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DISASTER TO THE STEAMSHIP BRITANNIA--The
Halifax Morning Post of Goth inst, received at the
Merchants Exchange Boston, states that the steam
ship Britannia which sailed from Boston the 10Th.
about p. M did not arrive at Halifax until about
I a. m. on the 18th, having, during a dense fog
on the night Of the 18th, and on the 18th,
run between 20 and 80 miles east of Halifax, and
struck upon some rocks, supposed off yeddore head,
on the afternoon Of the 18th, between three and four
o'clock. Upon her arrival at Halifax a survey was
held by the officers Of the admiralty and the de-
cison was that with some traing repairs, it would
be safe for her to proceed on her voyage.
The workmen were engaged at the leak the whole
of Saturday, and it was expected that they would
finish at 70 o'clock on last Sunday night. Extra
guards, plankins and caulking were being put
around the injury, so that there could be no poss-
bility Of danger, and she to have proceeded on
her passage on the morning Of the Goth About
fifteen of her passengers left in consequence Of the
accident, but their places were Immediately occu-
pied by others. Among those who remained, and
returned to Boston, were Rev DIR. Roberts, of Bal
timore; Rev. Dr. Kennedy, Of Wilmington, Della
ware; Messrs. Parker and Greenough of Boston,
and a gentleman of Pennsylvania, who had started
with the intention Of attending the worlds conven-
ton In EngIand.--Mw York Tribune, July %.
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From the st. Louis Republican, July y
SANTA FE EXPEDITION.

Late yesterday evening the steamer Radnor
rived from Fort Leayenworth. We learn from Capt.
Luke, that report respecting Capt. Moore's com.
msnd was circulating at the fort and other points,
but subsequent information had satisfied every one
that Il was unfounded. .r.' Ha' -..
A teamster had returned 10 the fort from Col
Kearneys command, and brought in with him sew
eral letters. The advance OF the volunteers had
reached some ninety miles beyond Council Grove.
Col. Kearney, with his staff; was one days travel
from Council Grove, and would, in few days, be
with the advance party. The whole expedition
were progressing as rapidly as the. extreme hot
weather on the plains would admit. Considerable
difficulty is experienced in getting the baggage and
subsistence along A number of the teams had Civ
out owing to the excessive hot weather; and sew
eral Of the OK teams had been famed and otherwise
injured in the drive.
The infantry part Of Col Kearney's command
were behind him some distance, and quite worn
down by the travel. But as this was consequence
anticipated it was believed that in few days, when
the men had become more familiar with the duty
and the toll, they would travel faster and with more
ease than the mounted men.
Up to the time of our latest information, there
had been no case Of serious sickness with any Of
the volunteers.
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II
aims from Fort Boisy, or thereabout 10 the upper
settlements IN the Willamette, 10 take charge Of a
party, whose duty shall be 10 examine the route,
mark It out, and report TO a committee appointed by
you. All the particulars OF the route sho, DO
carefully noted down, particularly the distance be-
tween camps where water can be procured, and the
quality Of the water together with the quantity Of
grass land that may be in the routes whether there
are any sandy deserts 10 cross that would be diff
cult for cattle 10 pass over, isr want Of water and
proper food. ......... ..t -.
The other plan ID to complete the road that has
been commenced byiAlr. Barlow and others, south
OF Mount Hood. Either Of these plans will require
iunds, asd would recommend that committee be
appointed by YOU whose duty it shall be 10 inquire
into the feasibility Of either Of the plans and TO obtain
subscriptions from The settlers of the colony TO carry
the one liked upon into operation; the amount re-
qulred have no doubt can easily be raised,
have made the following appointments during
the recess Of the legislature; w. IL. Wilson, first
Judge for the district Of Champoic in place of E. E.
Parish, who refused to accept the appointment
Also, Robert Moore, judge for the Twalaty district
IN place OF IL. Higgngs, resigned. There 10 va
yancy IN the Clatsop district occasoned by the re-
iasal Of r. Shortess TO accept the Office Of Judge for
that DISTRICT there no court To be held 10 that
district previous to the meeting of the legislature,
have left the Office 10 be filled by you
- received letter from Jesse Apologize, resign
ing his seat in your body representative from tho
Yam Hill district that district will, therefore, not be
fully represented, the notice not received in
time to order election. ......
am happy to say that the emigrants who have
come in this year appear we'll pleased with the regu
ations We have enlered into for government and
mutual protection and express themselves as willing
TO be found on the side of law and order. We con-
slider them valuable acquisition 10 our little colony,
end ind that We are already one people.
l cannot close without uning with you In ex-
pressioDs Of gratitude 10 that Being who has graz
ciously protected infant colony preserved from
war with the sayages that surround us. and from
internal connections; and, enjoying all the blessings
that health can bealow, We may truly say that we
are favored people, aad trust that we may con-
tinue To merit the Divine favor by acknowledging
our dependence on Him, and endeayoring TO Keep
His law in view while making laws for our own
government. ...
GEORGE ABERNETHY.
0REGoN CuY, ID December, l645.
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From the Richmond Enquirer.

