The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-06-05
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.
WASHINGTON, May 2

" AoHlNuioN way 80.
There is a probability that President
Fillmore will abandon the idea of enforc-
ing the strict observance of the Tehaun-
tepec Treaty by Mexico, and that negoti-
ations will be entered into for right of
way across the Isthmus, in accordance
with the suggestions of President Arista.
Hon. j. f. Heath, Commissioner Of
Pensions, states. that when the party
dies, the issue of his land warrant. under
the act of 26th September, 1850. the
right dies with him, unless there be 4
widow and children who were minors. at
the time Of the passage of the act.
BALTIMORE, May 90.
Galveston dates of the 11th inst are re-
ceived. The Galveston News says, that
Caravajal and followers in Corpus Christ,
and intend making another demonstration
on the Mexican frontiers.
The Rio Bravo says, the Camanckes
are devastating the Rio Grande by fright
full murders and robberies. Both the
Mexican and American population, in
many instances, are abandoning their
houses and seeking safety by fig ht into
Mexico. Mr.. Patten, who resided near
the Rio Grande, was attacked by four
Mexicans and killed ; three of the muir
dcrers escaped and the other was arrest
ed.
BosroN, May "a.
This evening, as the carriage of Will
liam Sawyer, an eminent lawyer of
Charlcstown, and late Postmaster, was
attempting TO cross the track of the Fits
burgh Railroad at Waverly, the down.
ward northern train, running at the rate
Of 30 or 40 miles an hour, came up, de-
moishing the carriage. and instantly Kill
llng MIR. Sawyer, his eldest daughter and
the driver.
Mrs. S. and two other daughters were
injured, the mother not expected TO re-
cover. 1t is thought the two daughters
are not mortal!y wounded.
BosToS, May %.
The Liquor Bill has passed without
reference to the people. 1t has been
signed by the Governor, and goes into ct-
feet in SO days.
The Methodist Conference Committee
on the Church suit, reported the election
OF a committee of five, who, in connec-
ton with the New York Book Agents.
are empowered TO act as agents OF the
Church, and carry on or arbitratc the set
Element Of the Church suit.
CIScIHSATI, May 26.
A severe hail storm passed over Wash
ington county, Indiana, on the 23l. TIE
hail-stones. in may places, were two feet
deep. The storm extended over a large
region, destroying every thing III its way.
BALT1MoRE, May 81.
Senator Berricn, of Georgia, has re-
signed his scat in Congress, and Robert
VI. Carlton appointed TO fill the vacancy
until the commencement OF the term of
Mr.. Toombs.
PrrrHsDrHcu, Va, May 81.
Dir. Perkins extensive sugar house at
Baton Rouge, was destroyed by fire on
the 18Th inst. Loss about $500. GOO:
insured for 100000.
NEW DIRK, May 20.
Hon. Thomas Corwn, Secretary Of the
Treasury, arrived this morning from
Washington. Mr.. Webster will remain
until Friday.
NAsHINcroH, Nay %.
NJ. Ciay'S health is not so good TO- day.
lie appears to go of slowly from cx!la,ls-
ton.
WAsnISGroS. May ~.
1t is said that the Union Democrats Of
the South have drawn up ski!lfulIy
wordcd pledge. embracing a general APP
proval Of all the provisions Of the Con
stltuiion, and special concurrence of the
Compromise as a iina!ily. which is to be
presented to every candidate previous to
the assembling o! the National Convcn-
ton. All those who refuse TO sign it
will be placed on the suspicious list.
Private accounts from Nashville state.
that the conduct Of Mcssrs. Gentry and
Williams, in the Congressional Wing Cau-
Gus, meets with the dsapproval Of their
constituents. a meeting had been held.
and only six persons were in favor o.!
their course and proceeding.
WAsHIScroS, May 20.
The public schools, numbering about
5000 marched in procession, accompan-
led by the Mayor and Council, to the
Capitol, and were received by the Com
mittcc on the District Of Columbia, of
the Senate and House Of Representatives
y dcputation Of ono from each school
presented petition, signed by 1000
citizens Of Washington, praying for
grant Of public lands to aid the schools.
Mayor Lcnox prciaccd the petition with
some remarks, and was cloqucntly re-
sponded 10 by Joseph r. Chandler.
Bosros, May %.
Fancuil Hall was crowded almost TO
overlooking TO hear Mr.. Webster, who
was enthusiastically received. lie en-
tered into no political discussions, and