The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-14

WAsHrxGroN, Dec. II

beAekFoPn1C news.
WAsHIxGroS, Dec. IL.
SENATs.--In the Senate, this morning. Mr.
Brodhead offered resolution from Che Com
mittee on Finance for inquiry into the expe-
diency OF reporting appropriation bills.
Mr.. Cass gave notice that he would to-
morrow move for the appointment Of Stand
ing Committees.
81 HoESE-STILL BALLoTING FOR SPEAKER,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE House resumed
voting for Speaker.
40th ballot, Richardson "a, Banks l07, Full
Ter q, Carlisle2.
4lst ballot-Richardso IS, Banks LOG,
Fuller 27, scattering lG.
42d Richardson -, Banks lot.
AIrStanton said there seemed to be ne
cessity for, one of two things, either an out
door conference or a change TO plurality
election. With the view Of giving the major
ity one more effort to unite, he moved for an
adjournment.
AZ ballot no change.
4ith ballot Richardson a, Banks To-,
Fuller %. scattering 10.
Richardson "a Banks LOG, Fuller ~
scattering lG.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE conferences
tonight were unsuccessful in securing addi-
tional votes for Banks. The impression pre-
walls that he has reached his highest point Of
support as Speaker, and that Pennington or
Fuller will loom in large proportions. Thr-
teen or more Pennsylvania members held Il
meeting tonight TO arrange their programme
for tomorrow. Matters relating to the
Speakership are as confused as ever, nor can
the most distant idea be formed respecting the
result.
Joshua Nasant has served on Mr. Harris,
from Baltimore, notice of his intention TO
contest his seat in the House OF Representa-
tlyes.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. s.-rhe prometheus
has arrived here from San Juan. which place
she left on the Sd inst, connecting with the
Uncle Sam, which brought down 1850 900
| and $50 passengers.
The steamer Northern Light left San Ju-
an for New York on the same day ~ the
| Prometheus.
Col. Walker remained undisturbed in Me
aragua.
Confidence was restored and the citizens
were quietly pursuing their vocatlons.
A large fire occurred at San Francisco ON
| the 10th. Loss $25 900.
The X. n. State Convention had appointed
delegates to the Philadelphia National Con-
NeHtlOus iHStTuCliIig iitHl W Natt loT no
for President who was not in favor of the
Pacific r. R. and slavery extension.
The ship Polynesia sailed from San Fran :
cisco on the 10th for n. York.
ADDITIONAL CALIFORNIA NEWS.
The Northern Light arrived this afternoon
| at 4 O'Clock.
Gen. VIM. r. Richardson, t. S. Marshal
from the Northern District of California, was
assassinated at San Francisco on the night OF
the eth.
Hon. Isaac c. Wall, Collector of the Port
of Monterey, was murdered near San Luis
Obicho, together with companion named
Thomas Williamson.
The murder of Gen. Richardson caused
immense excitement in San Francisco.
Mr. Williamson, who was killed in com
panv with Wall was Assessor Of Monterey
The murderers of the latter were supposed
to se a party of Mexicans under Garcia
Captain Archibald McRea of the Revenue
Cutter Mclean, committed suicide on board
Or his vessel.
The Indian difficulties in the north contin-
ue. \ battle had been fought at Rouge
River.
Dates from Salt Lake to Oct. llth. DIFF
fculties had occurred betw cen tie Mormon.
and the Eutaw Indians.
Sanders & Brennan, BANKERS had failed.
Flour firm. Domestic S8t(a9 Mess beef
2oc.; Mess pork SIS; Clear do. $4l(a42
Lard 24c.
Some rain had falleIl, and there was mucl
snow in the mountains.