Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-10-02
Arrival Of the Steamer Illinois

NEW 1ORk, Sept. 2I.-lhe Illinois ar.
rived at 3 O'clock with 81 800 900 in specie
The Illinois left Aspinwall on the even
ing Of the 29th with California dates 10 the
5th. Size connected W tn the Golden Gate
10th,
The Vigilance Committee qui- di.ban-
ted, on tie 2lst OF august threw open their
rooms to TIE public.
A; lhe Democratic primary election in
San Francisco, all the successful candidate s
were known opponents 10 the Vigilance
Committee.
Judge Terry took his seat on the bench
of the Supreme Court on the Goth of Aug.
The Republican Convention nominated
Ira P. Rankin, me. chant, and Thomas Cox,
ninner, for Congress.
John l.. Duke and Charles Rond, who
took State arms from the vessel by order OF
the Vigilence Committee, lave been indict.
ed in the U. S. Court for piracy. Bail re-
fused.
The American State Convention numina.
ted B. o. Whi;eman and A. B. Debble
fer Congress.
The Indians are still committing depre-
dations in various parts of the State. Capt
Judah had despatched body of troops from
Fort James TO chastse the Pet river Ind
ans. Gen. Cosby. of the volunteer forces
was about to send a detachment on the
same errand.
Panama dates to the 18th. Some exct.
ment existed at Panama: the Legislature
having disorganized touching the governor
ship. For while there was fear of a gene
raj conflict. Citizens fled tnd barricaded
their houses. The U. S. ships independence
and 81. Mary's were held in readiness tc
protec; the American citizens. Mena.
President Of the Assembly, who was ring
leader OF the opposition, sought refuge on
board the st. Mary's. The affair ended
in smoke.
The health of the city is good.
The slcop of war Savalage,at Aspnwall
has advices from Nicaragua to Aug. 3Oth
Walker remained quiet, Deon having been
abandoned to the iuvad ng army, which
numbered 1900 troops
DIR. Livingston was released and sent to
San Salvador.
The people Of Somato had risen against
the Leon fiction h ad assassinated several
prominent parts Of Zans, including Joauui n
Chama.a and Augustiu Hernandez Walker
Issued several DEGREES, one modifying the
transient grant TO Morgan and another, de-
claring the property accessory to the Tran
sit company forfeited to the State.
Rumor had reached Aspinwall of revo Ii
among Walkers troops, 40 OF whom re.
fused duty. Walker gave them "a hours
to reconsider, at the expiration OF which
time, still refusing, they were led cut and
shot.
Pierre Soule had purchased a rancho a,
Nicaragua for $50 900. He was to return
u States by the next steamer
oi. Scheessinger published letter to
the army, denouncing Walker as = traitor
and accusing him # dirhonest stv, md offer.
Ing protection 10 "a! ~ Walkers troops
VINO Viii JON him.
Walker in consideration Of $500. 900
transfers all the property righ, accessory
to the transit company l. oharie> Morgan
and Cornelius Garrison.
Dates from Valparaiso to the Goth of
August. A revolution took place in Lima,
headed by Gen. Castleo. There was fight.
ing in The Plaza with the government
troops, under the President. The engage.
ment lasted several hours, but the revolu-
tionists were finally subdued.