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Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

10 We. in common with the numerous
friends of Col. j. B. GILMER, in this COM
umnity. are gratifed to learn that his recov-
cry from his late dangerous illness, is now
considered certain BY his physicians. Aside
from the many claims that Col GILMER S
private worth and generous nature, gives
him upon his friends in this portion of Ar
kansas. his restoration to health at this time,
may be considered public good Connect
ed as lie is. with the improvement now CO.
ing on in the raft of Red river, his loss would
have been public calamity But being
restored to health. and enabled to aid with
his means. and his well known energy, the
scientific and well directed efforts of Colonel
FULLER. to improve the navigation of upper
Red river, the people OF this region may
confidently look forward to the ADVANTAGES
to be derived from permanently improved
navigation.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

% S. NJ. BooTH. of the Milwaukee
Free Democrat. who, it will be remember
ed, was arrested and fined by the United
States District Court, for aiding in rcscuing
fugitive slave from the hands Of the Uni
ted States Marshal. and released upon ha-
beas corpus, by the State Court. has recent
-ly been served with 4 citation. signed By
Chief Justice fancy, 10 appear before the
Supreme Court Of the United States. in pur-
suence of writ Of error, to show cause
why the Judgment of the Iowa State Court
In his favor, should not be corrected. He
intimates that it viii not be conveaien; for
him to attend.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

The difficulties experienced this year in
sending cotton from the interior to the se,.
ports of the Southwestern States, has in.
duced Mr.. G. r. Griffith, of Mobile. TO en-.
deavor under patent taken out by him 10
1912, to provide a remedy. He has had con.
structed at the Union India Rubber works
New York, what he calls a cotton foater
an india rubber vessel made large enough to
envelope a single bale of cotton, to be used
in such a manner that raft may be formed
Of number of them united, on which to
float this produce. One bale will draw
about five or six inches of water and loaded
with two bales, which it win carry when
formed into raft, will draw eleven and a
half or twelve inches Although steam.
boats are constructed which draw twelve
inches on these waters, yet they are unable
to carry a sufficient load to pay the expense,
and hence this experiment
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

GREAT FIRE IN
was visited on the evening Of the 26th ule,
with one of the, most destructive confagra-
tions that has occurred in that city for some
years. 1t broke cut in wholesale clothing
establishment on Baltimore street, and is
supposed to-have been The work Of an in
cendiary. The american estimates the
loss IN buildings and goods at $40 .000.-
The goods were covered by insurance, and
the buildings. all but $4,000 The Pasri-
OF estimates the loss at nearly $4,000
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
More Of tac Portland Mob.
PORTLAND. Me June

\ public meeting was called to-day, to
investigate the cause of the recent riot, and
if the city authorities are deemed guilty. to
prosecute them also to wait on the Mayor
and request, in behalf of the citizens, his re-
siguation.
The funeral of Robinson. one Of the VIC
Tins of the mob, was followed to the grave
this evening by an immense procession. 4
large number of special police are to be
placed on duty tonight
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

"DoEsTIcKs DEAD-The New York
Tribune announces the death of MORTIMER
THOMPSON, better known to the public as
" Dcesticks-" It is stated that be was
spending few days at ANN Arbor, Michi-
gan. and was engaged in shooting at a mark
with some companions. when an accidental
bullet put an end to his lfe. AIr. I. was a
native of Michigan, and was about 2f years
of age. The Egeuing Post insinuates that
the announcement of the death of doe
sticks is trick of the trade, to call at
tenticn to the publication of bis letters
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

% Capt DANLEs has disposed Of one
half of the Gazette 4- Democrat Office 70
Maj. BoRLAND, who will hereafter be asso-
ciated with him in conducting it. Major
BoRLAND is well known in Arkansas as an
able and experienced writer, and his asso-
citation With the Gaaette g. Democrat will
give it additional interest We tender him
cordial welcome back among the editorial
fraternity.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

AN INcIDENT-The following incident
is related as having taken place at the burn.
ing of the VIM Knox, on the Ohio river:
AT the burning Of the VIM. Knox, a
woman jumped overheard with babe
She. came to the surface, and taking the
babes hand in her mouth, thus held it out
of the water, while she attempted to paddle
to shore. a man plunged in after her, and
by strong efforts succeeded in getting the
mother to where the water was shallow
enough to allow them to touch the bottom
do not bite its hand now-you are sate,"
said the man to her, while they were wadlng
ashore. She took the child's hand from be-
tween her teeth, and simply said, "YOu do
not know a mother, sir" Scarcly print
of the gentle mothers hold cG the poor ID
fant's hand was perceptible.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
later frGts, California and Cen
traE America.