II
| The democratic convention at Suwannee has nom
| mated William A. Kahn the candidate for Con-
gress. William III. Brockenbrough, of Leon, and
Chandler G. Yonge, Of Jackson, were put In nom
iDaton. There was no election on the first ballot
| the vote standing-Yonge 30, Brockenbrough %.
Mr.. Y.'s name was then withdrawn, and the name
~. III. Bronson, ofSt Johns, was presented. The
second ballot observation-disclosures IS, Bronson
30. After eight unsuccessful ballotlnss the names
Of Brockenbrough and Bronson were Withdrawn
and then William A. Kain, Of Apaachicola was
unanimously nominated. He seems to have been
taken up as the compromise candidate, and will
doubtless receive the whole democratic vote, and
be elected
Mr.. Brockenbrough has represented Florida
with great efficiency and distinction. Some time
since we made extracts from his circular, in which
he warmly supported the convention, and magnani-
mousy volunteered to sustain its choice. He is
too good = republican not to be among the most
devoted supporters of Mr.. Kahn, whose election
will place Florida on an impregnable democratic
basis. .e.4. .... .-
OF the nominee, the Tallahassee Floridian says:
"He is gentleman of high order Of intelligence,
Of perfect integrity and of attentive business hab-
its. Having been most Of his life engaged in mer-
camille pursuits, he has acquired practical turn of
mind which will be most useful in representative
He can act most advantageously in all practical mat
tiers of interest the State and the country. true
republican, he acts with the democratic party, and
is soundly imbued with all its principles. We ask
all democrats in every part of the State, to give
him their cheerful and active support. Although
not our first choice, he is our choice now, and we
will every influence in our power to have him
elected. There are no prejudices against him. he is
not beset by any sectional objections; and no dem
crat can have any excuse for refusing to aid in his
success. He comes before the people under favora-
BILE circumstances. His services in the State Senate
last winter won for him much commendaton, and
his popularity everywhere insures him an easy vic
tory" - t "sf.f..."#@ |t. '4@
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lfornla for the purpose of settling in that country
and have therefore 10 direct thai you will proceed
TO their camp, and endesyor TO raise from amongst
mem Tour or i've companies of volunteers to Join
me IN my expedition TO that country; each company
TO consist OF any number between IS and 1903. The
oiheers OF the companies viii be captain, first
Lieutenant and second lieutenant who will be elect
ed by the priyates, a1d subject TO your approval,
aud tho captains then 10 appoint their non-com.
missoned officers, also subject TO your approval.
The companies, upon being thus organized, will be
mustered by. you into the service Of the United
States and from that day will commence to receive
the pay, rations, and other allowances given 10
other infantry volunteers each according to his rank
You will, upon mastering into the service the fourth
company be considered az having the rank, pay,
and emolumsnts Of Lieutenant colonel Of infantry,
and are authorized TO appoint an adutant, sergeant
ma)or, and quarermaster sergeant for the bat
talon.
The companies, after being organized, will be
marched TO this post, where they viii be armed and
prepared for the field after which they will, under
your command, follow on my trail in the direction
Of Santa Fe, and whsro you viii receive further or
ders from me.
You will, upon organizing the companies, require
provisions, wagons, horses, mules, &c. You must
purchase everything which 10 necessary, and give
tho necessary drafts upon the quartermastsr and
eommssary Departments at this post, which drafls
will be paid upon presentation.
You will have the Mormons distinctly TO under
stand that l wish 10 take than a. volunteers for
twelve months; that they will be marched TO Cali
fornia, receiving pay and allowances during the
above time, and at its expiration they viii be dis
charged, and allowed TO retain their private prop
erty tho guns and aecoutrements to be furnished to
them at this post Each company will be allowed
four women as aundresses who VIII travel with the
company, receiving rutons and other allowances
given TO the laundresses Of our army.
With the foregoing conditions, which are hereby
mis- m he nd hteh NDf ha fat h.
fully kept by us and other officers in behalf Of the
government OF the United Siates, l cannot doubt
but that you will, in few days, be able to raise
Ave hundred young and efficient men for this eIpe-
dition.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
8. w. KEARNEY,
Colonel Of la Dragons.
Capt JAMES ALLEN, LIST Rsgr Dragons,
Fort Leayenworth.
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CIRCULAR TO THE MoRMoNs.

