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

THE INDIA MAILS.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Indus, Captain Brooks, Admiralty agent, Lieut.
Dennehy, R.N., arrived at Southampton on Si-
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- i
ants—handsome-looking man , 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 Paella 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 a sea voyage 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.
The United States mail steam-ship Atlantic,
hence, arrived out on the 22d ult., and the steam-
ship North Star, from Southampton, on the 24th

The nominations for President and Tice-Presi-
dent had proceeded vigorously, and the following
candidates ale now in the field :—For President,
Democratic, James Buchanan, Pennsylvania • Re-
publican, Jqhn C. Fremont, California;
Know-
Nothing Bolters, N. P. Banks, jun., Massachusetts;
Know-Nothing Sub-Bolters, R. F. Stockton, New
Jersey ; Abolition, Gerrit Smith, New York. For
Vice-President, J. C. Breckenridge, Kentucky ;
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 bad made a long
speech, full of quotatiOns from Lord Clarendon's
speech during the debate on the Central American
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 also gave notice of another plan for the pacifica-
tion of Kansas. Ile proposes to have a census taken
of the population of the territory, a registration of
voters for the proteCtion of the freedom of the
ballot-box, and an election of delegates- to a con-
vention to form a constitution, preparatory to the
admission of Kansas as a State as early as practic-
able. A message had 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 .$4'1,000 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.

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 rec3ived most enthusias-
tically upon hi:- 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. Ho says :
"In the first place, I Cordiilly concur in the senti-
ments expressed by the C ,nvention on the subject of
civil and rellgiouti 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 foreign
lei d, can long continue to exist in this country. We
are all equal before God and the Constitution ; and the
dark spirit of despotism and bigotry, which would
create odious distinctions among our fellow-citizens,
will be speedily rebuked by a free and enlightened pub-
lic opinion.
" The agitation on the question of domestic slavery
has too 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-a
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 repecting domestic 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 founded upon principles as ancientatts free go-
vernment itself, and, in accordance with tbAni, has
simply declared that the people of a territory,',lP those
of a State, shall decide for themselves whether slavery
shall or shall not exist within their limits.

"The Nebraska Kansas Act does no more than give
the force of law to this elementary principle of se:f.
government, declaring it, to he the true intent and
meaning of this act not to -legislate slavery into any ter-
ritorysoestate, nor to exclude it theteirom ; bjat to leave
the people thereof perfectly free.to form aid' regulate
their domestic institutions in their own way, subject
only to the constitution of the United States." This
principle will surely not be controverted by any indi-
vidual of any party professing devotion to poputkr.go-
vernment. Besides, bow vain slid illusory would taw
other principle prove in practice in regard to the terra
tories ! This is apparent from the fact., admitted by all.
that.after a territory shall have entered the Union, and
become 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 an end.," During its whole progress it
has produced no practical good to any hunliap being,
while Akita been the source of great and dangereus
It has alienated and estranged one portion of the Union
from the other, and bas even seriously threatened its
very existence. To my own personal knowledge, it has
produced the impression among foreign nations that our
great and glorious confederacy is in constant danger of
dissolution. This does us serious injury, because ac-
knowledged power and stability always command respect
194914.4 a. tio2B; and are among the best securities against

unjust av,ression, and in favour of the maintenance of
honourable peace.
" May we not hope that it is the mission of the demo-
cratic party, now the only surviving Cunservative party
of the country, ere long to overthrow all sectional par, les,
and restore the peace, friendship, and mutual.confidence
which prevailed in the good old time among the different
members of the confederacy i Its character is strictly
national, and it therefore asserts no principle' for the
guidance of the federal Government whictritenot-adoptsd
and sustained by its memheri iu each-and; etreit:State,
For this reason it is everywhere the same determliaed foe
of all gcngrapbical parties, FO much and so justly dreaded
by the. Father of his-Country. .FFOrtl- its-very nature it
must continue to exist so long as there is a constitution
and a Union to preserve. A conviction of these truths

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has induced many of the purest, the ab st, and most
iniependent of our former opponents, wii :ave differed
from us in times gone by upon old an 'extinct party

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issues, to c ime into our ranks and devote the nleiv.a
with us to the cause of the constituti in and the Union •
Under these circumstances I moat-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 slavely agitation, had been cast into their
midst. Let the members of the familY_Abetain fromin-
fermeddling withthe 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 interest to all, and the good wore
will be instantly accomplished."
In regard to their foreign policy he excuses him-
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 them
in return. He adds :

