The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-07-05
[From our Extra Of Wednesday.
ARRIVAL OF THE
JOHN |. STEVENS.
Eleven days Later News from the At
lantic States and Europe.
Difficulties with England not yet settled!
Champion, together with the Con-
suls Of New York and Gin
cinnati dismissed.
NO WAR 5 ANTICIPATED!
Cincinnati Democratic Convention
Org aniz ed.
BALTiM9RE PLATFORM ENDORSED.
w a II IN X ANS a 81!
sVD Noe :. sSaUn ED!!!
Cincinnati Democratic Convention
Org aniz ed.
LAWRENCE :ssAACCnED!!!
SAN FRANCISCO, July End, 1856.

Marcey's letter to Lord Clarendon on the Cen
trail American question communicated to Con-
gress on Friday is published in ertenso in the n.
Y Herald. The main points discussed are the
difference of opinion between the British gov
ernment and that of the United States regard
ing the construction and effect OF the CONVEX
ten of April 10Th, $780, known as the CLAY
ton Bulwcr Treaty" and proposition to sub
nit to arbitration, for the settlemet Of the ques
ton in dispute.
Mr. Dallas is instructed to ascertain in the
first place whether the existing differences can
rot be properly terminated by negotiation; ald
if they cannot then to discuss the conditions OF
arbitration.
MESSAGE FROM THE PEEsIDENT-lnforming
Congress that he had ceased to hold intercourse
with the British Minister, and despatch from
Mr.. Marcy to Mr.. Dallas replying to the letter
of Lord Clarendon of the Sd of April, on the
Enlistment difficulty was presented to the Sen
ate on Thursday Mr. Marcy stated that the
President is much cratificd at the conciliatory
tone of Lord c.. and by the desire lie expressed
to adjust the difficulties and preserve the friend
" relations existing between the two countries
--disclaiming any intentions to violate the laws
of The United States, and expressed regret
that contrary to the intention and direction OF
Her Majesty government there has been such
an infringement madc-is gratifed that the
tvs Government is thus removed. Bat the
President EXTREMITY regrets that be cannot con-
err with Lord Clarendon in his opinion Of the
matters regarding those who have no connec
ton with this Government. He has nothing to
ask Of Her Maiesty's Government. but in cases
Of individuals mentioned, he deems it proper
that the Ministerial relations with this Govern
lncnt should cease.
In taking this step however, he does not in
:,1l
&c relations between the United States and
Great Britain; on the contrary, is d srous Of
keeping the two countries on friendly footing
II Champions withdrawal was asked on the
grounds that his connection with the enli, tment.
had Tend him an Unacceptable repr .senta-
tive Of Her Majestyss Governm nj; aud for the
same reason the withdrawal Of the Coasuls were
likewise requested.
Their officers were all as their Government
laws duplicates, in violating the laws Of the
United States. contrary to the reiterated in
struetions Of their own government. The dis
patch then proceeds to detail the evidence pro-
duccd against the Minister and Consuls. n
The course Of the discussion the reading Of the
document Gen. Cas- said that no pretext
Tor War could arise out Of the dismissal OF Mr.
Champion unless England WAS determined to GO
10 var.
TuE HousE.-Bills granting lands to Louisi-
ana. Alabama, Wisconsin and Michigan were
presented.
The Sumner affairs engaged the atter Ion Of
Congress on Monday TO the exclusion of other
business
SEyArE.-A letter from Mr. Brooks was read
in which he disclAncs any intention Of offend
ing against the privileges of that body. Mr.
Champion and the British Consuls at n York
Philadelphia and Cincinnati, have been official
ly notified of their dismissal.
CINCINNATI, June End.
The Democratic National Convention assem-
bled at noon. amid the roar Of the Empire Clubs
Artillery. Colonel Medary of Ohio was Sc
ieeted as their temporary Chairman Commit
tees on Credentials adjourned until 10 O'Clock
on next day.
Preliminary proceedings were not concluded
without their usual uproar. A Missouri Dele
CATION having been refused admittance into the
Hall of the Convention, knocked down
the door-keeper, and effected forcible en-
trance. Pistols and Bowie-knives were drawn
in great numbers, but without serious results.
Gen. John E. Ward, of Georgia, has been
chosen by the Committee on Organization, at
Chairman of the Convention. The Convention,
June Sd, completed its organization by adopt
ing the report of the Committee, recommend
ing Samuel Ward for President, with Vice
President and Secretary for each State.
The difficulty between the rival Missouri del
egations were settled by the admission of Anti
Benton delegates.
The Committee on Resolutions at the open
ing of the morning session, presented plat
form. re affirming the platform adopted at Bal
timore-denounces the Know Nothngs--de-
clares in favor of the Kansas and Nebraska Bill
the construction of National Rail Road from
the Pacifc-dec,ares for Estates Rights and
the Union''-and free trade throughout the
World Also, endorsed the Monroe doctrine
ara In favor OF the transit across the Isthmus
OF Panama, and sympathise with the Regener-
ators of Central America.
The resolutions referring to Intertal affairs
were adopted with unanimity. Those referring
to External objects created some difference OF
opinion.
= The proceedings before the Credential Com
mttee in reference to the quarrel between the
New York faction, caused great excitement
After protracted Session, the Commute resolv-
ed to recommend the Convention to admit por-
tions of the soft" and Hard delegations
with portion of each to be based upon vote
ofCcngressmen in 1853 and 1855 The friends
of Judge Douglass, it is said. have withdrawn
him from the field. The Democratic party
expect the next administration to make an Ell
fort to secure the control OF Mexico.
GREAT OUTRAGEs AND RIors.-Lawrence has
been sacked and great excuses committed by
the mob
QUIrE OFF.-Mrs. Farnhan, the lecturer, was
divorced from her husband last week, by the
SuNr mt 81,