, 1855-07-13

ings of that State are not yet completely
abolitionized.
The fauaticism of the advocates Of the
prohibitory liquor law at Portland, Me-,
has found vent in riot and bloodshed. 1t
appears that Neil Dow, Mayor of Portland,
and author of the Maine law, purchased q
quantity of liquor, expecting to sell it at a
profit to the town agency. The agency,
however, did not purchase, and complaint
was made against Dow for violation of the
statute. While the complaint was pending,
the Mayor induced the city authorities to
purchase his stock. lncensed at these pro-
ceedings, mob collected about the build
ing where the liquor was stored, and threat
encd its destruction. The military were
ordered out, and, as the rioters persisted
in their application of the search and seiz-
ure principle, fired upon the mob, killing
one man and wounding several others.
The CRIMEA.-Acconnt from the Cri-
mea present no change Of Importance in
the condition Of affairs.
The siege was being carried on as usual.
The appointment of General Pclessier to
the command of the French army is said
to be very popular.
The announcement is made that he con
templates on attack upon the Russians in
the field. Desperate engagements occur
red almost nightly befor Sebastopol, heavy
losses having occurred on both sides.
The Allies have now over two hundred
thousand meu in the field.
1t is reported that Omar Pasha promises
to take and hold Sebastcpol, if the French
will protect his advance.
1t was reported that the bombardment
would re-commence on Monday, the 2sth
ME.
The CoNFERENcE.-It is now positively
stated that the Vienna conferences are to
he re-opened.
PEACE PRoPoslrIoxs.-lt is stated that
the project of Austria leaves Russia and
Turkey to settle between themselves the
number Of ships each shall have in the
Black Sea. France and England are to
have two each.
GREAT BRITAIy.-Mr. Disraeli's motion
Of want of confidence in the Ministry on the
subject of the war, was, after spicy de-
bate in Parliament, lost by majority Of
100 for the government
twas expected that by the goth of June
every available soldier in Great Britain
viii have been embarked for the Crimea.
Parliament had taken a recess until
June 4th.
A revolution it is reported has broken
out on the Rio Grandc, Mexico, aud fifteen
hundred men headed by Caravajal and
othGrs had crossed the river.
Advices from the Plains state that eve.
rything is in very unsettled condition
in fact, that the Indians have declared war
and are preparing for fight.
The Indian murdcrers of Capt. Gunnisou
and his party, have been tried aud convict
ed Of manslaughter.
Much excitement prevails in California
among the settlers. They are organizing
a squattcr party whose object seems TO be
to assert and protect the right of the pos
SCISSOR.
Ex-Gov. Foote, Hon. Bailey Peyton,
and Hon. Ed Marshal have taken the
stump in California for Know Nothingism.
These are three shelved stump speakers Of
much ability. Their last hope doubtless is
this dark lantern association.
U. s. TRooPs FOR WASHINGTON TERRI
detachment Of U. S. troops, num-
bering one hundred and ninety-threc pri-
Yates and officers, all told, sailed yesterday
on board the steamer America for Puget
Sound, en- route for Fort Steilacoom, Wash
ington Territory. The steamer proceeded
from this city to Bcnecia where the soldiers
were embarked. The troops nre under the
command Of Major Prince, who arrived on
the Sonora.-[ s, T. Herald.
The new board of Aldermen and assist
ants Of the city of San Francisco can't
come to terms. Four democrats and four
know nothipgs in each board. They can't
organize. What is to be done, make
or fight it out We 'oM see.
The U. s. District Court Of California
have decrced the ten square miles Of land to
Col. Fremont. This is in accordance with
the decision ofthe Supreme Court Of the
U. S. The land is to be in one entire
tract.