Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-12-13
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CONGRESS.

PENSION and Military Academy Bills were na's
Various portions of the Presidents mesSao, passed
red. o. were N.
WASHINGTON, Dec 7tb ~.
SENATE.-Ye sterday, Mr.. Powell os,. .u' l06O
ton that the secession portion of the mesaano %
referred to special committee of thirteen 'uO0dk
the necessary amendments to the Copstitnt;o 'ORde
HOUSE-The Speaker appointed sneoisI
tee OF hirtythree-being one from each Stat 'Oun
slider the secession portion of the message Co.,
Both Houses adjourned until Monday
Caucus of Southern Congressmen-Rau
Duties. 0Hh
WASHINGTON, Dec. Sb rO,,
A caucus of Southern Congressman will h.i +0oo
day.
The Treasury Department was compelled t5..,,,,
ty thousand dollars to Boston yesterday fl. s pae
there during the week being insufficient for tb,t sFs
WASHINGTON CRY, D. G., Dec. llb 1 Ioao
In the Senate, Mr. Powell's resolution. On ~, .oG
that portion of Presidents message RELATING ~ ''s
to committee of thirteen, was debated ~ sStN
was long and intensely interesting No vote
HoUsE.-Mr. Hawkins renewed bis reouoot ~ ~Aa
cused from serving on the committee of tb;,tu "@
No vote taken.
A bill passed the House authorizing the is,n. -,
millions of Treasury notes.
RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY Conn
The Secretary of the Treasury, Mr.. CoBB, Of c.,,.
has resigned his office in the Cabinet
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 10Th Ion
The Senators from all the Slave States met IN NV,
in the Capitol on Saturday, for consultation u.s%
Crittenden, Powell, and Others, urgently apnla ,,+
otto sentiments urging the South to restrain nrpcr1
action on the present occasion. No proposition wv
made requiring vote, and the caucus adjourned ,u.
WINGED that at least six States would immediately m
The Missouri delegation in consultation On SatD,3~
night resolved that they would all stand by The rr
until it was ultimately dissolved.
Dark gloom pervades this whole communitv TL
action of Congress to-day is anxiously looked for
UNION MEETINGS NORTH.
TRENTON, N. j.. Dec 18th, 1861
An immense Union Meeting was held here YESTERDAY
Commodore Stockton presiding. An address and cs,
lutons were adopted, particularly severe on the Mort.
ern multiplying States and demanding that their puD
ing laws be rescinded. They speak kindly of the South
A Committee was appointed to consult with oas
States.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18th, 1860
An immense Union Mass Meeting is held here todr
at noon in Independence Square. Bishop Potter OPEN
with prayer.
Private advices say that there is a GENERAL REy
TON in public sentiment in the Eastern Northern
Middle States.
Arrival of the Asis--AllIes before Pekin
New YORK, Dec. 9Th, 1860
The steamship Asia has arrived at this port from Ir
erpool bringing dates to the 25th ult.
Advices from China represent the allies as before d
city of Pekin. Negotiations pending.
The balance of the general news is unmportant
LIVERPOOL, Nov. Is, 1860
Cotton is unchanged. Flour has declined 3D., mi
Wheat I'd. Corn quiet. Provisions heavy Con
soils 931S 9324.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
PORTLAND, Me-. Dec. 6, 1860
The Steamship Canadian, with Liverpool dates b
| the 22d ult., has arrived here.
The general news by this arrival is uDimpOrtant
THE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, Nov q, 1860
Cotton-Sales for three days reached $4,000 bales:
The market opened very Gull, at decline Of 78djn
erior qualities declined more. On Thursday The tm
of the market improved, but there was no advance
prices The stock in port is $4,000 bales, Of ThA
$4,000 bales were American.
Flour has declined cd. Wheat declined 3D. 5d-
Corn is quiet and former quotations steady. PrO7sa
dull, Rice, Rosin and Spirits Turpentine dull. CoS'
closed at 931a 935s.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ST. JOINS, N. F.. Dec. l2th lO5"
The steamship Europa arrived of Cape Race ysA
day, from Liverpool, with dates to the LIST instant
brings no news of Importance.
The American Monetary Crisis is beginning %
felt in England. Large specie shipments are coming
America.
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
DEC. l, 1861
Cotton-Sales of the week reached 10000 OaF''
Market firm. There was large home demanu' ~
all qualities have slightly advanced. Stock III y
527 600 bales of which 100000 are American
Flour dull and all qualities have slightly dec,.
Wheat dull and declined l I'd. Corn quiet ~
declined cd. on the week. Rice unchanged ~"
heavy at 5s 3D. IS. I'D. Turpentine dull
Consols 93a 931s.
NEW YORK MARKET. -,
New YORK, December H. l0""
At the close yesterdGyl -
Gotten firm, with sales of 1000 bales MlOu ~ "A
, lands 81 10 cents. Flour firm; Southern ., Q
81 80. Wheat firm. Corn firm. RoSln duO ~
Rice dull at 80 Al.
Later from Mexico ,L;n n
New ORLEANS, December 10.-The SVe" nas Sr arms
, coma, Capt. Smith, from Brazos Santiago Luz
She brings $l95,OOO in treasure. .u,irpd 81