, 1859-09-09
Kentucky Election.

6......... .Gerrard democrat, (probably)
7........ Mallory. Opposition.
s....... .Simms. Democrat (probably)
9........ Moon. Democrat, (probably.)
l0....... Stevenson. Democrat.
The returns indicate the election Of Mr.. Magofin
the Democratic candidate for Governor.
The State Legislature, on joint ballot will have q
small democratic majority.
ALBANY, August 3, 1859
A terrible accident occurred on the Nor
thern Railroad, near Schaghticoke, last
night The down train, due in Albany at
1875 P. NJ, while passing over the bridge
which spans the Tomhannock, was precpi-
itated into the creek below, distance of
twenty to twenty-five feet. The water was
about six to eight feet deep. Over thir-
teen persons are reported to have been
killed.
The venerable and distinguished Richard
Rush, Of Pennsylvania, who has seen nearly
half century Of public service, in various
local and national Offices, died at Philadel-
phia on Sunday morning, July 29.
ARMY INTELLIGENcE.-A general court
martial was held on Wednesday morning
at the United States Army quarters in
Cross, lately Quartermaster at San Fran
cisco, California, on charge Of embezzle-
ment and misapplication of public moneys,
and disobedience of orders and army regu-
lations. To the latter Major Cross plead
guilty, the former not guilty. The follow
ing officers, by order Of the War Depart
ment at Washington, composed the tribu-
nal:-Col. ]. X. T. Mansfield, Inspector
General; Col. Gustavus LoOmis, Fifth in
fantry; Col H. K. Craig, Ordnance De-
partment; Col. D. D. Tompkins, Quarter
masters Department; Col. Dixon S. Miles,
Second infantry; Brevet Lieut.. COL r. @.
Buchanan, Major 4th Infantry; Lieut. Col
]. W. Ripley, Ordnance Department; !;
Brevet Major A. b. Eaton, Ceptain Sub
sistence Department; Major A. Cady,
Sixth Infantry; Major John Sedgwick,
First cavalry; Major A. MOrdecai, Ord
nance Department, and Capt. Sam. Jones,
First artillery, as Judge Advocate Col.
Mansfield presided.
No decision had been arrived at up to
the date Of the steamers sailing
WASHINGTON, July 30.-Information has
been received at the State Department
that proper steps have been taken by the
Chinese Government to carry into effect
arrangements, made by U. S. ex-MinSter
Reed, for payment of various claims of
American citizens, amounting to about
100000.
PrrTsBURG, July 30.-The following let
ter from President Buchanan was received,
this morning, by the Hon. Wilson McCand-
lees:
BEDFORD, Pa, July 25, 1859
My DEAR SIR Il have received your
kind note Of the 10th inst, with a letter
from the Post; and whilst l appreciate as
it deserves the ability and friendship dis
played in the editorial, yet regret that it
has been published My determination
not to, under any circumstances, become q
candidate for reelection, is final and con-
elusive. Ny best judgment and strong in
incinations unite in favor of this course.
To cast doubts upon my predetermined
purposed is calculated to impair my inAu-
ence in carrying out important measures,
and afford pretext for saying that they
have been dictated by desire to be re-
nominated.
With the kindest regards, &c, l remain,
sincerely aud respectfully,
Your friend,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-Advices received
from Nicaragua give assurances of q fair1
prospect of satisfactory settlement Of the
transit difficulties, and speak in confident
terms of the ability Of General Jerez to Sc
cure the rejection by the Congress of the
Lamar-Sillada treaty, which is objected to
by our Government.
There seems to be no doubt but the mis-
sion to Central America will be rendered
to Judge Bowlin, whose visit to Bedford
is on that business, by invitation.
The Treasury balance on the 25th, was
nearly S5,OOO,OOO. The receipts of the
week ending on that day, were 81, ,252, 900.