The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-28
The News.

The spirits of the members of the New York LIE.
gislaturet seem in some measure, to be governed by
the mercury in the thermometer. Yesterday was
quite warm day and consequently some of our
legislators became quite heated in the course OF the
exciting debates ON the canal question in the Assem-
bly,, and the bills to exempt the New York Assay
Office from taxation; to allow Utica to subscribe to
the stock of the Waterton Railroad, and Mr. LOOMS
scheme of general taxation, in the Senate. The
pungent little controversy between Senators Cooley
and Conger, particularly, was quite refreshing.
variety Of subjects were discussed in the Senate and
large number of unimporant bills were passed; bat
nearly all the day was consumed by the Assembly IN
debating Mr. Vests proposition to amend the consti.
tuton, in order to effect the completion OF the public
works. For full explanation of this measure,
which is sumised will pass, the reader is referred
to the letter from our special correspondent
general meeting of the friends of the Erie Canal
enlargement was held in Rochester on Thursday
evening. Among the resolutions adopted was one
urging the Legislature to provide for the amendment
of the Constitution in such will enable the
State 10 borrow money upon the faith of the canal
revenue certificates for the completion of the works
Any resort taxation for such purpose is earnestly
protested against
Our Washington correspondent to-day has some
thing to say concerning the grumbling among the
successful as well as unsuccessful ofice.seekers The
first class disappointed because the Offices do not
come up to their expectations, and the second be-
cause their claims have been entirely overlooked Mr.
Buchanan, it is surmised, will leave for England i'm
mediatey Secretary Marcy has turned his atten-
ton the reciprocal free trade and fishery questions
He is represented as having been entirely too busy
yesterday to attend the cabinet meeting Mr. Meade,
it is thought will get the post of Commissioner to
China in order to satisfy the desires Of the Vrgnians
for full mission and Mr.. Foresti is sure of the
Genoa Consulship.
The Navy Department announces that bounty
Of thirty dollars viii be given to able, and twenty
dollars to ordinary seamen who enlist in the navy
after Wednesday next.
The State Department at Washington has given
notice that Great Britain complains that wild cattle
have been killed and other depredations committed
by the Americans at the Falkland Islands, in conse-
quence Of which force has been sent thither to
protect the inhabitants and their property.
We learn by telegraph that the British war steamer
Argus has arrived at Halifax and will sail without
delay for the Gulf of St. Lawrence for the purpose of
lowed by another steamer and several sailing vessels.
extraordinary movements of Santa Anna in the
South, we are apparently destined to have lively
times before great while.
The returns of the election held in Virginia last
Thursday, indicate that there will be little or no
change, 20 far as concerns the political represent
lion in Congress. Many Of the wing candidates for
local Offices have gained considerably upon the vote
at the previous election
Anl the aa4;cY
gslature to investigate the cause of railroad acct
dents have profted by exposition of the unsound
condition of the Cos Cob bridge, and, after tho
rough examination of the structure have reported
that Il is necessary that it should be repaired The
engineer of the road conceded with them in this
opinion. The Senate promptly passed a resolution
ordering the bridge TO be repaired Immediately.
A despatch from Baltimore gives credence TO
rumor that two more Of the Irish patriots who were
exiled TO Van Diemans Land have made their es-
cape, and may be shortly expected to arrive in the
Atlantic States. One Of the fugitives is Mr. ODono-
hue who was Of the leading spirits in the ex.
citement Of 1919. He was sentenced, in company
with Messrs T. r. Meagher John Mitchell, Kelvin
Izod 0 Doherty and Terence Bellew McManus.
The Legislative Council Of Canada has passed
bill for the increase Of representation in the Legisa
ture.
Dates from Buenos Ayres 70 the I'd Of April an
nounce that the city was still beseged, and that
there had been no change in political affairs. Ur
quza supposed 10 be averse to the treaty agreed
upon by the peace commissioner and il was feared
be would join the besiegers
The bark Inca arrived yesterday with adyices
from Rio Janeiro TO the 4th inst at which time the
yellow fever was still raging to fearful extent
among the shipping at that port.
After a careful examination Of our files Of foreign
journals find little d interest besides what is CON
tanned in the very entertaining letters Of our London
and Paris correspondents, 10 be found on another
page. The British Parliament was still in session.
and the Aberdeen government was well sustained 10
both branches Of tie legislature. Various commit.
tees OF the House of Commons had disclosed in
their reports the very large amount Of electoral and
representative corruption which prevailed at the late
elections. Crowds Of the aristocracy and gentry
were eaying England to visit the Dublin exhibition.
TIC latest letters Of the correspondents Of the London