The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-12-17
DANGER OF NAVIGATION CLOSING.


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DANGER OF NAVIGATION CLOSING.
steamLoat Movements.
LOUISVILLE, December Is.
The river here is falling, with barely four feet
eight inches water in the canal. The weather
is now very cold, and freghts have advanced to
IS 6Oc, owing to the danger Of navigation being
soon closed by ice Many steamboats, that have
left here during the last two days are now aground
between this place and Cairo. The steamboats,
Belle Key, the Alex. Scott, the H. D. Bacon and
the VIM. B. Clifton have arrived here from New
Orleans and the Geo. w. Kendall, the Pawnee,
the Midas and the Kate have departed.
ST. Louis, December Is.
The river here is now rising, and full Of ice.
Weather very cold. The markets are heavy,
with sales of -four at So SO a So Sc per barrel ;
of corn at SO, and of oats at 26c per bushel Bar.
rel lard has been selling at g. a 7, and kegs at
&c. per pound. Mess pork is firm at $12, and cut
and Sc. for shoulders.
Cincinnati Markets.
CINCINNATI. December Is.
The -four market is firm at 90 a So O5; whisky
selling at further decline of .c. per gallon; hogs
are advancing, and are now held at 81 IS . 81 10
per 100 pounds; mess pork sl2a sl2 1911 per bbl.;
dry sailed sides have sold at ST. and shoulders at
4lc. The weather is very cold.
PiTTsBuRa, December Is.
The river here is still falling, with five feet eight
inches water in the channel. Weather extremely
| cold, and much ice in the river.
Congressional Proceedingss
WARRINGTON, December Is.
In the House to-day, Mr. Fitch gave notice of a
resolution reversing the resolutions of Congress in
lS4S, declaring the Mexican war unconstitutional
Several resolutions were introduced, among which
was one calling for information relative 10 affairs
in Utah Territory; one respecting the seizure of
the barks Georgiana and Susan Loud by the Span.
ish authorities; and one in relation to the treaty
between Spain, France and England, with the
object of protecting Cuba. Mr.. MARSHALL intro
duced bill authorizing the payment to California
of all moneys collected in the ports of that State
since the treaty with Mexico, and prior to her
admission in the Union. A debate arose, and con.
tinued until the adjournment. The question was
not taken
December Is.
In the House, this morning, Mr.. Bayly offered
resolution calling for information respecting the
Imprisonment of Mr.. Thrasher The resolution
was adopted. The Senate resolution extending
welcome 10 Kossuth was adopted. Mr.. Hale pre-
scented petition from the American exhibitors a,
the Worlds Fair, asking for an appropriation to
defray their expenses. Messrs. Foots and Geyer
presented bill and memorial asking grants of land
for railroad purposes in Mississippi and Missouri.
Mr. Hunter, of the Finance Committee, reported
bill for a Branch Mint in California. Mr.. Dor.
land, Of the Committee on Pensions, reported a
bill granting pension to the widow of General
Worth. Mr.. Foote's resolution on the Compro.
mise question then came up and was debated by
himself and Mr.. Butler-the latter in opposition,
New York Markets.
NEW YORK, Tuesday, Dec l6
The cotton market has been rather quiet, and
the sales are limited to 500 bales at Yesterday 3
prices. Flour is steady at 81 37i a 81 Sc per
barrel. Mixed corn &c. CSC. per bushel. Java
coffee is selling at lie. per pound.
Ohio NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
PITTsBURe, December 16.
The river here is yet falling, with only five feet
water ia the channel. Weather extremely cold.
The mercury in the thermometer ranges at six
degrees below zero.
CINCINNATI, December IT,
The river here has risen ii inches during the
last "a hours. Weather cold, and river full of
Loose ice.
LOUISVILLE !Deoemberl IL.
There is much ice in the river, and the wea.
Their is extremely cold. The thermometer ranges
at degrees above zero.
ST. Louis. December Is.
The weather here is yet extremely cold, and
unless 1t moderates soon, navigation will be on.
tirely closed.
New York Markets.
NEW YORK. December ls-pM.
The cotton market closes firm. Flour has sold
during the afternoon at a As a "a 62i per bbl.,
for Snte and Western brands. Mixed corn firm,
at 63cents per bushel. Lard 81 a 81 cents per
pound.
Dinner Of the Press to Kossuth.
The banquet given by the press. to Kossuth
came off last evening at the Astor House. 1t
was a most brilliant affair.
Cotton Factory Burnt.
BALTIMORE, December ls.
The Cotton Factory of Messrs. Cook g. Fruel,
at this city, was destroyed by fire last night.
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