The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-11-20

received in that city from the Hon. George Nj
Dallas, United States Minister at the Court OF
ST. James, by his confidential friends, convey
the important intelligence that he has succeed
ed In negotiating treaty between the United
States and England, which covers and settles
all the points in dispute between the two eoun-
tries. 1t has been the earnest desire of Presi
dent Pierce and Secretary Marcy to accomplish
this difficult task before retiring from Office so
that all possible troubles might be smoothed
away for the incoming Administration. The
instructions given to Mr.. Dallas, when he
entered upon his mission, have been zealously
acted up to by him, and the result has been
most happy, as above noted.
DEATH OF M. CABET-The founder of the
Icarain Community at Nauvoo, M. CADET, died
at st. Louis on the 9Th instant, of an attack of
apoplexy. The community at Nauvoo was
founded upon the ruins of the Mormon COM
pany of Joe Smith, and the buildings occupied
by the latter were devoted to the use of the
Icarians. The age of M. CADET was about 80
years.
FIRES ON THE PRAIRIEs - THREE PERSONS
BURNED.-We have intelligence of very de-
structive fires on the prairies in many places in
Central Illinois. In Christian county, on the
9Th, it is stated that family Of movers from
Indiana, consisting of three men and one wo-
man, while crossing the prairie from Buckhart
Grove to Mowequa, were overtaken by one of
these fires, and so badly burned that three
have since died, and the fourth is not expected
to live. The wagon and all of their clothing,
&c, were entirely consumed. 1t is supposed
that the men were drunk, and that the woman
was unable to save herself.
Diron (M.) Telegraph, NoU. l.
The SPANISH MINISTER. Senior Escalante,
the Minister from Spain to Washington, on
Tuesday presented to the President letter
from his sovereign, announcing that his resigna-
ton had been accepted. Mr.. Magallon, the
first secretary of the legation, will act as Charge
d'Afaires ad interim.
A SHERIFF SHOT IN ILLINoIs.-Rockland, Ill.,,
NOU. ll.-John G. Taylor, sheriff of Winnie
bago county, in endeavoring to arrest Alfred
Countryman, charged with stealing, this morn
ing, was shot dead by the prisoner. The MUIR
derer fed to the woods. A large number of
citizens pursued and captured him, and lodged
him in Jail. Great excitement existed, and a
strong disposition was manifested to lynch, but
was finally overcome.
APPLES, AND THE DEMAND. - The Maine
Farmer reports that the apple crop of that State,
in common with that of most other States, is
very light, and good apples fetch high price.
The marke. price in Maine is from $3.50 to So
barrel, as to the quality, and the prospect is
that they will command a still higher price.
1t is reported that Israel Andrews, the very
competent United States Consul General for
Canada, has been removed by the President,
having been suspected of Republican opinions
Mr.. John L. Delane, editor of the London
Tunes, left this country yesterday, in the
steamer Asia, after visit of about mouth.
THE RECENT DISASTERS ON THE LAKESIDE
troit, Nor. l5.-The steamer Superior, whose
loss was announced yesterday, was bound from
Chicago for the Upper Lakes, and had on board
at the time of her disaster full cargo of produce
and general merchandise. She fortunately had
but few passengers on this trip, and the majority
of these were saved-these last being mostly the
hands connected with the vessel No blame
can possibly attach to the officers of the boat
for the ferocity of the storm rendered all human
endeavors of no avail whatever The vessel
therefore, drove full split upon the rocks, and
nothing remained but mass of fragments.
The bark j. Y. Aver was lost in the Straits
This vessel also was bound from Chicago, where
she was insured for $4,000. There was also
an insurance on the cargo for $4,000.
Run UPON THE LANCASTER BANK-LdncdS
ter, Pa, Nou 17.-There was run upon the
Lancaster Bank to-day, but it is now over, and
the bank remains firm and sound. A new cleo
ton for directors and officers was held to-day
when Mr.. Buchanan, the old President, resign
ed, and A. Herr Smith, ESQ.,, was unanimously
elected his successor.
MOVEMENTS OF GOVERNOR WIsE.-Battimore
Noc. l7.-Hon. Henry A. Wise arrived in this
city last night, from Richmond. He left again
at o'clock this morning. 1t is presumed he
is On a visit to Mr.. Buchanan.
DEATH OF GEN. EAToN.-Hon. John Henry
Eaton, formerly United States Senator from
Tennessee, and afterwards Secretary of War
under General Jackson, and Minister Plenipo.
Tertiary to the Court of Spain, died at his resi-
dence in Washington, yesterday morning.
The OHIO RIvER.-PiHsburg, Noo. 10
River, twenty nine inches. The following steam
boats have arrived: Belmont and Georgetown.
Departed: Chenola, for New Orleans; Harmo
MIA and Rosalie, for Wheeling. The weather
is clear and cold.
BANK OF EAST TENNEssEE.-LouisUille,K Ky,
Nor. l7.-Reliable dispatches from Memphis
contradict the rumors current on Saturday, OF
the failure of the Bank of East Tennessee.