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TIL f L A It f s II N f w s.
By MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TElsGRApHS.
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Important News from California, Ore
gon and Central America.
No Abatement Of the Excitement in
San Francisco.
THE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE STILL IN SESSION.
Tho Acts Of the Committee Endorsed
Throughout the State.
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The Governor Refused Arms by Gen. Wool.
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BLOODY INDIAN BATTLES IN OREGON
General Walker Elected President
of Nicaragua.
Revolt Of President Rivas and the
Minister Of War.
THE RIyAs PARTY DECLARED TRAITORS,
&c, &c, &c.
Revolt of President RiyaS and the
Minister Of War.
THE RIvAs PARTY DECLARED TRAITORS,
&c, &c, &c.

News from California, Oregon and NIca-
ragua.
New ORLEANS, July IL 1856.
The steamship Daniel Webster has a, this port
with San Francisco dates to the goth ult.
The George Law left Aspnwall for New York with
treasure and also took out with her the des
pat hes Of the United States Commissioner relative the
tate Isthmus difficulty.
There hai been no decrease the excitement San
camator OF June a. The Vigilance Committee had opened
books in which the Of recruits set down by
thousands.
The committee have six thousand stand of and
thirty pieces OF Their force has been divided
into regiments and they have erected strong breast
works in front OF their rooms AT the top of the building
they have put up alarm bc and in adjacent rooms
planted several pieces of cannon.
The Governor had gathered few hundred men toge.
ther and gone TO Bcncia TO get arms and ammunition
from the arsenal bu, General Wool refused to accede to
the demands made upon h. therefor. The Governors
forces were oamped near the city.
SIX more rosres had been banishcd by the committee;
anf'they continued TO arrest others.
on the receipt Of the Governors proclamation nearly
all the towns In the interior held enthusiastic meetings
endorsing the acts Of the committee and commenced
forming organizations to assist them in carrying out their
measures.
Crimes and casualties were numerous.
No interest whatever was felt In politics.
The reports from the mines were favorable and asri
cultural prospects good.
There had been no arrivals from Atlantic ports.
OREGON.
In Oregon hostities continued General Smiths com.
fnand was attacked near Meadows by the Indians Tho
toss OF the whites was twelve killed and twenty-five
wounded. The Indian loss was considerable.
Col Wright and one Of his command had been killed
~ the yslima Indians.
Thc news from Nicaragua Is very important General
walker wa elected President, juno "a. Rvas and his
Minister of War len leon the l2h, and afterwards ap.
pearcd at chnendago. They there collected six hundred
natives called in the ou,poss and ordered the Amer
can troops 10 cvacuatc Leon Tho order was obeycd,
and Ryas took possession with 10 men. General
Walker has declared tho RivW party traitors Most OF
Che aacers OF the former Cabinet stand by Walker.
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American -four which on the decline on wednes.
day last has since experienced advance in prices and
large transactions have taken place. AT the public sale
So 600 bbls held Friday say yesterday, Western
canal has been Paid l5.7bL fTT5. and Southern a. 50f
40 5Of. Sales on delivery IN July and August have
taken place for Western nj AZ 25f per bbl Red Ameri
can-wheat found buyers III s6f e2f, according quail
". The average price for wheat throughout France u
3lf per hec tre against 3of last year per heciore
(2% bushels).
The weather having become exceedingly Hne and hot
little has been done 10 day. Prices however, remain
firm.
The Barcelonc steamer will leave rort tomorrow,
Sunday.
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Powder MIL Explosiou.

HAnrsosp, July IL, 1866.
Two Of Hazard's powder Mills at Hazardvle, exploded
this morning Three workmen, named Alcock, White
head and Savery dangerously and Is feared fatal
~ injured The cause OF the accident Is not known.
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FoR SALT LAKE Crry.--Eight hundred

FoR SALT LAKE CrTy-Eight hundred English
Mormons including women aud children, passed throngn
This city on Monday, route for salt lake They took
the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad the river and
10 thence by The Mssisypp and Missouri road 10 lows
city. They, with their baggage occupied twenty three
cars. Az Iowa city they win purchase wagons trins
provisions, Sc for the overland lourncs 70 Tbs Lax
Ctieogo Dtmocfpi yulgp
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CorOuer's Inquest.