The steamer Daniel WTebster, Captain
Lucas. arrived at New Orleans on the 29th
ult. from San Juan, with California files of
papers to the 9th of May.
The news from the-interior Of Central
America is somewhat important:
Gen. Coral is still at Minaqna with 5000
troops, under good discipline, but remains
inactive for the present. Gen. Castillon is
strongly fortified at Leon, awaiting the ar
rival of Walker. now on his way from San
Francisco with an armed force on board a
schooner. After his arrival hostilities will
commence and bloody work is expected, as
they are all desperate men selected for the
occasion. Colonel Wheeler. the Ameri-
can Minister. was at Minaqua at last ad
vices
Many persons at Greytown are expecting
the arrival of Col Kinney and his party, and
are ready to join him. 1t is supposed he
will proceed Immediately to the gold quartz
mines of Chantalles, distance Of about
twelve miles from the mouth Of Indian
river
Business throughout the country is re-
markably dull, especially at Greytown.-
There were no vessels in port when the
Webster left
The following items Of news, are taken
from the California papers brought by the
Webster.
The steamer, with the news of the stop
page of Page & Bacon, in St Louis, arriv-
ed in San Francisco late in the afternoon of
the lst inst That Gay Page, Bacon & Co.
had shipped 100000 to New York. The
next morning there was, of course. !. heavy
run on the house. and it is said that $780,
600 were drawn out before noon at which
time the house was closed by the Sheriff
The paper of Page. Bacon & CO. is now
selling at so per cent. discount, and less
The Legislature Of California adjourned
at midnight on the Sth inst No Senator
has been elected, and we understand that
Gov. Bigler is in the field and warmly press
ed by his friends as q candidate for that Of
fee.
The Shasta Courier learns that two men,
VIM. Cochran and jesse Brown, were re-
Gently murdered by the Indians, on the
South Fork of the Cottonwood. It is said
that Brown had with him about $1,000, aud
Cochran or $500
The brig Vesta, destined for Nicaragua,
sneaked from the harbor at | o'clock on The
morning of the 9TH inst, having on board
VIM Walker, ex-President of Sonora. and
55 kindred spirits. They are all fighting
fellows, armed to the teeth, for the purpose,
it is understood. of taking part in the in
ternal troubles il Nicaragua The vessel
was in the hands of the Sheriff at the time
she left, but they managed the keeper by
of the harbor.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

a new beverage, named the ''tncture of
barley" has come wonderfully into fashion
IN Boston, slGcc the existence of the new
liquor law, and is said to possess the mar
vellous property of being able to assume
the appearance of any fancy rink called
fer
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

a SILENT REVOLUTION IN Eve,
The mlsmanagemenro of the war and tbo :
tacks of the London Times seem 70 '''
createAa powerful sensation in Epoland ave
The reform meeting in London was ona
the largest ever assembled in the lipoS,v~
and the resolutions it adopted. are of ~
most decided character 1t will be folIo,.'uIe ue
SO it is said, by other meetings of a ;u s;naS
character, all over the country 1t is or; "a
dent that crisis is at hand, and tb., wi ~
present time is big with wonders which .a 'us
day may bring forth.
The meeting alluded to was comro,.,
mainly of merchants-men holding II. ~
purse-strings of the nation-and its procoaI %'
ings are very significant. They show tS..
a revolution, which threatens to elimin,,'
the aristocratic branches of the Br;t;G B;'t
Government, is silently going forvs,5
sweeping away the old ideas and afYect;os,
of the masses Of the people. So be it,
Great Britain has always with the sp,,
exception of the present contest with RSs
sia) been bulwark of defence to arbitr,r.
governments. She has long enough tram
Piled upon the ashes of our fathers" Il,
has long enough, in every quarter of ,bs
grooming globe upheld imperialism =
Now let her yeomenary follow the DARN,
example Of the bold barons" WHO assem-
bled at Runnymede and forced the .gre.,
charter" from the hands of King John
Let them do this. and Europe is enfrancbis
ed forever. Memphis Eag d. Enq.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

