Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-01-21
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The Spanish steamer, Mexico, sailed from Ha-
vana for Vera Cruz on the 18Th.
1t is reported that one of Santa Annals agents
went in her to observe the state of political affairs
in Mexico.
Advces from that country brought TO Havana by
the British steamer Clyde, we're Of the most gloomy
aspect.
Freights at Havana dull, and vessels leaving for
Gulf ports 10, 600 boxes Of the new crop OF sugar
had come in. All the old crop was in the hands of
spectators.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ls.-Houston has arrived
ALBANY, Jan 19-In the case of the disputed
judgeship of Davies Us Cowes, the Court of APP
Deals to day gave judgmentin favor of Davies
LOUSY LIZ, Jan. l9.-The city election for
loan of one million dollars to the Louisville and
Nashville Rtilroad. was carried by 300 majority.
Also, for loan to erect water works was carried BY
about one thousand.
BALTIMORE, Jan. l9--The mail from the South
brings New Orleans dates from Wednesday to Sat,
urday.
Mexican papers of the sth are filed with articles
showing that the country is still victim to mingled
anarchy and tyrany.
The press law is more inqusitorial than hereto.
fore enacted. Numbers of papers have been
obliged to suspend publication altogether, and
several editors haze been seized and thrown into
prison.
Vihdauri is Strengthening himself for future
movements, with men, arms, AMMUNITION and pro-
visions which he is taking care to secure in album
dance.
WAsHIXGToN, Jan. 10. Hon. JEFF Davis was
nominated U S Senator by the Democrats of the
Mississippi Legislature on the first ballot by u
majority.
SENATE, not in sessi n to day.
HoUsE.-Nr. Clngman offered a resolution du.
ring the call of the roll, that debate, or personal
explanation be in order, and that the rule limiting
members to ten minutes shall not be suspended,
except by the unanimous consent Of the House,
which was adopted
The House then proceeded to vote for Speaker
Banks 81, Richardson 80, Fuller 81, Pennington ),
Campbell OF Ohio 3, Scattering ,.
New YoRK Jan. l9, M.-The steamship Atlantic
sailed az noon to- day for Liverpool She takes no
specie
ST.. Louis, Jan. 19.-Kickapoo Kansas Pioneer
Of the 10Th. says battle took place last night at
EastOn, between the Abotouists and Slavery
Men, the former making the attack One pro-.
slavery man WAS killed and several wounded And
several Of the Abo oni-t. were killed and wound.
ed. company from Lawrence, commanded by
Brown, commenced the fight.
The Kickapoo Rangers and large number of
persons left or Easion
It's supposed the difficulty originated from the
Frpesoil election on the 10Th.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Jan. II The Barque Charles
William, from Boston, has arrived at Savannah.
She reports having fallen in with the British barque
Thomas Richie, from New York. which was com.
pietely disabled by the gale OF the 9Th. The Cap
tain and crew were taken of, and the vessel was
abandoned.
WAsHINGroY, Jan. l8-Mr Mace offered in a
spirit of compromise, rcsolutios declaring Banks
Speaker; VIM. Cullom, (American.) Clerk; A.
}. Glosbrenner, Sergeant at Arms; J. N. johnson,
Postmaster; and T. W. McKnew, Doorkeeper.
The last three being the Democratic caucus nomi
nees were tabled bv a vote of III to 90
Auburn, New York, Jan. lS.-The Auburn
house was destroyed by fire this morning. 1t was
used as a ladies' Seminary The building was val
ued at fifty thousand dollars The furniture was
mostly saved
WASHINGTON, Jan 1S-Mr. Giddings advocated
the adoption Of the plurality resolution declaring
that the House cannot organize on any other prin
cple
Mr.. Cobb said that with the Republicans the is-
sue is Banks Reorganization in preference to
Campbell, Of Ohio, whom they could have elected
the other day if all had voted Tor Mr.. Thoring,ons
resolution
Mr. TaPpan replied to Mr. Cobb, and said that
Mr.. Thorngton's resolution was not fair test, as
the Republicans had made nominations other tdan
Sir. Campbell
The vote for Speaker yesterday showed that
there was not an anti Nebraska majority in the
House.
Mr. Clingman offered resolution that until
Speaker elected, the first business Of each day
shoa.I be to vote. And no debate to be INDUCED
in ill this is done aud that the House shall not
order a vote the third time on the same day.
Pending which the House adjourned.
NEw YoRK, Jan IS, Evening Cotton actiye
sales 5000 bales; market firm. Flour improving,
II. Wheat improving; Western red SIS;
Southern l75. Corn frner. Pork improving;
Western mess II 25 Lard dull. Coffee firm; Rio
l9s Sugar firm, u. Molasses declined TO IS.
Guuny cloth 1875
CNuNNArI, Jan, lS.-N. 0. lard % Green
ham, It. Whiskey dull and lower at 254a255. Su
gar, fair and good fair gas Rio coffee IL. No.
lasses 40.
NEw YoRK, Jan. l9, N.-Flour improving; South
ern s.SI. Mess pork advancing, 1881. Whisky
declined to S54
CINCINNATI, Jan. 10, M-Flour frmer at 6 70.
Hogs firm, G Mess pork, l475al5; advancing.
Whisky 25i.
CNciNNArr, Jan Is, u.-Flour frper 575 is
asked for good brands Hogs 9; bulk sides Z; DO.
shoulders g. Whisky 20, Weather moderatiug
NEw ioRE, Jan. 10, P. M.-Cotton quiet; sales
500 bales. Flour firm, Sos Good Ohio wheat
Arm. Coffee active, Rio III. Sugar firm, Orleans
81 Eolasses dropping at IS Bacon is Ermer,
wanted siaIo; hams ~; shoulders n.
CINciSNArI, Jan 10, P N.-Four steady at 655
Red wheat I ss. Provisions steady. Green shoul.
Gers o. Good fair sugar 5. Fair coffce l2aI2t.
Molasses 40. whIsky is depressed, buyers net
offering over 25.
Nav York, J-n. rs - Flour declined State O6;
Ohio 81; touthern rs Wheat frmer, southern
red % Corn hrmer, mixed, o. Mesa pork Ad.
vanced % l7l2.
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