Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-17
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rrWAsHINGToN, March IA = SENATE. : Petitions
were read from the merchants Of Boston, New York
and Philadelphia, asking for revision Of the Tariff
Mr.. johnson reported in favor Of printing 81 900
copies Of reports in the Kansas case.
Mr. Trumbul opposed it.
HoUsE.-Mr. Washburn, OF Maine, supported the
resolution to send for persons and papers in the
Kansas case-he said Reeder was removed because
be would not be slave aud tool for the President,
who had offered him the mission to China, or Eng
land, if he would resign the GOvernorship.
Mr. Smith, of Virginia; DO | understand the
gentleman to make such a charge"
Mr. Washburl,: Newspaper correspondents
make it. dare the Washington Union to deny it.
Idare the gentleman from Virginia to make the de-
NAL"
Mr. Smith: 81 believe it bold and unmitigated
falsehood"
Mr.. Wsshburn: al believe every word OF it
There are gentlemen here who can speak for the
Executive"
New YORK. March l4-The steamer Ericsson,
from Havre, with dates TO the % l. arrived at mid.
night She encountered heavy gales and ice.
The steamer Northern Light, which left San Juan
the 18th, has arrived with 800 passengers and
300, 900 in specie, bringing San Francico dates to
the 10Th ult.
The Governor of Oregon has issued 100000
Scrip to delray the expenses of the Indian
BcsroN, March IA Judge Nerrick to day placed
the assets of the Grocers Bank, in this city, in the
hands of s. G. Reed and Z. H. Robinson, with au
thority to pay liabilities.
NEW YORK, March l5.-The Herald's Nicsra-
guam correspondent states: 1.-THE Government does
not intend to seize any ocean steamers; that the
Company has sufficient property IN the country to
satisfy the claim of the Government, which is esti-
mated at $3.50, 600" He states, also, that Great
Britain has sent Commissioner to confer with the
Government of Nicaragua upon the Central Ameri.
can question. The Commissioner representing the
Government, and the English Commissioner, met
at Graytown and agreed upon a basis of settlement
that will settle the question without regard to the
United States.
PIrTsBURG, March Is, nOon-There is no imme-
date prospect of a breakup in the river, which is
receding slowly every day. The weather is clear
aud pleasant.
NEw YORK, March l5-The steamer George Law
arrived at noon to-day, bringing $l,2O0,0O0. She
brings dates from Valparaiso to the DIST Of Feb
ruary and Lima to the 10th of February.
There is nothing important from Panama.
Trade in Valparaiso steady, with large sales Of
imported goods. Flour is dscling. Copper SIS.
Hides Sl6
There were some political disturbances at Peru.
LOUISVILLE, March l5-The steamer Aeonia de
parted.
The river is falling slowly
CAIRO, Mlrch ia passenger named J. B.
Jones' residing in Mississippi boarded the steamer
Ohio Belle at Smithand. On the arrival of the
boat at the foo: Of Cash Island, he offered Mr. Ste
phens, first clerk, counterfeit money for his passage
which Stephens refused. Jones commenced ours
ing him Stephens ordered him out of the cabin
Jones walked out and deliberately turned round
and shot Stephens Immediately under the left arm.
He fell and expired in ten minutes, without utter
ing word Jones was arrested aud taken to Hick4
man to be lodged in Jail
The river is falling.
The steamer Humboldt, bound for Nashville,
passed up this morning.
1t showed all last night, and is cold and cloudy
this forenoon.
CINCINNATI, March -, noOn-Flour dull, Goa
5 IS; Provisions unchanged, Whisky lower, 1871;
Groceries very firm; Sugar sta9t; Coffee l2tal2t.
River feet, still receding slowly. The weather
continues pleasant.
NEW YORK, March is, noOn-Flour i dropping
Wheat is dull-Southern red ~ i 90 Corn is
firm Mess Pork 1915. Ohio Whisky SOi
NEw ORLEANS, March Cotton-Sales of 800
bales. The lower qualities improved most, and the
market closed with an active demand 10 lower quail
tiles. Orleans middIing 9sc. Increase at this port
over last year. 43l 900 bales. Stock on hand,
29l, 600 bales. Freights on Cotton to Liverpool
3D.
Coffee ll4Il2c. Sugar 7sc. MoIasses soc.
Sterling Exchange 81.
NEw YORK, March IS, evenug-Cotton is active
with sales OF 1000 bales Orleans fair lotc, up
land midding 9Ec Holders are demanding an az
vance.
Flour is dropping Coffee is dull. Sugar firm.
Molasses firm. Linseed Oil So.
CNcINNArr, March Is. evening-Flour $40
Bulk shoulders and sides 5sa6sc. Mess Pork Sl4.
Whisky nominal Groceries firm.
The river is sti'l falling slowly, with nine feet
scant in the channel.
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