Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-03-16
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| WASHINGTON, March 14.--Seward asked
time to consider the propositions of the
Southern Commissioners, which the latter
granted.
1t is supposed the whole matter will be re-
ferred to the Senate.
The Administration deny that any unusu-
al naval display is intended in the Southern
waters
The vessels at New York will be put in
! the transport service. there being upwards
OF $500 troops in Texas awaiting convey
| ance Northward.
WASHINGTON, March I5.-The Cabinet is
in session. Gen Scott is present.
WASHINGTON, March I5-SENArE.-Mason
| offered resolution enquiring of the Presi-
dent of the number of United States troops
quartered at Washington; for what purpose
they are here and when they will be with
drawn; or if not, for what purpose they are
maintained, and whether and to what extent
he means to Increase the force.
| Douglas resolution respecting the Govern
ment property in the seeding States, was
taken up. Douglas said the President had no
power to collect the revenue in secediug
States. nor to call out the militia, except as a
said that an army of 100000 men at an ex-
pense of S35.000.000, will be necessary to
take the forts, &c. He advocated amend
ments to the Constitution to hold the harder
States. and secure reunion of the whole
Wilson replied, saying the Administration
should make known its policy through gen.
tlemen in whom it had confidence.
Douglas retorted, saying that Wilson be-
longed to the war wing of the Republican
party. Sharp words ensued between Doug
las and Fessenden.
Hale said he did not mean that the Union
shOnld be broken up or the country drawn
int war. (Applaase.]
1t was suggested that the galleries be clear
cd. Douglas abruptly took his seat.
From New York.
New YORK, March l4-There was a Sc
we're snow storm to-day.
The frigate Portsmouth was at ST. Helena
on the z0lh of January.
The steamer Prince Albert has arrived.
Her dates are anticipated.
The Tribune announces that Elijah Ham
lin, brother of the Vice President, will be APP
pointed Commissioner under the British re-
ciproeity treaty.
Commissioners Crawford and Forsyth say
there will be no attack on Fort Pickens, till
they have reported 10 President Davis.
New YoKk, March I5.-The steamers
chartered to take the troops from Texas leave
Saturday.
An unconfrmed report says that the Cru
sader goes TO Charleston 10 take off Ander-
SONS COMMAND.
The Mohawk, Empire City and Supply
have sailed.
Louisiana Convention.
New ORLEANS, March 15.-The Convention
is awaiting an fisial copy of the Constitu-
ton of the. Confederate States. The Mont
gomery delegates are daily expected.
From Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, March I5.-The Southern Pa
cific Railroad stockholders had a large meet
ing here to-day. President Stevenson's re-
port was entirely satisfactory.
The stockholders are disposed to respond
promptly to the committees request of an
additional subscription of one dollar for each
share of stock held.
Markets by Telegraph.
NEW ORLEANS, March 15.-Cotton sales
to-day $3.50 bales; middiing upland I1aal2.
Sales of the week 10000 bales. Receipts of
the week Fl 600 bales, against So, 500 bales
during the same time last year. Exports of
the week 60 500 balls. Total exports of the
season l ,450,50G bales. Total receipts at
this port less han at the same time last year
263 500 bales; at all Southern ports SOS, 500
bales. Stock at New Orleans 319, $50 bales
Coffee sales of the week 1880 bags, 103a13;
stock 10000 bags against $4,000 bags at the
same time last year. Freights to Liverpool
}; to Havre l.
CINCINNATI, March 15.--Flour 50a4 55.
Whisky sales LOO bbls 131. Lard 8aa9.
Sugar firm; sales 300 hhds 53a72. Molasses
SLABS. Coffee steady; bali. Linseed Oil
River News.