davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

DIsAPPEARED-Mr. L. W. Caldwell had a
valuable horse and buggy standing opposite Hawley's
store, corner of front Row and Court street, last evening,
when at dark some person drove it off; it Is supposed to
be made a prize Of by one Of the numerous thieves that
have lately taken up quarters at Memphis.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

According TO q resolution adopted SONS
asys previously, the North Carolina State con-
venNon adjourned on Friday afternoon, to meet
soaiu on the goth Of January, unless sooner
called together by its president.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

~ The Washington correspondent OF the
W. York Tines SAYS in q late letter:
Cen. scost's ssssie in Virginia has been seques-
,rsted fer tire benefit Of the rebel government
Shortly before he Tshrea he received poslnFe
OF lsaIs
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
cHAs TURNER
MEMPHIS, December ., 1861.

MEMPHIS, December 9, 1861.
f. J. PARK, Esq.-Desr Sir l have become acquaint-
cd with your new system of tsnning, and feel great
pie ssure IN stating that consider it dec dedly ths best
msthod Of tanning in ufe.
Fno iea'her is soft, elastic and perfectly tanned the
materials used cannot in any way iuiure tas leather,
and it is fifty per cent. cheaper than the old method and
from ten to twenty times as quick. It is simple and en-.
cent, and any Psrson can ue it with success.
Yours, etc, r. d. EABvRS.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
BRANCH or THE PLANTERS B8SK OF TENN-l
BANK OF WEST TENNESSEE,

Tomorrow being Christmas day, this bank will
be closed Al notes and bills due on that day viii be due
and payable To-day. p. a. SHEPHERD, Cashier.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
MEvrHI., Deeembsr Z 1851

E. J. PARK, EsR-Dear Sir l am a practical tanner
Aad have been following the bu,iness Tor ten Yeaz. /
have always ayaued myself Of every Improvement and
new dssovsry in the art, and without DEPRESSING into
explanatory remarks on the claims Of different pro-
oessss. or their scientific status, in a practical sense, 7
deem yours the best system ever introduced.
With or without bsrk, it is q great s~cononise7. and
no article ia used which, in any degree. can possibly IN
jure the fiber, I shall feel mach grA.iaed to see II uni
Ysrsally adopted. Yours, etc,
CWAS TVRNER
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
MElrHIs. peeember q. I.sL.

MEliPBIsr December 81, i-6L
Capt Chas. Cossitt, Shelby Rifles:
SIR Pardon the delay in acknowledging the
receipt Of fifty dollars so generously devoted BY your
gallant command % the relief Of the sufferers ia our
charge winch has arisen so'ely from excessive occupation
and frequent lndisPosou. BE assured that the Southern
Mothers and their patients fully appreciate the motives
when nave prompted your brave men TO ii ide their pay
forts to sweeten a soldiers hard fare, 20 the relief Of their
sick comrades Aay the god Of bsiiie- cover the head Of
each and every one Of those true men, should the dire
struggle for Our cJuutrys liberty cll them % stand uD5a
another crimson field, and bring them safe from he
carnage. Respectfully yOHrs,
MARY l. POPE, Secy S. ~.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

A NURSE WANTED.-An experienced negro
nurse 10 wait on a sick lady will find employment and
liberal wages by immediate application at the counting.
room Of the APPEAL Office.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
Corre.nnnhenre.

COLUMBUS, KY, Decembsrs. 1861.
To the President Of the " Southern Mothers As+,als
don Memphis, Tennessee
MADAN-Enclosed you viii find fifty dollars eco.
contribution from the " Shelby Rifles" Of the Second Ten
nessee Regiment, for the sick aud wounded soldiers g.
Memphis This is a voluntary contribution from ms
men, aud came BY no prOmptiugs Of mine.
This money was earned hy many a day and night oil
weary watching and toll, and r. given as f-eely az ny
gallant men gave their blood fOr our eouutry'sf freedom
upon Belmoufs crimson field
In their name Thank you for the maternal care which
your Association has extended 70 their sufT riar com
rades; aud the remembrance ~ your kindness wiz nerve
them 20 other deeds q daring in The hourof bstt,e.
Respectfully.
Charles r. COssTTT,
Captain Of the Shelby Eiies"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

AN AFFRAY.-Some individuals had a quarrel
and a fight near the Commercial Hotel, after dark last
evening, in which one man had his head severely dealt
with in the afray. a pistol Twas fred, but no one was
hurt
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

