New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-12-14
One Day in Advance Of the Mails.

III ths Sehase on the sth inst. Mr.. SlGeiI gave
notice OF bill making an appropriation to facili-
tate the acquisition Of Cuba Natice was also
gwen OF Homestead bill, and of a bill for the
construction OF o railroad in Pennsylvania Avenue.
The remainder of the session was occrpied IN a
discussion Of Mr. Mason's resolution providing for
Investigation into the Harper's Ferry forays n
which Messrs. Trumbnll, YuIee, Clay, Pugh, Mason.
Davis, Brown and Wilson participated. The House
did not ballot for Speaker but resumed the debate
on the slavery question.
On the 9th, the Senate was not III session. having
adjourned to Monday. Of the proceedings in the II
House we find nothing worth mention, except the
following scene:
Mr. Morris, Of Illinois, rising to privileged aues-
ton, caused to be read from the official report the
remark Of Mr.. Kellogg, Of Illinois, that two years
ago MI Greeley was planning and schemine with
Douglas in the parlor Of the latter 70 reflect him
to the Senate by selling out the politics of Illinois.
Mr. Morris also caused to be read Mfr. GreeIeyIs
pa9ncatlon denying the truth Of the charge; and,
pluck. NN $50 Suns. .''s
Mr. Kellogg replied. that but for the fact that he
nag neen personally assaulted in infamous article
In the Tribune, ne would not have said 4 word. as
ne was anxious for the organization Of the Horse
He said that Horace Greeley and Judge Douaias
had been put on trial. and he should hereafter
Mr.. Clark, Of Missouri was called out by re-
mark of Mr.: Kellogg, that report had prevailed
that according to an arrangement, the Missouri
senatorship was to be given to MI. Blair. he be-
lieved this charge against Judge Douglas was 4
falsehood, but he did not attach any importance "a
the statement of Mr. Greeley, whom he believed to
be thief in character and unworthy OF the notice
of gentleman, either in or out of Congress-
Mr.. Kellogg repeated that, as an issue had been
| made, he would meet it fairly. He discaimed hav-
| ing. made an attack ON Judge Douglas. He dealt
Mr.. Logas, of Illinois, said that the charge was
made to injure Judge Douglas. who is the candidate
| for the Presidency of the great Northwest. An
effort made to deprecate Judge Douglas in the
estimation of the South, by associating him with
Mr.. Greeley From this time he would never again
notice his colleague, who shirks from the response
bity OF bringing forward proofs in support Of his
| charge. When he [Mr. Logan] made this charge
in the Legislature of Illinois, and was called upon
| for proof, he did not, like spaniel, stink in the
| corner.
Mr. Logan deliberately advanced toward him as
if with hostile intention, and Mr. Logan perceiv-
ing the movement, put himself in the attitude OF
combat The members at once sprung to the
scene, some Selling Mr.. Logan others restraining
Mr.. Kellogg, amid the greatest excitement. Mem
bers all over the Hall were in agitation. The
Clerk, amid the din and stirring events loudly
called for order, and requested gentlemen to take
their seats. Soon the two Illinois gentlemen were
widely separated.
/ Mr.. Logan, resuming, said he was perfectly COOL
Mr.. Morris, Of Pa, called for the Sergeant-at-
Arms. Order was finally restored.
Mr.. Taylor, of La, said that the time for such
proceedings should cease. [Applause.l The time
has arrived when this species Of discussion, which
could lead to nothing but violence, should termi-
nate, and the representatives of the people should
proceed to the election quietly and with dignity
They should have some competent person to Dre-
serve order
Mr.. Logan said that he had yielded the floor only
for moment. Gentlemen need have no appre-
hension Of a difficulty between his colleague and
Mr.. Taylor said that the House should first be
organized, and then there would be an opportunity
to discuss all these matters in order. The inter-
rupton just quoted would have terminated in q
permanent interruption and perhaps in an adiourn-
if it had not been for the interposition Of the
respective friends of the gentleman from Illinois,
From Baenos Ayres.
