Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-26
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WAsHISGToS, March "a sRNArE.-On motion
of Mr. Weller, the Pacific Railroad bill was made
the special order for April I4th.
The bill creating public printing, book binding
and engraving establishment, was made the special
order for April 2lst
The Senate Ii eE adjourned
HoUsE.-A joint resolution was passed, after
some debate, giving new members Of Congress
books equal in value to those which former Con-
gressmen received.
The House then adjourned
The prominent topic of discussion here is the
composition of the Kansas Commission, who are
Western men.
Mr. Campbell, Of Ohio, was elected Chairman,
because he was leader of the anti Nebraska party,
last Congress, and leader of the House this Con-
gress, as Chairman Of the Committee or Ways and
Means.
Mr. Howard, who is regarded as an able lawyer,
was the general choice of the Republicans, vine
objected to Mr.. Dunn, because of his course con-
corning the Speakership.
Mr. Oliver, Of Missouri, was recommended to the
Speaker by prominent Nebraska Representatives,
as their choice for minority member Of the Com
mittee.
The vacancies thus created in the Committee on
Ways and Means and Elections, will probably be
temporarily filed. The investigation will consume
at least two months. The Committee are for thor
Ough scrutiny. They will take Clerk and Stenog-
rspher with them, aud two or three Marshals to
subpoena Witnesses.
LOUISVILLE, March 25.-River, II feet water in
the Canal, aud feet on the Falls. Departed yes.
terday, Ella
NKw YORK, March %, noon.-Flour firm, 6 S7i
az % for Straight State; Wheat firm; Corn finn;
Pork declined, Is rs for mesa; Beef firm; Lard de.
clined to lOc.; Whisky dropping, 2sic
PITTsBURG. March 25, noon River on a stand
with 10 feet water in the channel All the ice In
the Allegheny has run out Weather cool and
cloudy.
NEW ORLEANS, March 24-Cotton advanced
Sales to day %, 600. Orleans Middng, 9ta94;
Sugar e; Molasses 35I; Coffee, Rio, l24; Lard 9.
Fr-ights on Cotton to Liverpool /.
CINCINNATI, March 25, noon-Flour 75a6 90;
Whisky l9fa2O; Provisions unchanged; Groceries
firm; Molasses 4la42; Sugar staS4; Coffee l2sslS.
River rising fast 1t has i5en over feet since Fri
day.
MILWAUKEE,, March "a - The Supreme Court
has rendered a writ of custer against Barstow and
established BashfoId's claims. Bashford has taken
the necessary oath, and assumed the duties of Gov
ernoTship to. day.
WA-HNGroE, March 25-SENATE.-Mr. Mason
gave notice OF bis intention to introduce bill to
amend the act remoddeling the Diplomatic and
Consular System.
On molten of Mr. Broadhead, the Committee on
Military Afiirs were instructed to enquire into the
expectancy of establishing one or more National
Foundries, in accordance with the recommendation
by the Secretary of War, in his annual report.
The Senate then resumed the consideration of the
Defci ency Bill.
After long discussion, the Senate adopted the
amendment OPproprimng $3.50, 900 for paper, ar
rears for printing aud maps
Mr.. Brown remarked that the only way to stop
giving fat jobs of printing worthless documents,
is to establish Government printing office and
abolish the Thanking privilege.
HoUsE.-0n motion Of Mr. Walker, the Judicial
ry Committee were instructed to enquire whether
the Kansas Investigating Committee had the power
to coerce American witnesses, and punish them for
contempt.
hr Campbell, at his request, was excused from
serving head Of the Commission to proceed to
Kansas to take testimony, and Mr. Sherman was
appointed to fiji the vacancy.
Mr.. Phelps introduced a bill authorizing the
President to cause the Southern boundary line of
Kansas to be defined and marked Referred to the
Committee on Territories
CINCINNATI, March 2j-The river has risen six
inches since noon.
CNcINNAri, March 25, evening Flour is firm at
IS. Whisky is duh at l9tal92c. Mess Pork
IA 90. Sugar is in fair demand at Sa9t Moasses
is firm at Hats. Coffee l24
NEW York, March "a, evening Cotton is ac-
tive-sales 1900; Orleans midding LOT, fair III;
market closes buoyaut. Flour, Wheat and Corn
are firm. Pork and Lard dropping Coffee is
firm; Rio II. Sugar is dull Moasses frm.