Associated press Dispatches.
The
French in
Mexico — The Air-line Ren Between
Washington and New York--
Secretary McCulloch Bound for New York.
Washington, December 21.--The Government has received nothing official from the
French Emperor indicating the withdrawal of the
French troops from
Mexico.
The French Minister has indicated that such is the
Emperor's intention.
Maximilian has already arranged to supply their places with
Austrian troops.
It seems to be the settled determination of Congress to pass a bill for an air-line road between
Washington and New York.
A bill for this purpose is now in the hands of
Thaddeus Stevens.
Secretary McCulloch left this city to-day for New York.
It is said he wants more money.