The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-25
FOURTH EDITION
FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON.
Our Special Despatches.
WASHINGTON. May 25.
PhiIadeIphia 4 Appo,n,meD,s.

Ex-Marshal William Millward, of your city, is
almost eekl, visitor al the Capitol It is rumored
in certain es that he a candidate for Collector
Of the tort, but the other hand parties vol IN.
formed assert that he will be a candidate for Con-
gress in the Second District, against ONoill A few
days vii develop what IS in the wind
New Jersey Senatorial Matters.
The expected demise OF Senator Wright of New
Jersey, causes considerable speculation here as to
who wouo be appointed to succeed him. On ALI
sdes 1t was conceued that A. G Cattel should be
the mani but as the appointment would only con-
tnue until the next Legs ature meets and as there
would then be two senators to elect the otidnuncs
cast around iOr another able man. ana the gene.
raj opinion was that the appointment by the Cover
nor would rest between Caltell and Frenghuysen:
and that the one who was not appointed would be
expected to go to work and assist in carving the
State for the Union party next fall so that the IeQis
lature might elect both United States Senators from
that party. The best feeling prevails among the
friends OF both these gentlemen, but Cattel Is much
better known in Congressional circles than Freling.
huJsen, and the wish was generally expressed that
he might De appointed. BY a previous understand.
ing the appointment belongs to the Westein part OF
the State and this will be likely to cause Cattell TO
be successful.
Important from Mexico
The Sta'e Department has received some late and
very important news from Mexico, the latest dates
from the Mexican capital being of the 18th instant
Everything indicated the stability and permanence
of the present Government of Mexico All the Gov.
ernment works were being prosecuted with vigor
Money was abundant. Mule trains laden with
specie travel all the roads with safety, SIX
millions of dollars in gold and silver had arrived at
Mexico from distant points between the 3D. and 10th
OF May.
The gold and silver coinage of tie Mexican Mint
for the month of April was nearly hall million of
dollars. The gradual departure of the French troops
will cause no change in the condition of AFFAIRS
Ample arrangements are mace for an efficient mill.
taIy force. The Juarists have recently suffered seve.
raj severe defeats. Instead of going to Chihuahua,
as Senior Romero announced month or two ago.
JuOrez has renamed at FL Paso. Chihuahua Is oc.
cupied by strong force of French troops. Fne
statements that appear in some of the papers that
MaXimian is preparing to leave Mexico are utterly
without foundation 1t is the opinion of those Der
here who best informed on the subject that
even general European war would not affect the
stability OF the Mexican empire, and European
war is regarded as by no means certain.
Frank Blair Rejected.
The statement that the Senate had reconsider ed
the vote rejecting the nomiOa nation of Frank Blair
Collector of the First District of Missouri is in
correct. No confirmation rejection can be recon-
i
tive sessions after confirmation.
Negro Testimony Refused In VIRGINIA.
In the Virginia Circuit Court, at Alexandria YES
terday, when the case OF the Commonwealth vs. Roe
a white man charged with felony, was being tried,
the Commonweaths attorney asked that he might
be permitted to introduce witnesses to testify
claiming the right to do under the provisions of
the Civil lights bill.
Judge Thomas declined permission, on the ground |
that this State Court and he was acting under
the laws of the State which forbade a negro to tes.
tify in q case against white man, except "when
the arises out Of an injury done, attempted or
threatened 10 the person, property or rights of
colored person Indian, and when the ofsnsa was
committed by white person, i'll conjunction with a
cOlored person or Indian"
The Judge stated his determination to execute the
laws OF his state until ordered otherwise.
Postal Contract!
The Postmaster General has ordered contract
with the Oregon Steam Navigation Company to con.
vey the mails from Portland. Oregon to the Dalles,
at $4,000 per annum the service to be six times
week, and permits the contractor to give the offices
at Fishers Landing, Washington, and Hood River
q weekly supply.
Proposals Opened.
The Joint Committee on Printing have opened a |
large number OF bids for engraving, and illustrations
for the Patent Office Report, from Boston, Buffalo.
New York, and Philadelphia. No awards have yet |
been made.
Mission rendered to Governor Curtin. |
1t Is said by friends of Governor Curtin that he |
has been rendered the mission to Italy.
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