The Nevada journal., 1853-06-10

issippi, in which he declared his in
tention to canvass the State Tor Sena-
tor, and intim ated that all who cross
ed his path had better look out for
their own political reputation.
i Mrs Mary L. Randolph Curtis, wife
Of George Washington Parke Curtis,
died at the family residence, at Airing
ton, on the Potomac River, on the 23d
OF April. She was descended from
the widely known Randolph family.
She died at The advance age Of 70
years.
Judge Legrand of Baltimore, posi-
] lively declines the Solicitorship of the
Treasury. Judge Albert Constable, of
Md, is appointed in his stead.
Foreign Ninisters.--Itis is confident
ly stated that the following appoint
ments of Foreign Ministers have been
determined upon by the Cabinet
Governor Seymour, Of Connecticut,
Minister Plenipotentiary to Russia.
! Gen. Gadsden of South Carolina,
Minister Plenipotertiary to Mexico.
Gen. Dix of New York, Minister
Plenipotentiary to France.
| New Senator from Louisiana.-->
Hon. John Slidell has been elected Q.
S. Senator from louisiana to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation
of Mr.. Soule. The Louisiana Legis-
lature adjourned on the 30ih Of April.
The health of Chief Justice fancy
is so far impaired, that it is thought
he will resign Immediately.
ENGLAND In the House Of Commons
on the 18th of April, Mr.. Gladstone,
Chancellor of the Exchequer, brought
forward his financial statement The
estimated revenue for the fiscal year
1854, is G52,8S0.000, while the ex-
penditure for the same period is estima-
ted at Esq, lS3, 900, leaving surplus Of
9807, 600. The income tax is to be ex-
tended over Ireland, and with some
notifications to be continued until 1860,
when it is thought it can be abolished
without materially deranging the fnan-
ces. The duty on tea is TO be reduced
from IS. ID, the present rate, to Is per
lb, and the duty on advertisements
from Is Cd to Cd; and supplements con-
tanning advertisements exclusively, are
10 be relieved from stamps.
| MEXICO. The news from this country
implies better state of things to have
been inaugerated by Santa Anna. We
copy from the s. f. Herald
The Minister Of War, in accordance
with a decree of the President, has es-
taLlished strict surveillance for the
purpose of detecting Mexican citizens
suspected Of of'favoring project Of annex
ing Mexico to the United States. This
movement is represented to be ginning
ground, and all persons apprehended
| therein, will be tried by court martial
and punished as for high treason.
The most rigorous proceedings are to
be commenced against all Mexicans sup
posed to have served during the war in
the American army as contra ~guerfitle
ros.
Gen. Jose Maria Tornel has been hon
ored by Government with the title of
weli-deserving of his country" for his
services in relation to the treaty of Te-
huantepec.
Gen. Corona has been appointed COM
mandant Of Vera Cruz.
Santa Anna is creating fresh regi-
ments of troops throughout the country.
The cholera and small pox are both
raging at Vera Cruz.
Many merchants in the city of Mexi-
co have latterly refused to receive
American coin in retail business.
The news OF the installation Of Santa
Anna was the occasion of grand solem-
nization in the city ofGuadalajara. The
| festival lasted three days, and consisted
Of illuminations, salutes, fireworks, Te
Deums, erations, balls, and bull fights.
| In one office, the national arms were
removed to give room for the coat-of
arms conceded to the city by the king
of Spain. to celebrate which occasion,
| the governor Of Jalisco granted full
pardon to the criminals condemned to
death since the 29th of April last.
The supreme government has issued
decree prohibiting the circulation of
foreign coin, those in possession of it to
present it at the mint for reissue, re-
ceiving its corresponding value therefor.
Various criminals have suffered the
extreme penalty of the law under the
new administration and several schools
have been founded, especially primary
establishments, most needed in Mexico
El Universal congratulates the citi-
zens upon the promptitudo and faciity
with which order is being established
throughout the Republic. 1t says that
such an immediate result could scarcely
have been anticipated, Notwithstanding
the trust in the patriotism and capabili-
ty of the government, the particular
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