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The Daily Dispatch: January 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National Crisis. (search)
Resignations--Postmaster General Holt acting as Secretary of War--the last Congress of the United States--the President's message, &c., &c. Washington, Dec. 31. --It is currently reported that Gen. Scott is acting as Secretary War. Secretary Thomas, of the Treasury, is said have resigned. Senator Benjaminrum. It is the general opinion that today's proceedings are the finis of the Republic of the United States of America. [second Dispatch.] Washington, Dec. 31, 9 P. M. --The reported appointment of Gen. Scott acting Secretary of War is evidently a mistake, as Postmaster General Holt is now acting in that position, temporarily or permanently. [third Dispatch.] Washington, Dec. 31, 11 P. M. --No decisive action was taken by the Cabinet to-day relative to the Charleston forts. The President's special message will probably be transmitted to Congress Wednesday.--It is understood that he will submit such facts as have come to his kn
The Daily Dispatch: January 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Remarkable longevity in a family. (search)
Later from Europe.Arrival of the Kangaroo. New York. Dec. 31. --The steamship Kangaroo, from Liverpool on the 21st, as arrived. Commercial. Liverpool, Dec. 21. --Cotton — Sales of the week of 133,000 bales. Market active, and cloud buoyant at ½ higher, in consequence of the American news Sale for two days of 35,000 bale speculators and exporters taking 15,000. Breadstuffs quiet, with an advancing tendency — all kinds slightly advanced. Wakefield Nash quote Flour firm,nced 6d.@ls. Provisions,--Beef dull. Pork dull. Base heavy. Lard quiet. Sugar quiet. Coffee quiet. Rice steady. Naval Stores.--Rosin dull. Turpentine hill. Consols 93 ½@93 ¼ for account. ex. div. Still Later. Halifax, Dec. 31. --The steamer North American, from Liverpool on the evening of the 21st., has arrived. Commercial. Liverpool. Dec. 21. P. M. --The week commercial report speculators to have taken 32,000 and exporters 8,000 bales of the week's
The Daily Dispatch: January 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Escape of Robinson, the New Orleans burglar. (search)
Congressional. Washington. Dec. 31. --Senate.--Mr. Powell, from the Crisis Committee of Then, reported that the committee had directed him to report to the Senate that they had been unable to agree. Mr. Douglas said he desired to address the Senate on Wednesday on the subject. On motion of Mr. Bigler, it was agreement that when the Senate adjourn it adjourn until Wednesday. The Senate then postponed the consideration of Mr. Crittenden's resolutions until Monday next, at 12 o'clock. Mr. Wilson introduced a resolution of inquiry as to the places of deposit and sale of the public arms. Laid on the table. The Kansas admission bill was postponed until Monday next. Mr. Benjamin, of Louisiana, addresses Senate. He declared that the crisis now to the country had not come without warning, yet the Republicans had scoffed at and reflected them. Now they saw the truth. South Carolina had become a free and independent State; Mississippi, Florida, and Alab
The Daily Dispatch: January 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Post-Office affairs. (search)
A Cutter for Charleston New York, Dec. 31. --The U. Steam Revenue Cutter Harriet Lane left to-day for Charleston, with sealed orders.
The Daily Dispatch: January 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], Petersburg affairs. (search)
Northern Markets. Baltimore, Dec. 31. --Flour firm-forward and Ohio $5 ½; City Mills $5. Wheat firm-Red $1.20 @ $1.30; White $1.30 @$1.60. Corn ready — new Yellow 62@63. Provisions firm — Meat Pork 16 ¼. Coffee steady at 12@13. Whiskey normally 19 New York, Dec. 31.--Noon.--Stocks better and inst New York Centrals 75 ¼. Northern Markets. Baltimore, Dec. 31. --Flour firm-forward and Ohio $5 ½; City Mills $5. Wheat firm-Red $1.20 @ $1.30; White $1.30 @$1.60. Corn ready — new Yellow 62@63. Provisions firm — Meat Pork 16 ¼. Coffee steady at 12@13. Whiskey normally 19 New York, Dec. 31.--Noon.--Stocks better and inst New York Cen