A JERSEY Man COMMANDING IN The
CRIMEA-Maj. Burr Porter, of Newark y.
j left that city some months since to jOintle
Turkish army in the contest with Russia
The Newark Daily Advertiser contains
letter from j. Porter Brown. Esq. Of the
United States Legation at ConstantiDOPe'
dated April 80, in which Mr.. Brown states
that Major Porter is now serving in regl'
ment of the Sultan's cavalry at Eupatona
He is now a Bin-bGshi (Major) though
more correctly Lieutenant Colonel for be
commands one thousand men, Omer Pa
sha and Behram Pasha, (Gen, Gavin spoke
to Mr.. Brown at Balaklava in warm terms
of Major Porter, and he is considered one
of the bravest and most efficient of the ior'
eigners in the service of the Sultan.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

AN APPoINTMENT-We understood aS:
evening that despatch had been received
here from Washington, announcing the aP'
pointment of one of the editorial fratern''
ty Of this city as Governor of Kansas
The appointment. we learn, was not maly
by the President as a reward for polltlral
services but solely on the ground OF 'u'
purity of character, and chivalrOus aDiecs'
dents of the appointee. Governor Reeqs.
it is well known, showed the white teaIny.
in abandoning the territory, at the apPT0a'n
of danger, and it becomes necessary that Ou'
Of true grit should take the place. aud heH''
the preference.
". O. True Delta, 9th anS
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

70 QUEsENBURY. of Ge South IVest
Independeut. says. that hairy child which
was born in Mississippi, spoke three words
-"seres gears famine AID died. ou.gkt
to have died, for had it lived, from The start
it made, j. would have become the most in
tolerable liar that ever infested the earth
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

QUEER PLACE TO PLANT OYsTERs.-A
resolution was passed by both Houses of the
Connecticut Legislature, on the 22d inst,
providing that George Hoyt and others, of
Norwalk, be permitted to enter their petit
ton for law relative to the planting of
oysters an the Secrefory's office. any rule
OF law to the contrary Notwithstanding
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

70 A telegraphic dispatch to the Mem
phis Eagle g. Enquirer. states that The
Know Nothing National Convention met at
Philadelphia on the 9TH inst Two hun
dred and ten delegates were in Attendance,
representing every State and Territory III
the Union
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
Wedding Party Poisoned,
pHILADEIPuIA .Innn

a marriage party at Washington, were
poisoned by eating custard in which arsenic
was placed. Some 25 persons not expected
to live Bride-among the number. Ser
wants all sick.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

70 The committees of conference ap-
pointed by the Mississippi, Ouachita and Red
river Railroad company. and the Texas
Memphis and FL Paso company. with 4
view OF elfecting an arrangement for con-
meeting the two roads at some point on the
Texas boundary. and acting upon other mat
ters connected with the interest of both
companies, Will meet at Lewisyille, on to-
morrow. We hope some arrangement NAV
be made for uniting-the two companies, in
some way that viii expedite the construc-
tion Of the road from the Texas boundary
to'the Mississippi river and thus furnish an
outlet 10 the Red river counties OF Texas.
This portion Of tie road completed, it would
be greatly to the Interest of the Mississippi,
Ouaehi;a aud Red river company to aid in
extending the Texas road towards Ell Paso
as rapidly as possible They would not on
y then have the means to offer material aid
to the Texas company. but could render
it superior facilities for obtaining their
iron and other essentials necessary to con-
struct their road An arrangement of this
character would. doubtless. greatly promote
the Interests Of both companies, and insure
the completion of both roads.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

Greenwood CEHETERY.-The \. York
Mirror says that some three hundred persons
are kept constantly employed in decorating
this "City Of the Dead" which now num-
bers fifty thousand tenants,
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

u We invite the attention of our read
ers to the very appropriate address of the
Board of Managers of the WASHINGTON
National Monument Society. to the people
of the United States. on our third page.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

FRANK LEsLIEs GAzETrE OF PARIS,
LONDON AND NEW YORK FASHIONS. FOR
JUNE. has been received. The contents are
doubtless as interesting to the Ladies, as
usual Among the multiplicity of engralvincs
with which it is illustrated we notice a
large diagram pattern of mantilla by Mad
am Damorest. Price So per annum.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
Election News.
WASHINGTON. June

W ASuINGTON, June D.
The election yesterday resulted in the
election Of the American ticket generally,
by an average majority Of 552. Americans
lose 6 Councilmen. but gained 4 Aldermen.
Majority of 3 on joint ballot for the Amer
lean party.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

