The New York herald., 1878-12-14


which such peculiar fancy the part Of a
like the Empress Carotta had upon tho opinions Of
those who accompanied her. But she insisted on
gratifying her own whms. Once in the house OF NJ.
ksteva the contrast between the words spoken by the
sovereign and her ordinary manners was indeed
shocking in the extreme. 1t an hour of
alteration o. mind which astounded all those who
accompanied her. M. velasquez de Leon makes ailr-
sion to second incident. which occurred tho very
next day 1T Acatzingo. but l have never been
able to ascertain the details. \ third, however,
took place At paso del Macho where the departure for
Vera Cruz fxed for o'clock in the morning,
delayed until eleven At last, at Vera Cruz the
fortunate Princess showed this time in public man
Arrived at the wharf at tho very moment that she
was about to step into the boat which Captain CLIQUE.
commanding the French squadron had PLACED At her
wonld, have nothing to 10 with French sailors or
with tue French tag During two long hours, while
seated in sort Of TENT which was used oticc by
the Captain OF the Port of Vera Cruz che obstna;ely
refused either to 90 board tho v0ssel whiah
waiting for her or TO return 70 the city She sat
therc dunfonnded as 1t were. without making re-
ply to tho observations made and then by her
suite. The captain Of Tho ship finally obliged 20
was something unhcard o. before 70 place u number
Of this French arincs under the protection Of
Mexican dag. With contradiction. which more than
anything else shows tho state of her mind a. that
tlmc the Empress few minutes later went on board
the steamship without making tho least possible OBJ
jection tho fact that the time tho
French Aag WAS floating from the masthead.
MAMMALIAN IN 4 QUANDAET.
On the Sd OF September tho first tidings from the
Empress reached the City Of Mexico. Notwthstand-
ing oil the efforts Of the government it became
bruited about that her mission to Paris had been a
complete failure This time, more than ever, people
began to believe in All early abdcation. This was
more or less confirmed in the public mind when it
became known that the Emperor had really begun to
pack up soma OF the things he greatly attached
to. 1t was. however, simply period of
which a, had set in While unmis
Lares, an ultra Cathohc. announced "a new con-
on the occasion Of the festival Of Mexican independ
ence, Maximilian sxid :-"I always shall hold with
nrmness to the throne to which the nation has called
my duties 1t is not in the critical moments that
true Hapsburger abandons his post" These words
OF the same month, Maximilian, while dining at
Chapultepec. said to French Officer my dear Col
onel, il were widower. I'd become Trappiste."
In the early days Of October two kilograms having
quite different effect reached Maximilian from
Europe. The first announced the appointment of
General Castelnau with orders from Napoleon to de-
part for Mexico and suspend the embarkation of
the French troops; the second despatch announced
in plain terms the malady Of the Empress Carlotta.
When the last despatch had been read the Emperor
shut himself up in his palace ut Chapultepec, where
he passed forty hours IN absolute solitude. and
then suddenly left for Orizaba without saying word
to anybody. The members Of his Cabinet, without
whose knowledge this extraordinary step taken,
S1 o h Of
and also for the purpose Of being Vera Cruz,
that he could communicate the easier with the EN-
ian had left thecapital without intending
turn. Besides this. the packing up Of trunks and
IN ihe nd any ut
shipped directly to Vera Cruz and placed there
on board the Austrian corvette Dandolo. at
of this vessel declared openly that he expected the
Emperor on board passenger and had made all
ton question now eeased to be coniecnre be-
came fact almost accomplished, and which in q few
days would be indeed matter OF fact. But just at
the very moment when this important question
seemed to reach q d6nouement, commanded as well
by common sense by the force of circumstances,
ike
the parts OF drama or novel than Of politics or
history. fe1
The official journal. when speaking Of the En-
perors health, had stogether used conventional
language Under an exterior Of alert elegance and
MAximilian really had ruined constitution. He
suffered from chronic affection Of the throat which
often became exasperating; his stomach. already
weak, had become more SO in new and trying
climate frequent attacks of dysentery and ntermt-
s s 1s Ss ne
still owing to hs incessant habit OF drinking
Rhine wine the sntre day, trua II ordinary doses.
his impstience OF following any particular method
lcngthened treatment, an impatiencc which caused
70 he %s sna
pain the moment he felt somewhat better. Like all
mobile tcmperaments the Emperor often entered
with fictitious strength into the enjoyment Of things
which comported with his taste. Again, whenever
he the necessity Of occupying himself steadily
with dificult affairs Of State he 6raced himself up
energetically, ana the reaction once more brought
on his sickness Then followed complete lassitude.
= veritable horror for everything that demanded
work will power. It ts In this manner only that
the contrasts presented by certain periods of his
life can be explained as well as the lncoherence Of
some Of his acts the contradictions OF his language
ergy which he 30 frequently exhibited. 1t is In this
manner indeed, that the history Of his reign can be
explained and such diverse judgments must be rem
dered on the work performed by him. As long he
could he fattered himself with the idea that the mis-
sion OF the Empress to Paris would be successful
but when the illusion had vanished encouragement
and disgust took complete possession Of Maximilian
As usual his physical state was aggravated by his
moral weakness Several days before he
ceived the despatch that gave him the last blow the
unhappy Emperor, locked up In his room vegetated
more than lived in state Of nothingncss. fleeing
only to few select persons and permitting nobody
desirous of seeing him public affairs to
him.
AN EMPEROR IN DISTRESS.
1t was while in this state Of mind that fresh Incl
dent occurred. which would have upset even man
of stronger mind and better health. His first move
ment after receiving the miserable telegram have
already stated to leave his palace in the city of
Spec, where strict orders were issued to admit
nobody. A Frenchman NJ. Burnonf, for whom tho
Emperor entertained particular liking. was the only
ono who succeeded in pushing himself into his pres
ence lie met Maxinilian roaming through tho
gardens of tho castle in a lamentablc ,kghgt,
without appearing to have any strength, any
noticing NJ. Burnonf Maximilisn threw himself
into his visitors arms, wept like child tor q
long time, then entered into lengthy confidential
fun of complaint and full OF aments-
tions in regard to his own past actions. The word
abdicaon was not pronounced at this interview but
it was easy to see that the man who spoke had
thrown down the burden of power and not at all
disposed to take Il up sgain. On the same day the
Emperor addressed letter to Marshal Baxainc in
forming him that his ply sician had ordered him to
seek milder climate. He added TN order that
can meet tho courier from Miramsr. who is to bring
inh vnlfn apctu aud
/ expect with great anxiety. have made up
my mind to leave for Orizaba without delay.
This letter will be handed you by the Councillor
OF State. Herzfed my old companion, who will give
You all further necessary explanations" The last
phrnse shows that the Emperor at that time had in
mis- mind voyage Of greater length than u simple
excursion. A few hours later the situation more
sharply defined by the following letter sent to tho
Marshall
pErERMtSEp TO LEAVE MEXICO
MEXICO, Oct. 20, 1850.
YouR ExcnLkscvM Larss has presented the rcsig
the entire Cabinet and declared that moment
the Emperor shoud leave the capital there
bc any government Ills Majesty being In feeble state Of
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