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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

FROM THE JOURNAL COMMERCE MONDAY.
The proceedings Of Sunday put the city in perfect
state Of commotion. In the afternoon preaching took
place opposite the Mayors residence, and the usual large
gathering Of persons occurred. Some little skrmshng
served to stamp the occasion with the customary eats
OF rowdyism and riot but arrests made In the
Park about o'clock the like discourses delivered
and upwards of five thousand people thronged the spot
About halfpast o'clock the rebe rung the alarm for
the 9th district when hundreds left the Park and
soon hurryng along to the seat of the fire, IA Broad
street, being wooden shanty filed with timber which
was soon extingushed Engine Companies II and Is,
who Tor some time past have borne each other will got
into an open fraca for the of which the Chief
OF Police had made efficient arrangements and the riot
speedily quelled. The fire companies then returned
and, In passing the Park several members Joined the
assemblage there About halfpas six the fire bell again
rang for the 9Th district and the two begeren compa-
MES repaired to the spot each surrounded with about
three hundred men, The fire was false alarm. In
Broadway above Liberty street. dsgraceful and serious
tight commenced between members of the two former
companies and their friends The police went in and had
TO use their clubs pretty freely One fellow in drawing
forth pistol shot himself in the leg He was taken to
the hospital and thirty small shot extracted Nearly all
the begerents armed with pistols clubs and other
weapons and attempted to clubs without discrmna
tion Two also taken to the hospital much cut
about the head, and great many others injured
The excitement caused in Broadway understandable,
and not less than thirty thousand persons lined it from
the Park to Trinity church. The very large force
police, however, active in their work that they
managed to general riot which would have been
attended with the most unhappy results The chief
gneer in the evening suspended the two companies and
locked up their engines The Sabbath is 70 longer day
of tranquility Yesterday had the appearance of
the 4th Of July than hoyday. The serious doings
Brooklyn added to the confusion in this city, and every
| one was upon the qui pire.
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AcouIrTAL LEWIS MoNTAGUE-The case of Lewis
Montague, charged with the murder Of Gardiner G.
Thompson the 18th of june 1852 has been brought
to close after long and protracted trial Of ten
DAYS in length For years Lewis Montague has been
incarceraed in the Jail Of Petersburg, Va during which
time he has been tried condemned and sentenced
to be hanged but by judicial in the proceedings
of that trial the Court of Appeals aside the verdict
and ordered trial. which has just been concluded
The jury took the about o'clock Monday even
ing, and being absent about hour returned and in
formed the Court they could agree They again
taken in charge by the Sheriff. and the Court adjourned
till 10 o'clock Tuesday morning when the jury again
retired and after being out little thirty minutes
returned into Court with their verdict written upon the
Indictment, :" not guilty"
At that moment murmur of applause spread over the
court room, and at the time Kisses and some
other evidences of dissatisfaction were manifested
Through the town there is diversity of opinion about
the equity Of the verdict but far learn the
larger part Of the citizens satisfied with it.
We obtain the above particulars from the Petersburg
Ineligencer. Thompson, it appears the day OF his
death had presented pistol Montague and told him to
defend himself, but violence was then committed.
Thompson subsequently left message for Montague to
meet him early that night when the other should
be killed Montague armed himself and went to the place
Of meeting, where he shot Thompson, who it seems was
not armed For this offence the former srraigned
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FROM TEXAS.

