Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-02-28
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 26-HoUsE.-Mr. Campbell,
Of Ohio, from the Committee on Ways and Means,
reported bills to supply deficiencies in appropria
tons for the support Of Military Academies, and
the payment of invalid and other pensioners.
The Speaker laid before the House a message
from the President transmitting and recommending
to the consideration of Congress, the communica-
tion from the Secretary of War, giving his reasons
for increasing military efficiency, as regards arma4
ment and munitions Of war; and In order to effect
this, il is unnecessary that than the ordinary
means be placed at the disposal of the Executive,
and respectfully suggest and recommend that ap-
pcation be made for the early appropriation Of
100000 for increasing the military efficiency of
the country, to be applied at the discretion Of the
President towards the objects before stated.
Mr. Humphrey Marshall regarded this as war
message designed to operate on either side Of the
water.
Considerable debate arose as to whether the com
munication should go to the committee on Ways
and Means, or the committee on Military Aff,irs
Mr.. Keith thought the committee on Claims a
proper reference both committees claimed the jul
risdctiOn of the subject [Laughter.l Tie debate
was still unconclGded when the House adjourned
SENArE-The bill providing that the laws rela-
tive to pilots steamboats,, and especially they
shall not be so construed as to effect, aunu or i'm
pair the force or validity of State laws regulating
pilots in ports harbors bars at mouths Of riv-
ers, where such waters within the territorial ju-
risdctiou Of such State, was taken up and passed.
bill to suthorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
permit the owner of any vessel to change the name
of the same On presentation of sufficient reasons,
was also passed.
The Senate then resumed the consideration OF
the Central American question.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26.-The passengers BY
the Daniel Webster bring doubtful rumor that
Walker and codemned to be shot, but was saved by
the interference of Walkers officers
CINcINNArI, Feb. 26.-The weather is mild and
has the appearance of rain. River rising. Ice is
running rapidly.
CIScINNArI, Feb. 27.-It has been raining hard
since midnight. The river fell about two feet last
night, but is now rising.
The fugitive slave case, which has been pending,
the United States Commissioner Pendry, decided in
favor of the claimants, and ordered them into Gus.
tody. They are still held by the sheriff under al
Indictment for murder.
LOUISVILLE, Feb 27.-The river was falling yes
terday with eight feet water in the canal 1t is full
Of floating ice. Weather rainy. No more damage
has been done to boats at Cincinnati
ST. Louis, Feb. 26.-The river broke at O clocl
doing great damage to boats. The following steam
boats were sunk-Subnlrine, 40 4; Shenandoah
Highland Mary, Bon Accord, Lamartiue, Fedora
Arch, Sarah Gloon, Splrhawk, Australia, Brunette,
and Louisville Several were carried away from the
landing We have no information Of most of them
Numerous canal boats aud barges were also carried
away. There is great excitement exhibited regard
ing the missing boats, most Of which had steam III
and the crews all aboard The loss, so far, ID esti
mated At 100000.
The river has risen from - to Is feet.
NEW YORK, Feb. -Evening-Southern floul
25a9 rs; Rye -four S7a6 90; Corn meal, Jer
ssy, 5Ol4 80; Whisky SOta9l; Wheat nomina
quotations l 50al 20 for red, goal 80 for white
Rye 0Sll 10 delivered; Corn 72a77; Mess Porl
Is Stalls 81 Prime IS s7al4 90; Beef, sales o
country prime 75a9 so; Mess 10 0OalI 90, anC
repacked Western IL GOALS 30; Beet hams IL 81
alb 5O Cut meats unchanged; Lard easier, lOal
log; Dressed hogs u; Cheese 9all.