The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-06-05

ahd2 poor people suffering and Ite
abate this trouble and afford immedi-
ate relief, which the honest disburse-
ment of four million dollars would
give, an order disbursing both boards
was issued. | say, now, unequIvocally,
that. Governor Wells is a political
trickster) and disunicnist.. Il have
seen him myself, when | first came to
this command, turn out all the Union
mem who had supported the Gov
eernment, and put in their stead
rebel soldiers. Some of them had
not dofed the gray uniform. | have
seen him again during the July, riot
fiud him to give him guard, instead of
coming out as manly representative
of the State, and joining those
who were desirous of preserv-
ing peace. | have watched him
since, and his conduct has been sinu-
Gus, as the mark left in the dust by
the movement of the snake. [ say
again he is dishonest.
General Sheridan also Immediately
issued an order for the reasons set
forth above, removing Gov! Wells
and appointing Thos. j. Durant The
newly-appointed Governor is ma
tive, Of Louisiapa, prominent lawyer,
and a staunch Union man. Sheridan
also issued orders removing the Street
Commissioner and appointing VIM.
Baker in his place. The cause of the
removal is neglect of duty, and the
unclean condition of the city.
NEW YORK, June 4.-Romero, the
Mexican Minister at Washington, in
a letter just published says thatif
Maximilian is permitted to return to
Europe he will be continual
He does not favor the execution of
the unfortunate Prince. but believes
that his power to do Mexico further
mischief should be utterly destroyed.
He further says he intends to write,
at some future time, history of his
sojourn in the United States during
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The Times special says a41 b le1
There is no confirmation of the re-
ported execution !, of Macmillan,
which has been received here 1t is
suggested in diplomatic circles that
Juarez may determine to keep him for
a high ransom.
The following has been received,
dated three hundred and five miles
west of Omaha, June 3: ~
The senatorial party arrived here
tonight, and tomorrow they will
visit ore Of the United Stltes forts in
the vicinity, in company with Lieut..
General Sherman
The weather is delightful, and all
are enjoying themselves immensely.
Being supplied with good rifles, they
kept up a continual fire all day at
antelopes and other game that. was
found all along the track.
The rails are laid over forty miles
west of here, but, owing to the high
water iu the Platte River. stages still
leave here for Denver.
NEW YORK, June 4.-The life raft
Nonpariel left to- day for Havre.
Gen. Grant passed through to-day
for West Point to attend the annual
examination.
Two cases of genuine cholera are
reported in Roosevelt Street.
The Grand Lodge of Masons of
this State commenced their annual
communication at Irving Hall to-day
About 1000 voting members and as
many visiting brethren are present.
Grand Master Holmes delivered the
annual address, in which ne stated
much had been done for their suffer
ing brethren in the South; but there
was still much to be done by the Ma
sons, as great distress was yet pre-
sailing. Dispensations for fifty three
new, lodges were issued during the
year for this State. Negotiations are
in progress for esta blishing Masonic
Asylum in Schuyler County.
Jotham Post was appointed Repre-
sentative to the session of the Grand
Lodges of the World, at Paris, June
18th. 4s S.
Hon. Chas. Schefer, Secretary of
State, of Minnesota, was serenaded
in this city last night
The new Greek Minister to the
United States, Mr.. Pangabie, arrived
1T Boston to-day. on the steamer
Cuba, en- route to Washington.
A Havana letter of the 29th says
the new taxation scheme meets some
opposition from merchants. Meert Il
Co. have protested against it, and it is
undoubted that other foreign houses
have resolved to follow suit, and that
hundreds of dealers intend to return
their licenses
New YORK, June 4-The steamer
St. Laurent has not yet arrived,
though enormously reported last
night. .st..s.f ~
Dry Goods market without particu-
lar change to-day. o4
a. ST.LOUIS.