The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-21
AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON.


Of the unsettled state of relations with Spain,
the Secretary Of the Navy has issued order d.
rectng that all vessels of war on the peint of de-
parture shall be delayed 1t is not unlikely that in
formation reached the State Department by the Eff
ropa Of character to convince the administration
that the course hitherto pursued towards Spa 4
will neither result in credit to our country nor in
the settlement of the pending difficulties. Porto
Rico presents at the present moment favorable
point Of attack, the force upon that island has
been reduced considerably in order to increase th.t
Of Cuba. The recall of the Japan squadron and tie
recent order of the Navy Department would be re-
garded as ominous if emanating from admins
tration distinguished for anything but its imbe-
City
Contrary to general expectation, the Houstl
Representatives adjourned yesterday afternoon, at
three o'clock, on motion Of Col. Richardson. a
twelve o'clock the debate on the merits of the
braska bill was closed by brief but spirited appeal
from the leader Of the majority, counselling the
friends of the measure neither to ask nor receive
quarter from their opponents and to vote down all
amendments. For three hours did the factious mi
nority present amendment after amendments but
every proposition was voted down, with scarcely
syllable Of reply from the majority. After brief
interval, which will doubtless be spent in intr guing
on both sides, the struggle will recommence; and if
the friends OF the bill have sufficient stamina to
dure the fatigue of a fortyeight hours session they
viii at noon on Wednesday-the hour agreed upon
for taking up the Pacific Railroad bill-hnd them
selves at the point from which they started. 1t is
possible, however, that some sort Of compr omise
will be Effected; and the substitute OF Air. eating,
to which have heretofore alluded if presented at
the proper moment, may afford platform upon
which men OF all shades Of opinion, excepting OF
course the extreme ulraists can unite. 1t is time
this matter was disposed of. If the members of the
present Congress are afraid to meet the question,
let it be postponed, and the regular business go
ABoLIroSIsM IN THE CHURCHES.
We regret to sec, by the proceedings Of the Pro
testant Episcopal Conv ntion lately in session at
Philadelphia, that the fell spirit of abotionism is
gaining rapidly among the clergy OF that denomna-
ton. On Thursday proposition to rescind the
rules whereby the African churches of that diocess
declared not entitled to send delegates to a con-
yention, or interfere with the general government
OF the Church, was warmly debated, the clergymen
taking the affirmative of the question in nearly every
instance. Upon the vote the motion to rescind was
lost by a majority OF nine churches. Among the
ministers there was majority Of forty for repeal.
1t would natural to suppose that the long liti
cations and quaires that have resulted to the Metho
dsts and others sects that have split upon the rock
Of slavery, would have served to deter the Epsco-
palians from encountering o similar danger, but we
fear they, also, are fast becoming demoralzed by
mistaken philanthropy.
The Methodist Church in this region seems to be
thoroughly impregnated with the political heresy of
anti-slavery, as appears from the resolutions re-
ported by committee Of the Conference held in
this city, which we publish elsewhere.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
In another part of our paper will be found docu-
nent entitled Memorial from the Central Demo-
cratic Polish Committee of London to the President
of the United States, which we presume has merely
assumed this important caption in order to call more
general attention to its contents, clearly de-
fined objects are set forth as the motives of this
ecial dedication. As an crpose of the causes that
have retarded the regeneration of Poland, and Of
the grounds upon which the hopes Of the democratic
party are founded of its near consummation, this
document will be read with interest. II shows that
the former is owing in great measure to the want
of great centres of population, the consequent
difficulty Of communication between the widely
strewn villages. but especially to the marked
separation that exists between the people and the
MOBILES This separation is not only one OF interests
but also Of habits, preiudces, affections, and, in
most Of the provinces, Of dialect and language.
The only sentiment that unites them Is love OF
country: but that is differently conceived that the
proper moment for rising will never be the sime
for both classes, unless il be imposed upon
them by European events After demonstrating
that these causes are disappearing fast owing TO
The results OF the revolution Of 1913 and the good
effects on the minds Of the Polish people Of the al
mission of the sers Of Gallica to the national rep
resentation il proceeds to draw the conclusion that
the independent nationality Of Poland ia the one
great condition necessary to prevent Russia from
putting itself at the head OF the GrecoSolavonan
world by the conquest of Constantnople, or of es-
tabishing the pansclavonian empire, OF which the
possession is otherwise assured to IL.
A young gentleman Of education and standing in
his native island of St Domingo, and whose name
is appended 10 his remarks appeals to the American
people, through our columns, against the erroneous
opinions entertained in this country respecting the
Dominicans and their young republic. Senior
Gautur came to the United States about two
months ago. in order TO study the laws and institu
tions Of this republic; but the alarming intelligence
of hostilites with Hayti fastened his return home
Before leaving he claimed for the Dominicans the
hearing which we cheerfully accord him.
MATTERS IN THE CITY.
According TO the report Of the City Inspector
there were but 30l deaths in this city during the
week ending 10Th inst OF the whole number 800
were children under ten years Of age, and SO inmates
of tie various penal and other institutions, leaving