Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-29

Island, Tho CnDinin CenornI
had given several dinner parties the French
aud officers OF the squadron there lie seems to place
grea: confidence In the aid OF France In case of war be-
tween Spain and tho United States.
The great State Ball announced Ali tho English
aud Frcnch oirers be present
The reported instruction between the Spanish and
ortoes Is untrue though there is considerable dsafec
ton. business dull.
SECOND DISPATCH
THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH WAR VESSELS AT
HAVANA-THE PLAN OF EMANCIPATION
CHARLEsros, May 26.-Business ut Havana was very
dull sugar in fair demsnd for Europe. Goldfish scarce
Lard revivng Flour. lumber aud stocks dull Freghts
unchanged; vessels Exchange OF London p:
a ~ l-9; on New York 81.
The Isabel left at Havana French Frigate two small
steamers ana an English brig OF The Captain
era as well as the officers Of the feet announce that
they are come to protect tho Spanish pap omaucpa
lion. Great uneasiness felt.
The brig Sterling, OF Boston, from Matanzas for Mon.
reai went ashore on the Couch reef the 10TH and
proved total loss.
The ship Sea Lion, of Bath. Maine, from Matanzas,
went ashore the Delta shoa on tho It'll and was pot
OH the next day by the wreckers.
SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATIONS OF THE ECLIPSE.
WASHINGTON May 90 +. M.-The solar ecupse was
observed at Georgetown College Observatory Prof Ses-
TN, employing hne Troughton Smons equatorial OBJ
Ia ned lair observation OF the first contact but a re-
M kabe good one OF the final contact Prof Curey pre
pared apparatus Tor throwing 'he solar image upon
screen IN dark room Tor the benefit of the students
watched the progress with deep interest Mr. Langdou
OF tue faent oee also observed the progress up
n inns
will be required for definite esults Il was
however, that singular line Of bright yellow Or gold col
or bounding the lunar disc observed soon after the
hrst contact also by the three professors short time be-
S '-'' eo"e'- t'o oPinioh oi thls phenomena has
been yet yentured. Mrscupy
THE ECLlPSE-THE MEETING IN FANEUIL HALL.
DEATH-IMPOSTOR.
BosToS, May 26-The abolition or fugitive slave
ing III Fancul Hall tonight very largely attended
and much excitement prevailed. G. X. Russell ESQ OF
koioury was chosen President with several Vce-Pres-
dents aud Secretaries Several speeches made
some OF the speakers announced that the authorities
would not interfere to prevent OF the fugitive
slave in question. 1t was altogether as did
no credit to those who participated therein.
The eclipse OF the observed here by thousands
and appeared to great advantage.
sudde iy to-day.
George w. Smith, claiming be secret agent of the
Post-Oce outside OF Rochester has proven 10 be an i'm
posIor
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY-OLD SCHOOL.
BuffALo, May ga resolution send delegates
to the German Reform church was docketed.
The discussion on the Dinvlle Seminary was resumed
Ut: breckenridge spoke ably for several hours.
Dr. heMas,er replied, aud then withdrew his amend
ment TO the report OF the committee semnaries which
was then adopted.
The House then voted the selection of place for
the meeting next year. New York, New Orleans Nash
vile, Columbus, and Pittsburg were nominated. New
Orleans received the largest number OF votes but no
choice made.
WAsHINGros, May 26.-It is generally understood in
well informed circles here that Lord Egin in addition to
the other matters entrusted to his charge will give his 1T
ention TO the difficulties between the United States and
Spain In regard to Cuba. His well known moderation
and thorough acquaintance with the views of the Court of
Madrid warrant the confident hope that he will be able
in conjunction with Mr. Marcy to settle the difficulty in
satisfactory manner.
The Supreme Cour, has adjourned till the first Monday
in December.
PHILADELPHIA, May 26.-Mr S. Smith agent of the
city OF glasgow in this city, has received letter from
the agents III England, stating that they positive
the steamer lately making for the Azores was not
her, but Of the West India mail steamers The
tain who her is positive she had yellow
and timber buwarks which answers to the West India
steamer.
New YoRK, May 26-Three fugitive slaves were ar
rested here this morning. claimed by David Smith ard
Jacob Grove OF Washington county, Md. They acknowl.
edged themselves to be slaves and the
them up. They said to have been sent Immediately
to Baltimore. and telegraphic despatch was sent to Phil
adephia to intercept their passage.
NEW foHK May 26cap stanhope of the corer from
belonging To- h. church @Gn house church and
The West COST had been very sieky.
HARTFORD, Cr May 26-Hanmer's powder mill .xpIor, 49,,
this morning. killing persons woundng Others ~
May 2s.roer q the near hi.
ALBAxr " May 95-The contract for the enl,,y. n, .,
The Capitol hs: been swardd to M,srs Co.. mason.
enlargement will be completed middle Of next WoyeIb.r
J.cksoS Mcu May 2iThe evening express train from De-
ing four persons viz Mr. Black the Engineer Fuller Mr. Gre.
at Paneul Hall onisht consider Burns an
fugitive slave. ""'s'u
loss is estimated at 81 10000. "" '''' Inc
WHEELING, May 26An exciting contest for ,bs ,g v,
Ted today BY the election of opposed to IN.
wHEELIx0, May 26-There are feet incbe. =, ,,. t. =.
channel - 'N'' :" INV