ACCIDENTAL DgAnf- Coroner Hills held m inquest yes.
ierdsy upon The body Of child, IS months old, named
Bernard Farrell who died from Inflammation Of the throat,
produced by taking dose OF nitric acid which acci
IDENTIFY e within The reach Of deceased. Verdict In
cordance with the above facts.
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buSfO>, july IL, 1870.
The friends OF Fremont and Dayton in Cambridge raii
fed their nominations last evening with much enihu.
sasm. About 5000 people present. Professor
FELTON, presided. Speeches were made by Messrs Felton,
A. O. Brewster Judge Tyler OF Connecticut and others
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wAsmNarnN. Jnlr 10. lstG.

Special Potent Lsgisloioa7ae Appropriation Bas-7Ae
Kansas agitation, dc.
Whist general bill for the amendment Of the present
patent laws will be pressed this son yet Interested
parties hope TO have than special act passed
the extension or revival Of patents The most prominent
among these tyrus w. Mccormick for his reaper and
woodwcrth \ Company Tor their planning machine Both
these patents have expired and the modest proposal y 10
revive hem thus depryng the public Of rights already
vested in them by the expiration o. the patents Il is
not denied that Mccormick and Woodwork have made
fortunes by the protection which, for years they have
enjoyed The only argument offered is that they desire
70 revive and continue the monopoly and arc willing to
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pEARcE AND co.'s FREIGHT CIRCULAR.
LtvrRroOr. June n, 1866.

HavHE, saturday evening, June ~, 1853.
ON Thursday the demand IN our cotton market became
more active, aud 100 bales changed hands at steady
prices.
Yesterday owing 10 the drmness Of holders the trans
actions amounted only 500 bales traders being
disposed 10 paw an advance.
10 day the market has been regular, and 200 bales
have been taken for consumption.
Tho market closed At the following quotations, viz
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Five million rounds OF MIME ball cartridges are In
course OF preparation at woolwich arscaa, aud are
about 10 bc dcspat he'd 10 make mp deficiencies in
the supply with which the British troops pro-
ydcd at the present moment in Canada. A consider
able quantity OF this ammunition has been prepared and
stored In the floating magazines, at the rate o' g. 900
rounds per day, preparatory TO ebarsou for Toronto
Other foreign stations have their exhausted stocks
of ammunition restored in like manner.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-27
THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS,
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, May 26, 1856.

MONDAf, may 20, 1000.
After our report closed yesterday
The rules having been suspended by vote OF
l31 to rs, to enable Mr.. BALL, of Ohio to intro
duce his resolutions Of inquiry, that gentleman
proceeded for one hour with searching investi-
cation of the manner in which the work on the
Capitol and other public buildings has been con-
Quoted. He showed from the reports Of the Trea-
snry Department Itself, the figures of which had
been subject Of investigation with him for weeks,
that contracts had been awarded to the highest
rather than to the lowest bidders.
Mr.. STEPHENS, of Georgia, presented pa
per drawn by Mr.. GALLEGos, sitting delegate from
New Mexico, which, in consideration of his not be-
ing able to speak English, was ordered to be
printed. h ea- @ 4a
Mr.. 81. MARSHALL moved suspension of the
rules to enable him to report bill from the Judi
ciary Committee to expedite the issue of patents
for confirmed land claims in California. Carried
ayes 101 noes 80.
After some debate
On motion of Mr. PHELPS the matter was post
poned till tomorrow two weeks.
Mr.. PORTER of Missouri, by unanimous con-
sent, introduced resolution directing the settler
ment of the account OF the late john g. MILLER.
Mr.. A. X. MARSHALL moved suspension Of
the rules to enable him to offer resolution on the
subject of furnishing new members with books !;
pending which the House adjourned.
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In this city, the oath instant, SIDNEY DAM
FORTH BASSETT aged 30 years.
At her residence in the city Of Richmond, April
27th, Mrs. CHARLOTTE WOODBRIDGE, in the
5Sth year Of her age.
AT Rock Hill, in Alexandra county, Virginia, near
Georgetown, ID. c., of fever of the brain, Mr. WILL
leaving disconsolate wife and two children Mr..
Miles WAS formerly Of Charles county Maryland.
In this city, on the 26th instant, SARAH FANNIE,
infant daughter of Mr.. John G. and Susan G. Viii
SON. aged IL months
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Gross Corruption Exp0sed-S OF Mr..
Ba1ls Of Ohio.
The Hon. Mr.. Ball, Of Ohio, worthy mem
Der Of the American party, addressed the
House yesterday In speech Of extraordinary
power, in relation TO the enormous expendi-
lures on the Extension of the Capitol, the
Treasury Building, and the General Post Of
fee. The rules were suspended by large
majority--131 to 25--to enable Mr.. Ball, who
is chairman of the Committee on Public Build
ings, to offer resolution calling on the Presi-
dent for information as to the expenditures on
the Capitol Extension and the amount requir-
ed for its completion.
Mr.. Ball spoke for an hour on the subject of
the enormous expenditures on the public build
ings now in progress in this city, and the gross
fayoritism displayed in the award of contracts
In many instances contracts have been award
ed to the highest instead Of the lowest bidder,
and other frauds committed of character to
excite the general indignation of the whole
people.
Mr.. Balls remarks commanded the closest
attention of the House, and he was even en-
couraged to proceed by those unwavering
Democrats, John Letcher and Thomas b. Flor
ence. rf
The speech of Mr.. Ball will be published in
to-morrow's Globe, and will also be issued in
pamphlet form, from this Office, at the usual
rates. We can assure our distant readers that
twill be found to be one-of the most important
political documents issued from the press dur
ing the present year
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY NAY 81 I656.

