The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-08
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Wo5HthVoH, hpFii ls-ln ne OhplneC was
in session to day, In regard to Nicaragua
4, affairs st.s. a. a .i.7i slf 9H a9N'
II Is understood that Lord Ouseley's
diplomacy there will DO severely scru.
tinised. .l-tafa itit
i. The government here is in doubt as to
the truth of the report that Gen. Mira.
: mon has sold Tehuantepec, but will not be
surprised If the next steamer brings con-
firmatory intelligence of it.
II true, government will take strong
ground against it, and will probably re-
assemble Congress to consider the matter.
wAsHIseroy, April 2.--The non-arrival
of the British steamer Auracoa with Lord
Lyons excites additional fears for her
safety.
The Commander Of the jamestown
corroborates the recent statements OF
Nicsraguan affairs. The Nicaragua tran
sit treaty has been ratified with an addi-
tional article to the effect that Nicaragua
surrenders none of its rights over Mos
quito.
The Cass Yrssari treaty has not been
acted on.
If itappears that Ouslcy has transcend
cd or violated his instructions England
will be formally requested to disavow his
acts.
II is probable that if Nicaragua ratifies
all the British treaties, and rejects ours,
Lana will withdraw and Jcrez be tender
ed his passports.
1t is reported that our vessels will be
concentrated at the most exposed points
for the protection of the persons and
property of American Citizens.
Minister Bowlin writes hopefully of
satisfactorily arranging the Paraguay DIFF
fculties.
ST. LOUIS. April 1.-The Mexican mail
of the 18th has reached Independence.
The Gazette Office at Sante Fe was burn,
cd on the 10Th by an incendiary. Almost
a total loss.
The Kiowa Indians have driven the
men from the mail station at Pawnee
Fork, and are otherwise troublerome.
The people of upper Mexico are dcsi-
rous of annexation to Jefferson Territory.
A Leavenworth dispatch says informa-
ton is received from Washington, that
the Government designs placing several
Companies of Cavalry along the route to
Denver City, to protect emigrants.
New YoRK, April al. Churchill Woods
was held to bail yesterday in the sum of
$4,000 OH charge of heavy fraud against
the Government, with the disbursements
in behalf Of the Wagon road between FL
Paso and Fort Yuma.
Nec Orleans April 2.-Several bad crcvas-
ses have occurred above, which threaten
great damage. The water is higher than
it was last year.
Washington, April 4-Sickles' trial COM
mcnccd this morning. Counsel for the
Il
Il. Brady of New York, Dan1 Radcliffe,
Samuel Chiffon, Graham Magruder and
Phillips of Alabama. Counsel for the
Government Ould and Carlisle of Wash
ington. The Jury is not yet selected.
Louisville, April 1.-The Opposition can
didate for Mayor is elected by 430 MAORI
ty.
Washington, April 4-George w. Jones,
of Iowa. withdraws his dcclination of the
Bogata Ministership.
Washington, April Az Charles A. Apple
ton, brother of the Assistant Secretary of
State, committed suicide.
Philadelphia, April 4.--The Fugitive
Slave case is continued, because the Judge
is not perfectly satisfied as to the identity
of the negro.
81. Louis, April 40. d. Filley Repub-
lican Mayor is reelected by from 900 to
1900 majority. ';'
Boston, April 4.-The Suffolk Flour mills
on Commercial street, burned with large
quantity of flour and grain. Insured for
$4,000. Incendiaism.
Washington, April 4.-The President has
issued a proclamation for extensive sales
of Public lands in Kansas and Nebraska
in July, August, and September.
Secretary Cobb is acting Attorney Gen
eral during the absence of Mr.. Black.
Cincinnati, April 5.-The whole Opposi-
ton city ticket is elected by an average of
1000 majority.
81. Louis, April 5.-The Republicans
have elected their whole city ticket.
Cleccla,M, April 5.--The Republican
Mayor and Representatives are elected.
Detroit, April 5.-The Republican can
didate for Judge of the Supreme Court of
Michigan is elected by 10000 majority.
Washington, April 5.--Despatches left
by Ran Runnells, consul to San Juan for
Lamar and Commodores of the Home
and Pacific Squadrons. They are of
peremptory character and will show Mica
ragua that the United States will no lon
ger submit to their double dealing policy
There is great activity in our Navy Yards
getting vessels ready for immediate SER
vice. Ten war vessels are ordered to pre-
pare for sea Immediately.
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