The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-06-07
DAILY JOURN AL.
WEDNE SDAY MORNING JUNE T.
IsTom the New Orleans Delta of the 3oth ult.l
PEACE! PEACElI PEACEIlI

PEACE! PEACE!l PEACE!!!
Ratification of the Treaty in the Chamber of
Deputies, by a pote of 81 to 35-Out- Posts
Of the Army 10 be called in-Em5arkation of
the Tro0ps-Gcn. p. f. Smith starts for
Vera Cruz on the oath inst, to superintend
their EHsbG rkation, dc.
The Steamship Edith, Capt. Coulliard arriv-
ed this morning from Vera Cruz, having left
there on the afternoon of the 23d. To Captain
Coulliard we are deeply indebted for his
prompt delivery of highly important Dispatches
from our correspondent Mustang" to the ev-
ening of the 2lst from the city of Mexico, and
the 10th from Queretaro.
The final vote on the. Treaty was taken in
the Chamber of Deputies at 81 o'clock on the
evening of the 18th. 1t was ratified BY vote
of 81 to 3J--a vote which completely settles
the question of peace. The action of the SEN
ate will be had with little or no delay; in fact
Its decision was looked for every moment at
the City of Mexico before our express left, and
not the slightest doubts were entertained that
the treaty would pass that body with little or
no opposition.
Gen. Butler was about issuing orders for
calling in all the outposts preparatory to the
immediSte march of our troops from the coun-
try.
Gen. Persifor F. Smith has been selected
by the Commander in Chief, TO superintend
the embarkation of the troops. He was to
leave the City of Mexico for Vera Cruz on the
Oath inst, for that purpose. Between the lst
and 4ih Of June, II was confidently exps cted
our army would be on its march for III.
coast.
The MOnitOr Republican, OF the 2lst con-
tains the subjoincd letters from Quereiaro, in
troduced to its rea(ers in the following manner
with all the honors:
"ArTExrIoS! Mosr AUTHENTIC AND IMPoR-
TAYT!-"Our Express arrived last night about
10 o'clock, bringing us the annexed letters
They announce the approval of the Treaty by
the Chamber of Deputies:
QUERETARo, May 10, 1913.
At last this population is relieved from that
state of moral anxiety in which il has been
kept, by debate of graver character than any
which has engaged its attention, since he es-
adjustment of our independence. at quar-
ter past SIX in the evening, the ratification of
the Treaty wasvoted By FIFTY ONE to THIR-
TYFlVE who were for war. Seniors Lacun-
"A and Rosa were the last speakers: both dis
played immense power and have proved them
selves consummate statesmen.
The danger has passed; the Senate will i'm
mediately take up the business, and, less nu-
merous, less turbant, without comprising in
its bosom single man, who has ia any way
shown disposition to mutilate the national
representation. by keeping away from the ses-
sion, it is IMPOSSIBLE that the GgGir can be Left
undecided, or that 1T be not decided happily and
opportanely.
do not wish by these remarks to cast any
obloquy on the Chamber of Deputies; it has
conducted itselfwith dignity and magnanimity
The warmth which has been displayed in the
discussion will ever do il honor; and with rare
exceptions. good faith has shown out conspic-
uously in each party, among those advocating
peace and those contending for war. On both
sides of the question there are illustrious men;
all defended their opinions with all decorum
and self-rcstraint.
QUERETARo. l9lhMay, 1910.
Il was quarter past six o'clock in the even.
ing that the Treaty was approved of. by fifty
one votes TO thirty-fve. The last speaker
were Senior Rosa, the Minister, a gentleman
named Aguitar. the latter in opposition.
My friend. all has terminated happily. A.
the Government Express leaves this city TO-
night at 10 o'clock. have decided on sending
off yours also, in order that you may be the
more speedily put in possession OF this iavora
bic news.
In our daily issue tomorrow, we shall pub
iish ample details of the subjects only slight,
glanced al here. The agony however, is over