Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-08
az THE MORNINGS MAIL.
Later from Oaraecas.


NEw YoRr, June 7th.--The brig Cuba has
arrived with dates from Lagusyra TO May 70. An
was quiet, but Apprehsnsions we're entertained oy
the government that an INVASION of the province
Of Maracaibo by New Grenada might occur
Troops were consequently being pressed into the
service to protect the province.
The country Was in deplorable state OF bank
ruptcy fiom the course Of the late administration
The present ministry have determined to extrcate
the country from the present difficulties
Charles Eames the American Minister, was pro-
ceediDg satisfactorily with the duties Of the ega-
ton. The duties were likely to be arduous, they
being the prosecution Of American claims for spo-
liations.
Congress had adjourned without adopting any
important measures, except confding TO the Presi-
dent dictatorial powers.
American produce was abundant, and country
produce scarce. Five Spanish vessels had arrived
in the month Of May with -four from Spain. Flour
had in consequence declined 81 per barrel.
Col Das chief of the Venezuelan navy, came
passenger, as commissioner from the government
to settle the guano question Of the Isle OF Anes.
An additional force to protect the island would
leave on the goth Of May.
Venezuela claims the island by right Of conquest,
the Yankees having omitted to plant the standard
of the United States. Colonel Dias proceeds to
Washington with the view Of obtaining requsi-
Llou VI tuc -dC4uH
KnoD-Not1ing Banquet.
PHILADELPHIA, June THE Know-Nothing
grand banquet came of this evening. Four hun
bred and fifty persons sat down at five o'clock,
Mayor Conrad presiding. The room and tables
were beautifully decorated.
The first toast was The Union" which was
responded to by Kenneth Rayner, Of North Caro-
lina In an old-time patriotic, glorifcation, star
spangled banner Bunker Hill speech. The sec
ond toast, "Amerca Ruled by Americans" was
responded to by j. B. Ricaud, Of Maryland. The
third, Religious Liberty" was responded to by
o. Andrews, OF New York.
Much confusion and disorder prevailed, and
the speakers were several times interrupted. The
chair had much difficulty in preserving order.
To the fourth toast Mr.. Ridgway, Of the Rich
mond Wing, responded briefly, and apologiziDgly
called upon Mr.. Prentice, Of the Louisville Jour
nal, but he was not present. His name, however,
was received with cheers.
Mr.. Judson Crane, of Virginia, then spoke at
length chiefly on the Virginia election; after which
the president called on the States alphabetically
for speeches. Albert Pike spoke for Arkansas,
and Mr.. Stewart spoke for Alabama. Connecticut
was called upon, but no response was made. Cali
fornia being next, Mr.. Matthews commenced by
saying that he desired to hear from Massachusetts,
FIRST Delaware was answered by Mr.. Smitbers,
who also desired to hear from Massachusetts,
Florida, Georgia, and other States were called
upon, and speeches given by delegates represent
ing them.
Inauguration ofMe Governor of New Hampshire
CONCORD, N. H., June 7.--Governor Metcalf was
inaugurated to-day. His message recommends as
little legislation as possible, the encouragement of
agriculture in the State as preventive of western
emigration, guarded action regarding cooperative
privileges charges in regard to the public schools
and the establishment of State reform school.
The Governor also denounces the liquor traffic
as public nuisance, and recommends the prohib-
tory law with limited discrimination.
The message is elaborate on the subject Of for.
eign-born influence, religion and politics, and is
strongly Native American.
The repeal Of the Missouri Compromise and the
Nebraska act are emphatically denounced as vio-
lation Of faith, and great wrong upon the North.
The message Is strong on slavery and the liquor
traffic, and against foreign-born citizens holding
Office without residence of twenty one years.
The Aeguital of Mayor Dor.
PORTLAND, Me-, June 6.--Judgc Carter in dis
charging Mayor Dow from arrest, decided that no
liquor agency had been established As no agent
had been appointed; but held that the statute did
not specify whether it should be purchased before
or after the agent Is selected; and that as eubse
quenu the liquors were turned over to the city,
there was no idence Of criminal intent on the
part Of the Mayor.
The arctic Expedition.
NEW YORK. June THE Arctic Expedition
was spoken yesterday morning In lat 40 deg,
long 90 deg. SO min, making good Roadway. The
steamer was In tow Of the barque.
Rseruits for Foreign Legion.
Bosros, June Phillip Hsupman 10 undergoing
examination, charged with enlisting men for the
foreign legion Of tho British army. lie brought
ten men here yesterday from New York, on the
false pretence OF Whiting them for farm laborers,
aid they refused 10 60 TO Halifax.
Ne~ Harapahire Senatorial Election.
CoScoRp, June THE Hosse have assigned
the 18th inst, for the election Of United Statas
Senator.
Col. Kinney Again.
Nrw York, June 7.--CoL Kinney was not In
Court to-day and could not be found, whereupon
the Judge forfeited his bail for 81 900, and issued
another warrant for his arrest.
Foreign Literature and Art.
In a new book called Tho Angler and his
Friend" 10y DR.. John Davy, brother and hiogra-
pher Of Sir Humphrey Davy, the great CHEMIST
We fnd the theory that sea fish, besides being near
~ as nutritive Butchers meat, contains more or
less iodine and therefore prevents the production
Of scrofulous and tubercular Diseases such as pull
c,ocarv ,nt,na The hanaHcial inAuopca of