, 1858-10-15

once by Los Angeles. he brought, por-
ton of the way, the report Of Mr. Taft
who had charge Of the party of men en-
gagged in exploring the new and shorter
route south Of Salt Lake; but unluckiiy he
chadged carpet sacks with passenger at
stand where they met the coach going
East He soon found out the mistake, and
sent man back to correct it, but it could
not be done so as to enable him to bring
his papers in with him 1t will probably
come by the next mail From Mr.. Taft
he learned that the route was decidedly fa-
vorable. The widest desert crossed was
only twenty-five miles, which leads to the
suppostion that he crossed on Beckwith's
line. He reports no place on 1t where
water cannot be obtained by digging fifteen
feet, and that the distance would be short
ened at least one hundred and ffty miles
S. F. Herald.
Advices from Leavenworth to the 31st
August say that the Salt Lake mail, with
dates to the 7th ultimo, has arrived The
election on the I'd passed of quietly. The
Genties had an opposition ticket; but Mr..
Osborne, Of Green river county, is the only
one upon it elected to the Legislature. In
Salt Lake county their ticket received only
SO votes. The late appointment BY Gov,
Cumming Of Probate Judges in Carson and
Green river counties caused some dissatisfac-
ton among the Mormons, but all was quiet
at the departure Of the mail Thirty SOL
diers had deserted from Gen. Johnston's
command. Capt. Tracy was on trial at
Cedar Valley for insubordinate conduct 10
Col. Alexander. Col. Hoffman had been,
ordered to Oregon with the 9th Infantry.
The road from Devils Gate to Fort Bridger
was streWn with cattle. Nine hundred
head Of cattle were met at Big Sandy, Of
which nine died that day. Col. Williams
command was met at Scotts Bluff The
7th Infantry, consisting Of 1000 men under
Col. Morrison, we're at Platte Bridge.
The returning volunteers, under Col. Bee,
were passed at Fort Laramie. But few
Indians were seen. M R
AdVices from Utah to the 1th Of Aug.
are received. The 9th Regiment Of In
fantry has be ordered to Benieia, CaliforJ
mia; Col. Canty Of the 10th Infantry, with
two companies Of the I'd Dragons, and
two companies Of the 9th Infantry, are to
garrison Fort Bridger.
! Foreign Summary.
The messages over the ocean cable, be-
tween Queen Victoria and President Bu-
chanan, were published IN the London
papers Of the 23d ult. The Daily Ncios
says there is more Of simple dignity in the
Queens message, but greater grasp Of
thought ii the Presidents. The Tines be-
lieVes the telegraph will be guaranty Of
perpetual peace between the two coun1
tries. ,ial'e lo
The British Government had determined
to send to Vancouver detachment Of engi-
neers, who will erect block-housos for the
safe keeping Of gold, build roads and other
wise facilitate the operations Of the miners
who have focked to the newly discovered
gold regions The pioneer Of line Of
steamers to the British possessions Is also
announced.
The Emperor and Empress Of France
had returned to Paris.
Ex-President Pierce and lady, on their
way from Lisbon 10 Mafseilles were the
recipients Of marked attention, public and
private, At the last accounts they we're
in Switzerland
The Duke Of Malakof was soon to marry
near relative Of the Empress Eugenie.
The empress Of Austria bad been safely
delivered Of . Prince.
The rumor that the King Of Prussia was
to abdicate on the 18th Of the present
month was gaining ground all over Europe.
A ministerial crisis was expected. aali
A British vessel Of war has bombarded
Jiddah, "a Turkish town, in order 70 obtain
satisfaction for the massacre Of the English
Consul and other European residents there.
After shelllng the place for Eve hours the
Turkish authorities agreed 70 punish the
murdsrerS, and accordingly eleven Of them
were executed. The vessel Of war then
left the port The affair created an intense
sensation throughout Europe, but moro
especially in France.
The Spanish papers, irrespective Of
party, ridicule the idea Of Spain cedlng
Cuba to the United States
In India, thirty thousand rebels were in
the field. Matters were represented %
settling down.
Additional accounts respecting the treaty
between the Chinese and the Allies, state
that diplomatic representatives Of Foreign
Powers are not to be permitted to reside
at PekiB, but consuls-general are to reside
at Tien-sin, aud have intercourse with the
Imperial Cabinet.
The ship Agamemnon, Of the Atlantic
telegraph feet, caught Gre while lying IN
dock. No serious damage, however, 10
suited from the casualty.
The Arabia came in collision with the
Europa Of Cape Race. Both vessels were
considerably damaged but neither disa-
bled i tA
The FIRST regular message from New
foundland was received At ValontiA On the
night Of the 9th. The speed Of tranamia-