MoRaosE have come among you instructed by
Colonel s. w. Keaney, Of the United States army
now commanding the "army Of the west, !" TO visi
the Mormon camp, and to accept the services, fo'
hoeipe months, Of four or Ave companies Of Mormon
men, who may be willing To their country for
that period in our present war with Mexico; this
force to unite with the "army ofthe wesn at Sants
Fe, and be marched thence TO California where they
will be discharged. They will receive pay and ra-
tons, and other allowances, such as other volun-
teers regular soldiers receive, from the day they
shall be mustered into the service and will be emit
ders Of the army; and when discharged, as contem.
plated, at California, they will be given, grais, the
arms and accouremenn with which they will be
fully equipped at Fort Leavenworth. ""
| Thus is offered to the Mormon people now-this
year-an opportunity Of sending portion of their
young and INDECENT men to the ultimate destination
Of their whole people, and entirely at the expense OF
the United States; and this advanced party thus
pave the way and look out tho land for their breth
rem to come after them.
The pay ola private volunteer is seven dollars
per month; and the allowance for clothing is the
cost price Of clothing Of regular soldier.
Those of the Mormons who are DESTROYS of serv-
ing their country the conditions here enumerated
are requested to meet me at their PRINCIPAL CAMP,
at the Council Bluffs, whittier am now going TO
consult with their principal men, and to receive and
organize the force contemplated to be raised. will
receive all healthy able men OF from 1s to As years
Of age.
J. ALLEN, Capt. Ist Dragons.
CANT OF THE MoaMoNs AT MouNr PIscAH,
June 26, 1886.
ARKANsAs REGIMENT or voLUNTEERs-Ths regi-
ment has reached the rendezvous at Washington,
and officers have been elected. Archibald Yell,
member Of Congress, was chosen colonel John 8.
Roane, lieutenant colonel; DR.. Soland Borand, ma
jor, and --- Msagers, adjutant The Arkansas
Democrat says: s....a -.
at was uncertain when they would march for San
Antonio, as only portion Of their provisions had
arrived at Fulton, and none we believe, Of their
arms, camp equipments, &c. Those indispensable
requisites at Shreveport, and the river too low
for them to be brought up by water. 1t was sup
posed that wagons would be sent down for them
or possibly, that the volunteers would march to
that point, and proceed from thence to San An.
tonic" T. :. q p! q. 'hn .'...... "..
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States dragons must be at Fort Leavenworth by
this time, or perhaps on their way after ua. What
further increase Of force we are to have you proba-
bly, know better than l do
The creek now eneamped on is called,
understand, "Big John Creek" little further
on is said to be "Bg John Spring." large and re-
freshng fountain. | wish We could take il along
with U.s. Yours, truly,
JOHN BROWN
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was frequently mixed with that of an exploded
shell, and have no doubt several of them were
killed, We succeeded in getting about $1,000 gal,
Ions Of water, which fills up for the present. and on
the morning OF the 10Th we got underway, and TO
turned TO our anchorage off Green island.
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July 25d

"ORTHINGTON g. sNETHEN, At
w torney and Counsellor at Law, Wash.
ngton, d. O., practices in the Supreme Court of the
United States and nseveral courts Of the District of
Columbia, and prosecutes all manner of claims
against the United States either before Congress- or
the different departments Of the government
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These Of course are all under the command of
Col Kesrney, who is the great "war chief" Of the
expedition. Il is believed here, from all we have
learned, that Capt Cooks company Of United
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05
From The Indiana Democrat, October 80.
To orr Patrons.

