, 1859-11-25
ARRIVAL OF THE WILSON C. HUNT.
Five Days Later from California and the
Atlantic States and Europe,

The steamer Wilson G. Hunt, Capt. WELcH ar
rived yesterday at l o'clock from Victoria and San
Juaa.
We are indebted to D. W. LOWELL, mail agent, and
Purser DAN FOSTER for files OF Victoria papers to the
22d inst.
From the Gdzetts we learn that the schooner D. L.
Clinch arrived at Victoria last Saturday IL days from
San Francisco with dates from that city to the 7th
and from St. Louis, by the Great Overland Mail, to
the 18th October Below are the principal items Of
news:
Brodericks death had created quite a sensation in
the States He was the first Senator ever killed in
duel.
The Administration censures the act Of Mr.. Ward
and Commodore Tatnall in aiding the English in
China. Lord Lyons had offered the acknowledgements
Of the British Government for their services at Peho
Lord Lyons had received peremptory and import
ant dispatch demanding explanation for the seizure
Of San Juan Island The Herald denies that any ex-
PLANTATION has been asked and that on the contrary
the papers submitted contained proposition for the
settlement Of the boundary, in which England claims
the Island. Cass replied denying the shadow Of
title. In this condition the dispute remains
Energetic efforts are on foot to divert the trade Of
the Northwestern States through Canada to the
81 900 900 have been lost to the United States
revenue by the Reciprocity Treaty.
The American Minister in London was trying to get
England to recognize the Liberal Mexican Govern
nent.
The FILLIBUsTERs.-It appears from New Orleans
papers Of the sth October that part Of the ibuste
ing expedition got of safely, first reported.
1t was the party that went by BerWick's Bay the
Saturday previous. 1t consisted Of $50 men. Moth
ing has since been reported Of their movements and
the hllbuserng subject Is again nearly quiet. The
only additional information we have Is telegram
from New Orleans, Oct. llth, which meutions a ru-
NOR that the Collector had discovered secret recep-
tace in the hold Of the steamer PHILADELPHIA contain
ing boxes Of muskets supposed to have been shipped
from New York 1t Is remarkable that while the lli-
busters neglected 10 lay in supply Of food they did
not neglect the article of drink.
The news from Europe is four days later to Sept.
2sth. The Zurich Conference had not signed a dehn-
tive treaty of peace.
The Great Eastern was not expected to leave till
Oct 20, for Portland.
Col. Hawkins arrived in London Sept 26th, and
had an interview Immediately at the Foreign Office.
Vanderbilt had bought out Garrison interest in the
Orizaba, COrtes, Uncle Sam, and Sierra NsUada for
$3.50 ,OO0
1t Is understood that the Nicaragua route is to be
reopened, and the mail carried that way. This will
add $37 800 to the present contract Mr. Vanderbilt
takes immediate control Of the ships, and an agent
goes by the next steamer to supentend the business
on this side. Mr. Garrison strongly solicited to
assume that position, but declined to do upon any
terms.
The special dispatch Of the s. F. Bulletin gives St.
Louis dates TO Oct. IT Europe, Oct 8. Mr. Mason,
U. S. Minister to France, died Of apoplexy. The
Great Eastern was to leave Portland for Hoyhead
Oct. s. The Zurich treaty will be signed in few
days. general European Congress will arrange the
affairs Of Central Italy. The Times Tejoices at the
mission Of Gen. Scott, trusts to pacific solution of
the dicultyi asserts England's right to the island.
Russian authority estimates the loss Of the Chinese
at AZ / VIVA ram
would have command of the expeditionary force of
10 900 men to China. Mr.. Bruce had not made an Of
fetal requisition for troops Two regiments were
kept in readiness. The disarming of Dude had been
completed.
The French army Of observation will winter in
Italy.
Marshal Neil's order Of the day to the troops at
Toulouse is construed to indicate Great activity
is displayed In preparations by France, Sardinia
and Austria. Sardinia urges the formation VI the
Kingdom Of Upper Italy.p
Garibaldi has been enthusiastically received at Bo.
logna.
BROWNSVILLE, TExAs, ATTACKED BY GUEREILLAs.
The following startling intelligence is contained in
dispatch from New Orleans, October 18th; Advices
have been received here that Brownsville Texas has
been attacked by party Of tweutyeight guerrillas
and FIVE persons killed, the Jail broken open and all
the prisoners set at liberty Intense excitement pre-
vailed among the citizens. The Mexicans have sent
aid from Matamoras TO defend the town. The guerrl
las were headed by Cartinas, who shot the Sheriff Of
Brownsville last July, while attempting to arrest him
party Of one hundred strong, on horseback, rode
into the city and posted sentinels General Carnival
and others Of Matamoras arrived and persuaded the
outlaws TO leave. Fort Brown was garrisoned with
Mexican troops from Matamoras and the citizens had
formed themselves into patrol. The outlaws, two
hundred strong, were encamped near the city. The
Mexican general visited their camp and obtained their
promise not TO moes Brownsville any more, but the
citizens expect another attack the outlaws boased
that there were more on the list to kill An express
had been sent to San Antonio for troops.
The Brownsville Flag, Extra, thanks the military
and civil authorities Of Matamoras for the aid extend
ed, and blames the Government for leaving them de
fenceless. The Sheriff and posse down 10 Point
Isabel with the Arizonas mails: The cause Of the
difficulty is said TO be revenge the part Of Cartinas
for alleged injuries. The citizens Of Brownsville had
mostly iedto Matamoras.