The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-01
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NAsmNGToN, May 3l.-The United states Attor-
neyGeneral gave an opinion yesterday IN lavor % ol
allowing the State of Missouri abont SioV,ooo, pc
ing per cent. arising from the SAFE OF the PuDuc
lands in that State heretofore reserved by the Fed
eral Government ON account of the construction OF
National road, but which never extended TO Mis-
souri,, A draft for the amount was issued to-day.
THE Japancse are beginning to show signs
of impaticnce at their protracted stay here,
but as vet no dav has been fixed for their leaving
Washington or the country. To-day the Ambassa-
dors visit the Smithsonian Institute and Coast Sur
vey office. The under officials, in groups and
attended visit places of manufacture and art being
everywhere courteously received The curiosity
of the pOpulace being satisfied they are no longer
subjected to the petty annoyances so obnoxious to
them on their arrival.-The War Department to-
day teegraphed the Commander at Camp Floyd di
recting that adequate protection be sent from Salt
Lake to Carson Valley, which will effectually guard
emgrants, the mails and secure the safety Of the
Pony Express in future. As it is proposed that the
bill which passed the House today providing for
the establishment ofthe Government printing office
shall go into effect on the lth of March, 1861 the
resolution reducing the rates under the present
system Will again be introduced The contested
Missouri election case of Blair against Berrett will
De call ed up in the House on Tuesday next-D 7.
Jenks, the signer fland warrants lis critically ILL.,
Inc Senate were in Executive session today du-
ring 1our hours, on the Mexican treaty. There was
an earnest debate involving the merits of the entire
question. Several amendments were voted on and
rejected including those of Mr.. Simmons, which
udu Deeh previously approved Dy some OF the kepub-
licans who were opposed to the treaty in its origi-
nal form. The treaty finally rejected by
large majority. This result has produced much
disappointment, we'll as surprise, as the indica.
tions during few weeks past were favorable to its
ratification. Pending the question to reconsider
the vote by which the question to reconsider the
vote by which the treaty was rejected, Senators
will have an opportunity mere closely to consider
the effect of their action of TODAY 1t is supposed
the rejection of the Nicaraguan treaty by the votes
OF nearly all the Republican Senators had not lit
tie influenced the rejection of the Mexican treaty by
the votes of the Democrats. An Intellectual effort
was made to remove the Injunction of secrecy, and
hence the exact state of the question cannot parti-
cularly be stated
The Methodist Episcopal General Conference
BUFFALO, May 30.-At meeting Of the Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church to-day,
the report OF the Book Committee was received
1t recommends that when an officer of the General
Conference is found without employment by the
failure of periodical other enterprise, he
shall be at the disposition of the appointing power.
Inc affairs OF the Book Concern are reported to be
in tlourishing condition, and the sale of books
will soon reacha million in number annually. A
minority report was presented, recommending the
establishment of Branch Book Concern at San
francisco. The Committee on Education reported
that the number of literary institutions was but
little less than l00 employing 400 teachers, with
10000 scholars. The property valued at
S3,OOOOOO. The report recommends that help be
rendered to the needy young men who are anxious
to mt themselves for the ministry; also, the forma-
tion of an educational society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and that the Annual Confer
anle De divided into seven educational districts
1t also recommends the formation of auxiliary
educational societies for collection of funds and for
other purposes. The report adopted. The
slavery, report was taken up, and Rev. Mr.. Demp.
ser spoke in favor of the third resolution. The
Conference adjourned without action.
From Pixies reaiz
Sr. JOSEPH, Mo-, May S0.-The Pixies Peak Ex-
press arrived to-day from Denver city on the oath
The mining operations had fairly commenced In
uregory's dggings most of the bitches were pay
ing from five to fifty dollars per day to the man.
but little was doing in the quartz and lead mines
Rich discoveries of boulder diggings had been
made. They are said to be the most valuable
known. The great excitement is that created by
the discovery at the head-waters of the Arkansas
where the gulches reported to be yielding from
twenty-five to one hundred dollars per dav to the |
man. The miners are leaving By thousands for
that locality. There is too much snow on the
ground, and the weather too cold, however, for |
successful operations. The report that the Sioux
indians are giving trouble On the Fatte river is |
iscredited. i returned expedition of the Arrapa- |
hoes against the Utah Indians brought few |
scalps and hundred ponies.
mississippi Democratic Convention.
JACKSON, Miss, May 3O.-The Democratic State
Convention held here to-day is the largest political
gathering ever assembled in the State. Great en-
thnsiasm prevailed and resolutions have been pass
ed unanimously in favor of the of the Mssis-
sipp delegates at Charleston. Delegates will be
fully accredited to Richmond and Baltimore
Bell and Everett ratification Meeting
a. I7VpT
iilicaton meeting was held here this evening" in |
odd Fellows Hall, and was largely attended Re-
solutions were passed recognizing no platform but
the Constitution.
Acceptance of the Hon. Edward Everett.
Bosr0N, May 3l.-At the Union ratification meet
ing to be held at Faneul Hall to morrow, letter
will be read from Hon. Edward Everett accepting |
the nominatian for the Vice-Presidency.
Death of Judge Daniel. of the L. : Supreme
Court
BIcGNOyD, May 3I.-,udge Daniel, of the United |
States Supreme Court, died here to-day.
From Havana.
New YORK, May 3l.-Arrived steamer st. Louis !
from New Orleans, ria Havana on the 9th. Su-
gars were active. No. II selling at S9S25 reals. |
Freights higher.