The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-07-27
Three Weeks Later
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Tie brig Wo.Eud arrived on "Wednesday, II
dap from S~u Francisco, bringing three New Ycrk
st,auer maiis-tl.ose Of JGue let lIth and zlst.
We have da,es from San Francisco from June
Zzd q July 18th.
The following embraces tie principal telegraphic
news
Mexican Intelligence
HAsHINGToN, JUue zsth--A dispatch from New
Orleans states that Macmillan Was eondeEined 10
death. and was shot June 18th No particulars
were received.
II If believed that Jaarez consented reluctantly
70 the execution of AaNImiliau- He informed the
messenger u our Government that be sAs disposed
10 spare his lie, but the pressure Of tue Mexican
leaders and ptoPle wa too great 10 be witlstood-
Nav ORLEANS. July zd-A Monterey letter says
tlat previous pthe execution Of Macmillan lac Mas
stripped entirely naked. but ksCObedo presented
lIm with d shirt - cover his nakedness.
The Iribvae says the shooting of MACMILLAN in
defiance Of the civilized world IL a crime, and ~
America il Is al Insult We gave Mexico national
life, and in return she spurns our counsel 10 mercy.
The HerG1d ~justides the shooting. and says the
pressure On Juarez wac national IN extent and ire
sistble.
The I5Hes says il was murder-one Of scores 81
murders marking the triumph Of faction. and bodes
i'll FOR the Republican Government OF Mexico. The
Word says the execution was unnecessary, but We
eau lind no fault with Mexico for resisting foreign
entreates for his life.
Tue Hsrald's special says Baron Magnau. the
Prussian Minister. arrived al Querelaro on the day
before the execution of Macmillan. aud immed[
ately autographed a formal protest to Juarez, which
he received on the evening OF the same day. The
reply Of Senior LerdO &C Tejada was photographed,
saying THAI the President of the Republic was Of
the opinion that it was not possible 10 grant the
pardon Of MUximjiian Of Hapsburg consistently
with the great consideration OF justice and the nee
essity Of insuring the future peac. Oi the Republic.
No authentic news has been received regarding
the disposition q Maximilian'S body.
WAsHINeroS. July 7th--The Navy Department
has received news that Commander Reese connun-
icated with Jui.rez. soliciting tue remains of Maxi
milan for the Austrian Captain. They were not
furnished.
NEW YORK. July sth.-Sau Luis Potosi papers
contain the correspondence between Jnarez and
Macmillan. The first letter from Macmillan. May
10Th. asks thai in case his counsel did not arrive in
time, be be allowed the time necessary for his de-
fence. Juarez promptly replied that time would
be allowed. The next Is dated Oh the Z7th. Maxi
milan asks tina; a decree be issued allowing bin
counsel 10 leave the City of Mexico, which was then
under siege also. desiring 10 speak personally
with Juarez upon grave affairs, very important TO
tine country. JusreZ granted the first request, but
declined al interview but promised that every
thing fitting a. to Maximilianis private affairs
should be done.
NV ORLEANS. July 9th-The Times Houston
special gives the details OF the execution of Maxi
milan. The prisoner was not bound nor blind
folded. and DO i~ndignity was offered. Macmillan,
before he was shot, recapitulated the causes Of his
being caught IN Mexico. and denied the author
ity Of the Cont that tried him lie hoped his
death would stop the efiusion of blood in Mexico.
He called the sergeant of the guard and gave him
q handful of money, and requested as a favor from
the soldiers TO aim al bis heart. Five balls enter
ed. but this did no; kill him immediately, and two
soldiers were ordered TO shoot him in the side
His last words were Poor Carlotta -
MiramOn read q paper. stating that the only re-
greet he felt in dying was that the Liberals remain
ed in power. and that his children would be point
ed al as the children of L traitor
Mejia made no address, and met his fate quietly
and bravely.
Escobedo presented the sword Of Macmillan to
JuareZ.
by the spectators
WASHINGTON. july 9th-Th Mexican Legation
have received official Information that Santa Anna
landed AT Sisal by invitation OF the Governor, and
was arrested and shot The statement that he was
forcibiy taken from tine steamer Virginia Is I'M
founded.
CHICAGO. July Additions details have
been received OF the execution OF aximilia
Thousands OF people witnessed his death. There
was scarcely a dry eye among all. Macmillan
was self-pOssessed and graceful tie said when
be was first visited By the deputation from Mexico,
coming with credentials offering him the Govern
ment. he refused. hut subsequently the proposition
was renewed. and he replied that il convinced that
the majority believed il 10 their interest 10 place
him II the head of the Government ne would con-
sent. Another deputatiOn brought additional tes-
timOnials. and upon the advice from the Powers Of
Europe. who told him no other course could be
pursued. he accepted the call. He denied the right
of the Court which tried him Some OF the greatest
nations Of the world had pledged their faith 10 him.
He never would have come unless convinced
that il was for the good of Mexico In conclusion.
he hoped his blood would stop the further eiusion
OF blood in that country.
Miramon read from a paper He said he was no
traitor. but always opposed the Liberal principle.
and had always been against disorder. Tie should
die as he had lived. q Conservative, leaving pos
terity 10 Judge Of his acts. and closed with the
words "Tive la Emperor. Vive la Mexico -
The Austrian steamer Elizabeth mas been ordered
TO proceed to Vera Cruz to bring the Austrian and
Mexican Impsrialists to New Orleans.
4 Herald New Orleans special says late advices
from JUarezs headquarters say Juarez will con
woke a Congress. into whose hands BE will deliver
the Government and tender his resignation
Canada.
CHICAGO. July The inauguration Of the new
Confederation was celebrated to-day throughout
Canada by 4 general holiday. military reviews.
public meetings. banquets, illuninations Ere
works, etc.
OTTAWA, Canada July 2-Lord Monck has an
nounced that the Queen has conferred the order Of
Knight Commander o. :be Bath OF Hon. John a.
Mcdonald. and that Of Companion of the BATH on
Rowland. McDouEalI. Tully and Supply. Mcdonald
has formed the PTivy Council, and il y constituted
already. It Is teie-rapbed by the HsToJd's special
that Lord Monck -emaiBs a tSe head OF the Gov
eminent only for a few months, and will be sue
ceeded by the Duke of Buckingham
MONTREAL. july 2-Reports from all parts OF the
Dominion agree in the uuanimity and beaTtiBess
with which the ina Icuration Of the Confederation
was to-day celebrated. No previous event in the
history OF the country has called forth such uRiver-
>sl rejoicing.
Congress.
This body met on the 81 Of July. and both
branches organized. A bill supplementary to and
defining the Reconstruction * wa introduced
but had not passed up TO the latvss date, July II.
Mr.. Paine moved suspension rules TO introduce
a Joint resolution tanderinC the thanks Of Congress
70 General Sheridan for the able and faithful per
formauce OF his duties a. Commander Of the Dis
trict Of Louisiana
The rules were suspended. and the resolution
passed. yeas, 10, TGvS. Is