New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-05-22
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENcE
congrassionaI Procasdinra,


WASHINGTON, May 2l.-In the House of Repre-
sentatives to-day, the Speaker presented special
message from the President. The nature Of the
message is similar to that of Saturday. Itrecom-
mends further legislation in regard to the reeapture
Of Africans.
Mr.. Branch, of North Carolina, in his remarks
said that besides the slaves recaptured by the No
hawk, an official information had been received
respecting the seizure Of another cargo off the
coast of Cuba. He strenuously advocated prompt
action in reference to the affair." but thought that
nothing further was necessary than to make an
explanation and construction of an Act heretofore
passed. He therefore made motion to amend
the act.
Further consideration Of the matter for the time
being was avoided by referring the whole subject
to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Sames, of Maine, introduced a General Bank.
rupt BILL 1t was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
Arrival Of the Anglo-saxon
FARTHER PoIsT May 2l.-The pilot boat which
went for the news per Montreal steamship Anglo.
Saxon got too close to the steamer, and was stove
to pieces. The disaster will cause delay in the
transmission Of news until the arrival of the steam
ship at Quebec tomorrow.
Arrival Of the Frigate Roanoke.
NEW York, May 2l.-The United States steam
frigate Roanoke arrived as this port to-day for the
purpose Of undergoing necessary repairs.
Home Squadron.
WASHINGTON, May 2O.-Flag Officer Nc Clnney, at
his own request, has been relieved from the COM
mand of the Home Squadron.
Terrific Hurricane.
LOUISVILLE, May 2l.-A terrific hurricane pass
ed over this section Of country this afternoon,
prostrating several buildings and unrooing others
in this city.
One man was instantly killed and three seriously
wounded.
Great damage Vas done to the shrubbery, and
even some Of the largest species Of trees were
uprooted.
The storm was accompanied with thunder, light
ming, hail and rain The oldest inhabitants say it
is the most severe storm they have seen for many
years.
Loss Of Coal Boats.
LOUISVILLE, May 2l.-There were sixty pair of
coal boats passed through the canal at this place
yesterday, destined for the South. It is supposed
that the greater portion of them must have sunk
from the violent tornado which visited this and
surrounding counties to-day.
Drought in Kansas.
FT. LEAvENwoRTH, May 2l.-A most distressing
drouth is prevailing over Kansas Territory. Great
fears are entertained that failure of all the crops
will be the consequence.
Kentucky Races.
LOUISVILLE, May 2l.-The races which came off
at the Woodlawn Course resulted as follows:
In the first race Lucy Fowler won the first heat
in l:543; Betty Ward won the second in l:56 !;
Magenta won the third aud fourth heats in 1881
and 1:542.
W. S. Buford's Billy, and three other horses
were entered in the race. Colossus won the
second race, beating Goodwood and Lila by four
two and half. The track was very heavy.
Endorser, Lavender and Glycera were entered
for three mile heat tomorrow.
River Intelligence.
yIeKsBuRG, May 21.-The steamer Adriatic
passed down at and the Minnehaha at o'clock
yesterday evening.
The steamers Planet and Baltic passed down at
6, and the Queen of the West at o'clock yester-
day morning.
The steamer Diamond passed down at o'clock
this morning.
LOUISVILLE, May 21.-The Ohio river at this
point is falling, with feet inches in the canal
Loss OF THE SnIr CIcERo'-Seuea Lipes Lost.
By the arrival of the British steamship Kanah at
New York from Havana, we learn that the ship
Cicero Capt Smith, from Boston Esd April last for
this port, went ashore at the Great Guano Key,
(Bahamas) and all sails being set at the time such
was the force with which she struck that in about
half an hour she went to pieces, so becoming
total wreck.
Capt. Smith, two passengers, named Carney ans
Smith, the Cook and three of the crew wer,
drowned. Eight of the crew arrived at New Yorl