The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-27
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The News.


The News.
By reference to yesterdays proceedings in the
United States Senate, it will be seen that the APP
preparation for additional aid to the Collins steam
ers will, undoubtedly, pass that body A motion
10 strike the amendment for that purpose from the
deficiency BILL was negatived, by q vete of twenty
nine to twelve. Several Senators are anxious to
procure information from the Departments. Mr..
Bell wishes to ascertain all about the orders issued
by General Scott and Commodore Conner concern
ing the landing Of the American army of invasion
ut Vera Cruz. What does this meant Perhaps the
Tennessee Senator is fond Of Injuries, and is en-
desyorng to fish up some dainty morsel from
another "hasty plate Of SOUP Mr.. Cass
wants the particulars relative to the arrest and i'm
prisonment Of Mr.. Brace by the Austrian govern.
ment. When he gets it, look out for strong speech
In favor of Intervention for the sake of noninter
vention. Mr.. Rusk is DESTROYS Of being enlightened
with regard to the smoke raised about tobacco by
Me Mexican government and q few American citi-
sens. When answers are obtained to all these in.
terrogations it is hoped that another question: of
lar more mysterious character, will be propounded
that is, how much Galphn money has been paid
10 members of Congress and the Cabinet within the
last three years!
The resolutions of the New York Legislature in
favor of ship canal around the Falls of ST. Mary,
were presented for the consideration of the Senate.
Should this scheme be perfected, it will eventually
prove Of great benefit to the of this State
1t would open direct communication with vast
region of country, Astounding in mineral, vegetable
and pscatory resources, which is almost entirely
shut out from the world,
Operations commenced in the House of Represen-
tatives, yesterday by debate Mr.. Stanlys reso-
luton, asking for information concerning the ac-
counts of the printers to the last Congress. The
determination Of the Joint Committee to give por-
ton of the printing of the present session to the old
fogy organs, the Union and Republic, still rankles
in the breasts Of the abolition, Southern rights,
disafected, and anti-monopolist whig and demo-
cratic factions. The latter are right. 1t is un.
just to feed the fat. lazy, and effete hacks of
the two ancient parties from the public crib,
and not allow single bite to the Juvenile and
independent ponies, that snort frisk, jump and
kick at almost everything, no matter whether good
or bad.
The House passed joint resolution for the loca-
ton Of the seat of government of Oregon territory
Salem, and bill for extending the time for locating
Virginia military land warrants Mr. Bowie,
Maryland whig, made sensible and judicous speech
in opposition to the free farm bill. He adduced
facts ard precedents in support of his position,
which should be read and calmly dgested by every
friend of his country.
Our special Washington CORES pondent states that
the vacant post of Sub-Treasurer in this city has
been offered to the Hon. Luther Bradish, and that
in he refuses to accept it, it will be given to
Hon. j. Phillips Phenix.
The telegraphs furnish the proceedings of con-
ventions in three of the Southern States. The re-
solutions Of the Georgia Unionists bold decisive,
and to the purpose. They carry out the spirit of
the despatch transmitted to the Convention by Sc
nator Dawson, who truly observes that the breach
in the,whig ranks is wide and Deep and that, if
the Union men will drop all intercourse with both
the old parties, hold d national convention of
their own, and nominate candidate for President
they will gain their point The Florida democrats
gave no instructions to the delegates whom they APP
pointed to represent them in the National Conyen-
ton. 1t is understood, however, that a majority of
the delegates in favor of Judge Douglas for Pre-
sident, and Col. jeff Davis for Vice. That's
rather strange combination Of discordant elements;
but there's telling what will eventually be done
by the great national pow-wow. We have merely
the preliminary arrangements of the South Carolina
Convention, which convened at Columbia yesterday.
The North Carolina Wing Convention was to meet
at Raleigh yesterday; but we have no proceedings.
The movements Of the different parties in the South
possess great interest just at this time and for that
we shall endeayor to keep our readers well
posted up with regard to their transactions
Quite an imposing military and civic display was
witnessed in Albany, yesterday, on the occasion Of
the burial Of the late General Solomon Van Rens-
selaer Governor Hunt, as tribute Of respect to
the memory Of the late Ex-Governor Young, has
ordered the national colors to be displayed at half
staff at the various arsenals throughout the State.
For the movements Of kossuth in New England,
the reader is referred to the telegraphic columns
The Magyar was, yesterday, welcomed to the State
Of Massachusetts, by the joint committee Of the
Legislature, who took charge Of him at Springfield,
and sumptuousy entertained him at one of the
hotels, by way Of a manifesto Of their kind inten-
tions. Whether the landlord will have the same
difficulty in collecting his bill that the Washington
Harrisburg, and other hotel keepers experienced on
the route OF the Hungarian through the country is
matter for future consideration. BY the way, a
curious paragraph respecting the peculiar gaantry.
and policness Of kossuth to the genter SEX will
be found in the letter Of one Of our Washington cor
respondents.
Some intelligence Of an important commercial
character will be found in another column. Ac-
oording % the article given, the Burmese war
iuzt commenced with considerable vigor by the
English, is likely TO open new route TO China.
This movement, and that of this government in 1T
ting out an expedition to japan, arc two remarka-