Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-04-16
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on Territories.
Mr. Fitch offered resolution directing the
| proper acting officers of the Treasury 10 set
| tie the accounts Of Randolph Clay, Minister
| to Peru. Referred z.-srrsr
| Mr.. Wilson's resolution in relation to the
suppression of the slave trade was referred
| to the committee On Foreign relations.
Mr.. Sumner presented supplementary pa
| pers to the memorial of Mr.. Sanborn, con-
| tanning authenticated copies of the writ of
/ h0beds corpus, ia the case of his discharge.
| Mr.. Summer alluded to the fact that there
was no resisting mob, as previously stated
III the Senate, unless il was by the kidnap-
| pers who arrested Mr.. Sanborn. The special
committee knew that Ex-Governor Wise was
Ia possession of important facts relating to
| the Harper Ferry affair, which be would not
| disclose for .'rubies," and threw. down the
| Challenge 10 the committee and to the coun-
| try, that he would not appear, yet he was not
summoned, and two northern men, who
knew nothing about the affair, were arrested,
one put in Jail, and the other kidnapped.
Mr.. Mason said that so far as he spoke of
the actions of the committee the Senator
knew nothing OF them. The committee
would report in due time. sa-
Mr.. Sumner replied that Gov. Wise was
not kidnapped nor handcuffed, which
| fact apparent to all. The papers and mem
orials were laid on the table.
The bill amending the patent law came up.
| Some verbal amendments were made and the
| private calendar was Resumed.
The bill for the relief of David Meyetle
| was passed for $50 600
The Senate went into executive session
| and then adjourned.
HoUsE.-The House is engaged on private
| bills.
Mr.. Carter, from the committee on the
District of Columbia, moved for authority to
employ clerk-this being refused, be asked
to be excused from service as chairman of
| the committee.
Mr.. Barnett hoped that this would not be
| granted, as the gentleman is now excited.
john Cochrance-Now that the anti-poly
| gamy bill had passed, ne entreated his friend
to remain i'll his position. [Laughter.l
MIR. Curtis said he did not near his col
| leagues words but that his eloquence float
ed like a feather on the wave, leaving no
ripple behind. lLaughter.]
The question of excusing was passed over.
Mr.. Carey asked leave 10 Introduce a reso-
| luton instructing the COmmitse on Agri-
culture to report bill for an efficient reor-
ganiZaton of the Bureau.
Mr.. Branch objected.
On motion Uf Mr.. Potter the committee on
| Revolutionary Pensions was authorized to
employ a clerk.
/ MIR. Curtis, from the Pacific Railroad Com
mittee reported bill on the subject, which
was ordered To be printed and referred back
Several private bills were passed
| The House then adjourned till Monday
| next.
WASHINGTON, April Is. The following is
believed to he correct statement OF the
Potter and Pryor affair up to noon to-day:
Immediately after the occurrence in the
House, Mr. Pryor dispatched. through Mr..
Hindman. of Arkansas. a note to Mr.. Potter.
asking MIN to leave the District of Columbia
to receive written communication, and was
replied TO that as Mr. Pryor's note contem-
plated avoiding the anti-duelng penalties in
tue district, and that as his (Potter's) dis
q"allcatioh was contained in the COnstitu-
uoh oil wisconsin, he conld not leave the
District. On this, Mr.. Chislam. a substitute
OF MT. Hlhdman, who WAS obliged to leave
Tor Arkansas, handed Mr.. Potter a peremp-
tory challenge from Mr.. Pryor, dating his
noe Virginia.
Col. Lander. who had been designated by
by Mr.. Potter as his friend. handed after
lapse OF twelve hours a note to Mr.. Chislam,
accepting The challenge and naming common
bowie knives as the weapons, and to fight in
the open air with two friends, each armed
with Colts pi, tolls.
Mr.. ChiSlam protested against this form Of
weapon as absurd, barbarous and vulgar. and
Offers to construe the code in the most liberal
way provided other weapons are suggested
Mr.. Potter authorized Mr. Lander to de-
cline any other terms and Mr. Lander offers
to substitute himself for Mr. Potter with other
weapons. to both of (which propositions, with
out consulting Mr.. Pryor, Mr. Chislam re-
plies: That the first is vulgar and inadmissa-
bic, and while approaching Mr.. Lander's zeal
for his friend. they have no cause of quarrel
with him. and consequently no demand to
make of him.
Mr. Pryor is still in Virginia, and has not
yet heard OF the action of his second in the
matter. The latter is believed to have acted
after consultation with Messrs. Miles, Keitt,
Mason and Hammond.
WASHINGTON. April I3.-The Attorney
General cOncurs with the Secretary of tue
| Navy. justifying the capture of the Mexican
st Gamers
From California.
SAN Francisco, April An the libcl case,
Walsh was found guilty.
A line of propellers to Japan is being Or
ganized.
The Legislature will adjourn on the oath
The rush to Carson Valley is increasing.
| Stories from that quarter are almost fabu-
lous.
SAN Francisco. April 3-The State Capt.
| toll is being pcrmanIly located at San Frau
| cisco.
The U. $. steamer Powhattan arrived on
the 9th with the japanese ambassador.
| Trade is dali and depressed on account of
| the influence by reports of the WashOe mines
drawing away the population. Molasses and
syrup are losing their buoyancy. Previs-
ions are growing firmer. Raw sugars droop-
| ing. Number one China dull 81. Domestic
IS. Choice Muscorado IL.
The news is principally confined to 40
counts Of the reception of the japanese,
who leave for Washington via Panama, on
the 5th inst.
wrecked.
| The bark Glimpse. with a cargo valued at
$4,000, was wrecked near Victoria on the
18th.
The San Juan Island is in the joint occu-
| paney OF the American and British troops.
5000 white men and 1000 Cinnamon are
running on Frazier's River.
Oregon and Washington Territory news
| unimporlaut
Carson City emigrants are pouring in from
all parts of California. The excitement is
undated.
sailed.
New YoRK. April 1.-THE steamers Adri-
attic. Kangaroo and Bavaria sailed TO day for
| Liverpool. with New Orleans mails OF the
9Th aud 10th. and Telegraph dispatches OF
! the 18th. The Adriatic took 100000 specie.
Arrived.
NEW YORK. April I4.-Ibe steamer Prince
| Albert has arrived.
The Empire City has arrived with Havana
dat.-s of the 9th.
NEw YORK. April l3-The steamer Prince
Albert has arrived az New York.
River News.
ST. LouIs. ArriI l4--The river Is falling
nj the rate of 6 inches in "a hours. There
arr feet water TO Cairo. The Missouri i
falling. with 81 feet water in the channel
| The Illinois il falling. The Upper Mississippi
| is stationary, with 81 ieet Mater 10 keokuk.
and 81 inches on the lower Rapids.
LoUEsynIE April 1.-THE river is rising