The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-10-20
DOMESTIC SUMMARY.

THREE LAYS LATER FROM CA1IF0RNIA.-Ot.
Louis, Oct 16-The overland mail, which ar
rived last night, brings San Francisco advices
to the 23d ult. IA -,
(, The agricultural fair at Sacramento has been
attended by large numbers from III parts ofthe
State. Crowds of politicians were also congre-
gated there, and the canvass for successor to
Senator Broderick has already commenced.
Gen. Denver and Gov. Weller appear to be the
strongest candidates at present, but there are at
least half dozen others striving for the posi-
ton.
Mr. Broderick's estate is valued at $3.50, 900,
which is encountered by 5000. He left no
will, and was supposed to have no relations, but
two persons inESan Francisco, named Edmund
Welsh and Lucy Brown, claim the estate, be-
ing, as they assert, cousins in the second de-
gree.
The Pacific Railroad Convention, composed
of delegates from all the Pacific States and
Territories, is in session at San francisco, and
is very largely attended. John Bedwell, of
California, is President; Edward Louder, of
Washington Territory, and Alexander Ramsey,
of Oregon, Vice Presidents. A vast amount of
statistics and arguments in favor of the various
routes, and in favor of the road itself, comprise
the substance Of the proceedings thus far, but
it is believed that some action to build the
mended before the Convention adjourns.
Commercial letcligence.-No arrivals or de-
partures for the States since the Goth. The
business demands from the country had i'm
proved somewhat, but importers were doing
very little. A cargo of 5000 bags of Rio cof
fee, by the ship w. d. Scranton, had been sold
at auction, averaging $l4.263 per bag. Pro-
visions were nominal. Sugar heavy.
The STEAMER QUAKER CRY Found AT SEA
AND TowED TO NoRFoLK.-Nortolk, Oct 3D.
The steamer State of Georgia arrived in Hsmp-
ton roads at 100 yesterday evening, having in
tow the disabled steamer Quaker City. All
hands safe.
Captain Shuffeldt's statement is as follows !:
The engine was disabled when she was thirty
six miles out from New York, thirty-eight
miles S. s. Il. of Cape Hatteras. After sepa-
rating from the barque Dunbarton on the 7th,
the disabled steamer made her way to the
north and east under canvas. At six o'clock
in the afternoon of the 9th was in lat. sc SO,
long. IA %, 100 miles from the first point.
Here a steamer bound south passed without
noticing the signals of distress, OF the firing of
our guns, although apparently near enough for
either to be noticed.
At 6.30 P. M. the schooner Kingfsher, of
New York, the name of whose captain is I'M
known, bore away for US, and with the true char
acteristics of a seaman hailed US, and said he
would stick to us to the last, which promise be
faithfully performed. The brig Sena, of Alex
andria, also answered our signals, and lay by
US until sent in search of a steamer.
Alp. NJ, a gale from the northward struck
the ship, when she laid her head to che east
ward, behaving admirably for forty eight hours.
During this time it became necessary to heave
overheard the deck freight. At noon on the
18th, the gale having abated, in lat. SO 30,
long. IA ~, we were taken in tow by the King
fisher, and, aided by our sails, succeeded in
sailing twenty miles to the westward, when at
midnight the steamer State of Georgia run
down and took US in tow, being sixty miles
northeast of Cape Henry.
Capt. Shufieldt desires to give public thanks
to captains of the Dunbarton, Kingfsher, Sena,
and State of Georgia, for the prompt and
cheerful manner in which assistance was rem
dered and, without intending to discriminate,
wishes particularly to express his gratitude to
the captain of the King6sher. Also expresses
his gratitude to the passengers, for their consid
Grafton towards himself and crew, and for their
perfect quiet and GOODNESS during the accident.
R. W. SHUFFELDr.
The passengers who remained on board
landed at Hampton. Their names have already
been published.
The TEXAN DIFFIcULrIEs-GESERAL TIwGGs
UNABLE TO PRorEcr THE CouNrRY.-Nesc Or
leans, Oct. l5.-a dvices from San Antonio say:
General Twiggs has responded to the call for
aid to be sent to Brownsville, Texas, against
the Mexican banditti, that he has not enough
men at his disposal to drive the Indians from
the frontier, and can do nothing The ranches
on the Texas side of the Rio Grande have been
abandoned on account of Indian depredations,
and the citizens of San Antonio are raising two
companies of rangers. Other places are raising
volunteers, on account of General Twiggs's in
ability to protect the country.
3 From DENVER CIrY-Learen,oorth Oct. IA.
Denver city advices to the 9th instant have
been received. The election held for delegate
to Congress had probably resulted in the cleo
ton of B. ID. Williams.
The mines were yielding well. A nugget
worth $3.50, and others of smaller value, had
suspended operations, but they had since been
renewed. i
JURISDICTION DENIED.-Detron, Oct. a.
The Supreme Court of Michigan has rendered
decision denying the jurisdictionof the United
States Court in the noted case of Marshal
Tyler, charged with killing Captain Jones, Of
the brig Concord. Tyler was demanded for
trial by the State court
Senator Seward has gone to Egypt. 1t is a
bold step-at least, so it is considered in Paris
for an American to make such an expedition
SO early in the season. Except the insalubrity
of the season, he has chosen the best time to
see many of the countries he has visited, ca.
pecially Rome, Spain, and Egypt, for he es.
capes the throng of Americans and English,
and the sharks they bring about them, that in
fest the highways late in the season and thus
his view of the people and their institutions is
less INSTRUCTED. 1t is doubtful whether he viii
be able to go down the Nile, and there is some
danger that he may be detained longer in
quarantine than will be agreeable.
THREArENED INDIAN ASSAULT ON THE SET
rLEMENrs.-.&. Louis, Oct. 15.-Mr Otero, the
Delegate to Congress from New Mexico, who
arrived here yesterday, has informed the Re-
publican that general impression prevails
there that various Indian tribes on the plains
design making attacks on the settlements of
New Mexico this winter. That the Canaan.
ches and Kioways are joined for this purpose is
a wellauthenticated fact; and, in order to pre-
vent open war, a sufficient number of troops
should be sent there without any unnecessary
delay.
INDIAN INcURsroNs IN TExAs.-Neu Orleans,
Oct. livery late reports from the interior
portions of Western Texas represent the incur
sions of the Indians as very formidable and dar-
ing, in consequence of the withdrawal of the
United States troops, concerning which fact
they have now become fully aware, thus adding
to their holiness and audacity. There was
great alarm among the residents of the disturbed
districts, but assistance, it was believed, would
be shortly procured.
The Sarah Wooster, Stampede, Atwater, and
Linda, from New York, had arrived at Indian