The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-11

| now IN Possersioh OF tne Georgla State troops.
Accompanying the engraved sketch is carefully
prepared and succinct description of the city Of
Savannah and the Notifications. The description OF
Fort Pulaski, we assume TO say. will be found the
best connected one yet given to the public
| We give in another column full reports of the
proceedings Of the Legislature yesterday. They
are Of unusual interest. The Senate Committee on
Federal Relations have, il is stated agreed upon q
report respecting the perilous condition OF the M
ton, which pledges the South protection to the
full extent Of the constitution, and the repeal of
all laws in conflict with such pl ige. The re-
port will also recommend that militia Of the
State be placed upon war 70 TO aid in sup
pressing instruction in any OF the Union.
Congress was occuN'o yesterday with the
crisis. In the Senate Mr.. Davis, of Mississippi
delivered speech denying the right of the 60
yernment to coerce seeding State. full re-
port of his remarks is given in the proceedings
elsewhere. In the House Mr.. Boteler, of Virginia.
spoke upon the condition Of affairs. We also give
report Of his remarks.
The steamship Nova Scotan, Capt. McMasters,
from Liverpool on the eth, via Londonderry on
the 2Sth ut., arrived at Portland at late hour on
Wednesday night. Her advices are three days
later than those previously received
The most important news by ths.arrival is the
commercial intelligence. Cotton and breadstuffs
were active and advancing, with q fair demand
for purposes Of trade and also for speculation.
Consols had declined.
The political news is unimportant. Considera
bic excitement prevailed in Paris concerning the
connection of Count De Morny with certain finan-
ciai specuatons in mines. Cabinet councils had
been held upon the subject, and it was thought
that legislative inquiry would be the result.
The siege Of Gaeta continues, but the reports
are very conflicting. 1t is conceded, however,
that the Neapolitans could maintain themselves
for some time to come. The correspondent of the
London Times in Italy says that the year 1861
will not perhaps wax very old before French
| troops are in possession Of Gaeta, and possibly
| Naples itself.
1t is reported that England and France had
come to an understanding with regard to venetia,
and that joint commission would shortly be sent
to Vienna urging the cession of Yeneta without
territorial recompense.
The from China is interesting, and con.
frmatory of our previous advices from that
quarter.
The Board of Councilmen met yesterday after
noon and made another vain attempt to organize.
bHcu Int Ioll Wdo Cuiltu, HOut VI REPUBLICANS
answered to their names, whereup0n the tempo
rary President announced that the Board would
meet at six o'clock this friday evening.
According to the weekly statistical return made
to the Commissioners Of Charities and Correction
yesterday, the number of inmates in the city nsti-
tutions at present is S,536an increase Of 126 for
the week. The number admitted since that time
was l,572, and those who died, were discharged or
transferred numbered LAG. The department
have diminished the annual expenses in the item of
beef and mutton alone some $40 600 within the
past year, though the quantity supplied to the in
stitutons is not diminished.
The European received yesterday had favorable
influence upon cotton market. The stock was re-
duced while the speculative feeling continued The sales
embraced about 900 bales $50 Of which made in
transit We quote midding upands at 1870. 13c
Flour was in good demand generally and at rmer prices
for low and medium grades Of State and Western while
higher brands steady Wheat firm and good
request and rather higher for good to choice lots Corn
in fair request at improved prices closing at rates
given in another column. Pork in good demand,
with sales Of at $40 rs ST. and at $40 so
for new prime Sugars steady, with sales OF TOO
hhds chiefly New Orleans at &c. 6alc. with Cubas nj
SIC. &C. Coffee quiet and steady. Freghts
teady and rates unchanged with moderate engagements