The undersigned, Of the proprietors of this pa:
per, after due deliberaion, and consultation with
those lie esteems his best friends personally as well
the best rienl Of the democratic party of Indiana
has concluded to cease It's publication. This is the
last number shall issue in is present form. / shall
publish extra for five weeks, for the purpose of FL.
ing the legal time for the publication of some adyer.
tsements, which will be sent 10 all the subscribers:
for which, however no charge will be made.
Some of the warm friends of the Democrat will re-
greet its SUSPENSION doubt not, but am fully con-
WINGED that time will prove that this arrangement is
best for all concerned
Prominent among the reasons for this step is the
fact that Mr.. Morrison is absent, in Mexico and is
not expected 10 return until the close of the war; and
is consequently unable TO prosecute the original de-
sign in It's establishment.
| A word 10 those indeJlea 10 he firm Of Morrison
s. Spann.-You are scattered all over the State and
the great majority of you entire strangers to me-
The firm is DISSOLVED, and il is necessary in or
der TO enable me to pay the debts of the firm that
those indebted tc ii should make immediate payment
You have enjoyed the benefit Of our time labor, and
money: and appeal to YOU one and all as honora
| BILE men, to make immediate payment. Money may
be sent BY mail at the risk of the late firm. Those
whom the firm is indebted will please present their
bills without delay, as am anxious TO close I'D the
concern
In the course of the coming week shall call upon
those IN town who have accounts with US, and hope
that they will be ready for settlement
Those who have paid in advance for the second
volume Of the Democrat, on calling upon me will re-
celte a satisfactory arrangement for such money!
/ cannot take final leave of the patrons of The
Democrat without expressing my grateful acknow-
Judgements to few who have counselcd and aided
ma IN difficulty and sSmPathised with me in embar-
| easements which, at times. seemed ihsurmountable
Among the number are w. III. Morrison Judge Peas
lee, Judge Morrison, Col. Drake, and J. NJ Talbot.
Oct. Both, 1916. JOHN S. SPAWN.
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Good News for Farmers.

The news by the Caledonia announcing rise of
Is. or 3s per quarter upon wheat in England, and
corresponding increase all the leading points the
Baltic had bouncing effect prices at New York,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and other places. Prices
increased TO the extent of 10 cents per barrel on -four
and 20 cents on wheat but the market is unsettled
buyers cautious and the very latest dates the ten
dency was a little downward comparatively. The
permanent rise will be something, but how much is
uncertain. We take the following from the reports
of the New York Journal Of Commerce:
October %, "a p. m.-Flour, 5000 bbls. Genesee
at So, 25; 1000 Brooklyn City at $6,37A; Southern
held at 1928. Wheat-5000 Blu Ohio mixed at l25 /;
for Genesee, 1900 is bid
October %, "a p. m.-Flour all aback sales 1000
bbls. Genesee at So l2l, 1000 bbs at So, and then
both parties hesitaed. Whea-sampes plenty, but no
sales. Rye, 1000 bu at SIC. Corn, yellow Northern
and Jersey is rs soc, white n 50, oats 81 36c.
Barley 81 &c. Indian meal is held at 81 % Dbl.
At Philadelphia, on the 22d, buyers were freely
offering $3.50, advance of 80 cents per barrel for
Pennsylvania brands at which holders firmly refused
to SELL The price of grain also advanced under the
news. Sales of prime red wheat at III cents 124
cents per bushel were made, which is an advance Of
10 cents per bushel previous saIes the supply
good, and the demand active. Sales of prime yellow
corn were made at 70 70 cents per bushel oats 81
change in rye. ..as :.
At Baltimore, sale Of Howard street -four was
made at 5,50-an advance of so cents in one day.
City mills was held at So, advance the price of
the previous day Of S7s cents. No sales.
At Buifaio, Ohio and Illinois wheat Immediately
rose to from 90 92cts; flour to from So COCOA 1925,
corn 90 cts per bushc and large sales made at
these rates Freight to Albany 90 cents.
So much for free trade, which the Wings abominate
so much, and SO much for their assertions that the
abrogation OF the British coTn-laws would do US no
good.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05
LATEST FROM THE AMY.

