Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1857-01-14
BY TELEGRAPH.
BY THE NATIONAL LINE.
REPORTS Furnished by the Associated Press.l

WAsHISGToS, Jan. l2-Senste adopted the res
olution by the committee on judiciary, declaring
Harlan not entitled TO seat as Senator-yeas 2S,
nays lS--then adjourned.
House-The navy reform bill passed without an
amendment
Mr.. Orr, from the select committee to examine
the charges of corruption, asked that their enqui-
res be extended to the commencement of the pres.
emf Congress, aud that the committee have clerk,
which we're granted
Mr. Savage asked a suspension of rules, to in
troduce a resolution making the bill pensoning
soldiers of the war Of 1872 the special order for
the first Tuesday in February; but refused by
1873 against IS. Not two-thirds in favor. House
then adjourned.
The committee on territories have prepared q
report refusing the ration of the inhabitants
Of Carson Valley to California. They say California
is too large already, and recommend, to relieve the
Carson Valley people from Mormon expressions,
the passage Of bill now in the calendar for the
prevention and punishment Of bigamy.
The committee have also preferred report
against the organization Of territorial government
OF Are zonia in the Gadsden purchase. They pro-
pose instead thereof establishing judicial district
south Of ella, creating the Office Of surveyor gene
raj, providing for the adjudication of certain land
claims, granting donations Of land to actual settlers
and providing for representation in the legislature
of New Mexico.
The House committee on elections will report in
favor of Hall, of Iowa, whose seat Is contested BY
Curtis, (Republican.)
NEw YoRK, Jan. l2-The steamer Cshswba
sailed this afternoon for Havana and New 0rleaMs
taking about 100000 in specie.
ST. Louis, Jan. l2.-The Democrat has advices
from Kansas to the It'll.
The free State legislature met at Topeka on the
9th, and after short session, adjourned.
The next day, Gov. Robinson resigned. Lieut.
Gov. Roberts was in the territory, but failed to
attend. Much dissatisfaction prevailed. The U.
S. Deputy Marshal arrested seven members under
a writ from Judge Cato; over thirty names were
attached to the writ. The prisoners will be taken
to TIE eumseh for trial.
The President Of the Senate, as acting Govern
or, would deliver a message and determination
exists to push the work through the Legislature if
possible.
NEW YoRK, Jan. l3-The George Law, with
California dates to the goth ult, is below. She
brings $3.50, 900 in specie. She connected at the
Isthmus with the Sonora.
The steamer Granada sailed from Aspinwall for
Havana on 4th of January.
The Golden Gate LETT Panama for San Francisco
on JAM LIST, with passengers and mails of the 2lst
December.
The Sierra Nevada, with large number of re
crults for Walker, left on the ooh for San Juan.
The 0riziba, from San Juan, arrived up on the
18th.
The Supreme Court of California has declared
the State debt, except $500, 900, unconstitutional,
and recommends the adoption of the same by the
Legislature, and that the question of reputation
be submitted to the people. No transfer of stock
has been made since the decision. The people are
opposed to the Reputation. At meeting held in
San Francisco, resolutions were passed, pleading
the redemption Of the debt by the people, which
amounts to over $500, 900. The Court also decided
several other matters in like way effecting city
property, and sanctioned the seizure of the Fre-
mont Mariposa grant for taxes, and the estate will
be sold unless the taxes paid.
The steamer Excelsior, from Liverpool, is sig>
nailed, but her dates, which are to the oath, are
anticipated.
New York, Jan l3.-Flour is steady. Wheat
advancing 20; Red, l SO a 60. Corn
lie firm. Pork buoyant, at 90 S7i. Lard dull, at
l2s. Sterling exchange dull, at ST So.
CINCINNArI Jan 13.-Flour firm at $50. Wbis.
ky, 24a24t. Provisions quiet. Wheat in good
demand.