New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-14

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MONTGOMERY, Feb. 1s-During the sitting Of
the Southern Congress to-day, Mr. Stephens Of
Georgia presented the model 81 flag and the
model of device for the seal of the Confederacy,
which were referred.
Mfr. Wright presented communication from Mr.
Mark A. Cooper offering the Etowah, Georgia, Iron
Works as suitable place for the Gonfederacv's
foundry Referred. 5
Mr.. Curry said he had several memorials Of
similar object from Alabamians.
Mr.. Conrad, of Louisiana, submitted the follow
ing, which was adopted
ResolUed, That the Committee on Military and
tile Committee on Naval Affairs, be instructed to
include in any plan they may propose for the or
4ganization Of an army and navy, suitable provi-3
sions for such officers Of the army or navy as have
rendered their designations, and resigned their
commissions in consequence Of their adhesion to
any or all the States Of the Confederaey.
Mr.. Crawford presented communication from
a postmaster, Fhich was unread and deferred.
Mr.. Memminger presented the following, which
was adopted:
Resoh1ed That the Committee on Commercial
Affairs be instructed to inquire and report upon
the expedency Of repeating the navigation laws
III the Confederated States, and have leave to re-
port by bill
Mr.. Brooke offered resolution That the com
mttee on q flag and seal be instructed to adopt
and report flag as similar as possible TO the flag
of the United States, making only sHch changes rs
may be necessary to easily distinguish it from an
other, and to adopt banner, in the arrangement Of
the stars and stripes to number the States of the
Eonfederacy. 8a5
MI. Brooke accompanied the resolution with fe-#
ictous remarks, in the course of which, referring
to the stars and stripes, he said That flag is
idol Of the heart, around which cluster memories
of the past, which time cannot efface or cause
to grow dim. y
Mr.. Miles opposed the resolution. and said he
had regarded from youth the stars and stripes All
emblem of oppression and tyranny.
The debate grew iDferestpp and ON suppaEtinn
of Mr.. Stephens, MIR. Brooke withdrew his reso-
luton.
Congress Immediately went into secret session,
since which time nothing has been made public.
Proceedings Of the Federal Congress,
WASHINGTON, Feb. l3.-In the House Mr.. Gar
nett opposed Mr.. Sherman's bill, authorizing d
coupon loan, on the ground that Mr.. Lineoln's
indianapolis speech indicated coercion and the
Inauguration of military despotism. Suppressed
hisses)
Both Houses met to count the electoral votes.
Vice-President Breckenridge rose and said, .tHon.
Abraham Lincoln having received q majority of
the whole number Of votes cast, is duly elected
President for four years from the 4th Of March, AZ.
D. 1861. Hannibal Hamblin is duly elected Vice
President for the same term.'i
A committee was then appointed to inform
Messrs. Lincoln and Halin of their election to the
Presidency and ePresidency Of the United
States.
The Pacific Railroad bill was taken up and post
poned for consideration till to morrow.
Scott be informed that there further use for
mercenaries around the capitol ~
The bill to carry out the New Grenada treaty
passed.
The tariff was taken up. Mr.. Seward said he
should move to erase that portion abolishing the
warehouse system
The Hudson River Frozen Up.
| Albany, Feb. 13.-rhe breaking up OF the ice
| on Hudson river to-day, caused great damages to
bridges, boats, cellars and goods. The water rose
| four feet in twenty minutes, and continues tc
| swell at q slower rate.
4 Lincoln in Columbus, Ohio.
COLUMBUS, ONO, Feb. l3.--ln his speech deliy
4 cred here to-day, Mr.. Lincoln developed no new
points of any consequence.
/ he said it was consolng circumstance tina
| when we look around we find there is nothing tina
| really hurts anybody. We entertain different view
upon political questions, but nobody is suffering
anything from this We may conclude that time
| patience and reliance on that God who has
never forsaken his people, will remove the present
| difficulties.
Accident to the Steamer Sunshine.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. l3.-The steamer Sunshine
snagged aud afterwards exploded q boiler, killing
| two deck hands and severely scadipg several per
/ sons.
Continued Rise in the River.
ALBANY, Feb. l3.--The water has already over
| flowed several streets, causing the suspension oi
| business, driving families from their homes and
smashing boats together. There are no signs of d
| lall IN tLe TlYeT. t5-'g.t
Lincoln in Cincinnati.
| CINCINNATI, Feb. l2-Abraham Lincoln arrived
| here to-day and was cordially received.
In speaking he repeated what he said to the
| Kentuekians in Ohio about year ago, that by
nominating Mr. Douglas they would have postponed
/ the result longer than in any other way. He added
there was no more difference between the Ken
tuckians and the Northerners than the difference in
1 circumstances surrounding them.
| He meant to remember that they had as good
haor and thy,u
/ and according to the example of Washington and
| Jefferson.
| Proceedings of Congress.
/ WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-In the Senate to-day the
amendment to the navy bill providing for the build.
ing of ofsloopsofwar was carried, ~ against IL The
bill passed.
Z. In the House, the Pacific railway bill was taken
up and discussed, but conclusion was arrived at.
4 The selectcomnttee on the abstraction Of In.
dian bonds reported the facts ELECTED without any
4 recommendation.
i The President has issued q proclamation con.
vening the Senate at noon, March A. 10 receive the
4 nomination of the members of the Cabinet, etc.
The Secretary of the Treasury advises Mr.. Sher
man, as Indispensable, to advertise for loan o
/ about ten Millions to pay the liabilities maturing
| before the 4th of March.
/ Policy Of the New Administration.
/ it's announced here OH high authority that The
/ incoming administration will Immediately take ac
tive steps to re-taze the Southern forts and block
i ade the ports. Much excitement prevails.
Il Later from Panama.
| New YoRK, Feb. 13.-The Pacific and Atlantic
1 Mail Companys steamship North Star has arrived
at this port from Aspinwa, bringing million 0
treasure on freight.
/ Sterling Exchange at New York.
i New YORK, Feb. lS.-Sterling exchange rule
/ dull and declined to l044 for bankers and 104 70
i commercial bills. The market closed heavy yes
terday.
/ Liverpool freights are rather frmer and hav
somewhat advanced. A scarcity Of tonnage
being experienced.
4 Domestic Markets.
l. CINCINNATI, Feb. 13.-The Flour market close
i dull with sales of 200e bhls at 81 30 for Superne
Corn rules dull at 80 to $50, per bushel. Oats ar
dull at rs to 27c. Pork; sales of Western Pork q
| SIS rs to SIT per Dbl.
4 New YORK. Feb. l3.--Cotton dull and the turi
4 in favor Of the buyer. Sales to-day 500 bales q
liz to ll3c. for Midding. Flour sales 1850 bbls
at 5 90 to Sc 10 the Dbl. for Superine State. Tht
turn in favor of buyer. Corn closed dull with ssle
i of $500 bushels at 81 to Se. Pork dull; sales
4 250 bbs at SIT 25 for Mess. Lardrales dull at %
4 to 1Oe. the lb.
\ River Intelligence
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 13.-The Ohio river, at This
4 point, was falling this evening with feet inches
i water in the canal, by the nark
i One morning a party came into the public rooms
at Buxton shtnswhst later than uslat, and re
auested some tongue. They were told that llord
u t,.n,, III II aata, If am very angry with his