Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-03-03
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FURTHER NEWS ny THE NIAGARA:
HALIFAX, Feb. % The stesmer Niagara ar
rived this morning with dates to the 14th. IL Is
Tumored that the Persian war has terminated.
Cotton news by the Atlartic caused an advance.
Sales OF the week 81, 900 bales, of which specula-
tors took 25,0C0 and exporters 500. Sales FRI
day IL, 900 bales. Fair Orleans 81; middling Or
leans III middling upland II. Stock of Cotton in
port S42, 600 bales, of which 220 600 were Ameri-
can. The Persia arrived out on the l4th. Her adj
vices caused an advance of 3 l6. Sales that day
we're estimated at IA, 500 bales. Egyptian adj
vanced II; Brazil II. Cousols closed for account
at 94s94t Richardson, Spence 4 Co., quote red
Wheat at ssas.ed. White Wheat esa9.6d. Wes-
tern canal -four 30sa3is. Philadelphia and Balti-
mere 3ls Mixed Corn quiet at 3Ss6daS3-9d
Lard steady Sales frner. Rosn l5s. Coffee
firm. Baring's Circular quotes Welsh rails free on
board at es TO 9s 5s Scotch pig iron on
the Clyde 73s 81. Flour 2sss32s. Spirits Tur-
pentne limited home demand 44ss44s6d. Amer
lean stocks quiet. Manchester advices favorable.
Sugar steady. Lard study Provisions dull.
Flour dull. Wheat very dull. Corn quiet and
steady. Money easier. Consuls 934J94.
The news from London brought by the Niagara,
says that no troops will be sent to Persia or
Canton and that the British troops at Bushire will
Is being made to perfect peace. There is every
reason to hope that negotiations at Paris will ter
inmate in the establishment Of amicable relations
between Persia and England. New troubles are
sa i'd to be brewing in Europe, growing out OF the
question in relation to the prncipates. The
London Times says a satisfactory settlement OF the
question cannot but be endangered by such an i'm
prudent manifest published in the MoDiteur.
The Times also says il will be the duty OF Eng
the integrity OF Turkey and act resoutely TO sup
port resolution taken against the proposed union
of the principalities.
WAsHINGroS, Feb. 2S.--The Senate passed the
House bill prohibiting the importation of obscene
p ints, Statues, &c Also, the House bill, estab.
nshing post Office ofdelivery at Augusta, Ga. The
House bill, making appropriations for the complies
ton of military roads Ia Oregon, was passed.
On motion of Mr.. Crittenden, the Senate pro-
ceeded the consideration of the joint resolution
of the House, increasing the pay Of Lieut. General
Scott. After a brief discussion it was postponed
till Monday. The deficiency bill was taken up and
the Senate struck out the clause appropriatng
Sl65, 600 for books for members of the House. Sen.
ators, 10 the of debate, said this was stu
pendous fraud upon the country.
The Senate passed deficiency and House bills es
tablishing three additional land districts in Nes
braska, and three in Kansas. On motion of Mr.
Wilson, resolution was adopted, requesting the
President 10 communicate to the Senate all cores
pondence with Gov Geary in relation to the affairs
of Kansas. During the recess the Senate proceeded
to the consideration Of the Legislative Executive
and Judicial appropriation BILL an amendment was
proposed by the committee on finance, to create
mission TO Persia. After debate the amendment
was adopted; yeas 25, nays 81.
HoUsE-The report of the select commit zee on
ha n H. sol.o A.
a speech exculpating HIMSELF and concluded by
resigning his seat IS member of the House.
On motion of Richie, the resolution in the Ed.
wards case were tabled. The House then took up
bill, reported from the select committee, to pro-
tect the people against corrupt and secret influence
in matters Of Legislation. Quitman moved to lay
it on the table. The House refused: yeas lO4,
nays &c. After debate the House reconsidered
the vote by which the bill passed; Sc against l2S
then tabled il.
The resolution for the expulsion OF Simonton and
TripIet from the floor Of the House us reporters,
was adopted. The Tariff bill as amended BY the
Senate, was taken up. The House non COT Cured
in the Senates amendment, by 43 against 6. A
committee of conference was asked of the Senate.
Adjourned
ST. Louis, Feb. 2S.-AdviceI from Kansas state
that the Legislature passed law declaring resist
ance to the Territorial Authorities or Laws treason
and punishable with DEATH The bill repeating test
Oaths, which passed the Council, was defeated in
the House unanimously. The Council by resoIu-
tioG, declared the outrage on Geary's house justi>
fed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. es.-The President has is>
sued bis proclamation, ordering the sale of Indian
trust lands in Kansas, in May and June next
There about $50 900 acres of these lands which
will be sold to the highest bidder, but not at less
than the appraised value.
LOUISVILLE, March 2-River--5i feet water on
the falls and "a feet in the canal. Weather very
cold The thermometer, at o'clock this morning,
was IL deg. above zero. Yesterday was very windy.
LEXINGTON, KY, March 2.-The Hamilton Bag
ging Factory consumed by FIRE last night Loss
not known.
CINcISEATI, March, 2.-Flour firm at 25a5 80.
Whisky unchanged t24. Clover Seed Z As. Bacon
Sides at lOf.
ST. LoUIs, March, 2.-The Republican publishes
a letter from Geary to refusing to commission
Sherrod as Sheriff, of Douglas county. He says
Sherrod has been engaged in drunken broil's fight.
ing, shooting &c. and he shall not commission
any one whose passions or habits render him unfit
for proper discharge of bis duties.
The Kansss Legislature adjourned on the 2lst
The Governor vetoed the Census Constitutional
Con venton bill aud signed the Rebellion bin. The
former passed unanimously over the veto.
The Territory is reported quiet
ST. Louis, March, 1.-The House of Representa-.
tives. Of Missouri, Saturday night passed a bill
granting the State Credit TO various Railroads in
the State Aggregate amount 100000.