The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1866-02-17

slow but sure advances made by the Russian
Government in Central Asin are cndangering
the future safety Of England's Indian En.
pire. The Bombay Gazette admits that
England is utterly helpless to prevent Rus
sin from proceeding in her career Of con-
quest, at the same time bears testimony to
he wonderful civilizing influence Of Russia
up II Asia.
New York, Feb. 6.-The Worlds Wash
ington special dispatch says: Our Govern
mcnt has arrived at an understanding with
France, and 10 all intcnts and purposes the
difficulty is settled. The French troops are
TO leave Mexico, and the United States has
waived all intention to interfere for or
against Mexico. There will be no formal
recognition Of the Empire, but q quasi-re-
cognition of it's establishment, whereby the
necessary consular action may lie established
on both sides. 1t is no. likely that the
French troops will leave Mexico before the
close Of the year, their places being supplied
BY A.ustriane. Bclgians aud such Mexicans
rs accspt tho Empire.
In contradiction Of the reports that the
French army is to be withdrawn from Mexi.
ca. orders are unrevokcd for the cmbarka,ion
uf 1000 or 1000 more troops at Toulouse.
Proceedings were commenced Yesterday in
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Mercer emigration frauds. The complain
ants allege that Mercer reported to them that
he had been appointed by the Territorial
Government of Washington Territory to
collect female emigrants. and had $50, 600 in
gold 20 lie distributed asseng them for a
handsome settlement. On these recommen-
dations they purchased their tickets, which
they now hold.
Vol, steady sales Of 100000 lbs. of do.
nestle ~ceccs ut Gn(d72c.
The Government directors and the com.
nissioncrs and engineers Of the Pacific Rail.
road who have been for semc days in session
have adjourned to-day. They. adopted 9
standard for the construction Of the road
and measures to facilitate the steady pro.
gross Of the work. Reports were received
from the West giving assurance that the
utmost energy is being used to forward the
enterprise.
New Orleans, Feb. 4.-0n January 25th.
the military force in the department of Tex.
rs consisted of nineteen regiments Of in,
fantrr, FIVE regiments of cavalry, one com
Ipany Of pontooners and three batteries
The force in the department. Of Louisiana
consisted of ten regiments of infantry and
three of cavalry. The force in the depart.
ment Of Florsda consisted Of FIVE regiment,
of infantry with two batteries.
4 Brazas letter of January 3lst says
Generals Weitzel, Smith and Clarke will b.
mustered out. Five regiments will be mus
tered out in thirty days.
A Madrid dispatch of January 2d says. i
is officially confirmed that the revolutionar,
General Prim entered Portugal on the Goth
lie was delivering the horses and equip
ments of his followers to the Government
In consequence of the disturbance at Yalen
Ella. that province has been proclaimed in !:
state of siege. Madrid c%ontinns tranquil
The reported death of Goldstone, the seulp
tor. is unbranded.
1t is reported that France has rendered it
mediation between the Pope and Russia.
New York, Feb. c. The Grand Jury ha.
indicted McKenna. Chilean Agent, and h,
was yesterday arrested on the charge o
fitting out an expedition from this port
which is said to have sailed some time ago
fer the destruction Of the Spanish blockadin;
feet by ~torpedoea.