THE Eastern WARRIOR their propos.
ed new plan of operations, the allies are
said to have now in the Crimea total OF
$4,000 infantry and artillery. and 7 800
cavalry; and Russia 10000 infantry and
artillery. and 10000 cavalry.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

% Those who wish to purchase corn
are referred to the advertisement Of Colonel
WYNN.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

FIRST OF THE SEAsoN-Capt. G. K.
CuEATnaM has forwarded US couple of cot
ton bolls, from bis plantation on Red river.
They were obtaired on the 7th inst. were
well formed. and about one-fourth grown.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

MExIoo.-The Austin (Texa9 State G a.
zette says that letter from Laredo intimate,
that the opposition to Santa Anna, on The
other side of the river, is increasing ever
day, and that formidable outbreak is soon
expected.
The Austin &Te1as) State Times of the
Goth ult., has the following:
Capt. T. f. Chapman, of this city re.
ceived dispatch from his brother, Ma1,
Chapman T. S. A. in which it is stated
that Major Norton recently arrived in Cor.
pus Christi from Rio Grande city He g.
presented the existence of revolution IN
Mexico. Gen. Carvajal, be said, had eros.
ed the Rio Grande, taken Camargo without
firing gun, ard was preparing to movs
against Mier and Guerrero The recub,
soldiers had gone over to the revolutionists
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

LAw.-See professional cards of j. C.
ATKINSON, Esq. and a BYRNE. Esq, at
torneys at law, Lewisville, Ark's
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

THE KINNEY ExPEDITIoN.-The New
York Courier and Enquirer, of the 31St
ult. says:
We accidentally omitted to state yester-
day that the . S. steamers Vixen and Cor
win the propeller City of Boston. and the
revenus cutter Washington, ,blockaded on
Tuesday, at the pier foot of Eighth street
the steamship United States said to belong
to the Kinney expedition, and prevented
her sailing. although her steam was up and
her compliment of men on board. Matters
remained in much the same state Yesterday
except there were but few men on board
the United States. The Corwin had steam
up In the morning, and moved up the river
from the foot of Grand street to the foot of
Sixth street. The Washington remained at
anchor just off the pier at which the United
States is moored. The city of Boston has
proceeded up the river and anchored at
Green Point. The Vixen has anchored
near Hurl Gate. This feet mounted in all
but eleven guns, the largest of which are
~ Founders, and are manned by about 300
sailors and mariners. The United States
is very closely blockaded, or there would be
some prospect that she would trust TO her
speed and the darkness of some night, to
make good her escape We hear it rumor-
ed that application for clearance was made
for her, but refused.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
GMem77is Eagle d Eng 20tA'

THE LIQUoR Law IN BosToN.-ArrI@ss. =.
of hotel keepers and proprietors OF e'ls, =.
houses continue to be made in Boston. VI W
the 30th ult.. several gentlemen were caD;a :
up, fined, and sentenced to thirty days = =
the House of Correction. They all aPF''
ed and gave bonds.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

70 The weather which during the past
week. has been dry and warm. is cloudy as
we go to, press with indications OF rain
There has Teen 10 improvement in the river
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

CoNTINUATIoN OF THE KENDALL CASES
Yesterday, again, w. G. Kendall was called
for trial before Judge McCaleb, for the rob
berry of package containing 5640 in bank
bills, remitted from Memphis in the mail of
the 18th Of June, 1854, and which mails
Kendal's counsel eudeavored to show by
the evidence of subordinate postofice Off
cials before the U. S. Commissioner. never
was received at this Office. On the case be-
ing called Kendall's counsel presented an
affidavit of Kendall asking for a continu-
anee on the plea that witness Of import
ance for the defence-the same plea as in
the Galveston letter theft-could not be OBJ
tanned in time. The u s. District Attor-
ney asked the defence what they expected
to prove, which being explained, he at once
expressed his readiness to permit it to 60 to
the jury, reserving to himself the right of
showing that the evidence was utterly un-
true, and, in the case Of Childers by docu-
ments authenticated by the witness himself
Notwithstanding this accommodating offer
of the District Attorney, who evinced pro-
per anxiety to bring the case to trial, the
counsel of Kendall declined to proceed,
when, Of course, the delay asked for was
very obligingly furnished by Judge MEGA
leb, and the case continued to November or
Doomsday next. " O. Delta, 9th.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
IN. O. True Delta, Oh

FIRE IN PErERsBUEG, VA-A pTl''a.''
vate letter to one of the proprietofs Of ~, ~.
paper, dated Petersburg, Virginia I'i y!
18th, says; "a large fire occurred here q, =,
night, taking in its course nearly the WIZ, w.,
Of the square extending from BollngoIoO.., oo J,
street to the market Loss, $lOO,UVV
$3.50. 600.
[lIeznazkis En gle &. En- 20M.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
ITelegraphed 10 the N. o. Pieoyune.
One Week later from Europe.