The San Antonio Western Texan of the 9Th learns
that the Indians have been in several places in the
last few days in the vicinity of the Atoscos Many
tie have been killed. horses stolen, &c., and expect
every day to hear of of their cruel depredaons
They now having fine times Wild Cat is at the head
Of all this"
An express has ut this moment arrived (says COM
muncaton the Victoria Advertiser bringing of
five hundred Seminole and Camanche Indians under the
command of Wild Cat being thirty miles Of here.
They have attacked company of mustangers traders,
citizens, and soldiers Several killed when the
press left He left them fighting yesterday evening, and
supposes all will be killed. They first attacked
pany Of twenty-five soldiers, and killed all but two and
then Immediately surrounded the mustangers and ira
ders VINO pushing the relief Of the soldiers The
express says he thinks thirty Mexcans and five six
Americans were killed in the company Of mustangers,
besides the soldiers by The express is Mexican
who made his escape by running through the Indians after
all hope left He says his horse killed under
him. and he mounted Indians horse by and saved
himself Several other scattering squads also killed
in that vicinity, and family. This report is generally
believed here and considerable excitement prevails.
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FROM THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE OF WEDNESDAY,.

THE EXCURSION PARTY.-Those who had been assem-
bling in this city since Thursday last to join the
sion to Rock Island and ST. Anthonys Falls, started on
their trip at ST o'clock yesterday morning There
two trains each containing nine frsclass passenger
cars the best the road drawn by two powerful loco
motives, which tastefuy decked with flowers flags
and sreamers and the entire party appeared in the best
Of spirits The cars were all filled with the exception of
three which were reserved for the invited guests along
the line Of the road There full nine hundred per-
both trains included in which many ladies'
The party is the most brilliant that assembled in the
West consisting Of President statesmen historians
dpomatiss, poets and the best editorial talent in the
country Upon their arrival at Rock Island five steam
ers will be in readiness receive and convey them up
the Mississippi to St. Paul. Minnesota, stopping at the
intermediate points Of interest by the way,
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DEATH FROM INSTRUMENTATION L. Cookson, young
married man in Cincinnati bit the leg about nine
weeks since by dog, but he thought little of it until
Thursday evening last when he felt unwe and retired to
bed The night, however, almost seepless one,
interrupted by horrd dreams and starts, and
early in the morning the first symptoms of hydrophoba
made their appearance Notwithstanding prompt medi
cal attendance, he in commissions foaming at
the mouth casting himself upon the ground and endea
voring his flesh, all the time moaning piteousy.
He appeared however it is sad to be conscious Of his
dreadful situation and earnestly entreated the Mortified
spectators to keep away lest he might involunary do
them injury. He was tied down to the bed, but he
succeeded in breaking the cords until finally six strong
men holding him down, chloroform administered to
him. under the influence Of which he slept for half
hour When he awoke, about o'clock p. NJ it was but
breathe his last few convulsve gasps and nervous
witchngs and the rigid features and motonless limbs
proclaimed that his suferngs at an end The dog
which is still alive it is said has bit man named John
son, and several others. His should be made to
suffer the seyerest penalty for permitting him to run at
large An action for damages is to be instituted
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The Legislature of New Hampshire met at Con-
cord on Wednesday, when both Houses were or
ganized by the choice of Democratic officers.
The Democratic majority in the House, which
last year was hundred, is now reduced to some
three or four votes, and it is doubtful whether
this small majority can be relied upon to sustain
the course of the Administration in regard to the
Nebraska bill.
On Thursday the two Houses met in Convention
and elected Democrats to fill the vacancies in the
Senate.
On the same day Governor BAKER was installed
into Office His inaugural message is mostly occu-
pied with local matters, but, in briefly abiding to
national politics. he fully endorses the present Ad
ministration
In the House resolutions were introduced con-
demnatory Of the repeal of the Missouri compro-
mise and censuring those Representatives in Con-
gress from New Hampshire who supported the
obnoxious measure. These resolutions were made
the special order for yesterday, (Friday.)
The election Of United States Senator'S, which
expected to take place yesterday has been post
poned to Friday next.
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DEATH BY DBAR.-The Journal de Quebec says: The
coroner was called on Tuesday to make inquest the
body of farmer named j. b. Cantin who lost his life in
combat with bear Monday last 1t appears that ut
noon on that day bear which had already been in
thai nechborhood had attacked one of Cantn's cows,
and he determined follow the animal armed with fowl
ing piece In the evening discharge of frearm
heard at great distance His prolonged absence having
to seek for him. and the following day found his corpse
state which indicated terrible struggle between the
man and the ferocious animal. He was completely dis
figured and his gun broken in many pieces lying around
about him. Near to him the bear pierced with two
balls in the flank and shoulder. Cantn leaves five child
rem The bear has since been sold at Quebec for q lie
weighs 300 pounds from which it may be judged what
kind of an adversary poor Cantin had"
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THE NEW TERRITORIES.