correspondent Of the Pcayune writing from Mon.
terey. under date Of Sept 2e,h says-An express
rider has this moment arrived from Salinas, which
place he left this morning IT Onlya days ride this
SIde OF Salho, aud he states on the authority of
Mexican that Santa Anna arrived at that city yester
day morning or the evening previous, and at once
commenced certifying tie place with vigor He mad
no less than $4,000 with him. which, added to those
which left here under Ampuda, will swell his army
TO over 10000 men, Report farther has it, that he is
to erect works and batteries close by the Rnconada
the limits Of our lines by the sixty days truce.
If all this should prove true; the army may have
blooder work TO do than One thing is certain
-Sau,a Anna was hourly expected here when Gene
raj Taylor arrived, and many think that Ampudia's
reasons for wishing to retire was the fact that Le
found himself to degree surrounded after the sue
cesses OF the I'd division, and was anxious to form
junction with his master on the best terms lie could
matn
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05
The 1Iorrnons once u,ore.

Governor Ford of Illinois, has ISSUED another pro-
camaion in relation 10 the Hancock county difficult
ties. This proclamation "a curiosity in its way) is
founded on letters from individuals at Nauvoo detail
ing incidents following the expulsion of the Mormons
from that Inflated city. The following will give an
idea Of the state of affairs there:
ut is known that when the Anti-Mormons lately
expelled the Morrnohs and Jack Mormans they left a
hundred men at Nauvoo to keep them away. These
hundred among the most desperate Of the party
men who have no homes, nor any way 10 live except
upon the plumber of the city-he better part of the
Ant-Mormons having returned to their homes. This
gang is under the conmand Of BLACKBOARD named
McCulia, aud he has divided it into two or three
parts, one portion serving few days and then to be
relieved by others. Each gang, when relieved, re-
tires from Nauvoo with much plumber they can
carry taken from the houses of the Jack Mormons,
who have been driven off Besides this the Anti
Mormons themselves have got into quarrel, and the
violent Antics now engaged in driving off, lynch
ing, and duckng in the river the moderate
Every man who has spite at another has him drivcf
of. II there Is a rivalry In business, one OF the
rivals has the other driven away. In this
tavern-keeper, by the of Van Tuly has had two
others expelled, for other than opposition In
business; and a DR.. Irwin has had some very
spectacle physicians driven off, and with merchants
and in every other business"
The letters above referred to corroberate this state
ment. The Governor has issued the following pro-
clamatiOn:
ITO THE People OF ILLINOIS. The foregoing is
only one of great number of letters sent by men
of first rate responsibility, by which it appeas that
the state law has been set aside in neighboring
county, and odious mob despotism substituted IN
its place. ! have regretted 20 see that the people
have been willing to tolerate this state Of things but
have recently been informed that reaction has
taken place in the opinions and feelings of many per-
favorable to law, whereby it is thought possible
that a force may be raised to restore its rule.
For the purpose of giving persons who willing to
act on the side of law, opportunity 10 offer their
services. hereby proclaim and make known that il
such persons will organize themselves into companies
and elect their officers, they will be received into the
service of the State Ammunition and provisions
Will be provided from the time of their arrival the
place of rendezvous, and il will be recommended to
the Legislature that they be paid for their services.
The companies will notify me when formed, and if
sufficient force shall offer their services they will be
Immediately ordered To a convenient place of rendez-
Each must furnish his gun.
THOMAS FORD,
Governor and Commander-in of the militia.
Springfield, Oct. II, 1876.
p. S. have not given the name Of my correspon-
dent simply for the that his letter would cause
his expulsion from his home.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-11-05
Another Representative Dead.

The New Albany Daily Bulletin of Oct. 26ih says
=" Lieut.. ROGERS, who has just arrived from camp
Belknap, informs that 1t ELLER, the member elect
to the Legislature from Monroe county, died at Brazos
ST. Jago, on the 18th inst Seven others, Of Captain
Slusss company, arrived here last evening on their
way bomeward. Many recent deaths have occurred,
and much sickness yet exists but it is believed to be
abating. These gentlemen lett on the 4th.