Emile writes to McMaster about the lands now being made ready for colonization. Major Lawrence, Captain Cage and some 12 other Confederates are surveying the land. He hopes to have the land ready in about three weeks. Only gov. Allen and Capt. Maury of all the Confederates who have come to Mexico, remain in the capital. He wonders if the Southerners will remain in the United States instead of coming to Mexico. Emile felt sure that Maury's appointment would have a good effect in the United States, especially the south. He sent a copy of the Freeman's Journal to Maury who showed it to Emperor Maximilian. Emile did not see the Journal that contained the correspondence of Harta Luega. He did not receive the four numbers previous to the one containing the article about Mexico. He wants the proceedings of the trial in St. Louis. The Liberals have received some severe blows lately. General Arteaga, Riva Palacios, and Ronde were defeated in Michacon, captured, and shot with all their officers. Yesterday the diligence was attacked below Cordova Mexico and two passengers were killed and one woman wounded. He wonders if Johnson will proclaim a general amnesty and abolish the test oaths. Emile thinks he should do this because Johnson has evidently cut loose from the radicals. He asks McMaster if it would be a very wrong move to go into business in New York. He wishes to be remembered to the whole family and especially thank Mrs. Brown for her kind and friendly offer. ` P.S. Emile asks if Col. Murphy is in New York or at Tehuantepee. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.