COTToN-Thsre has ben a fair inquiry for this artl-
&c during the week partly on speculation aud partly on
manufacturers' account, with sales Of bout 70 bs es at
a basis Of 7a7&c for m;dding, md 71zaT&e for good
m~iddli'gs to strict good niddings. There { also some
deposition TO purchsss for future delivery Che sock in
hand being Eeneraily be d of the market, in consequence
Of he more favorable state Ct political afarsl but as
yet we have heard Of 10 Transactions Of this character.
Receipts for the week on s. bales AL in transiru.
The total receipts Of cotton al this point, from seppem-
Der lst to date, eomprs- $3.50 bales, against Igs,292 to
same date last year-decreass this year 1927 bales.
The shipments during the sslas period embrace 36T
bales, against I54,427 bales TO the same date Last year
decrease This year l6O rs baIez
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

EscAPED.-Onf Wednesday last three men,
confined in jail for State offeIses, made good their escape
from that place. Yesterday a woman, confined on the
chain gang, got away.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
GREATEST DISCOVERY or THE AGE.
Just the Thing for the Nine |


pEISG the cheapest, speedisst and most effective
II method Of IAAElNG ever in use.
By this process
Heavy Sole Leather Is tanned IN . 10 20 day.
Upper Leather, Harness Leather, euc., in Is to 70 GAYS.
Calf Skins, Light Kip etc IN three to i've day.
Without baik, msking excellent Lea her, which, fc1
Strength, SOftneSS aud Durability
Is equal 70 any male. Bark caa De used Il e0nvenisD,,
without Interfering with the rapidly Of Tanning. No
oil Of yituoi (~Sulghuris aoid,) muristie acid, alum. sal
soda, or other seids or aIkslies, nor fenaeI are used
samples Of the Leather sent to order.
State, County sad Shop Rgh s.for sale u Idsr 8 Paters
granted BY the Confederate Srates.
Best of city references given.
Address, iHclo ing one dime, E. J. PARK,
Memphis, Team.
No letter answered unless it contain one dime.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
.at.enaio,,. .narunra Psnemen

All members Of this company, and all citizens
DESTROYS Of joining the Memphis Legion, are requested to
meet at the Office Of W. h. Poston, Esq, this afternoon.
at o'clock. J. d. WILLIAMS,
w. h POsTON.
J. I. STRATToS,
81. MAGEvNEY,
w. r. Lucas,
!. L. IRRELEVANT,
7 " RoysTFu
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

RECORDERS COURT-There were fifteen cases
at this court yesterday. The sum of SO was gathered
from fines -Four were sent to the chaIn-gang, two were
whipped, and two discharged.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
LOCAL MATTERS.
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER "a.

ARRIvAL.-A- III. Holbrook, Esq, one of the
propristors of the New Orleans PioGynaG was in the
city Yesterday.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

OyERTON HOsPITAL.-The Southern Moth
ers' hospital was yesterday joined with that Of the
overtOn, the latter buildiug now containing the whole
of the patients Of the two institutions. Dr.. Currey, Of
the Southern Mothers, continues to perform his duties
at the oyerton. The consolidation was mads by order
Of the general in command, and was effected under the
personal superintendent of d.. c. H. Mastiu, the super
visor Of hospitals. The ladies will give their kind aid as
before the change.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

The Liverpool brokers' circular reports the
sales of cotton for the week at 22,000 bales. The
market has a downward tendency, with a de-
cline of1d, and closing dull and Inactive. Wake
field, Nash K Co. and others report flour firm,
with an advance Of 6d0Is II Dbl, and quoted
at 29s934s. Wheat-red western 12s0I2s Sd;
white western l3s. COrn-mixed 34sQ 34s Cd {;
white 35s035s.
Provisions quiet and steady. Pork steady.
Beef quiet and steady.
Produce-The brokers circulars report sugar
firm. Linseed oil firm at 36s.
Misunderstanding quiet but steady. Con-
sells closed ON Friday at 924092s for money.
The weekly retgrns of the bank of England
show an increase of 1891 ,O00 in bullion, The
latest quotations were, Illinois Central shares
45043 discount, Erie 24426.
LIVERPOOL, MoSDAY.--Sales of cotton 1000
bales. Market frmer, with a tIiding advance.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
MENrPHIs corroN srArEnrNr
xPoRTs OF COTTON FROM MEMPHIS

To8ACCO-Ih demsnd has been more sctive AID
some 90 hhds, comprising the bulk Of the stoek on sale,
have changed hands, but particulars were generally
suppressed. The following may be considered as tho
ruling rates
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