" Should I be placed in the Executive chair. I sbaill
use my best exertions to cultivate peace and friend 4 -1)
with all nati ins, believing this to be our highest p
as well as our most imperative duty ; but at the hams
time I shall never forget that in.case the necessity ail&
arise, which I do not now apprehend, our national
rights and national honour must be preserved sit all
hazards and at any sacrifice." -
The Hon. James J. Strang, commonly c;4le4
c' King Strang," the leader and prophet o4-7‘-be
Mormons located on Beaver Islands, had beet shot
by two of his followers, and received injuries frbrt
which he was not likely to recover. Strang was the
ruling spirit among the Mormons, a large ng_mber of
whom are Welsh, who are located-on and have con-
trol of the six islands in the northern part and near
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 been
the means, in times past, of causing considerable
disturbance in the regions adjacent to where he
resides, and robbery, murder, and piracy are crimes
which have been freely attributed to him and his
followers.
An extract from a private letter from Granada,
Nicaragua, published in the New York Herald
under date of June 1; says that a communication
had just been received from the Government of
Costa Rica in which they acknowledge the Govern-
ment 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. Mraling,
the United States' Minister to Guatemala, informa-
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 Jane 17, to the Republi-
can says
" Colonel Sumner has put the California and Santa F•
routes and all the 'principal roads leading through Kan-
sas under blockade. lie has driven Buford, Jones,
Shelby, and all leading emigrants desirous of becoming
peaceable settlers dot of the territory."
Another letter from Kansas City, of the 16th
ult., says :
" Colonel Sumner intends to arrest every person under
indictment in Kansas, and has declared that neither
Lane nor anybody else shall come .with an armed force
into the territory through lowa, Nebraska, or other
routes, except over his body.. a the night of the 13th
an attempt was made'to murder the new sheriff of Doug-
las county, who lives at Franklin. Three men came to
his house and fired into the window at his bed, and
then broke open the door, when the sheriff shot one
dead and the rest tied."
The same letter states that Colonel Sumner had
received despatches. from Fort Kearney, giving
him information that a band of Chenezen Indians
had joined a party of Sioux, and had again pro.-
claimed war. One white had been killed. Colonel
Sumner immediately despatched a company to Sort
Kearney from the camp near Westport.
By the arrival of the steam-ship Texas at New
Orleans news had been received from the city of
Mexico to the sth and from Vera Cruz to the Bth
ult. There existed a great excitement caused by
differences between the Congress and Cabinet, and
by the arrival of the Spanish squadron at Vera Cruz.
A. proposition lias been introduced into Congress
declaring the decree which reorganises the Privy
Council illegal. It was in the end agreed that the
new councillors should resign, and that Congress
should refuse to accept the resignation of Alvarez.
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 United
States was advocated by many. Generals Santa
Anna and Well had been published as deserters by
the military commission. The Jesuits were about
to be deprived of their property, and the decree of
Santa Anna for their restoration revoked. Don
Buenaventura Vivo had returned to Mexico.
The steam-ship Quaker City had arrived with
dates from Havantlah to the 17th ult.
There is ,no news of importance from Cuba.
Everything in the island was quiet. No intelli-
gence had been received from the officials sent to
Costa Rica.
The U.S. steam-frigate Susquehanna, Captain
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 a
stand, but firm at last prices. Molasses scarce,
and advanced in price. Freights dull—more so
than at last advices. The British ship Hope had
arrived with 45) coolies.
From our commercial advices we learn that the
New York money market remained quiet, with an
abundant supply. . In exehange prices for the
steamer closed firm at 9/ to' 10' per cent. on Lon-
don ; sf. 161 c. to .sf. 15c. 60 days," and sf. 114 c.
short sight Paris; sf. 164 c. to sf. 15c. Antwerp;
and 36 to 36l Hamburg. In cotton the business
had saw inued light, but previous prices were main-
tained. Holders, in the face of decreasing•receipts,
were not disposed to yield. The market closed
somewhat unsettled. The flour-market, after an
advance of 10c. to 20c., had closed rather
tamely. Canada flour bad improved, but the
demand was not active, the market closed firm
'at 5 dollars 60 cen s to b dollars for common supdr•
fine to choice extra. For southern flour an ad-
vance of 10e. to 15c., had been obtained. Rye
flour was in moderate request. Corn meal firm
and in good &Mani:L.-An active inquiry had pre-
vailed for wheat, slightly Checked. by the, samples
offering. For pork the demand was good at all
advance of $1 on mess and 5 re: on other descrip-
tions. For beef the inquiry was good, and the ti - -
of the market stronger. Cut meats had bee(
very scarce, and a substantial rise in prices 1.,
taken place. Bacon was scarce and much wanti;:el
Lard less plentiful, arkd ic. higher. The stocks Rot
turpentine bad augmented, but was held firm]
Spirits of turpentine were-steady at 37c. •In an
there was scarcely anything doing. The mai
for freights, with increased offerings to Great 7
tain, was firmer, grain to Liverpool being 7d..
bulk and 70. in ships' bags ; flour, 2s. 4id. to
6d. ; cotton, 3 1-16 d., and resin 2s. The Chietig
Times states that ever since the'Reciprocity Treaty
went into operation pearl barley has been admitted.
at all the ports duty free, but that Secretary Gu-
thrie of the Treasury has now decided that it is
not entitled to the remission.

ARRIVAL OF THE ERICSSON.
LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.

This morning the United States mail steam-ship
Ericsson,
,Captain Lowber, arrived in the Mersey,
with the pails from the United States and British
Worth America. She left New York on the 21st
ult., and has brought 80 passengers and $200,000
in specie on freight.. Her news has been antici-
pated by the arrival of the Arabia.

The Gorski Sbornik, a Russian naval journal,
publishes' tbe following notice :—" The military
GeNernlk-general of St. Petersburg informs the
public ti the Emperor has given orders that all
ownerstof boats and barques shall enter into a
written engagement not henceforth to allow any
private individual who may hire their vessels to
take poundings in the sea along the coasts. of the
government of St. Petersburg, nor in the different
months and channelsiof the Neva."

,THE AMERICAN MAILS.—The British and North
American Royal Mail steam-ship Niagara, Capt. A.
Ryr's, sailed about noon, on Saturday, for Halifax and
Boston, with the usual mails, a full complement of pas-,
sengers, and a large cargo of fine goods.
THE AUSTRALIAN MAILS.--Tbe Royal Mail ship
Morning Light, Capt. Giilieg, belonging to the Black
Ball line of Australian packets, left the Mersey yester-
day, for Melbourne, with the usual bi- moi thly mails for
the Australian colonies, about 640 passengers, and a
very large cargo of merchandise on freight. The Royal
Mail ship Mermaid, Capt. Edward Davey, of the White
Star line, will sail with the wills on the 20th inst.

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