The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-02

Later from Dssfref.


Or; LOUIS, May sO.-A party who left Desereton
April Sth arrived here to-day, bringing later ad-
vices from Salt Lake. There was snow upon Ii O.
mountains to considerable depth. On the south
side OF the Platte River Crossings the party en-
countcred band Of 200 Chennee and Sioux In
dians, who were on a war excursion in pursuit Of
the Pawnees. The Salt Lake crops we're in very
promising condition.
The California train was getting along well.
The Morinons had sent out two new colonies--one
to the lower end Of the basin, and another to Low
or California.
The General Assembly of the State of Dsseret
had transferred its powers to the Territorial gov
ernment, and adjourned. Governor Young was
awaiting the arrival Of the Territorial officers in
order to organize the government.
Lumber from Canada.
ALBANY, May 30.--On Wednesday six barges,
ladensd with lumber, were despatched from Mon
treal for the United States, two Of which proceeded
direct to New York without reamIpmcnt. This il
believed to be the first attempt made for a direct
communication with New York.
Caleb, ating the late Elections.
BvFyALo. May 2s.-There was very large and
enthusiastic meeting Of the friends of the Canal
Enlargement bill held here last night, and ar
rangements made to celebrate the late victory in
the election OF Senators favorable TO that measure.
by firing five hundred guns and illuminating the
city on Friday night
Canadian 4faus.
TonoNro, May 29-The Governor General has
refused to communicate to the Assembly the
respondence with the United States relative to the
reciprocity treaty with regard to duties. The Min
lister Of Finance spoke Of retaliation, and considered
closing the canals as the best plan that could be
adopted.
The Attorney General stated that the govern
ment, at the end Of the present session, would re-
turn TO Quebec.
The House has adopted. the address of the Home
Spat tbo ,ofd rtiac for-
eign lumber.
Late from the Province.
ST.. JoHx, N. B., May 3I.-John c. Allen has
been elected mayor Of Fredericton.
The Queens birthday has been celebrated here
Colonel shaw, Of the British army, who was en-
gagged in the last American war, is dead.
The steamer Osprey has arrived ut Halifax with
late news from Bermuda, but it is not important.
Sailing Of the Franklin.
NEW YoRK. May 3l-l2 m.-The American
steamship Franklin has just left her wharf for
Southampton and Havre, with one hundred and
thirty-si passengers, and s I9S, 900 in specie
Among the passengers in the +. is Thomas Kin
ney, esq, of the Newark Daily Advertiser, who
goes out as bearer of dispatches to Paris and Rome
Hon. Daniel Webstr.
NEwBuRYponr, MASS, May 81 The Hon. Daniel
Webster has been invited, by the citizens Of this
place, 10 deliver Fourth Of July grafton.
Late from Hsyti.
New YoRK, May 3l.--The brig Santiago brings
news from Port au Prince to May 18th. The EN-
peror has iSsued q proclamation, calling upon the
people Of the two divisions Of the island to become
reconciled. He proposed that deputies from each
side should be appointed to arrange all difficulties
1t il believed that this will lead to amicabe ter
mination of the quarrel.
All quiet at Port au Prince. American pro-
duce was very abundant, and selling at ruinous
rates.
Acquitted.
RICHMOND, May 3I.-Captain WilliamR, of New
York, tried in Princess Ann, Virginia, tor negro
stealing, was yesterday acquitted.
The Slaue Riot Case, &c.
Bosrox, May 3l-The trial of Scott was resumed
this morning. Several witnesses called to tes-
tify in relation to the character of Byrnes Henry
Horner, crier of the municipal court, and Frede-
rick Warren, United States Deputy Marshal, tes-
tilted to what theyssaw outside of the court house
at the time Of the rescue, but their testimony did
not materially vary from that given by the Govern
ment witnesses.
number of witnesses testified to the peaceable
habits of the prisoners. Isaac II. Snowden coored,
said that he saw Shadrach come out of the court
house, but did not see Scott with him.
Albert BurliEynme, proprietor OF tho Union Ho-
tel at Brighton, died suddenly this morning.
Stocks dull. Reading and Canton declined. Other
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