DIsAPPEARANCE.-An elderly man, known as
" Texas" came up on the Arkunras side with some cattle
a few days since, and he and some other cattle droyers
came to the city and put up at a place on Poplar street.
He was afterwards seen the same evening" drinking in
company with some men Of suspicious appearance, since
which time nothing has been heard Of him, aud he has
not called for his horre, which he left at Mr. Cheeks
hotel in Mound City. He had between $500 aud $1,000
with him, and foul play IL suspected
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

CHRISTMAS BsEs-Msuy Of our rvadars ssw
he splendid cattle the butchers parsaed on Fri
day with tag aud music Some OF that spnnssd
besfgil Be Tor sale Al the slall Of vi. II. seeseL
s'aIl No. u, Poplar street market. for Christmas
e~ousunptiou. !,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

This bank win be closed tomorrow. 18th inst,
(Christmas( All paper maturing on that day must have
attention this day. Ben. MAY, Cashier
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

BRANCH BANK OF TENNESSEE
MEMPHIS, December a, 1861.
This bank will be closed Wednesday, Decem-
Der 25tn. CHARLES II. HALE, Cashier.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
Taxable Properly Of Tennessee.

FABLE showing the valuation Of Taxable Property Of
the State Of Tenpessee, the average value Of lands per
acre, the average value " taxable slaves, aud State
tax for snries of Eear.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

FOREIGN MAiA-Th- third special mes-eng.r
carrying the southwsst Express Conpaays ma. To-
AL parts Of the world. viii leave Se'w ORLEANS Oh Js.n-
arr first letter. can be hsnded IN At ss southern En-
press office in shis city until The 26lL Of December
il. McKEEVER ps.s;s.,,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

sAIE OF WoesHAN HaUsg FvRSFruKz-
We viii Commences the sale Of tho Worsbam
House furniture Oh tho 26sh instead Of he s4st
Of December, aud continue from day to day
until it IS al disposed Of
dslS-td RAasAuT & Cox.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

Variability coat makers wanted imme
Hately at Mn. divers, on Beal street, second hease east
of Second Presbyterian chureh. de24-6t.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
STEAMBOAT COLUMN.

OOEG ufs
For New Oriesns.
FDHE fast steamer REPUBLIC. J. d
i Clark, masisr, viii leave a. above on sNSLtAs
III DAY, 9th inst at 5P. n k
For freight Or Massage, apply on board. OF to
de2llt. TH0S WILLIAMS s .. agents.
For Hekmn, New Madrid and coiurnbus
TIE splendid passenger packet ase1rsae
4 DESOTO, Beard master. via Leave -
for above and ali intermediate landings &S
on Tbs DAY, eth iustsnt, st5P N. z
des4't larry HARHsrtD. Asent
Memphis aud Columbus @. S. Msil Lire.
TNHE passenger packet KENTUCKY,
T 4 caP,. Pres Sal, t0sw.'A, I; Syss as above
4hl' DAY, &lL1 n-l- al p. ", -
For freight or passage apply On board. or 70
Debit J a. MCHANUa.
Memphis and vicksburg c. s. Mail Line.
TNHE splendid passer ger steamer II. D. w-s
i Berry, mester, VAL leave as s1nA
above WEDNESDAY. 25 h INST a. 5 I. n ~
For GeisAt or passage sppiy TO ). Z. McWANU9. e.
d 2i2t RY II IA X
Reg lar Wednesday Psessi-Eor rev Orleans.
THE splendid PASSENGER packet PEY-
: ToNA Capt n Q Lanarum, vii -
leave IS above on WEDNESDAY, 25th
instant, al 5 ?. NJ.
de229t LARRY HAR2sTAD Aregs
For Helena and ST. Fsanc, River
TUE splendid passens r packet SAINT
"a No. 3xCapt. Bowman. lesves -
as above II ESDA& s4thi At, at 8 P. n. Ez4A8S
T or freight or passage apply to
dr221 AIRY HARNST y. Ascent
O. 5. Mail Line
For Dss Are, Augusta and JaeEsonport.
VNH passenger packet KAEAWHA
Il VALLEY GiichrisS mater, leave
As above TUESDAY, 24th instEut. ~ 5 P IA
ds22et L4RRy HARMsTAD Agen,
For New Orle ans.
fHB passenger steamer REPUBLIC, 49,
a D Ciark. master, viii iesvs g. above LaEt$
TUESDAY, cath instant, al 5 ?. n a&sA
de222r ETIIoTP & v1NSnN Agents
For New C~rleans-Reg1lar Tuesday Packet
TNHE passenger stesnsr KEPUBLIC, j..
4 D. CLARK, msstsr viii leave as above La1&sa3
on TUESDAY, 2fth instant. a. ?. n. M8
deaSt JAS 7. BOURNE & Co, AEnnis
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

