Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-13
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NEW ORLEANS March 1.-THE steamer
Tennessee with Vera Cruz dates of the 7th,
and city of Mexico of the 9Th, has arrived.
| The papers are filed with details Of the
civil war. 49,
The states of Guerrero, Michoacan, Guere-
taro and Guano Juato display the strongest
disafection to the new government.
Doblado, Parrodi and Arteaga are fortified
at Celayo, in the State of Guiana Juato, with
5000 men and ~ pieces of artillery
The Government forces are near Celayo,
awaiting achievements, when il is supposed
an action will take place.
Robbery after robbery is reported
Alvarez is in the field with 5000 cavalry
against the new Government.
The downfall of Zuloago is considered GER
tain. =
1t is rumored that the new Government has
already been pronounced for at Guadala-
hara.
CARA has possession of Tampico.
The whole country is in lamentable con-
dition.
CINCINNATI March 1.-THE Seneca County
and Union Sandusky Bank Notes are refused
by the Brokers.
| WASHINGTON March 11.-Senate.-Polk
! spoke on the Kansas question, denying the al
| legations of frauds and violations committed
by Missourians, and contending that the po-
| litical preponderance of Kansas was pro-
! slavery.
Benjamin reviewed the history of slavery
| on both continents, and said it was common
law, as well as recognized by the constitution.
| He defended the Supreme, Courts decision In
the bred Scott case, and eulogized the Judges
| giving the majority opinion of the Court, and
commenting severely on the dissenting Judge.
The Senate passed the House deficiency bill
and adjourned.
HousE.-Ssyeral appropriation bills were
| taken up.
Kansas and Utah were discussed. Ad-
| journed.
| A collateral test vote on Kansas and Lee
! compton is expected in the House tomorrow.
| The Anti-Lecomptonites are confident OF sue
cess.
BosroN, March-12-The ship Helen, of Bos-
| ton, from London to Melbourne, burnt at sea
| on the 7th of December. The crew was
saved.
By on arrival we have river Platte dates of
! January 10th.
The war in Montevideo continued.
The city was besieged.
Communication with the country is free
| except for soldiers.
ST.. LOUIS. March 12.-The steamer Arkan-
| sas, with goo troops of the seventh regiment,
| from Fort Smith for Utah. sunk loo miles be-
low Cairo. 1t is not ascertained whether any
| lives were lost
Utah news represents that the Mormons are
preparing 10 fight.
WASHINGTON, March -Senate-Chandler
is speaking on the Kansas question.
HousE-The Consular Diplomatic bill
passed.
CINCINNATI, March I2.-Flour 65(93 20.
Whisky 164. Mess Pork Is l24@l5 rs.
Bulk shoulders 81. Lard 81. Sugar 79S.
Molasses 34Co35, Coffee 1l(9I2.
ST. LOUIS, March I2.-The river is rising
rapidly with 10 feet water to Cairo.
ST. LOUIS, March I2-Flour so. Red
wheat 7Sl(e93. Mixed Corn 3793s; White
| 4O(945. Oats 37(G3S. Hemp IS. Tobacco
Lugs 20@6 20. Seed leaf s 1908 Is.
WASHINGTON, March l2.-There was a de-
sultory and sharp discussion respecting the
majority and minority reports of the Investi-
eating Committee unconcluded. Adjourned
till Monday.
New YORK, March 12-Cotton quiet-sales
1000 bales; Flour firm; Wheat 81 30(9Sl 521
for Southern white; Corn 6s(969 for WI; te
and II for yellow; Mess Pork Sl6 90(G SIC IS;
Bacon SsGd9g; for hams; 6s0971; for should
ers; Lard 9s910i; Tallow 103: Sugar and
Coffee firm; Tobacco COLI; Rice dull.
New ORLEANS, March l2.-CottOn, sales
1000 bales 1l(Gl1!; week sales $500 bales;
Receipts 90 500 bales; decrease in receipts at
this port $500 bales; decrease at all ports
600 Dales; bulk meats $500 for shout
ders, hams 7(G71, sides u; Freight unset
tied; Sterling 797l; New York }(Gl dis.
WASHINGTON, March -Senate.-Mr.
Chandler virulently. assailed the President.
He denied that slavery was a creature of
common law of England. Mr.. Hunter is
| now replying.