Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1858-06-12
From Washington.

day, a bill was reported to protect the prop
orty of American citizens against outrages in
Mexico and Central America.
In the House, bill was reported to obtain
redress from the French Government for tho
seizure of the bark Adriatic.
juno 2.--rhere was no business of impor-
tance transacted by Congress to-day. 1t is
the general impression that the adjournment
will be postponed till the 2lst inst
WASHINGTON, June 3.-In the Senate,
Mr. Douglas introduced bill to amend
the act of 80, giving power to the President
to provide for the defence of the country.
Mr., Seward moved to rescind the resolu-
tion for adjournment, which was amended
by inserting the 14th instant.
The Senate passed the Miscellaneous Az
preparation Bill.
In the House, the Minnesota election
case was discussed
The rules were suspended, and rcsolu-
tion introduced and referred, authorizing
the President to arrest all the British ves-
sells of war, found committing outragcs on
our merchantmcn.
The Senate's resolution to extend the
session, was amended by substituting next
Thursday for the 14th instant, and passed.
WASHINGTON, juno 4.--Thc Senate has
agreed to adjourn on the 10th inst Il res
olution was reported to-day to refund Geor-
gia the money expended in the Creek and
Seminole wars, In the House civil and
private appropriation bills were passed.
WAsuINGToN, June 5.-IIughcs, of In-
diana, challenged Harris, of Illinois, yestcr-
day aftcrnooaj thclattcr promptly accepted
the challenge. The cause of the difficulty
is the high words spoken in debate last
Tuesday. Both Hughes and Harris are
in their seats to-day.
Hawkins, of Florida, is Harris's friend,
and Watkins, of Ky, the friend of Hughes.
If their mutual friends do not negotiate
settlement of their difficulties, hostile
meeting will surely take place this evening
or tomorrow morning.
WAsuINuToN, june THE Election to-
day was attended with rioting and blood
shed The outbreak was not general, but
in one of the riots one man was killed and
several wounded A large number of ar
rests were made
New ORLBANs, Juno I've have re-
ceived later intelligence from Texas, by
which we learn of "A desperate battle that
was fought in the northern part of the
State, between the Rangers, under Capt.
Ford and a large body of Camanche Indians.
The fight was running one of six miles,
and resulted in the defeat of the Indians,
sevcnty-six of whom were killed, several
wounded, and seventeen taken prisoners.--
Three hundred horses were also captured
by the whites.
NEW ORLEANS, June "a revolution
among the people broke out last night
| The Vigilance Committce in large numbers
took possession of the Arsenal in jackson
Square this morning.
| The Executive Committee call for all
law and order people to join them, and an
nounce their determination to carry out
their measures
Loaded cannon are posted about the Ar
scnal, and 200 armed men have been plac-
ed on guard there.
The disturbance is in relation to reform
in municipal affairs, and for the prevention
of outrages and assassination.
Al L A. NJ, Gen. Tracy's division of
militia were called out.
The Common Council is in secret session
and refuse positively to admit even the
press The city throughout is terribly cx-
cited, and dire confusion prevails
The Council have possession of the first
division ofthe Armory, with ten rounds of
ammunition.
A battle is expected this afternoon, and
the result no one can foretell.
New ORLEANS, June 8, 5P M.-The
Riot Act has been read at the headquarters
of the Vigilance Committee. The military
are engaged in making cartridges.
NEW ORLEANS, June 4.-The Vigilance
Committee in this city have asserted their
supremacy, and proved triumphant. May
or Waterman has resigned the municipal
authority over to the Vigilance Committee.
The city is now quiet, and the crowds have
dispersed.
The Vigilants have appointed commit
tees, numbering about one thousand, to
preserve order at the approaching elections.
Major. Duncan, late of the army, is OF the
head of the Vigilonts.
AN Arm CHAIR.-For long time NO
have been waiting for the thoueht to seize
some clever fellow, that the district. editor
ought to nave new arm-chair. But re
waited in vain until Thursday evening
last, when the Columbia hack surprised as
! by stopping before our cottage, and depos-
iting the beautiful and commodious walnut
chair-editorial, in which we arc now escon
ced. 1t is of native Edgefeld walnut, and
made outapd out by native Edgeleld skin.
4 We are indebted, for The handsome aud
most acceptable gift, to Mr.. Til;nan Wat.
son, jr., young gentleman of tho Ridge,
who since hia oollee,f sy,.a So,