New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-12-13
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.

20 M EST1C lNTEBLlGENCE.
Congressional Proceedings.
WAsHISGToN Dec 12.-The House, yesterday, |
refused to excuse Mr.. BoYce, of South Carolina !
from serving on the committee of thirty three.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Senate- Senate has
been occupied by the discussion of the proposed
issueing Of Treasury Notes.
In the House, Mr.. Thayer, of Massachusetts, sub
mitted series Of resolutions, of which declares
that there should be no legislation whatever upon
the subject of slavery.
Mr.. Gochrane, of New York. offered resolutions
to establish dividing line similar to that of the
Missouri Compromise, preventing the passage of
laws by Congress infringing upon the rights of
Shareholders IN t.ansita, and declaring State laws
against the Fugitive Slave Law null and void.
The Speaker laid before the House propositions
from several States relative to the present con-
dition Of the country.
Legislative Proceedings.
BATON RouGE, Dec. 12.-The Senate concurred
in the action of the House with regard to the
amendment of the military bill.
The Legislature will probably adjourn to-day.
BATON ROUGE Dec. 12.-House-In The House,
the Committee to which was referred Mr.. Nc Fees
bill, to confscate all goods arriving from the
North after the LIST of January, reported unfa-
vorably
The Mississippi resolutions were reported back.
The House invited the Senate to a Joint session.
The hall was densely crowded, many ladies being
present. The Hon. Writ Adams being introduced
made brief but telling speech, announcing the
action Of Mississippi and asking the cooperation of
Louisiana. In concluding, he returned thanks for
the kind reception which had been given him by
the State and her Representatives and was greeted
with much applause.
Mr.. Bush, Of Lafeurche, offered resolution that
Commissioners be appointed to visit each and
every slayeholdipp State which gave rise to
lengthy debate--Messrs. Bush of Lafourche and
Heron OF East Baton Rouge for, and Messrs Gray
of Bienyille and 0'Quinn of Ayoyelles against the
measure-which was finally lost. Ayes, "a; ; Nays,
AZ.
Mr. McFee's resolution, that the Military Board
make purchases of arms, ETC.. from foreign coun.
tries, in preference to the Northern States, was
pending, when the Assembly took u recess till
O'Clock.
Sendte-Mr. Randall HINT, of Orleans, made an
able speech ion the Convention bill, which passed
without amendment. A vote Of thanks was tend
cred the Speaker, and various bills passed making
appropriations, ETC., and resolution adopted, that
the Governor be requested to communicate with
the Governors of other States, with regard to the
present condition of the country. When the Legis-
lature adjourned sine die
| Loan Bill.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.=-Tn the Senate the House
Loan bill passed-the amount having been previ-
ously reduced from ten to three Millions
secretaryahip of the Treasury.
Ex-Governor Thomas, of Maryland, has accepted
the position of Secretary of the U. S. Treasury
Messenger of Peace.
BUFFALO, Dec. 12-At meeting of the prom-
nent citizens Of this place, eX-Presdent Fillmore
was invited to visit South Carolina as messenger
of peace. Mr.. Fillmore replied that he must await
the result Of another meeting, at which he had
promised to be present to consult upon matters of
material interest.
Election of Governor of South Corolina.
| COLUMBIA, Dec. l2.-The following is the result
of the third ballot for Governor, taken to-day
Necessary for choice, s2 Jamison received 28
Rhett Is; Johnson 45; Piekens So scattering 6.
Balotng ceased to-day.
Interview Between Messrs Thompson and Floyd.
Mr.. Thompson had long private interview with
| Mr. Floyd yesterday, urging the proprety of both
resignIng. Mr.. Floyd declined the proposition.
Departure of Members,
| Mr.. Keitt, of South Carolina, goes home to-day,
| aYoWing his determination not to return.
! Mr.. Mills follows on Friday. .z
Sentiment of South Carolina.
| WASHINGTON, Dec IA prominent gentleman
Of South Carolina just arrived, reports the senti-
ment of that State as being opposed to q peace
policy, and will urge the immediate cession by the
Federal Government of all public property within
| her limits.
Correction
Report says that Postmaster General Holt will be
made Secretary of the Treasury and that Mr.. Eras-
tus Corning is also named as successor to Mr..
Cobb, Enormously reported yesterday.
@4 Action of New Jersey
TRENTON, Dec l2.-The Union Convention of this
State has passed resolutions in favor of the North
1 removing all distinctions to the execution of the
| fugitive slave law, and pledging New Jersey to do
all in her power to preserve the rights of the States
| under the Constitution.
Dissolution may be Averted.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 12.-The Journal of Commerce
says, editoriallI, that if the conservatives of the
South will bear little longer, the desires Of the
South would be gratifed, and dissolution, with its
attending calamtes, ayerted.
The Washington correspondent of the Journal Of
Commerce argues the breaking up of the Republi-
can party within thirty days, upon the slavery
question, and that the conservative wing will under
take the adjustment of difficulties.
State and railway stocks still high.
Domestic Markets.
| CINCINNATI, Dec. l2.-Flour exhibits regular
prices; there were sales at 81 for Superine. Pork
is quoted at Sl4 for Mess. Lard closed dull at s3c
per lb.
New YoRK, December II, 1850. - The advices
by the Europa caused an advance of 1 cent
in Cotton. The sales to-day foot up 240 bales
at 10 to lO4c. for Middling Flour is advancing
| and prices 10 to zoe. higher. The sales embrace
$4,000 bbls. at 81 so to 81 so for Superfne State
Wheat-Holders demand an advance of from tt
&c. on the bushel. Corn closed firm with sales o
81 900 bushels at 60 to 625c. Pork rules dull Sale,
included go bbls- at Sc 90 for Mess. Coffee dull
Sales 500 sacks Rio at 12l to l3c. Sugar CLOSED
buoyant. Prices unchanged
River Intelligence
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 12.-The river at this point il
stationery, with six feet four inches water in the
canal.