, 1856-02-01
NEWS 10y Expross:


f,,uia. and San Francisco Herald of Jan.
loth-to which papers we are mainly ill.,
debted for the following late news items:
Thencws from California and Oregon, Us
b,rren of interest. Times in Oregon are
exceedingly dull-no especial news from
,be seat of war either cast Of the Cascades
or in Southern Oregon. Mr.. WILLIAMS in
forms us of a report in circulation in Port
land previous to his departure, that three
formerly hostile Indians had surrendered
mn themselves and arms at Fort Henrietta,
and that some 40 others were anxious 10
do so. but were afraid ofthe "Bostons."
Mr.. WILLIAMS was accompanied over by
Mr.. VIII. PIERsoN-govcrnment express
messenger
The Oregonian, Of Jan. 26th, informs us
of the arrival at Vancouver, of the steam
ers Oregon and RepuJlic-the former under
command of Capt. WM. +. LIrPARD, and
the latter under command Of Capt. ISLAM
both chartered by government to bring
up from San Francisco, u S. troops and
supplies. The Oregon went to sea, bound
to San Francisco direct, on Thursday
The Republie sailed on Friday last for Pu-
get Sound, from whence she will return to
San Francisco.
These two steamships brought up the
9th regiment of Infantry, U. S. A., under
command of Col Wright. COO were left
at Vancouver, aud 200 were sent to Puget
Sound. ...0.-.
The Ala California informs us that the
U. S. steamer Massachusetts, which vessel
arrived at San Francisco of the 18th inst
from San Juan, via San Diego, will receive
the stores of the U. S. ship Hancock, and
proceed to Puget Sound, TO be used in the
government service at that station.
Don Jose Castro has been appointed gov
ernor of Lower California. i .t
The government of Japan appears to dis
regard, entirely, the binding effect of their
late treaty stipulations with the U. S. Gov
ernment. Affect Of twelve sail of Ameri-
can whaIcrs visited Simoda in anticipation
Of receiving supplies agreeable to the late
treaty. Report is, they were treated very
unkindly, aud determination was made by
the japanese, from some cause, not to fur
nish them with any supplies. -
The Americans were not to he triaed
with they took what they wanted anfpaid
in dollars OF their fair weight. '..7s
A difficulty is reported to have occurred
between an American nlan-of.war, and an
English Frigatc at St. Johns, n. b., in
consequence of an attempt on the part of
the latter to liberate two slaves, Cooks
on board the U. S. vessel. Shots are said
t0tSye been exchanged, aud the knowing
ones seem to regard the transaction as a
"war speck." s'a
The straight wings" ns they term them
selves, recently, at Constitutional Hail. n.
Y, resolved to organize in behalf of Millard
Fillmore for the next Presidency.
From the Alta California, We learn Of
the total loss Of the LsaJellitG Heync, at
Half Moon Bay. The captain and mate
were doubtless drowned, and neither of
their bodies is yet discovered. The H'm.
L. Marcy will sail early this morning of the
10th ult., for tho wreck Of the AaLellta
Htnc, to render her any assistance that
might be required.
Congress.
The HousE NOT YET oRGANIZED.-The
House of Representatives had not elected
Speaker up to the 92d of December, the
day Of the steamers departure. The last
vote stood illpr
Banks, l04 Fuller, "a
Richardson, '73 Scattering I 10
A most acrimonious debate had been
kept up for three or four days, between
the Democrats, AbolitioDists aud Know
Nothings. rs lntl
In the meantime the message keeps well,
not word Of it having as yet leaked out.
The Senate elected their Standing Com
mittees on the 18th ult. They do not va
~ materially from last year. -,.
Kansas.
Our accounts from Kansas confrm the
reports heretofore received, of the triumph
of law, and the restoration Of tranquility
in-tbat territory, if it can be said that such
thing as tranquility was ever known
there. The rebellious spirit fomented by
the abolitionists has been effectually
quelled, and without the iatcrpostion Of
any other authority than that found in the
laws of the Territory. There are conflict
ing statements going the rounds as to the
terms Of the surrender Of the abolitionists
ut Lawrence But the facts are well au-
thenticated that the belligcrent forces have
been disbanded, and hostilities have ceased
for time at least. This is an important
rpsnlt Tho mint oroinad 10 fho ovaonfion