Mr.. SMITH, Of Virginia, offered resolution
inquirng into the exact amount of service rendered
by each officer on the active list of the Navy.
1 Mr.. WALBRIDGE, of Michigan, from the Com
mittcc on Public Lands, reported bill granting
alternate sections Of land TO that State for railroad
purposes amounting TO ,l00, 900 acres, and moved
the previous question.
Messrs JONES, of Tennessee, and CRAIGE of
North Carolina, earnestly opposed the passage of
the bill under the gag-law, desiring time to dis
CUES it.
Mr.. WALBRIDGE insisted, when
Mr.. JONES moved to lay the whole subject on
the table. Decided in the negstive-syes 81, noes
so. k9Aat0
The question recurring, Shall the main question
be putf the ayes and noes were being ordered
when our report closed
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der House, Election Precinct No /, in the Sixth
Ward, en- Monday, the I'd day Of June next for
Mayor of the City, member OF the Board Of Alder
men, and three members Of the Board of Common
Council for said Ward.
The Polls will be opened at o'clock, A. NJ, and
close at o'clock, p. NJ -
GEORGE BROWN,
VIM. MORGAN,
Commissioners of Election for Precinct No. L.
may 26--td
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ELECTION NOTICES.
FIRST WARD ELECTION NOTICE.
FIRST PRECINCT

rIhcI fhECINCI.
NJOTICE is hereby given that an election will be
IN held in the above precinct on Monday, the
I'd day of June next at the frame Office the north
side of street NORTH between Nineteenth and TWEEN
tieth streets west for Mayor, one member of the
Board of Aldermen, tn rec members of the Board of
Common Council, and one Assessor. And at the
same time and place, for one member of the Board
of Aldermen, to ill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of William B. Msgruder.
The polls will be opened at Z o'clock, A. NJ, and
close att o'clock, p. NJ
GEORGE w. EMERSON,
JOHN s. JAMES,
JOHN. Mel. BUELL., -
Commissioners of Election First Ward
may 26-6t Intel First Precinct.
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MARRIED.

At Portsmouth, Virginia, ON Thursday, the 2sd
instant by the Rev Charles A. Davis, Z. BRISON
TUCKER, of this city, and SUE w. DAVIS, daugh-
ter Of the officiating minister.
On the Goth instant. by the Rev Mr. Hildt, JO-
SEPH y COLCLASER to Miss HESTER L. POW
DERS both of this city
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SECOND WARD ELECTION NOTICE.
FIRST PRECINCT.
NJOTICE is hereby given that an election will be
IN held, on Monday, the Cd day of June next at
the corner of Massachusetts, avenue and Twelfth
street for Mayor Of the City, one member Of the
Board of Aldermen, and three members of the Board
of Common Council
The above Precinct embraces all the Second Ward
nor.h of H street north.
The polls will be opened ut o'clock A. NJ, and
close at O'Clock, p. M.
c. L. GOLDMAN,
JOHN w. SIMMS,
j. p. DICKINSON,
may So Commissioners.
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SECOND PRECINCT.

