morrow be your glory; and we will even add, that, in the work undertaken, the hand of God is manifesty revealed. When,with the progress of time, our hopes are satisfied and our predictions are verified, when Mexico appears prosperous and regenerate, then reflecting that Europe sent to save us its brave battalions to the peaks of Anahuac and the shores of the Pacific, at a time when Europe itself was filled with apprehensions and danger, neither Mexico nor Europe, nor the world, nor that other world which will survive us, and which is called history, will doubt that our safety, procured contrary to all human probability, was not the work of Providence, and your Imperial Highness the instrument selected by it for its consummation. But not through thought of the hazarded fortunes of our country would it be possible for us to forget, sir, that in this hour of our rejoicing, the saddest gloom prevails in other places. We well understand, and our sympathies respond to the sense, that the Austrian land, and chiefly Trieste, your favored residence, will be inconsolable in your absence, but will be consoled by the recollection of your beneficence, and the splendid reflex of your glory. "After having had the inappreciable fortune to hear from the lips of your Imperial Highness the words of hope that your definitive acceptance will become a reality, deign, sir, to grant us this distinguished and ineffable good fortune to be the first Mexicans who reverently greet you in the name of the country as the sovereign of Mexico, the arbiter of its destinies, and the trustee of its future; the whole Mexican nation which waits with unspeakable impatience to possess you, will receive you on its privileged soil with a unanimous shout of welcome and of love. But for a soul like yours, sir, this brilliant spectacle, which would be a recompense to others, will only serve to inspire you with new spirit, and strengthen your confidence. "The reward will come at a later day, and will be providential, like the undertaking achieved. There will be no reward more enviable than that your Highness will receive by coming boldly and respected to Mexico at no distant day; and in truth you could not experience a purer joy than to have founded on the volcanic soil of the Montezumas a powerful empire that will in a short time combine for its splendor and your glory the fruitful influence of that native genius with which Heaven has gifted our American land, with all of the perfection which the justly valued European organization can offer. "The last conviction, sir, that with us crowns such happy presages, is that Mexico, that sends its acclamations to you from beyond the seas, and the whole world that gazes on you, will not long wait to learn that your Imperial Highness has not in vain had before your eyes, from your infancy, on the triumphal arch placed in front of the palace of your ancestors that inscription well worthy of them, and which takes by surprise the admiration of the traveller: 'Justitia regnorum fundamentum'-Justice the foundation of empire." His Highness deigned to reply in these terms: “Gentlemen: A deliberate examination of the acts of adhesion which you have come to present to me gives me confidence that the voice of the notables of Mexico, which brought you a short time since to Miramar, has been ratified by an immense majority of your countrymen, and that I can consider myself from this time by good right as the chosen one of the Mexican people. Thus is accomplished the first condition set forth in my reply of 3d of October last. I also indicated another to you at that time, to wit, that relating to the securing the guarantees necessary, that the nascent empire should be able calmly to devote itself to the noble task of establishing on a solid basis its independence and well-being. We count to-day on those securities-thanks to the magnanimity of the Emperor of the French, who, in the course of the negotiations which have had place on this subject, has shown himself to be constantly animated by a spirit of loyalty and good-will, the record of which I shall always treasure in my memory. "On the other hand, the august head of my family has consented to my taking possession of the throne which has been offered to me. "Now, then, I can fulfil the conditional promise which I made you six months since, to declare here, as I do solemnly declare, that with the aid of the Almighty I accept at the hands of the Mexican nation the crown which it offers to me. Mexico, according to the traditions of that new continent, full of strength and of a hereafter, has exercised the right it has thus to give to itself a government in conformity with its wishes and its wants, and has staked its hopes on an offshoot of that House of Hapsburg which, three centuries ago, established on its soil a Christian kingdom. I appreciate at its full value such a demonstration of confidence, and shall take care to respond to it. I accept the constitutional power with which the nation, whose organ you are, has seen fit to invest me; but I will only hold it for the time requisite to create regular order in Mexico, and to establish wisely liberal institutions; so that, as I announced to you in my address on the 3d October, I shall hasten to establish monarchy upon the authority of constitutional laws as soon as the pacification of the country may be completely effected. "The strength of a power is, in my opinion, much better assured by the permanence than by the uncertainty of its limits; and I aspire to place in the exercise of my government those who, without detriment to its prestige, may guarantee its stability. We will