Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-12-07
OVERLAND DISPATCHES
DATES UP TO YESTERDAY.
SPECIAL surArcu 70 TIE GOLD ELL DAILY srws.l
Killed and acknowledgements
ImonE tho American settierS---Ped.
ernl Troops Going to the Rescue.

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GALVESTON, December 5.-A detach-
meut of United States troops passed
over a pontoon bridge from Browns
vile to Matamoras, as is alleged, to pro-
tect Americans from the threatened
violence of General Canales and troops.
General Sedgewick procured an inter-
view between Generals Canales and Es-
cobedo, but without effect. Next day
General Escobedo opened fire on the
city and charged the Fort, but was re-
pulsed by General Canalcs.
~Escobedo's loss WAS five hundred
killed and wounded.
Canales' loss was two hundred killed
and wounded, including the brother Of
General Espanoza.
EscObedo died of his wounds.
Minister %Cnmpbeips Instructions.
New YORK, December 5.-Thc Wash
ington correspondent of n Matamoras
paper states that he has seen Minister
Campbell's instructions. They declare
that the Government recognizes only
the Juarez Government. Does not wish
any Mexican territory, and does not re-
cognize the claims of France, but will
extend aid to quell local disorders,
without interfering with the Govern
ment.
Removal of ScdGewick.
New ORLEANS, December 6.-General
Sedgewick has been removed.
From Canada.
MONTREAL, December 6.-Thc Gazette
says: "Secretary Stewards letter about
the Fenians causes deep anger, which
Johnsou's Message will not allay."
The Republican Caucus.
WASHINGTON, December 6.-At the
caucus of the Republican members last
evening nearly one hundred were pres
eut. They agreed upon a bill regulat-
ing the organization Of the House,
directing the Clerk to place no names
on the roll from States unrepresented in
the preceding Congress. They also
agreed that no electoral votes shall be
counted from States not represented at
that time. They also resolved to pass
a bill r~emedying the defect of the law
which may prevent any State canvass
ing the vote for Presidential Electors;
and approved the proposed change of
time for the meeting Of Congress. They
resolved to have a rigid investigation OF
the proceedings under the laws for the
collection of direct taxes in rebel States.
They will also appoint a special CON-
mittee to investigate the release Of the
murderers of Union soldiers in South
Carolina.
Henry ]. Raymond was present, and
was called upon to explain his connec-
ton with the Philadelphia Convention.
He replied, he thought he might
strengthen the Union party by such par
ticipation. When he found the Conven-
ton likely to lead to its defeat he aban-
doncd it, and has ever since done his
utmost to supportth the Union party" He
approved Of the measures adopted by
the caucus.
Mr.. Schofeld, of Pennsylvania, moved
that Mr.. Raymond be allowed the option
of remaining, which caused a spicy dis
cussion. The motion was adopted-66
to %.
Conversational.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Especial dis
patches say it is understood that the
majority of the Senate Finance Com
mite, and the House Ways and Means
Committee, are favorable to McCulloch's
recommendations, excepting the early
resumption of specie payments.
Don't Like It.
The British Minister complains Of the