The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-17
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Senator Slidel placing thirty millions of dollars
at the disposal of the President to negotiate the
purchase of Cuba, was discussed at much length,
and with considerable animation, yesterday, in
caucus of democratic Senator's The opinions of
the different speakers by no means harmon
ious. The caucus adjourned without coming to anv
conclusion upon the subject.
We learn, through private letters received from
DR.. Irwin, a surgeon in the army, that the old
Compadre silver mines, Fort Buchanan, in
Arizona, and which were once exceedingly rich but
whose location has for many years remained un-
known, have recently been re-discovered. The site
of these ancient mines is marked by the ruins of
thirteen furnaces. Large sums of money had been
offered at different times as a reward to any party
or parties who should be so fortunate as to find
them.
From the Reporter Of the Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. l6.-Commander Perry has
been ordered to the command of the storeship Re-
lief, soon to leave for Aspinwall. Lieut. FitZ-
gerald, recently restored to the Navy has been or
dered to the same vessel
Mr.. Mercer, dropped as midshipman but restored
as lieutenant, has resigned.
l.. l.. Dawson, of Texas late Clerk of the Land
Office, has been appointed Second Lieutenant of the
Marine Corps.
The Treasurer's statement shows the amount
subject to drafe to be So, OO0 and the receipts
for the week S726, ,000 an increase over last week
Of nearly $4,000. The drafts issued amount to
S5SS 900, and the drafts paid to S644 OOO lea
net balance of 81 ,Ol7 600
caucus of the Democratic Senators was held
yesterday, on the Presidents recommendation, in
reference to Cuba. A debate of some three or four
honrs ensued, involving the question whether any
steps should be taken in relation to it. and if So of
what character. According to the best attainable
information, MIR. Mason made the opening speech
and was followed by Mr.. Hunter and Mr. Shields.
Though favorable to the acquisition of Cuba they
thought action at this time mpolitic and calcula-
ted to impair rather than improve our prospects to
that end. Mr.. Douglas regarded appearances as
gloomy but would support Mr.. Slidell's bill placing
In the hands ofthe President $50 000 to be used in
negotiation He expressed the belief that the Pre-
sident would not endorse this measure without sui
clent data to Justify him in doing. He (1r. Doug
as) had long desired the acquisition of Cuba In his
Judgment there was but one mode. and that was on
the happening of another case similar to that of the
Black Warrior, to seize the Island by wav of recla
nation, and negotiate afterward. Mr.. Davis and
others did not like the suggestion of Mr.. Douglas
and the discussion, at this stage of the proceedings
became intensely interesting: the best ability of the
participants therein being put forth. Mr.. Slidel,
OF course, advocated his own bill. Messrs Davis
Toombs, Gwin, Bigler and Clay favored the idea of
increasing to sufficient extent the foreign inter
course fund leaving the matter to the discretion of
the PRESIDENT, as in previous cases. Mr.. Iverson
thought that Spain could be neared with the oues-
ton OF Cuba, by repeal Of such parts of our laws
a restrain the action of our citizens towards for
elgn powers, or something to this effect.
The determination of caucus was, with a few ex-
ceptions, to favor the recommendation of the Pres
ldent, although the precise mode in which it should
De consummated was not so clearly indicated but
the probability is the Senate will pass Mr.. Slidelrs
bill
Orders have been issued from the War Depart-
ment similar to those which were sent to Kansas
pending the former trohbles, namely To use the
four or hive companies of troops now there as a
Ifffly To tI,,I
ent disturbance in that Territory
, According to report, when the Senate French
Spollation Bill which is now the Speakers table,
shall be taken up for reference, an effort will be
made to pass it by suspension of the rules and under
the operation of the previous question.
Revolution in Hayti
BOSTON, Jan. 15.-Later Gonaives advices have
been received here. revolution broke out in
Hayt December %. party of Republicans, lead
by Gen. Geiard, took the city of Gonaives and
proclaimed their leader President. He entered the
city with his followers, and the inhabitants are
joining him wherever he goes. Aux Caves, JAG
mel, and all the South, have declared in his favor
st. Marks, small fortified place, was in flames on
the list, on account, probably, of division of opn
ion on the part of the inhabitants. Gen. Gefard
was to have entered it on that day, and probably
did meet with some opposition.
Later from Havana.
NEW ORLEANS, JAM 13.-The steamship Empire
City, with Havana dates of the 10th, has arrived
Sugar dull at 81 rials. Stock in port 27 900
boxes. Lard firm at II cents.
Exchange advancing, and sterling quoted at 1314
premium, New York 81 premium
The slave trade was active in Cuba nearly two
thousand Africans are reported to have been
landed.
There had been extensive smuggling of lard un-
der the guise of potatoes, and an order would be
issue: soon requiring cargoes to be certified by the
Spanish Consuls at their port of departure.
Marine Disaster
New YORK, Jan. 15.-The ship Eliza Mallory,
from Bristol, England, for New York, put into
Galway, Ireland, on the 9th, in sinking state,
having lost mainmast, sails, boats, etc.
Canadian Affairs.
TORONTO, c. W., Jan. 15.-It is said that des-
patches have been received from England by the
Canadian Government containing the command that
her Majestys award of Ottawa for the seat of gov
ernment be carried.
Marine Disaster.
New YORK, Jan. ia despatch received here
states that the schooner Woodbne, from Attakapas,
for Baltimore, had put into Savannah in distress
Her cargo is insured in Louisiana and in this city,
Arrival of the Niagara at Boston.
BosToN, Jan. l5.-The steamer Niagara from
Liverpool via Halifax arrived here at noon