Since writing to McMaster about the Sept. 9 the decree he gave him to hope for has become a reality. Emigration could ask for no more. The natives are astonished but the party of progress has been encouraged. While seizure of lands is an arbitrary proceeding, it was the only way of accomplishing object. Bitterness formerly showed to him has turned to absolute hate, but he has gained a victory against combined influence of lawyers, prefects, judges. He states that he asked for colonization and it was his duty to take only its interest in view, no matter if all other questions suffered. He went to Pasodel Macho to meet Mr. Robles and came up with him. They talked matters over and Robles will see that colonization business be attended to in Mexico. Robles was shown much hospitality in Brownsville by Shell, Brown, etc. and was on best of terms. Robles authorized the formation of a body of counter guerillas to be composed of Confederates to be used against bands only. Longuemare says there is no truth that Price has been made a major general here and assures McMaster that he will not be made one. He says it is all over with Maury's appointment, the government will be very careful how it gives offices to Confederates and believes no more of them will receive anything except subordinate positions. The Railroad officers are nearly all taken up with Confederates. Dr. Xaupi, formerly of St. Louis, is doctor of the Railroad in this section, and Maury's family is on his way to join him. Charles Talcotts have just retired. 2000 French troops have just arrived at Vera Cruz; 25,000 more are on the Ocean. Napoleon is determined to finish the job this year, and has sent word that every means must be used to draw emigration, especially the southern people, to the country. Napoleon only wishes the French occupation to last not more than four years and then he will withdraw troops. All stories of battles and uprisings are mere nonsense. There are plenty of hands but they are mere robbers. The town of Zongolica has not risen. But Diaz with 400 men went in and out again of the town. There has been no fight at Puebla, and the Herald knows too much that is not true. Maximilian has no idea of leaving and is fixing for a nice long stay. Passengers need not fear coming to Vera Cruz. The railroad is pushing ahead very fast. He is sending McMaster the decree in French inasmuch as McMaster reads that better than Spanish. He is pushing the surveying as fast as possible. The Confederate Commission has not arrived on account of bad roads. He wants to know if Caldwell's letter reached him. McMaster is very severe on powers that be. Longuemare says it is disgusting to see the people of that country submit to atrocities. He has written two letters to Arroyo and received two from his Father. These were apparently sent through McMaster, judging by address on back of envelope. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.