The Evansville daily journal., 1856-09-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
ON RES SION AL.

CoNGREs sI0NAL.
THIRTY FOURTH CoNGREss-FIRsT SESSION.
Congress adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 80.
The army bill as originally reported, passed
the House by vote of107 yeas TO 90 nays
The House then adjourned sine die.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 1.
A fire occurred on Sunday night which des-
troyed five three story buildings on Market
street, between 4th ard 5th, occupied as fancy
and trimming stores. Families resided in the
upper stories. Generally insured above loss.
HARTFORD, Sept. 1.
Thos. Escos' Brass Rolling AEill at Ply
mouth, was destroyed by fire this morning
The loss is estimated at 100000, upon which
there was no insurance.
WAsmNGTUE, Sept. l.
The Intelligencer publishes an extract from
Com. Mervin's report in relation to the guano
islands in the Pacific, which he was directed
to visit. He says the islands are covered with
luxuriant vegetation. indicative heavy rains,
and consequent worthlessness Of guano there
on. Large deposits Of bird lime were found
on the island, but it was in state of decompo-
sition.
WASHINGTON, Sept. l.
The amount Of estimates lying over in the
Quarter Master Generals Department in con-
sequence of delay in passing the Army Bill,
I is $155,O0O. Requisitions have been drawn
and the amount Will be forthwith transmitted.
Orders have been issued from the ordnance de-
partment for the resumption of work at the
armorics and arsenals.
NEW YORK, Sept l.
The weather here is fine and cool this morn
ing Yellow fever at Fort Hamelton is on the
decrease, all the recent cases yield readily to
the treatment of the physicians. One death
from fever occurred in the city last week.
WASHINGTON, Sept. /.
Weather this morning indicates the North
east storm is about to commence. It prevail
ed yesterday and last night in and about Will
mington, n. c., with much violence and three
miles of telegraph wire was prostrated.
NEW YORK, Sept. l.
Advices from San Domingo to Aug. have
been received. They state that the Govern
ment had requested Secretary Marcy to re-
tsrn the late treaty with the U. States for the
purpose of suppressing it at the instgation of
the Spanish Consul.
BosToN. Sept. 1.
Gen. Pomeroy, of Kansas, is now in this
city.
New York, Sept. 1.
The steamer Knickerbocker. from Albany
to New York, struck log near Peakskill, and
sunk. Loss heavy. Passengers rescued.
YeIIew Fever.
New YORK, Aug 80.
Three new cases of Yellow Fever are re-
ported at Clifton Station Island and eight
deaths by Yellow Fever among the troops at
Governors Island.
deception of Senator EgrBOsks.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Aug. 20.
A large meeting was held here this evening,
to welcome home Preston S. Brooks. The
Mayor presented a silver pitcher, cap, cane,
and other testimonials Of appreciation from his
fellow citizens
Mr. Brooks replied at length, and was re-
peatedly interrupted by the applause of the
crowd.
i Great Fire.
A fire occurred this morning in the vicinity
Of the Crystal Palace. Nineteen buildings
were burnt, including the Observatory. The
Crystal Palace narrowly escaped.
The loss by the fire is S2OO,OOO 1t was
the work of an incendiary.
Arrival OF the Cahayvpa.
New YORK, Aug. 80.
The Cahawba has arrived from Nicaragua
Affairs generally unchanged. The execution
of Salazar. produced good effect Trade i'm
proving
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 80.
Jno. P. Fulwiler, Deputy P. NJ. for the last
twelve years, died this morning, universally
regretted.
ST. LOUIS, Aug 80.
The Committee of Commerce reported in fa-
| vor OF the fir telegraph off. Gamirrell & Co.,
and recommended the city to contract with
the proprietor of the same
} New YORK, Sept. 1.
The execution of DR.. Livingston, at Leon,
is not confirmed Letters from st. Domingo
confirm the attempted absorption of that coun-
try by Spain, which aims to abrogate the treaty
with the U. S. Several Spanish vessels of
war are in port and American vessels Of war
e are much needed.
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