In his last letter he told McMaster of his interview with the Emperor and of his tour of the interior with some gentlemen to survey lands he hopes to have in the market. They were amazed at the beauty and richness of the country, but some, particularly Mr. Anderson, were dissatisfied with Longnemare since he had not obtained certain accommodations for them that he had promised. Emigrants have been impatient to settle on the lands, but they cannot because they have not yet been surveyed and the government cannot be hurried into doing it. Rumors persist that Rosecrans is preparing to invade Mexico with 150,000 men, and war with the United States is the topic of conversation everywhere. All except a few prominent Mexicans who have allied themselves with Maximillian look favorably upon United States interference. The French troops will quite capably defend the Empire against the Americans if the battle is fought in Mexico, due to the impassable condition of the country. However, it is doubtful whether France, or France and England, could maintain lines of provisions, troop transportation and the entire material of war over the seas. Such a task is almost impossible. The French might defend the honor of the flag at all costs. The French troops would like to fight on American soil, but not in Mexico. It is said the emissaries of Juarez are going through the country passing on information to the people. In Longnemare';s opinion, war between France and America would benefit only Mexico and the warring nations would be the sufferers. The war would never penetrate the interior of Mexico and would probably be fought on the border or in America. The French Admiral commanding Matamoros passed through on his way to the capital to see Marshal Bazaine. The English steamer from Havana is due tomorrow and is eagerly awaited. Reports of yellow fever in Vera Cruz are exaggerated according to persons coming from there. Mr. and Mrs. Norris, Mr.W.J. Maurice, Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys, Mr. and Mrs. Holeman, Mr. W.M. Anderson, Col. Sulokowski are some of the Americans here. He asks McMaster's opinion on emigration to Mexico. He sends regards to McMaster's family. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.