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ARRIVAL OF THE IMPERIAL SOVEREIGNS.

Deeply incensed at the humiliation, Juarez at once took steps to restore his prestige. Doblado was drawn closer by promises, and Uraga, Ortega, and Governor Patoni of Durango were ordered to send aid. Vidaurri

Nuevo Leon.

had resolved to break with the republican authorities, bidding the state officials to ignore them.

    agreement to retire, regardless of Juarez' wishes. La Estrella de Occid., April 15, 1864. etc.; Periód. Ofic, March 31, 1864, etc.; Méx., Col. Leyes, 1833-7, i. 225-60.