Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29
General Intelligence.

Gfeat Constefnhton prevailed IN wall street, on ac-
count of the loss of by the Central America
fears being entertained that after the crisis that had
just passed, the insurance office would not be able TO
make good the loss The fears were alayed BY the va
rous insurance offices publishing that all insurance
policies would be promptly honored About 81 900 900
of the treasure was insured.
We have intelligence of the barks Collin, McCrea
and John W. Bodget, and the sohrs Emily Ward,
Abdcl Kadr and also of several vessels being ashore
on the coast of North Carolina.
The President has signed a proclamation for the
sale of about $500 900 of public lands in Cali
fornia. The sales will take place in May next.
Dispatches from Washington City contain the terms
of the settlement agreed upon between the New Gra-
madam minister and our Government. New Granada
regrets the massacre and promises to punish the offend
ers when convicted. commission is TO pass upon all
claims of the American citizens against New Granada
from 1878 down to the Panama riot one-half of the
sum annually paid by the Panama Railroad Company,
is to go towards satisfying claims Our Government
is allowed the privilege of purchasing island in the
Bay of Panama for a coal depot.
The Government has been officially apprzed that
preparations are foot in various parts of the country
for another nllbusterng demonstration upon Nicara
qua. It is also informed Of the existence of scheme
in Texas for the invasion Of the provinces of Mexico
contiguous to the Rio Grande, with the design of sez
ing upon Tamaupas. Instructions have been sent
from the State Department to all the Government Off
the southern sea-board to stop all expeditions
leaving the United States with hostile intentions against
any country with which we are at peace.
The election of Governor took place in Maine on the
18th of September. Partial returns received indicate
the success of Morre the Republican candidate,
though by diminished majority as compared with the
election last year.
VIM. r. Calhoun, nephew of the late John C. Cal
houn, has been appointed Secretary of Legation at
Paris, in place of Mr. Wise, who has resigned.
A most terrible affair perpetrated in Alabama.
The family and servants of Mr. Thos Frassell, con-
sistng of himself his overseer, the atters wife, two
children Mrs Cloud, Mr.. Frassels granddaughter,
and thirty Others poisoned with arsenic by the
cook negro woman. Six victims were dead and
the remainder were in critical condition at last
counts. The woman was instigated to the murderous
deed by a Hungarian named Cominsky both Of the
ends tried by jury Of the people, and convict
ed. They were afterwards burned at the stake.
The last advlces from Kansas report the Constitu
tional Convention organized by the election Of Cen
Calhoun, President.
At ball, in Lecompton Kansas, Calvin Bailey was
mortally stabbed by Lieut.. Brocket. The whole town
was under arms one party determined that the pris
oner should be tried the other resolved that he should
not. Gen. Lane being informed that mob was organ
lied to assault him at the Land oice left the place
Gov. Walker is afraid Of assassination, takes his meals
in his room and never goes out alone. Calhoun is
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trolls the slavery conservatives The free State people
are very much exasperated A report was spread in
the Territory thata company Of Missourians were com
ing over to take part in the elections which caused
arrangements to accommodate them permanently"
The Tehuantepec question has been settled by the
annulment of the Garay and soo grants.
Col. Benton has nearly recovered his health.
Mr. Dodge, American Minister TO Madrid reports
that no war will grow out of the SpanshMexiean
troubles.
Mr.. Bea who was put in charge Of train of cam
els by the War Department reports that he can man
age 30 camels easier than he could five mules.
European News.
The British Parliament was prorogued on the Goth
of August. The speech of the Queen was particular
y on the conducted affairs in India. Delhi still holds
out against the insurgents and must do until much
larger body Of troops are brought against it.
The English Government il sending great numbers
Of troops TO India There 10000 British soldiers
in India at the time Of revolt. Some Of the forces
destined for China have been intercepted and ordered
to India The entire European forces after reinforce
ments, will be 10000.
Preparations were being made at Stuttgart for the
meeting of Napoleon and Alexander of Russia.
The laying of the Atlantic Telegraph is postponed
until next June.
Thomas Babbington McCauley has been raised to
the peenge, by the title of Baron McCauley.
The American horse Lecompte ran for the Warwick
Cup, and was badly beaten. Three horses ran--Le-
compte, Fisherman, and Oakball. The course was
three miles long The race Is thus described Fisher
man went away with the lead, Leeompe lying off
about twenty lengths. The only change took place
about mile from home, when Lccompte went up to
Oakball's quarter but after dropped back again.
Fisherman was never caught. and won by length,
in canter. Lecompte was beaten by upward of
twenty lengths.