The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-01-22

official returns from all the counties OF Califor-
MIA, except Plumas, which foot up as follows:
President-Fremont, Rep, 20,357 Buchan-
an, Dem, 1924; Fillmore, Am, 35,4l8.
Clerk Of Supreme Court-Cole, Rep, 2O,55l;
Fairfax, Dem, 5O,873; Skinker, Am, 1861.
Superintendent of Instruction Burlington,
Rep, 2O,63l; Moulder, Dem, 5O,474; James,
Am, 1891.
COngress-Rankin, Rep, 2l,538; Turner,
Rep, 2O,6l5 McKibben, DEM, 49,799; Scott,
Dem, 1900; Whitman, Am, 34,98l; Dbl
bic, Am, "a, 466.
AMERICAN Cause.-The ship John Marshall,
clearing cOast1OiSe for the American guano
islands In the Pacific ocean, sailed from New
York on Thursday, the 18th instant. This is
the first clearance of vessel going direct from
this country to our guano islands in the Pacific
ocean. Samples of this gusno have been re-
celved and tested, both in the laboratory of the
chemist and of nature. The products of the
soil are reported to be threefold more than the
products from the Peruvian guano, sowed in
the same soil and under the same conditions !;
and this is said to be in strict accordance with
the analysis of the eminent A. II. Hayes, of
Boston. be reports Jarvis Island guano to
contain sc parts of phosphoric acid, while the
Peruvian guano contains but % parts to the l00
fullest confidence that the islands they have
taken possession of are covered with guano,
and not "biId-lime," as reported by Com.
Mervine, have sent out in the John Marshall
all the buildings, buoys, spars, anchors &C.,
necessary for the guano trade.
DREADFUL HURRICANE AT VERA CRUz-On
the 30th ult., norther set it at Vera Cruz, and
along the coast, which gradually and rapidly
Increased, until 1t amounted to a terrible hur-
rieane, involving serious destruction to the
shipping in port, and an awful destruction of
human life.
During its prevalence, no less than seven
sailing vessels dragged their anchors, and were
wrecked between the Southeast Fort and Hor-
mas. Among these vessels was the brig Menu
phar, of New Y ork, which became a total loss
She was owned by Hargous Brothers, and in
sured. He crew were saved.
The Mexican war steamer Iturbide was also
wrecked, and one hundred Of those on board
persisted.
Church philadelphia, Jan. 8, 8 p.
M.-The fire bells are aow ringing in general
alarm. The Catholic Church of st. Malachi,
on Eleventh and Master streets, is burning.
a terrible snow storm commenced here at
noon, and the snow is now six inches deep on
a level, and two feet deep in the drifts.
THE New BRITISH MNIsrER.-Ne,o York,
Jan. l3.-The correspondent of the Ecening
Post confirms the HeraldS statements of the
declination Of Right Hon. Chas Pelham Villiers,
and says that Lord Elgin will most likely get
the appointment of Minister to the United States
The CALIFORNIA STATE DEBT-Neso YORK;
Jan. l6.-Messrs. Wells, Fargo, d Co., notwth-
standing the repudiating decision Of the Cali
fornia Supreme Court, will pay the balance due
in January on the coupon bonds Of the debt of
that State.
INAUGURATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF LII
NoIs.- Chicago, Jan. l3.-Hon. Messrs. Bis
sell and Wood, Governor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor elect, took the oath of Office yesterday.
The Governors inaugural cGncurs in the sug-
gestions and recommendations of his predeces-
sor. He recommends an amendment of the
banking law, also an increase of Representa-
tives in the Legislature. He considers the
passage Of the Kansas and Nebraska bill as
equivalent to the recognition of Slavery as a
leading element in the society of the Republic.
He resisted this consummation, and, ever mind
fll of the value of the Union, and the obliga-
tons of the Constitution, and the courtesies due
our brethren of the South, will continue to re-
sist it to the best o, his ability.
New JERSEY Trenton. JAM.
l3.-The Legislature Of New Jersey organized
today. A. r. Spec, Democrat, was chosen
President of the Senate, and Andrew butcher,
Democrat, was elected Speaker of the House.
DEATH OF JUICE PRENTIss, OF VERMONT
Montpelier, w., Jan. l5.-Hon. Samuel Prem
tiss, Judge CT the United States District Court,
and for many years United States Senator from
Vermont, died here this afternoon.
MINNESOTA LEGIsLATURE.-C Chicago Jan.
l4.-The Legislature of Minnesota met on the
7th. John B. Brisln was elected President of
the Council. The House was not organized at
the latest dates.
BLOODY RIoT.-Al6ion, N, Y, Jan. ia
desperate riot is progressing here, between the
severa- dangerously wounded. Knives are be-
ing freely used.
The STORM IN BALTIMORE Baltimore. jan.
19.-Snow has been falling all night, with a
violent gale. The streets are impossible for
vehicles The thermometer is IA degrees
above zero.
The Storm IN PHILADEIRHIA.-PhHa
last night was past description. The weather
was intensely cold. No trains have been sent
in any direction, and none will be dispatched
till those now due arrive.
THE STORM AT New YoRK.-Ne,o York, Jan.
l9-The storm continues with undated vio-
lence. The roads are blocked with snow.
The Brooklyn ferry boats have nearly all sus-
pended their trips. Trains ere not running
on the Long Island and New Jersey railroads.
The Staten Island ferry boats are frozen in at
Quarantine.
THE STORM AT ALBANY-Al6dny, Jan. 10
Tbs storm continues. There is now over a foot
of snow, and it is still falling. The roads are
blocked. The trains on the Hudson river road
have been suspended. The thermometer yes
terday indicated 2l0 below zero.
THE STORM AT BosToE.-Boston, Jan. 10
Last night occurred the most tempestuous
storm known here for years. The streets are
blockaded with snow. Railroad travelling is
undoubtedly suspended FOR some days. Their
mometer at Woodstock (Vt.) 800 below zero
at White River Junction, 20 below. The
snow is very heavy in that vicinity.
ALBANY MANUAL LABOR UNIVERSITY.
At meeting of the Board of Trustees of the
Albany Manual Labor University, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted, and or
dered to be published in the National Era
Resoloed, That the Albany Manual Labor
University continues to carry out, in theory and