The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-20
General Intelligence.

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instant death. He knocked her down. pur III; a,os
on her head and stabbed her twice in the haar loot
has been arrested and committed to await his ~ lie
NEw York, Dc. l5-Accounts BY the Pacific !.
to the effect that cotton has declined I'D s9f ae
at Liverpool for the week SO 900 bales Fair .s sales
611ssd, niddling, SGD. Flour market steady
dian corn no change-44s y quarter for yellow n n
change in provisions 70
FRoM THE SEAT or WAR-The allied troops NJ
ceved reinforcements to the extent Of several tIa
sand Five steamers filed with troops had rea.hs
the Crimea. .1ea
Louis Napoleon had issued spirited addres. !.
the troops in the Crmea. in which he distino.,'o
pledges himself to perseyere in humbling the nr;ds
Of Russia. fue
During the last ten days up to latest dates fro.
Constantinople, $4,000 troops had passed thronaba
the Bosphorus route to the allied army in the az
mea.
The Russian loss in the battle Of the 5th is now
estimated at $4,000, in killed and wounded tn
allies buried 5000 Russians left dead on the field
Thirteen large steamers at Marselles destined
for immediate conveyance of French troops to the
mea. Both the health and spirits of the soldiers.
excellent, although the weather bad. Ostensasl
Crimea.
A force Of 5000 additional Turks is being dos.
patched to the Crimea The Russians continue T.
fortify houses IN the interior Of Sebastopol. The
Turkish government sending 10000 tents to Ba.
laklava Omar Pacha is said to have received orders
not to enter Moldavia. France will send two div.
sons to the municipalities. 1t was expected that
hostilities on the Ruth would commence imined
ately. 1t is reported the Russians have captured
two British cruisers
England and France, it is stated have come to the
resolution that they will not now treat with Russia
on the basis OF four points proposed by Austria and
IN the first instance rejected by Russia, who pro
poses to accept them.
Bavaria reported TO have promised to support the
German diet 1t is believed the Prussian government
will now send full adhesion to the policy which NAV
be adopted by Austria. Russia has prohibited the
export of all kinds Of corn into Austria.
Parliament was to assemble on the 18th of Decem
Der. Object of meeting is to provide further means
for prosecution of the war.
The Italian government is reported to be about
sending vessel to the u S. for the purpose of pur
chasing meal for the military The administration
thus opens direct trade with this country
The San Jacinto left Bordeaux on the Goth Nov for
Madrid, having Mr.. Soule ON board as passenger.
WASHINGTON, DEC. ia letter which has been
received here from official in Paris, states that
the interview between lord Seymour and Louis Ma
poleon has resulted in the decision that England and
France shall unite in unfurling the Hungarian and
Polish flags if Prussia and Austria any longer hes
tate to declare war against Russia.
WASHINGTON, DEC l3-The cabinet is now engaged
in considering the Sandwich island treaty.
Collins steamers in future leave New York on We'd.
nesdays
NEW ORLEANS, DEc 10, p. M.-Demand for cotton
was fair and 5000 bales Sold when advices Of Paci
fc before o'clock, NJ, put stop to all further
business Ordinary 81 g nc; low mddling TX
Sc; maiddIng fair, 81 q 51Se.; fair, Iec - .
New YoRK, DEC. "A terrific storm occurred last
night on the Hudson river. The steamers Adrien.
Merely, Troy, and several others, names unknown,
were sunk.
At Albany, snow fell for thirty hours On the
Delaware division of the Erie railroad, there arc
two and half feet Of snow.
Our cotton market is dull. Flour unchanged
Corn 80 to so. Coffee 90 to lOc.
New YoRK, DEC. 8.-Advices which have been
received from fort Laramie states that the Pawnee
Indians have resolved prevent the mails from pass
ing again this winter, in consequence of the mpos
lions they have suffered at the hands of the whites
Mr.. kinkard, large merchant at Salt lake, has
lately been killed by Indians.
The chamber of commerce. of this city, have re-
solved to memorabilia congress to despatch vessel
in search of doct. Kane, about whom considerable
anxiety prevails, in consequence of the length
of time which has elapsed since he was last heard
from
New York, Dec. 4.-Mr. secretary Guthrie, in his
report to congress- recommends the reduction in the
Tariff, to be effected by additions to the free list
The repeal Of the fishing bounties is urged, and
he adoption Of all available methods for the increase
If specie circulation is recommended.
The necessity for the vigorous prosecution of the
coast survey is dwelt upon, the granting Of add
onai facilities to the lighthouse board and the pro-
'isons of Increased facilities for the saving Of life
n cases Of shipwreck on the Long island and Jer
'ey coasts. Additional appropriations for the pur
bose Of carrying out these propositions asked.
BosToN, DEC. IA tremendous gale occurred here
asst night, and number Of vessels were driven
ashore and otherwise damaged.
CLEVELAND, OHIo DEC. 4.-The schooner Omer
With cargo Of salt, went ashore the west pier
his morning, and is total loss. Exertions are now
making to the crew, but have thus far been un
successful
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5rH-In the senate to-day, no
Of T., +Ln
house, Mr. Sellers gave notice of bill to prevent
he enlistment of foreigners into the army and navy
If the United States and to prevent foreign paupes
md criminals from entering the country.
Mr.. Sellers also introduced resolution calling for
Information relation to the recent meeting of Amer
can ministers at Ostend
A spicy debate ensued. Mr.. Bayly pronounced
he resolution uncalled for and moved its reference
o the committee on foreign affairs.
Mr.. Hillyer favored the resolution. He was
ident the public distrusted the minister to Madrid,
Ind desired all the facts in relation to the late meet
ng at Ostend to go before the country. He also
bought the appointment of Mr.. Soule an unfit one,
md that the interests Of the country would be pro-
noted by his recall
Mr.. Sellers said he would not trust the manage
nent of the diplomacy Of the country to others than
native born citizens. Mr. Soule, in his opinion,
night live to be old as Methuselah, and not un-
1erstand the principles on which our governments
AAioiAoAA
IN foreign affairs failed, and, pending vote the
adoption Of the resolution, the house adjourned.
COLUMBIA, S. G.. DEC. 7TH.-A tremendous fire has
occurred in this city The whole block Of buildings
south of the Courthouse including the office of the
Jarolinian newspaper, and large number of stores
and dwelling houses, were destroyed The loss
must be very heavy but its amount has not yet been
A white man was punished with fifteen lashes, in
Norfolk Virginia lately for stealing fifteen dollars;
one lash for every dollar. After the punishment
over, he thanked the sheriff and gave three triumph
ant crows, a la Shanghai.
The Blockley alms-house in Philadelphia is said
% be the largest pauper establishment in the world.
It contains $500 pauper inmates, about $50 of whom
ire insane.
The marine court of New York has decided that
through passenger on railroad has right to his
eat until the end of the route, even if he should
cave it temporarily.
The London Leader says England, France and
Turkey would not know what to- do with the Crimea
f they should succeed in taking Sebastopol, andre
them to sell it to the United States
The episcopal mission buildings in Jerusalem are
placed close to the sepulchre Of David where the
,row Of Mount Zion slopes down the valley Of Hin
1am It's as yet replete with the most sacred and
ender associations.
The city council Of Chicago, BY vote Of - tos.
nave determined to grant no more licenses for the
-etailinp of sDritous nuOrS but have left in force