NOTICE is hereby given that there viii be an
IL election held at the Anac1 sta" Engine House,
Precinct No. 2, in the Sixth Ward, ON Monday, the
I'd day Of June next for Mayor Of the City, mem
Der Of the Board Of Aldermen and three members Of
the Board OF Common Council, for said Ward.
The polls Will be opened at O'Clock, A. NJ, and
closed at o'clock, p N.
JAMES CRANDELL,
EDWARD EVANS, Jr.,
LAWRENCE TUELL,
Commissioners of Election Precinct No2,
may 26-dtd Sixth Ward
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SECOND PRECINCT.

SECOND PRECINCT.
NOTICE is hereby given that an election will be
II held, on Monday the I'd day of June next, at
Ford Brothers Drug Store, of Pennsylv6 mia
avenue and Eleventh street. in the Second Precinct
of the Second Ward embracing all that portion of
said Ward lying south of II street north, for Mayor
one member of the Board OF Aldermen. and three
members of the Board of Common Council
The polls will be opened at O'Clock A. NJ, and
close at o'clock, P. M.
t JOSIAH MELVIN
JAMES w. BARKER,
Be l; EDWARD G. DYER,
Commissioners.
NAV 26--dtd TIntel
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The Detroit Free Press, General Casss organ
denounces the Presidents veto of the St. Clair bill
and repudiates the administration.
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SENATE.
TUESDAY, May 81.

TUESDAY, May 81.
A number of petitions were submitted and APP
propriately referred.
Sundry committee reports, of minor Importance,
received.
A number of private bills were. introduced.
Mr.. WELLER offered joint resolution that
both Houses of Congress do adjourn on the 3lst
day of July next at IL o'clock, NJ.
Laid over. a g4Hk
Mr.. BENJAMIN moved to take up the bill to
provide for a universal code of marine signals
The bill was then taken up, when Mr.. B. ex-
planned it at length; after which it was passed
Mr.. SLIDELL said that he wished to explain in
regard to the passage in the Baltimore Sun, pur-
porting to be given before the committee on in
vestigation. He read the passage which he re-
ferred to. The particular words were, AS en-
tered the lobby recognised Mr.. Sidell, Of Louis
lana, who retreated." He also referred to the
statement in regard to Messrs. DOUGLAS and
TooMBs He had retreated in order that he might
not interrupt Mr.. SUMNER's progress to sofa
He made this statement in order that no false inn
preston might be imbbed by the public on this
subject.
\ Mr.. DOUGLAS made a personal explanation in
regard to his conduct and position during the as
sault, and said that the statement that he was
standing on one side of Mr.. Books and Mr.. TooMBs
on the other, was misrepresentation. He had not
heard that any one had intended to attack Mr..
SUMNER
Mr. TOOMBS said that what Mr. DoUGLAs said
was correct. He further said that some gentlemen
had condemned Mr.. Books he then said that he
approved of it, $s sa 30 Il.
Mr.. BUTLER said that he had come to the
Senate determined to take the same responsibility
which had been assumed by Mr.. Books, but that
he should not follow the matter up at present
He said that Mr.. 8. g remarks were not in answer
to his speeches at all. He should reply to that
statement in his speech on the resolutions of the
Massachusetts Legislature
Mr.. WADE stigmatzed the assault on Mr.. SUM-
NER as murderous, cowardly, and dastardly," and
proceeded to some further remarks.
Mr.. WILSON said his colleague had been
stricken down by brutal, cowardly, and murder
GUS assault"
Mr. BUTLER said " You are lar
Mr. STUART called both gentlemen to order,
and asked that the debate be dropped.
Mr. BUTLER said that words had fell from his
lips out of order, and asked that they should not
be entered on the Journal.
Mr.. WILSON continued explaining the state
mont of Mr.. Sumner, saying that he knew he had
made no mistake Intentionally.
Mr.. FOSTER said that he felt compelled by the
approval expressed by one Senator or the assault,
that he was not restrained from speaking his dis
appreciation by fear.
Mr.. HALE moved to postpone the special order,
and 60 on with the debate, on which motion the
ayes and noes were taken, and the motion was lost
and the special dispatch was taken up.
Mr.. CASS rose TO personal explanation on the
Central American question
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City EIection--Caution.

