The French in Mexico
--Farewell of Gen. Ferey.--The Vera Cruz Commercial, of the 17th ult., contains the following important address of Gen. Forey. It is his farewell address to the Mexican people:‘ Mexicans: I have terminated the great mission which the French Emperor entrusted to me, and I am now about to leave for France.
’ I can assure you that no alteration has been made in the policy of the French Emperor to this day.
In departing from you, I leave you with a Generally whom you may have full confidence.
To form a new Constitution, that all might be happy under it, was the object of the mission; but the Emperor's intentions were not fully realized, because they are not sufficiently known.
In leaving Mexico, I hope my departure will be the means opening the eyes of the blind (or refractory) among you, and that the false patriots in your midst will be discovered in the men they seek for their country. Then the true Mexican will and out there are but few false Mexicans, and that there are not many who treat with contempt or disregard the existing Government. Then the true Mexican will be astonished to see the little number of mock patriots, and their proximity to the mire in which they are rapidly falling.
Be assured that God, whose Providence protects the French arms, will not allow the fratricide of the nation.
Adieu, Mexicans! I leave with full confidence in the welfare of your country. You may be proud, and you may thank Providence, that your happiness has been assigned to the French Emperor. In leaving, I can say you will not regret placing your happiness in his hands. Forey.
Mexico, Sept. 30, 1863.
