The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-12

Aside from the lengthy and important report OF
ne committee. Of the House Of Representatives, on
tie subject of reciprocity with the British North
American provinces, TO which we have advcEtel in
n, Their column cur intelligence frura Wasiineton
pos esses many features Of great national interest.
Iy reference-to the Senate proceedings, it viii be
seen thst the, Committee on Foreign Relations have
reported that the encroachments Of British settlers
in Central America, either with without the
sent Of their government, is matter for adjldica-
ticn between England and those States but that any
attempt 81 the former power 70 extend ts possessions
m that region, would be direct violation of treaty
apulationsw this country. The exercise Of actual
dominion Great Britain in that portion of America,
would also be question to which this government
can never be indifferent. Upon the whole, the com
mittee consider it unnecessary to adopt any measures
with regard to the carrying out Of the Clayton and
Bulwer treaty. Here II s probable the matter will
rest for the remainder Of the session. Not So how
ever with regard to the Tehuantepec affair; for it is
believed that the decided and uncompromisng opposi
ton Of certain eeso Senators against the report and
resolutions Of the Foreign Committee, have only
added TO their strength and it is therefore probable
that something more than ola merely passive charac-
Ter will shortly be decided upon. Whether the claims
tanned ut all hazards or whether all existing treaties
with Mexico will be repealed, and all means for the
protection Of their frontier inhabitants against the
Indians be withdrawn, will doubtless soon be made
manifest.
Gen. Houston yesterday made speech In the Sc.
nate in opposition to the bill for the relief Of the
Texas creditors Our special correspondent. how
ever, intimates that it was uphill work, and that as
yet no impression has been made against the pro-
priety Of paying the bonds. Mr.. Fish introduced
bill for the regulation OF the commercial marine,
synopsis Of which is given in the regular report Va
nous private bills having been disposed Of the Senate
vent into executive session, and rejected, by ma
jority OF one, the appointment Of Mr. Badger az
Judge for the Louisiana and Alabama District.
The House adopted the amendment to the Army
Appropriation bill, substituting civil for military
mperintendents at the armories, after which the
hill was passed, and the body adjourned.
Our readers will be pleased to learn that the Hon.
William r. King arrived at Havana on the 9Th inst
in improved health.
We elsewhere publish O very interesting letter
from our Boston correspondent, throwing glimmer-
ing Of light on the cabinet question, and detailing in
some measure the movements of Cen Pierce. 1t il
On Tuesday or Wednesday. In view Of biz late be-
reavement, and the fact that he is accompanied by
IN invalid wife, let rs hope that the democrats on
the route TO the national capital, will suppress
any overzeaIous manifestation OF enthusiasm on
his arrival among them. Such a course will proha-
bly, not only be in oonsonance with bis wishes, bu,
may in the end prove advantageous 10 many them
Permit the afflicted to wend his way in peace and
quiet.
Quite an interesting and exciting debate took place
IN our State Assembly yesterday relative to the
canal enlargement question. Two or three Of the
New York delegates appear to have got quite warm
on the subject; but the matter was amicably ad-
Jus;ed to the probable chagrn of the outside specta-
tors, who generally fond Of witnessing fuss, 80
long as they are out Of harms way. Nothing OF
special interest trsnspired in the Senate.
John r. Thomson was yesterday elected United
States Senator fer New Jersey, in place q Com
Stockton, resigned. The office Is tins retained il
she family, Mr.. r. being brother-inlaw Of the Com
modore.
The Louisiana Legislature has refused to go iatc
AZ election for United States Senator In place Of Mr.
Benjamin, wing, who was selected by the Jeyisls
ture, under the old constitution, 10 succeed Mr.
Downs.
strike Of the emp'oyfs on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, produced great coIsmotion In Balti
more yesterday. They hesd three or four large meet
ine in Monument square, paraded the streets four
abreast, and otherwise demonstrated their determi.
nation TO keep up the excitement until their denanss
for increase Of fifteen per cent on their wages we're
accededto There are supposed % be over three
thousand men engaged in this movement; and unless
the company gives them what they ast, tbe business
of the road win be greatly impaired None but pas
senger trains we're run yesterday.
The veterans o the war Of 1912 IA met lat
evening at the head quarters Of the corps in Lpe.
pard street. There were ten officers and eighty rank
and fe pre- eIt committee Of three was sp.