Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-05-14
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BY CALIFORNIA STATE TELEGRAPH
The New Recruits In Mexico.

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BY CALIFORNIA STATE TELEGRAPH.
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The New Recruits In Mexico.
NEW York, May l2.-The CONNER
eiaFs Washington special says the French
Minister explains that the French troops
reported as having passed Havana, en-
route for Vera Cruz, are taking the place
OF those whose terms have expired, or who
are invalids.
Santa Anna in New'York.
The Post says that Santa Anna arrived
at Elizabs.hport. N. J.. this morning, on
a steamer, accompanied by several South
Americans. It is understood the object Of
his visit is to unite his efforts with those
of the Liberal party in Mexico. He de.
clares that he is not seeking personal
power, but will place himself under the
lead Of Juarez.
Official documents have been placed in
the hands of Seward, by. Minister Romero,
showing that Santa Anna was a firm ad.
yocate of monarchial government in Mex
leo, and is now an adherent Of Macmillan.
The New Collector OF. New York.
Collector Smythe will assume office on
Monday.
The Caulker's Strike.
The ship carpenters and caulkers strike
continues, and master builders have offer
ed a reward Of $3.50 for the arrest and
conviction Of parties who have assaulted
or may hereafter assault men who have
gone to work.
Davis Indictment aud coming Trial.
WASHINGTON, May l3.-Judge Under
wood, who arrived yesterday morning,
from Norfolk, with acopy Of the indict.
ment against JEFF. Davis, for treason, was
in consultation all day with Assistant
Attorney General Ashtoni Speed being
temporarily absent in Kentucky. 1t is
currently reported that JEFF. will be tried
upon this indictment, when the United
States Circuit Court re.assembles at Rich
mond, to which place it is now adjourned
to meet early in June; and that Chief JUS
tice Chase will preside; and that Attorney
General Speed will be assisted in the pro-
~secution by ex-Gov. Clifford, Of Massa-
chuse.ts, and VIM. NJ. Evarts, of New
York. The text of the indictment is not
yet made public; but it is said to be very
similar to the bill reported by the Grand
Jury, at Alexandria, some months since,
which the Government did not prosecute,
Judge Underwood's charge to the Grand
Jury, on Tuesday, May 9Th, clearly sci
forth their duty to act, fearlessly, even
though their fidelity might bring them
enemies and murderous assaults, as had
been the case with a previous Grand Jury
In this connection, he adverted to hii
charge to the Grand Jury preceding them,
and said he would not repeat it now, a:
he believed they all knew the sentiments
he had then expressed. Since then, peace
had been declared, and the writ of habea'
corpus had been restored.
Recently, President johnson had ex'
pressed o desire that no such subordinate'
as Writ should be brought to punish
ment for treason, but that the chief o
traitors should be tried. It was agains
these leading offenders he would hav'
them act, and punish the principals ant
not the tools.
1t had been decided that such offender
mus. be tried in Virginia. At the Nortl
there had been much complaint Of tn
hardness shown in bringing them to trial
The delay had been unavoidable. Their
was no need Of further delay, however
and he hoped the time had come when i
would be shown here that treason wa
held as q crime, meriting the highest pun
ishment.
He urged that the most Of the people O.
the State who sided with the rebellion ant
took up arms could not be held account
able for treason. Those who had imposed
upon the credulity and ignorance Of TIL
masses, and melted them to rebellion
against the Government, he would hav'
punished.
There was no obstacle in the way o
bringing indictments against all the lead
ers in this rebellion, paroled prisoners al
well as the unparoled.
Judge Underwood announced that hi
thought Chief Justice Chase would be Ii
attendance to preside In June.
The Grand Jury then retired, and or
Thursday broughtin an indictment asains
Jeff. Davis, when Underwood adjourned
the Court to Richmond.
Was Jeff. In the Assassination Con
spiracyf
The House Judiciary Committee, who
have been making inquiry as to what evil
dence exists in regard to JEFF. Davis COM
plicity in the assassination of Lincoln
have been unable to get any response from
the Secretary Of State showing the reason'
for the famous proclamation of tho Sd o.
May, 1855. 1t is understood the com
mittee will call upon the President befor'
making q report to the House. -.
Ponian News.
New York, May l3.-The late O'Ma'
hony's headquarters, in Union Square
have been closed, and the Private Score
tary Of James Stephens is in charge Of TIT
building. It is stated that o'Mahony'i
treasury contains less Than $500, although
Stephens is making every effort to effect Q
reconciliation between the rival scots o.
the Brotherhood. The work will not b
easy, while seeking cooperation Of TIT
Roberts party, which is at present th'
most potent of the two. he has carefully
abstained from recognizing the Feniar
Senate.
Stephens issued IN order to-day, calling
on oil exiles in the United States to sub.
scribe toward the movement in Ireland