The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-12-05
Telegraphsd to the "Daily Crescent''
lBY THE PEOPLES (o'RIELLY) LINE1
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS


WAsMxsroN. December L.
SENATE Senators Douglas and Badger ap
peared and took their seats
The reports of the heads of Departments were |
received, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Clemens introduced bills granting lands to
several railroads. and also gave notice Of his inten-
ton to introduce joint resolution, comforting the
rank of Lieutenant General upon General Scott.
Mr.. Gwin introduced bills providing for the COL
ecton Of revenues in California for the establish
ment of Branch Mint at San Francisco, for the
sale Of public lands in California, and for the
creation of a Board of Commissioners on land
claims in that State.
| Mr.. Geyer introduced bill granting land for
railroad from St. Louis to the frontiers of Mis-
souri,; and Mr.. Morton introduced bill granting
lands for railroad in Florida.
Mr.. Foote brought forward his joint resolution
Of sympathy for the Irish.
Mr.. Underwood introduced joint resolution
making Land Warrants assignabe.
/ Mr. Fish gave notice that he would introduce q
bill to establish branch Mint in the city of New
t York.
Mr.. Gwin gave notice that he would introduce
joint resolution for the exploration Of the Pacific
coasts, Of China, and Of Japan, with a view OF es
tablisbing commercial intercourse with such port,
: as may be desirable.
A resolution was introduced calling on the Sec
rotary of the Navy for information, whether thu
y law against fogging in the Navy has, or has no
g been violated.
n Mr.. Foote introduced his Compromise resolu
Il ton, requesting that it be made the order of tn
10 day for Monday Of next week, stating that he eI
pected to vacate his seat on the 29th of the
,r month.
is Mr.. Chase affected.
E. Mr.. Foote said he was fattered to find an objec
u ton arise in that quarter, and hoped to find
such from similar
re- Mr.. Chase moved that his bill relating to tn
y public lands in Ohio, be taken up and ordered I
Is be printed.
S, Mr. Foote said he would return good for evil, an
II. vote in favor Of the motion. After some convers
at ton between Messrs. Foote and Chase, the latt
Sd withdrew his objection to the Compromise BILL ar
s. it was made the order of the day for Monday ne,
I'd Mr. Foote withdrew his resolution respectir
ar Kossuth, remarking that he had found opposite
lily in unexpected quarters.
he Mr.. Seward gave notice Of his intention to
e. troduce similar resolutions.
for Mr.. Hale offered joint resolution to elect
ig- Chaplain for both Houses, when the Senate a
The ;ourned
fl New York Markets.
NEW YORK, December 4
The cotton market is steady, but the dema
has been moderate, and the sales are limited
up 800 bales. Mddling Orleans is quoted at T.
Flour is in fair request at So "a 81 Is "a
'o Dbl. Corn is steady, with sales of 5000 bush
'A of Mixed Western at &c., and 5000 Round Y
low at Coo per bushel.
Ohio Invertebrates.
the P1TrsBURa, December
d There are now only five feet six inches WI
ads, in the channel and the river is still falling.
and CINCINNATI, December
or The river has risen eight inches during
sim last twenty -four hours. Flour is selling at ste
the prices Whiskey dull, with sales at Is g.
Por- Is 7.sc per gallon. Hogs 81 so 81 co. per
ing lbs New Lard lie per ID. New Bacon i
lnds fair request at l-2c per ID.
Pc Steamboats, Passing.
and v1oKsBURa, December
ring The following steamboats, have passed this
wer. to-day, bound for New Orleans:
The Red River, at 7 this morning.
, md The Duchess, at 11:30 this morning.
TIL. Relic Kew ut S this afternoou.
lion. 1 ne Aouisa' a' ooo 'nis a"eihooh'