, 1859-02-11

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CuBA-EFFEcrs OF THE PRESIDENTS
MEssAGE-The Presidents Message in Gu
ba seems to have caused quite hutter
among the Dons there, and to make the
matter more certain, Mr.. Branch on the
23d, prox., introduced bill in the House,
appropriating 1000, 900, ito enable the
President to conclude with Spain treaty
of amity, and for the settlement of all diff.
ferences between the two countries, inclu-
ding the cesSion of Cuba" to be used by
him if he think fit in advance Of the rati-
fcation of such treaty by the Senate. 1t
also provides that "if there should not be
at the time payment is required, that sum of
money in the Treasury available, the Pres
idcnt is authorized to borrow the money"
The bill was referred TO the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
The TROUBLES IN KANsAs.-Although
the political horizon presents no especial
cloud in Kansas, still Gov. Medary has
made call for one thousand troops, to
keep in the Territory. The utmost law
lessness prevails there at this time, conse-
quent on the evil doings of certain thieves
and assassins who prowl about there.
The number of disasters to steamers,
river boats and other craft upon the Wes-
tern rivers during the year 1853, is stated
at 245. Twenty-seven boats were burned; /;
there were 81 collisions; IOS were sunk on
rocks and snagged, or ran into the bank;
there were 10 explosions, and the number
of lives lost was 346. Aggregate amount
of damage, $l,4l4,000. The marine loss.
es upon American vessels alone for the
year 1858 are stated to be about five mil
lions Of dollars.
A statement which has just been pub
lished shows the aggregate amount paid
for pensions in the United States from the
organization Of the present Government to
June 30th, 1858, to have been $S6,376,-
0S7 Sc, Of which $Sl ,499,2 ,24l 20 we're on
account Of Army services, and only
"a, ,876,856 SO for those Of the Navy.
If we are to credit a statement which
has been received from the agent of the
Associated Press, the Atlantic Cable has
had another spasm Cyrus W. Field, Esq,
is said to have received from Newfound-
land dispatch asserting that some very
good currents were received, and that one
word was distinctly spelled out.
Considerable excitement was recently
caused at Elmira, N. Y, by the voluntary
return Of fugitive slave. He ran away
from his master, John S. Mills, to Canada,
in August last, but became tired of the
sweets Of freedom, as >ho could not get
enough to eat, was suffering from rheuma-
tism, and longed to return to his old con-
dition. His master was accordingly in
formed by letter Of his desires, and went
on for his slave. On their way through
Elmira, an excitement was caused by the
rumor that fugitive was being returned,
and a mob of infuriated negroes assembled.
Their leaders were admitted to an inter-
view with the slave, and offered him money
and ample provision for the future, if he
would remain, but he stoutly persisted in
his determination to return with his master.
After enduring considerable danger, delay
and difficulty, the parties got of in the
train for Baltimore.
FIRE IN CHIcAGo.-Almost the entire
block of buildings at the corner of Lake
and Jefferson streets, was destroyed by FIRE
on the evening of Jan. 10th. The loss is
estimated at $4,000. There was IN in
surance on the property of $25,
BUENos AYREs IN LEAGUE WITH THE
UNITED STATEs.-The Panama Star and
Herald, of Jan. 18th, says:-From the
Argentine Republic we have recent dates
Of interest. Paraguay is making warlike
preparations to repel the United States
forces. Two Of the United States vessels
had reached the waters of Uruguay, and
others were reported in Rio Janeiro.
1t is reported that Buenos Ayres has en-
tered into o secretly treaty with the United
States. Among the principal clauses of
which is the following: Buenos Ayres is
to serve the United States rs q deposit in
case of war with Paraguay; she will allow
the troops Of the United States free
transit, both by land and water; and she
will lend her ally every aid in her power to
conquer Paraguay"
A Brazilian feet was about being dis
patched from Rio Janeiro to the waters of
Parana, to observe the movements Of the
United States feet.
INAUGURATION OF THE BUsT OF JACK
soN.-The ceremony of inaugurating the
Bust Of Gen. Jackson came off in Memphis,
Jan. 8, with an imposing display of mill
tary, and large delegations of the Masonic
order in full regalia. The fremen of the
city and vicinity also turned out, making a
very long procession and a fine display.
Hon. Andrew Ewing delivered the ora
ton on the occasion.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Mexican
and Central American Colonization Associ-
alton have added Arizona to their places
Of settlement.
1t is understood that the enterprise is
supported by prominent Southern and New
York men,
The association has already purchased
some grants of land and are negotiating
for others.
General Henninpsen. the chief enOinper