The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1867-01-05
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Mexican AHairs.

Mexican Affairs
New YoRK, Dec 22.-The Herald s
Brownsville special dispatch of the 18th
! says: Matters are uncertain in Mata-
moras. Merchandise is being rapidly
forwarded to the interior, in anticipation
of new difficulties Escobedo left Mon
terey on the 18th, having on the 18th
issued q proclamation, declaring null the
decrees and all acts of functionaries not
sanctioned by the Liberal Canales and
Cortinas marched on the 1lth ostensibly
for the interior. But it is noticed they
limit themselves to Tamaulipas- II is
rumored that both pronounced against
Juarez The movements Of 0rtcga are
very secret,
Havana adyices to the 18th say the
general supposition is that Macmillan
will run away at the FIRST chance. His
Private Secretary and q portion of the
Imperial baggage have already gone to
Europe.
Vera Cruz dates to the 9th confirm
tho news Of Maximilian's proclamation.
IIc will remain. The Imperial papers
say this decision creates joy; but the
Estafette, (8azaiue's organ,) says all re.
rljoicing was by the clergy, aud that the
people are Disguised, and will never sub.
nit. The French party wish him 10 go
but not till after appointing Baxaine Re-
gent.
NEW York, Dec. 23d AT Havana
it was reported Bazaine endeavored to
comm unicate with Sherman and Camp.
!, tka1t .a1 s.k...utaI x.sah 80 al -
pleting the evacuation. Sherman replied
that the French got themselves into a
difficult position, and might get out as
they could
The French seized the Vera Cruz Gus
tom House on December 10th.
Miscellaneous News Items.
| WASHINGTON, Dec 22.-The Presi-
dent will Immediately issue an order abol.
ishing Military Commissions for the trial
Of civilians.
New York, Dec. 22-Flour dull at
Is cts lower; holders are not pressing
sales Trade brisk at sl2 12m12 25.-
/ Wheat dull nominally low.
NEW ORLEANS. Dee 22-The future
movements of Gen Sherman are not
known, but il is reported that he has re-
eeived telegram from Washington TO let
Mexico alone.
( WAsHIsGToN, Dec. 22.-Advices from
( Minister Campbell have not been made
q public, but they represent his inability Il
: reach the JGarez Government.
a NEW YoRK, Dec. 22.-The Secretary
Of the Interior has approved the grant oi
three additional sections of overfowed
lands to MArysville and Stockton, amount
! ing TO over Ill. 900 acres.
: WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-Confdence
: in the passage of the District suffrage bill
;. inspires the negroes to hold meetings and
e organize for the next IN nieipal elections
a il Washington and Georgetown. Albert
4 Lee. wealthy negro produce dealer, own
. ing an elegant mansion in Georgetown
:, will probably run for Mayor of that towt
in February, and it is believed, will b.
, elected.
The Treasury holds s9i. 900, 900 II
gold. including s1s 900. 900 Of certificates
The Potomac is frozen over at George
town.
s Foreign News.
c LONDON, Dec. 20.-Moncy steady
a Consols, So!
The Menatonawah, accompanied bJ
. other vessels Of the American fleet. ar
J rived at Gibralter on the 18th Of Decem
j. Der.
d LONDON, Dec 22d.-The Fenian trou
blcs in Ireland have entirely abated.
Ii II reported on the continent that th'
c French authorities in Mexico seized tn,
= baggage Of Maximilian at Vera Cruz ane
J. took out private letters which would hav'
= compromised Napoleon with the United
States, Maximilan having hastily refused
to give them up.
Consols closed at 500; 5.20's of 1862
e Coupons, 72i.
4 LONDON, Dec 23.-The journal, o
st. Petersburg, denies the alleged un
friendly feeling between Austria ant
Prussia. On the contrary. both are OF
a the best mutual understanding in Gambia
IS Fighting continued. The Turks. ar,
9 strengthening the blockade.
s PARIS, Dec. 20.-The Moniteur edito
rally this morning, thinks that ther,
o can be nodoubt that the relations between
C Italy and the Popo will be arranged on
= sound basis.
i The Letemps announced its unquali
. fed belief that Napoleon has received off
cial intelligence OF the abdication of Maxi
. milan.
/ PARIS, Dec 21--The banquet to Min
y lister Bigelow yesterday was brillian
q meeting. Bigelow returned thanks, an,
! said General Dix would have no difficult,
/ to settle the trouble.
I VADETA, Malta Dec. 16.-A Uni
! ted States sloop of war has arrived here
bound to Alexandria, to take Surratt bacl
to America.
c BERLIN, Dec. 23.-The Upper Hous
Q agreed to the budget, as amended by tn
y Deputies and adopting the bill TO anne,
!. the Duchies.
. BERNE, Dec. 23.-The Swiss Assembl
y voted twelve million francs for breecl
loading rifles.
Virginia Against the Amendment
! WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Letters iron
? Richmond declare that the legislature
: nearly unanimous against the ratification
u of the Constitutional Amendment
! RecOnstructlOn--T Presidency
y Ideas.
VI CHARLESTON, Dec. 26.-ColonelW Weth
J. erhee State Senator. intrusted with an in