Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-01-19
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BIZ THE NATIONAL LINE.
reports Furnished by the Associated Press.l
Important from Nicarauga.

Important from Nicarauga.
New ORLEANS, Jan. I5.-The Texas is at the
Bsise, with San Juan dates to the 10th.
The news is important. Henningsen received
reihforcements on the Sth of December, and on the
18th, after a seige OF days, succeeded in driving
the enemy before him with loss Of 400. Hea-
ningsens loss was 200 The odds we're against him
ten to one.
All military stores, artillery and public docuS
ments were removed to Rvas uninjured
Walker took possession of Rivas without oppOsi-
ton, the enemy evacuating upon hearing of his
spproich.
The Costa Ricans had taken possession of al
boats on the San Juan river, thereby cutting of
communication with Walker
A special despatch to the associated press states
that the Costa Rcans we're protected in this act by
the English.
] Three hundred recruits we're waiting at Punta
Arenas, repairing steamer, which would take FIVE
days, when it was determined TO proceed up the
river.
Just as the Texas was leaving messenger ar,
Iived, stating that Walker, fearing something was
wrong, had come over, finding the state of affairs,
recaptured fort San Carlos, which had been taken
! by the enemy, and was rapidly coming down the
river scattering all before him.
! WASHINGTON, Jan. l6 The Senate took up Mr.
Houston's resolution respecting the Navy.
Sir. Mallory opposed it.
| Il then laid aside to consider the settlement
of claims Of Revolutionary officers.
Mr. Toombs moved an indefinite postponement
! Lost-22 against 26.
On motion OF Mr.. Pugh, the consideration Of the
bill was postponed till the first Monday in Decem-
Der next. ayes "a, nays %.
Sixteen private bills were passed and the Senate
adjourned to Monday.
HoUsE-Consdered bills on private calendar
Thirteen private bills passed.
r. Kelsey offered a resolution that the Sergeant
at Arms arrest Joseph L. Chester who did not ans
swer the summons by bis appearance before the
investigating committee. long debate ensued,
when the House passed the resolution nearly unan-
imOusly. Adjourned.
The Agricultural Society appointed a committee
of five to enquire into the disease known as the
4 hog-cholera paper on phosphorus in it's rels-
tOuito the animal and vegetable kingdoms, by Prot.
Webster, of Portsmouth, Va, was read and REFER
red to the executive committee.
Charles L. Flint, of Massachusetts,, delivered
lecture on grasses. Prof. Henry gave an account
Of portions OF the Smithsonian Institute and Patent
Office.
DIR. Newberry delivered address on Agricul-
tural inducements in Oregon and California, which
were less than those OF the Valley of the Missssip
pi. The Pacific regions valuable for agriculture
are very limited
motion to buy Chinese sugar cane sufficient
for hundred was adopted.
A resolution by DR.. Gewbury, recommending
Geological survey in the States, was adopted.
report by Jones, of Delaware, in favor of
petition to Congress for grant of $780, 900 in land
to each SEsts for the establishment OF Agricultural
Universi s was informally passed, over a report
made by The same gentleman last session, on the
subject of Agriculture, with various amendments.
Adopted.
Messrs c. r. Culvert, G. w. P Curtis, B. F.
French and D. Jay Browne, OF Washington, were
appointed committee to memoralize Congress in
favor of establishing an Agricultural Department.
Mr. Curtis delivered an eloquent closing address.
vote of thanks was given to PresidentWlder.
Society then adjourned sine die.
Mr.. j. L. Sweeny, OF New York, who was As.
sistant Doorkeeper of the House last session. and
Mr.. Slmonenton, correspondent of the New FORK
Times, were examined to-day by the investigating
committee. Mr.. Treplet, formerly Chief Clerk of
he Pension Office, and Mr. Chubb broker have
oeen summoned.
The superintendent of public printing asks an
appropriation OF $247 900, the amount required
o finish the printing ordered last session OF Con-
5ress.
New YORK, Jan 1.-THE City of Washington
has arrived at Sandy Hook
Con-ols for money and account closed at 94k
by Liverpool circular OF Richardson, Spence 4
Co on the S0h
The Arabia arrived at Liverpool on the morn
ing Of the 2Sth.
Cotton-The steamers news caused an advance
On Saturday. there market-sales OF two
days 900 bales of which spectators and ex-
porters took IL, 000 Fair and Midding qualities
improved / lower qualities l. Middling Orleans
7-l6; Fair Mobile and Middling Uplands mar
ket firm.
Wheat-Holders demand an advance.
Canton was bombarded on the cath by the Brit
ish under Admiral Seymour.
There has been great advance Of teas in the
British market.
Swiss affairs were unchanged when the steamer
left. There are rumors Of peaceable negotiations
There has been new Minister appointed to
Washington, but the name has not yet been di>
vulged
NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Flour 6 30a6 49, Wheat
advanced 2 cents; Corn advancing; Pork buoyant,
At 20.75s20.S7; Beef, Lard aud Whisky firm.
additional Foreign Ne,os.