Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-30
THE JOURNAL.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.


sue of the peace propositions made to Russia.
Rumors of all sorts were flying thick. but no.
thing could be known for at least week, the
term having been extended for Russia's deci-
sion to the 18th inst. Nevertheless, Berlin
and Vienna dispatches do not hesitate to as
sert that advices are already in those capitals
Indicating that the Gear viii make no further
concessions
On the other hand, il is certain that formal
conferences on the propositions are actually
in session in st. Petersburg, and are attended
by Count Nesmer. The Independence Beige
publishes what purports to be. the text of the
propositions laid before Austria, and if the
document be authentic, the demands are so
stringent that there is little hope of Russia ac-
cepting them. The general impression is that
Russia viii neither absolutely reject ac-
cep. the Allied terms, but will send (by Count
Stakelberg) counter-proposals to Vienna. In
any case, considerable delay seems inevitable.
a large amount of y-play continues TO be
carried on between Austria, Prussia, and the
smaller Germanic States. Denmark has pub
liShed circular, stating that she will remain
neutral, and that she has no connection with
the Swedish alliance.
There is nothing new from the Crimea. Ev-
cry one believes that in the Spring hostilities
be transferred from the Crimea to Northern
Russia. Omar Pacha remains shut up in Re-
dout kale by the winter and the Russians
The Emperor of the French again manifests an
intention of going to the war .Richard. Cob
den has published his new peace pamphlet.
"
is not in session to-day. In the House, Mr..
DuAn offered the following resolutions, deca-
riRg-First. That no man should be elected
Speaker who does not fully and heartily SYM
pathize with large majority of the people of
the country in favor of the restoration of the
Missouri Compromise. or who will hesitate to
exert himself for the restoration of that re-
striction.
Second. That the restriction should be res
tOred as a proper vindication of the wisdom
and patriotism, and plighted honor of the
great statesman who imposed it, and as ne
cessary and certain means of reviving harmony
and concert among the States of the Union.
Third.-That useless and factious agitation
Of the slavery question, in or out Of Congress,
is unwise and unjust to every section of the
Union, but until the restriction is restored, it
is owed as solemn duty to the past, the pres
cnt and the future, steadily and firmly to per-
sist in efforts to that end.
The first resolution was rejected by one ma
jority. The second was adopted by one major
ity, and the third rejected by three majority.
Mr.. Meacham offered resolution condemna-
tory of the repeal of the Missouri Compromise,
which was adopted by Is majority. Adjourned.
FRoM THE PAcIFIC.-N. Orleans, Jan. 25.-
The steamship Daniel Webster brings San
Francisco dates to the 9th inst, having made
the trip in less than twenty days. The Star of
the West had sailed for New York with $50
passengers and 5000, 900 in gold. A severe
shock of an earthquake occurred at San Fran
cisco on the I'd inst. The trial of Cora charg-
ed with the murder of Col. Richardson, had
commenced. The Court had overrued the
motion to change the venire. Attachments
had been issued against Lucien Herman, an
extensive money agent at San Francisco, for
nearly Sl50,000. Mr.. Silsbee, the Yankee
comedian, died at San Francisco on the 22d
ult. New and very rich diggings have been
discovered on the American river, and the
mines generally are yielding largely.
The dates from Oregon are to Dec. Goth, up
to which time nothing had been heard from
Col. Kelly's party, which went to the attack
of Fort Walla-Walla, in the possession of the
Indians. The Indians in Northern California
still continue their depredations.
CENTRAL AMERIGA.-By the arrival of the
Brig Helen Jane at Boston from Truxillo, we
have some interesting advices from Honduras,
which indicate that the operations of Colonel
Walker in Central America are not necessarily
confined to Nicaragua. Cahano, the former
President of Honduras, who was driven out of
the country by Gen. Guardiola, and afterwards
Joined Col. Walker, was reported the from
tier, having command of four hundred Amer
lean and one thousand native troops, with the
purpose of again taking possession. 1t was
thought that he wouid succeed, as Gen. Guar
diola had expressed determination not to
fight the Yankees, as they were, in his opin-
ion, irresistible. The leading native inhabi-
tants of Omoa and Truxillo are reported as not
opposed to Walker.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The Union proposes
an union of the Democrats and Americans up
on the following principle, for the purpose of
efectlbg an organization of the House. The
Democrats to retain Mr.. Orr as the4 candidate
upon their platform, and the Americans also
to nominate Mr.. Orr their candidate. at the
same time to rc-affrm their own platform. with
the understanding that neither make any con-
cession of principle while voting for the same
candidate.