The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-12-28
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Washington, Dec. -.
Housc.--Er. Comins, Of Mass, introduced :
bill regulating the dusies on imports, and for
other purposes, which vas referred to the Com
mittee on Ways and Means.
Mr. John Cochrans, Of N. r., proposed joint
resolution ofthanks to Capt. Samuel G. Reed,
for having designed the present flag Of U. g., re-
ferred to the Com on Naval Affairs.
On motion Of Geo. Taylor, OF N. T., special
committee Of five was ordered TO be appointed
to investigate the accounts OF the late Supt. Of
Public Printing, with power to send for persons
and papers and report at any time.
Senate.-The senate was opened with prayer
By Catholic priest. in white surplice. Various
memorials were presented, and message was
received from the President.
Mr.. Crittenden, Of KY, introduced bill to
regulate the manner Of ciecting U. 3. Senators,
referred to Com. on judiciary.
In connection with the naval restoration in
the executive session Of the Senate yesterday.
After the re- opening OF the doors ajoint reso-
luton was passed, creating temporarily the
Brevet grade Of Admiral in the U. $. Navy,
with view to confer it on Capt. Chas Stewart,
the Oldest officer in the service, - recon-
pense for having been harshly treated. On his
death tho rank Is to be abolished. The time
within which the creditors OF Texas must pre-
sent their claims at the Treasury, is extended
until January 2lst, 1862.
The Government this morning received q tel
egraphic despatch from New Orleans, giving
few particulars relative to another hllibustering
expedition from that point against NicaraguS.
The federal officers will be forthwith instructed
to redouble their vigilance to suppress il.
The object Of Senator Browns resolution was
to confer the Brevet rank of Admiral In the
Navy on Com. Stewart, who he said all would
agree, had been harshly treated by the Retiring
Board. There seems 10 be no doubt but that it
will pass.
New York, Dec. IS.
Mr.. J. G. Tucker sent yesterday an unmistake-
able challenge to Mr.. Sickles.
From Washington.
The Tribune Correspondent says tina. high
words took place in secret session yesterday
between Senator'S Toombs and Mallory on the
subject OF Naval Nominations.
The anniversary dinner Of the New England
Society last night was happy affair. Among
the speakers were the Governor elect, Mr.. Nor
gan Mayor, Tiemann and Charles Hale, Of the
Boston Advertiser.
New Orleans, Dec. %.
The Steamer Quaker City is below, she has
123 passengers and San Francisco dates Of the
9th inst. The Steamer Hermann arrived at San
Francisco on the 9th ul. The bark Columbus
Of New London, was totally wrecked in Shasta
Bay on the 10th Of August. The Steam Ship
Golden Gate, wiiicl LEFT San Francisco on the
9th for New York, had 81 100000 in treasure
Tor New York, and s3S3;O0o for England.
Arrived at San Francisco ships Stamboul and
Nazarine from London, Abby Brown from Liy-
erpool.
No arrivals from the Atlantic ports reported.
Business quiet. Light rains had fallen.
The overlan mail Of the 1lth ult., reached
San Francisco on the 9th inst, money was
easy.
Political news generally unimportant.
Sugar at auction, 473 hhds New Orleans sold
at S6,S1@s7, 62ic per loo lbs.
st. Louis, Dec. %.
The overland mail with four days later news
and three passengers has arrived. News un-
important.
The overland mail from Kansas City reached
Stockton, California, on the oath, 81 days out.
The Mohaye and Navajo Indians we're hostile
ana troublesome.
Victoria dates are to Nov. 18th, and Port
land, Oregon, to the 18th.
John hugent, q. S. special agent, published
an address to the citizens of the United States
in British Columbia, in the Victoria Gazette,
in which he speaks of the Injustice and OPP
hands of the Colonial authorities, and has ex-
pressed his intention to lay the matter before
the authorities at Washington. Mr.. Nugent
had arrived at San Francisco and would leave
for Washington by the next steamer.
Business generally inactive.
The passengers report that they encountered
snow Ii inches deep.
California papers by the overland mail fur
nish few additional items.
The Pitt River Indians had massacred sew
eral whites.
The mines in Southern Oregon were yielding
largely. New discoveries are being made.
Tidings of the over due steamer Columbia
had been received. The steamer was COM
PEELED to put into UmPaqua Straits, in conse-
quence OF the stress of weather.
Gen. Harvey had revoked the order forbid
ding settlers locating in the WaIla Walla coun-
try.
The treaty between the United States and
Nezperces Indians establishes perpetual peace;
provides for reciprocal assistance in the event
OF war with other parties, and agrees that any
future misunderstanding will be settled By the
respective chiefs in friendly council.
Direct trade is opened between Puget Sound
and China.
The passengers report severe shock of an
earthquake between San Francisco and San
Jose.
The Dads are in bad order in consequence
OF heavy rains, and there was more or less snow
from apache Canon to the Missouri line. A
severe storm was encountered on the Colorado
River.
The names Of the men murdered at the dra-
COON station some time since, are w. H. Cum
ningham, James Barr. VIM. Long. The sur
vivor. Mr.. st. John, Of New York, is recovering.
Diligent search is being made for the murderers
n anrpr nv ~ e r..
to Fort Buchanan, suffered severely from cold
The Apache Indians threatened to attack
Tucson and are only deferred BY the presence
Of Americans.
st. Louis, Dec. 81.
The steamer Aubrey met with an accident a
few miles above last night, by which four or five
lives were lost. The boat ran on the wreck of
sur ken steamer, bursting the steam pipe con-
nected with her mud receiver, which caused
panic among the deck passengers.
New Orleans, Dec. %.
Honolulu 1Sth.-The Government surveying
schooner, Fennimore Cooper, arrived OH the
9th.
The friends Of Senator Douglas at San Fran
cisco and Sacramento fired salutes in honor of
his success.
Victoria, 30th.-Nugent has published an ad-
dress TO the Americans, which is insulting to the
DiltisH autAOrltieS. Inc Americans condemn
it and the British are indignant. Nugent is
at San francisco. bound for Washington.
The census OF Oregon shows population Of
1880, with 1900 voters. The Legislature
meets on the 9th, when Gov. Douglas was
inaugusated.
The Governor Of British Columbia has issued
proclamation reyoking the Territorial grant
OF the Hudson Bay Company and organizing u
colonial government
block OF frame buildings was burned at
Sacramento on the It'll
Excitement prevailed at San Joaquin on
hnding diamonds, rubes and opals.
Great excitement existed throughout the
State on account OF law proceedings against the
New Almeda Quick Silver Company.
The people have memorialized the Govern
ment TO permit the working Of the mines to
proceed.
ITO whalers arrived at Honolulu. Average
catch 6l2 bbls.
The sloop ot-war Vandalia had arrived al San
Francisco from the Fejees.