Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1867-07-18
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WASHINGTON. July IA lengthy mem
Department, answering Naphegy's appli-
cation for Santa Annals relief, giving de-
tailed account Of the latter's movements
and purposes. The document is signed by
Seward, and concludes:
"Upon this view Of the facts, it seems
proper that the Government shall walt for
further and more definite information be-
fore entering upon communications 10 re-
lation to the complainant Naphegy with
the Govern ment Of Mexico. That nation
seems at last to have triumphed over all its
internal and foreign enemies, and to have
reached Crisis where, if left alone, it may
be expected to restore tranquility, and to
reorganize itself upon permanent founda-
tions Of nuion, freedom, and republican
government. Only some great national
Injury, wrong or offenss would justify this
Government in suddenly assuming hos
tile or even an unfriendly attitude towards
the Republic of Mexico"
Mr.. Seward also says: "During a con-
siderable part of the period in which
Mexico has been the theatre Of civil war,
armed military and naval force has been
maintained by the United States on the
Rio Grande and in the waters around the
ports of Mexico, among other purposes, to
prevent and defeat invasion Of that Re-
public by any military and naval expedi-
tons which might be set on foot in the
United States"
The Mexican Minister here denies that
Senior Altamirann-whose newspaper arti-
Gle severely commenting on the interposi
ton Of the United States in favor OF Maxi
milan, and which has boon extensively
publshed-is member of Juarez q cabinet,
as has been charged.
1t is expected that the Presidents veto
of the supplemental reconstruction bill
will be sent in on Tuesday, when Con-
will adjourn.
The Vice Consul OF Havana officially re-
ports yellow fever exists there with much
violence.
Gems. Sanborn and Bufo-d, of the COM
mission sent to the Indian country to ex
amino and report upon the state of affairs,
represent that hostilities at Fort Phil.
Kearney were caused by the attempt,
through an order from Gen. Pope, to es-
| tablsh military posts to the injury of hunt
ing grounds. These officers and the Com
missioner of Indian Affairs condemn pro-
escution of general war, and show that
for a comparatively small sum peace can
be secured among all the tribes. The
Commissioner recommends justice to the
Indians and payment Of indemnity for vii
lagos and other property wantonly des
troyed
GALVESTON, July Additional par
ticulars Of the execution Of Macmillan
have been received. "What beautiful,
clear heavens. 1t is such as | desired for
the hour of my death"
All three Of the victims were dressed
| with scrupulous care.
The officer in charge Of the firing party
begged the Emperor's forgiveness, saying
that he disapproved the act, but was a
soldier and must obey orders. Macmillan
replied: "Child, soldier must always
| comply with his orders. thank you with
ali my heart for your good sentiments, but
| exact that you comply with the orders
| that have been given you"
Macmillan gave Mlramon the center as
the post Of honor. Meja's wife ran crazy
through the streets just before the execu-
| ton, carrying new born babe.
Juarez refuses to surrender Macmillan 8
| body. He says it is subject for treaty.
Great antipathy exists towards Ameri-
cans because they asked for Maximilian's
| life.
The Princess Salm Salm devised the
escape of the Emperor, but was betrayed
| by an officer whom she had bribed with
| $4,000 worth of diamonds Escobedo
took the diamonds, and the princess was
| ordered from Queretaro with all her at
| tendants.
A fight is probable between Cortina and
Berriozabal. Both arc recruiting. The
| two chiefs are old enemies. The cause of
the present dispute is the governorship of
| Tamaulipas.
An army of occupation of $1,000 men
has been ordered to occupy the Rio
Grande. There is o feeling of hatred tow
| ards the United States because of her in
| reference in behalf OF Macmillan.