Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-23

PROM THE MORNING PAPERS.
SAY Francisco, Dec. %.
From New Orleans,


Say Francisco, Dec. 22.
From New Orleans.
New YORK, Dec. pa New Orleans
letter to the World, of December 18th,
says that up to tonight we have nothing
fresh from the Rio Grandc; but our forces
have all left the Tcchc, and that there are
no troops but small garrison at Brashcar,
this side of the Bay. 1t is reported here
that Magruder is at Columbus, on the
Colorado, with n large force /; and that if
the Federal army enters the interior their
progress will BIZ disputed. Magruder was
fully appraised of the. intended attack on
the Rio Grande, and rather invited it,
with the hope Of embroiling the United
States with France.
Important from Mexico.
\ letter from Havana says Commonfort
was murdered by his own countrymcn,
and that the Maximillian regency had
been virtually dissolved by the election of
the Archbishop of the City of Mexico.
The Archbishop insisted on the rcstora-
ton of the Church property which had
been contiscatCd and distributed by Jua-
rez. This was refused, so His Grace not
only retired from the Royal Council, but
accommodated every person, French
and Mexican, who opposed him, from
Generals Bazivo and Almonte down to
the drummer boys of the ibcra;ing army.
The cathedral doors were closed against
all parties. General Ncgrrttc surrounded
the building with three thousand soldiers
and planted cannon at the door and de-
mandcd admission within certain time.
The Archbishop then admitted the piouS
b.lligrrcnts and otticiatcd at mass, and
gave them his official bcncdictiOn. Do
blado, the Governor of Juanajuaito, has
declared in favor of Juarcz. Niduarcz
was hostile to Juarcz, and Bazinc had adj
vanccd the French Mexican army to I'M
portant positions.
Affairs at st. Domingo.
The latest reports from st. Domingo,
ria. Havana, report that the Spanish
troops were making IL steady advance to-
wards the heart of the instruction, and
they expect to Subduc 1t.
The Situation ut Charleston.
\ special dispatch to the Times, re-
crivcd to-day from 4 distinguished officer
of the fleet, says that so far Us visible the
only distractions i'll Charleston hUrbSr
which are doubtful of removal, are pieces
across the channel from Fort Pinckncy to
the middle ground. From there to Fort
Johnson there is an opening Of about two
hundred feet. The writer thinks the OBJ
structions can be easily removed by the
Monitors.
Rosecrans Assigned to Command the
Military Department of Missouri.
The Missouri question has been settled.
RoSccrmS VII be sent to st. Louis and
Curtis to Kansas.
The Condition of Virginia within
our Military Lines.
General Augur made trip to-day on
the railroad as far as bull Run, for the
purpose of inspecting the road and pro-
vding against raids by the enemy. The
bridges were found to be in good condi-
ton. Measures have been adopted that
doubtless will prevent another descent be-
ing made upon the line within this depart
mCnt.
Gucrrilla$ and small squads Of rebel
cavalry still infcSt the country beyond
Manassas. The dcprcdations upon gov
eminent property between that point and
the Rappahannock arc of frequent occur
renee.
The Democratic Caucus.
\ special to the 1IrraM from Washing
ton, December 2lSt, says the adjourned
caucus of Democratic members Tonight
transacted no business.
The Army of the POtOmac--The EX-
change of Prisoners Confided to
Batter.
\ special to the World from the Army
of the Potomac, of the DIST, says: So far
as l can Judge, the rebels have not changed
their position. Our men have made for
themselves comfortable winter quarters,
imperviouS to frost and SNOW.
y special to the TIjbWc says that ar
engagements, by which all matters con-
ncctcd with the exchange of prisoners,
have been turned over to General Butler,
will be permanent. Meredith, hitherto
conducting this. exchange, has been or
dcrcd to report to him.
\ flag of truce boat was to leave Point
Lookout to day, for City Point, with
thousand prisoners Oh board, in charge of
Butler, in exchange for whom he will offer
to receive thousand prisoners now suf-
fcring in Richmond.
Report that Lee, will go into Winter
Quarters.
The secessionists of Baltimore, who
still have direct communication with the
South profess to have information that
Lees army is to winter near the Hanover
Court House. Troops there have already
commenced constructing winter quarters.