The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-05
MEXICO.

Latest by the Gulf Cabie-Tho Remains
OF MsxImiIian-Tho Long Peace 60 he
DistUrbed-Latest from the West In-
dies, Etc.
HAVANA, Dec. 5.-Dates from Mexico to the
28d ultimo have been received: The official
Journal publishes the correspondence between
M. Won Buest and President Juarez about the
delivery of Maxlmllan's remains,
On the Goth ultimo the first quorum of the
Mexican Congress assembled, los out of COZ
others hiding for fear of prison.
war between Mexico and Guatemala is
feared on the boundary question. 1t Is said
that the Imperiallst members who favor Qua
temala are absent.
The Imperalist members Of Congress will re-
ceiyethe same punishment when they return az
Heavy rains have caused inundations at
Vera Cruz and the losses have been heavy.
On the 18th an earthquake occurred at Santa
The United States steamer De Soto was dashed
ashore and broken to pieces The Grew were
saved. The Monongahela was also washed
ashore at Centre Town. but the damages were
admiral Palmer, OF the American squadron.
and the Governor OF st. Thomas were in oOn-
sultarion at st. Thomas Tue United States
1t is rumored that she put in there In rather
DAMAGED condition. .l-al t
maiee rom Europe. pc &effrard is deposed. - -
The English mail station at ST. Thomas has
been changed to Jamaica.
The people of ST. Thomas have voted In favor
OF annexation 20 The United States.
Vessels arriving from Havana and Vera Cruz
are ouarantined 1T Thomas. 9.
Letters received state that the Spanish IRON
clad en- route to this port from spain nad put
The damage by the recent hurricane at sc.
from Havana for Porto Rico, and takes prpvi-
sions for the sufferers by the tornado. SheNwiu
OitLE HAyXWA. ANA Dec 81 SugsrNo. is Dutch STAN
daTd dull and nominal. Exchange market with
out material alteration.
Assembling OF the Mexican COngress-s
Reported Arrival OF Messenger from
-
merO-FreSh Enltstments Movements
of Generals EscObedO and DIRz-GenorRl
Ortega a Congressman Elect.
| HAVANA, Dec. 3.-The steamer Mount Vernon
has arrived here from Vera Cruz, with dates
! from that port to Nov. 27 and from the capital
of Mexico to Nov 20. She has been Obliged to
go into dock here to have her screw repaired.
The Mexican Congress had met on the afternoon
ol Nov. 20, according 10 the decree issued to that
effect Of the two hundred and eight members
quorum was present-namely, one hundred
and FIVE Representatives Senor Rafael Dondes
OF Mexico city, was chosen president of the Con-
gress Immediately after Organization. A rumor
had mysteTiously gained circulation to the effect
that special messenger had arrived bearing O.
communication from the Emperor Napoleon to
President Juarez Minister Romero, with
Messrs. Babcock, Sturm, Estyan, Donnet,
and others, had arrived at the capital
by the train from .Apizaco and had taken
| apartments at the Iturbide Hotel. President
| Juarez, accompanied by his vile and Minister
| Plumb, had repaired to the railroad station to
receive Minister Romero. On the way from
| AplZaco the train met with an accident which
damaged the engine some what; but, fortunately
none OF the passengers were injured in the least
Ihere we're reports of considerable enlistments
having taken place to increase the ranks of the
Mexican army. The destination of these troopa
| was not Known, but was varously surmlsad.
The. newspapers of the capital were attackine
! Minister Romero, under the pretense of his
having negotiated ruinous contracts with Rro-
| ther Jonathan. General Escobedo had reached
| his headquarters General Diaz was rpnorted
| quiet at Tehuacan, but was shortly expected at
! the capital. General j. Gonzales 'Ortega has
| been elected to Congress. President Juarez aud
| his Cabinet remained quiet awaiting
| the organization of Congress. Ex-Cov-
ernor Reynolds, of the late Southern
! Confederacy, had been appointed to al the
vacancy caused by the death of General W. III.
! Stevens, as Superintendent OF the Mexico and
! Vera Cruz Railroad. 1t was being stated that the
! recent heavy duty on imported flour was de-
| creed for the purpose Of raising money to carry
! the elections IN the State of Puebla. The
! American Legion was still awaiting to be paid
| of. The Prince Salm-Salm has written note
! acknowledging the kindness which he generalIV
received, and complains Of insult only from some,
| subalterns.
VIce-AdmiraI TegsthOR and the Havana