prove, as I hope, that liberty well understood is perfectly reconcilable with the empire of order. I shall comprehend how to respect the first, and to cause the second to be respected. I shall exhibit no less vigor in ever maintaining the flag of independence, that symbol of future greatness and prosperity. "Great is the undertaking confided to me; but I have no doubt of carrying it through, trusting in Divine aid and the co-operation of all good Mexicans. I will conclude, gentlemen, by assuring you anew that my government will never forget the gratitude it owes to the illustrious and friendly monarch whose aid has made the regeneration of our beautiful country possible. "In fine, gentlemen, I announce to you, that before setting off for my new home, I shall only remain long enough to go to the Holy City to receive from the venerable Pontiff the benediction so precious to every sovereign, but doubly important to me, who have been called to found a new empire." The president replied, saying: "Possessed by feelings that cannot be exceeded, and penetrated with delight ineffable, we receive, sir, the solemn YES which your Majesty has just uttered. This full and absolute acceptance, so ardently desired, and looked for with panting expectations, is the happy prelude, and must be, with God's help, the sure pledge of the salvation of Mexico, of its new birth, and of its future greatOn the same day our sons will raise to Heaven offers of thanksgiving for this truly prodigious redemption. There remains to us one duty, sir, to fulfil— the duty of laying at your feet the love of the Mexicans, their gratitude, and the homage of their fidelity." ness. These last words spoken, the mitred abbot of Miramar and Lacroma, Monsieur George R.c.c., with mitre and crook, assisted by Friar Tomas Gomez, of the order of Franciscans, and Doctor D. Ignacio Montes de Oca, presented themselves to witness the oath which the emperor spontaneously took in these words: "I, Maximilian, emperor of Mexico, swear to God on the Holy Evangels to promote by all means in my power the welfare and prosperity of the nation, to defend its independence, and maintain the integrity of its territory." Their majesties were three times saluted with cheers: "Long live the emperor! long live the empress!" given by his excellency Señor Gutierrez de Estrada, and repeated with enthusiasm by the assemblage. They then retired to await the hour set for the Te Deum, which was solemnly chaunted in the chapel in presence of their majesties, the deputation and suite, at which act the emperor also wore the insignia of Grand Master of the Mexican order of Guadalupe. Meantime, at the moment the emperor took the oath, the imperial Mexican standard was hoisted on the tower of the castle, and the frigate Bellona, of the imperial and royal Austrian navy, gave a salute of twenty-one guns, which was repeated by the castle at Trieste, and by the French frigate Themis. Thus closed the solemn act by which the Archduke of Austria, proclaimed emperor of Mexico by the free and spontaneous choice of that people, became invested with the sovereignty which he will transmit to his illustrious descendants, or to princes called to rule by the law of succession, which his Majesty may deign to sanction. To perpetuate the memory of this great event, this act is extended by order of his excellency the president of the deputation, in duplicate, and signed by him and other members of the same deputation before mentioned, and authenticated by me as secretary, and will be transmitted to the department of foreign affairs and to the archives of the imperial house. J. M. GUTIERREZ DE ESTRADA, JOAQUIN VELASQUEZ DE LEON, IGNACIO AGUILAR, ADRIAN WOLL, JOSÉ HIDALGO, ANTONIO ESCANDON, J. M. DE LANDA, ANGEL YGLESIAS Y DOMINGUEZ, Secretaries. President. Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. [Translation.] MEXICAN LEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Washington, 28th June, 1865. MR. SECRETARY: I have the grief to communicate to you that on the 19th instant died, at New York, General Don Manuel Doblado, of the Mexican army, who rendered distinguished services to his country, fought against the French in the war which the Emperor Napoleon is now making against us, and finally came temporarily to this country on leave from his government. On the 22d instant his obsequies took place in that city, on which occasion the addresses were made of which I send you a version in English. I have the honor to renew to you, Mr. Secretary, the assurance of my distinguished consideration. Hon. W. H. SEWARD, &c., &c., &c. M. ROMERO. [Enclosure No. 1.] OBITUARY-THE MEXICAN GENERAL AND STATESMAN D. MANUEL DOBLADO. General D. Manuel Doblado, one of Mexico's most renowned and distinguished generals and statesmen, died yesterday afternoon at a quarter to four, at his late residence in this city, No. 39 East Fifteenth street, aged fifty-three years. General Doblado was born in the town of San Pedro Piedra Gorda, in the State of Guanajuato, in the year 1812. At an early age he gave such proof of his ability and future distinction that he was selected by the common council of his town and appointed to college under their own supervision and expense. As early as 1836 General Dobaldo gave indications of diplomacy and forethought. General Doblado, even before being admitted to the bar, was elected as secretary to a departmental convention of the State of Guanajuato. Belonging always to the liberal party, D. Manuel Doblado has served his country faithfully in the capacity of governor of the State of Guanajuato, secretary, and subsequently judge of the supreme