The Empire County argus., 1856-04-19

Ihe Senate according to the latest intelligence
stands eight Republican and four Pierce men. The
aggregate vote for Senate shows an ant-Pierce
majority of over 1900 The House stands 1G7 op-
position to l46 Pierce men.
Connecticut. The Republican State Convention
met at Hartford 18th The following cand-
dates were nominated for Governor, Gideon Wells;
for Lieut. Governor, H. B Harrison.
The N. Y. Tribune says that Douglass of Illinois
will be candidate for the Presidency, but that
Buchanan's chances are decidedly ahead so far
Fremont is candidate of the Republican party
for the Presidency. Banks declines the nomina-
tion.
Seward is earnestly advocated by many but it is
doubtful whether he will accept. McIane, Chase
Hale and Wilmot. all have warm friends and sup
porters.
Albany March 10.
train thrown from the track of the Hud-
son River Railroad, by which four or five persons
were seriously injured
Seven of the eight judges of the Supreme Court
of Michigan have affirmed the constitutionality of
the liquor law of that State, which is similar to
that of New York
The steamer f. Howard came in collision, near
Troy Indiana, with the steamer Henry Lewis, from
Cincinnati for New Orleans The latter boat SUNK
but the Howard was only slightly damaged
Twenty Of the hands and passengers were drown
ed.
The State Legislature of Kansas, on the 9th inst,
elected Gov, Recder and Gen. Lane to the United
States Senate--the former for six years. and the
latter for three years
Gov, Shannon was twelve days reaching the bor-
der territory from St Louis, being detained three
days on the river bank, owing to distractions by
! ice.
The Free State Legislature assembled before
Gov Shannon reached the place of meeting Judg-
ing by information obtained, the officers of the
new government have been arrested by the Federal
authorities.
Tha +bo
March, shook off its customary duness and in
! dulged IN debate that partook somewhat of tho
exciting. Judge Douglas slashed away at his col
league, Judge Trumbull, and Mr.. Sumner, in
very spirited manner.
In the House the Republicans experienced an
other check on the motion to close discussion on
the Kansas election case it having been defeated
by IS to 4G.
Both Houses adjourned till Monday
In the Senate on Monday, Mr.. Douglas reported
bill authorizing the people of Kansas to form o
State Government. MIR Clayton made a speech
on the Clayton-Buwer treaty, the of Great
Britain in regard to it, the proposed Pacific Rail
, road, the Importance of nter-oceanic canal
across the Isthmus of Panama, the Transit Com
pany's difficulties ilibustering and Gen. Walker,
whom he stigmatsed as ruiian buceaneer and
pirate. Mr.. Weller, who evidently does not be-
leve the devil is half so black as he is represented
to be, intimaed his intention of giving his views
with regard to the Generals character some
future occasion.
Bills for the improvement of St. Clair and St.
Mary's rivers, the mouth of the Mississippi and
harbor OF San Diego were passed.
The correspondence on the subject of the back
pay OF Gen. Scott was received 1t is very volu-
minoes and acrimonious Our readers will recol-
lect that the War Department allowed the hero
but $4,000 for arrearages, while he claimed $40,
900.
In the House the discussion on the Kansas con-
tested election case was resumed and continued till
: adjournment
In Senate, Tuesday, notice was given of bill
increasing the pay of congressman, and fixing the
time for the annual meeting Of Congress.
Gen. Houston made speech on the action of
the Navy (retring) Board. 1t abounded in per-
sonalites and is regarded very effective effort.
In the House the interminable Kansas contested
case was again debated.
In the Senate yesterday respecting the seizure
of the Transit Co.'S steamers by the Nicara guam
Government for alleged Indebtedness, Mr.. Clayton
said that Mr. Vanderbilt denied said indebtedness,
and the charge was entirely false.
The Military Academy appropriation bill was
passed, and the Deficiency Bill was debated until
the adjournment
In the House the Kansas debate after discus
sion of ten days duration, brought to a close.
MIR. Herbert introduced bill which provides for
an overland mail from some point on the MISSISSIPPI
pi to San Francisco Referred to Post Office COM
mittee.
FROM KANSAS
The Inauguration of the free State govern
ment was quietly accomplished on the 4th ult.
Chas Robinson sworn in Governor and
W. Y. Roberts took the oath as Lieut.. Governor of
the State The Legislature was duly organized,
Lieut.. Governor Roberts President in the Senate,
: and I. A. Minard was elected Speaker of the
House.
Governor Robinson delivered brief inaugural
address upon taking the oath of Office, and after
wards sent in his first message.
The Governor takes strong ground in opposition
to the President, whose special message and proc
lamation in reference to the affairs of Kansas
discussed fearlessly, statement that orders had
been received for the arrest of the government
seems to be confirmed by other testimony. The
Deputy Marshal is said to have received private
orders to this effect but up the date of the latest
advices no steps to that end had been taken.
Wall street was thrown into excitement on the
arrival of the Northern Light with intelligence of
the seizure of the Nicaragua steamship property in
Nicaragua Vanderbilt Immediately started for
Washington, but subsequently, returned, and has
given notice of the withdrawal of his boats for the
present
A fearful disaster occurred on the Delaware riv-
er on Saturday night, in which several lives were
lost. AS the Camden ferry boat New Jersey was in
the stream opposite Arch street wharf she was dis
covered to be fire. The boat was headed for
the wharf and the passengers pressed forward IN
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