A report has been busily circulated through
the city by friends Of the Magruder party, that
a deep scheme was on foot by the Americans
to interfere with the right Of suffrage on Mon
day next 1t is said that the Collector has re-
solved not to employ persons to receive per-
sonal and school taxes at the polls, as has been
usually done by his predecessors, and that
American voters would pay theirs in advance,
so as to insure the reception of their votes. 80
We are surprised to find Mercury circulating
so ridiculous deception, through the Balti-
more Sun.
To remove all alarm from the minds of our
easiy-excited opponents, we quote the law on
the subject, approved the Sd june, 1853, which
they may see on page 56 Of the Corporation
laws: aa89
And the said Collector is hereby authorized
and required, at his risk and expense, to en-
ploy discreet citizen to attend at each place Of
annual election which he cannot attend in person,
to receive taxes during the day Of election only"
We hope this will relieve the apprehensions
Of the gentlemen on that point Nevertheless
we perceive the Collector is disposed to hcili-
tate such payments during this week, by his
advertisement to-day, and advise all the anx-
ious and doubtful to "march up to the office
and settle"
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kW~ We learn that Postmaster Be

~ We learn that Postmaster Berrett,
Clerk Thomas, Marshal Hoover, and CLERK
McClusky, four o6iceholders under General
Pierce in this city, and elected to attend the
Cincinnati Convention, have gone on their
patriotic mission. We ought rather to say
their charitable mission, for charity begins
at home, and we incline to the opinion that
seLepreservation, or home charity, is the mo-
ring cause Of their leaving DIR. Magruder to
take care of himself next Monday
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Not Guiltu.

aNEw ORLEANS, May 26.--The case of the United
States Us. Mr.. Kendall, the late postmaster, wal
concluded last night. The jury, after half hours
elaboration, returned verdict of not guilty.
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We are informed that we did injustice to Al
dermsn Dove in stating that he was persuaded by
Dr. Magruder to vote for the bill creating the Of
fee of Commissioner of Health. Mr. Dove voted
for the bill Of his "o@n uolition." We intended
to exculpate Alderman Dove from responsibility
for this vote, and had no design to do him injus-
tice.
If one of the Antics in either Board had voted
against the bill, it would have been defeated, but
in both Boards every one voted for it of their on
uolition.
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There are eight hundred idiots in the State Of
Connecticut, onefourth of whom are under four
teen years of age.
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SECOND PRECINCT.

l SECOND PRECINCT.
NTOTICE is hereby given that an election will be
IN held in the above Precinct, on Monday, the I'd
day of June, 1885, at tne house of c. and NJ. Hines,
on Twentieth street. between HI street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, south side, for Mayor one member of
the Board of Aldermen, three members of the Board
of Common Council, and one Assessor, to represent
said Ward. And at the same time and place, one
member of the Board of Aldermen for the unexpired
term of William b. Magruder, resigned
The polls will be opened at Z o'clock, A. NJ, and
close att o'clock, P. M.
T. H. CRAIG,
A. w. DENHAM,
VIM. III. PERKINS,
Commissioners of the I'd Precinct First Ward.
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As entered the lobby recognised Mr.. Sill
DELL Of Louisiana, who retreated, but recognised
no one eiss until felt friendly grasp of the hand
which seemed tocome from Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio.
have a vague impsession that Mr.. Bright, Presi-
dent Of the Senate spoke 10 me while was on
the floor Of the Sesste, or In the lobby. l make
this statement in answer to the interrogatory Of
the committee and offer ii as presenting complete
y all my recoections Of the assault and of the at
tending circumstances, whether Immediately be-
fore or Immediately after.
:" / desire to add, that besides the words which
/ have given as uttered by my assailant, have an
indstinct recollection Of the words old man ! but
these are so enveloped in the msts which ensued
from the first blow, that ] am not sure whether
they were uttered or not"
On cross-examnation Mr.. Sumner said that he
entirely without arms of any kind, and that he
had no notice or warning of any kind direct or in.
direct, of this assault
In answer to another question, Mr.. Sumner re-
piled, that what he had said of Mr.. Butler was
strictly responsive to Mr.. Buffers speeches.
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U Coz. SUMNER, of the United States Army, is not
cousin of Senator Sumner, as stated in several
letters from Washington. Col. Sumner is native
Of Massachusetts,, and was formerly merchant in
Montreal. Senator Sumner is son of the late
Charles p Sumner, for many years High Sheriff
Of Suffolk county.
The Summers are very numerous in Massachu-
sets, as may be ascertained from the Summer Ge-
nealogy in the New England Genealogical Register,
by Gen. VIM. H. Summer, of Roxbury.