court, and in many other positions of trust and importance. His ability as a statesman was well known to the French, as was proven by the following fact: Marshal Bazaine wrote to him, inviting him to join the empire in its scheme of intervention in Mexican affairs. General Doblado asked an interview with the French general, at the same time informing his government of the proposition which had been made him. But General Bazaine declined the interview, his reason being (as is shown by an intercepted letter from him to Napoleon) that he "preferred fighting to discussing with General Doblado." General Doblado removed some time ago to this city, where he was still serving his government at the time of his death. He will be deeply mourned by all his republican countrymen, for in him they have lost their right hand. It has not been decided when his funeral will take place, as Señor Romero, the Mexican minister, has been telegraphed to at Washington, and he will take charge of his remains on his arrival here. To the Editor of the Herald: NEW YORK, June 19, 1865. I am sorry to inform you that Major General Manuel Doblado, of the Mexican army, late minister of foreign affairs of the Mexican republic and governor of the State of Guanajuato, died to-day at his residence, No. 39 East Fifteenth street, at a quarter to four p. m., after a severe and protracted illness. A special notice shall be given as to the time and place of the funeral. Please make known this sad event through your well-credited newspaper, and oblige your most obedient servant. J. N. NAVARRO, Mexican Consul General. [Enclosure No. 2.] Proceedings of the New York Mexican Club on the occasion of the death of Gen eral Doblado. The Mexican Club, established in this city, as soon as it received information of the death of General Doblado, assembled and adopted the following resolu tions: The Mexican Club, of New York, in view of the death of General Manuel Doblado, and to render honor to his memory, has passed the following resolutions: 1. The club will assist at the funeral in a body, and with its president at its head. 2. The members of the club will wear black crape on their left arms, in sign of grief, for the space of nine days. 3. An orator will be appointed by a majority of votes to pronounce a discourse on lowering the body into the grave, where it is to remain, subject to the rights. of the family, until the national territory is free from its foreign invaders and it can be removed thereto and interred with the honors corresponding to the services rendered by him to the national cause. 4. The bier is to be covered with the national banner. 5th and finally. It is ordered that the resolutions adopted by the club to honor the memory of General Doblado, as also the discourse to be pronounced at his funeral, be published, and the whole communicated to the wife of the deceased. CIPRIANO ROBERT, Secretary. NEW YORK, June 20, 1865. [Enclosure No. 3.] OFFICE OF THE CONSUL GENERAL FROM MEXICO TO THE UNITED STATES, The undersigned, consul general from Mexico to the United States, has the honor to inform the friends of the late General Don Manuel Doblado, of the Mexican army, that M. Romero, Mexican minister at Washington, having arrived in town this morning, and fixed to-morrow, 22d instant, as the day on which the funeral of the late general will take place, they are respectfully invited to attend to-morrow at four o'clock p. m., from the late residence of the deceased, No. 39 East Fifteenth street, from which the funeral cortege will proceed to St. Francis Xavier's Catholic church, Sixteenth street, where suitable service will be held previous to depositing the remains in the Second street cemetery. JUAN N. NAVARRO. [Enclosure No. 3.] [From the New York World, June 24, 1865.] FUNERAL OBSEQUIES OF GENERAL MANUEL DOBLADO.-IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES AT THE CHURCH OF THE JESUITS.-HIS LIFE AND Public SERVICES. The funeral of General D. Manuel Doblado, who departed this life, at his residence in this city, last Monday, after suffering a long and protracted illness, took place yesterday afternoon at the church of St. Francis Xavier, of which he was a communicant, in Sixteenth street, was attended by a large number of his friends, among whom were the Mexican minister, Romero, consul general of the Mexican republic in this city, Don Juan N. Navarro, Major Generals Mejia and Berriozabal, Governor José Juan Paz, Colonel Flores, Colonel Allen, of Mexican emigration fame, and other distinguished personages. General Doblado, at the time of his decease, had reached his fifty-third year, and was a native of San Pedro, Piedra Gorda, a town in the department of Guanajuato, of which province he was afterwards governor. He graduated with distinction at the college in his native town, and gave proofs of future distinction. Before Doblado had reached his twenty-fifth year he took an energetic part in the discussion waged between the citizens of Texas and the parent government in regard to the proposed separation of that province, whose people were already agitating for separate independence or annexation with the United States, General Doblado favoring and advocating the popular side of the question. Having studied law, he was admitted to the Mexican bar, in which profession he distinguished himself. He filled with honor to himself and the Mexican nation, successively, the positions of secretary to and judge of the supreme court and governor of the province of Guanajuato. At the time of the invasion of Mexico by the French and allied powers he was sent by President Juarez to treat with General Bazaine, |