The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1856-05-15

The London Nnss, received by the America
which arrived q HaiihI, on the 9Th, has =
copy Of the treaty Of peace, which is considered
sstheutic. The treaty contains thirty -nine AZ
ticIe which We condsnse as follows:
Perpetual friendship b restored between the
coutending powen; and all Territories sap
tur during the war are TO be reciPofally
evacuated. tho Russians restoring Kars and ali
other Ottoman territories, and the allies Sebas.
tOpO., Bslakavs, Eupssoris and other points
in their possession.
The Sultan places the Christians in his sm-
pire, On IN equality with the Turks, and the
contracting powers renounce oil right to inter
FIRE in the national government Of the Ottoman
Empire.
The Black Sea is declared neutnl ground
and closed against all ships Of war, except .
stipulated number Of ceast guards Tfads is
free in the Black Sea, and consuk from the
commercial nations, admitted into oil the ports,
Northern Russia or Turkey are permitted 10
hold or establish arsenals on the sea
The tree navigation OF the Danube Is secured.
and a commission appointed to place the river
in navigable order.
Moldavia and Wallachia are continued un-
der the sovereignty Of Turkey; freedom Of re
lgion is guaranteed to its inhabitants, and
constitution is granted them, but in case Of in
surrection Turkey cannot interfere to quell IL.
without the consent Of the contracting powers.
Austria and the allies are TO Immediately evsc-
uate the Principalities. Turkey and Russia
are guaranteed their former possessions in
Asia.
Turkey is to be immediately evacuated by
the allies and Austrian forces.
The Arabia arrived on the afternoon OF the
sth, at Halifax, with dates to the 26th. The
news is of no special importance.
Rumors were current and obtained some
credit that the British government was inclined
to give way on the position il had assumed on
the controversy with the United States govern
ment upon Central American a6airs; bat the
belief was that Mr.. Champion would not BE-
recalled
The Legislature Of Connecticut in joint
meeting have elected MINOR Governor by =
majority Of Ia over ISoRAnAx, the Democratic
candidate The other State officers on the
anti administration ticket. are oil chosen by
sses.. ss@ ,ags ysiaxity, ,,.-...---.....,..
A correspondent OF tic St. Louis Republican.
writing IRON Palmero, Kansas, 9Th, says n
messenger Just from Franklin, states that
JONES is slightly better. although faint hopes
are entertained Of his recovery The assassi
nation of HARPER, q proslavery man, by per
sons unknown, Is confirmed.
The L, s sloopofwar, st. Marys, had ar
rived at Panama. Her commander had in
quired into the cause Of late oatragss. A
warm correspondence has taken place between
him and the Governor Of Panama. II is be
loved the riot originated in desire for plun
| der.
A riot took place at Detroit, on the 5th, on
the occasion Of trial for violation Of the
Liquor Law. The military was called out, and
a number Of arrests made.
The Democrats have achieved great victory
in Philadelphia. RIcHARD VAux, Democrat,
is elected Mayor by over 1000 majority. The
Democrats have over twothirds majority in
the Common Council.
WAsiIISGros, May :.
The President has sent al executive message
To the Senate, withdrawing the promotion OF
the deserting midshpmen, and the other for
drunkenness al Key West so that his vessel
was compelled to leave him ashore. Their
names have not transpired.
Ex-senator G.. Dawson died at Greenboro,
Georgia, this morning, OF neuralgia Of the head.
The second committee Of conference on the
deficiency BILL failed to agree to-day. The
water works and army appropriations seem to
be the only impediment The Speaker will ap.
point another committee tomorrow.
1t is said to-day. that letters have been re-
ceived, showing beyond doubt, the complics-
tion OF England in the affairs Of Nicarsgua, in
having advised Costa Rica to no longer delay
acting in making war.
Nxw YoRS, May.
The Walker sympathizers held prelimina-
ry meeting last evening, at which one Of our
city Aldermen presided. and resolved to call q
mas meeting o: the friends Of Nicaragua. to
meet next Thursday, in the National Hotel.
Shortly after adjournment it was announced
that q telegraphic despatch was received from
Senator Douglas and Miller, promising TO
speak at the mass meeting, should their en-.
gsgements render it possible for them TO leave
Washington then.
BALrIxoRE, May :.
The Southern mail Is late as due is at hand.
A duel Was fought on Saturday on the North
Carolina State line, between DR.. Wilkins and
Mr. Hammer. Of Wilmington. wilkins was
killed at the third FIRE.