The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1860-03-07
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The MUsQuIToE PRoTECToRATE ABANDONED.
,rhe Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald says that Mr. Wycke,
NE British Minister to Nicaragua, has
finally negotiated a treaty whereby the
british Government surrenders the Mus.
ouitoe protectorate to Nicaragua the
British Government to receive an annual
subsidy from that of Nicaragua Of $4,000.
SLAVERY IN THE TERRITORIES ASKING
Ton, Feb. 27.--The Democratic members
Of the Senate held caucus on Saturday
egehing to consider among other things,
what course they should pursue in Con-
gress in relation to the important question
sfthe protection Of slavery in the Terri
siries.
Senator Browns resolution, providing
for an immediate slave code for the Terri
tories, received but five votes The five
votes were given by Messrs. Mason, Clay,
Chestnut, johnson Of Arkansas, and
Blown of Mississippi.
The resolution presented in tile Senate
BIZ Senator Davis then came up for dis
eussion, and was carried without a
division, and there is little doubt that it
will command all the Northern and
Southern Democratic votes, except those
ofsenators Douglas and Pugh.
CONGRESSIONAL PRocEEpINGs-A House
PRINTER ELECTED. " AsHlSGToS, Feb. IT.
In the House today the bill providing
for the payment Of invalid and other pen.
sions, was passed.
The bill providing for the support of
the Military Academy at West Point, was
also passed.
A PRINTER At LAST. The House to-day
succeeded in clectig printer by very
close vote, many members being absent at
the time the ballot was taken. Ex-Gov-
ornor Ford, Of Ohio, is the successful can-
didate. The total number Of votes cast
was 1873, of which Ex-Governor Ford re.
ceivcd 80, and was declared elected by
one majority.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-The Official in
formation received by the War Depart
ment from Governor Houston, has salts
fed the government Of the Importance Of
taking immediate measures for the pro.
lection of oar frontier and Of chastising
Cortipas and bis band Of marauders.
The War Department has therefore sent
orders to Col. Lee. the commander of the
military department Of Texas, expressly
directing him TO pursue Cortinas into
Mexico, if neccssafy,land to capture him
and his band wherever they may Re found
whether in Or cut Of Mexico.
IS There are at present e4a men scattered
along from Fort Brown to Fort Clark.
Gortina is believed to be an American,
and it is also believed that there are more
Americans than Mexicans among his fol-
lowers.
The authorities Of chihuahua have ap-
pealed to President Buchanan for the SER
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vices of our troops which are stationed
near the frontier Of tl.et State, for the pro-
lection of American citizens and property
in that State, against the maraUtlng bands
which are alleged to be in tho interest
and service Of the Miraa.on Government,
and were drilled and organized by Mir
snon's officers for the purpose Of defeat
ing the Liberals aud driving out the
Americans.
In consequence of these representations.
orders have been sent to Col. Walker, in
command of the force at Fort Bliss, direc.
ting him to march his force into chihuahua
Tor the purpose Of protecting the lives and
property of American citizens.
Proceedings Of Congress.
ELEcuoN OF PRINTER TO THE HOUSE,
WASHINGTON, February 2ath In the
House to-day, warm discussion arose
upon the motion to alter the journal
Of Monday, by which Ex-Governor Ford
was declared elected Printer of the House.
The motion was made in consequence
0fthe absence of Mr.. Ruffin. After much
settlement Mr.. Rufin was allowed to en-
aethis name in the vote for Printer. i
tie cast his vote for Gloss5rcnner,
which made the last vote for Printer tie
and it was SO declared
The l{ouse Immediately proceeded to
vote again sor Printer, with the following
fesult.
The ,tQsal Number Of ballots was 1870, of