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Congressional. Washington, Feb. 12.
--Senate--Mr. Crittenden presented a Union memorial from Massachusetts, signed by 22,000 names.
Mr. Sumner attacked the memorial.
He said the day for compromise had passed.
The signers did not know what they signed their names to.
Mr. Crittenden responded, and Mr. Sumner rejoined.
The Naval Appropriation bill was resumed.
Mr. Green made a speech against the steam sloop amendment.
He defended the right of secession.
The amendment was agreed to and the bill passed.
House.--Mr. Sherman sent to the Clerk's desk a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, showing its bankrupt condition, there being only $500,000 subject to draft, and $9,000,000 or $10,000,000 would be required before the 4th of March.
The Secretary suggests that a bill be passed to enable him to accept any State guarantee for Government stock which may be issued for the amount deposited with the States in 1836.
He further says he will be compe
The Daily Dispatch: February 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], Sudden death of the Hon. J. A. Rockwell Connecticut . (search)
Confederated Congress. Montgomery, Ala. Feb. 12.
--The Standing Committees were announced.
The President's message was received and read.
A dispatch was received from the Louisiana Convention, cordially approving the nomination of Davis and Stephens.
Designs for seal and flag of the Confederated States were referred to the appropriate committee.
A resolution was offered, that until otherwise provided, the several officers of customs be continued in office.
Referred.
A resolution was offered instructing the Committee on Foreign Affairs to inquire into the necessity, as soon as the President is inaugurated, of sending Commissioners to the Government of the United States.
Referred.
The Convention then went into secret session, during which the following was adopted:
Resolved, That this Government takes under its charge the questions and difficulties now pending between the sovereign States of this Confederacy and the Government of the United Stat
North Carolina Legislature. Raleigh, N C. Feb. 12.
--The Senate to-day rejected the bill to amend the Constitution by adopting the ad valorem system of taxation, but the vote was reconsidered.
To-morrow evening Hon. Samuel.
Hall, Commissioner from Georgia, has a formal reception.
Federal matters are at a dead calm.
The Daily Dispatch: February 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], Building in Northern cities. (search)
Railroad Accident. Norfolk, Feb. 12.
--Last night an engine and three empty cars ran into the South branch of the Elizabeth river, through the open draw.
The engineer was deceived by a signal.
No one was seriously hurt.
Northern Markets.
New York, Feb. 12.
--Cotton dull: Middling Upland 11 1/2@111 cents.
Flour dull: Southern $5.30@ 5.35.
Wheat lower.
Corn lower: Mixed 64@64 1/2 cts.; Southern White 70@76 1/2 cents. Pork heavy: Mess $17@17.25.
Lard dull at 9 1/2@10 cts. Whiskey steady at 18 cts. Coffee steady: Rio 10 1/2@13 cents. Turpentine steady at 35 1/2@36 1/2 cents. Rosin dull.
Stocks active and higher: New York Centrals $78 1/2;Virginia 6's $76 1/2.
Baltimore, Feb. 12.
--Fss $17@17.25.
Lard dull at 9 1/2@10 cts. Whiskey steady at 18 cts. Coffee steady: Rio 10 1/2@13 cents. Turpentine steady at 35 1/2@36 1/2 cents. Rosin dull.
Stocks active and higher: New York Centrals $78 1/2;Virginia 6's $76 1/2.
Baltimore, Feb. 12.
--Flour active and lower; Howard st. $5.12. Wheat dull; red $1.25@$1.30; white $1.40@$1.60. Corn lower; yellow 57@58; white 67@68 Mess Pork $17@$17.75; prime $13.50. Lard 10 1/4 Coffee active at 12 1/4@13 cts.--Whiskey quiet at 18