New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-12-15
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LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
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Demand from ths Commander Of Fort Mou

Demand from the Commander Of Fort Moultrie.
WASHINGTON, Dec. H.-Great excitement pre-
vailed yesterday among the seeessionists and anti
secessionists, when it was announced that Major
Anderson, the present commander of Fort Meul-
trie, had made requisition for more soldiers and
ammunition for the protection Of that point
The demand received but little sympathy from
the Cabinet, Mr. Cass, Secretary Of State, dissent
ing.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON. Dec. lin the senate Yesterday
Mr.. Johnson, Of Tennessee, introduced the joint
resolutions proposing amendments to the Gonstita-
ton.
The Relief bill, passed yesterday, authorizes the
Secretary of the Treasury to issue notes at the
lowest rate of interest that will command par.
These notes are to be received for Government
dues, and ressued, if necessary, Till the 1st of Jan
uary, 1868.
The House !S yesterday agreed to the amendments
from one hundred to fifty dollars.
Argument Exhausted
NEW YoRK, Dec. 1A.-The correspondent OF the
Herald at Washington says that the several
meetings of the Southern members, called together
by Mr.. Reuben Davis, Of Mississippi issued man
ifesto to their constituents asserting that all argu-
ment was exhausted. That the Black Republicans
meant nothing which would satisfy the South, and
that speedy and absolute separation from the
North on the part of the Southern States should
Immediately ensue.
The same correspondent adds that the Territory
of Kansas will be admitted as a State next week.
Board Of Revision
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Mr. John Cochrane, of
New York, has reported favorably for the estab-
lishment OF Board Of Revision, and five years in-
struetion at West Point.
Emancipation of Slaves in the Dutch Colonies
New YoRK, Dec. l4.-Recent Washington adyces
say that Holland has made arrangements for the
emancipation Of the slaves in the Dutch colonies,
amply renunerating the masters for the sacrifice.
Resignation Of Secretary Cass.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE resignation Of Hon.
Lewis Cass, Secretary of State, has produced
profound impression at the seat Of Government.
A Basis of Compromise.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE resolution of Mr.
Rust of Arkansas, will be accepted by the g Com
mittee of Thfrty-three," and the majority in Con-
gress, as a basis q compromise The extreme
wing of the Black Republicans and the Secession
lists warmly oppose this measure.
Mr. Douglas and the President
1t is rumored that Mr. Douglas willdecIsre, in his
place in the Senate that is the duty Of th Presi
dent to resist secession by the force of arms, no
matter from what quarter it may emanate
Election Of South Carolina Governor.
CoLuMBtA Dec, 14.-The following is the result
Of the seventh ballet taken for Governor of this
State: Necessary for CHOICE 50. Mr.. Pfckens
received So, Mr. johnson Ga, scattering IL. Mr..
Pickens was declared daily elected.
COLLISION on the Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Dec. 1.-THE Goody Friends, upward
bound and the South Bend, down, came into col
lison forty miles above this city. The South Bend
sunk almost Immediately, while the Goody Friends
proceeded on her way. Several lives were lost.
Destructive Fire in Memphis.
MEMPHIS. Dec. 14-six stores on the corner q
Bloek,n were destroyed by fire to-day. Loss
sl75,0O0, on which there was an insurance Of 500,
00o fireman lost his life in endeavoring to saw
the building from total destruction.
| The Philadelphia Convention.
| PH1LADEaPHIA, Dec l4-At the Union meeting
held in Philadelphia yesterday, resolutions wer'
adopted aeceding generally to the demands of the
| South, with regard to the slave question.
North Alabama Conservative.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. IA letter received here
| from distinguished sourcein Alabama, represent
the northern counties of that State as being con
servatiEe, and says it is doubtful which way tht
Convention will go.
Conservatism in Georgia.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Rccent accounts from
Georgia say that the conservatives of that State are
hopeful of carrying the majority of the State Con
| vention.
| Circular from Southern Extremists
| WASHINGTON, Dec. IA circular has been pre-
| pared by Southern extremists, and privately cir
! culated among Congressman, Notwithstanding the
denial of the President week ago that he had re
ceived distinct and explicit assurances that Soutl
Carolina would not resist the Federal authorities
during his administration.
Boston Line Of Steamers Discontinued.
BosroN, Dec, 1.-THE line OF steamers plying
| between this port and Charleston, has for tht
| present, been discontinued.
The Feeling in PHILADELPHIA.
/ PHILADELPHIA Dec. 1.-THE action of the Uniot
/ Convention yesterday exeites great hope here o.
the prospective amicable settlement of the presen
! political difficulties.
South Carolina Legislative Proceedings.
ated half million of dollars for secession exi
Secession Meeting in Savannah.
i SAVANNAH, Dec. IA large meeting irrespec
tive of party was held at this place last night, an
addressed by several speakers, warmly espoasin
the cause of secession.
| Secession Demonstration in Columbus, Ga.
4 COLUMBUS, Dec. A.-A meeting of those adve
eating secession principles convened in this cit
last night. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
/ The Sentiment in Atlanta.
ATLANTA, Dec. l4.-A meeting was held in thi
city last night. Strong secession resolutions wer
unanimously adopted.
/ Population of the United States.
WASHINGTON Dec. A.--It is ascertained fror
the result of the recent census that the populatio
of the United States amounts to about 81 900 900
making l33, 900 the basis of representation.
River Intelligence.
4 LOUISVILLE, Dec. 1.-THE river at this point
rising, with eight feet water in the canal.
Domestic Markets
CINCINNATI, Dec. 13.-phe Flour market close
dull, with sales Of 300 bbs. at 81 10 for superfine
Corn is quoted at SIC. per bushel. Oats rule du
at 2fe. per bushel. Whisky was sold at l4ae. pc
gallon. The sales of Pork included roo bhls. a
si4 to $l4 25 for Mess. Lard is worth 81 to SIC
per lb. the market closed dull. There were sale
of Sugar at to 7lc. per lb
NEW YORK, Dec. a. The sales OF Gotto
amounted to $500 bales including 1900 in transitr
Middlings are quoted at l0e. Flour is quoted a
81 go to 81 60; the sales foot up IL, 600 bbls TIL
sales of Corn add up $4,000 bushels at 81 to 65C
Pork closed dull, with sales of 400 bbs. at $16 II
to SIG rs. Lard steady sales of $50 bbls. at %
l0c. per lib.
ClNcINSATI, Dec. l4.-There were sales {
Flour to-day at 81 to 81 10 for Snperiine. Bar
closed active, with sales at &c. per bushel Oai
closed dull at 27c. per bushel The sales Of Whisl
comprised HOO bbls. at l44c. per gallon. Por
closed dali the sales included 400 bbs at Sl4 6
for Mess Lard is quoted at SH to Sac per pount
New Molasses is worth 23 to 30c. Coffee il quote
\ tbs to l4c. per pound for Rio, Sugar-Sales at
to Tic. per pound.
New YoRK, Dec H.-Cotton closed steady, wit
sales of $500 bales at l0c. for Middling The sale
Of Flour reached 10000 bbl8 at S4 80 to 81 go fe
Supefine State. Corn closed dull; the sales I'D
up $4,000 bushels, at prices ranging from 63 to 64,
The market for Pork is unsettled Mess was sol
at SIG III to SIG 90.
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