~ Remember everybody that Bingham's
Gallery Is the place 10 get your pictures mads for
holiday nresents. Ganery onposlse the Mo-sham HOUSE.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
proceeding. Of .ho Ciazsns, needing

The adjourned meeting OF the citizens Of Memphis
held at the Mayors office last evening, was called to
order by the chairman. w, X Postoh, Esq, offered the
following resolutions, which were adopted
Resolsed, That we form a home legion for the city Of
Memphis, taking the existing Memphis Legion" as a
servi'e to the Conf derate States, under the provisions oi
a special act Of the Confederate Congress provided for
such service.
Rssslra9, That the colonel Of the Memphis Legion re-
port 10 the present meeting, if practicable, the number
Of full companies in said legion, and also the nnmber Of
companies In said legion deficient IN numbers, and the
extent Of such denesercy.
RssogUcd, That we proceed a. once to Gil up all def
ciencies in existing Companies, aud 10 form such addi-
tional companies to complete said legion, to be reported
tonight, # practicable, otherwise at a meeting to be de-
signated before we adjourn
The following resolution wa offered BY Gen. }. a.
Carnes, aud adopted
Resolped, That e COMMITTEES Of Twelve be sppointedby
the chairman 10 mcu0rialis3 tho Legislature TO empower
the Governor with authority 20 order militia drills atsueh
times and places as be may deem necessary, for 8 psTiie-
ular county or seetioa,
The following gentlemen we're appointed the com
mittee authorized IN the foregoing resolution J.. A.
Games. 7. a. Nelson, W. K Poston, F. W. Royster. J.
NJ. Patrick, }. D. Williams, E. Magveney, John Park,
F.w. Smith, w. I. Miller, II. J. Wicks, L. V. Dixon.
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at the
MAYORS office on THURSDAY evening next at o'clock.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

THANKs.-We thank A. ]. Wheeler, Deputy
Clerk Of Court, for kind fsvors.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

CHRISTMAS SERvICEs.-The Christmas festi-
val will be observed with religious services at Grace
church, fernando street, tomorrow morning at Il o'clock
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

the Bowling Green Courier, don't seem as yet to
hare glutted the Yankee markets with cotton.
Gen. Sherman may be waiting for it to reach his
figures, as all he got cost over ten dollars per
pound.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

CHRISTMAS BEEF-L. La CrOix, at stall No.
q, South Memphis market, viii butcher to-day a beef
weighing two thousand pounds, and have it on sale at
this evenings market. Don't forget to call at No. 2,
South Market
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

sg Wanted to hire, q negro girl suitable for
. unrss. Apply at e45 Main street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

LADIES' GOoDs AT AUCTION AGAE-A. l..
Andrews & Co. viii sell this morning, at 10 o'clock A. NJ
a large lot of dress and fancy goods. A good opportu-
atty win be offered to buy presents for The holidays at
$50 Main street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
.rom The Phladelphia Ledger.l

Whatever may be the intentions of England,
il is evident that her attitude is OF the most hos
tile character, and We should, therefore instantly
prepare for the worst. Every ship yard in the
country should be put Instantly at work build
ing vessels-oEwsr. They will be useful for
home service if they are not needed for foreign
war. Our lake and rver defenses should be at
once seen to, and active measures taken TO put
them into the best possible condition. If Great
Britain refuses to sell us ssltpetsr and arms, we
should prohibit the expectation to England Of
breadstuffs, which she win more need than we do
her war material.
Prom tho Philadelphia I~nguirerl
Notwithstanding all this bluster of the news
papers, VIC do not believe there is any more pur-
pose on the part of the English government to
rush h~esdlong into a war with the United States
than thers is on our part 10 provoke a war with
England. A conflict between two snch powers
is no holiday diversion 10 be engaged in without
reflection.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

For Des ARE, Augusta and JaeEsoaport.
FVH passenger packet EAEAWHA
4 VALLEY Giienrist, mater, leaves
As above TUESDAY, 24tb instGus. =, 5 P ii
de222t HARMSTAn ar.r.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
For New Orleans.

