The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-23
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.
EASTERN NEWS.

news from Ot. LOulo W Jdu Z4t0
FLaRE-UP IN THE SENATE.-A dispatch from
New York, of Jan. 22d, gives the following ac-
count of hare-up in the U. S. Senate from the
Heralds Washington correspondence:
In the 'executive session of the Senate to-
day, an angry discussion arose between Judge
Douglas and Senator Fitch, when words were
used which it is thought, must lead to a duel
The dispute occurred in the debate on con-
firming Potter, of Ohio, as Collector of Toledo
Mr.. Pugh opposed Potter's nomination, as
the man displaced was his friend. He said if
the President desired an issue with him (Pugh)
be was ready for it. He denounced the ap-
pointment and called on every Senator who
was bis (Pugh's) friend to vote against it.
Mr.. Douglas responded, saying tina: he would
vote with the Senator from Ohio. He then
branched off on to the Illinois appointments,
and said they were dishonest, corrupt and in
competent
Senator Fitch interrupted Douglas, and said
it was untrue.
Douglas reiterated what he had said.
Fitch again said it was untrue. (Cries of or
der were then made.)
Douglas then continued the debate.
Fitch replied to Douglas with great bitter
ness, and said that Senators knew how to prize
anything coming from that quarter. (Cries of
Order)
Mr.. Douglas then replied, and was called to
order.
Motions were then made that Douglas be al
lowed to go on in order
JEFF. Davis opposed it, and said, turning to
Douglas. that he had listened with Indignation
to the language used and it was that OF a high
wavman aud bravo.
The debate was continued some time, when
motion was made, and the Senate adjourned.
1t was said that the lie was given, and many
severe personal remarks made.
LOUISIANA SENAToR.-The Democratic men,
bers of the Louisiana Legislature met in eau
Gus, Jan. 22d, to nominate a u. s. Senator.
Forty-two ballots were taken without making
any choice, when the caucus adjourned until
the next Monday. There were four candidates
before the caucus, and Mr.. Benjamin, the pres
cnt incumbent, was two votes ahead of any
other candidate.
KANsAs.-Thc difficulties in the southern
part of Kansas have been quieted. Capt. Mont
gomery has voluntarily given himself up TO the
authorities to await trial upon the charges of
completely in the recent troubles on the South
crn border. Captain Brown is reported to have
left the Territory. No further difficulties are
apprehended.
Cass is subject to frequent attacks of uncon-
seriousness, which disable him for days. After
this, he goes about again apparently as well as
usual The signs of failing are regarded with
apprehension by his friends.
E. KIDNAPPING IN KANsAs.-The Leavenworth
(Kansas) Times gives an account of the kidnap-
ping of a mulatto named Charley Fisher, who
subsequently, escaped. On the evening of Jan.
18th, the citizens of Leavenworth held an in
dgnatiOn meeting, and adopted q series of res
outions, the most pointed of which is the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, That We hereby pledge ourselves to
mete out summary punishment upon any per-
son who shall hereafter aid in kidnapping any
freeman in LeavenwOrth city, and we call on
all good citizens to endorse the sentiments ex-
pressed in this resolution.
FROM HAvANA.-A dispatch from New Or
leans, dated Jan. 22d, says: The steamer Ca
tawba has arrived with Havana dates to the
10th. The Havana papers publish statement
that Gen. Renau has offered COncha fifteen mil
lions to declare Cuba independent. Threats
are made to massacre any American conspira-
tors.
FuJRUsTRRs ARREsTED-The Mobile papers
state that, upon the affidavit Of Lient. Caldwell,
of the revenue cutter McClelland, United States
Marshal Godbald has arrested Capt. Maury, o.
IL. Mcdonald and Colonel Etzner on two sepa-
rate charges; first. obsructing the duties OF
marinc officer and second. for setting on foot
an expedition in breach of the neutrality laws.
TmE CUBAN PURCHASE CoRREsPoNDENCE.-Th
President has sent to the Senate message In
reply to the resolution calling for copies of the
correspondence which may have been had with
r. ~, Of Cnoin OF
government, in relation TO the proposed pur-
chase of the island ofCuba by the United States,
not vet made public. The President states
that no such correspondence has taken place
which has not been communicated to Congress.
He adds: ain my last annual message stated
that the publicity which had been given to our
former negotiations on this subject, and the
large appropriation which may be required to
effect the purpose, render it expedient before
making another attempt to renew negotiations
that should lay the whole subject before Con-
gress"
The NEW u. S. CENsUs.-The Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia Press says
The expenses of taking the new census will
he about one million and half dollars. The
North, at the Presidential election of 1854, will
be in a majority of about two two to one."
ANNEXATION OF BRITISH Washing
ington, Jan. 2l.-In the House, to-day, Mr..
Farnsworth, of Illinois, asked leave to offer
long preamble setting forth the Importance of
our possessing all the British American Posses
sions. and concluding with resolution in
structing the Committee on Foreign Relations
to inquire into the expediency of initiatory
measures to secure them by an honorable
treaty.
DowNIEvnLE-The Marysville Express, of