The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-01
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NV YoRK, Dec. 1.-The N. Y. Herald's Mexi-
can correspondent dated Chihuhue, Nov. 7th,
says: II
The policy of Jdarez regarding those Mexieans
who have served in the perial armies and VINO
may tall into his hands after the final embarkaton
of the French, is slightly limited at in communi-
cation of the secretary of war OF the Mexican re-
public to Gen. Paran at Taxicon. The secretary
disapproved in strong language Of Wholesale par
dons to such persons. Certain documents arm
published officially by the Juarez government
which throw flood Of light upon Ortega opera
tons. The latter has granted the privilege OF
coming Mexican money in San Francisco to cit
izen of New York, Jusrez beng requested by the
same individual to ratfy the permission o: Ortega
Ii yves promptly refused.
New York, Dec. 1.-The news from the seat OF
war in Paraguay is dated Rio Janeiro, Oct. %
In addition to the change of commanders IN the
Brazilian army which was reported in the Herald
few days ago, a new commander has been ap-
pointed to the fleet in place OF Admiral Nescannt
Tamandre levy of 25,00e men in Brazil 10
demanded, but the receipts coming in very
slow.
Further heavy duties have been imposed on the
distilation of rum in Jamaica by the legislature
OF that Island.
Sec,y McCulloch is DESTROYS that congress
should enact a clear law making it distinctly I'M
derstood that the United States pledged to
redeem the principal well the interest on its
bonds in gold but kno wing the opposition which
all of his measures met in tina. body he will not
directly propose 1t.
NEW York, December IA Washington special
says:
Judge Carter of the supreme court viii deliver the
address of welcome at the mass reception of con-
gress.
There have been I2S resigntions of clerks in the
treasury department during the past year mostly on
account of inadequate salary. strong effort Will
be made to have congress increase these salaries.
The estimated receipts of revenue for the next ifs
cal year instead of being S6OO,O000O0 as has been
puh shad IIv lass han
The secretary of the treasury will not recommend
the issue of any per cent. bonds stated and will
indicate the time at which, in his judgement the
sumption of specie payments be safely effected
1t is his opinion that this may be done in Is months,
but hopes for an earlier date.
The New York Times's Washington special
says:
The Presidents message has boon delivered to the
agent of the Associated Press be sent to the lead
ing journals of the country Copies for the New
York and Philadelphia press however have been en-
trusted to the care of special messengers who will
deliver them when the reading of the document is
commenced in congress.
The n. Y Worlds special insists that his summa
ry Of the secretary of treasurys report published
few days since made up from the books and was
entirely correct
GALVESTON, Texas, Nov. SO-It is not true that
Gen. sedgowick has crossed the Rio Grande with
troops.
New YoRK, Dec. Especial Washington dis
patch says:
Inc annual report OF the post master general is
printed. 1t shows there have been less changes in
discharges and appointments during the fiscal year
ending June 3oth than any previous year.
The Mississippi commissioners had an interview
with JEFF Davis at Fort Monroe yesterday, but could
give him very little encouragement to the
of their mission to Washington.
Clement c. Clay has gone to Alabama.
TORONTO, Dec. Lit is understood that the feni-
recently sentenced death will probably be
spited for months to await the result Of appeal
in their behalf before the courts.
Chief Justice Richards yesterday announced that
judgement in the of Sloven to be given to-
day, this being the last day of the term. Decision
is expected in other cases also.
SAN FRASCIsco, Cal. Nov. 39.-Up to Wednes-
day afternoon II bodies from the wreck Cairo
had washed ashore, Capt. Page, Dr.Rswden, and
Mrs. Pearson among them.
NEW YORK, Dee. l.-An alleged cable special
published IN Associated Press news from Paris,
states Stewards cable dispatch related mainly to
march French troops from Mexico &c The dis.
patch is probably spurious as could easily
been manufactured here and land lines to Heart
Content were down al day yesterday.
The registry of New York city for chsrter cleo
ten next Tuesday numbers I26, zoe.
MEMPHIS, Nov 3O.-Thanksgiving was gener-
ally obser we'd, Inorsso than any former day.