The Empire County argus., 1856-03-29
Arrival Of the Uncle Sam.

Arrival Of the Uncle Sam.
The Nicaragua steamship Uncle Sam, arrived at
San Francisco on the 2lst inst, after boisterous
passage from San Juan. She brings later news
from Europe, per steamship Atlantic and six days
later from the Atlantic States, by way of New Or
leans and steamer Prometheus, to Greytown.
EUROPEAN NEWS
The Atlantic had arrived at New York from Liv-
erpool with one week later news but brings no in
telligence of the missing steamship Pacific, which
had been out II days when the Asia sailed.
The protocol preliminary to the Congress of Paris
had been signed, and all goes on favorably in the
direction of peace.
Great Britain. England was in state of excite
ment ON the subject of a war with the United
States. 1t was stated on Liverpool change that
MIR. Buchanan had demanded his passports, and
his absence from Lady Palmerstons soiree was
attributed to the personal misunderstanding be-
tween Lord Clarendon and himself to which refer
ence was made in the last dispatch from Halifax.
We have no particulars of the reported misunder-
standing, as the English papers maintain complete
silence on the subject.
Clarendon is, however, reported to have spoken
in most imperious manner to MIR. Buchanan,
which MIR. B. promptly checked by closing the in
terview! 1t is stated that the Derby party intend
to bring forward a motion in Parliament on the
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in the Queens speech
1t was also stated that England and France had
jointly sent ENJOYS to Brazil to enlist that country
against the interests Of the United States in Cen
trail America.
The general tone of the English press was also
threatening and presumptuous towards the United
States. The purely commercial presses form an
exception, and the Chambers of Commerce of Man
chester and Liverpool protested against any inter-
ruption Of amicabe relations
Funds were depressed and unsettled by the
threatening aspect of affairs.
1t was, however, stated by the London Morning
Aduertiser subsequently to the sailing of the Allan
tic that Sir Henry Bulwer had intimated the graf
ication it would afford him to act as sort of Off
cial negotator between the British Government and
the American Ambassador in London.
An interview was to take place at the Embassy,
where Sir Henry Bulwer would explain at length
to Mr.. Buchanan the compromise which he is pre-
pared to recommend.
Sardinia. Sardinia is reported to be much dis
satisfied with the secondary part accorded to her in
the Conference.
Turkey. The Porte has granted liberal .conces-
sons to the Christians.
France. The Partisan news relates solely to balls
and revery, and to preparations for thei advent of
the coming stranger, to whom the city of Paris in
tends to present a more magnificent cot than ever
tnc Ming OF nome was Crauleu IN.
Denmark. The breach between the supreme
government of Denmark and the Dutchy of Hol-
stein becomes wider. The King has refused to re-
cognse the vote of the Diet to impeach ex Minister
Scheel.
From other parts of Europe the intelligence is of
little interest
French company is about to purchase eight
large steamers from the British General Steam Ma
vigation Company, with the view of establishing
steam lines between France and America.
Marine disasters severe gale was experienced
along the English coast on the night of the 7th.
Considerable damage was done to American ship
ping,
Sound Dues. A conference had taken place at
Copenhagen on the 5th between the delegates on
the Sound Dues. Denmark has made proposition
consenting to abandon what she calls her rights for
sum of 36000,000 thalers, to be paid proportion
ately by the powers interested.
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Proceedings of the Presidential Conventions at
Philadelplia and Pittsburgh The Republicans at
Pittsburgh appointed an Executive National Con-
vention and adopted an address and resolutions en-
bodying the well known principles of that organ
ization.
A Convention, composed of the usual number of
delegates from each State, will meet in Philadel-
phia on the 18th June, the anniversary of the bat
tie OF BUNKER Hill, to nominate candidates Tor
President and Vice President.
Col. John Charles Fremont is mentioned in con-
nection with the nomination for President by the
Republicans.
The Rhode Island Democratic State Convention
met on Thursday at Providence, and nominated
Americus V. Potter for Governor.
The new steam frigate Niagara was launched
from the Brooklyn Navy Yard at noon on Satur-
day. amid the salvos of artillery and cheers of an
immense throng of delighted spectators.
Congressional. Washington, Feb. 20. In Sen
ate, on Wednesday, the Central American question
was debated by Messrs Mason, Butler and Critten-
den. and made the special order for the Tuesday
following.
MIR. Mason stated that all the maps of Central
America now in of British origin, and that
in the present state of our relations with that re-
gon, it is important that correct map be procured
whereupon it was ordered that 10000 copies of the
map of Central America, prepared by the Coast
Survey, be published for diffusion throughout the
country.
In the House, Mr.. Mace of Indiana, reported a
bill to prevent the extension of slavery in the Ter
ritores north of 5000. 1t created some sensation,
but the subject was laid over, pending an appeal
for the decision of the Speaker to the regularity
of its presentation
The House elected Daniel Waldo to the Chap
laincy. Mr.. Waldo is of New York, and is now in
the 94th year of his age. He was soldier in the
revolutionary war, and has served under the ban
ner of the cross as q clergyman of the Congrega-
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