The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1866-1887, 1867-04-06

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minent physician attached 10 the Board of Health
reported at the police station that woman had
just met her death by violent means at the hauds
OF three men The doctors actions suspicious
The place designated WIS searched, aad no corpse
was found. nor were any men there. The doctor
has not been seen since. The case is very myster-
Gus, and the police will endeavor to unravel it.
\ Havana letter datod March I'D, SAYS revo-
lutionary proclamation had been received from
Spain by many prominent persons calling all class
es TO arms to overthrow the Queen and establish a
republican government in Spain. Bazaine was at
Havana.
Another rebellion had occurred at Hayti, headed
by Prospo Ellie and son. The Flies were killed and
tranquility ensued- Another account, without be-
ing dated. says Gefrard was defeated and fed in
French war vessel.
Vera Cruz correspondence, dated March 10th,
says Marshal Bazaine. with the rear guard Of the
French army, left On the 18th. The city is in
state of siege. Marshal law has been proclaimed.
The gates closed. II is feared the troops in the
city will pronounce for Juarez as the Lber-
ais appear in front of the walls. 1t is rumored that
Macmillan has agreed to abdicate if Juarez will
abide by the decision of the people for against
the empire, but the rumor is not confirmed. The
young Prince Iturbide has been taken in charge by
his father, en- route for New York.
The Russian treaty was fully discussed in eabne,
council on Friday, March 29th. The same evening
the Russian Ambassador received at the State
Department, the negotiation being brought TO a sat
isfactory conclusion at two O'Clock Saturday
morning. The treaty must be ratified by the SEN
ate. Both houses of Congress must concur in max
ing an appropriation for the payment of the pur-
chase money before the treaty can be considered
accomplished fact.
When the treaty with Russia was read in the
Senate Executive session the 30th, there was a
general smile and in some instances ridicule. Had
the vote been taken nearly all the Senators would
have repudated it as a farce 1t goes over TO the
extra session. There does not to be the least
prospect that it will be ratified by the Senate. It's
consideration will lead to spicy debate. Senators
are unable to learn wherein the value of the terri
tory consists, or who desires to pay money for such
purpose. 1t is said an investigating committee
will be appointed to ascertain the origin of the
scheme and what is behind it. Nobody believes
the whole seven millions will go into Russian cof-
fers, or one half the amount
Colax will postpone his visit to Colorado until
after the July session.
The Democrats are much displeased with the
President for signing the bill to suspend the pay
ment Of compensation for enlisted slaves
DIsrael made an able and brilliant speech in
the British House of Commons on the proposed re-
form scheme. He said that with view to settling
the reform question. the government proposed
household suffrage, with two years residential and
taXpaying conditions. He said that of 1873 600 non
voting househollers in England and Wales, the
proposition would enfranchise 237 000 increasing
the whole number of voters TO SSl 900. The house
holders left without votes did not pay and could
not become qualified.
The Pope has agreed to allow italian soldiers of
the entire kingdom to help the Pontiical troops
suppress brigands. A proclamation has been is
sued Offering rewards for the capture of brigands.
dead or alive and double reward for the chiefs.
In the North German Parliament. an amendment
to the Constitution providing for the freedom of
the press and the right of public meetings rejected.
The different papers of New York of April LIST.
discuss the treat y with Russia length The chief
importance of the acquisition grows ont of its bear
ing upon the future trade of China and Japan. Re
luctant as the Senate may be to accept so great
boon from the President and Secretary it seems to
be the general opinion that sense of public duty
will constrain ratification.
Greeley says it is an efolt of the Administration
to cover its failures at home. The territory is not
wanted. 1t requires that more bonds shall be sold
in Europe at seventy cents on the dollar, and half
million addition to our annual taxes. He invokes
the Senate to withhold ratification, and hopes the
House will refuse the appropriation.
The U'orId says Russia has sold to the United
States well sucked orange. The fur trade is de
clining. Looking to the future. however it regards
the purchase as wise.
The Herald says the price is high, looking only
at the products of the territory; politically consid
ered the purchase is valuable. 1t is doubtful if the
Senate will ratify the treaty.
The Times says memorial from the Washing
ton Territorial Legislature, dated January, 1866.
asking the right for fishermen to enter the ports Of
Russia, was the foundation of the present treaty.
The following are the returns of the Connecticut
election: Sixty towns. including Hartford and New
Haven. give English 500 majority. The result is
close and doubtful. The State is claimed by the
Democrats
English, Democrat. is elected by about 1900 ma
iority. The Democrats claim three Congressional
Districts to wit: Hubbard in the First Hotchkiss.
in the Second, and " m. H. Barnum in the Fourth,
The Republicans elect S,arkweather in the Third
District.
A Conservative Convention was held at Nash
vile on the lst of April. Judge Whitworth and
Williams, colored orator were the principal ones
who spoke. The former advocated policy recoS-
nizing the negro a citizen, and inviting the ne
to participate in politics. Williams held that the
owners of the soil ard the laborers were identified
in interest and should cooperate. He believed the
Southern man was the negroes best friend. Will
Jams is from Pennsylvania aud served in the Fe d.
eral army \ resolution WAS adopted requesting
the freedman to appoint delegate to the Gonserv-
vstive State Convention to be held on the 10th.
Advices from the City Of Mexico TO the 18th Of
March say the Liberals almost under the walls
of the Capital, and proven ted supplies from enter
ing. Maxmilians army was at Queretaro. COM
pletely envroned by the Liberals. Diaz besiegeS
Pueba. The people in Vera Cruz disposed to
insist the surrender of the place to the Liberals.
Over 500 persons were in prison in the City of Mex
leo for expressing sympathy with the Liberals.
Dates to April ID say the Russian treaty has beea
fov some time in process Of negotiation. On Mon
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