Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-06-17
TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

khOM NEW OhL6ANS.
Kirby smith Reported to Have 81, 500, 900
in 6old-Ex traordinary Proceedings in
Texas-Latef News From Mexico.
NEW YORK, June 16-The steamers Even.
ing Star and George Cromwell, from New
Orleans On the 10th inst, have arrived here
General Heron has established his bead
quarters at Alexandri La, and has issued an
order informing the people that the Emancipa-
tion Proclamation would be enforced, aud
recommending the freedmen 10 work for
their old masters. He would soon 60 70
Shreveport
1t appears that Buckner and Price surren-
dered the troops Of the rans-MissIssippi
Department without the consent Of Kirby
Smith, who issued an order at Houston, Texas,
to the effect that he had refused to surrender,
and intending to struggle to the last for better
terms; but having been abandoned by his
Texas troops, eounciled the remainder to re-
turn totheir families and resume the occupation
OF peace. 1t was reported. however, that
Smith, with l,5O0 troops, and Sl,6OO,OO in
Governor Murray of Texas, called an extra.
ordinary session OF tho State Legislature, and
ordered an election OF delegates to the State
convention, and also ordered the Sheriffs 10
seize the Confederate property in the State and
divide it among the people These proceedings
will doubtless be suppressed by General Sher-
idan.
General Brown occupied Brownsville, the
rebel garrison under General Slaughter having
withdrawn, after q row about their pay, which
money was forthcoming. Slaughter had sold
battery Of six pieces to the Mexican Imperial
General Mejia for $4,000.
General Brown had sent a letter to Mejia
notifying him of the desire of our Government
to preserve amicable relations with the Re-
public Of Mexico. and enclosing an extract
from the instructions from the United States
Secretary Of state, to the effect that we prac-
tice absolute non-intervention and non-inter-
ference in Mexico, and stating that il would
devolve on him, (Brown,) as far as practica-
from the United states to either belligerents.
General Brown adds that the troops under his
command will not be permitted in any man
ner TO interfere in the present relations OF
Mexico.
Browns Vile letter says Captain Jen.
kins, of the 9th Missouri cavalry, is now Col
onel in the Liberal army Of Mexico, and joins
Cortinas.
The letter says steps will be taken by the
latter ana Eegrete which will result in the fall
OF Matamoras
Proclamation of the Rebel Governor
Allen.
NEW ORLEANS, June 16.-There are and will
be restrictions on travel TO ports on the Texas
coast, but free and unrestricted travel and
communication will be open in five days by
official orders. Transports at present are
running, but private line of steamers will be
plying In q few Gays. The steamship Fung
Shuey has arrived. Governor Allen OF Louis
lana, has published his farewell address TO the
people, wherein he advises temperate Ian.
language, ,manly dignity ana submission to the
laws. In their inevitable course OF events
they must depend on the United States te
m axe them prosperous and happy.
Refugees are advised TO return home and
take the oath OF allegiance, and work with
redoubied energy, and prove in time substan.
tial citizens. He announces himself an exile,
but prays for permanent peace and prosperity
TO those who live under the flag Of our COM
mon country.
General Weitzel's command left the mouth
Of the Mississippi river on the 10th bound
West.
new register Of voters will commence to.
morrow under appointment.
Gold, 135. Cotton-middling.