New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-12-17
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NEW YoRK, Dec. 1.-THE steamship vfgo, which
sailed from Liverpool on Wednesday, the 2ssf ult,
and tonched at Queenstown the evening OF the fol-
lowing day, reached her dock to-day.
Her news has been anticipated by the Europa
and North Brfton.
Departure Of the City Of Washington.
NEw YORK., Dec. I5.-The Liverpool, New York
and Philadelphia Mail Company's steamship City
Of Washington sailed from this port to-day for Liv-
erpool via Queenstown, taking $4,000 Of treasure
on freight. The latest New Orleans mail dates
taken out by her are those of Monday 10th inst;
the latest teegraphc dispatches are those Of yes
The Money Crisis in new York.
NEW YoRK, Dec l5.--The breaking ne of the
Cabinet at Washington, and the alarming condition
Of Che country, caused a decline of several per
cent. in stocks to-day.
Grand Union Meeting in View York.
NEE York, Dec. I5.--A large and influential
Union meeting was held in this city at noon toia
to take into consideration the present poiscal
condition Of the country and to adopt measures to
pacify the South.
4 motion to appoint MflIard Fillmore Conlmis-
s5oner to proceed to South Carolina was under
discussion.
Hessrs. Malard Fillmore, Greene G. Bronson and
Richard sotIssrs were subsequently selected as !
Corasnittee to visit the South.
Sloop-ofWar to be Sent toCharIessons
WELLINGTON Dec 85.-M is understood here
that tie q. s. sFsopofwar Brooklyn Is to prepare
for seayforthwitt and to be. held III readiness to
proceed to the defence Of the Government forts
near Charleston al a moments warning.
Later rom New Mexico
TSDEFE-psscE, Dee. 15.-The New Mexican mail
which left Santa Fe onthe 2tsh ult., arrived here
to-day.
Reports we're current that tie Comanehe Indians
had attacked the U 8 mail. But were repulsed
with great loss.
/ Fugitive sIayeCase in Canada.
TORONTO, G. W., Dec. 15.--In the extraditon case
of the slave jones, the Qaeen's bench has decided
to give up the prisoner to the United States.
Forthcoming Speech ex-senator Benjamin.
WAsHINGToNy Dec. 15.-s5enator Benjamin, of
Louisiana, contemplates making speech shortly
in which lie wilb advocate the princiRaes Of seces
sion.
| Dlsunion Abroad
| WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The secessionists assert
that several European Governments will promptly
recognize the independence osany of the seeding
States. -4.5iI5 7s.5.5=z51 "a &
| Arrival 81 the Europa at Boston.
] Boston. Dec. 15.-The Cunards steamship Europa,
before telegraphed from Cape Race and Halifax,
arrived at this port ae-day-
4 Her mails have been fully delivered. Those for
the South were sent OF in the evenings train
| Steam Between HaEre and New Orleans.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.--It is reported In certain
quarters here, that the French line Of steamers
destined to run between Havre and New York, will
make New Orleans terminus instead of the former
/ place. N7 ~
National Fast nay.
WASHINGTON, Dec l5.-The President has APP
pointed the 4th of January next as day Of fasting
and prayer.
Domestic Markets.
NEW York, Dec. 15.-The sales of cotton today
sum up l500bales at 10c. Aliddling. There were
$3.50 bbls flour sold at 81 55 10 81 60 for Superine
State. Corn closed dull, with sales of 10000 BUSH
els at &c. to 64c. Pork rules dull at SIS 62A to sl6
The sales include 200 bbls. Sugar steady--sales of
ls5 boxes Cuba at lie. to and 100 hhds at SIC.
The sales of New Orleans molasses comprised 1900
bbls. at Sic. to 35c. per gallon.
CINCINNATI, Dec. l5.-The flour market closed
dull with sales of 1900 bbls at 81 to 81 10 for SUI
perfne. Whisky is quoted at l4c. per gallon.
Oats are worth 25c. per bushel Lard sold at s4e.
to &c. Sugar-sales at &c to IIe. There were sales
Of Moasses at 2Sc to soc, Coffee is quoted at 13c.
to lac. for Rio. y
River Intelligence.
LOUISVILLE, Dec l5.-The Ohio river at this
point continues to rise with nine feet four inches
water In the canal by the mark u IA EN-,