The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-09-28

night.
private despatch to the New York Sun, dated
Montreal, Goth, says The riots in the town were re-
newed. Two parties met, and terrible conflict
sued. There were eight killed and large number
wounded.
In New York, sales of cotton, fifteen hundred
bales-prices unchanged
Flour slightly improved.
SYRACUSE, Sept. 26-llk p. m.
The convention assembled at 10 a. m. General
chairman, and Chas. McDougall, of New York,
and John ~ Dix, of Yates, as temporary
taries
Every county is represented, with the exception
OF Queens. There is a large number of spectators
in attendance.
On motion, an adjournment took place until two
O'Clock.
SYRACUSE, Sept. 27--i p.
SECOND DEsPATcH.--The Wing convention have
just chosen Jas. G. Forsyth president, and ad-
journed till p. m.
New YoRK, Sept PIP. IN.
The steamer Crescent City arrived at New York
this morning with dates from Chagres TO the 18TH
and Panama to the 9Th inst.
The steamer California was to sail for San Fran
cisco the 18th, taking all those who We're in
waiting at Panama.
The bark Ellen Frances had sailed, taking 1876
passengers.
The bark Anahuac was discharging, and up for
| San Francisco.
L mere ndu Dccn no arrivals from the southern
coast since the departure Of the steamer Empire
CITY *. c,..c.n, ,rinas no,hinu ,.,.r ,,o,, c,
| fornia than that brought by the Empire City.
The steamer Americas news has caused rather
more irmness in breadstuffs but prices remain I'M
changed. Sellers are asking something for
flour and corn, but the sales are at prices prior TO
! the steamers news. Genesee -four SIS a. a IS 90
Southern about the same. Corn meal 81 4S.
Sales of mixed corn at 50 cts. and yellow 60 81
cents.
Oats 40 cts; rye 50 cts.
Provisions are steady and groceries firm.
The cotton market is rather unsettled-transac-
tions very small-no change to notice in prices.
Whisky 81 % cts. in bbls
NEW YoRK, Sept. 27- D. m.
The schooner Stadederadd, which arrived at New
York yesterday from Puerto Cabello, brings
ports that Paez and several officers were prison
ers at Caracas. There had been considerable
fighting in the interior Of the country
M. Poussin arrived here last night, and purposes
remaining in the city until he hears from his gov
eminent.
New ORLEANS, Sept. %.
The brig p. Soule, from Havana, arrived yester-
day, bringing dates to the 10th. She announces
that there were great congratulations on the sue
cess of General Taylor's proclamation, and the pa
pers quote largely from the American journals to
show the failure of the secret expeditions; also ex
tracts from the Yucatan journals, showing the
gratitude OF the Yucatanoes to the United States
Government for preventing the expedition to that
quarter.
The Belgian brig Maria Antoinette at Havana
| had the Belgian consul in custody to be sent to
Belgium in the English steamer for trial. There
| must be some mistake in this Our previous
counts detailing the mutiny stated that the crew
| had been arrested by the Belgian consul and were
to be sent home for trial, which is, no doubt, the
true state of the case
Advices from Yucatan report that England is
about to interpose with arms for the pacihcation
of the peninsula by virtue of contract with the
President of the Republic, on condition that the
port of Buoelas and its jurisdiction be coded TO
England. Other accounts state that the Yucatan
Government will reject the Intervention on the
proposed basis.
Accounts from Guatemala TO the 26th July state
that the rebels, headed by Guzman and others are
still progressing in their work of destruction. The
United States Charge had arrived at San Juan.
The question of making canal the line OF
the river Nicaragua caused much discussion.
Accounts from Jamaica state that the principal
merchants there had called on the United States
Consul TO solicit his government for the establish
| ment of regular mail communication between
New York and Kingston.
The United States transport General Butles sunk
at her mornings On Sunday, in the river.
There five deaths from yellow fever at the
charity hospital during the week ending 22d inst.
| The Cambria's advices caused quiet in the cot
l ton market, with easier sales. About 450 bales
| middling changed hands at 3. to l0i cts. Small
lots selling from cargo just received, l02;
| large lots TO be had for less.
FREIoHTs.-Ships for Liverpool taking 3Os
| for tobacco and is. Cd. for cotton.
There was an arrival yesterday from Tampa Bay,
with dates TO the 2lst. Nothing later had been
heard from Billy Bowegs, chief Of the SenIinoles
and his warriors.
New ORLEANS, Sept. %.
| The steamship Severn has arrived at Mobile
| bringing one million one hundred and twenty
thousand dollars in gold, mostly for England
| the remainder for Mobile and this city.
The late Round Island expedition excited much
unessiness in the city Of Mexico. The consul at
| New Orleans sent word that the expedition would
| land at Doboe Island, near Tampico
Herrera addressed a remonstrance TO the United
States Legation at the capital. The government
has commenced extensive preparations for defend
/ ing the cities along the coast. General La Vega
| collected force of 500 men and armed a steamer
with artillery TO defend the entrance OF the Tanpi
| co river.
| II is expected that the new tariff will become
The town of Antigua is completely inundated
with the heavy rains-the inhabitants having bare.
| ly time TO escape with their lives
| Public contributions taken up at Vera Cruz
| 20 relieve the sufferers.
| The cholera is decreasing in Mexico.
NKw ORLEANS, September %.
The steamship Portland has Just arrived here in
| twelve days from Chagres. There had been no
later arrival at Panama from California, and Of
course she brings no news.
| CHARLEsros, September IS
The ship Charleston, from New York, bound to
this port was entirely consumed by fire the 22d
inst IL was discovered at o'clock on the morning
| of the 22d. On opening the matches there was so
| much smoke that Il became necessary 20 close
| them Immediately. Soon after, the brig Philadel-
| phia, from New York bound to Savannah, was dis
covered, and preparations were made to put the
passengers on board. The passengers left the burn.
ing vessel at 3o'clock in the afternoon The captain
| and crew left also at seven in the evening by
| which time the flames had burnt entirely through
| the decks. The Of the fire is unknown. The
| Charleston experienced gale the goth, and
| bad weather on the 2lst and pad All her passen-
gers, thirteen in number, and her crew, numbering
| sixteen, arrived safe at Savannah.
A despatch from Savannah states that the New
York line ship Charleston will be total loss No
further particulars are given.
| The steamship Southerner, with l02 u. States
| troops, arrived at Charleston this morning. They
will proceed Immediately To Pilatka. The steamer
J. w Coffee has been chartered by the Govern
mcnt.
Brig Emma cleared this morning for Baltimore
GAS cowardcc ever invites TO aggression, and Is in
truth the last expedent by which Il can be avoided,
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