The Placer herald., 1856-05-03
ARRIVAL OF THE JOHN L. STEPHENS.

ARklv AL Oc L ne JOf1N II. O4E1nEN ..
This steamer arrived at San Francisco on
Thursday last, bringing two weeks later news
from the Atlantic side, and four days later
from Europe. The Stephens brought nearly
one thousand passengers.
An awful riot occurred at Panama between
some of her steerage passenges and the
natives The riot originated from passen-
ger purchasing mellon and refusing to pay
for it. Forty or fifty of the steamers pas
sengers are missing, fifteen of whom are
known to be killed.
The news from Nicaragua, reports Walker
to have retired to Rvas, where he has for
tilted himself to the best of his abilities, and
awaits the approach of the Central American
troops.
Domestic News.
Gen. Lane, the Free State Senator from
Kansas arrived at st. Louis, the 29th inst.
on his way to Washington. Affairs were
quiet in Kansas when Gen. Lane left
Mr.. Robinson, the gentleman who claims
to be Governor Of Kansas, is in Washington
1uO RHOuc ISlduu ClcClIOU, Ou W tuHCSudN
the I'd April, resulted in the reelection OF
Gov Hopkin, the know-nothing and niggel
worshippers candidate, and also in ma
jorty Of the nominees of those parties in
both branches of the Legislature.
The anti-Nebraskates held a caucus in
Washington. There appears to be some
trouble among the Know Nothings. Seward
Weed, Greely and Gddings boted when it
was understood that they intended to incor-
porate an American plank in the platform
They are to have another meeting tonight
when an effort will be made to concilate the
various elements.
The Ohio Know-Nothing State Council
have resolved not to support Fillmore and
Donelson. e
Congress.
In the House of Representatives, the Mill
tary Committee was instructed to inquire
into the expediency Of accepting the services
of volunteers to aid in the suppression Of
Indian hostilites on the Pacific coast
The Chairman of the Committee on Ways
and Means reported a bill appropriating
100000 to be expended under the direction
of the President, for maintaining the peacea
bic disposition of the Indians on the Pacific
and $4,000 for gunpowder.
The bill appropriating 100000 to keep
the Indians quiet on the Pacific coast was
passed.
A bill authorizing the construction of a
Northern, Southern and Central Railroad
and Telegraph Line, was presented, and re-
ferred to the Select Committee.
New YORK April 4.-California stocks,
1910 bald Of 70
Europe
The Atlantic brings us four days later
news from Europe Her news is of the high
est interest simultaneously with the assurance
which it gives us that peace, if not actually
signed, is fully concluded and agreeded
upon.
We receive the account of the birth of an
imperial heir to the throne of france. This
interesting event took place on Sunday
10th ult., at 81 A. NJ. The suffering of the
Empress was very great, but at the latest ac-
counts both mother and child were doing
well.
Tie young riince lIas received the follow
ing names and titles: Napoleon Eugene Louis
Jean Joseph, Fills de France and King OF
Algiers.The birth of the Prince has of course
thrown the good people of Paris into exta-
cies. 1t is said that the Emperor was so
overcome by his emotions at the accomplish
ment of his long deferred hopes tha he fell
into state ofsyncope.
1t is affirmed that Napoleon is actively
intriguing in the affairs of Spain with a view
to Introduce such a Government as will fur
ther design he entertains in regard to Cuba.
1t is affirmed that dispatches have been re-
ceived by Com. Watson directing him not
to commence hostillties in the Baltic.
The King of Dude has been desposed, and
his dominions annexed to those of Great
Britain
1t appears from official declarations of the
Danish Minister, NonScheel that our govern
ment has consented to a prolongation Of the
Obligations of the treaty, which expires on
the l4th of this month, until the 14th of
June next. The object of this extension
is to give time for some diplomatic arrange
ments to be arrived at.
Geo. NJ. Dallas had been presented to the
Queen and was formally nducted in his office
Mr. Buchanan had left England for Paris,
and was expected to return to the United
States by the steamer of the 10th or 10th OF
April.
THE Mission RA1LRoAp.-Thed directors OF