Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-20
BY TELEGRAPH.
Report, Furnishes " the Associate prs,,sl
Arrival of the Asia.

HALIFAX Dec 1S.-The Asia arrived this morn.
ing with Liverpool dates of the Sth inst Affairs in
the CFimea unchanged. The papers furnish no
remarkable events there Rumors of peace are still
abundant but unauthentic. ConsoIs went up on the
strength Of these rumOrs. Cotton steady, prices
unchanged Sales of the week 50, 900 bales Specu.
ators and exporters took 900 bales Breadstuffs
generally quiet-W Western Canal Flour, extra, 2s Sd.
Provisions quiet and rates unchanged. Weather
favorable for the crops Consols are quoted at 9O1
The bullion in the Bank of England has increased
during the past week eS7, 600.
Further Per steamer Asia.
NLw YORK, Dec I9-The English papers are
filed with rumors of peace, but their declaration
is totally at variance with the Continental papers
| The London Tires asserts that peace is at hand
that Austria is about to address an ultimatum to
Russia, summouing her, under threat of breaking
negotiation with her, to accept such conditions as
I the Western Powers now assent to. There are
various reports of an attempt at negotiation, but
/ the state of affairs is apparently at stand Aus
! tra has made a communication to France, embody.
ing the terms which she is prepared to propose to
! Russia. The terms great advance upon any
vet offered, but the terms of Austria, not Russia.
Austria does not guarantee to join the allies if
the ultimatum is rejected, but will suspend rela.
tons with Russia.
The London Times SAYS positively that the trea-
" with Swcuden is signed. Private letters from
s. Petersburg indicate 10 desire on the part of
Russia for peace.
Advces from the Crnea, state weak fires ere
kept up. Nothing important has occurred. The
North side of Sebastopol is assuming gigantic pro
portions Preparations are making for destroying
the docks. The bulk of the Russian army return.
ed to its former position Both the Allies and the
Russians are receiving reinforcemenis. The Rus
slams continue to threaten Kertch, which has been
largely reinforced
The Imperial Commercial Bank at Odessa has
failed
A despatch from the Baltic of the 9th, states
tat the united squadron was passing the Bell,
iom ward bound.
: Russian grand council Of war is TO be held at
81 Petersburg TO settle the plan of defence of the
extremity Of Asia. There are uuconfrmed rumors
that the Russians have taken Kars News from
the Continent unimportant.
New ORLE Ms, Dec. lS.-Cottou, middling Sc;
new Lard in kegs 10, Sugar and molasses firm;
Sterling 7a8
WAsnINGroN, Dec. Is, p. M.-The House is oc.
cuped on "A debate. No O.Ilottng for Speaker.
Nfw YoEK, Dec Is-Cotton firm; -Four droop.
ing, Straight IS IS; Wheat dull, Western mixed
81 50; Corn dropping, Western mixed 9S; Whisky
declined, sales $50; Coffee active, Rio ll&; Sugar
firm, new n. Orleans 81.
PITTsBrEG Dec lS-evening. River II feet and
falling. Weather clear and cool
LOUISVILLE, Dec. l9-2iver 9 feet in the chan.
mel and rising.
New YORK, Dec. l9-noon.-Flour declined
Choice State s. %; Ohio S. 60; Southern 80 375;
Wheat droopinE-Southern white 81 10; Corn de.
cined-mixed ga; Mess Pork quiet; Lard declined
ia; Whisky declined
BosToN, Dec. 19-The steamship America sailed
for Liverpool to-day
CINCINNATI, Dec. l9-nOon.-Flour quiet Hold.
ers ask 81 50. No sales reported Hogs 6; Green
Hams 7ia7s; Shoulders 50; Whisky steady, sofa
SOs
PTTTsBURG, Dec. l9-noon.-River falng-IO
feet water
WASHINGTON, Dec. l9-noon. SENATE. Mr.
Clayton presented memorial praying for indemnity
tor French spoliations prior to 1900. He said he
purposed early dav to call them up and address
the Senate on the subject but now merely remarked
that the Presidents veto upon the message last sea
son, received at late period that il was i'm
possible to discuss it fully. he believed the single
idea upon which the message was predicatcd, was
an error Of fact aud it proceeded on the ground
that the claimants were paid under the treaty of
Louisianato the United States in 1893. The re-
cords of the State Department show this not to be
the fact. lie would, however, discuss it fully at
future day.
Messrs. Broalhead and Crittenden presented a
memorial from Nav j officers complaining of the
action of the retiring Board Mr. Jones, OF Tennes-
see, submitted resolution calling on the Secretary
Of the Navy for the proceedings of that Board and
the evidence on which they acted. Mr.. Clayton
thought the subject should not be discussed in open
session. Aftee further debate, the resolution was
laid over and the Senate went into Executive ses-
sion.
HOUsE-Mr. ThoHngton withdrew his resolution
for election Of Speaker 10y plurality, as members
desired another vote virI voce but would renew it
to day or tomorrow. Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio said,
some things said yesterday, created disposition on
his part to reply patiently to Humphrey Marshall.
All who would not read out Of the American Party
every one OF his party who had not cone hiIher
with paddock on his tongue regarded the discussion
a premature. He was willing to meet the gentleman
agreeing as he dill. with him on National points Of
Ameri.auisn, AMI the uubroken phalanx Of the
adeo, atcs Of the Nebraska bill on the other. He
desired to throw obstacles in the way of orgaui-
zdion, aud hoped the Clerk would proceed to call
Ihe roll LCres Of call tie ROLL House again
proceeded to vote for Speaker