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IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE.
Thirty-sixth Congregg.--seeond Session.


[By THE SOUTHWESTERN AND AMERICAN LrsEs.l
Thirty-sizth Congressional Session.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. 49,. The House was 4Sester
day occupied by the discussion of the Pacific Rail
way bill, in Committee of the Whole, without ar
irving, however, at any definite conclusion.
Mr.. Ford has sent letter, proposing to surren
der the contract for printing, it having proven fal
foom profitable.
Middle confederacy.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.-It is reported that a
strong movement is progressing in the border
States for the formation of great middle Gonfed
eracy, including the Northwea. New jersey and
Pennsylvania on one side, with Delaware, Mary.
land, Virginia, Nerth Carolina, Tennessee, Mis-
souri, and Kentucky on Che other. Men high in po
stIon and influence favor the project.
The Treasury Notes
The Secretary of the Treasury adyertises fol
proposals to be received until the 2sth of the
present month, for s5,0o0,00O of Treasury notes.
Arrival Of a Messenger from Louisiana.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-James R. Marks arrived
here yesterday with the electoral vote of Louisiana
He reports the Legislature of that State as
having in its recent extra session almost unanimous
ly refused to appoint Commissioners to visit sister
slavehoding States, and determining to act without
advice or consultation.
California and Her Independence
WASHINGTON. Dec. l9.-Hon. John G. Burch, by
letter, advises California to proclaim her independ-
ence if dissolution of the Union be forced upon
them.
Senator Hamlin's Conference with Gen. Scott.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Senator Hamlin has had
lengthy conference with Gen. Scott upon the
troubles and condition of the country during
which the latter expressed the hope that all diff
cnlties would be amicably adjusted and aufet
speedily restored.
Effects of the Speech of Senator Wade
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-It is generally conceded
here that the speech of Senator Wade, of Ohio.
reflects upon the present position of the Bepubli-
can party.
The Southern members are very bitter against
him since its publication. 1t is also alleged that
Mr. Wade is in receipt of several letters threatening
him with personal violence
The Pacific Railway Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-It is said that there is A
decided majority in favor of the Pacific Railway
bill.
The Anti-Constitutional Laws.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.-The proposition offered
by h. Winter Davis, Of Maryland, requesting the
States to repeal their Constitutional laws-par
tieulary those which conflict with the Fugitive
Slave law--was adopted by the committee of
thirty three, with but two dissenting votes.
The Ohio Delegation in Caucus
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The Ohio delegation
met in caucus last evening, decided sentiment in
favor Of the Union prevailing.
Mr.. Fallandingham stated in his remarks that he
had no objection to F." coercion forces' marching
throughput they should not make his district the
battle ground
violent debate of three hours duration fol.
lowed.
Sympathy for Garibaldi and Italy.
NEW York, Dec. la.-Quite large meeting con
vened last night at the Cooper Institute, when
resolutions were adopted, sympathsing with Carl
baldi and Italy.
Latest from South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, Dec. 19.-Preyious to the adjourn
ment of the South Carolina Convention to Charles.
ton, resolutions were unanimously passed. that in
opinion of the Convention the State should seeede
The adoption of such resolutions was urged, lest
the removal of deliberations to Charleston should
create an unfavorable impression
Tuesday afternoon was devoted to the appoint
ing of committees.
Resolutions were adopted, instructng com
mittee to inquire as to Federal property in South
Carona-the extent of Federal authority over
it, after secession-and the relative value of the
interests of the State in other portions of the
United States and Territories
communication was received by the Gonven.
ton, from fifty members of the Georgia Lecisla-
tnre, fayoring Southern cooperation; which was
laid, unread, upon the table.
resolution was offered, appointing council of
safety
Ian Interruption in the working of the lines
prevents our obtaining further intelligence to-