The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-06
[From our "Eatra" of April 29h.l
ARRIVAL OF THE GOLDEN GATE.


Bay this morning. We are indebted to the
State Journal for furnishing the Telegraph oper-
ator with copy of the dispatch, previous to
the publication of their Extra"
Memorandum.
The Golden Gate left Panama on Thursday,
April 10th at IL o'clock A. NJ, with 200 pas
sengers. In consequence of a severe storm in
New York, the IllEos did not leave until the
morning of the 7th. Left in port of Panama,
U. s. Frigate Independence, and Sloop of War
Decatur. fse. uf ra..a
The Steamer Panama. Capt. Dow, arrived
from Punta Arenas and intermediate points on
the 18th inst From intelligence brought by
her from Nicaragua, it appears that Gen. Walk
er is still surrounded at, or near, Rivas by the
allies who were said to be intrenched within
thirty yards, of Walkers position; it sreported
that Walkers troops have been reduced to the
necessity of subssting on the flesh of mules and
dogs Castillo, so late as the 18th March, was
still in possession of the Costa Ricans.
Washington News.
The following appointments have been con-
frmed by the Senate: John Bgler, Minister
to Chile; b. F. Washington, Collector of San
Francisco; Frank Tiford, Naval Officer; W. B.
Dameron Surveyor; J. NJ Covarrubius. Colec-
tor of San Diego; Augustus Olivera, Receiver
public monies Los Angeles; w. W. Gift, reap
pointed to Land Office, San Francisco. 1t is
also reported that G. II. Hampstead has been
appointed Superintendent of the Mint of San
Francisco.
Hon. John Appleton, appointed Assistant
Secretary of State, is succeeded as editor of the
Union by Wm A. Harris, formerly NJ q. from
Virginia. Isaiah Rynders is appointed Marshal
Southern District of New York; Aug. Schell,
Collector, New York; E. B. Hart, Surveyor n.
Y; G. NJ. Sanders, Navy Agent, n. Y.
The Cabinet have been engaged in the con
sderation of our foreign relations. The New
Granadian Minister has arrived at Washington,
and the question in dispute between his govern
ment and the United States, especially with
reference TO the Panama riot will doubtless
soon be taken up. The Cabinet on Monday had
under consideration the position of affairs in
China. The British Minister had been in COM
munication with our government upon this
subject, with the design of effecting triple
alliance of England, France and the United
States
The difficulty between Spain and Mexico will
be arranged without recourse to war.
The Spanish Minister has received intelligence
from his Government to the effect that the ex-
petition that had been fitting out to operate
against Vera Cruz will not proceed to its desti-
nation.
Hon. r. J. Walker has been appointed Gov.
of Kansas and has accepted.
The difficulty between the United States and
New Granada has reached such point as to
render the speedy dispatch of large feet to
the Isthmus highly probable.
Miscellaneous.
We have a report from New Orleans that our
Government is to acquire the Isthmus of Te-
hauntepec in consideration of Sl5,000,0 ,000.-
Information has reached Washington of the
opening of the carriage road across the 18th
mus, and il is said that the Post Master General
will soon make arrangements for the transporta-
ton of the Pacific Mail by that route.
Late accounts from New Mexico represent
the Indians as very troublesome. The Mexicans
and Indians had had several battles. 1t was
reported that Judge Hoppias, James Lewis,
James Hubbell, and other Americans had been
killed. Advices from Fort Dodge state that
a settlement of twenty families at the head wa
ters of the Des Moines River had been attacked
by the Apache Indians. and the supposition was
that they had all been murdered or carried into
captivity-some shot and others dubbed to
death. A company of whites had been organ
lied to punish the Indians and take vengence
on them.
Hon. Malone Watson of Catskill, one of the
Judges of the Supreme Court of the State of
New York, died in New Orleans on the 1st inst
Dyer the Know Nothing Republican has been
elected Governor of Rhode Island
Col. Eckridge Lane, nephew of President
Buchanan, died at Lancaster, on the 10th of
March; his death was caused by the epidemic
which has prevailed at the National Hotel,
Washington.
Col. Hayes is retained Surveyor General of
California. Chas. NJ Hampstead has been ap-
pointed Director of the Mint of California in
place of Lott, removed. The removal of Kenan,
Consul at Hong Kong, is conditional Commits
sioner Parker is instructed to carry it into eff
feet if he shall learn of the truth of the charge
that Kenan carried the American flag at the
attack on Canton.
The Republicans in Pennsylvania have nomi-
mated David Wlmot for Governor
NORFOLK April 5th Mr.. Hodges, Dem. was
elected Mayor of Portsmouth on Saturday. The
whole Dem. Council is also probably elected.
Before Ex Governor Bigler of California was
appointed Minister to Chilli he was offered but
refused the Office of Commissioner or Minister to
China.
New ORLEANS, April 4th The late Nicara-