Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-08-20

WASHINGTON NEWS.
risoFy..The new COLD iiines--AFriTal Of
Gen. Harvey, dcc.
inKton Territory relative to the Indian troubles,
though somewhat conflicting, are OF very inter
esting character. General Clarke Is OF the opinion
that he can settle then within sixty Gays al'er ne
takes the field. PriVsfe advices however leao 20
the belief that there is strong CON oinaton anone
the hostile tribes 20 carry on the war, In oioer %
prevent the passage OF cur troops through tAeir
country and the construction Of Che military road
from Fort Walla=Walla 10 Fort Benton. Ahese
combined forces present most foTnlaaole opposl-
ton, and it is the opinion OF many tAat u WAL
ouire two years to overcome IT, On the ether hand
the Nez Pereez and the Fiat Heads two Of the most
powerful tribes in Tho country and WHO occupy tne
western slope Of the Rocky Mountains, sun remain
friendly The new gold diggi1gs are Ga me eastern
sIOpe Of the Cascade mountains, anu the nope Is
entertained that The troops which, under Che ener
gsf;o movements OF Gen Clarke. are concentrating
ia that vicinity, 10 connection WITH what oounten
anee and aid thew may receive from the miners may
soon teach the hostile tribes the folly Of their in
tentions. Il will be seen that they viii be placed
between Two res-thst Of the friendly tribes on the
east and that of the troops and miners the west
The result seems inevitable that they must soon
succumb OF be exterminated
Private advioes from Washington Territory re-
specting the recently discovered gold mines, are
very datterinq as to their extent and richness.
Gen Harvey arrived here this morning and paid
his respects TO the Secretary Of War. He expects
to 60 ont to the Pacific country TO lock after the In
dams there, in the course of few days. eas
Mr.. John Stockton, Of Delaware. Minister to
Rome, and Gen. f. !. Fair OF Alabama, Minister to
Belgium, are both here for final instructions pre-
vous 20 departure for their posts. Il is expected
they will sail on Saturday next.
The President arrived in this city at seven o'clock
this evening" and proceeded at once to his summer
residence at the Soldi RS Home. He returns in i'm
proved health and spirits.-Nss0 York Herald.
Arrival of the Utah Peace Csmmissioners-.
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instOn and OregOn--Nicnraguan Affairs
WAsH1EaToE, Sunday, Aug. 10 The Peace Com
i missioners Messrs Powell and McCulloch arrived
/ yesterday morning from Utah Their represents
tiOns Of the present agreement between the MOrmous
/ and the Government do not vary in any material
! points from what has already been published The
most important consideration is the fact that peace
at all events has been secured, and the supremacy
of the laws and the authority Of the Government
cognized. Still, the Commissioners do not hesitate
! 10 say that much remains 10 be done before the
Mormons will be brought 10 that obedience which is
necessary for the continuance OF smicebe relations
Accepting this proposition, am credibly informed
that the Government viii so mature its plans to this
end that their purpose must eventually be accom-
| pished in the face of the opposition which may be
arrayed against it. The Commissioners also verify
The accounts published ofthe conduct of the redOubt-
/ able Brigham Young toward his deluded followers.
So unjust and tyrannica has this become that it is
deemed necessary 10 repeat the instructions hereto
fore given 10 the officers of the Government in Ush,
TO afford them all the protection in their power.
! Considerable apprehension is felt ct the Indian
Department in consequence of the non-arriya Of in
telligence from its agents since the commencement
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the agents are their posts they guilty Of gross
negligence and neglect, and will receive q severe
reprim and if not their DISMISSAL but if they have
been absent on duty among the different tribes, an
other explanation is given ofther conduct and fears
are entertained FOR their safety.
Gen. Stevens has received letters informing him
that the Nez PeTces and Flatheads, two powerful
tribes, remain friendly, notwithstanding the con.
tinued attempts made TO inoile them TO hostilites
The Secretary of War has suspended Mr.. Banks,
the Q. s. Suiler ct Fort Monroe forien days during
which time that official is be tried for disobedi
enoe of orders in selling spurious liquors within the
garrison. Mr. Banks is the father Of Mr. A. ID
Banks, Of public printing notOriety, and is an sp
pointee of Gov. Floyd over the unanimous protes
of the officers at that post. If not broken by thu
Court there will be strong effort madetO have bin
removed understand Secretary Floyd will leav
here in few days for Old Point to make persona
investigation into the charges preferred against tn
Suiler.
a
that Gen Jsrez will not present himself before ou
Government until his friend Mr. Segur, who is nov
here has felt the way, and reported The result Of BIZ
reconnaissance Il is feared by the friends of Mica
ragua that Gen. is in the hands of the 'Joe Whit
party" such being only conclusion arrived at from
the fact that he has been dOmiciled with Senol
Yrissari in Brooklyn.
Il is said that Col Wheeler, our late Minister Il
Nicaragua, who recognized the Walker Government
will be rendered the Mission to Paraguay. Col. W
is gentleman of experience and ability, and Woult
be an admirable apOintment.-NeW York Times
Indian Battle--HOstile Demonstrations OF
the Northern Route TO Frazer River
WASHINGTON, August l5.-Advices from the Dslles
0oregon Territory, July g. state that news had jus
reached that point of great fight between the Cayus
and Snake Indians, both hostile TRIBES The parti
oulars had not been received, but the fact that Their
is want of union among the hostile tribes is impor
tant, as it must weaken their forces and aid thu
troops and friendly Indians in their efforts to subdu
them
In the vicinity of Fort Colville, on the Frazer
river where the first discoveries of gold were made
in 1856, the ssvages are making hostile demonstra
tions, and have driven in the settlers just as they
engaged in harvesting their crops. As this is
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