Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-12

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WASHINGTON, DEC loth.-The prospect of Banks,
election is very uncertain.
SENArE.-On motion of Mr.. Weller, the Com.
mtee on the Pacific Railroad, appointed at the last
session, is ordered continue during this session,
the vacancies to be filed by the Chair Mr.. Adams
resolution providing for the election ofocers ofthe
Senate was indefinitely pos poned Mr. Bayard
gave notice ellis Intention 10 Introduce bill pro-
v.ding for Public engraving, Printing and Binding
adj auilel.
Housg- Resumed balloting for Speaker The
ir,t Bailotbeing unsuccessful Mr. Thornugton offer
' ed resolution that the House. proceed Immediately
90 Tie election Of Speaker riUa rocs and Il after the
roll is called Is times TO one should have received
a majority Of the whole number of votes, the roll
shall again be called and the candidate then receiv.
ing the largest number Of votes, provided it be a
nj Ii.y ofqgorum shall be declared elected Speak
cr. This crested great excitement Several
,ac-nl,er uoycd to lay Il on the table. The Clerk
called to orlcr gentlemen standing all over the
/ Hail. Mr.. Gi diugs entreatcd his friend from
I Iowa TO withdraw his resolution as the feeling Of
the House was becoming more favorable for Banks.
The yeas and nays were ordered on laying the res.
o'uri0n on tee table. The question was raised
whether Mr. bloomington could, therefore, with.
draw hi, resolution The resolution was Withdrawn,
AMI The House again proceeded to ballot for Speak
er. On 37ih ballot, Banks lo7, Richardson IS,
Fuller IS ZoilicoHer 3, scattering u Necessary
t. a choice, IA. Adjourned.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec S-The Promctheus ar
rived with San Juan dates of the 50. She connec-
ted with the Uncle Sam from San Francisco on the
goth uit. The Uncle Sam brought $3.50, 600 in
treasure, and $50 passengers. Health on the 18TH
mus is goon.
Col. Walker is in quiet possession of Granada
Peace and confidence is restored, and the citizens
have resumed their occupations.
4 large fire occurred at San Francisco on the
night OF the l6;h November.
Gen. Richardson was murdered by man named
Cora, who is under arrest.
The Know Nothing State Convention at Sacra-
mcuto City, appointed Delegates to the Philadcl.
phia Convention, iustructing them to vote for no
mau for President unless he favors the Pacific Rail-
road and is opposed to slavery agitation.
NV YORK, Dee. lI-Cotton quiet Flour firm
at IS 623; Straight State IS SO; Good Ohio 50 81
Tor Sourhern. Wheat dull; Corn Grm-Western
mixed 81, Pork duii Lard advanced l25. Freigbts
firm.
NEW YoEE, Dee 1.-THE T. S District Attor-
ney has received information from the President
concerning Fibuster movements for the invasion
Of Nicaragua. PLompt measures will be taken for
its suppression.
LorIswLLs, Dec. II - River feet inches aud .
rising slowly.
ClNclNNArI, Dec. II, noon.-Four market Is .
clser 81 t5a7 IS; Grain, nothing done; Hogs
quist-sales 400 head average $50 lbs, at Sc 40;
] GOO head average 900 lbs, Sc 50 200 extra head
50 49, Provisions quiet; Sugars steady and IN,
new 7ta7B; Prime old u, MoIasses
lrm.
PrrsuURG, Dec. II, noon - River 7 feet 10
inches and rising
NEw YORK; Dec. II, uoon.-Flour dull, Ohio 50;
Lard improving, ia; Whisky 500.
WAsHNGToN, Dec. II. - SENArE-Broadhead
,hcred resolution that the Committee on Finance
nqulle into the expcdiency of reporting appropria
ion bills for the support of the Government, or
dopting other measures with the view to obtain
ction on them. He would ask the Senate to
consider the question Of right and power to orig
lae appropriation biIls-his object being to avoid
lac evils Of night sessions. Cass gave notice that
lie should move to morrow to 60 into the election of
sanding Committees. Senate then went into ex.
cutive session.
HoUsE.-Resumed voting for Speaker. On 42d +,
Oallot no election yet y
BALTIMORE, Dec. u.-New Orleans papers to
y cdncsday received. The steamboat Summit |.
POUND for New Orleans with 500 bales cotton, was t
oialy destroyed by 6re-boat and cargo total loss
NV ORLEANS, Dee ll.-Cotton-sIleS to-day
$40 bales; market unchanged. Limited business
Icing at previous rates. Sugar better qualities, /
ioIsscs declined &c.; Coon 64ao7b.