The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-18
The News.

Our Geographic intelligence this morning, from
Washington and elsewhere is unusually interesting.
Il viii be seen that the House of Representatives
yesterday refused by very large vote, to suspend
The rules in order to permit Mr. Marshall to present
his resolution providing for the appropriation Of
fund Of ten millions of dollars in order to enable
General Pierce to meet any emergency that might
arise during the recess Of Congress. This,
however, is by no means understood as having
been test vote. Many members who are known
10 be favorable to the proposition opposed to
its introduction at this time, when there are some
two hundred bills of the last session still lying the
Speakers table undsposed Of They also wish to as
certain what are Gen. P's sentiments on the subject
in order that they may act Understandings This is
all very proper. Let the table be cleared. Let mem
bers ascertain what the Senate will do with Con
Cass's resolution asserting and enforcing the Mon
roe doctrine; and then let them place the govern
ment in strong position, in order that the principles
Of the nation may be fully aud firmly carried out,
under any circumstances.
Among the petitions presented in the United
States Senate yesterday, was one signed by fourteen
hundred citizens Of New York, asking for grant
Of one hundred and sixty acres Of land to all who
were engaged III the last with Great Britain.
Mr. Hale withdrew his resolution asking for nfor-
nation relative to the conduct Of the late Commo
dore Morgan. resolution adopted calling for
the correspondence relative to the fishery dispute
This will perhaps, afford food for another interest
ing debate concerning the peculiar foreign policy of
the administration. After an executive session, a
brief debate took place the bill for the construction
VI railroad to the Pacific. Mr.. Brooke proposes
Us substitute for the measure before the Senate,
that contract lie made with the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad Company, whose application for a charter
is at present engrossng considerable attention in the
New York Legislature. The everlasting Homestead
bill was made the special order for tomorrow week.
What has become of Dir. Benefits land distribution
bill Some important correspondence with regard
% the Imprisonment Of the American Consul at
Acapulco is reported to have been received but its
leading points our correspondent has omitted to
state. The Cuban resolutions are the special order
Tor today. warm controversy may consequently
be expected.
The pension bills for the widows OF Generals Arm
strong and Mcneil were passed by the House; after
which general debate sprung up bill to carry
into effect the resolution passed by Congress in 1883
10 erect colossal equestrian statue Of Washington.
A general desire was expressed that instead OF the
Roman costume, the figure should appear in the old
Continental uniform and further, that Clark Mills,
who has succeeded so admirably in executing the
statne of Jackson. should perform the work. The
bill amended so IA TO appropriate forty
thousand dollars to enable the President 10 secure
the services Of Mr. NJ, and then the measure was
passed and sent TO the Senate where referred
10 the proper committee. A short discussion follow
cd relative to the proprety of suspending the rules
in order to permit the introduction Of resolution
authorisng the payment Of fifteen thousand dollar.
10 Mr.. Mills for his jackson statue, and taking the
question, the proposition negatived for want o.
two-thirds vote. The body then adjourned.
Our special Washington correspondent writes that
there IL but little hope for the French Spoiaton bill
this session There il entirely too much other work
20 b. done TO admit the taking MP, et this late hour
Of a measure ia which such immense sum OF
money ir Involved. 1t is thought that Senator
Badgers nomination Judge for the Louisiana dir
lric will 80 70 the next session. II all depends
upon She Alabama and Louisiana Senators.
Ex-senator Samuel 5. Phelps has been appointed
by the Governor of Vermont to fill the vacancy
created in the United States Senate by the death Of
Mr. Upham.
But little business Of special interest was transact
ed in fhe state Legislature yesterday. II the Ar
semliy Mr. Burroughs concluded his tpcech in opr
position 10 what he terms ;he canal policy Of GOV
Seymour although tho general impression seems 10 /
be that tie Governor is rs much Ia favor Of having
the canals completed - il Dr.. -. himself rh,se /
who are favorable to iuternd improvements viii be I
sorry 10 observe desperation manifested 10 brul thc
railroad and canal interests il opposition 10 each
other il would be fat more advantageous t. the
psop,e ct hrgo 10 allow the different companies 10
rot along p,aooaniy among Themselves. a rus0u- /
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