Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-04-13
TEL EGRAPHIC ITEMS.
Later from Havana.


The steamer Empire City from Havana Goth,
arrived this morning. The T. S. steamer Prince
ton arrived at Havana on the goth. Much dam
age has been felt the Island by drought Sew
eral sugar plantations had been destroyed by fire
The dry ignited in several cases from
sparks issuing from Locomotives.
The U. S. sloop OF war Albany: and steamers
Fulton and Princeton, were at Havana, all well.
Returns from Connecticut
Hartford, April 4.
The returns received thus far show the election
of 5 Wing Senators and Democrats, 4 to hear
from, and 81 wing and 4 democratic representa-
tives wing and 9 democratic sheriffs. 1t is
impossible al present to give an estimate of the
popular vote.
New York, 4th
The Baltic arrived out On the 9th, having been
. days in ice field, which took her 800 miles
to the south and west.
The LIST Division of French troops had sailed
for Turkey French Loan all taken Russia
insists on neutrality of Prussia Austria gives
no further indications Of her policy.
The Paris correspond at of the London Times
says that the Cars refusal to evacuate Princ-
palities telegraphed to Paris on the 18th and
Immediately communicated to Lordon Sir
Charles Napier forthwith notified of it.
Napier arrived at Copenhagen on the goth.
The AusterlItz of 100 guns, and three other
French ships, had sailed to join the British Fleet
IN the Baltic.
Var wiH finally be declared, as soon as the Czars
refusal is received in London 1t is known that
he has refused, and the note was hourly expect
. ed.
The allied fleets were still at Becois Bay, but
would soon enter the Black Sea. A rumor had
reached Constantinople of the capture of Russian
Treasure Convoy.
Three Thousand tyoops were to pass through
France 10 embark at TOuon.
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Beef and Pork in request-Lard inactive
An impression prevailed that the Bank of
England about to raise the rate of inter
est.
The Turkish loan of e2 100000 was taken by
! the Rothsch;lds.
Washington April T.
/ 1t is thought the Gadsden Treaty is rejected by
the Senate.
Erie, April 8.
The America is fast in the ice five miles west of
Dunkirk, sound ice outside Of her.
New Orleans, April 5.
! The FL Dorado arrived this morning from A pin
wall, March 80, with California dates to the 9th
She brings 100 passengers, and $4,000 in Gold.
She reports the Geo. Law TO sail from Aspiuwal
the 18th, with 500 passengers, and nearly
! 81 100000 IN gold
The Golden Gate came down to Panama in II
days.
The steamer Cortez sailed tor san Jutt The oh
Little news from California Il j. reported Heagby
The rainy season unusually severe
Accounts from Walkers Expedition continue
dlscouraging His force was daily dwlHdiing down
Lieut. Strain and party saved.
Two companies OF the Sd Regiment OF Artillery
sailed yesterday for AspinwalI Oh route for Cali
loInia, by steamer Illinois.
/ The Companies are b and L. Most of the men
are the same that sailed on the San Francisco.
Philadelphia, april s.
The Captain of Barque Lexington arrived to-
day from Port Au Prince, and a steamer anchored
oil Harbor, and Admiral Duquesne demanded an
audience with the Emperor which was refused
A letter stated that ii demands not complied
with IN is hours the French would resort to Sc
we're measures. The Emperor gave final answer
on 9th inst, that rather than submit the Haytien
Govt would cease to exist This declaration had
a good effect. The next morning the French YES
sells hoisted Haytien colors.
Washington April. 7th.
SEHATE.-The bill establishing additional land
districts in Minnesota was passed SO Senate bills
and - House bills we're passed, and Senate ad
journed TO Monday
A message was received from the President
stating that he had signed the bill authorizing
construction Of 6 steam frigates.
Fire IN the Mining Region.
The stamp work, mill, and Office of Forest
Mining Company, Lake Superior, We're destroyed
by fire about two weeks ago; loss Sl2 ,O0O-insur-