The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-07-08


interview with Secretary Cas-, during which
be rendered the fullest and most satisfactory
disavowals of all completely by the French
Government in NJ. Belly's project in Niaga-
ra and Central America. The Union, in
noticing the subject, says:
Involving. as the operations OF this per-
sonsge did, il they had been official, clear
violation OF the well known policy Of this
Government in regard to European coloni-
zation, and the establishment OF exclusive
European jurisdiction on this Continent it
was not to have been supposed that the
French Government could have authorized
the action which has been taken by NJ
Belly in Nicaragua"
The Administration contemplates order
ing larger naval force than we have here
tofore had in the waters Of Central America
and the Gulf, not on account OF any new
demonstrations Of interference by foreign
powers in that quarter, but with the general
design OF effectualy protecting the lawful
rights Of our citizens, and guarding our na
tional interests from jeopardy.
The Secretary Of the Treasury invites
sealed proposals until the month of August
for $4,000, 900 Of the stock of the Untes
States to be issued under the act Of the l4th
OF June 1t will be reimbursable in fifteen
years from the first Of January next, and
bear interest at the rate OF 5 per cent per
annum. payable annually. No bids will be
received below par, and none for any fraction
of one thousand dollars. In all cases they
must be unconditional, and without reference
TO the bids Of others, and must state the pre-
MUM offered therein The successful bidders
will be required to deposit the principle and
premium Of their accepted bids on or before
the first OF September.
The Union Of this morning coDgratulates
the country on the most suspicious settlement
Of the visit OF search question.
The young convict Power, who murdered
Lntz. was hanged at II o'clock to-day. Great
efforts were made up to the latest hour to
obtain communications Of sentence. under
stand the President said to one person, Oc.
cupying prominent position who was plead
ing for mercy, If you can show me an ex-
tenuatiug circumstance ] will grant it.. The
person reflected some moments, and finding
no other ground Of appeal answered : a" His
youth, your excelency.' The President re.
piled . Nearly all the murderers and other
crimes of violence so frequent Of late in this
district have been committed by such young
men"
The \. Y. Time, Utah correspondent
states, that the peace commissioners left
Camp Scott previous to June 4th, for Salt
Lake City. 1t was ascertained beyond
doubt, that the commissioners had no au-
thority to prevent the army from pursuing
their march. but on the contrary that its
entrance into the valley would be insisted on
"a a SINE qud non.
spondeacc Of e New York Tine,
WASHINGTON, June %.
The disastrous news from the Pacific is
confirmed by dispatches received here. Gov
McMulen says
An express has arrived from the head.
quarters OF Col. Steptoc, in the Simcoe
Valley. with dispatches from Lieutenant
Colonel Casey, and letters to me, informing
us of the defeat, on the 18th inst, at the
first crossing OF Snake River, about 30 miles
above its junction with the Columbia, of
the command Of Col. Steptoe. The com
mand consisted Of five companies, or four
hundred men. The Indians are reported as
having been fifteen hundred strong. and
composed Of the Snake, Palouse, and other
tribes.
The action resulted in three officers and
fifty men being killed. Two OF the officers
killed are Capt. Wynders and Lieut.. Gasden.
The Indians took two howitzers which be-
longed to the command, and all but 90 pack
animals. In fact, so complete is said to have
been the rout. that the officer in command
was compelled to fall back with the utmost
precipitation. The battle took place while
the regulars were in the act Of crossing the
river
Letters to Governor Stevens, also say that
Col. Steptoe lost everything but sixty mules.
Treaties with these Indians have been
pending for long time in the United States
Senate The Indians have concluded that
their lands are to be taken from them with
out compensation. and hence their hostilities.
Their success it is apprehended by the War
Department, will embolden them to attack
the settlements, and the most energetic steps
will be taken to protect the inhabitants. II
was determined. to-day, to dispatch an officer
by the next steamer, with power TO call out
volunteers. while portion Of the Utah Ar.
my will proceed along the Emigrant trail to
Snake River Valley. and down to Fort
Walla Walla
CORE. gu-necaee n Ttn,'
WASHINGTON, June -, 1858.
Orders have been issued for the redsposi.
ton of the troops originally destined for
Utah. Gen. Johnston IS 10 retain command
OF that portion remaining in Utah. while
ten. Harvey is to return TO the command of
the department Of the west. These arrange
raents are made under the belief that the
Mozmons are sucere in their specific proies-
tatious, but should il prove o,herwise' It Is
made discretionary with Gen. Harvey to
abrogate the present and enforce the pre-
yioGs orders. A considerable body OF men
Is TO be pushed forward Immediately to
Fort Dallcs, in Oregon. to act against the
hostile Indians.