The daily republic., 1853-08-25

nomination.. The city wards claim more dele
rates than the county, and the county more than
he city. So that the probability is they will sepa
ute, hold two conventions, and make two nomi-
nations. gt ladaF
Upwards of five hundred German elnigrants
lrrved here yesterday, and some of them have
llready started for their western homes
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ELEGRA RAPH.
qrrival of the Northern Light-T,co Weeks Later
from California.
New YoRK, August 24.-The steamer Northern
light from San Juan has arrived, bringing San
dates of August /, $40 passengers, and
il 900 900 in gold. She connected with the
Jortes from San Francisco.
Relief of the Nsw Orleans Sufferers, &c.
NASHVILLE, August 24-There has been col
ected in this city for the relief of the New Or
cans sufferers the sum Of three thousand two
hundred dollars
A despatch from jackson, Mississippi, says the
yellow fever is awful at Vicksburg and Natchez.
Everybody is leaving those places that can get
away. Gat
Az Rel;effor Ms,c Orleans. eG
LOUISVILLE, August 23.-The committee ap-
10 OUtulu BuDbCIIpLlOI1o
New Orleans have forwarded 80 ,000to the Howard
Association, and will be able to raise about 49, 900
more. s alsts4
Cholera .abatimg at Cumberland.
CUMBERLAND, August 24.-There have been no
Deaths from cholera here during the last thirty-sx
hours; a few mild cases are under treatment.
Condition Of the Ohio.
WHEELING, August 23-The water in the Ohio
at highly favorable stage, and business
assumes cheerful aspect.
Thirty car loads of bacon, lard, &c., from Gin
cinnat and Louisville, were started for Baltimore
to-day, over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and
large quantity of pig iron arrived from the East
Freights to Cincinnati 20 cents, and to Louis
vile 80 cents per 100 pounds. Boats are plenty,
and no difficulty is experienced either in freight
or passenger trains.
The steamer Atlanta leaves to-day for Cincin-
natl with most of the passengers by the express
train from Baltimore. gtT
From the Fishing Grounds.
BosToN, August 23.--A letter from Prince Ed
wards Island, dated August Is, states that the
American schooner Star Light had been brought
in there as a prize from the fishing grounds, for
fishing within the bounds. Tho American consul
against the Jurisdiction of the admiralty
Canadian waters. Upon the captain of the Star
Light promising to be more careful in future, she
was released upon the payment of costs
Railroad .accident-.A Captain Dro,cned.
PROVIDENCE, August 22.-Two foreigners were
discovered this afternoon lying the rails of the
Worcester railroad, between Millville and Tx
bridge; both were badly cut on the head and are
probably fatally wounded.
-, 1y,,xv otn Dft hrsrp
Brown, was drowned this morning at Newport by
the upsetting of boat.
Late from JMontepideo.
New YoRK, August 23.-Accounts from Mon
tevdeo to July have been received, but there
is no news of Importance. There has been M
change in affairs, and Buenos Ayres city was still
besieged by land. There was great dissipation ir
the camp ofthe besiegers.
The Cholera at Cumberland, Maryland.
CUMBERLAND, August 23-9 o'clock, p. m.-
Washington Evans, proprietor of Barnum' s Hotel
and Mrs. Gonder, wife Of Thos. Gonder, an old
lady, died Of cholera to-day There are very
few new cases, and they are of mild character.
Later from Sierra Leone and Liberia.
BosToN, August % -Advices from Sierra Le
one to July Is state that the coast was unhealthy
yer was prevailing among the shipping. aG
At Liberia affairs were quiet and prosperous.
s.,,aoe The .ayabia's O,t,oard Trip
New York, August 23.--The steamer Arabia
arrived at Liverpool, on her outward passage, on
tho 9th instant, having made the trip in nine days
seventeen hours and thirty minutes. Her return
trip was made in nearly the same time.
Relief of Wrecked Passengers. f
HALIFAX, August 23.-Five hundred dollars
has been subscribed at ST. John 8, New Bruins
wick, for the relief of the German cmigrant.
wrecked in the ship Charles Clark. The passen
gers have been forwarded to Quebec.
Railroad Collision.
BUFFALO, August ga collision occurred
yesterday between two trains on the SanduskJ
and Cincinnati Mad River railroad, by which sev
eral passengers were injured, but no one killed
Six cars were smashed.
Death of an er-Membcr Of Congress.
PORTLAND, August 22.--Hon. John Anderson
formerly member of Congress from Maine, dice
here yesterday. 5a.
Later from, Port au Prince. ~,
BosroN, August 23.-Dates from Port au Prime,
to the I'd instant state that the yellow fever wa
still prevailing. Political affairs were quiet.
Arrival of Steamer Glasgow.
New York, August 23.--The steamer Glas
gov, from Glasgow, arrived at her wharf at half
past nine O'Clock this morning.
Markets.
New YoRK, August 24.-Flour is steady
Sales Of $3.50 barrels at IS a IS 1872 for State
As l8a IS 81 for common to good Ohio, an
As 37s a As 62a for southern. Wheat--Sales O
1000 bushels mixed at Al 49, Purchasers dc
mand concessions, which are not admitted b
holders