Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-02-22
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WAsHIEeros, Feb. 20.-SEsLrx-Mr. Mason
stated that the existing maps of Central America
were nearly all of British origin. therefore in view
of conflicting opinions between Che American Gov
eminent and Great Britain, the committee on For
eign Relations considered it immediately important
that correct map be procured for diffusion
throu shout the Union. The coast survey had pre-
pared such a map, and be moved that a thousand
copies be printed.
The motion was agreed to-
Mr.. Weller reported lbiI for the relief Of OIL
and soldiers Of the army who sustained loss 10
the disaster to the steamship San Francisco
Nr. asmlin reported a bill establishing a cvlIec
ton district of she United States, and designating
port of entry and delivery in the same.
After variety Of other miscellaneous business,
the Senate resumed the consideration of the Gen.
tral American question. After brief discussion it
was made the order for Tuesday.
The resolution calling for the Journal of the Ma.
val Board, was further debated upon and passed.
Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-The resolution asking power to send
for persons and papers in the Kansas contested
election was passed by three msjority. It was sub
sequently reconsidered by 9 majority.
On motion Of Mr. Orr, it was rscommitted to the
Committee on Elections, with instructions to report
the grounds on which they asked for power to send
for persons and papers in the Kansas election
Also to consider the proposition of Mr. Dunn,
appointing J. H. Bradley aud S. S. Baxter, of
Washington, commissioners to take dispositions,
clothed with full power to procure information with
view TO elicting truth all controverted matters
suggested by Reeder and Whitfield.
The election OF Chaplain was indefinitely post
poned
NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-The Tribune's correspon-
dent telegraphs there must be come mistake in
the first telegraphic dispatch of the Canadas news
alleging that angry words passed between Lord
Clarendon and Mr. Buchanan on the Central Amer
lean question, neither of these parties being likely
to resort to such arguments; bides there has been
no important correspondence between the two Gov
ernmcnts on this subject since the Presidents mes
sage which would provoke any extreme opinions or
actions. Clarenden's speech in the House Of Lords
stating he had proposed referring the matter to ar
btrstion Of the third power must be a revival of
submitted to this Government but in convention
between Mr.. Buchanan and Lord Clarendon
About year ago Lord Clarendon proposed it as
adjustment. Mr.. Buchanan replied then that
there was only one potentate whom the United
States would in any way consent to accept as arbi-
traitor. lie was Nicholas of Russia, whom England
had made war with.
Il -. ri
Gently renewed this offer, hence the allusion in bis
speech
Our Administration viii not now accept the ar
bitrator.
Over 10000 copies of Wilson's speech were sub.
scribed for by House members before be finished
speaking
Mr.. Hckman's debate on Kansas attracted favor
able attention.
The Union" Will soon publish an interesting
correspondence between Mr.. Horton, of New York,
and Mr.. Rust, OF Arkansas in relation to letter
by the former published in the Northern papers,
about he difficulty between Rust and Greeley
The letter was very abusive of Mr.. Rust, who de-
mauded retraction of Horton or personal satisfac-
ton. The retraction will be made in the columns
of the Union.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2O-In the National Coun-
Gil President Bartlett presided. After much debate
they admitted reporters.
There was an exciting debate upon resembling the
18th section. The debate continued till s o'clock,
P. NJ, when the resolution was amended by direct
ing the committee from each State to substitute
declaration of rights, by a vote of l04 to 65. .,
scene Of confusion ensued, ending by an ad
journment, pending the vote on the resolution as
amended. IL is believed the whole Southern dele.
CATION will withdraw if the resolution prevails.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20-A bill removing Mr.
Huity, the Know Nothing Sheriff, has been passed
by both branches of the Legislature, by strict
party vote, causing considerable feeling among the
friends Of the Incumbent His election was con.
tested in consequence Of the Illegal destruction Of
ballot boxes.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. POE D. WorrelI, charged
with the murder of Gordon, in Missouri, was arres.
ted las. night at Dover, Delaware, by the officers
WHO tracked him thither. He goes west with them
voluntarily, without waiting for a requisition. He
denies the commission of the murder, but acknowl-
edges standing by at the time. The prisoner had
pair Of saddle-bsgs with blanket which Cor
CONS brother-in law recognized as belonging to the
deceased. The arrest was made 10 the house of
Worrelrs father.
INV YORK, Feb, 2O.-The Collins steamer Adri
attic sailed at noon to-day. on her first trip from
the U. S to Liverpool. She carried out 1853 pas
sengers. The q. s. steamer, George Law, with
mails for North and South Pacific Ocea n, left this P
N. for AspiuwAll. She takes large number of
passengers for California.
HALIFAX, Feb. 20.-The steamer Alabama, des
patched from New York in search of the Pacific,
arrived here to day. She crossed the Banks 10
latitude 4S. but says nothing Of the Pacific.
WAsHINGroS, Feb. 2l.-The Senate bill estab-
fishing Young Mems Library has passed.
House-Ths contract for furnishing guns to the
Indian Department has been awarded to H. z.
Lemon, Of lancaster, Pa.
WHEELING, Va, Feb. 2l.-Jsnes Taylor, G. P.
Of the Grand Encsmpment of Virgins /. o. o. f.,
this morning put an end to his existence in fit Of
temporary insanity, By stranguAtiOn.
NEw YoRK, Feb. 2l.-The Tribune's correspon.
dent writes from Washington that Gov Shannon
was instructed before leaving here, TO avoid COM
plcaiion, and in case any eIigency should arise by
which the United States troops may be employed,
the officers in command will be required to commu.
ncAte with the President before resorting to eI-
tremes.
The report that su,hority hes been given TO ara
rest or interfere with the members Of the Couven.
ton at Topeka is unfounded. II any attempt shall