Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-02-25
FROM NEW YORK.
Mexican NAdVices-Retreat of
perialS from Puebla

A0VlCeS-heIFeat 4.
periaIs from PuebIa.
New YORK, Feb. 23.-The Herald's CITY
of Mexico correspondence of the 5th. saws
The entire road from Puebla to the Capital
is streWn, with the debris of the retreating
army. The Liberals were prevented from
attacking by strict orders from Daraz, but
appearances indicate that slight demon
stration would convert the whoe march
into grand route. The American Con-
sulate is garrisoned to protect American
citizens. Macmillan tells every one he
does not consider himself Emperor, but
only the Chief National party.
Our Minister to Colombia Still An
.--5-- ~ tagOniStic. - .ef- .Tss
The Herald's Panama correspondent saws:
Our Minister, Mr.. Burton, to the Colombian
Government, still maintains his antago-
nistic position.
1t has been decided the foreign mails can
cross the Isthmus without hindrance
Mosquera favors the annexation of Ecu
adOr. This is supposed to be part OF the
policy marked out for him in Europe.
south A America-PrOpOsiIiOn for Peace
Rejected--RevOlntiO in Mendoza
Increasing.
From South America it is rumored that
another proposition for peace had been
made by France and England, but the Cab
met had not permitted the terms to be made
known; but it is intimated again that pro-
pOSalS from the United States would he
cordially received. '# a. % -
The revolution in Mendoza is reported to
be increasing in Importance. the insurgents
having recently gained decided advantages.
A Peruvian cavalry regiment had reyolLed,
killing some of their officers, as also those
of an infantry regiment sent to reduce
them to subordination. General Capo, at
the head of 400 men, invaded Maracaibo.
on6 mopfinO tha t0rppS Of CYYthar
land, battle ensued,. lasting several hours,
in, which Capo was killed. His forces then
retired.
Prospect of Peace between Spain and
the allied Republics.
The Tribune's Chill correspondent says
1t is reported speedy conclusion of peace
between Spain and the allied republics is
probable. The internal condition of most
of the republics continues to be most de-
plorablc. The Peruvian Government is
charged with swindling, and the speedy
fall of the President was predicted.
NAT Death of a Catholic Divine
NEW YORK. Feb. M.--Rev. DIR. McCarron,
Arch Deacon of the Catholic diocese of New
York, died yesterday. -....s -
ATest Case.
An important test case will shortly come
before the supreme court to- determine
| whether certificates of Indebtedness are to
| be deemed taxable as United States securi-
| ties. . .-....-.-- ..... 49, --..-. -.,-..
,~'--+t@ Arrested for Fraud.
A man named Nathaniel j. Mills has been
arrested on the charge of passing fraudu-
| lent redistillation bonds, with the intention
| of defrauding the Government. About one
hundred barrels of whisky were involved.
Keno Bank Seized.
Another keno bank was seized yesterday
| in Nassau street, and 81 persons arrested.
,- Trial of the Dunderberg.
The papers state that the Dunderberg's
speed, sailing qualities and suitableness for
naval service, proved very satisfactory.
The Gable between Cuba and Florida
Havana correspondence per the Manhat-
tan, states that sounding for the cable be-
tween Cuba and Florida is completed, and
the cable will be laid next November. A
submarine mountain 5000 feet high was
discovered while making the soundings.
The average depth of water is 5,lOG feet.
Virginia Legislature-PrObab AdOp-
tIOn of the Congressional Plan of
Rec0nstructfOn-Neg Suffrage.
A Richmond dispatch intimates that Vir-
ginia will very probably be the first of the
| Southern States to fall into line under the
new congressional plan of reconstruction.
| Governor Pierpont was in council with the
State Senate last evening, and advised the
speedy Endorsement of the plan. His views
seemed to meet with general appreciation.
1t is generally believed the Legislature
will pass the bill calling a convention OF
the people, and accepting negro suffrage
upon the terms of the bill.