New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-02-21

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New York, Feb. 2O.-The Washington CORE
spondent Of the New York Times reports that at
Cabinet meeting which took place on Tuesday last,
the Government determined to order Col. Fauntle-
roy to march his troops into Chihuahua for the
purpose OF protecting the lives and property of
American citizens.
It is also reported that 5000 Americans have
established themselves in Sonora, and are in pos
session Of the Government of that State.
Advices from Washington state that the Admin
stration has not the slightest idea of sending troops
to Vera Cruz or paying any attention TO the move
ments Of Miramon, as it is satisfied the Juarez
Government is abundantly able to sustain itself
against any force MiramoH can bring against Vera
Cruz.
National Democratic Platform.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.--The Special Committee
appointed 1.-THE Democratic caucus last week have
agreed upon platform concerning slavery in the
Territories. It embodies the main features of
Senator Davis resolution, and concludes as fol
lows
When the Territorial Legislature and the Judci-
ary find they cannot protect slavery under the
Dred Scott decision, then Congress must provide
remedy for the right therein affirmed.
Louisiana Legislature.
BATON RoU6E, Feb. 20-In the Senate to-day Mr.
Loughborough introduced petition from the citi
zens of the parish of St. John the Baptist; referred
to the Committee on Public Works.
Mr. Moore presented petition from the inhabit-
ants OF New Iberia, requesting that the town be
incorporated. The petition was referred to the
Committee on Parochial Affairs.
Mr.. Hunt presented memorial from Sister Mary.
q st Theresa the superioress Of the House of the
Good Shepherd, in the city Of New Orleans The
memorial is set forth as follows:
The House of the Good Shepherd has been es-
tablised in the city of New Orleans for the benefit
Of unfortunate persons. Institutions adapted to
such purpose have BEEN in the large cities of this
as well as in those of other countries, eminentIy
successful. The Committee on Charitable Instit1-
tons have visited the house, and pray that the me-
morialist, who now presides over this institution
| may be encouraged for the humble and arduous
duty to which she has devoted her life.
Mr.. Hunt asked that the memorial be received
and referred to the Committee ON Charitable Insti-
tutions; the bill was referred.
Mr.. Tucker introduced bill relative to the
| Treasury Department; the bill was referred to
the Committee on Finance.
| Mr. Gardere introduced bill relative to the
public schools within the jurisdiction OF the police
jury on the right bank Of the Mississippi river in
Jefferson parish. The bill was read three times
and passed. ss
| Mr.. Gardere also introduced bill relative to
public schools within the jurisdiction Of the police
jury on the left bank Of the Mississippi river. The
| bill passed third reading.
| The bill relative to ship building was taken up
and made the special order of the day for Friday
In the House Of Representatives to-day Mr.. Her.
ron, on behalf Of the Committee on Judiciary, re-
| ported unfavorably on the following bills:
| The bill relative to the payment Of expenses in
| Cured in the prosecution of criminals
! The bill relative to judicial and other sales at
| public auction.
The bin relative to judicial advertisements.
l The bill calling for a convention to change the
| Constitution.
1 The bill relative to auctioneers.
He reported favorably on the following bills:
| The bill to increase the pay of witnesses.
/ nf tha
| act relative to criminal proceedings
| The bill relative to divorces.
The bill to amend article lab Of the civil code.
The bill providing for the incorporation of Peli.
| can Hook and Ladder Fire Company of New Or.
| leans.
| The bill to incorporate Mechanics Fire Engine
| Company of New Orleans.
| BATON RoUGE, Feb. 20.-In the House of Repre-
sentatiyes, to-day, Mr. l.. l.. Armant, of ST. James
parish, introduced bill providing for the incorpo
ration of Jefferson College, of St. James parish.
Mr.. B. Haynes, Of East Feliciana, presented a
memorial from Sister Mary, of ST. Theresa, Supe-
rioress OF the House of Good Shepherd in the city
Of New Orleans.
Mr.. ]. ]. Morgan, of st. Landry, introduced a
bill providing for an appropriation of $4,000 for the
purpose Of making and repairing certain levees in
| the Parish Of ST. Landry. The bill was referred to
the Committee on Lands and Levees.
| Congressional Proceedings.
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-In the House to-day Mr..
Loveioy asked leave to introduce resolution for
the appointment of committee of five to inquire
into the charges Of ndignities and violence offered
by citizens of one section, of the counryfa ganst
those of another section account of certain sem
1 timents the latter may have entertained and ex-
pressed.
The resolution was objected to and withdrawn.
The death of Hon. VIM. 0. Goode, Representative
| from Virginia at the last session was announced,
when appropriate eulogies were delivered, the
usual resolutions of respect were offered and the
House adjourned
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for discussion. Several Senators took part in the
| debate. Mr.. Clark, of Mo-, made a speech with
| special reference to the fourth resolution.
The death of Mr.. Goede, of Va. was formally
announced, when, after euloges upon the character
and public services of the deceased the usual res
slutions We're passed, and the Senate adjourned.
England on Privateering.
| New York, Feb. 20.-The London papers by the
Arabia, state that Lord Palmerston had diseour-
aged the Anti Priyateering Committee, from the
Commercial ports, from urging their views upon the
subject of priyateering before Parliament, insist
ing that in of war the Imprisonment of foreign
seamen and the detention Of vessels might be in
dispensable.
Counterfeit Bills.
New YORK, Feb. 2o.-Gounterfeit five dollar
notes on the Central Bank of New York, located
| at Utica, are in extensive circulation.
Domestic Markets.
New YORK, Feb 20.-The sales of Cotton to-day
amounted to 5000 bales, including 1000 sold u.
HettSH3 tuc ihaihct CloStu Slthuy MludllnR Up-
lands is quoted at llac. The sales Of Flour to-day
| consisted Of 1000 bbls. at S. 10 to s5 90. There
were 1000 bbs. Of Whisky sold at 23c. per gallon
Pork closed firm at previous quotations Corn
closed buoyant; the prices have an advancing
tendency. Java Coffee is quoted at l4a to 15ac.
| per ID. Museovado Sugar is quoted at Il to nc.
| per lb,
CINCINNATI, Feb. 2o.-Western Mess Pork held
at sl7 80 to sls per barrel. Lard is quoted at lOa
| Flour is quoted at S. go to SIS 65, the market
closing dull. Whisky is quoted at 20ic. per gallon;
there were hoo barrels sold to-day. Coffee closed
| firm Rio is quoted at 124 to l3c. per pound. Su.
gar is quoted at $ to SIC. per pound; the market
closed quiet. Moasses is quoted at 43 to 45e per
gallon. Corn is quoted at 81 to 53c. per bushel
| the market closed dull.
River Intelligence.
| LOUISVILLE, Feb 2o.--The Ohio river at this
point i at stand, with seven feet seven inches o.
] water in the canal.
| MAKING FREE WITH THE CoMMASDMESrs-Th,
late Dr. Lockhart, of the College Church, Glasgow
| Scotland, when travelling in England was soiourn
i ing at an inn, when the Sabbath come rouni