The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-30
DOUBLE SH E EFT
view York, Thursday, December so, 1854
The Nswa.

From Usliiax we learn that the steamship Frank
I'm yesterday PUT into that place short of coal,
Unfortunately, net word Of the F's news from
Ecrops, which is probably two days later, has been
received. Tie Psciic is due at this port, with
four 6Ays later advices Fears are beginning to be
entertained that she has met with some sccidens,
and been obliged to PIT back
The steamer Prometheus last nigh. arrived from
Ban JUN, With ono days later advices from Cali
sornia. TIE news is OF but little Importance.
The despatch FROM our special correspondent at
Conscrd, N H., the home Of Gen. Pierce, confirms
eur urevous Statements that ali the rumors relative
10 the formation Of the next cabinet were but
specnl.tive inventions Of the friends of interested
varties, who have thrown them out in order to
ascertain how they would be received by the people,
rs well as by the President elect. 1t is true that
Senator Hunter had an interview with Gen. p in
Boston, after which, not being invited, is sup
posed, TO Concord, ne quietly returned to Washing
ION, and thence went to Virginia, and there re-
mains hill after the holidays. So much for the
osbsnet runor, which placed him st the head of the
Ef.. By the way, the Hon. John S. Barbour has
hesr recommended to . seat in the cabinet by
large number of the members Of the Virginia Legis-
lasRe. What shall We have next! o
Hon w. r. King, we regret to learn, is sgain
70 much worse that it is deemed advisable for him
70 spend the winter at Havana The Postmaster
General we understand, has granted permission for
enc q the mail steamers from this city to touch at
Norfolk, for the purpose Of taking the venerable
Eatesmsn or hoard.
There vas again but very slim attendance Of
members in either brarch Of Congress yesterday
In the Senate, there were only twenty ak gentle
mon PRESENT: and much time spent il the House
before sufficient number could be found TO form
. quorum and permit the eading Of the Journal. The
Rsna:e, however, managed to get through with con-
adorable business, though Of rather unimp0rtant
oharsrter. In addition to the passage Of some ten
relic; and c,her minor bills, the House resolution
allowing two clerks and = messenger for the Print
my Superintendent, was adopted, IS was also
8 Scins resolution extending the time to
ovne.s Of steamers, in certain cases. to bring
their resse.s within the requirements Of the
stearaaoat Iaw enacted at the lss. ssssion. Sc.
-srk petitions were I-essrtsi from Inhabitants Of
California ssLing fO- restoration Of ihe law per-
miftins the -eceip. of irgoss and hs,s Of gold IN
the Payment Of Custom House DIES. This gave
Benstor win ar opportunity to explsin the reason
Of LIS opposition 70 the petitioners on this subject
after which the petitions referred. IL it not
ously oppose what the mercantile portion Of his
constituents deem OF vital rte-est to thenl Upon
lie whole, the Senate did a fair day's work, con.
Eidering that il is holiday week.
Tie publication Of lengthy spsesh in the off
eiaI Congressional organ, purporting to have been
delivered by Mr Smart, OfMsne, yesterday gave rise
70 lie mos. lengthy and piquant debate that has
taken place in the House during this session kr.
Stany offered resolution that the official reporters
b directed hereafter not to report part of the
Izoc sedings, speeches not actually made in the
House, without leave Of the body. 1t appears that
Mr.. Smart had caused the publication, without the
proper permission, Of speech prepared to sustain
. resolution he offered on Monday, asking for in.
formation as to what steps had been taken by the
President, within the past year, with respect to the
capture and confscation CT the ba-k Georgana and
brig Eusan Loud, by the Spanish authoritis This
plan Of publishing undelverea speeches certainly
saves the unn scessay expenditure Of great deal of
time vet it must be confessed that ii is very
questionable manner Of doing business. The re-
port OF the debate establishes the curious fact that
gentlemen are in the habit Of having printed, at
the expense Of the public, speeches that would
take four or 1--WE hours to deliver; when, in reality
they spoke under the one hour rule. Though Mr.
Smart did not, on the previous day, make the
speech with which the official journal credited him,
he yesterday managed, in the course Of the discus
sion to make Of the leading points therein con-
tanned. Mr.. Stanly's resolution was foally
adopted, after which the House adjourned, without
having transacted any other business, il we except
the motion Of Mr. White 70 adjourn over till the
LIST Of February. he is philosopher, and truly
understands the interests of the people Read the
report-it is decidedly rich, and exhibits the pc
cular way in which our Legislators do the work Of
their constituents.
Bat, for downright sober sided, earnest legisla-
tion, the dougs in Congress will not begin to com
pare with the proceedings in the Convention OF
spiriuAlisis held in Boston yesterday. This body,
which purportf TO have been composed Of mortals
and immortals, got along peaceably and smoothly,
and the report OF their transactions will be read
with universal in crest Before the breaking up Of
the converton soRc Of the spirits have promised 10
ursesl the Ups of thoir earthly mediums and dis
close many wonders With regard to the prospective
world, that viii astonisk all mankind Our readers
will doubtless await lSse revelations with the
utmost anxiety
An advertisement for proposals. for the brick
work o. the Capitol extension confirms the
statement 81 our special correspondent that there
&c truth in ths reiterated assertions OF suony
mOuf letter writer's, that the Secretary Of ths Ia
isTicE Lad decided upon not giving out any more
ot1tsag's 5srirg &c remainder Of his tern Of
chss Tbs vii te Tatksr dissgresAtle news TO
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