The boundaries of the Territories of Nebraska
and Kansas are thus laid down in the late act of
Congress:
A that part of the Territory of the United States
included within the following limits, except such portions
thereof hereafter expressly exempted from the
operations Of this act to wit: Beginning at point in
the Missouri river where the 40h parallel Of north lat
tude the same; thence west said parallel to
the summit of the highlands separating the waters flow
ing into the Green river Colorado of the West from
the waters flowing into the Great Basin thence north
ward Of the said highlands to the summit of the Rocky
Mountains thence said summit northward to the 10th
the western boundary of the Territory of Minnesota
thence southwark said boundary the Missouri river
thence down the main channel of said river
of beginning be and the is hereby created into
temporary Government by the Of the Territory of
Nebraska"
An that part of the Territory of the United States
included within the following limits, except such portions
thereof hereafter expressly exempted from the ope
ratons of this act to w.t. Beginning at point the
western boundary of the State of Missouri where the
37h parallel of north latitude the same thence
west said parallel to the eastern boundary of New
Mexico thence north said boundary to the latitude
49, thence following said boundary westward the
nit of the highlands dividing the flowing into the
Colorado of the West Green river from the flow
ing into the Great Basin thence northward said
NIT to the 40th parallel Of laude thence said
parallel to the western boundary Of the State Of Missouri
thence south with the western boundary Of said State to
the place Of beginning be and the hereby created
into temporary Government by the of the Terri
tory of Kansas"
It will be seen that Kansas covers from south to
north three degrees of latitude and Nebraska nine
degrees.
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CUBA.--A letter received in Charleston from
New Orleans, dated 23d ultimo, says " AS an item
of news l will mention the fact that upwards Of a
million Of dollars is now in the hands Of COM
mittee (half subscribed by Cuban Creoes) for the
purpose Of equipping force necessary for the sub
tjugation Of the island" This shows that Presi-
dent PIERCE must have good and substantial ground
for his proclamation against fllibusterism; and we
trust that he will have frmness enough to put down
any attempt on the part of our citizens to wrest
Cuba from Spain, except in open and manly war,
for just cause Charleston Mercury
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IMPORTANT FROM JAPAN.

The English papers received by the Arctic con-
tain the important announcement, under date Of
Shanghai, April II, that Commodore PERRY has
succeeded in the object of his visit to Jeddo, and
that similar advantages have been obtained for the
commerce of this country that had previously been
conceded to Russia. The same condition is con-
tanned in both treaties, namely, that three ports are
to be opened in year. The latest adyices from
Shanghai, under date Of March 81, stated that
Commodore PERRY was hourly expected there on
his return from Jeddo and it is probable therefore,
that the statement Of the English papers is correct
Such result will fully vindcate the Japan expedi-
ton from the unmerited abuse expended upon it,
and open to the commerce of our country an i'm
mense field for its profitable employment.
Baltimore American.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

