Leval to P. S.—As it is impossible to print the enclosed communication in this locality, I would be much indebted to you if you would forward it to any part of the country where publicity may be given to my letter, its publication being in accordance with my earnest wish. Your obedient servant, MANUEL RUIZ. A true copy: By the Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of Staff, LEVAL, January 4, 1856

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D. MANUEL RUIZ.

We extract what follows from No. 1 of the Nueva Era, 23d December last, an official paper published by the enemy in the city of Chihuahua:

News from Rio Florido.—Protest of Manuel Ruiz.

Expeditionary corps of Mexico; 2d division of infantry; chief of staff. Chief of the State squadron, Major Billot, in command of the French forces at Rio Florido.

Rio Florido, December 1, 1865.

Dear Sir: Senor Don Benito Juarez having prorogued the constitutional term of office, and I no longer recognizing his character as President of the republic, which position he formally held by law, have resolved to take no longer any active part in public affairs, and to return to private life, there to resume my profession as a lawyer, and earn my daily bread.

Having that object in view, I wrote to Parral yesterday the letter I now enclose for your perusal, and immediately, approached your lines to appear before you, for the purpose of making known my resolution. I believe myself justly included among those who are benefited by the decree of amnesty of the 3d ultimo, on account of my resignation from office and my voluntary surrender to you. The text of this decree having been communicated to me yesterday privately, by a friend, with entire confidence, I now appear before you, as the representative of power nearest at hand, and trust that I am deserving of all respect and justice.

I am, sir, your very obedient servant,

MANUEL RUIZ.