The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-06-06
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MATTERS Is NAPLES
The troops of the Neopolitan Government
were dispirited and their manifestations
were Of tumultuous nature. That most Sc
rious apprehensions were entertained of
general instruction. These fears were SO
prevalent as to induce the royal family Of Ma
pies TO pack up its yalgabes and prepare for
the emergency.
The French Minister at the Court Of Ma
pies had asked his Government for four ships,
which were immediately granted. At the Ia
test advices French fleet was about 10 sail
for the Leyant.
THE TORNADO AT LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, May 29.-The violent thun-
der-storm which passed over this city and
suburbs has indeed caused much damage
to property. The wind was so strong as to
cause steamboat which was lying in port to
be blown across the river.
The wharf boat belonging to the Louisville
and New Orleans packet line of steamboats,,
after constant jamming against the shore.
sunk.
This tempest has somewhat subsidized, and
made its way west.
AFFAIRS WITH PERI.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-The NAVY Depart-
ment has issued orders for the immediate
dispatch Of the U. S. Steamer Wyoming to
CalIao.
Our Government desires that the Ameri-
can Minister in Peru, should enforce the de.
mands on that Government in the case of the
ships Lizzie Thompson and Georgiana.
The Wyoming is sent to Callao for the
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ing this objects
MEXICAN TREATY.
WAsHISGroN, May 29.-The Washington
special correspondent of the New York Her
aid saws that General Mramon and the church
party in Mexico have been completely routed
by the Liberal forces.
The Liberal party was in full possession Of
the city OF Mexico
The correspondent states that authentic
dispatches received by the State Department
say that the Liberal party of Mexico manifests
the utmost anxiety for the ratification Of the
McI4ane- OcampO treaty.
These dispatches promises such accession
to the Liberal victories as will end the long
pending struggle in that unfortunate Republic.
THE oooLIE TRADE.
WAsHtNGToS, May 29,-The United States
Minister to China has asked Congress to pass
a law to prevent Americans from engaging in
the Coole trade. He states that the Coolie
traffic at present carried on by Americans is
seriously endangeIing our Chinese treaty sti
putatlons, as other nations have prohibited
their subjects from engaging therein.
THE DIFFICULTY WITH TURKEY.
late dispatch from London says that
England will interfere in the difficulty now
existing between Russia and Turkey
PAPAL ENLIsTMESIs IL IRELAND.
The English Government has issued a pro-
clamation against enlistmentS in Ireland for
the Pope.
This proclamation does not, however, inter
tere with the subscriptions for the Sicillian
insurgents.
FRENCH LOAN.
Adyiees received from Paris state that the
rumors of French loan for military purposes
are vague and unauthentic.
PULLISGER, THE ENGLISH DEFAULTER.
William George PulIinger, who was known
to have robbed the Union Bank Of England, of
which he was cashier, to the amount of f263,-
900, has been sentenced to twenty years Pc
nal servitude.
sPAIS-ARRIvAL OF TIRE ARMY OF AFRICA.
A despatch from Madrid states that Gen.
Concha, late Governor General of the Island
OF Cuba, had been elected President Of the
Senate, and was decorated with the orders of
the Golden Fleece.
Much enthusiasm prevailed on the entry of
the army of Africa into Madrid.
THE FIGHT FOR THE WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP
-pECIsIoS OF THE REFEREE.
The decision regarding the great prize fight
for the worlds championship between John
C. Heenan and Tom Savers has been finally
given.
The editor OF Bells Life, the referee has
decided that the two champions should each
be presented with belt and they have both
agreed to this.
Tom Savers has DECLARED his intention of
withdrawing from the prize ring
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justly be fyled the Champion OF the world.
PEocEEDNNs or CONGRESS.
WAsHINGToN, May 30-The Senate took
up this morning, as the first business in order,
tie bill which provides for the construction Of
a railroad, by some route west of the MiSsis-
sippi river, to the Pacific.
The consideration of the subject occupied
the greater part of the day. There was a
great disagreement between the members as to
the route by which the road should be con-
strllcted.
After an animated discussion it was moved
and seconded to refer the bill back to the
Committee on the Patifc Railway, which was
unanimously adopted.
The adoption of this resolution is consider
ed equivalent to a postposement for the ses-
sion.
In the House of Representatives to-day
the bill providing for the removal OF the arsen-
al at present located in ST. Louis, to Jefferson
city, was called up. After a very brief dis
cussion on the BILL vote was taken, the re-
suit OF which indicated its final passage.
In the Senate, the bill providing for the sc-
QUESTION Of the Island of Cuba was reported
back by Mr.. Slldell, Of Louisiana.
CAPTURE OF ANOTHER SLAYER
WASHINGTON, May 3o.-The Navy De-
partment has received intelligence of the cap
ture of the coast of Cuba of another vessel.
having on board cargosof Africans, by the
I. S. War steamer Crusader, Commander
Maffit.
The Crusader had the negroes, amounting
in all to 450, sent to Key West.
The Secretary Of State has declined TO send
a copy of Mr.. Hatchs report to the House of
Representatives, because it is incompatible
with the public interest.
In the Senate to-day, the Overland Mail
bill was taken up, but was placed one side
for the purpose Of considering the Homestead
land bill.
Members not being prepared to vote on this
latter bill, it was postponed till another day.
The Califronia Rail Road bill was taken
up. Mr. Hale withdrew his substitute to the
bill.
Mr.. Latham offered an amendment author
izing the Postmaster General to contract for
the best route between st. Joseph and Great
Salt Lake City, thence to Placerville. The
bill provides for a semi weekly line, which
shall 60 through in twenty days. The annu-
al amount to be paid for said service to be
$462, 900.
The amendment also provides for the con-
tract with steamship company to carry all
printed matter and franked documents. The
annual appropriation therefor not to exceed
$4,000.
In the House of Representatives, the bill
"AISh HAOfiNCS bIldl lAlNthN kSHShSho SSAA-
mence from the date of the disability of those
who held places in the army or navy was
passed. All pensioners are thus put on an
equal footing.
AsLAvEB IN COURT.
NEW York, May 30.-The steamship City
of Norfolk, which was advertised to sail for
st. Thomas, is the T. 4. Fort She was
bound for that port during her late passage,
but was seized on suspicion of being engaged
in the slave trade.
The case was brought before the U. 5, Cir
cult Court to-day.
HOUSTON MASS MEETIND IN NEW YORK.
New York, MAY 80 The friends of Sam |
Houston, Of Texas, held mass meeting last |
night, on Union Square in this city.
The meeting was attended by severeal |
thousand citizens.
DR.. Stephen Hasbrouck was called to the
chair and presided over the meeting.
after several eloauant sneeches delivered |