The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-08
TELEGRAPHIC.
Late and Important from Hsvans-The
Cuban Expedition, dc.


The schooner Merchant, Captain LESSER, has
rived here from Havana, bringing dates TO the 3OIh
nltimo.
The United States steam frigate saranac ar.
rived at Havana the Goth ult. She carried de-
spatch from our government to General Campbell,
consul at Havana.
The ships Albany and Germantown, lying at
the port Of Havana, received information that a
Spanish vessel Of war was expected with part OF
the Cuban expeditonists on board. Tbese ships
started in pursuit, and intercepted the Spanish
sci in about four hours sail from the Moro They
demanded the prisoners from the custody of the
Spaniards, and were about exacting their release,
when the Saranac came up.
After AN interview between Commanders Tstnall
and Randolph, the Spaniards were allowed 10 take
the prisoners into Havana, where they were placed
in confinement ON board Spanish seventy four
Five individuals taken prisoners at Cardenas, be-
ing part ofthe Lopez force, were shot nj Matanzas on
the 10Th ult -Four ofthem were Scotch andl Irish, aud
one American, q boy, who stated that he joined the
expedition under the impression that he going
TO California. lie asked permission 10 write letter
10 General Lopez giving information Of his fate.
AZ soon, however, as he had finished writing the
letter, IL was taken from him by soldier and torn
zap. spectator collected the pieces and pasted
them together with the intention Of forwarding
them 10 the poor unfortunate boys parents. The
United States vessels Saranac, Albany, and Ger
mantown were In the harbor Of Havana when the
schooner Merchant left.
NEw ORLEANS, June o.
Sales yesterday Of 800 bales cotton. After the
receipts OF the Americas advices, prices remained
unchanged. Middling lls Sales to-day OF 1900
tierces rice at firm prices.
GubernatorisI Convention.
Nomination Of w. b. Clark, esq, for Governor
FREDERIcK, MD., June I.
The convention assembled this morning al the
appointed hour, O. oclOck,) and, after the reading
the proceedings Of yesterday, proceeded to ballot
for a candidate for governor. Three ballots were
taken and resulted "a follows:
Firt ballot Clark, 80; Roman, 81; Rdgely, 20.
Second ballot Clark, 81; Roman, 80; Ridgey
Third ballot Clark, Sc; Roman, 10; Rdgcly, 80
There were 1903 votes cast, and the last anc
third ballot, Mr.. VIM Is. Clark, receiving major
ity Of the whole number, was declared elected.
On motion, il further declared that h'
should be unanimously chosen.
The nomination was hailed with shouts of Oh,
most enthusiastic applause, and all parties JOINED
in the acclamation. After tho nomination, th'
most perfect harmony prevailed, and there seemed
90 be but one purpose, which was 20 60 forward
and complete the triumph by clccting the nominee
The convention will adjourn sine DIE to-day
NEw YosK, June Z.
Stocks steady. There Is not much activity u
four-priccs unchanged.
Grain remains az last quoted
Cotton is firm at yesterday prices.
Weather very warnt
Our market for brcadstuffs is not so firm. Sale
of Howard street flour to-day at 50 25, more thai
which is not offered. City mills held AT s 8 30
Red wheat I22 cents; white 1875 l2S cents. Sale
ofwhte corn at 81 % cents; and yellow 81 q
cents. Oats 80 cents
There IL nothing new 10 notice in the Tobacco,
market The receipts continue light, and price
remain unchanged Common Maryland S3a 81
aud - so "a SIS 80 for good and fine reds.
The wool market is quiet, and prices unchanged
Whisky Is selling at n "a cents per gallon, u
barrels.
In other articles there is mo special change.
BALTIMORE, June TO- y. M.
AZ New York to-day 1900 bales Of cotton wer
sDid-prices improving. Flour declined 9 cents
Corn declined cents. Provisions dropping. Gro
ceries firm. Government stocks dropping.
One Eyed Thompson is released.