MEXICO.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume I, Issue 51, 3 May 1866, Page 3

MEXICO.

New York, February 23. — The Heralds City of Mexico correspondent 1 states that the Imperialists, not less than the Republicans, are closely watching every indication of the designs- of the United States im re-aranl to the settlement of their troubles- ; and' the- former are much delighted hy a rtitnmir that, our Government had consented to recognise Maximilian,,on condition of ihe withdrawal of the French troops. It id, said Maximilian is tired of having the French) flag continually held over h im. He. is* said to manifest: a. complete indifference regarding the dilapidated condition of the Imperial, finances'. It is thought he hopes to soon overcome this difficulty by establishing a. comparative peace, and inducing foreign immigration,, thus developing the great mineral wealth of the country; and he is said to he anxious, for American settlers, who will bring:, as xwH'ns- their, own. skill, ingenuity, and industry, their modem inventions and machinery. The Imperialists are represented as being* very much surprised to learn of the apprehensions fn Washington that Maximilian has intended, re- establish ing slavery, as they are inclined to regard him as possessing- large, ideas; of lihertyv Petroleum isnowan article in. extensive use in Maximilian V dominions*. lb was* recently struck on the Mexican soil. The following' extraordinary shooting was made hy Corpora! Taylor, of _*o. 2 (Scottish) Company yesterday/ moiming during private practice. At 650 yard's he made 1:0 points; at 700 yards. 11 points; at 750 yards. 12 points; at 800 yards, 15 points: total, 48 points: 5 rounds at each range. We Relieve that this is the largest score* made this year in the first class shooting- — _>. E. Star. April 24. A Widower's Device. — A rich old: widower in Canada is said to have practised a very 7 artful scheme to gain the hand of the belle of the village. Tie got an old gipsy to tell the young lady's fortune in -words which he dictated as follows: — "My dear young lady, your star will soon be hid for a short time by a very dark cloud, but when ifc re-appears it will continue to shine with uninterrupted splendour until the end of your days. Before one* week, a wealthy old widower, wearing a suit of black and a fine castor hat, will pay you a visit and, request your hand in marriage. You will accept his offer, become his wife, and be left a widow in possession of all his property before the close of the year. Your next husband will be the young man of whom you think most at present."' Three days after, the old gentleman, dressed in the manner described by the gipsy, presented himself to the young lady, and. the marriage followed. The year is more than out. but the tough old widower still lingers. — Neio York Sim.