The Earl of ELGIN and suite departed from this
city on Tuesday for Canada, and arrived at New
York the same evening He had accepted an invi-
taton of the authorities and citizens Of Portland to
visit that city, and expected to arrive there yeser
day, when he would partake Of public dinner, and
resume his journey in the evening.
1t was incidentally stated in this paper week or
two ago that Lord ELGIN had come to Washington
on mission Of amty, and we have the pleasure now
OF saying that we believe that mission has been
crowned with success. Through the good Offices of
this enlightened nobleman, combined with the eff
forts of the popular Minister Of England, and the
just and pacific dispositions Of our Secretary Of
State, acting of course under the sanction of the
President, we believe that the terms of treaty on
the Fishery and Colonial questions have been nego-
tiated and signed by the respective parties, which
will, when ratified by the respective Governments,
settle finally the last link IN the chain Of knotty
questions which have long perplexed and fretted
and withstood the diplomacy of tho two countries,
and furnished so much capital for demagogues and
fomenters Of strife to work upon the popular mind
with We do not profess to know and do not care to
inquire into the terms Of this adjustment. We are
SatlSueu LUZ pIeseHt W KNOW al Olu anu
ritating sore has been healed, and we think it is
great point gained in the happiness Of the world,
amicably to settle national dispute upon any terms
reasonably fair, In this case, we are sure none
other have been demanded or conceded, and we are
quite content to leave the conditions of the settle
ment to the good sense fairness, and responsibility
Of the respective negotiators.
We presume that we express only the common
sentiment Of the persons, official and unofficial, who
had opportunities Of nearly observing Lord ELaIN,
when we say that his courteous and frank deport-
ment during his soourn in this city such as to
conciliate the general respect and esteem.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10
FROM CHINA.

Late advices from Canton to the Goth Of March,
ceived in New York. represent the rebellion against the
Emperor making much headway and threatening Pc
kin, with great confusion and CONSERVATION prevailing
in the capital which the Emperor did not hesitate to
knowledge. Shanghai still remains in the hands Of the
insurgents, although attacks continue to be constantly
made upon it by the Imperiasts The province of Loo
Choo was taken by the rebels the l4th of January
and the Lieutenant Governor killed in its defence.
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STREET PREACHING.

