The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-02
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| Movements OF Generals Scott and Wool. Z
| LExMsros, KssTUcxv. September 30.--The
| rooms of the Phoenix Hotel have been crowded all
the morning with those visiting General Scott,
and the streets are filed with carriages. Among
| the company were the Hon. J. @. Breckenridge,
Hon. George Robinson, Hon. Robert Wickliffe,
Colonel Williams, Hon. Jacob Preston, and other
distinguished persons. ~,
General Scott visited Ashland this morning, and
had prolonged and affecting interview with the
widow of Henry Clay. - -
| Many prominent Democrats called on General
Scott day; and although the noise il less than at
other points, strong feeling of respect and affec-
ton is evinced for the old General.
General Wool also attracts much attention. He
has been surrounded all the morning by warm
friends, and was waited upon by Lieutenants J.
H. Morgan and Jesse Woodruff, with fourteen
others, all Of whom served volunteers under
Wool, and were present at Buena Vista. General
Wool also visited Mrs. Clay, and passed last even
ing at the residence of Captain II. Johnson.
Great efforts have been made to induce the party
to remain another day at Lexington, but they
leave this afternoon.
General Lawson to-day visited the grave Of Hen
~ Clay His remains are deposited in the family
vault, but will be removed when his monument is
| completed.
General Wool has accepted an invitation from
the Democrats of Frankfort to remain their
guest during his stay. There will be Democratic
mass meeting there to. night, at which Governor
Powell will be present.
Arrival or the Falcon-Two Weeks Later
from California.
New ORLERNs, October la. m.-The steamer
Falcon arrived here this morning from Chagres
he hriso an Fra tn nj
Der, being two weeks later than previous accounts,
with one hundred passengers, and two hundred
thousand dollars worth of gold dust.
The steamer Ohio left Aspinwail for New York
with three hundred passengers, and about two mil
lions worth of gold dust.
The steamer Brother Jonathan, which went
round from New York to the Pacific, has been heard
from. 1t was pretty we'll settled that she had been
lost with all board The gladsome intelli gence is
now received of her safe arrival at Panama.
The new steamship Cortez has also arrived at
the almost incredible short time Of sixty three
days, being the shortest passage on record. Her
sailing. powers are very highly spoken Of.
The Isthmus was generally healthy. Passengers
were arriving and departing without the slightest
interruption
The Presidential election in New Grenada pass-
ed off quietly and without interruption 1t result
ed in the choice Of General orlando to the Presi'
dency.
Considerable excitement existed at Panama on
account of discoveries of gold upon the Isthmus.
The American brig Egyptian, from Boston, had
Trade at Panama was improving. The railroad
was expected to be completed to Panama sometime
in April next.
The general news from California Is without
much interest Some lew plunders and outrages
have been committed, though crime is believed to
be diminishing.
Some serious disturbances had occurred at Con-
ira Costa, which were finally queed by the
thorities. A difficulty had occurred between Ma
jor Savage and Captain Harvey on Kings river.
The former was killed in the rencontre.
The overland emigration continued to be very
large. Some of the emgrants report most terri
bic sufferings had overtakcn them, whilst others
Jared pretty well during the entire journey.
The news from the mines ia highly favorable:
The miners in high anticpations, and the yield
of gold promises to be immense.
Measures for the independence OF Lower Califor-
MIA still in active progress.
A new and valuable gold mine has been discov-
cred in the eastern range OF the Sierra Nevada
At San Francisco q fugitive slave case had been
decided in favor Of the claimant, and the fugitive
handed over to his custody
MARKETS AND Observation-Disclosures generally
was steady and ps>sperous, though the markets
were not active. Many descriptions OF goods and
produce had experienced slight decline. The
money market was in q healthy condition. The
receipts Of gold dust at San Francisco were on the
increase.
Intelligence has beeen received that, owing to
the neglect of the farming interest, -four and
wheat were advancing; also many other articles
The steamer United States, now en- route for New
York, is bringing the passengers of the steamer
Winfield Scott from San Francisco who left there
on the 9Th September.
inspection Of the Navy Yard Nomination o., a Can
didatr for Congress.
BosToN, October THE Hon. J. P. Kennedy,
Secretary Of the Navy, accompanied by Com
manders shubrick and RinggoId, visited the navy
I'd here m0rninn ver Wi
the accustomed salutes, after which an inspection
OF the works was made by these officers.
The Wings of the ninth district have nominated
as candidate for Congress Mr.. Jacob n Loud,
Grin Fowler.
Fire at The Michigan Psnitentia,y.
JACKSON, September 1910 p. m.-The fire is
wagon, paint, and shoe stores have been destroyed,
but the main building is considered safe.
The Episcopal Convention- Election of Bishop.
New YoRK, October 1.-The Protestant Episco.
pal Convention reassembed here at O'Clock this
morning, and proceeded to ballot for bishop.
Three bailotings were had without choice On
the third ballot Rev. Mr.. Vnton received los votes,
Rev. Dr.. Wainwright ITO, Rev. Mr.. Seabury 26,
and Rev. Mr.. Kiss go On the fourth ballot the
Rev. Dr.. Wainwright was unanimously elected.
Markets.
Nsw YoRK, October l.-Government stocks
steady. United States SIS, 1867, 1881. London l0i
premium.
Flour is duIler and slightly declined-sales 4, 500
barrels at 81 81 a 81 a. for State, and 81 SO a
81 IS for southern. There is good shipping de.
mand for wheat-sales Of 80 900 bushels Ohio at e5
cents Sales of Is 900 bushels at 10 II cents
for mixed-a decline. Oats, a. cents. Cotton dull
sales small and prices dropping.
Whisky, 24k 25 cents per gallon.