.aRRIY.aL OF THE AFRICA.
COTTON ACTIVE AND ADvA ANCIN &.
WAR AFFAIRS UNCHANGED
Pence Negotiations EEessanled!!
HALIFAX. June ).
The Cunard steamship Africa, Captain
Harrison, has arrised here with intelligence
to the 26th ut. from England, and to cor
respondingly late dates from the seat of
war and from the Continent generally.
LicerpooL Cotton Market.
The advance in the price of cotto:. in the
Liverpool market, as reported in the major
itv of circulars is from 1-Sd to Lid
The sales of the week ending on the 26th,
amounted to 153 600 bales. of which specu-
lators took 1000 bales, and exporters T.
900.
The sales on the 26th are reported at 23,-
600 bales
The market is reported to have closed
firm at the following quotations Fair Or
leans 6 SD; Middling Orleans l-Sd.:
Fair Uplands SD; Middling Upands 5
T-Sd Sd
The stock on hand is estimated at 57O,O 900
bales
Breddstu6S.
The -four market is reported without
change, as also are both wheat and Indian
corn.
Manchester Trade.
Trade at Manchester and throughout the
manufacturing districts, had partaken of the
activity which prevailed at Liverpool. Ac-
tivity manifested itself in all branches of
trade
Goods and yarns had both advanced.
Consols, according to the latest reports.
were active. and were quoted at the close on
the Doth at 81 "a
The weekly return of the Bank of Eng
land, published in the London Royal Ca
zette. of the 25th ult., shows that the bul-
lion in the vaults had increased by G600,-
000
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20

NEw HAVEN. June 5.
Alfred Backman, Demo, elected Mayor
By 300 mai
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
Peace Ne g0tidfio3aS.

The Vienna conference, at the suggestion
of the Austrian Minister, was to be reopen
ed 90 the lst inst.
\ preliminary meeting was held on the
26th ult., when an attempt was made to ar
range the basis of the third point.
Austria proposes that Russia and Turkey
should settle between themselves the num-
ber Of ships of war each of them shall keep
in the Black Sea, and that England and
France shall be allowed to keep two ships
each therein; Turkey undertaking not to en-
ter into any treaty with Russia unless it be
submitted for the assent Of France and Eng
land.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
England.

An exciting debate had taken place in
the British House of Commons on a motion
Of want Of confidence in the Ministry :
On the vote being taken. the Ministry
found themselves sustained my majority OF
100.
A similar motion had been introduced
in the House of Lords, but it was with
drawn
Parliament had adjourned to the 4th OF
June
Every available man belonging to the in
fantry regiments Of the British standing ar
tny in Great Britain. had received orders to
embark for the seat Of war before the Doth OF
June
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-20
The CrimeG.

The following is list of the Allied troops
in the Crimea French, 120 .000; Turks,
10000: British, 10000; Sardinians, H.
900; making total of upwards of 100000
men.
On the 22d ult. the French carried the
Russian entrenched camps, to the rear OF
the Quarantine bastion, by assault.
The Russians opened fierce attack on
an important position held by the French,
on the evening of the 24th ult. The COM
bat lasted all night The Russians at the
close were repulsed with heavy loss The
loss Of the French on the occasion was also
severe.
On the 25th, the French occupied large
place darDaes between the central bas-
tons and the sea shore, where the Rus
slams would have been able to collect large
forces.
Tie BaLtic.
The English feet had captured several
prizes in the Baltic.
The Russians had ordered all the ships
Of war at Cronstadt to be sunk.
AuStrian Ar1y.
A terrible mortality has been prevailing
in the Austrian army in Gallca. Already
fifteen thousand men have been carried off
by the prevailing disease, and there were
at last accounts twenty three thousand in the
hospital.
The C0ntine7et
The general news from the Continent in
Guiding France and Spain. brought by the
Africa. is without importance.