Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-27

BY AGNETTC TELEGRAPH.
Arrival OF tho Niagara.
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.

Arrival OF tho N1aRhfu'
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.
HALIFAX, March 26.-The Royal Mail
steamship Niagara, Capt. j. G. Wickman'
arrived here this morning from Liverpool,
on the 18th inst. Tho steamship Indian,
from Portland, arrived out on the 18th.
The English House of Commons met on
the 18th. Mr.. D'Israeli announced the re-
ception of a very satisfactory dispatch from
France, and a termination of the misunder-
standing between the two countries.
The appeal of Ossini and his accOmplices
from the sentences imposed upon them Tor
the attempt to assassinate Napoleon was re-
fused.
Arrests continue to be made of other con
s~pirators Throughout: France.
The expected dispatch from India bad not
reached Liverpool when the Niagara sailed,
but there were rumors Of unsatisfactory
news from that quarter.
The MARKErs.-LIyERPooL, March l2-Col-
ton.-Sales OF the week 81 900 bales-alI quai-
tiles had considerably declined, on the week
in consequence OF heavy importations. Bread
stuffs were dull. Provisions were also dull
Consols 96aa96i.
Later from California.
New YORK, March 26.-The steamship
Moses Taylor from California, brings ST.
| 400 Nln - The trip uro nnrrnrDt-
ed in 20 days and IA hours, being the quick
est on record. Left Aspinwall afternoon
18th. The ST. Louis would sail the same
evening for New York. The principal con-
signees of treasure are Wells, Fargo y Co.,
S473, 900; Rowland Aspinwall, Sl2l,OOO;
American Exchange Bank, 100000; Duncan
Sherod, $60,00O; Duncan, Sherman K Co.,
$40, 900; w. 7. Coleman & Co., $4,000.
The news by this arrival is not important.
The Legislature had passed an act to take
the State prison from the hands Of the pre-
sent lessee, and to place it in the hands Of
agents to be appointed by the Governor
The Government was refused possession, on
which the officers broke the door and took 1t.
The Legislature have confirmed the Van
Ness ordinance, providing that all titles to
the CITY of Francisco lands within the boz
ders be given to parties in possession except
what space is required for streets, public
squares, school-houses, &c.
A Joint committee had reported a memorial
to Congress for the abrogation of the mail
contract. and for the formation of two com
panies to carry it alternately; also to make 1t
q weekly mail.
The sloop-ofwar St. Mary's has arrived
from Honolulu, with thirty assertions. Some
of the deserters had been captured.
The Indians on the Sebastian Reservation
had r~eyolted and refused to work or obey
orders. They were frightened into submis-
sion by soldiers. The leaders were furnished
with 20 to 100 lashes.
Two persons were killed, and a number
wounded By on avalanche in Plumas County.
The Golden Ago had arrived out, having
made the quickest outward trip.
Markets were lanquid, but not depressed.
Some articles were higher. Money easier.
NIcARAGUA.-Gen. Lamar was formally
received by the Government of Nicaragua on
the ODD of February. The Irissari treaty
was still before the Legislature. 1t was be
lieyed that it would not be ratified unless
with alterations which would reopen the
whole affair at Washington. Wm. Carey
Jones had taken leave Of the Government.
Gen. Gerer has been appointed the Minis,
ter of War and Hacienda.
The steamer San Carlos had been lost on
the lake.
The U. S. steamer Susquehanna, was at
San Juan.
PER U.--Gen. Vivanco had captured africa
the frigate Apurinac having first shelled
the town. She then landed $50 men and
took possession. The loss on both sides was
200 killed and as many wounded. Half the
town was in ruins. Vivanco had withdrawn
his troops from Irquique. The attempt at
revolution in Lima had been suppressed.
Lieut.. Cohen came passenger on the Moses
Taylor, as bearer of dispatches from Com.
Long, of the steam frigate Merrimac, which
had arrived at Callao.
Distribution OF Premiums.
New YORK, March 26.--The annual
award of Premiums by the Cosmopolitan Art
Association was made last evening. The
Greek Slave was awarded to Miss A. +.
Coleman, of Cincinnati. The paintings were
we'll distributed by States.
Bsy1- To the Voters Of Fauquier County,
FELLOW. CITIZENS BY the solicitation ofmany
friends, | have consented to become a candidate
for the Office of Commissioner Of the Revenue
in the Northeastern District. In offering my
self for that important office, | do not seek it as
an office of honor, but only in a pecuniary
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