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deiphia were likewise informed of their dismissal
PHILADELPHIA, May 9s.-The Republican con-
vention elected delegates 10 the State and National
convention last night, and adopted resolution
condemniDg the assault on Mr. Sumner, and de-
handing Nr. Brooks expulsion; also denouncing
the wantou destruction Of life and property at Law
renee.
WAsHIEGros, May 2s.-SESATE.-The commit
tee appointed to investigate the facts attending the
assault on Mr.. Sumner report that, although the
assault was a violation Of privilege in the Senate
it is not within their jurisdiction. The offence can
only be punished by the House.. resolution that
the report be accepted, and a copy thereof, with
sfidavits accompanying the same, be sent to the
House of Representatives was adopted.
SANDY Hook. May 2s-The Africa, from Liver
pool, with dates to the 18th, arrived this evening
at 9 o'clock
LIVERPOOL, May Cotton-The market is firm
and prices unchanged, excepting lower qualities,
which triAe cheaper. Imports of the week
| 1877, 500 bales Holders holding back for higher
/ prices the sales of the week reach only SO, 600
bales. Mobile fair &C, middlng 81; upland fair 6s,
middling 6t Total stock in port, exclusive Of that
skipboard, 6S7, 900 bales, of which 1872 900 are
American.
Breadstuffs-Tbe market is unchanged, with a
| limited business Corn cd a Is lower.
Provisions-Beef firm. Pork firm and wanted.
Lard 53a5Ss Cd.
LONDON, May l6-The money market is IN
changed Consols are quoted at 93ia93 9l6.-
American stocks are firm
The weather has been more genial
The news is unimportant.
Parliament is not in session.
The state Of affairs in Central America is pro-
ducing no excitement.
WASHINGTON, May 28-HoUsE-Bils were pass
ed granting 100000 of land to three rail-
roads in Louisiana.
Mr. Thorington introduced bill giving lands to
Minnesota, Nebraska and Kansas for the construc-
ton of railroads.
| Mr. Greenwood introduced a bill to repeal the
act establishing court of claims.
o'clock, P. M.-Mr. Sumner was restless and
feverish all last night. DR.. Perry considers his
condition critical
| New ORLEANS, May 2s-In an extra of the San
Antonio Gazette is letter from Eagle Pass, stat
ing that it is reported COmmonfort has ordered
Vidauri to collect and deliver up all the arms dis
tributed.
Gen. Lanberg is marching against yidauri with
1000 men. 1t is thought Vidauri will resist.
CHICAGO, May 2S-Gov. Reeder is addressing an
immense crowd in front of the Briggs House. He
and Mr.. Hogg, secretary of the investigating com
mittee, arrived this afternoon. They came through
Missouri, aud narrowly escaped with their lives.
! ST. LOUIS, May 2s-The st. Joseph correspond
ent of the Republican writes that on the night OF
the 2lst the house of Jacob Friend, four miles
from that place, was burned, together with bis wife
and five children. 1t is supposed they were muir
dered previous to the burning of the house, but
all is involved in mystery.
NEW YORK, May 29-Mr. Fillmore will have a
brilliant reception when he arrives The Common
Council have voted one thousand dollars TO wei
come him.
PHILADELPHIA, May 29-The steamer Union ex-
| ploded the drumhead this morning of New Castle,
scading eight persons. some of whom have since
| died.
WAsHNGroN, May 29-Mr. Sumner is rather
comfortable to day, but his situation is still
critical that DR. Perry orders that no one shall
be permitted to him under any pretence.
IL is understood that no bills have been presents
ed to the President for approval since the 18th
until yesterday, when all the bills were signed.
The views OF the President on the enlistment
controversy in relation to Central American Affairs
were communicated to Congress o day.
NV York, May pa call for an indignation
meeting to morrow evening, growing out of the
assault Mr. Sumner, is published this morning
from men of all parties.
WAsHMGToN, day 29-Gen Lane was the bear
er Of challenge from Mr. Brooks to Gen Wilson,
I OF Massachusetts. The latter replied that he was
not duelist, but will use whatever language he
thinks proper in debate, and it assaulted be knew
how to defend himself
ST Louis, May 2S-The Lawrence correspond.
ent Of the Democrat says stores and dwellings
are ;ndiscrimiDately broken open and robbed. One
man had s., 600 in drafts, checks and land war;
| rants taken from him.
! Col. TOplife, who was appointed Colonel of the
militia by Gov. Shannon, was forcibly dsoossessed
OF his commission, aud his private papers, watch,
and money to the amount Of $780, were taken
from him. His trunk was also broken open and
his clothes carried of.
! The house and library belonging to Mr.. Brown,
editor Of the Herald were set on fire twice.
| The Republican learns il lie understood that Gov.
Shannon will order 100 y s. troops to be stationed
at Lawrence; 100 at 0sawatomie and 100 at To.
peks.
At 0sawstomie, the Judge Of the Distric: Court
has been prevented from holding court by threats
of violence to the grand Jury from the free State
men.
The Democrat learns it is the intention Of Jones
to proceed Immediately to Topeka, which Will also
be DESTROYED.
| The Democrat has letter from LeAvenworth
which states that all ths terms proposed by Gov.
Shannon have been declined. The South Carroll
4 mans are dete rmined to destroy the town.
-Four new public murders have been brought to
| lilht.
The Salt Lake mail has arrived with dates to the
96th Of March. The convention to form a cousti-
| tuition, met at Council House on the l7th
The Deseret News, Of the Goth OF March, says
the various committees appointed to drafl con
stituton. met in conference the 9th, aud unan.
imOusy reported constitution Tor the State.
! Nav ORLEANS. May 2s-The cotton market Il
unchanged IN every resPscr sales today $500
bales. Flour 9 IS. Mess Pork II 90.
Nav YoRK, Nav 20. noon-Flour has declined:
State 94ao IS. Ohio 26s6 SO, Southern SOA
800. Wheat Is irregular. Corn Is lower; mixed
4 81 Ness Pork heavV