Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-14
rELEGRAMS, &c.

In a letter the Mexican President Juarez
says: With the attitude that the United States
has lately assumed, Macmillan has now no.
the slightest probability Of cementing the SO.
called throne. He must see very clearly that
even should he arrive at the complete con-
quest of the country, occupying with his
forces even to the utmost limits of the Repub-
lie and destroying the National Government
United States will never permit him to con-
solidate his power, and his sacrifices and
his victories will have counted for nothing
This certain result is already the conviction Of
all; IL has augmented the increasing discour-
agement of our opponents, and has terminated
tne public spirit on our side to such an extent
tnat, IN my judgment, without the United States
taklng any direct part in our war, we shall
ourselves alone be able TO obtain the definite
Triumph of the cause Of the national indepen-
oehee. such is my desire, and TO such results
all OF my efforts are directed. Although Ma
poieon, from his pride and the habitual depre.
clauoh with which he had treated us, may not
V ready 10 propose terms, vet the time IL soon
1oninrg Sa Il wnen ne Will be glad to accept those
we proposed before the war. For ourselves,
we VIII neither propose nor accept ANYTHING
obsolutely nothing, which in the slightest de-
gree can imply any recognition of the mteryen-
uon. or that may be contrary to the honor and
dignity Of the country
The Connecticut Republican State Conyen-
ton meets to-day, and promises 70 be one OF the
largest held for years. The attendance at tn
caucus last night was quite large and good
lttIlDR pTeNdlleO. Inc Convention will
dorse President Johnson; affirm patriotism and
confidence in Congress, and reafirm the doc
trlnes and principles under which the party
mas fought for the past five years. There is a
strong desire to renominate Governor Buck
ingham: but, as he positively declines, a new
object Will be made, and the most prominent
candidates will be for Governor, General J. r.
Hawley, and for Lieutenant Governor, George
Averill, and Hon. L. c. Scranton.
The Nebraska Legislature has adjourned
RESOLUTIONS endorsing President Johnson's
Administration were passed almost unani-
mously. Bills providing for the geological
survey OF the Territory, and liberal provision
10 induce emigration, were also passed.
Hon. Mr.. Throckmorton was elected on the
9TH inst, President of the Texas State Conyen-
ton- He was a strenuous opponent Of seces-
SION, and is highly respected for his character
and talents.
A special despatch 10 the Herald from Rich
mond has the following: The Examiner office
was closed at nine O'Clock yesterday evening
to have emanated from General Grant
The ship Hamlet, Captain Stevens, from
Calcutta for Boston, with valuable cargo of
East India goods, went ashore during a thick
fog Wednesday night on Nansett Beach, at
Orleans Cape, and will be total loss.
The case Of the steamer Meteor, which was
seized on suspicion of being Chilian privateer
ulct Court. The answer TO the charge was
hled by w: T. Carey, as agent for the owners,
denying all allegations Of illegality.
The railroad ticket office at Binghampton
N. Y, was robbed on Sunday morning of
$1,OOO. About $4,000 were left behind. The
loss falls on the American Express Company.
Most Of the money stolen was from Elmra
1t is reported that three officers of the 9th
eolored regiment were..assassinatedi in Browns
vile recently.