Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-15
NEWS BY THE NAILS.

gress on the subject, cedinR 70 the State OF New
York that part Of Massachusetts, known as Boston
Corner.
In compliance with the recomme ndation of Gov.
Gardner, in his message to the Legislature the fol-
lowing military companies composed Of foreign
ers, have been disbanded, viz the Columbia Ar
tilery, Capt. Cass; Webster Artillery, Capt Nc
Kinney; Shields Artillery, Captain Young, and
Sars6eld Guards, Capt. Hogan, Of Boston jackson
Musketteers, Captain Proctor Of Lowell Union
Guards, Capt. Lineham, of Lawrence ; and Jack
son Guards Capt. Driscon, Of Worcester.
New ORLEANS, Jan. l2--The steamer Prone
thcus has arrived with California dates to the Esd
ultimo. She reports that the Northern Light had
$sO0, 900 in gold on board for New York.
Half the town Of Yallecito was burnt on the Esd
Of December.
San Faneiseo, Dec. 28.--The markets generally
are dull. Flour GA Lard IA cents Bacon Is IA;
Arrived ships Flying Eagle and Alabama from
New York.
CoLUxBIA, Jan. I2--The New Orleans papers Of
Sunday last have been received here Jacob ODER,
coal merchant was murdered by . man named
Hoyne, owing to difficulty between the parties
relative to business matters.
Galveston advices to the I'd instant report that
seventy-6ve Indians attacked DR.. Giddings' and
Capt. Skelman's surveying company Of fourteen
men on the 18th Of November at Simjia The In
dams were routed with loss Of seventeen killed
and wounded. e
BUryALo, Jan. lS.--Last Friday evening party
Of robbers attacked the house Of family named
Wilson, near Thorold c. W., presenting their re-
volvers at them, and decamping with one hundred
and thirty -four dollars.
house of Jacob s. Eburn, who was absent at the
time, and presented pistols at the heads Of his wife
and daughters. They ransacked the house and
found nine hundred dollars in gold and silver, with
which they escaped.
CORNWALL, C. W., Jan. 1.-THE saw-mill and
cardingmills on the Cornwall canal near this town,
were destroyed by fire this morning. at 8 o'clock,
and large quantity of cloth and sawed lumber
consumed. How the fire originated has not yet
been ascertained. Loss 500 mo insurance.
OswEGo, Jan. 1.-THE weather is moderate.
The harbor is clear of ice. The propeller Saint
Nicholas, Captain Williams arrived here to-day
from Toronto, with 80l3 barrels of four consigned
to New York. The Oswego railroad takes off Q, 500
barrels daily.
BUFFALO, Jan. l3-The Legislature Of Wiscon-
sin assembled at Madison on Wednesday last. The
most important business will be the election OF q.
s. Senator to,succeed Mr.. Walker.
NEW YoRK, JAN lathe ship caulkers of this
city have resolved to strike against reduction of
their wages from g. SO to %. The ship carpenters
have not determined what course to pursue.
BurYALo, Jan. l3.-The repairs Of the damage
done to the Erie railroad by the rioters here have
been nearly completed, under the supervision Of
Marshall Keyser, who has met with no interference.
New ORLEANS, Jan. l2.-Messrs Pickett Mac
Murdo & Co., bankers, and A. ]. Wright 4 Co.,
produce merchants of this city, have suspended.
Mn. SoULE AND THE SALE OF CuBA.--Discnscion
in the Spanish Cortes.--Mr. Soule on his return
to Madrid, Gt has heretofore been stated,
was received in the most fattering manner. A
correspondent Of the N. Y. Tribune writes:
Soon after arriving at Madrid, Mr.. s. called upon
the members Of the Cabinet and the Diplomatic
corps, etiquette requires, and within the twenty
four hours following, his call returned by every
individual of these two bodies, and he was other
wise treated with a marked politeness which
seems difficult to comprehend, under the circum-
stances"
The same writer gives the discussion in the Span
ish Cortes, ON the 18th ult., on the proposed sale
Of Cuba He says:
an. Luzerriaga, member of the cabinet, arose,
and with great warmth pronounced short speech, !
which produced marked effect of enthusiasm on
the Chamber. i am not able he said, to reveal
here declare distinctly, in the name of the Presi-
dent of the Council, N. Espartero, and OF the en-
tire cabinet, that the sale of the Island Of Cuba
would be the sale of Spanish honor itself We will
consent to Il, never The Minister took his seat
In the midst Of three rounds of cheers which pro-
ceeded from every bench in the Chamber, and
FROM the public tribunes The only spectator Of
the scene, seated in the official part of the house,
who did not cheer was Mr.. Soule, who sat in the
front rank Of the diplomatic lodge and who is said
to have shown some embarrassment at the pro-
ceedings.n
Another member, with the view of putting an
end TO these American pretensions," suggested
that Spain should abolish slavery In Cuba, he seem
ing to have the impression that desired the
island only because Il was slave territory The let
ter adds
IN. olozago finished by proposing an order of the
day TO be placed on the minutes, which should de-
clare the lively and profound satisfaction with which
all the representatives Of the Spanish nation had
received the noble and patriotic words Of the Min
lister Of Foreign Affairs, TO which they gave their
complete adhesion"
The entire Assembly arose with enthusiasm 70
their feet to VOTE and their unanimity received
with plsudits by the spectators occupying the tri.
bunes.
Mr. Soule had an audience with the Queen, ON
the evening Of the 18th, when he laid before her
Majesty an autograph letter from the President Of
the United States The Minister was accompanied,
on this occasion, by Mr.. Dudley b. Fields, Of New
York. in plain American dress, and both were re-
ceived In the most cordial manner. The Queen
expressed an earnest desire to maintain friendly
relations with the United States
The Know-Nothings arc said TO have elected
twenty out Of the twenty-five municipal officers
chosen in the city Of Lexington on Saturday.
The following arc some Of tho results Of the vo-
ting:
Swiff, for Moyor.--Msiority over Allen 40 votes.
Hogan, for Attorney.-Maiority over Woolly
$50 votes.
Milton, for Treasurer.--Msiorty over Emmoll
35S votes.
stoll, for Assessor.--lJonty over Keier 4se
votes.
Kreeror for Keeper OF workhonse. Majority
over Lawrence 324 votes.
True, for Captain Of Wstch.-Majonty over
Ceinee 1e1 votes.
For license, sl4; against, 47S--msjority against
license, 14e
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