Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-12
LATEST NEWS.
By Magnetic Telegraph.
OF THE RICHMOND TIMES.
SUMMARY.
MONDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, March II, ?.

WASHINGTON March III, L. M.
SENATE-The Census Bill under consideration
short time this morning. but it was laid aside with the
understanding that Wednesday would be devoted to its
consideration.
The Presidents Special Message communicating the
Constitution adopted by the people of California, was
then taken up and Mr.. SEWARD proceeded to address
the Senate. He said California ought to be admitted
into the Union at once. He saw no reason why she
should not be admitted independent of the question OF
slavery she ought to be admitted because she had adopt
ed free Republican Constitution but whether her peo-
pie or repudated slavery she ought TO be adj
mitted He declared his determination to be to vote
against any and every legislative compromise of the
questions now at ISSUE Compromises, in his opinion,
were vicious in their tendencies Nothing could be
presented as an equivalent for Freedom. He said he
was prepared to then, and at all times to abolish
slavery in the District Of Columbia
Mr. S. said he differed with Mr.. Webster relative to
the compact entered into on the annexation of Texas.
He did not think the North had agreed to admit into
the Union four more slave States to be carved out of
the territory of Texas For himself he declared he
would never vote for the admission of another slave
State He beeved Slavery to be contrary to the laws
ofnature The country need entertain no fears to
the safety of the Union. The day ofslavery had gone
by It would be gradually abolished, or If dissolu
ton of the Union should take place it Mould be cater
pated By the sarord!
Shortly after Mr.. SEWARD con cluded, the Senate ad
iourned.
HOUSE OF REPREsENrATlvEs.-A motion 10 suspend
he rules for the purpose of having the resolutions adopt
ed by the Legislature of New York printed. failed and
then the House went into Committee OF the Whole on
the Presidents Special (Cahornia) Message Mr.
STANTON of Kentucky, resumed and concluded his ar
gument in behalf of the right Of all the States
a. fro,,, Ha
piled to the remarks of Mr. H. Manu. touching the social
condition of the slaves in the Southern States
Mr. FOWLER followed in speech in which he bold
ly asserted his determination vote for the application
of the Wilmot Proviso to all the territory belonging to
the United States.
Mr. german obta ned the floor, and the Committee
rose and the House adjourned.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER CANADA AT
NEW YORK.
Arrival of the Cherokee from Chagres-Destructiue
Fire in Buffalo.
New York, March LIP. M.
The European steamer Canada reached her wharf at
~ o'clock to-day The particulars of the intelligence
by the steamer transmitted through the telegraph
strictly correct
The steamer Cherokee, from Chagres, also arrived to-
day. She brings twenty passengers, and S3oo,ooo IN
gold DUST though she does not bring any later nte-
gence from either the 1sthmus or California, than that
furnished by the Georgia
The city of Buffalo was visited yesterday by a most
destructive fire. which destroyed the North American
Hotel Lafayette Church, Bloomer Hall, Globe Saloon,
several Stores and the roof of wooden building ex-
tending from Main to Washington streets. BY thsca-
lamity thirty -four families have been rendered house,
less. The most beautiful part Of the city is in ruins
Loss estimated $1,000 about half of which amount
is supposed to be covered by insurance.
NEW YORK MARKETS, March II, P. M.
CoTToN-SaIes limited at dropping prices. The Eng
lsh news has caused prices to recede cent.
FLoUR-Sales of Western and State brands at "a SIT
TO IS; Southern S. to S. l2t.
WHEAT-Prices unchanged-not much doing in the
market.
CoRN-Saes at IS to 81 cents per busfe.
RAITIMQRE MARKETS. March IL 2. NJ.