Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-17
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81. Louis, June l4th.-A letter to the Democrat
from Lawrence Sth saws: the report that Robinson
hung, is unirue-Robnson, Bryson, Smith,
Deitzler and jenkins were still confined at Lecomp-
ton, guarded by the U. s. Dragoons-several ladies
from Lawrence have been permitted TO visit them,
gentlemen were not allowed the privilege. Report
says: two pro-savery men we're killed and several
wounded at the battle IN franklin; none were killed
or wounded among the Free State men At Palmyra
five pro slavery meE killed and several wound
ed. Three free state men were wounded, but none
killed Several wagons which were on the way to
Lawrence, were stopped at Westport, searched and
stripped OF their contents by persons not citizens
| Of the town
The printing press destroyed at 0sawattomc
it is reported that the mails have been fOrcibly
searched in Franklin. j NJ. Barnard who re-
ported killed is alive, but six thousand dollars worth
of merchandise, horses and oxen have been taken
from him by party of free state men.
NEW York, June 16.-Advices are received by
arrival from Jacmel, which report the nunds-
ton of the city, in consequence OF the recent heavy
rains. Many persons were drowned and large num-
bers of cattle persisted. Many houses Destroy
ed, trees uprooted, and the roads washed away so
as to suspend travel Many of the Inhabitants are
left destitute of homes and means of substance. IL
is feared the disaster extended throughout the Is
land
Havre to the 3lst. The announcement of Padre
Vigi's recognition caused great commotion at Pa
ris. La PdtTid hints at European interference.
The Hon. Mr.. Morrill, Chairman of the Democrat
&c State Committee of Maine repudiates Buchanan 8
nomination.
PHILADELPHIA, June l6.-The Republican Con-
vention assembled this morning, aud the CITY is
crowded with delegates to the National Convention.
Fillmore's friends selected delegates, who will
claim seats as Republicans.
NEW YORK, June INFLAMMATION Convention
Sd informal Ballot, Fremont 81; Banks 46; John.
son l5; Stockton 49, Mclean ..
NEW YORK, June l6.-Freemont authorizes
plump denial of the statements telegraphed con-
corning his position, he says, he recognizes neither
the American, anti-American, Wing, Democratic
or Abolition party in the approaching canvass, but
simply union of the people for the freedom Of
Kansas and the arrest OF Slavery extension.
Flour dull wheat firm advanced, sales
mixed 81 mess pork frm lard unchanged
NEW York, June l6th.-The following informal
ballot had at the anti-FillmOre Convention.
Whole number of votes 1872. Banks 40. Fremont
SO. Mclean 49, Stockton l3. Johnson 7. Chase
B. Adjourned to o'clock, p NJ. Reassembled
at o'clock-2d ballot, Banks 49, Fremont 36.
Stockton 90 Mclean 10. johnson l.
WASHINGTON, June l6-Four prisoners are
waiting their trial, three of whom belonged to
gang of burglars, the other one is charged with
perpetrating election frauds.
HARRISBURG, Pa, June lG-Licut. Gov. Robin
OF Kansas, addressed large meeting on Satur
day evening last, in relation to the condition of
affairs in Kansas.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-SENATE.-Passed a res.
Olution requesting the President to communicate
to- day copy of the instructions to Buchanan in
relation to free ships making free goods aud Blu
chanan TO Earl Clarendon on the same subject.
CINCINNATI, June 10th. Flour dull sales 5, 10.
Whisky 22ta3 Bacon 7fa9 Mess Pork held at
II. Sugar very firm 84a9 Coffee III Moasses
so.
the channel
LOUISVILLE, June l6th.-River feet 10 inches
water in the channel and rising.