VHHB passenger steamer REPUBLIC, J. 49,
a d Ciark. master, viii lesys 8 ABOVE H
TUESDAY, cath instant, al 5 p y E8aS
de222t ELLIOTT & VINSnN Agents
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

Foreign exchange has gone rapidly down since the re-
eeiP. e Intelligence Of prospective difficulties between
the Lineoln gove aud that Of Great Bitain-ster-
ling bills have declined fully IS 20 20 per cent, and trans
actions in all classes have been almost wholly suspended;
but so great is the depression ~thatlarge negotiations could
not be carried through upon any terms whatever. Do
nestle is also at a s~tsnd-stiu, and for all practical puf-
poses II may almost be said that thsre il no longer any
evidence OF animation or vitality in our exchange
market. Sight drafts on other Confederate States, par 81
bank and two TO three per cent. discOunt on the street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24

The presidents Of the seven f7ee banks have resolved TO
make advances 70 the planters 70 the eXteut Of four and a
half millions Of dollars, and the Representatives Of all the
banks have agreed to loan the State four and a half mill
ions 10 pay the war tax and meet the anticipated deficit
In the treasury.
Rates Of specie have rapidly declined, and the brokers
refuse TO psF higher than - to 20 per cent premium for
gold, aud 10 70 Ii per cent premium for silver, but hold
es generally refuse these figures, although offerings since
the decline have been a hundred fold greater than during
the ADVANCE.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-02-14

Hon. John O. Wright. of Cincinnati.
died this afternoon. Of pnsumsnia. His
remains will be taken to ths Relay House
to await the arrival Of friends.
Tho Engineer Department has ssnt TO
Congress modified estimates for armament
ing all except Forts Calhoun. in Virginia,
Taylor and Jefferson. 1t 10 added tn at
$4,000 each. for the two latter. can be sp.
piled, to advantage. within the next nseal
year, to prep are thsm to serve psrtielsrlar-
ly. At least. as naval depots in the Gulf.
The Gaines case was before the Supreme
Court t-day.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has ad-
vertissd for proposals. till the 23d inst.
for the eight million lean. under the late
act. Those successful must deposite on
or before the first of March.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-02-14

Not in order.
The Senate was notified Of the READINGS,
Of the House TO have the slsetorai vote,
counted.
The Senate entered.
The tellsrs aud ether officials took their
stations. aud after a short address by Vice
Prssident Breekinridge. he opened the diff
ferent certificates which were read; the
Secretary Of the Senate taking nsts OF
them. The reading Of the vote of South
Carolina caused good humored excite
meat. The readisg Of all the electoral
votes having been completed. the tellers
reported the result; whereupon. the Vice
President rising. said: Abraham Lincoln
Of Illinois. having received a majority OF
the whole number Of votes, 10 dolly elected
President II the United States for the four
years commenting on the 4th day Of March,
1861, aud that Hannibal Hsmlin. Of Maine
having received a majority Of the whole
electoral votes. 10 duly elected Vice Presi-
dent OF the United States for the same
time.
The Pacific Railroad Bill was postponed
till TO morrow.
A Committee was appointed 10 eonjunc-
ton with the Senate. TO wait On and notify
the President elect Of his election.
Mr.. hindmsn suggested that Gen. Scott
be also informed that there was no further
use of loercenaries arsund the Capitol.
Adjourned.
SENATE.-After the retur1 Of the Sen
ate to their own chamber. Mr.. Fesse ndsu
reported the Diplomatic Appropriation
Bill. aud asking for Committe Of COME
enee.
The bill to carry oat the ireaty with
New Grenada was passed.
A Committee was appointed to nstify
Messrs. Lincoln aud Hamlin Of their eles
ton.
The Tariff Bill came up.
Mr.. Seward gave notice that he should
move to erase that portion abolishing the
warehouse system.
Mr. Simmons explained the amendment,
when The bill was laid over.
The bill fer the better organis alton oil
the Military Of the District Of Columbia
came up. On motion OF Lane 1t was re
committed.
The bill providing tina, no extra number
of any documents be printed without q
Joint resolution Of both Houses. passed.
Bigler reported the patent bill. recon-
mendlng that the Senate concur in all tho
amendments Of the House except one
Agreed to. Adjourned.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-02-14
FROM ALABAMA.

MoSraoMERr. Feb. l2.
The standing commissioners announced
10 Congress dispatch received from Lou
isisna approving the election of Davis and
Stephens.
A resolution was offered continuing Gus
tom officers in office.
A resolution was offered that, 40 soon as
the President 10 inauguratsd, commission
ers be sent to the government Of the Uni
ted States.
During the secret session. resolutions
passed taking charge OF all questions on
dificulnss now existing between the SOW
sreigu States Of this Confederscy asd thu
United States ...rslsting to the occupation o.
Forts. Arsenals. Navy Yards. and ether
public sstablishnepts,a and the PrssidssI
was directed to communicate this tesolu
ton TO governors Of the States.