The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-27
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Arrival Of The Empire Gty-Later from HAVANA.
New ORLEAss, Augu,t 24.-The Empire City
| has arrived, with Havana dates OF the 18Th. The
excitement on the Island was daily increasing and
fresh arrests had been made; no one yet; however;
II was believed, had been put to death. II Is stated
that many Spaniards are engaged in the conspi-
racy, and that further seizures Of munitions OF war
had been made,
article stating that the Governor General has
known from the beginning the persons engaged in
circulating revolutionary documents. but was
waiting for more certain information. The Gov
ernor has announced that all persons convicted
of these publications shall be put to death
The cholera, yellow fever and smallpox were
raging to frightful extent, and robberies and
| assassihations were of daily occurrence,
Accounts Of the growing crops were favorable.
Sugar quiet but firm. The stock Of coffee
small. Freights dull and vessels abundant.
Later by the Asia
New YoRK, August 26.--The London Times Of
the l4th instant contains leading article upon the
subject Of the disputed fishery question, which is
cOnciliatory. II maintains the justice of the Brit
follows
"If the measures of our government have been
abrupt, let the Americans recolect that the provo
cation was first given by them. and that their close
fishermen were greatly Offensive If our ministers
have acted rudely there, then their own Senators
have been far behind. The interests of the two
| countries, and of many others, are so dependent
on our mutual good will, and SO easily reconciled
to each other, that proper adjustment Of the diff
Guilty need scarcely be the work OF day 1t is not
from England of 1852 that America will fail to
| ceive considerations Of amity." The tone of the
article ia altogether of a conciliatory nature.
IS I. From Merico.
New ORLEANS. August "a -Dates from the city
of Mexico of the Sd, and Vera Cruz the 7th, have
been received in this city. The country is in an
unsettled state. The instruction at Mazatlan con-
tinues.
The insurgents had entered Guadalaxara. and
the troops had been ordered thither by the Prcsi-
dent.
Nothing is stated concerning Colonel sloos Te-
huantepec route. g..
Another R,imored Massacre.
NEW ORLEANS, August 24.-The Clarkesvile
(Texas) Standard learns from Porter's Bluff that
Captain Stevens and two officers and 6Ity-six men
have been killed by Comanche Indans; after severe
diminishing, it 10 sad they were surrounded by an
immense band. This is reported to have occurred
forty miles from Fort Belknap The story s 30
much like that of the Marcy massacre il needs con-
6rmation. .s 1.a
Later from the Fishing Grounds.
BosroH, August 26.--Advices from Halifax state
that Admiral Seymour had sailed for Prince Ed.
wards Islands. ~. ... IA #.r .. ...
The Mississippi sailed on the 10Th upon a
cruise among the fishing grounds ... ....
Later from Blel0S -dyrfS. 90. .,r...
BosroN, August 26.-Advices from Buenos Ayres
to July bring confrmatory accounts of Ur-
quiza's coup deat Letters dated the Sd state that
order will be maintained, and no further trouble is
apprehended Business dull, and produce
scarce. There were few American vessels in port.
Vessel Sunk. .,
BulLINGToN, VT August 26.-The steamer
Francis Salter was sunk to-day a few miles from
Port Kent, but no lives were lost. ..---..
s.E. Couision. .a. -r
New YoaK, August 26.-The schooner Hill Car
ter, from Richmond, and schooner Cicero, from
Baltimore, came in collision of. the Capes few
days since. They have both arrived here in
damaged condition. No lives we're lost.
I, The Excitement A,no~g Buffalo Flremsn.
BUFFALO, August 24.-The difficulty among
the iremen still continues. It grew out of the
declaration of the Common Council to appoint
the engineers. ... ,.-..v .... III
The firemen assembled in great numbers this
morning. with bands of music and in full uniform,
and the streets were crowded with citizens. ~
Mayor Barton met the companies, and, request
ing them to stop, addressed them from the balcony
of Phcps's house. He exhorted them to return to
their houses and not disband. After the address,
however, the companies marched down to the lib.
crty pole, where they tied up the engines and de-
clared the companies disbanded. Two hose COM
panies have not joined the movement. Should the
fire-bells ring might, it lie much feared serious
riots will occur. .... -....- .....
LATER, MA 5pcClal Hcctlug OF inc COIT.
mon Council has just been held. at which the citi
Eens notified turn out to night in of fire,
and notice is given that the Council are prepared
to receive persons names willing to serve fire.
men. The military have orders to keep them
selves in readiness under arms.-N Y. Com. Ado.
Markets.
NEW YoRK, August 26.-Government stocks
steady. Sales of Can ton at 79s; Erie, S6s. Ex-
change on London l04 premium.
Holders Of flour have put up the market, but buy.
ers do not meet them freely. Sales of only 900
barrels at 81 50 81 rs for State brands, and
southern s. IS q 81 81. Rye flour and corn
meal unchanged
Sales of 5000 bushels Michigan white wheat at
Ill cents; also sales Of North Carolina red ut l03
cents. Corn steady-sales of IL. 900 bushels mixed
at 6S q 10 cents. Oats az q a. cents.
Sales mess pork at $l9 "a a $50; lard in bar
rels, Iii cents. Bacon firm. #.r
Cotton quiet and unsettled-prices unchanged.
WHISKY, "a Is cents.
PHILADELPHIA, August 26.-There is nothing
new to notice in stocks. Holders are frm-sales
small. Flour is held frmly-sales of 700 barrels
at 81 so for standard brands. Cornmeal, SO 25
a 81; rye -four, So co. Sales Of red wheat at
95 a 100 eents white do, 100 l02 cents. White
corn, 81; yellow II 70 cents Oats, 36 80 cent?;
rye centa Proyaiona firm. Meas DorL. 800.