The Sun.
London, England, 1856-07-07 00:00:00

THE INDIA MAILS.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamier
hidui, Captain Brooks, Admiralty agent, Lient.
Dennehy, R.N., arrived at Southampton on St-
turday with the heavy portion •of the India and
China mails. She left Alexandria on June 21 ;
Malta, June 25 ; and Gibraltar June 30. She
brought 109 passengers, among whom was Meer
Mahommed Khan, the son of a Scindean prince,
Meer Ali Morad, of Khurpore, now in this country.
Meer Ali Morad was deposed by Lord Dalhousie.
Meer Mahommed Khan is a fine-looking man. He
is a man of great weatlh, and in religion a Mahom-
medan. The object of his visit to England is to see
the country. He was accompanied by four attend-
ants—handsome-lookingman, with immense beards,
all dressed in the costume of Scinde. From the
Indus we have news that the miniature yacht Mus-
tapha Bay, belonging to a nephew of the Pacha of
Egypt, and intended for cruising on the river Nile,
arrived safely at Alexandria from Southampton on
the 4th ult. Notwithstanding she is no bigger than
an Isle of Wight steamer, she was more than 13
days under steam—a remarkable circumstance, as
it was considered such a small vessel could only
perform aseavoyage under sail. She was altogether
a month on her voyage. . .

On the 27th ult., at 10 p.m., the French steamer
Palmella ran into the British barque Queen and
cut her .down to the water's edge, causing her to
founder immediately. The captain and crew of
her, 80 in number, saved themselves by jumping
on ;board the Palmella, in which ship they were
conveyed to Gibraltar.

AMERICA.
LIVERPOOL, SUNDAY.

The Royal mail steam-ship Arabia, Stone com-
mander, arrived in the Mersey evening, with ad-
vices from New York to the 25th ult., 178 passen-
gers, and 1,570,309 dols. in specie on freight.
At 5 p.m. on the 2d inst. the Arabia passed the
Royal mail steam-ship Africa, hence.
Tile United States mail steam-ship Atlantic,
hence, arrived out on the 22d ult., and the steam-
ship North Star, from Southampton, on the 24th
ult.
The nominations for President and Vice-Presi-
dent had proceeded vigorously, and the following
candidates are now in the field :—For President,
Democratic, James Buchanan, Pennsylvania • Re-
publican, John C. Fremont, California;inow-
Nothingßolters, N. P. Bans, jun., Massaclusetts ;
Know-Nothing SO-Bolters, IL F. Stockton, Now
Jersey ; Abolition, Gerrit Smith, New York. For
Vice-President, J. C. Breckenridge, Keutueky ;
W. L. Dayton, New Jersey • A. J. Donelson,
Tennessee ; W. F. Johnston, Pennsylvania ; Ken-
neth Raynor, North Carolina ; S. M'Farland,
Pennsylvania.
In the Senate Mr. Clayton had made a long
_speech, full of quotations from Lord Clarendon's
speich during the debate on the Central Americas
question,
,in which- he accused his lordship of hav-
ing misrepresented him. General Cass made some
remarks upon the subject, and Mr. Toombs ex-
pressed an opinion that the Central American diffi-
culty might be settled by arbitration. This mem-
ber alsb give notice of another plan tor the pacifica-
tion of Kailsas. He proposes to have a census taken
of the popnlation.of the territory, a registration of
voters fur the protection of the freedom of the
ballot-boas and an' election of delegates to a con-
vention to form a constitution, preparatory to the
admission of Kansas as a Sate as early as practic-
able.. A xi essagehad been received from the Pre-
sident, in response to a resolution asking for a copy
of the instructions to Mr. Buchanan, late Minister
at England, on the subject of the invitation to the
British Government to enter into a treaty similar
to that between Russia and the United States, re-
cognising the principle in favour of neutral com-
merce, that free ships make free goods. A joint
resolution, appropriating $40,000 for the purchase
of the British Artic exploring ship Resolute had
passed. It is designed to refit the vessel, and re-
store her to the British Government. Mr. Geyer
had introduced -a bill, providing for the faithful
execution of the provision of the Kansas Nebraska
Act in Kansas. . _ _

