American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-22
TELEGRAPHIC.
LATE AND IMPORTANT,

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LATE AND IMPORTANT.
I'll New York, Aug. 22-noon.
The steamer Cherokee has arrived in four
days from Havana. She brings one million
seven hundred thousand dollars in gold as
freight, and one hundred and sixty five thou
sand in hands of passengers, of whom there are
two hundred. "5
Havana dates are to the 18th. The news is
Of painful interest.
The Spanish steamer Habanero, while cruz
ing off Bahia Hondu, captured party of forty
patriots, unarmed, in small boats, steering for
New Orleans. They were brought to Havana,
and on the next day shot in the presence Of
twenty thousand spectators, and their bodies
were then given to the mob The names of the
principal officers captured are Col Clendenen,
Captains F. s. Sewer, Victor Kerr and F. B.
Veay; Lieutenants Brantz, Brice and James;
Doctors Fisher, Tonguygnet, Adjutant Stan
ford.
The Falcon was chased while going to Ha-
vana by two Spanish steamers, and fred on,
though carrying American colors! After being
boarded, she was permitted to proceed.
The landing Of Lopez created great excite
ment at Havana, and the Government de-
spatched 800 men against him, who were fur
ther reinforced by 700 more.
1t was reported that Lopez had cut off all
communication between the Spanish troops and
Havana, which was confirmed by the Govern
ments receiving no dispatches. Another re-
port, circulated in Havana few hours before
the Cherokee sailed, stated that Lopez had been
defeated and had but few followers. Nothing
definite could be ascertained. Americans could
not walk the streets of Havana without being
insulted. The men who were shot evinced no
fear. California news uninteresting.
PHILADELPHIA, August 81, 10 p. m.--An inn
mense Democratic meeting is being held to-
night at the Chinese Museum, to welcome Col.
Bigler, the Democratic candidate for Governor
Hon. George M. Dallas was elected President,
and in taking his seat made brief speech.
Col. Bigler spoke at length, occupying almost
the entire evening in remarks explanatory of
his views upon public measures. Resolutions
were adopted in support of the Union, as the
paramount duty of every patriot, and in favor
Of the Compromise. The use Of the jails for
the detention Of fugitive slaves was also strongly
recommended.
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favor of the nomination of General Winfield
Scott for the Presidency met here this after
noon. The attendance was very large, and
the proceedings throughout were of tho most
! enthusiastic character.
| Gen. Markle was chosen President of the
convention, assisted by sixteen Vice Presidents
Speeches were delivered by Gov. William f.
Johnston, Hon. John Strohm and others.
| The river continues to rise, with fve feet and
half Of water in the channel.
August 21.-The Democratic convention met
yesterday, and their proceedings were charao-
terised by great unanimity and enthusiasm.
Resolutions were passed to the effect that
" the Democracy Of Allegheny county, having
now, as heretofore, confidence in the integrity
and patriotism Of the Hon. James Buchanan,
Pennsylyanias favorite son, do again present
him as our first and only choice for the Presi-
denoy."
HARRISBURG, August 21.-The Democratic
Convention Of Lebanon county have declared
the Hon. James Buchanan their first choice for
the Presidency.
BosroS, August 20.-The steamship Europa,
Capt. Lott, sailed to-day at noon. She takes
out twenty-five passengers for Liverpool, and
ten to Halifax. Among the former are G. A.
Peck and Henry Hardt, of New York, ]. Ken
needy, Of Havana, Mr.. Linsley, Of Now Orleans,
and P. LHommodieu, Of Louisiana.
By an arrival at this port this morning, we
have received advices from Surinam to July
GOTH The yellow fever was prevailing to an
alarming, extent among the troops and ship
ping.
NEW ORLEANS, August 14.-The schooner
Helen Mar, which was seized by the Mexican
authorities for an infringement of the maritime
laws has been condemned Mt Vera Cruz Her
captain has arrived in this city ON mis- way to
Washington, whittier he goes TO lay the facts of
the case before the Government.
| Review OF the Northern Markets for
4 1a yesterday.
0Hce Of the american Telegraph, Aug ~.
| BALTIMORE, Aug. 2l--6 p. m.-small sales today OF
Howard street -four at ~ and Of City Mills -four at - rs
NEW YoRK, Aug. 2l--o p m.-stocks better. Cam
ton has advanced 2lz02N Eric railroad advanced a
and Reading shares r. Sales Of $4,000 bbls -four at
80 sTH for State brands, and t4asi tx for Gencses
Rye -four, - 80. Corn meal, 81 T@33. wbeat-sales
Of 1000 bushels Ohio red At $40 Corns.es Of 10000
bushels mixed at Soc. and yellow at $50. Rye, $780,