Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-08
From Washington.

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thing Congress could do is to divide the public
property fairly, after paying the national debt.
Mr.. Crittenden said that the gentleman had bet.
ter have stayed away than to come to make
such propositions. Clingnan replied that when
the Union ceases to protect North Carolina, ths
latter would give good bye.
Senate adjouned.
HoUsE.-The House discussed the question
of printing the Presidents Message. Severa
Southern members refused to vote on the pro
position or amendments, on account Of theiI
States having called Conventions to consider
Secession.
Nothing was accomplished, and the House
adjourned.
The Presidents Message Is condemned by
extremists, both North and South. The con.
servative members, including those from the
border slave States, approve mainly Of the
general principles enumerated.
Fort MeuItrie.
NEW YORK, Dec 5.-Tbe Herald's WASH
| ington correspondent says that the Commander
of Fort houltrie, has asked the War Depart
ment for additional troops and munitions It
is understood that the President and Secretary
Of War, favor the demand, but the rest Of the
Cabinet differ.
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-SENATE.-Powell
moved the reference, to special committee,
that portion Of the Presidents Message reIat-
ing to political affairs.
HoUsE.-Mr. Sherman, from the Committee
on Ways and Means, reported the bill Of sp-
preparations, for the payment of invalid and
other pensions, also, bill for the support Of
the West Point Academy. Referred to the
Committee of the Whole.
Discussion ef the DIsaniOa Question.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-SESArE-Green of
fered resolution eneuiring into the expedi
ency Of establishing an armed police, for the
border States, free and slave, to maintain peace
and execute the Fugitive Slave Law
Hale attacked the Presidents Message, ss
falling to look at the secession movement in
the face.
Brown said; Let's separate.
Iverson said that the withdrawing States dis
claim further allegiance We intend to 90 ost
of the Union before the fourth Of March,
peaeeably If we can, forcibly if we must. Five
States will go out, and Louisiana and Arkansas
will call Conventions pretty soon.
Wigfall thought the President would precipi-
tate the measures he intends to avoid
Salisbury said that Delaware would no, do
anything to lead to a separation Of the States.
Adjourned
HoUsE-The Homestead Bill passed by
vote of l32 to rs.
WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-HOUsE.-The House
passed the Military Academy and Pension bills,
and adjourned.
Arrival Of the CanadIaR-Later from Earope.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-The steamer Canadian
has arrived at Portland, with Liverpool dates
of Friday, Nov 20, via Queenstown. The
steamers Asia, Borussia, Fulton and Vigo had
arrived out.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 23.-Cotton ssles Of Eve
days S3, 600 bales, Of which SPECTATORS and
exporters took 4, 900 bales each. The market
opened very dull, and all qualities declined J,
and even more for inferior qualities.
On Thursday there was an improved tone
but no advance. Sales Friday 5000 bales. Of =
which spectators and exporters took 1000
bales, closing firm. Orleans Fair 6f; Orleans
Middling 81; Upland Fair 7a; Upland Mddling
6a. Stock at Liverpool 575,0 600 bales, OF
which 437, 900 bales are American. Bread
stuffs quiet; buyers demand a reduction. Infe-
rior wheat declined. Provisions steady. Con-
soils 934@94s. Money market slightly easier
The Bank Of England agreed to exchange
two millions sterling gold for the same amount
of silver, with the Bank Of France.
A better feeling prevails everywhere. Po-
litical news unimportant-
Foreign.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Funds were buoyant
and money easier. The ''Times" hopes for an
early reduction in the bank rate Of discount.
FRAScE.-Count Morny is going to Rome
on a special mission with an autograph letter
from the Emperor
1t is stated that Walewski viii succeed Per-
signy in the London Embassy. Rents 70f 15c.
There is no new movement in Italy.
The Clergy of the Neapolitan Provinces are
paying homage to Victor Emanuel.
The Arch Bishop of Naples returns to his
See.
The rumors of new Sandman loan are con-
radicted.
The Dowager Queen of Naples with the
YOnng Princess arrived at Rome.
The French are about to occupy Terracina.
The Queen Of Spain presented rich sword
o GuyOn.
It is reported that Guyon said he would not
leliver the material belonging to the Bourbon
roops who entered the Roman States, either to
o Emmanuel or Francis.
Vienna letters speak of guarantee from
be German Confederation and Russia for Sc
uring Venetia to Austria as necessary for the
ecurity Of Germany.
The Bombay mail had reached England
ExGLAND.-There were vague rumors of a
sduction Of 25 per cent on the duty on cotton
nd yarns. The result of our Presidential con-
st is commented on with satisfaction in Eng
nd
Terrible ShlpWreek.
TIE Brazilion Corvertte Donna Isabel was
iipwrecked on the Coast Of Barbary and 100
,amen and % officers lost The seige Of Gaeta
Intinues. Colonel Pianelli surrendered his
lttaIIion of ehaseuers to the Piedmontese.
he insubordinatiou among the chiefs Of the
ourbon troops indicate that the complete
racution of Gaeta is resolved upon. A castle
ar Munich is prepared for Francis I'd. France
ks the PiedmOntese whether Garibaldi pro-
1ses to attack Venetia in the spring with her
notion. 1t is rumOred that five Neapolisan
-ovinces are in a stats Of siege on account
the movements of the anti-annex&tiOnists.
nc province of Alvirri has partly risin en- in
rrectiOn.
The Peidmontese had occupied Terracina,
1t Antonelli protested and Guyon told them
evacuate.
A Naples dispatch says Francis I'd burst a
ood vessel on the 22d.
FRANcE.-The prohibition against the az
,rtation of iron has been abolished.
Arrival Of California Express.
FoET KEARSEY, Dec 5.-The California eI-
ess of the oath has arrived. Trade was dull
ttempts to force sales Of Cuba sugars at aue-
On were unfaVorably met, and the marke.
,clined II cents. The Eastern secession
are regretted Major Scott and
sIazon Smith are dead. <lIk. .oeS goid iEom
.azers River has been received at Nietoria
nee November A.
Negro RlSt.
A riot occurred at the Victoria theatre. The
groes, who had been assigned separate seats
INJURED and drove out the whites. The n
ers were arrested.
From Missouri.
No., Dec. 3.-The New Mex
IN mail Of the 18th has arrived. Business
Santa Fe was very dull. News unimport-
t.
From Georgia.
MILLEDGEvILLz, Dec. 5. The Retaliasory
II passed the House after the rejection OF
amendment.
The Secession Movement.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, Evening-A consul
lion Is holding between several Delegates
,m the Southern States on the cooperation
the border States in the Secession move
ents.
The Union meeting of Representatives and