New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-05-14
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Expected Arrival OF the yauaueye Embassy.
WAsHrseros, Nav l2.-The steamer Philadelnhis
has gone to Hampton Roads for the purpose Of re.
ceiving the Japanese Embassy, which d 10 arrive
during the present month.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE five bills providing
for the organization Of territorial governments in
Arizona, Chippewa, Daeotah, Idahoe and Nevada.
we're laid on the table Of tba Houoe ~ penrssert.,
tives yesterday on account Of each 81 them CON
tanning an anti-slayery proyiso.
/ The Senate yesterday confirmed the appointment
Of Hon. Calhoun Benhara as District Attorney for
the State Of California.
Severe Drought
BosToS, May .-Telegraphic dispatches from
various localities in the New England states say
that an extensive drought prevails throuabout ia
different States.
In some counties the woods are ON FIRE. tbere,,v
destroying much valuable timber.
-sle $3.50 Great Freshet,
+ BALTIMORE, May IA very heavy freshet tnnh
place in the Patapsco river al and above tba citv
The river has r;sf, A, s,cI, !. ,,eses.4 4,a. i; -
places the wharyes are covered it xatsr 80. j, !.
depth varying from five to seven feet. s 81
No serious damage has been sustained outs,ae
the city. l s. .7g. s !
Compliment to Senator Bell
PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-Senator Bell, who ar
rived in this city yesterday. was serenaded last
night. The street opposite his hotel was densely
crowded. FL rs ii sgg
A short time after the serenade commenced Mr..
Bell appeared ON the balcony and addressed fbe
concourse ii, the most eloouent and patriotc Ian.
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- The Hyatt Demonstration.
NEW York, May IA tremendous meeting was
held last night at the Cooper Institute for the
purpose Of publicly expressing sympathy for
Hyatt .s,
Great enthusiasm characterized the meeting. @
Ministerial uisnatnhes.
WASHINGTON, May IL. Dispatches received
from Minister McLane, say that special messen-
ger had just arrived at the city of Vera Cruz from
the interior Of Mexico, and announces that General
Miramon's Government had accepted the basis of
the adjustment proposed by the governments of
England and France, excepting, however, the pro.
| viso for civil and religious federation.
Troops for Utah
| Gen. Scott has ordered two detachments of
troops now in the Eastern Department, to be I'M
| mediately sent to Utah for the purpose Of rein
| forcing the troops already stationed tbera
Delegates to the Chicago Convention.
It is stated that Messrs. Eli Th6yer and Horace
Greeley have been elected substitutes for the State
of Oregon in the Chicago Convention.
| In the capacity Of delegates they are instructed
to vote for Bates.
Congressional Proceedings
WASHINGTON, May la.-In the House to-day a
new bill was presented for the organization Of the
government Of the Territory Of Idahoe. After
some discussion it was laid ON the table.
The bill providing for the completion Of mini.
| tary road through the Territories New Mexico
and Washington was passed.
The Senate was not In session.
Sailing Of Steamers.
New York, May 1.-THE steamship New York
sailed from this port to-day for Southampton, TAX
| ing ont 100000 in specie on freight.
II = 4 a.e @~ sf.a.