Wilmington journal., 1860-02-16
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Congress.

Congress.
WASHINGTON Cry, Feb. 14th, 1850.
SENArE-The death of Senator Broderick was an-
nounced and several euogies were delivered the oc
casion.
HoUsE-Two unsuccessful ballots were had for
printer.
The death of Mr.. Broderick was announced. The
euloges of the Republican members most extrava
CANT in deifying him as martyr.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 18th, 1860.
On Yesterday the Senate was engaged in the discus
sion of Browns resolutions in relation to the rights o
the people in the Territories The Wyandotte Const
tuition from Kansas was presented
The House made an unsuccessful effort to elect prin
ter The Postal bill was passed with the Senates amend
ments, except that of aboshing the fankng privilege
which was rejected by two-thirds vote.
FROM MEXICO.
NEW ORLEANS Feb. 49, 1860.
Advices from Tampico to the 9th have been received
Miramou, with 5000 men, was preparing to make ar
attack on Vera Cruz.
The Liberals in the interior intend to march on The
capital as soon as Miramon leaves.
SPECIAL MESSAGE OF THE GOV. OF VIRGINIA
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. a. 1860
Gov Letcher yesterday sent message to the Legis
lature covering the history of the requisiton for Cop
pic in Iowa, denouncing the duplicity of Gov Kirk
wood in aiding his escape and urges prompt action bJ
the South to put itself in position where she can Sc
cure the punishment of offenders against its laws.
The Joint committee on the South Carolina Mission
have reported resolutions in effect that Virginia does
not dstrust the capacity of the South to receive bel
rights and immunites, ano desires the cooperation
all the Southern States but prefers legislative to con
ventional action, Ind deems it inexpedent to appoint
deputies to a convention.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 15th 1860.
The Steamer Bohemian arrived here yesterday, will
Liverpool dates to the 1st inst.
The Times says that the English proposition relative
to the San Juan dispute, makes great concessions te
America.
The Ship Indymon ready to sail for New York was
burned in the Mersey the 3lst ut. Crew and passen
gers and portion of her cargo was saved. Loss was
probably $l5O,OO0.
The Paris Universe has been suppressed for publish
ing the Pope's letter to the Archbishops.
There has been demonstrations in CRANBERRY hostile
to the annexation of Savoy to France.
The King of Sardinia had informed France that the
dscontents would not willingly cede Savoy
The Spaniards had assaulted and carried the entire
Moorish lines before Tetuan.
A state of siege expected in Hungary as well as
in Venetia
The Hungarian Protestant Association had returned
from Vienna unable to obtain ali audience with the
Emperor.
Liverpool Markets.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. lst, 1860.
Cotton trm and all qualities slightly advanced. Sales
for the past three days of 5000 bales the market closed
quiet however in consequence of Bank rates having ad
vanced per cent On Thursday holders offered freely
but showed disposition to press sales and the market
closed with an advancing tendency. .
Ilou. oteaay 27o Wheat dull market easier
but quotations unchanged. Corn firm, and all qualities
slightly advanced.
Provisions dull, but steady. Sugar quiet Coffee
steady Rice steady
Rosin firm at 4s sd as Cd for Common.
Spirits Turpentine firm at 36s Cd.
Consols for money closed at 9414
New York Markets.
1t the close yesterdayl
New YORK, Feb. 18th, 1860.
Cotton dull ; sales of 1000 bales. Flour dull, and
prices unchanged. Wheat dull, but market generally
unchanged Corn firm; white and yellow 78 cents per
bushe Spirits Turpentine firm at 45 to 48 cents per
gallon. Rice firm, and unchanged in price