New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-16

sectl0n OF the act, winch authorizes the sale OF
Africans to the highest bidder, being in opposi-
ton to the clause OF the Constitution forbidding
such trade and mandate to legislate enectually to
prevent the same.
The vote on the passage Of the act over the veto
was as follows yeas Is nays, "a.
Nothing Of an interesting nature transpired in
public session to-day. -
Congress is certain to adjourn tomorrow.
Cabinet Meeting.
WASHINGTON, March I5.-The members Of the
Cabinet heda meeting to-day, probably to consult
regarding the Southern forts. General Scott was
present.
Movements Of Chartered Vessels.
NEW YORK. March l5-The steamers chartered
by the United States Government to take the Fed
eral troops from Texas leave tomorrow (Sat
uTday.) =.
An unconfrned runor says the Crusader goes to
Charleston to take off Maj. Andersons command
The steamer of war Mohawk, the Empire City,
and the stcre-ship Supply, have already taken
their departure.
Proceedings of the Federal Congress.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-In the Senate Mr.. Ma
son, of Virginia, offered resolution nquirng of
the President of the number Of q. S. troops quar-
tered in Washington, for what purpose, when they
would be withdrawn if not. for what purpose they
were maintained and whether and to what extent
he means to increase the force. all.
Mr. Douglas resolution respecting the Govern
ent property in the seeding States was taken up.
Mr. Douglas said the President had no power TO
call out the militia except as posse con1atdtus A
Federal officer said that an army of quarter Of
million at the expense OF million was necessary
to take the forts, etc. He advocated amendments
to the Constitution to hold the border States and
secure reunion of the whole.
Mr.. Wilson replied, saying the Administration
should make known its policy through gentlemen
in whom it has confidence.
Mr. Douglas retored saying that Mr.. Wilson be-
longed to the war wing of the Republican party.
Sharp words ensued between Messrs. Douglas,
FeSsenden and Hale.
Mr. Douglas said he did not mean that the Union
should be broken up, or the country drawn into
war. (Applause.) He suggested that the CALLER
les be cleared.
Mr.. Douglas abruptly took his seat.
Louisiana Legislature.
BATON ROUGE March l5.-In the House, to-day,
bfr. Kcarny, member from New Orleans, took the
oath prescribed by the Convention.
Mr.. Lindsay presented communication from the
President of the Normal School, showing the num-
ber of graduates, and recommending their employ
ment by families in the school districts. Thirty
young ladies have already, and fifteen more will
soon graduate. Passed.
Mr. Beggs' resolution, that the sergeant-at-arms
be required to ascertain the precise number OF pa
pers received by each member, and to pay only for
such. Passed.
The resolution asking the Jud iciary Committeeto
change article lG2 Of the civil code. Passed
Mr.. Phillips, of the Finance Committee, reported
avorably on the act for the relief of the Mechanics
and Traders Bank Of New Orleans.
| The Plaquemine Bayou bill came up and gave
| rise to o lengthy debate, during which many
amendments were offered. One providing that
the parish jury OF Iberville be compelled to open
the bayou when it interferea.w with navigation in the
| upper parishes, was lost twas amended so as TO
read that it shall be the duty of the Jury to
the piles in case of danger to the levees also
when it effects the of persons transport
| ing goods and produce. The amendment was
| adopted after excited debate. Another amend
ment, to close the mouth of the Atchaf&lays river
was accepted. All were lost by the casting vote
of the Speaker.
An act was introduced to repeal the tenth Soc
| ton of the. act Incorporating the New Orleans
| and Jackson Railway.
The Senate has concurred in the act making Car
| roll parish levee district Passed.
Also in the act rGapproprintng $4,000 to leyee
the right bank Of Red river in the parish Of Aa-
| pides. Passed.
The bill fixing the price for the maintenance of
prisoners in Parish Prison; Passed.
| The bill relative to the fees Of the clerk of the
! Third District Court Passed.
