Year: 1867

The Queretaro correspondent of the New
York Tribune, writing under date of August
9th, says:


Before my departure from the capital |
heard that the body of the late Emperor had
left this place, and was we'll on its way to
the coast. Imagine my surprize when | was
asked this morning if | would like to visit
the corpse; and, if it is possibility, my
horror and disgust, when | saw and beard
what | note below. | cannot express my
abhorrence of what l have to-day witnessed
in this city, now so widely celebrated as the
place OF the assassination of Maximilan and
his Generals. Nor can form any structure
OF language which will adequately impress
the reader with a faithful representation of
all would like to publish to the world


found the coffin containing the remains
IN room in the second story of the house
occupied Sr. Don Munos Dedo A soldier
stood guard at the door, ready to give ad
mittance to all who might desire to look at
the body, which willingness was in our case,
somewhat accelerated by the influence of a
few reals. The apartment bore the appear
ance of having once been used for a store
room, and was both very dark and extremely
filthy. The coffin stood in the centre of the
room, resting upon couple of rude benches.
1t is covered with black cloth, adorned with
cheap quality of gold lace, the top of which
has false cover or lid, opening which case
revealed three glasses, through which the
silent form of the i'll fated Austrian was
shown by the aid of penny tallow candle
kept by the soldier for visitors use.


The Emperor was dressed in a suit CON-
posed of blue coat, with a row of brass
in front, dark blue pants and heavy cavalry
boots. His hands were covered with pair
of white gloves, very much soiled. His
mouth and eyes were partially open plainly
showing his teeth and the color of his eyes,
His beard is quite gone. as well as the great
er part of his hair, which, | am informed.
has been cut off by DR.. Lisso, who had
charge of the embalmment. and sold, he re-
ceiving as high as five ounces-S80-for
small locks of the same.


The body of the Emperor remained at
Lisso's house until last week, when i. was
removed to its present location, during
which he made use of it as a means of spec
ulation. He also disposed of whatever
effects belonging to Macmillan he could
obtain, charging large sums for small pieces
of his blood stained garments, which he cut
up and sold. 1t is also alleged that he has
even removed small portion of the skull,
lOT WHICH lie UDtdineu d large suIll, replacing
it with wood. | cannot vouch for this, but
it has general belief here. The doctor
afirms that the Government has failed to
pay him his bill for the embulment, of some
$40 900, and declares his intention of making
his money the surest way possible.


This same man Lsso, together with a
human being called Refugio Gonzalez. de
ligered up General Miramon. The General
had been wounded in the face, and called in
Lisso'S assistance, who extended the opera
ton to SO long period as possible, and when
Miramon learned the city had been sold, he
attempted to leave the house. but found a
soldier awaiting him at the door, who took
him into custody. As he was being removed
to prison, Miramon handed his purse, CON
| tanning money and private papers, to L'sso,
who in turn gare it to Escopedo. That Off
Ger ordered it returned to its owner. Lisso
intends accompanying Maximilian's remains
to Europe, expecting to receive handsome
reeompense from the Emperor of Austria.