New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-09-22
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.

MISSION To France Washington, Septem-
Der 19.--It is now stated positively here that
Mr. Dix cannot obtain the French mission Sen
ator J. Y. Mason, of Virginia, is spoken of as
standing the best chance for the Office.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD AND GEN. PIERCE
Wdshin gton, September 19--It is now settled
that the President will oppose the construction
of the Pacific Railroad by the Government of
the United States.
The SMYRNA AFFAIR Washington, Septem-
Der 19-The Ministers of Russia, Austria and
Prussia, residing here, have sent in to the State
Department a remonstrance against the pro-
ceedipgs in the Kosta affair at Smyrna.
FROM THE FISHING DEMONSTRATION, Sep
TENDER 19.--The United States sloop- Of war
Cyane has arrived at Portsmouth, N. H., from
the Fishing Grounds, and reports that no seizure
of fishing vessels have recently taken place.
NEW York MARKETs--.Ne,c York, September
l9.-The Cotton market here is extremely dull
and day sales amount to barely $50 bales, at
nominal prices
STEAMER HAUsA ARRTyED--.NesD York, Sep
TENDER 20--The new Bremen steamer Hausa has
arrived from Bremen, with only one engine
working; the other broke on her fifth day out.
CALIFORNIA SrEAMERs-.Netc York, Septem-
Der 20.--The steamers Illinois and Star of the
West have sailed, the former for Aspinwall and
the latter for San Juan.
NEW YORK CoTToN MARKET-NeU York,
September 20.--The Cotton market here contin-
ues dull, and the sales to-day are limited to 300
bales. Prices irregular. Eve papers
Syracuse, September 14--The hard she'll -
section of the Democratic State Convention last
evening, made the following nominations:
Secretary Of State, George w. Clinton At
torney General, James 7. Brady; State Engin-
eer, John B. Fay; State Treasurer, w. G.
Watson; Comptroller, John E. Cooley; Canal
Commissioner, John c. Mather; State Prison
Inspector, M. w. Bennett Judge Of Appeals,
Charles H. Ruggles Judge for short term, II,
They then adopted a resolution complimentary
of Senator Dickinson, amid loud cheers. after
which an entire series of resolutions were
adopted. The report that bully stood ready
to shoot down General Ward as he called the
Convention to order, was freely commented upon
by the hard Shells after which they ad-
journed sine die.
The " soft shells" assembled at SC Britnall
Hall" Market Hall having been asked, but re-
fused to them. Several hunkers adhered to this
OF ganization. John b. skinner was elected
temporary chairman, and made speech in
favor of the Baltimore platform and the Ma
tional and State Administrations, Which was
loudly cheered. After debate, on a motion
made by John Van Buren,, the Convention ad.
journed until this morning, in order to give the
" hard shells" an opportunity to retrace their
steps and unite with what they claim to be, the
regular Convention.
Philadelphia, September 14--By an arrival
here we have later advices from Montevideo,
which state that General Urquiza had sought
refuge on board of an American steamer, and
that his fight had caused much rejoicing among
the people Much confusion existed.
.New York, september l4.-Jullien's concerts
continue crowded, with increasing enthusiasm
Mmlle. Anne Zerr made her first appearance
this evening since her severe illness, and acquit-
ted herself handsomely
Newport, r. L., September 14-A cowhiding
assault took place at the Bellevue House this
afternoon-Isaac S. Holmes the recipient, and
VIM. II. Morgan the operator-cause, Holiness
interference in Morgan's domestic affairs.
Boston, September 14.-The steamer Europa
sailed to-day, taking. out seventy passengers,
among them S s. Robinson, of Louisville, bearer
of dispatches. and $4,000 in specie
Albany. September 13.--The canal tolls of
the first week Of September amounted to
Sl00,31S, and for the season to 81 ,S96O44 In
crease oyerlast season thus far, $40 ,252.