New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-12-01
Telegraphed to the New orleans Crescent.
KANSAS MASS CONVENTION.



ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3O.-Dispatches from LeaYen.
worth, Kansas, state that Territorial Mass Conven-
tion had been convened for the purpose Of orgsniz
ing an opposition party to the Republican by re-
union Of the Democrats
This course was strongly advocated by leading
members of the Convention, and resolution was
adopted declaring the slavery question in Kansas
dead issue.
resolution was also adopted in favor Of the ex-
cuson of free negroes from the Territory of Kansas
The speeches and resolutions of the Convention
exhibited a strong tendency towards the principles
adopted by Senator Douglas
There was large attendance at the Convention,
although only six counties were represented.
Later from Utah.
The Utah mails have arrived at st. Louis. The
weather along the route was very severe.
Discovery Of Platina Mines.
It's reported that valuable platina mines have been
discovered by the Cav Indians who refuse to give any
information regarding their location but they are be-
lieved to be located at Smoky Hill on fork of the
Kansas river, on the direct route to Pixies Peak.
The accounts from the Pixies Peak Gold Mines are
still favorable.
Steamboat Accident.
MEMPHIS, Nov. 3O-The steamer Kate Frisbee
sunk on Sunday, bat was subsequently pumped out,
andarriyed here yesterday.
Little Rock Railroad Opened
MEMPHIS Nov 30.-The Little Rock Railroad was
opened as far as Madison to-day.
Arrivals and Departures
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 30.--The steamers Champion and
the Cora Anderson have arrived from New Orleans
The VIM. N. Morrison and the Hiawatha have left
for New Orleans.
Arrival of the Hammonia.
New YoRE, November 3O.-The steamship Ham,
monia, of the New York and Havre line has arrived
at this port, but her news has been anticipated.
The Ship Junior Mutineers.
BosToH, November 30-In the case which has
been on trial for some days past Of the mltineers of
the ship Junior, the jury have returned verdict Of
finding Plummer guilty of murder and CarthR, Stan
ley and Herbert guilty of manslaughter.
Arrivals at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Nov 30--Mr. Forsyth, late Minister
to Mexico, has arrived here from Mobile.
Japan Treaty Arrived.
Lieut. Tatna has also arrived with the treaty lately
negotiated by Mr. Reed with Japan.
Utah Lands.
The President in his forthcoming message, viii
recommend to Congress to put the Utah lands int
the market with view of inducing emigrants to set
tie in the Territory.
Domestic Markets.
New YORK, Nov. 3O.-The sales of cotton to,da,
were 900 bales The market generally was quiet a
previous quotations.
Sugar is steady. Muscovado ranges from 64 to 73
Cvlee closed firm. Rio is quoted at 81 to 12c. No
Iasses Orleans new crop, 42c.
CINGINNATI, Nov. 30.-The Flour market is actiy
at 81 so to 81 40.
Whisky 23c. Mess Pork, Western, $l7.
The Hog market is excited with large transac
tions.
The money market is also active,
River Intelligence.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3O.-rhe river at this point is fal
ing rapidly, 1t has fnllen Is inches during the las
"a hours.
The Illinois river is rising fast above Peoria. Th
Upper Mississippi and the Missouri are falling.
VICEsBURG, Nov. 3O.-The steamer Fairchild passe
down at . and the Jesse Belle at o'clock tn
evening. a.....