Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-01-25
BY. TELEGRAPH.


Speaker on the principles and platform which gov
eraed the election of the former in the first caucus
The proposition to vote for the plurality rule in
shall withdraw, was rejected.
The Americans meanwhile held caucus in one
of the committee rooms. They are willing to with
draw Fuller but insist on organization on broad
natio nal grounds, and will strive to effect that OBJ.
ject The Republicans will hold caucus this even.
ing
Arrival of the Africa.
NEW YORK. Jan. 24.-The steamer Africa is in.
Brown & Shipley quote Rice S9s Cd; cotton fair
qualities declined I'd, lower qualities declined ], for
middling 7l6d, fair 7-l6d, upland middIing
5-16d, fair 5kd -four advanced Is, western canal
42s, Ohio AS, unchanged; there is but little
speculation; yellow AIS Sd, mixed 42s. R. s & Co.
quote beef quiet firm; pork quiet; lard 6Ss Cd; ba-
con quiet; consols declined, 861a4.
The news briefly summed up is as follows:
Public speculation is on tip toe to learn the issue
of the peace propositions.
The time given to Russia has been extended to
the 9Th Of January.
Dispatches received at Berlin from Vienna re-
port that the Emperor viii make no further con-
cessions. On the other hand cert ain formal confer
in session at St. Petersburg discussing the
proposals.
These conferences attended by Nesselrode.
Esterhazy, Leebach and Sommer
The Independence Beige publishes the text of
the Allied proposals.
The general impression is, that Russia viii neither
accept nor reject the propositions. But will send
Count Stakeberg to Vienna with counter propo-
sitions.
Denmark has announced her continued neutrality
She disaVOws any connection with the Swedish
alliance
Nothing from the Crimea.
Napoleon again threatens to go personally to the
seat OF war.
Richard Golden publishes new peace pamphlet.
LONDON, Jan. l2.-Advices from Monteviedo to
the last Of November, state that a revolution oc>
CURED on the 95th. For four days the city was
scene of bloody conflict; 100 were killed, and
much larger number wounded Order was again
restored on the 29th, when Munse and the revolu.
tonary party embarked for Buenos Ayres, in con-
formity to demands.
The diplomatic agents resident at Monteviedo and
foreigners, maintained strict neutrality in the dis
turbance.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 9.-The great council Of
war have concluded their deliberations.
The Russian tactics for the approaching campaign
have undergone important notifications
The orders sent from headquarters seem to indi.
cate the intention to abandon the Crimea
LONDON, Jan. l2.-The Post has advices from
Persia They do not confirm the capture of Herat
by the Russians.
The monthly returns from the Bank Of France are
uniavorable, and exercise an adverse influence upon
the London and Paris markets.
The decrease of bullion in the Bank Of England
Is 2SS,OOO Decrease of bullion in the Bank of
France 1000.
WASHINGTON, JAN 24.-HoUsE-The House was
opened by prayer.
The resolution that Rush offered yesterday was
tabled by one majority.
The baotting was then resumed with the follow.
ing result: Banks 90, Orr IS, Fuller 10, Ricand
IS, Campbell of Ohio 3, scattering 6.
SENATE.-Mr Clayton presented communication
received from the President in executive session,
from which the injunction of secresy has been re
Notwithstanding copy Of the letter from Lord
Russell to Champion, JAN 10, 1853, which declares
that the British Government intends to adhere
strictly to tho treaty made at Washington on the
I9th of April, 1850, and will not assume sovereign.
ty, direct or indirect, over Central America
Mr. Clayton moved that the letter be transferred
by the Executive to the legislative journal, and
printed.
Arrival of the Baltic.
The Collins steamship Baltic arrived this morning
quite Unexpectedly, having made the passage in less
than twelve days, which is remarkable for the mid
die Of the winter.
Her dates to the 18th instant, three days later
than was brought by the Africa, which arrived yes.
terday
The Baltic reached her berth at 10 o'clock. She
left Liverpool on the 18th at 24, P. NJ; passed the
Asia and Pacific on the 18th.
A disastrous Ere occurred last night, destroying
large block of brick buildings, with most of their
contents. Loss $4,000.
CINcINSArI, Jan. "a, x.--Flour has advanced, the
tendency is still upward, rs bbs sold at IS; pro-
visions dull; No. lard Oh; mess pork IA so; whisky
24a944; groceries unchanged
CINcINSATI, Jan. %, P. M.-Flour firm; hogs
So mess pork IA so; No. l lard Of; moasses firmer
at 4Oa4l; sugar frmer, stock very light, in some
cases advance established; coffee firm l2I; whisky
24Ia25.
NKw YoRK, Jan. "a, P. M.-Cotton languid, with
sales OF zoo bales; coffee frm, Rio l2i.
The New York Tribunes Washington correspon-
dent telegraphs that Buchanan writes that he vii,
relinquish his mission on the 18th OF February,
whether a successor be appointed or not lie will
appoint Campbell, the Consul at London, to post
Charge de Affairs.
No official answer has been received from Dem
mark on Marcy's proposition Of srd November, to
pay the cost Of lighthouse aad buoye, instead Of
capitalization, suggested from the other side and
il is now expected that the European Congress on
this subject was abandoned owing 10 political CONF
plications.