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' In the House of Representatives Mr. Lakeman
(Nigger Worshipper), of New York, had given no-
tice of his intention to introduce a bill, amending
the act of 1818, prohibiting the introduction or im-
portation of slaves. •
Padre Vijil had left Washington on his return
home. "-The climate of the north is said to dis-
agree with him."
General Gadsden had arrived in Washington with
the new treaty and convention with Mexico.
Mr. Fillmore had been received most enthusias-
tically upon his return from Europe by his friends
and supporters, whom he addressed in suitable
terms, and to whom he expressed a hope that the
day was far distant when they should see one por-
tion of their country arrayed against another.
In 'a letter accepting the nomination of the De-
mocratic National Convention held at Cincinnati,
Mr. Buchanan thus expresses his principles and
policy He says:—
"In the first place, I cordially concur in the senti-
ments expresied by the Convention on the subject of
civil and religious liberty. No party founded on reli-
gious or political intolerance towards one class of Ame-
rican citizens, whether born in our own or in a foreien
bit,d, cm. long continue to_exiet in this country. We..
aie all equal before God and the- Constitution ; and the
dark spirit of deepotiern and bigotry, which would
create odious distinctions among our fellow-citizens,
will,be speedily rebuked by a free and enlightened pub:
lie opinion.
"The agitationon the question of domestic slavery
has ton long distracted and divided the people of this
Union, and alienated their affections from each other.
This agitation has assumed many forms since its com-
mencement, but it now seems to be directed chiefly to
the territories, and, judging from its present character,
I think we may safely anticipate that it is rapidly ap•
proaching a 'finality.' The recent legislation of Con-
gress re-pecting dothestic slavery, derived, as it has
been, from the original and pure fountain of legitimate
political power, the Will of the majority, promises ere
long to allay the dangerous 'excitement. This legisla-
tion is foundedupoin principles as ancient as free go-
vernment itself, and, in accordance with them, has
simply declared that the people of a territory, like those
of a StateP :shall-decide for themselves whether slavery
shelf orshall nett-exist within their limits.

"The iiebraelta Kansas Act does no more than give
tlie force of law to this elementary principle of self-
government, declaring it to be the true intent and
meaning of this act not to-legislate slavery into any ter-
ritory or state, nor to exclude it therefrom ; but to leave
the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate
their domestic institutions in their own way, subject
only to the constitution of the United States.' This
principle wilt surely not be controverted by any indi-
vidual of any party professing deVotion to popular go-
vernment. Besides, how vain and illusory would any
other principle prove in practice in regard to the terri,
torie4 ! This is apparent from the fact, admitted by all.
that alter a territory shall have entered the Union, and
became a state, no constitutional power would then
exist which could prevent it from either abolishing or
establishing slavery, as the case may be, according to
its sovereign will and pleasure

"Most happy would it be for the country if this long
agitation were at as end. During its whole progress it
has produced no practical good to any human being,
while it has been the source of great and dangerous evils.
It has alienated and estranged one portion of the Union
from the other, and has even seriously threatened its
very existence. To my own personal knowledge, it has
produced the imprenion among foreign nations that our
great and glorious confederacy is in constant danger of
dissolution. This does us serious injury, because an-
knoWleaged power and stability always command respect
among nations; and are among the best securities against

unjust aggression, and in favour of the maintenanta of
honourable peace.
" May we not hope that it is the mission -of-the-demo-
cratic party, now the only surviving C.mservative pt rty
of the country, ere long to overthrow all sectional par les,
and restore the peace, friendship, and metal confidence
which prevailed in the good old time among the different
members of the confederacy ? Its character is strict:y
national, and it therefore asserts no principle for the
guidance of the federal Government which is not adopted
and sustained by its members in each and every State.
For this reason it is everywhere the same determined foe
of all geographical parties, so much and so justly dreaded
by the Father of his Country. From its very nature it
must continue to exist so long as there is a zonstitution
and a Union to preserve. A conviction of these truths
has induced many of the purest, the ablest, and most
independent of our former opponents, who have differed
from us in times gone by upon old and extinct party
issues, to c tme into our ranks and devote theniseiv s
with us to the cause of the constitution and the Union
Under these. circumstances I most cheerfully pledge my-
self, should the nomination of the Convention be ratified
by the people, that all the power and influence constitu-
tionally possessed by the Executive shall be exerted in a
firm but conciliatory spirit, during the single term I shall
remain in office, to restore the same harmony among the
sister States which prevailed before this apple of discord.
in the form of slavety agitation, had been cast into their
midst. Let the members of the family abstain from in-
termeddling with the exclusive domestic concerns of each
other, and cordially unite, on the basis of perfect equa-
lity among themselves, in promoting the great national
objects of common ititereet to all, and the good work
will be instantly accomplished."
In regard to their foreign policy he excuses hiat•
self from entering into particulars, but thinks it
ought to be based upon the principle of doing jus-
tice to all nations and requiring justice from thew
in return. He adds :--:-..
" Should I be placed in the Executivei"o„air, I shall
use my best. exertions to cultivate peace and friendship
with all nations, believing this to be our bigLiest policy
as well es our most imperative dirty ' • but—AT the dame
"time I shall never forget that in casethenebehtsit` should
arise, which I do .not now apprehead;l:ol4 Aiional
rights and national honour must be presery 44.
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all
hazards and at arty sacrifice."

The • Hon. James J. Strang, commonly 'dined
King Strang," the leader and prophet of the
Mormons located on Beaver Islands, had been shot
by two of his followers, and received injuries frols
which he was not likely to recover. Strang was:the
ruling spirit among the Mormons, a large•number of
whom are Welsh; who are located on and havecon•
trol of the six islands in the northern part andneer
the outlet of Lake Michigan, called Beaver Islands,
and since 1853 he has represented Newago county,
which is composed of those islands, in the lower
branch of the Michigan Legislature. He has bees
the means, in times past, of causing considerable
disturbance in the regions adjacent to where be
resides, and robbery, murder, and piracy are crimes
which have been freely attributed to him and his
followers.

