New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-12-03

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HAyRE, New. III. - The Cotton market closet
dali, with a downward tendency. New Orleans
has is quoted at 9Of.
+ DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
Later from Pixies Peak
FoRr KE&RNEY, Dec. 1.-The express from Den
yer City has arrived here, with dates to the 27tf
ultimo.
1t is reported that whole bands of Arapahoes
A Cheyennes and Sioux, numbering 10000 to $4,000
are encamped at Cotton Wood Springs, annoying
travellers and committing larcenies.
| A general war is feared.
Georgia Legislative Proceedings.
MFELEDaEvILLE, Nov. so.--A bill was introduced
in the House prohibiting, levy execution from
United States Courts on Georgians, prior TO the
NORTH of December 1851.
The bill providing for the relief Of banks passed
the Senate over the Governors veto, by ninety five
/ to thirteen.
The same bill passed the House by los to 20 over
the veto, and becomes law.
The Legislature chose Breckinridgs electors.
The President Against Secession.
| NEW YORK, Nov. 30.--A dispatch from Wash
| ington to one Of the New York papers says, the
President insists that the Federalaws must be OBJ
served and that he will maintain them at all hazards
That his duty TO the country forbids the idea o.
his permitting the secessionsts to take possession
of Federal forts, or TO withhold Federal revenue.
The President anticipates the danger of a collision
between the two sections Of the country.
Indiana Favors the South.
/ NEW ALBANY, Nov. so. One of the largest meet
ings ever held in this city passed resolutions that
the citizens of Indiana wished to live in good fell
lowship with the South that the provisions of the
Constitution must be enforced, aud that the South
has just right of complaint account of the per-
1 sonal liberty bills. Resolutions were also passed
calling the Northern States to repeal their I'm.
| friendly laws deprecating the hasty action of the
South and declaring that in case of civil war, In
| diana should prevent her soil from becoming the
theater of bloody strife, except in defense of her
| own rights and honor.
Choice Of Presidential Electors III Virginia.
| RICHMOND, Dec. l.-Governor Letcher, of this
State, has issued proclamation for the election Of
| nine Bell and six Breckenridge electors.
! North Carolina Legislative Proceedings.
| RALEIGH, Nov. 3e.-The Legislature of North
Carolina has postponed the election Of q United
/ States Senator.
South Carolina Legislative Proceedings.
| COLUMBIA, Nav. 29.-The House, on Thursday
appointed comniitsee an palitical affairs, and
passed resolutions directing the military committee
to consider the best method to fortiy the most ex
| posed portions Of the coast Of South Carolina
A petition was received praying for the suppress
sion Of the laws relating to the collection of debts
Mr.. Pickens is announced to speak at the capital
on Friday.
In raising the Palmetto flag here today, no ma
tonal airs were played. The Marseillaise hymn
closed the ceremonies
j.. Ths o Charleston Mercury Of this morning urges
army and navy to return home.
The Feeling in Florida.
TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 80. In many portions of
Florida secession flags are flying. The secession
feeling Is largely predominant.
Grand Disunion Demonstration in Augusta.
AUGUSTA, Nov. 3o.-There was grand disunion
demonstration here this afternoon. flag was
suspended across the Savannah river with the arms
of South Carolina and Georgia, and appropriate
notices.
There were from two to three thousand persons
present
Excellent music was discoursed and fifteen guns
were discharged. The hussar company paraded
the streets and saluted the flag.
La Marseillaise and polkas were the only airs
played.
Burning of the Steamer Kate French.
MEMPHIs, Dec. 1.-The steamer Kate French,
from Louisville for Arkansas river caught fire last
Wednesday night near Napoleon, and burned to
the waters edge. Nothing belonging to the boat
was saved. fortunately there were no lives lost
Steamship Movements
NEW YORK., Dec 1.-The steamship CITY Of Bal.
tnore sailed from this port to-day for Liverpool,
via Queenstown, in place of the Glasgow.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. about six millions Of the
ten million loan has been paid.
The customs receipts at Charleston, s. c., have
largely diminished, compared with those of last |
year.
State Of the New York Money Market.
NFw YORK, Dec There is again gradual
stagnation OF business here. The spread of the
secession movement in the Southern States creates
gloomy forebodings,
All descriptions OF stocks are declining The |
new Government loan is offered at 93c.
The opening Of Congress is awaited with deep
and solemn Impotence.
LATEST FROM NEW YoRk.-Stocks this evening |
are slightly better, but rule dull. Money is very
tight. Choice paper is taken at 10 to Is q cent |
discount
The total hank loans now reach one hundred and |
twenty-five millions, against one hundred and ten |
Millions before the agreement to expand was made
The Southern Secession Movement.
New YoRK, Dec. 1.-The Worlds Washington |
correspondent says that Vice-President Breckin-
idge has arrived and favors well the defined line |
If policy by the Southern members of Congress.
Congressman Houston, of Alabama, writes that |
he feeling of the conservatives is tending strongly
owards secession. He, however, advocates strong |
ecessisn principles.
Washington says the secession feeling is somewhat
more moderate, and that conservative compromise
measures are being prepared to cover the entire /
ectional issue.
Steamships for Europe.
New YORK Dec 1.-The steamship CITY of Balti. |
nore sailed this day for Liverpool via Queenstown
aking out $3.50 of treasure on freight.
The latest New Orleans mail dates taken out by I
Ter those of last Tuesday the latest telegraphe
dispatches are those of yesterday.
The steamship Teutonia sailed for southampton
nd Havre, with 100000 of specie on freight
Secession Meeting in Mobile.
MOBILE. Dec. IA large and enthusiastic seces-
ion meeting was held in this city tonight, and ad.
ressed by several speakers, all of whom warmly |
spoased the cause of secession.
Messrs. John Bragg, H. G. HUMPHREYS, George
/. Ketchum and Judge Dargan were unanimously
dominated delegates to the State Convention.
Branch Bank of Tennessee.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 1.-The Branch Bank of Tennes.
ee at Memphis has not suspended but will CON
niue to pay coin on issues and deposits. At
Meeting OF the Board OF Directors the cashier was
ustained in this course.
another Large Meeting in Charleston.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 80 Another very large Sc
esson meeting assembled here to night.
Mr. Memminger spoke and recommended the
liking OF Fort Moultrie by force, If the Federal
government did not surrender it to South Carolina
a retiring from the Union.
Other strong secession speeches were made, and
he meeting adjourned amid the greatest enthu.
asfn
The Charleston Banks.
CHARLRsToN, Nov. 3o.-The banks of this city
ave discounted moderately and tho merchants
sel much relieved.
Suspension Of the Savannah Banks
SAVANNAH, Dec. 1.--All the banks Of this city
ave suspended specie payments.
Judge Sesbit formerly conservative, advocates
Immediate secession principles.