Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-06-24

not doubt that Mrs. Jerks IL equal to the
trick OF fabricating the letter which has
caused all this fuss and turmoil, but We
mistake the character OF this intriguing
woman, II II was done as a practical Joke,
OF done without accompliccs, Her exam.
nation IL TO be continual to-day, and al
though Sherman seems pretty we'll out
OF the scrape. the public wishes a fuller
history OF what was dono In parlor + ON
that memorable morning, In the presence
OF so many visiting statesmen"
Tho TrJnRs editorial says: "The con.
f~essions OF Mrs. jerks were not needed 10
establish the good name Of sherman, or
10 complete the vindication Of tho Presi-
dent. Anderson's examination was q CON-
pletc failure Of the charges he was called
10 support. But what ah illustration do
Saturdays proceedings afford OF the insane
folly Of this whole Investigation ? The at.
tack upon the title Of the President, the
scheme 10 overturn the entire machinery
OF government, has nothing better to rest
upon than an alleged copy, which nobody
has proved. Of o feigned letter. which no
body has seen, concocted by . woman In
politics, interpreted by = miserable drunk.
en- adventurer whom nobody can believe
on oath. To what pitiable conditions do
the last Developments reduce Potter's
Committee II will DO obliged to report.
not only that the charges presented TO the
House with 80 much emphasis and passion
are not sustained, but that there never
was any ground for making them"
Tho Times editorial says: "There can
now no longer DO any doubt that the inves-
tigation will end In moro dismal failure
than at first expected. Potter and his
friends have succeeded In proving TO tho
Satisfaction Of tho country that they have
been grossly misled by their principal wit.
ness. and thoroughly outwitted by .
woman"
A Time. Washington special says II is
generally believed that Butler has some
letters In reserve which will damage many
Of tho statements made by Mrs. jerks.
The production OF Mrs. jerks letter 10 Rel.
logg, which 20 much surprised that lady.
shows that Butler has not been Idle In
hunting up correspondence. and ho has
doubtless other letters Of an equally inter-
esting character. His possession Of this
letter induces the belief that Kellogg and
Pitkin are assisting him to throw some
light upon the mystery.
MeKensis's Iavxsion OF Mexico.
GALVESTON. June 2i.-An Eagle Pass
special says Gems. Mckenzie and shafter
arrived here last night. Their commands
will arrive tomorrow. They penetrated
Mexico about 45 miles from New Town,
the place Of crossing. and about IS miles
east OF ~ssrsgossa, where they were met by
detachments Of the Mexican army under
Col. valdey. drawn mp In line Of battle.
The Mexican commander inquired the
purpose Of his invasion, informing Nc.
| kenzio that he had orders 10 repel an
American invasion, and that he (McKen.
zie) should not proceed further. The
| Mexican position obstructing the American
| progress, Mckenzie warned them TO get
out Of his way, saying that II they did not
do NO by 4 o'clock that day, ho would
| shoot where the Mexicans were standing.
at tho same time putting his men In order
OF battle. At tho appointed time the
Americans advanced. Their numbers ap.
peared 10 overAwe tho Mexicans. who has
tily withdrew TO O safe distance, but keep
| Ing In sight Of the American troops. Nc
Kenzic asked valdey II he intended to OBJ.
struct the Americana route again, to
which yAldey replied that II Was his
tMcKenzie's) business 10 guard against
that. lie would come again soon. Valdey
| offered . detachment OF his force 10 escort
the Americans TO the place Of crossing.
Mckenzie declined the offer. saying that
he WAS able TO take care OF himself. How
ever, the Mexicans saw Mckenzie safely
| cross the river. The Mexican force was
| inferior 10 the American. hence no blame
should DO attached 10 tho Mexican officers
for not attacking. No captures were made
during the expedition. This 10 the Amer
lean version.
WIN. Cullen Bryant's Will.
NEW YoRK, Juno 23.-The will OF tho
late VIM. Cullen Bryant was offered for
probate yesterday to the Surrogate OF
Queens county, at Jamaica. II is dated
December @. 1872. Is In his own handwrit.
ing, and Ia remarkably legiblc. 1t bears
no trace Of trembling or nervousness.
Besides his two daughters. one the vito
Of Parko Goodwin, and tho other unmar-
ried. only two persons get any portion
OF the estate. which Is estimated at $780,.
600. Had Mr.. Bryant survived his
equally divided between his nephews and
nieces. and those OF his wife. The requests
otherwise than to his daughters, are four
acres OF land and : 5000 to tho overseer OF
his estate. q. u. Cline. and 5000 to the
a.