Au extract from a private letter from Granada,
Nicaragua, published in the New York Herald
under date of J une 1, says that a communication
had just been received from the Govertimeut of
Costa Rica in which they acknowledge the Govern'
went of President Rivas and General Walker,
considering the war at an end, and offering to be'
come responsible for all the expenses of the war.
By the arrival at New Orleans of Mr. Mralingt
the United States' Minister to Guatemala, informs'
tion has been received that the Guatemala army
of 2,000 men had been ordered to invade Nica'
ragua.

-Late intelligence from Kansas states that a let'
ter from Westport, dated June 17, to the Repub
can says :
" Colonel Sumner has put the California and Santa r°
routes and all the principal roads leading through KO'
sag under blockade. He has driven Buford, Jonah
Shelby, and all leading emigrants desirous of beecquiag
peaceable settlers out of the territory."
Another letter from Kansas City, of the I.6t°
ult.' says :
"Colonel Sumner intends to arrest every person nadir
indictment in Kansas, and has declared that neitbe
Lane nor anybody else shall come with an armed ford
into the territory through lowa, Nebraska, or other
routes, except over his body. the night of the 130
an attempt was made to murder the new sheriff of Dour
las county, who lives at Franklin. Three men came 0,
his house and fired into the window at his bed, sad
then broke open the door, when the sheriff shot opr
dead and the rest tied."
The same letter states that Colonel Sumner bad
received despatches from Fort Kearney, givivi
him information that a band of Chenezen Indian°
had joined a party of Sioux, and had again pro;
claimed war. One white had been killed. Colotkeh
Sumner immediately despatched a company to fort
Kearney from the camp near Westport.
By the arrival of the steam-ship Texas at 140,
Orleans news had been received from the city 0`
Mexico to the sth and from Vera Cruz to the Bth
ult. There existed a great excitement caused 11
differences between the Congress and Cabinet, so
by the arrival of the Spanish squadron at Vera•Crue'
A. proposition has been introduced into Congreo
declaring the decree which reorganises the. Prig
Council illegal. It was in the end agreed that the
new councillors should resign, and that Covet°
should refuse to accept the resignation of Alvare%'
The Cabinet had positively refused to receive the
new Spanish Minister so long as his demands were
backed by the presence of a fleet of vessels of war,
and it was thought that Spain would not gain any'
thing by, the mission. Au alliance with the Unite°
States was advocated by many. Generals Sante
Anna and Woll had been published as deserters by
the-military commission. The Jesuits were about
to be deprived of their property, and the decree d'
Santa Anna for their restoration revoked. '
Buenaventura Vivo had returned to Memo.
The. steam-ship Quaker City had arrived with
dates from Havannah to the 17th ult.
There is no news of importance from 'Cubs'
Everything in the island was quiet. No
genre had been received from the officials sent to
Costa Rica.
The U.S. steam-frigate Susquehanna, Captsfri
Sands, reported " all right " at San Juan.
The stock of sugars on hand was 265,000 boxes;
shipped last week, 40,000 The market was at
stand, but firm at last prices. Molasses scarce,
and advanced in price. Freights dull—more se,
than at last advices. The British ship Hope 110
arrived with 450 coolies.
From our commercial advices we learn that the
New York money market remained quiet, with an
abundant supply. In exchange prices for the
steamer closed firm at 91 to 10 per cent. on Lou'
don ; sf. 161 c. to sf. 15c. 60 days, and sf. 1140'
short sight Paris ; sf. 16,' c. to sf. 15c. Antwerp
and 363 to 36a Hamburg. In cotton the business
had continued light, but previous prices were main'
tamed. Holders, in the face of decreasing leceiptol
I were not disposed to yield. The market, closed
somewhat unsettled. The flour-market, after s°
advance of 10c. to 20c., had closed rather
tamely. Canada flour had improved, but the
demand was not active, the market closed firre
at 5 dollars GO con s to b dollars for common super'
' fine to choice extra. For southern flour au Da"
vance of 10a. to 15c., had been obtained: Rye
flour was in moderate request. Corn meal firto
and in good demand. An active inquiry bad pre'
vailed for wheat, slightly checked by the sample°
offering. For pork the demand was good, at a°
advance of $1 on mess and 50c. on other descrip'
tions. For beef the inquiry was good, and the tope
of the- market stronger. Cut meats had bec,orae,
very scarce, and a substantial rise in prices had
taken place. Bacon was scarce and much wantea.,
Lard less plentiful, and 'le. higher. The stocks co
turpentine had atigineuted, but was held firmly'
Spirits of turpentine were steady at 37c. In iron
there was scarcely anything doing. The market
for freights, With increased offerings to Great Bri'
taro, was firmer, grain to Liverpool being 7d. is
bulk and 71d. in ships' bags ; flour, 2s. 40. to 24.
6d. ; cotton, 3 1-16 d., and resin 2s. The Chicag°
Times states that ever since the Reciprocity Treat);
went into operation pearl barley has been admitted
at all the ports duty free, but that Secretary Gil'
thrie of the Treasury has now decided that it je
not entitled to the remission.

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