The New York herald., 1878-12-14

eject than mere letter.. Mr.. Otterbourg had shown
during the siege of Mexico what simple consa
could do. in the presence OF government
to which hc was not accredited. when a.
the proper moment lie remembers that he has great
country behind him. Mr.. Campbell had different
ideas about his duties, rather he did not under
stand his duty at all. Instead OF going to San Luis
ho contented himself with sending courier, who
brought maladroit and cool letter. Mr.. Lerdo
piled in tone half cold, half ironical, SAYING in 40
many words that Mexico having regaincd her auton-
omy without the aid OF anybody, did not require or
ders counsel in regard to certain decisions which
its government might have to take, concluding his
remarks after stating that certain persons could not
be considered simple prisoners of war. fol-
lows:-'A government, which thus far has given so
many proofs that is animated by the highest prin-
ciples OF humanity and sentiments of generosity must
now seriously consider what justice and its obligations
toward the Mexican people require at its hands :
In this paragraph, written April "a, can be found
word for word the inyarable argument and inexora-
bic formula against which six weeks later all efforts
well as those OF Baron Magnus. tailed. AZ TO the
United States they took further steps in the mat
ter. The five weeks which interviewed between the
surrender of the Emperor and his death gave ample
time n the Cabipet ut Washington to endeavor sec
ond tnteroession favor of the captive. IL did not
considor it proper to do so
MAKING HIS WILL.
N. Hoorickx and III. de Lngo passed several hours
every day I'M the cell Of the Emperor The dysentery
OF which hc suffered became worse and worse. and he
left his bed but seldom; he sat in bed most of the
time dressed in jacket without collar. Sometimes
an armchair the door OF his CELL that in the
absence of fresh air he could at least enjoy the air Of
the corridor, which was not SO oppressive. The day
at last when he began to dictate his last will and
testament The young Belgian Charge Affaires held
the pen in his hand. Having more sympathy
for Maximilian than the Austrian Minister. he
often spoke yery frankly during this pain
full work in regard to matters which were
foreign to tho work before him. The testator was
greatly worried TO whom he should leave his pa
pers, TO which he attached great Importance II in
sist upon it, he said that my history be written
reign" He first thought of Ianirez who had been
Foreign Minister during the first months OF the En-
pire. Then he spoke OF the Prince of Joinve, then
of his last secretary, Father Fischer NJ. de Lago
suggested that Austrian Prince be selected to do
that work. NO" exclaimed Masimilian for such
work have no confidence in relatives"
A great deal OF confuson followed when the ques-
ton of bequests came up. The names increased
ad infnuum. NJ. Hoorickx remarked that among the
names mentioned there were several unworthy Of
being remembered. 'Oh, know what am about. I
know what doing said the Emperor. II know the
world One OF my greatest consultations is that am
fve-and- thirty years old and have never de-
ceived anybody" The principal bequests being dis
posed Of he began the distribution OF jewery.
medallion containing Carlottas hair was left to
Queen Victoria. He gave his watch to the Count Of
Flanders, his brother-in-law. "More than my
brother-in-law,' he added; my intimate friend." "
To the Empress Of Brazil he gave y medal which
had been presented to him by the Empress Eugene.
While distributing these souvenirs he related anec-
dotes in regard to all of them, il he were yet in
stalled in his palace. At the moment he had the
singular idea Of comforting upon the dplomatists
his imperial orders. To get such an idea out Of his
head M Hoorickx reminded him that this the act
OF Chief of State and would look If ho had once
more assumed sovereignty. which everybody con-
sidered had been surrendered by him. The codcil
was not signed but ratified by letter written
June 15 to NJ. do Lago In this letter he thanks
tho two diplomasts for their devotion and charged
NJ. Hoorckx with writing to Captain Perron and Nine.
dc Bauvais old insructre6s OF the Princess Carotta
In postscript to this letter he informs NJ de Lago
that he had just been informed Of the Empress
death. Though this information breaks my heart. "
he writes, lit nevertheless is just great
fort for me- Besdas: am now sure that u! my in
tentions will be fulfilled. As have survived the
Empress inherit portion Of her fortune, and my
heirs will be in position to do justice to all my
wishes"
MAxrMIIIAN's LAST WORDS AND LETTERS.
With tho approach OF the hour OF execution . Sc
rmness replaced the vacllaton and light heart
edness which had characterized the doings Of Ma1i
milan. For long time it is true. he could not be
lcve that the donouement OF the drama would be
such presented itself to him. He had relied
upon his position Is prisoner OF war hoped to make
self e0 that that = his defenders might I succeed
his trial Now that all hope had vanished
now that he stood face to face with the incvita
bic, the true gentleman rcappearcd Hc only thought
Of death and to die in such manner that his death
at least. should throw tctas upon his life. In tn.
to his old ministers and secretaries The author re
publishes with reserve a letter said to have beer
written to Carlotta, but doubts its authenticity, y
Maxmlian for several days under the impression
that Carlotta dead Nevertheless II is here givei
IS part. il not Of the history. then G least OF tn
| romance Of the time.
thy health thou resdes these few lines they vii
chow thee how cruey destiny has treated me since thy dc
misery, why have not listened to thy voice!
30 many unhappy events, many violent blows hav,
broken all hope and to-day dost far from being awful
looks like happiness 10
shall die . soldier, with glory, sovereign wht
as man has been vanquished but dishonored.
II thy sncngs be great and God thos " oir
shall bless the Divine hand which has rcsted
heavily upon .s~ ~ ,.. j
Adeu! adieu Thy poor MACMILLAN.
The scenes accompanying the execution all rtil
fresh in the minds Of our readers but the author
maintains that the last words attributed to Maxini
ian and they were given to the world in letter
dated Qucretsro June 10, were not correct. Accord
ing to statement made by the lawyers who defended
him, the unfortunate Empcrors last words tho
following :"I die for just cause the cause Of Mexi
can independence and liberty. May my blood ter
inmate the misfortunes of my now fatherland. Long
live Mexico!"