Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-18
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Empire City.
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The Empire City arrived with Havana dates o
the 18th.
A rurnor is current that Concha has been super.
seeded on account of his conduct in the San Roman
affair. His successor is not mentioned.
1t is probable that the Falcon has not arrived al
Havana. Anxiety is felt The Philadelphia would
await her arrival.
The liabilities Of the houses which failed on Sat
urdsy are two and half million, though their as
sets largely exceed this amount; and i; is thought
they will resume.
A reliable cotton house estimates that the pres
ent cotton crop will not exceed three million bales
LOUISVILLE, Jan. l6-Both branches of the Hi.
neis Legislature have finally fixed the 3lst for the
election of United States Senator.
The minority of the House in the Boston Legis-
lature are attempting to prevent the election OF L
5. Senator by voting an adjournment.
WAsHNGToN, Jan. lG.--In the Senate Mr Cas-
introduced resolution to use air and water-tisht
mail bags, in the place Of those now used.
The Internal improvement bill was made the
order of the day for Wednesday the oath.
Mr.. Seward presented petition signed by Bril-
gadier Generals Dobbin and Hurd, $50 captains
and AGO subordinate officers OF the war oflSl2,
praying for relief Of suferngs caused by the made
quacy of the laws of Congress. The petition was
accompanied by memorial from IS Indians engaged
in the service of;he Z. S ct that time.
The compensation bill was debated. PROPOSE
tons were made te amend so as to give Congress
men $500 per snuuTn and mileage. Judges OF
the Supreme Court $4,000, District Judges from
$4,000 TO $1,000. Still pending. Senate went in
to executive and confirmed breckenridge appoint
ment as Minister TO Spain. Adjourned
HoUsE-The committee on ways and means re-
ported the Texas creditors bill with amendments.
Mr. Benton said. in regard to the Pacific Rail-
ID,
mence the work and they did not want land or
money from the government-all they asked was
the right Of way. After some unlmportsnt bust
ness the House adjourned.
CINCINNATI. Jan. -Night-Riyer stationary
Markets unchanged. The Chamber Of Commerce
held meeting this afternoon TO adopt measures to
mark their sense Of the service Of Com Perry
TWENTY-FIVE distinguished merchants were ap-
pointed to take such measures IS they deem neces-
sary.
NKw York, Jan. l7.-Cotton unchanged with 8
moderate demand. Ohio Flour So IS to 50 %;
Corn 81 O4; Pork-old Mess So %, new prime
sl3, Dbl Lard l0al0!4. Money unchanged.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l7.-In the Senate to day Mr..
Seward presented petition from The citizens Q!
New York who served IN the war of 1912, for ad.
dtionsl bounty land.
Mr. Fessender presented memorial from = large
number Of citizens Of Maine, for TIE repeal of the
Fugitive Slave Law.
Mr. Dawson offered resolution which was
carried, that Friday be appointed for cons.derstion
OF the private Calendar.
The Judicial Reform Bill was taken Up Nj
Bell opposed the increase Of Judges salary.
Mr.. Chase proposed the orig.aa! bill in modified
form.
Mr. Weller moved to reconmit the I'll to the
Judiciary Committee, with directions to report the
bill relieving the Supreme Judges from circQir duty.
HoUsE-The Speaker laid before TIE House a
letter from Rufus Choate, resignng the Office OF
Regent of the Smithsonian Institute.
House went into committee on the Pacific rail
road bill. Many amendments were submitted, al
of which we're rejected.
Perkins proposed TO reduce the grant Of land on
each side Of the read 10 three, instead OF twelve
miles The bill was debated by several members,
Without coming to 2 vote, the House adjourned.
LoUIsvILLE. Jan. l7.-Rjyer rising slowly. Lo-
ker, Renick &; Co, Bankers in st. Louis have fail
ed. Ford d Bro, commission merchants Of this
city, failed yesterday. Their liabilities are u
known.
CMCrHEATI, Jan l7.-R:yer falling slowly. Flour
: 70 Whisky 254. Hogs p al 30. Prime
Dbl Lard s.. Bulk shoulders !, packed. Green
Hams g a G.
PuTsBURG, Jan. l7.--R.yes falling with feel 9
inches water in the channel