The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-06
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The Japanese Ambassadors,


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The Japanese Ambassadors.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-The japanese Princes
accompanied by their principa officers and th
Naval Commission, proceeded to the Executiv
mans ion to-day at noon, to take leave Of his Exec
lency. The President received them in the Blu
room, in company with the Secretary of State an(
several other gentlemen. The intercourse wa
cordial and of comparatively long continuance
The President, among other things, informed then
that he had selected for the Naval Commission
several OF the II ost gallant officers of our navy
who in peace were most kind, but in war we de
pend upon them for our defence. He trusted
however, that they would never be required t.
operate againt Japan. The distinguished visitors
through their interpreter, expressed their high ap
probation of the Presidents address, and, as on
a former occasion, alluded to the handsome recep
ton which they have met with, and of the
many kind attentions bestowed upon them.
The President presented to each of the Princes a
large gold medal, bearing his likeness and suta
Ole inscription, struck at the Philadelphia Mint
and also number of beautifully bound illustrated
American books. These were received with ev
dent delight. At parting the shaking of hands
was mutually cordial, and the interview through
out OF a gratifying and pleasant character.-
There seems to be little if any doubt that the
House bill for the admission of Kansas into the
Union will pass the Senate, whether with with
out amendments is uncertain. Senator Bigler to-
day declared that he would vote for the easure
without qualifcation.-The two Houses disagree
ing on the question of restoring the mail service,
committee OF conference has been appointed,
consisting of Senators Pearce, Yulee ard Cameron,
and Representatives Cofax, w ashburn of Maine,
and Crawford The President has signed the bill
which increased the pay of the navy officers about
25 per cent.
The Tornado i'm Illinois and IOva--AvfuI
Destruction of Life and Property.
CHICAGO, June 5.-The Tornado of Sunday was
first noticed between Marion and Cedar Rapids, in
Linn county, Iowa, going from northwest to south
east IN three separate currents, crossing the track
OF the Chicago Railroad several times. The Lisbon
depot buildings and all the warehouses in the vicin
ity were entirely demolished. train of ten
freight cars, heavily loaded lifted bodily from
the track and dashed to pieces. Before striking
Lisbon the storm killed sixteen persons. One cur
rent passed north through Mechanicsville, demOl-
isbing everything in its course and killing sixteen
persons. Another current passed Union Grove,
killing in that vicinity seventeen persons 1t then
passed south of the railroad near Dewitt, killing
twenty-seven persons, six of whom beonped to the
family of Thomas Hatfield. 1t then passed south
OF Romessa and Lowmoor, demolishing the house
of David Milard, killing him and portion of his
family. The storm then struck the town of Ca
manchee, the Mississippi, at which point the
loss OF lie was much greater than at first reported
Not less than hty-tve persons were killed at this
place alone! and one hundred and twenty-five were
wounded-sQme of them fatally. Ten are also
missing. At this place a large timber raft on the
river, with a crew of twenty four and two wo-
men, was broken up and scattered. Twenty -one of
the men and beth of the women were lost. The
tornado travelled over a distance of ninety miles
in Iowa, and seventy in Illinois. The loss of life is
supposed to be about one hundred and fifty. Yes
terday two trains ran every hour from Clinton to
the scene of the disaster, for the relief of the
sufferers.
Destructive storms at the West
LOUISVILLE, June A violent though brief
storm visited this region to-day, doing severe dam
age here and on the Lebanon branch of the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad, destroying buildings,
crops OF wheat, corn and trees in Bullitt and Ma
rion counties.
Sr. LOUIS, June 5.-A storm on Saturday last
severely felt at Alton, Illinois The total loss
will exceed 100000. The German Catholic church
was made a complete wreck. The Democrat office
was damaged the Episcopal church lost its steeple
and was otherwise badly damaged. The steeple of
the Methodist church fell through the roof and the
building greatly damaged. Much damage was
also done by hail. Many narrow escapes re-
ported but no lives were lost. Northern Missouri
also suffered extensively
Indian Depredations ON the Overland Route
ST. LOUIS, June 4.-The correspondent of the Re
publican reports numerous Indian outrages in vari-
Gus parts of Arizona. A train of twenty four
mules, laden with sugar, from Sonora, was attack
ed by the Apaches and captured. Five persons
were killed. All the mules at Ewel and Dragon
Springs stations, on the overland mail route were
stolen. The route is without protec tion and liable
to interruption. Fort Fillmore is garrisoned by
only ten men, who are all the sick list. The
commanding officer was applied to for rations for
volunteers, but refused to furnish them.
Oil Factory Burnt.
PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-Graham's oil factory on
Flbert and Twenty-frst streets, was destroyed by
fire this morning. Ten adjoining houses were
The establishment included meat packing and
lard oil factory, lard refinery, stable, cooper shop,
sailing and smoking houses, &c. The loss will pro.
badly not tall short of $40 O0O but it is covered by
insurance.
Great Storm of Wind at Wilmington, N. c.
WILMINGTON. N. O.. X A
from the Southwest to the Northwest occurred here
this morning. 1t unrooted few houses, prostrated
fences and chimneys, damaged river steamers and
sailing vessels. No lives were lost.
The Cattle Disease in Vermont.
BENNINGTON, W., June 4.-Gov. all left here
this morning for the infected district, a visit of
inspection in relation to the cattle disease. He
deemsit very POSSIBLE that it will be necessary to
call an extra session of the Legislature.
The Slave Bark ViIdfre.
BosroN, June 4.-The bark Wildfre, recently
captured with cargo of Africans, is said to have
been owned and fitted out by Boston house, who
anticipated clearing over 100000 by the opera
tion.
Death of a Member of General JacIsson's
Cabinet.
TRENTON, June 5.-Samuel d. Inyham, Secretary
of the Treasury under General jackson, died here
to-day-aged 81 years.
ship News.
NORFOLK, June 5.-Arrived in Hampton Reads
yesterday, Charlot OF Fame, "a days from Chincha
Islands; also, bark Pioneers, from Liverpool, bound
to Richmond.
Mr.. Seymour not Candidate for the Presi-
dency.
UTICA, June 5.-Horatio Seymour has published
letter, Withdrawing his name from before the
Baltimore Convention.
Arrival of the City of Baltimore
New York, June 5.-The steamer City of Balti-
more, from Liverpool on the 23d ut., has arrived
Her news has been anticipated.
Nj. e. General Conference.
BUFFALO. June 4.-The Conference met at eight
O'Clock. Upon calling the roll no quorum was
present Adjourned sine die.
Death of n Bank President.
New YoRK, June 5.-Wm. Il. Haett, President
of the Bank of Mobile, died here to-day.
Death of a Member of Congress.
New YORK, June 5.-Silas NJ. Burroughs
Member of Congress from Orleans District is dead.