The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-24
DEATH OF MAMMALIAN.
The Demands Of Mexico"- Heroic Con
duct-A Tragic Scene.

The "Dcma nds Of NIexico'-Heroio Con-
duct-A Tragic Scene.
From Thea day Of his surrender until the
morning of his execution, Macmillan rc-
manned in his convent cell. He pleaded three
excuses for not attending his trial Sickness
(his nervous system had given way immedi-
ately after tho surrender), the demands OF
his private affairs in anticipation Of death
for he was resigned to what he knew would
he the resultant the inferiorty in rank Of
the court selected TO try him. Tho imperial
prisoner attracted the attention of all Mexico,
and the president at San Luis Potosi was be-
sieged with petitions from every part Of the
country and from all classes of people, Re
publican as well rs Imperalists and non-par-
tisans begging that the life of tho emperor
might be spared But he was deaf TO all ap-
pcals, hasing his refusals to grant mercy in
variabiy upon the demands of Mexico"
The conduct Of the emperor during his last
ton days was 50 heroic as to win tho admira-
tion OF all His letters, written in onticipa-
ton Of death, 90 his family, 10 bis counsel
and 10 his frCads in Mexico are noble and
touching He wOuld 10 a heartless man who
could read them unmoved. Among his last
letters WAS one 10 President Juarcz, pleading,
not for his own life, but that the lives Of his
two brave generals might be spared. In his
last hours no was comfcrtcd by the false re-
port brought TO him that CarlOta YVES dead.
He ever after spoke with assurance Of soon
meeting his beloved wife beyond tAe grave.
At sunrise on the morning Of June 10, 1851,
the emperor and his generals, Miramon and
Mejia, were led out to the Cerro de las Cam
panas for EXECUTION Macmillan yielded tho
central place, the place of honor, to Mramon
rs a testimonial to his bravery, and took his
place at the left of the line marked ont. lie
gave gold coins 10 the soldiers detailed to
fire the fatal volley, and begged them to aim
directly at his heart and avoid mutilating his
face. He had directed that his body be sent
to Europe, and he wished his mother 10 SEQ his
face without any marks of the fearful death
no was TO die He took pains to wrap
/ handkerchief around his long blonde beard
to prevent 1t from being burned. Then, nd
dressing tho soldiers of the Republican army
and the immense crowd standing in sorrow
ful silence on the bin side, he said, "AieXi-
caus. do for a just cause.-The iudc-
pendcuca q Mexico God grant tina; my
blood may bring happiness TO my
ncw country Viva Mcxicor Mira
mon echoed his "Viva Mexicon and the loud
report of musketS rang out over the hills and
valleys Of Queretaro Tho three men fell
/ heavily MnSimjlian was not instantly
I killed, and sprong TO his feet mt once, tutoring
7 the most agonzing cries. a soldier advanced
and cave what is called the gope de gracia
/ the blow Of morcv)- well aimed shot which
Ipiercod the heart OF the emperor and
/ stretched his lfclcss BODY beside thOso Of Lis
| companions i'm arms.
He who knew not how to govern"
said one Of his republican critics, at
least knew how TO die" An over Mexico
| there were mourning and tears of pity
| for The attractive prince, whose career had
been so sadly ended in bis 18th year, and, as
soon as the ucws Of his untimely death went
abroad expressions Of sorrow and sympathy
wore heard in every quarter Of the globe
/ Arthur Howard Noll in American Magazine.