The daily Butte record., 1858-04-02
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far from settlement as ever, although the
indications seem more favorable to the rejec-
ton OF the Lecompton Constitution than at
last advices. Senator Bell of Tennessee ha,
declared himself 8 strong friend of popular
sovereignty aud disregards the instructions
Of the Tennessee Legislature, which were
strongly Lecompton Mr. Johnson, his col |
league, made bitter personal retort, where
at Mr.. Bell responded declaring himself
ready to face any Senator who attempted to
brow beat him. He (BelD will stand up to
what he says In the House Kansas seems
to be as usual the all engrossing topic. Mr..
Smith of Tenn. made speech upon the In-
dian appropriation bill, in the course of
which he stated his willingness to vote for a
bill requiringithe President to withdraw the
Government troops from Kansas Several
other Democrats signifed their willingness
to vote in the same way, and Gidlings of
Ohio has given notice that he will Introduce
such bill. Senator Green gave notice Of a
bill providing for the admission Of Kansas
and Minnesota together. Senator Seward
made long ond eloquent speech upon the
Lecompton Constitution. The resolutions Of
inquiry concerning the bribery Of Mr.. Burns
Of Ohio, by the President were tabled after
| some discussion.
Army Bill.
This question is still quite undetermined
Amendments and substitutes have been Of
fered and discussed, but its shape has not
been decided upon. 1t is strongly probable
that the 1000 bill will pass the Senate. Mr..
Quitman gave notice of n bin Authorizing
the President to raise volunteers for the pro.
lection of the Texan frontier.
Pacific Rail Road.
The Senate refused to accele to the request
of Senators Brodcrick and Gwin to postpone
action upon the Kansas Bill to consider the
Pacific Railroad Bill. 1t is doubtless quash-
ed for the session
Elections.
In Rochester n. Y, Clark Dem is elect
ed Mayor by 500 maj. The Board of Alder.
men stands l3 Republicans and Demo
Gratis.
Crocker (Dcm) is re elected Mayor of Os-
wego over Van Dyke (opp)
In Chicago, the entire Republican Munic-
ipal ticket was elected by an average major.
ty Of 1000.
The Democracy Of Connecticut nomina.
James G. Pratt for Governor, john Cotton
Smith for Lieut.. Governor, F. Williams Jr.
Sec. Of State, Daniel Il Warner for Treasu.
rer and Selleck c. Childs for Controller -
They also passed resolutions endorsing the
Presidents Kansas course.
Gcu. walker.
This renowned flibustcr was in New Or.
cans at last accounts and had given bail to
appear before the U. S. Circuit Court on the
fourth Monday of April, Gen. ll3nuingsen
was at New Orleans with him.
Anti-Leconi ptcn'
Mass meetings had been held in Cincinnati
ii and at indianapolis, at both Of which,
resolutions were adopted denurcatory Of
the Presidents Kansas policy AMI at the
CINCINNATI meeting, resolutions of thanks
were rendered to Messrs DJIgla', Broder-
lex, Stuart, Wise. Walker and Stanton for
their course upon the Lecompton swindle
General News.
The steamboat Eliza Bottle burnt at Kents
Landing Ala. Thirty nine lives lost
new Constitutional Convention has been
called in Kansas. Reports from this terri
tory are in effect that Gen. Jim Lane and
his men have been disturbing the peace and
that Gen. beaver has ordered out troops to
quiet matters. The Free State Legislature
has adjourned.
b +. Washington has been confirmed Col.
lector of San FLancisco.
Several removals from federal positions
have taken place, where the incumbcnts had
expressed or were suspected o: entertaining
anti Lccompton views.
Many bloody murders have taken place in
New Orleans. Several extensive fires have
also occurred, in one Of which three persons
were burned to death.
The attempt Of Com. Vanderbilt to ncgo.
ciate with the Nicaraguan Government for
transit route has proved failure
California bonds are quoted ut IS. 20,
sslc,
Col Johnsan and his Utah army are re-
ported well and in good spirits.
European.
The Bank of Englsnd has reduced the rate
of interest to three per cent aud bread |
stutrs are depressed.
The steamer North America came in coll |
lsion with the American ship Leander. The
The ship sunk and ten lives were lost
Among the number were the Captains wife |
and the second mate. The CAPTAIN and
eleven others were saved
Allsop, ono of the alleged conspirators
against Eapoleon has q ad ia Amarica