Mfr. Lecfc's bill to autborize the Common CouIl-
| Gil of New Orleans to provide for the maintenance
Of prisoners confined in the Parish Prison. Passed.
| The Senate adjourned pending discussion on
| the bill to distribute public lands
| House. .-Euenlng Sessi0n.-During the evening
sitting of the House the bill to annex portion Of
Madison parish to Tensas was taken up, debated at
some length and passed.
| The Senate act relative to the Assessors in the
parish of Orleans making the duty of the Auditor
of the State to strike from their aCCounts all uu-
taxable property and to pay only fees on taxable.
| Passed.
Mr. Phillips introduced bill to authorize the
late Marshal of the Eastern District to pay the
money in his hands to the State Treasurer, pro-
tecting him in said proceeding.
| A bill to tax every passenger by steamboat or
railroad arriving in New Orleans out Of the COnfe-
derate States % cents for the use Of the Charity
Hospital, was taken up and considerably debated
| 4 vote taken on it resulted as follows yeas 20
nays II. Adjourned.
SoufheVn pnoifn Railway NTnetiT7n
LOUISVILLE, March l5,--rhe Southern Pacific
Railway stockholders held large meeting in this
city to-day.
The stockholders are disposedto respond promptly
to the committees requesting one dollar additona
subscription for each share of stock held.
Later from Washington
| WAsu1SGToN, March IL The Secretary o
State, Mr.. Seward, has asked time to consider th'
propoaitions of the Commissioners from the Con
| icderata States. which the latter granted.
1t is supposed the whole matter will be referre.
to the Senate.
WASHINGTON, March l5.-The Administrator
dcnv shat any uuusunl display is intended in tit
j, Southern walers. Vessels at New York are to bt
put in the transport service, there being upw&rd
Of $500 troops in Texas awaiting conyeyanc
NoFthward.
Snow Storm in Rev York.
EEW YORK March l5.--Ths city was last aig
visited by very severe snow storm.
Naval Movements
New YORK, March l5!@-rhe United Statos slooI
ofw&r Portsmouth was ct ST. Helena on The Got
Of January. Her officers and crew were al in goo
health and spirits.
G Appointment.
NEW YoRR, March l5.-The Tribune announce
Z that Elijah Hamin, brother of tho Vice-Pres
dent, has been appointed Commissioner under III
= British reciprocity tseaty.
Mo Attack on Fort pic$sns
v WASHINGTON. March l5.-mesSrs. Crawford an
Forsyth say there will be no attack on Fort Picker
r till they have reported to Presidsat Davis
e Domestic MARKETS..
r CIXCINNArI, March l5.-Shcre were sales
y Flour to day at 81 50Q1Si IS, for SuperGns. II
Z sales of Whisky included HOO bbs. at l34c. tt
=, gallon. Lard is quoted st q to Sc. the ID. II
. Sagar market closed lrrn, with sales Of 800 hhd
II at 81 to Tae. Molasscs rs selling at 81 to Soc. tt
>. gallon. CutIGe quiet. Sales of Rio at l3 to IA
lG Einsoed Oil is worth ca to Csc. the gallon.
"a New YORK, March li.-Tho Cotton market W
- quiet to-day while the sales embraced 1000 bal
~ at llKc. for Middling UpLAniIs Flour advanced
- H. 750 hbls changed hands at S. 20 to IS p5
n, SuperGne State. Tha Corn market closed steaf
d with sales Of 6l,0QO bushels at 60 to CSC. p,
d, dull the sales comprised $50 bbls. at SIG so to
III for Mess Cbffee quiet; saas of 500 sacks Rio
123c. per pouuh Sales OF Cuba Sugar at Al to
AZ AZ Sales Of 500 hh's Molasses at 8 to 33e for n
70 70 Orleans, and 24c, for Museovado.
River Intelligence.
.o- LOUISVILLE March l5.-The Ohio river at
point is declining, with ten feet water In The car