New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-02-29
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Further Particulars Of the Steamship Hungarian.
MONTREAL, Feb. 28.-The agent for the Montreal
Ocean Steamship Company to which the steamship
Hungarian belongs, received dispatch last even
ing from Cape Sable, stating that Of the Hunga
rian's boats had beenfound, bottom side up at Pomt
Latour, with oars lashed to the twarts, and II
perfectly sound condition, with every appearance
OF having been filled with passengers at the tinie IL
was capsized.
Several pieces Of small boats and a considerable
quantity of goods of various descriptions nave
been washed ashore, and are strewn along the
beach around Cape Sable Several bodies have
been washed ashore
Kansas Abolitionism.
IEAyEswoRTH, X. T.. Feb. 28.-The Legislature
OF this Territory to-day passed the bill providing
for tne abolition OF slavery in that Territory Oyer
the Governors veto, by vote of 30 yeas to nays.
Large Fire in st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2S.--The extensive smoke mouse,
together with vast quantity of bacon, owned Dy
Messrs.- Roe q Co., of this city, was destroyed by
lire to-day. The loss is estimated at $25,ouo.
Tobacco Factory Destroyed by Fire.
ST.. LOUIS Feb 2s.--The large tobacco factory
of Mr.. George W. Walker, situated near Glasgow,
in this State, has been destroyed by fire. The loss
of tobacco is estimated at $4,000.
bank bill for S5000 left in the safe of the fac
tory before the fire took place, has not beenrecov-
cred.
Property Destroyed by Fire.
GERARD, Pa. Feb. pa fire took place in this
city to-day, by which four of the principal stores,
together with several buildings, were destroyed.
The loss of property is estimated at $4,000.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The official information
received by the War Department from Governor
Houston, has satisfied the Government Of the i'm
portance of taking immediate measures for the
protection Of our frontier and of chastsing Cortna
and his band of marauders.
The War Department has therefore sent orders
to Col. Lee, the commander of the military depart
ment of Texas, expressly directing him to pursue
Cortina into Mexico, if necessary, and to capture
him and his band wherever they may be found,
whether in or out of Mexico
There are at present 642 men scattered along
from Fort Brown to Fort Clark.
Cortina is believed to be an American, and it is
also believed that there are more Americans than
Mexicans among his followers.
The authorities of chihuahua have appealed to
President Buchanan for the service of our troops
which stationed near the frontier of that State
for the protection of American citizens and prop
erty in that State, against the marauding bands
which are alleged to be in the interest and service
OF the Miramon Government, and were drilled and
organized by Miramon's officers for the purpose Of
| defeating the Liberals and driving cut the Ameri
cans.
In consequence of these representations, orders
have been sent to Colonel Walker, in command o.
the force at Fort Bliss directing him to march his
force into Chihuahua, for the purpose of protect
ing the lives and property Of American citizens.
The State Department has sent out instructions
to Mr.. Ward, our Minister to China, directing hin
to remain at his post and see that the treaty re
| Gently concluded between China and the United
States by Mr. Reed, is carried out in IFS letter an(
| spirit. A 5 A.
| The amount of money received in the Treasur,
| Department during the past week reached tt
neary 81 100000.
The amount Of drafts paid add up ss73 900
The number of drafts issued during the weel
makes total Of s4, ,790 900.
| The amount Of money now in the Treasury sub
ject to draft is S., 600.
From New York.
| NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The Washington CORES
pondent of the New York Times says that the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs will entirely ignore th
proposition for the purchase of Cuba, and recon
mend instead the negotiation of a commercial
| treaty with Spain.
The steam sloop-of-war Brooklyn of the hom
squadron, arrived safely at this port yesterda,
| from Pensacola.
| The Hudson river is fast opening all the wa
| above this point.
The recent gorge in the river is rapidly breakin
up, thereby enabling vessels to ply up and dow
| the stream without running the risk of being ir
| iured.
Counterfeit one dollar bills on the Chemung Ban
are in extensive circulation.
Alabama Legislature.
MONTGOMERY, Feb. 2s.-Both houses of the Als
bama Legislature adjourned yesterday morning.
The Governor has failed to approve the conVeI
| ton bill.
Gen. G. NJ. Jackson late Speaker of the Hous
of Representatives of Alabama, died at his res
dence in Autauga, in this State, last Sunday, til
10th inst.
Louisiana Legislature,
BATON ReuGE, Feb 28.-In the House of Repre-
sentatives to-day, Mr.. Beggs introduced bill II
quiring travelling agents to pay license. The bi
was referred to the Committee on Judiciary
In the Senate to-day Mr. Gottre, on behalf 1
| the Committee on Parochia Affairs reported t;
vorablys on the bill providing for the incorporate
of the town of Brashear, situated in the parish {
st. Mary.
Domestic Markets.
New YosK, Feb 2S.--The sales Of Flour to-da
amounted to 6000 barrels. Superfne State is quote
at s. 10 to S. 25. The market closed dull Cor
closed dull. Prime to choice is quoted at T82c.
Sic. per pushel. Eastern Mess Pork closed dul
Old Mess is quoted at $l7 90 New Mess is uuote
at SIT 81. The sales of Lard amounted to 6(
barrels at lie. to l4c. per pound. Whisky
quoted at 24e. per gallon.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 2S.-Flour is quoted at IS 40
s5 so. The quotations for whisky are nomjna
The market for provisions closed generally dul
Lard is quoted at l0}c. to lOae. per pound.
River Intelligence.
VIcKsBuRGs Feb. 2S.--The steamer Cora Ande
son passed down at 0 o'clock last night.
The Great Republic passed down at noon to.da
/ The Natehez passed down at O'Clock III
| evening.