The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-04-21

S9'"een the c0nbenulng parties III
Whereast the Republic of Mexico,
though relieved from the presence OF
Q foreign enemy by the final with.
drawal OF the French troops, cont.
nues to be convulsed by bloody
civil war, in which the Mexicans are
ranged on opposite sides; and where.
as the United States are bound. hy
neighborhood and republican sympe.
thies, to do nll in their power for the
welfare of the Mexican people, and
this obligation becomes more appa.
rent from the present condition OF
affairs, where each party is embittered
by protracted conflict; therefore,
Resofced, That it is proper for the
Government of the United States.
acting in the. interest of humanity
and Christianity, to tender its good
offices, by way of mediation between
the contending parties of the Repub-
nc OF Mexico, in order to arrest a
deplorable civil war and to obtain
the establishment of Republican,
Government ON n foundation of
peace and harmony
Mr.. Henderson gave notice OF his
intention of Offering an amendment
to the resolution:
Resolred,' by the Senate of the
United States, That in case Maxi
milan shall, OF an early day, see fit
to abdacate his authority in Mexico,
and shall signify desire to with.
draw himself and his foreign troops
from the country, to the end that the
civil war may be terminated, the
United States would be gratifed that
the President would tender the good
offices of our Government, to secure
at it's hands republican government
IN Mexico, and for the native follow
ers Of Maximilian such mild and
humane terms. rs characterizes the
conduct of all civilized warfare.
The resolution and substitute were
laid on the table and ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. Cole submitted the following,
Which lies over:
Whereas, misunderstanding ex-
lists between Prussia and France.
sprlnging out of the annexation of
the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and
war between these powers is immi-
nent; therefore,
RESOLVED, That the President of the
United States be requested to offer its
friendly mediation, to the end that
the etfusion of blood may be avoided.
The trial of VIM. E. Cleaver, for
the murder of Mary Ann Reeves by
brutal violence, which occupied the
attention of the Criminal Court the
entire week, WIS concluded this after
noon bya verdict of manslaughter.
CHARLESTON, April Arrived
Steamer Patapsco, Baltimore; Mo-
neka and Montrieu, New York; brig
Frederick Swansea and schooner Ma
poleon, Norfolk; schooner Navila,
Cardenas. Sailed-Steamer Sara,
gossa, New York; bark Walker, Bos.
ton; schooners B. H. Jones and Will.
lie Lowe, for Northern ports.
SAN Francisco, April 17.-The re-
ports of the egress of Maximilian
from Queretaro, without giving bat
tie, and the rumors Of the Liberal
forces being in part defeated, and
suffering for supplies, are directly
contradicted; the report of a revolu-
ton in San Luis Potosi is also denied
Letters received from Juarez, to-day,
make no mention of any disturb.
ances having taken place, or being
anticipated. Consul Goedfrey has
received letter from Gen. Cortinas,
with reference to the operations at
Queretaro, dated March 16, which
stetes that the Liberals made q recon-
noisance in force, bringing on an en-
gagement, which lasted eight hours,
and resulted in driving the Imperial
lists from some of their possessions.
Advices from LOVER California give
an account of an attempted revolu-
tion. 1t appears that CASTOR Dar-
ters, on the 1st. of April, landed at
LaPaz, from Mazatlan, and pro-
claimed Navarette q revolutionary
exile, and said that he would reach
the former place by the next steamer,
with 200 men, to re-instate himself
as the Governor of the Territory.
On the route to LaPaz, Darters en-
listed few of the adherents of Ma
varette. He took San Antonio by
surprise, and made prisoners of tho
officers. From San Antonia, he went
to La Paz, and attacked the house OF
the Governor; but he found himself
surrounded by troops, and his small
band fled, were pursued and over
taken. Darters was ordered to be
shot on April 8. According to the
facts stated, the petty revolution was
contemplated with q view TO nlundnr