, 1859-09-02

New York to the Goth, and from New Orleans to
2sth July, For New Orleans papers Of the last
date we are indebted to the politencss of Purscr
Meade, of the steamer Northerner.
The death Of Hon. Rufus Choate, the cele-
brated lawyer, of Massachusetts,, is announced.
lie had been suticri & from impaired health for
a long time and in the latter part Of June sailed
from Boston to Europe, in the hope If restoring
vigor to his enrcblcd frame by travel and relaxa.
tiCn from business. lie was obliged, however
to halt at Halifax, \. =; but by judicious treat
ment, recovered so far as to inspire his friends
with the hone that he would soon resume his
journey. But on the 18th July his disease as
sumed virulent aspect, and he expired about
two o'clock on Wednesday morning, 18th ult
His funeral took place in Boston on the 23d
July.
The British colonial newspapers continue to
exhibit alarm at the movements Of the French
navy along the fishing coasts. The Halifax Sun,
Of July 9Th, says French men-of-war, in unusual
numbers, are making their appearance in the
straits Of Belle Isle and on the coast Of New
ioundland; and It is quite apparent that what
the Emperor regards as essential to the extension
Of his naval power is to be obtained by demon
stration. Rife companies arc forming In vari-
Gus parts OF Novia Scotia, similar to those Of
England. A number Of sailors are volunteering
for the English navy urdcr the bounty offered by
Government
Intelligence has been received at ST. Louis to
the effect that the Indians along the Santa Fe route
have disappeared, and their present locality un-
known. ....
The "bill Of rights" before the Kansas Con.
stitutiOnal Convention provides that no distinc-
tion shall be made between aliens and citizens
in relation to the possession Of property. Also,
that no slavery shall be allowed. There Is a dc.
cided majority in favor Of instructing the Su.
preme Judge to disregard the Fugitive Slave
law. Provisions are made for homestead law.
Adviccs from Key West, Florida, to June 20,
mention the arrival there Of the revenue cutter
Appleton, having as prisoners three Of the crew
Of the schooner Enterprise, Of New Orleans,
charged with having murdered the captain, rob-
bed the vessel, and then run her ashore near
HillsboTo' Inlet, Florida. The Enterprise was
bound from Havana 10 Carthagcna with specie,
70 obtain . Cargo OC Indians O for the planters
in Cuba. 5s,
Troubles have arisen at Dartmouth CoIcge
between the President and four members Of the
senior class The cause IS the difficulty is stated
10 have been the unauthorized absence Of the stu
dents Of the College. The rebelIious party viii
leave the institution. s.l..l7i''l
n. cnd In.. :, Mo,.,..,,.-,, 49,, A,.h.n,..
h..a e,0nS a. h;. " ,ssyi ;.I;t'yi 60. ni-I' ~
M"ronv .S ~ SorHr s .S"n. - ~ aSa" Fx1s.ss AZ
who Is charged with the eubczzIgment Of $50.
900 belonging to that concern. Marony, how
ever, Ailvd 10 appear, and his bonds are for
fsited. 8 ,-4lfa ~, i..-s
NJ. B,oudjn has performed the feat Of tvuDd.
linz Wheelbarrow o over , ,ivht.roUs m y scsoss
Niagara river. An immense coSsOuIse Of peO.
pie assembled to witness the scene. Blondin Va.
ried the exercises by walking backwards over
the rope before the wheelbarrOw performances.
| II r. stated in = private lctter ftom tho Kansas