Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-28
News by the Pony Express.

The Pony Express with dates from St. Loui,
to the evening of August l4th, arrived at
Carson Valley Sunday. The Union has tba
following despatch:
ST. Louis August 14th.-The Ponv Exnros,
with dates from San Francisco to Augnst a.
arrived last night.
The New York Herald is out strongly in
favor of Bell and Everett
New (ork August i4th.-.A meeting for the
purpose OF sympathising with the Christians
OF syria in their present deploralle condition
and Tor evincing the best means for their re
net was held yesterday az the rooms of the
tract Society. A Committee was appointed
TO consider the subject, who will report on
Thursday afternoon.
BosToN, August 14th. Senator Seward ar.
rived from Portland at 10 o'clock last night
and was met at the depot by large crowd.
who escorted him to the Revere House
where he was eerenaded. Brief speeches
followed from Governor Banks, Senator
Wilson and A. II. Rice. The reception was
very enthusiastic affair.
PHILADELPHIA, August 18th We have had
violent storms all day. Many sellars were
overhowed, several culverts caved in and
much damage done. Two boys we're struck
by lightning and one of them killed.
New York, August l3th-Two men
drowned at the Highlands were Gustave a.
kath and Richard Gardner Mrs. Rath
barely escaped with her life The Young
man Gardner is said to have lived in Buffalo.
lie was on visit to this city where his fa>
ther resides
james O'Donnell andJohn Gilhany had an
alteration in the First Ward last nioht
concerning an article originally published in
paper called City Life" refecting on the
latter 0 Donnell was stabbed in the aldo
men and will probably die.
The New York Times, Washington cores
pondenee says the award ofthe Commissioners
in the Paraguay case viii be given in favor
of Paraguay.
PARIS, III, August 13th.-An immense
and enthusiastic Democratic meeting, various.
" estimated at from $4,000 to $4,000, was
held at Oakland Coles county, Ill on Satur-
day, August llth. The meeting WINS ad-
dressed 10y o. B. Franklin, j. G. Robinson,
Amos Green and John Redng, from different
States There were 900 Douglas Rangers
out In the great procession--the Coles and
Douglas County Rangers appeared in blue
jackets and military caps, while the Edgar
County Rangers, numbering about 600, made
a SPLENDID appearance in their red Jackets.
black pants and blue sash, with the three
cornered Continental hat and white rosette
The enthusiasm for Douglas and johnson was
unbounded. 1t was grand and euccessful
affair
BANGOR ME.-August llth.-Governor Sc.
ward, of New York arrived in this city yes
terday morning, by the steamer. and was
received on the warf by crowds of citizens
tie WIS waited on at the Bangor House, in
the afternoon by the Wide Awakes and an
unusual crowd. He spoke few minutes,
after which Hannibal Hamln, J. p. Hale,
l7real Washburn, and Governor Morrill, were
loudly called for and briefly responded
BALTIMORE, August 18th Emanuel Irvine,
member of the City Council from the first
Ward, had difficulty last nght,at his house,
with his brother-in law and fired shot gun
at him, which took effect in brother of his
intended victim, named John Wetz, killing
him almost instantly
ALTON ILL, August l3th.-The Douglas
Democrats are holding a large meeting to-
night, which is to be addressed by Kribben
and Arntzen. An iEmense torch-light pro-
cesslon, accompanied by several bands Of
music, Is marching in the streets, amid great
cheering, firing of cannon, etc.
VAN BUREN ARK, August 18th. Rector In le.
pendent Democrat) beats johnson (Breckin-
ridge DemocraD for Governor. 2, 1876 votes, Is
counties yet to hear from Rector is probably
elected. Hindman administrator is elected
to Congress in the First District. Gautt is
elected over Mitchell in the Second District.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of ten or
twelve persons was held here to day to ratify
the nomination of Breckenridge and Lane,
and form Club for the campaign. The
whole affair was totle failure.
LOUISVILLE, August l3th.-In ninety coun-
ties Coombs majority over McCarty is 25,-
S33.