FROM NEW YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER OF MONDAY.
scene Of most dsgraceful riot. We have refraned
from comment the present fashion of street preach
ing and the excitement which ii keeps alive until we
deem it duty longer to keep silence The events of
yesterday and two or three preceding Sabbaths have
deepened conviction have long entertained that what
is very enormously called street preacg is far more
productive of evil than of good and that in large city
it should be very strictly regulated.
We ask any of sense, eandor, and iberality whe
ther the harangues that have lately been delivered in the
streets of this city and Brooklyn the Sabbath day
partake this character Whether the sentiments of
those harangues have be6ed the profession of chrsan
violated the quiet and sancy of the Sabbath, but
derogatory the character of christian orderly peace
able people any time 1t is but few Sundays since
that under pretence of street preaching inamma
tory political address delivered the steps of the
City Hall, the choral portions Of the service being
the singing of liberty songs by the audience Then
der the pretence, have had the basphcmies of
man styling himself the Angel Gabriel and of one two
of his copys and appeals to the passions Of
nature by BiiDgsgate abuses of religious creeds and
those who profess them The attendant circumstances
of such preaching" have been just what to be
pected and christianity has been Knocked, debased de-
fled The secretly organized bands attend on each
occasion, and ready to make fight in favor Of
Orrs blasphemies of Parsons antpapal diatribes
giving irrefragabe evidence that there is religious
principle creed in the street preaching pracsed,
hbition of organized awessncss This state of things
ought not to be permitted. Liberty itself rs well as re-
gon is outraged by it, for this is liberty run into cen
tiousness with vengeance
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The FISHING SEAsoN.-About twenty-five sail Of vessels
are now fitting at Gloucester Mass for their first
trip to the Bay of ST. Lawrence, and two have
already sailed. They proceed again voyage of
certainty. The British Government, we believe, have
withdrawn their armed vessels but the Colonial Govern
nent of Nova Scotia has made restrictions and laws
respecting vessels which may visit their coasts These
restrictions however, of such that they will
find it hard work to carry them out and shall await
with interest the arrival of vessels in those
TGLoucester Telegraph
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We freely admit that our neighbor the Union
has reason to be out of humor just now-the result
Of the Philadelphia election was enough to try bet
ter tempers than it can boast of-but we must pro-
test against the Unios venting its spleen upon
heads, and still more against its imputng to us any
Justification Of facts in regard to the Philadelphia
election. We made no facts respecting that cleo
ton, and undertook to assign no cause for that
signal defeat of the Democratic party. The result
was, per Sc quite enough for US; but for the infor
nation Of our readers we quoted the opinions Of
papers of the vicinage, supposed to be well advised
on the subject The election in Washington was not
aparty one. Had it been contest between Wings
and Democrats, the Union knows that the Wing
candidate would have received larger majority
than given to the successful candidate for Mayor
on Monday last. In Philadelphia it was an avowed
party contest, and qualification at the triumph
Of the Wing candidate was not to be damped be-
cause he received the support Of large body Of
Wings under a fantastic name. We much question
whether the Union would not have been very glad
Of tie support Of the g Know othings" name and
all. 1t was foretold by Democratic papers them
selHs that the Nebraska question would exercise
DISASTROUS influence on the Philadelphia election.
Thtthing was not Of our predicting but those who
soWthe wind must expect to reap the whirlwind
hut our amiable neghbor is put out with us on
seTal points in yesterday number all attributable
Doubtless to the unfortunate Philadelphia election.
Wpuote from sources friendly to the Administra-
ito spcculations on Governmental purposes and
pr'eedings, and it is attributed by the Union to
"Istility to the Administration" We do not
thk it worth while to defend ourselves against
TIL charge; but we tell the Union that it gives
usluch more pleasure to praise the Administration
foiwhat we think right than to blame it for
wit we consider wrong What would the Union
he? It is our duty to communicate to our
rsers all correct information on public affairs that
wconsider of interest to them. The Government
per does not enlighten us. 1t keeps as close on
alforeign affairs as Lord Burleigh in the play; it
ID not even favor the public with shake of the
hh, as that profound but silent Prime Minister
d. We obliged, therefore, to look elsewhere
all where so properly to the revelations of those
inlligent writer's here who endeavor to keep their
relers advised, and whose friendliness to the Ad-
miistration is guaranty against wilful misrepre-
seIation
But we cannot spare more time or space to APP
pese the crossness of the Union. Wishing it worse
LUX and more philosophy next time, we hope it
mag live thousand years.
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The STAR Of last evening says that dispatches have
reached Washington saying that Commander RINGaoLD
who is at the head If the Behring's Straits Exploring
Expedition, reached Hong Kong the 9th of March,
where he met the Hon. ROBERT NJ McLANE United
States Commissioner China who being DESTROYS Of
ceedng at Canton, the commander Immediately
sailed in his flag ship (the sloopowar vincennes) for
that point with Mr. MeLane on board.
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The Nebraska men in Warren, Trumbull county, Ohio,
undertook fire salute in honor of the bill on Tuesday
last but they had hardly commenced when every bell in
town was manned, and such doeful tong as kept
up between the saucs was never before heard in that
vicinity. Another attempt made at nine o'clock
and almost instantly the bells again rung mournfu
dirge. AT the Nebraskans rallied again with no
better After supper the shooting under
taken once By this time the Warren Brass Band
had mounted the cupoa Of the church. and between
the pauses of the firing played the Dead March in SAUL
the bells all the while toling solemn kne
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-10

The Chevalier J. G.. GEvERs formerly Charge
d Affaires Of his Majesty the King Of the Neither
lands to the United States, has arrived at Wash
ington to fill again that honorable post. We see
it stated by one Of the Administration journals
that Mr.. GEvERs has come with full power to settle
all claims against his Government, and to hear the
charges and complaints Of Captain Gibson, who
has made demand for compensation for his i'm
prisonment.
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The Cumberland Telegraph says: Son Saturday last
the the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad caught
fire. and before it discovered some tive hundred
or three hundred feet of and loose pow
der consumed by the fire. 1t fortunate that the
discovery was made before the kegs had caught or the
result would have been terrible relate. The train
would have blown into atoms and every soul board
killed The flames were extinguished by the hands on
the train with few buckets Of water"