Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-06-14
OVERLAND DISPATCHES
Minister Romero on Muximilian, Rtc.

Just published, says if Macmillan is per-
mitted to return to Europe he will be a
continued menace against the peace OF
Mexico. He does not favor the execu-
ton of the unfortunate Prince, but be-
lieves his power to do Mexico further
mischief should be utterly destroyed.
He further says he intends to write ut
some future time a history of his s~ojourn
in the United States during the war.
The Times special says no confrma.
ton has been received Of the reported
execution Of Macmillan. Iii suggest
ed in diplomatic circles that it may be
determined to keep him for a high ran
som.
The Indians and the Expeditions Against
them.
ST. LOUIS, June A Western dis
patch says a mail coach on the Smoky
Hill route was fred into near Big Tim
Der a few days ago, and again near
Russell Station. The former station was
attacked three nights in succession.
Generals Smith and Custer are at Fort
Hayes with 1900 cavalry and 300 men
with horses. A regiment Of colored in
fautry are en- route to Fort Hayes.
An Omaha dispatch says 200 Pawnees
had an encounter with an equal number
Of Sioux near the end Of the Pacific Rail-
road a few days since in which three
Sioux were killed.
General Sherman, after accompanying
the excurtiorists to Mcpherson will join
General Augur in the field. Augur, it
is understood, has sufficient cavalry to
give protection to the railroad route and
all working parties.
The steamer Miner reported to have
been captured by the Indians and the
crew and passengers m%assacred, some
time since, was met below Fort Rice,
May l6, all we'll.
The steamer Marcella has landed TO-
900 stand of arms and a large quantity
of ammunition at Yancton for the use of
Dakota.
Recent Acts OF Congress.
New YORK, June 1.-THE Tribune's
Washington special says the President
and Cabinet are about to consider the
condition Of the Southern States under
the recent act of Congress, and proclaim
certain rules in reference to the Major
Generals commanding. 1t is further
more rumored that the action Of Sheri-
dan in removing Wells has led to an
angry discussion at a recent Cabinet
meeting. The Attorney General is pre-
pairing an opinion to justify the removal
Of Sheridan.
Commencement OF the Trial of Surrntt.
CHICAGO, June l0.-The trial Of John
II. Surratt commenced at Washington
to-day. The Prosecuting Attorney NOV
ed to quash the panel of jurymen as not
being drawn according to law. The
| Court adjourned until to-day to give
! counsel time to examine the law on the
subject. The appearance of the prisoner
is described as pale and careworn.
WASHINGTON, June ll.-Surratt's trial
was resumed to-day. The entire session
was consumed in the argument of the
motion by the prosecution yesterday,
and the demurrer filed to-day by the
defense. The Court promised to give
his opinion tomorrow.
House judiciary Committee.
WASHINGTON, June l3.-The House
Judiciary Committee adjourned to-day,
TO meet on the 26th. The meeting on
that day will be to enable the committee
to finish their report, owing to the i'm
probable contingency Of q July session,
The final vote on impeaching the Presi-
dent stood four in favor and five against,
Boutwell,, Williams, Thomas and Lau.
renee voting aye. The resolution Of
censure, declaring the President guilty
Of acts which merit the condemnation
of the people, passed, seven to two
Eldridge and Marshall voting no, argu-
ing that the committee was transcend
ing its duties in considering or passing
such resolutions.
From Mexico.
New YORK, Juno IA New Orleans
telegram from Galveston says q lettel
has been received from Queretaro, dat,
not given, reporting that Macmillan anC
his principal officers gave up their sword.
to Escobedo. The entire army Of Maxi
milan, with artillery and ammunition
surrendered. The following are tn,
chief prisoners: Macmillan, Castillo
Casava, Campas and Miramon. The lat
ter was captured in the streets of thu
city shortly after the surrender. Owe,
200 subalterns were also captured. Pri
vate correspondence says it is probable
Macmillan has escaped ere this anC
crossed wei into the United States OF
his return to Austria. Lopez hsd beer
ordered up to Fort Cruz for the oficia
removal of Escobedo, it is announced.
New YORK, June l0.-A special to thu
Herald from Queretero, May 26th, say.
no disposition had been made Of Max
yet, nor the bulk of the officers captured
Escobedo issued orders that all oficerl
who did not surrender within twenty.
four hours should be shot when cap
tured. Mendez did not comply, and wa.
captured on Saturday night, and shot OF
Sunday morning. Colonel Campas,
commander Of Max.'s body guard, at
tempted to escape with 1000 men at tn,
time Of the surrender, and was captured
and shot. No other executions ART
known to have taken place.
Princess Salm Salm had an interview
with Juarez to intercede for the life Of
the Emperor and her husband. She re-
turned yesterday. There is reason to
believe, that terms were arranged by
which the lives of most Of the foreigners
will be spared. Miramon Is expected to
die of wounds. Report says Lopez re.
ceived 5000 ounces Of gold for his
t~reachery. The surprise was complete
everything was taken.
New ORLEANS, June l0.-Mexican ad-
vices to tho ed have been received.
When Macmillan gave up his sword
to Escobedo he said: az surrender my
sword, owing to infamous treason, with
out which to-morrow's sun would have
seen yours in my hands" Escobedo
ordered a Court martial on the Goth for
trial Of the Emperor.
A proclamation had been issued by
Macmillan, a portion of which follows:
81 came to Mexico not only animated
with the best Of faith insuring the fell
city Of all and each Of US, but called and
protected by the Emperor Of France,
Napoleon the Third. He, to the ridi-
cule of France, abandoned me in a COW.
ardly and infamous manner, upon the
demand of the United States, after hav-
ing uselessly spent the treasure and
blood of her o n and your own. When