Buenos Ayres correspondent writing on the
22d of October states that the negotiations of Gen.
!, Lopez between Buenos Ayres and the Argentine
Confederation progressed very slowly, the bellige-
rents refusing to suspend hostilties for time ut
his request. The squadron of Urquiza passed the
Notifications on the island Of Martin Garcia on the
d l4th Of October after very severe conflict. The
t. firing from the batteries effective. Senior Jose
u Berzes, Commissioner from Paraguay to the United
:. States, had passed through Buenos Ayres on his
p way to Washington, via England. England and
1t France were augmenting their forces in the La
Plata.
g Destructive Fire, etc.
d New YORK, Dec. 9.-The piano forte factory on
Wooster street, belonging to Messrs Bradbury
was destroyed by fire this morning, together with
. a large stock of pianos and materials The loss il
e Sl25 900, on which there was $4,000 insurance.
The building was owned by Henry Bouler, and was
fully insured At noon the rear wall fell and it Is
5 feared that several fremen were buried in the
$ ruins.
Hon. Mr.. Preston, Z. S. Minister to Spain, and
e Baron Rothschild are among the passengers by
v tile Persia, which arrived at this port to-day.
Mrs Wood, wife OF Fernando Wood, the Mayor
e elect, died in this city. this morning.
= The canal commissioners have resolved to close
e | the canals on the 18th inst.
Kansas Election.
). LEAvENwoRTH, Dec. 9.-The entire Republican
State ticket is undoubtedly elected. The majority
4 | will be over three thousand. Every county vet
i | heard from, excepting Leavenworth, gives Re-
Il publican majority. Halderman, Democratic candi
date for Congress- runs ahead of his ticket thus far
e Pixies Peak Express.
s. ST. LOUIS, Dec 9.-The Pixies Peak Express Of
r the 3D. reached Leavenworth with IS 900 in dust
le and large mail Severe weather has set in. Min
|. ing was generally abandoned by reason of heavy
1t snow storms, which have occurred on the plains.
Union Meeting Mt Boston.
- BosToN, Dec. S.-A Union Meeting" was held
~ Mt noon to-day, at Faneu Hail. 1t was attended
N largely, hundreds being unable to obtain admit.
- lance.
y and Ex-Governor Lincoln presided.
"a Prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr.. Blagden Of
y the Old South Church.
Inc PfeSluenG Dfleuy alluded TO the c1fcumSl0n-
ces which seemed to call for the present demon
stration.
A series of resolutions were read. The third re-
y solution says: " However narrow or uncOmpre-
hensible was Browns iniquitous scheme, it was an
q unlisguised assault upon theipeace and welfare Of
# the whole country that we deeply sympathizt
with the people of Virginia in the trying scene they
G have passed through and profier them their civic
authorities, and those of the Federal Government
e our unfailing countenance and support in thu
maintenance OF the laws of the land and the public
peace.'
= The sixth resolution pledges s'our lives, fortune.
i, and sacred honor to uphold the Union.n
q The seventh resolution declares fealty to til,
!, constitution and faithfully and unreserved to carr
/. out all its obligations.
The eighth resolution discountenances everything
e tending to produce alienation between the Nortl
.. and South.
a The ninth denounces the apologists for the late
5 raid at Harpers Ferry, as guilty as those who in
duced it.
he Speeches were made by Hon. Edward Everett
III Hon. Caleb Cushing and letters were read from
eX-Presdent Franklin Pierce, Ex-Governor Morton
Ex-Governor Clifford, Professor Felton, Hon. b. F
ad Butler t. B. Beach, Judge Marston, B. F. Hallett
re and numerous others.
To As public demonstration, the meeting was the
al greatest ever held in New England. The senti
Mt ments of the speakers called forth repeated ap
~ proval.
ID The resolutions submitted were adopted by &C
at camation.
! .0SE WIPED Ol1T.t-A friend of ours receiyel