New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-05-18
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE
Reception Of the Japanese.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Japan Embassy,
numbering in all seyenty-one persons, were Off
cially received yesterday.
They are highly gratified with the courtesies
done them.
S Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-In the Senate yesterday,
Mr.. Douglas concluded his remarks on the Davis
Federal Resolutions.
Diminishing his speech, Mr.. Davis of Mississippi,
arose and replied at some length. He totally de-
MED the act by the Charleston seeding delegation
Throughout his remarks, one could easily trace
that he was in favor of disunion.
In the House of Representatives the bill provid-
ing for an overland mail service between the At
lantic and Pacific coasts was taken up and dis
cussed. No definite action was taken.
Chicago Republican Convention.
CHICAGO, May l7.-Hon. VIM. H. Seward, of
New York, has the inside track for nomination as
candidate for the Presidency.
Although Mr.. Seward is in the midst of his
friends, yet some of his opponents are using him
rather unceremoniously. Some are very bitter to-
wards him.
CHICAGO, May 17-Second Days Proceedings
The Convention was called to order this morning
at 10 o'clock; Hon. David Wilmot, President pro
tem., in the Chair.
The regular order of business, that of appor-
tioning the number of votes to which slave States
were entitled in the Convention was considered.
This question was the cause Of much disagree
lnent. As it was impossible to obtain any definite
action thereon, the subject was recommitted to
to the Committee on Credentials with instructions
to report at an early hour.
The Committee asked and obtained leave to re-
tire from the body Of the Convention for the pur-
pose Of deliberation.
After some time spent in consultation the Chair,
| man, on behalf of the Committee, reported the
| following, viz: That Virginia should be entitled
to twenty three votes; Maryland to eleven votes
Oregon, five votes; Kentucky, twenty-three votes
| and Texas six votes.
| The report was then unanimously adopted.
According to the report, the votes given each of
4 the above named States were cut down below the
| full double electoral vote.
i The report Of the Committee on Business and
Rules of Order was then received. It considered
the minority rule as one requiring only majority
to make nomination.
The report was adopted by vote of 33l ayes
against I30 noes.
i Judge Jessup, on behalf Of the Committee OF
Resolutions, made their report, of which the fol
lowing is a synopsis:
lst That the history of the last four years estab
fishes the necessity and the permanency Of the
Republican party.
/ I'd. That the principles promulgated in the De
/ claraton of Independence, and embodied in the
Constitution of the United States, are essential
| the preservation of Republican institutions.
3d. That while sense of adherence is mani
tested towards all disunion schemes, the Repnbli
can party looks with favor on the rights of tht
several States to control their own domestic insti
tutions. s..5z6
4th. That the Republican party denounces The
d lawless invasion by armed force of any State OIL
Territory under whatsoever pretext as one of the
grayest crimes.
9TH. That the present Administration is subser
Went to exactons of sectional interests in forcing
the infamous Lecompton Constitution on the pro
testing people of Kansas and far exceeded the ap
prehensions of the Republican party.
9Th. That the people view with great alarm tht
reckless extravaganza peryading every depart
ment of the Federal Government.
7th. That return to strict economy in public
expenditures is absolutely necessary, and that
personal accountability is Indispensable.
Sth. That the new dogma which holds that th
Constitution, OF its own force carries slavery int
the Territories is dangerous and political heresy
revolutionary in its tendency and at variance witt
the explicit provisions of the Constitution and en-
trely subversive OF the peace and harmony of th
country. =-
9th That in their normal condition. all Terri
tories are open to the exercise Of full and perfec
freedom, and that it is our duty by legislation,
maintain the Constitutional provision that no pei
son shall be deprived Of life, liberty or propert
without due process of law.
D 10th. That Kansas should be admitted under tn
recent Constitution; demanding the passage of til
Homestead Bill, and opposed to change in til
7 naturalization laws.
l1th. That Pacific Railway and Daily oye
land Mail is regarded with favor.
r The resolutions were amended by adding til
4 prelude to the declaration of Independence, an
e then adopted amidst the widest excitement of a
Z immense multitude and raising ten thousand voice
C in deafening cheers for the sentiments eontalne
r therein.
Q The unbounded applause of the delegates an
visitors attracted many outsiders, who on hearln
+ the cause, raechoed the cheers.
/. Order having been somewhat obtained, crit
were made to ballot; Dut tie iatenesS OF Ine Hol
r, was considered and the Convention adjourned
8 tomorrow morning.
Among the resolutions offered was one in favt
of adjusting the important duties and of encoura
ing American industry.
This resolution was received with unboundt
enthusiasm by the Pennsylvania delegation al
deafening cheers by all of the delegations and spe
!. tators. The expression Of sentiment did not ste
II at the doors Of the building, but was shouted {
over the city by artizans and others unable to {
= tend the sitting.
Domestic Markets
- CINCINNATI, May 1.-THE Flour market clos
= dull prices were barely maintained at IS 50 7
" bbl. The market for Wheat has also deelini
~ tendency; decline of &c. per bushel is report,
.e .e Whisky sold at 1sc. per gallon. Mess Pork c.
~ N tinued quiet, at SIT Is to SIT SO per Dbl. ]
~ market for Corn manifested declining tenden
H. q fall of lc. per bashel is noticed. Oats clio
- steady, prices ranging from 20 to 4ac
Ia. River Intelligence.
tes LOUISVILLE, May i7.-The Ohio river at
Of point continues to rise, with II feet of water in
canal. &