The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-27
The News.

sers as early as possible.
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The News.
In another column will be found an important
communication from Mr. Angulo Guridi, late editor
and proprietor of the Dominican journal Ell Orden,
and an American naturalized citizen, exposing the
unwalrantable interference Of the French and Eng
lish consuls with the liberty of the press and the
right Of free discussion in the republic. From the
personal persecution to which Mr.. Guridi has bsea
subjected, and the display OF force which has been
made by the allied governments TO control the free
action and sympatbies of the Dominican govern
meat it Is plain that every effort is being used by
them to prevent the execution Of the treaty of ay
and commercial relations which is now being nego
tatei with tois country. Annexed to this c0mmu-
Aication will be found copy Of General Cszuesu's
energetic protest agans. these tyran acRl proceed
mgs, which are at variance with the laws and
Usag;s o. al civilized nations. The case il ons
thit calls fer the prompt and energetic action Of
our government, and it is to bs hoped that /. vii
have spirit enough 30 resist an Intervention which
Des only invsdss tie rights Of our citizens, but
assas the Independent snd dignity Of tae country
itself.
IN me Senate yesterday q bill approoriating
h Nebraska, the annual roaria.ion being una
vailsbe, by the death Of Gov. Burt, was pass, ID.
resolution was adopted directing inquiry to the
necessity Of legislation to secure to seamen their
wages in case Of wreck. Under existing laws or
customs ssamen VITO have the misfortune t, b.
Slpw-eckfd lose whatever money may BE- due taem.
The merchants sni sbipo yners, however, by pra
IDENTITY sffsctmg insurance their property, nei
only save themselves from ioss but frequently po,k-
q bal dsome prof; BY the wreck Of their vessels.
Petitions we're presented for the relief OF the Kane
AIct, expedition, for Improvements in DelaTare
bay, and for the establishment of polys ia.
ssitu.ion. The annual repors OF the Superintendent
Of the Cast Survey, and report relative to the
sse Of tie Marine Hospital in Oslo. were re,eivei
bom the Treasury Department The House bills
providing for a lighthouse on Cape Race, and r..
sygsEizDg the courts Of the Distr 1t Of Co!u nbia
were app opris.eiy referred. The bill granting aid
to the soldiers Of 1872 viii be taken up mex. week.
On ths s.h of January the veterans win hold coz
yertiSH a. Washington, TO urge upon Cengrass the
justice Of granting them relief.
IN tie House yesterday the joint res olution re-
appointing Rufus Choate aud G. "a. Hawley regens
CT The Smithsonian Institution sas adopted. Ca.
Whitfield introduced G bill to aid Kansas in cor.
sfructipg railroad IL created conE iersbls smuss
men., and was finally referred TO .he Committee on
Public LaEds. The Judiciary COMMITTEES were il
essuctsd 70 inquire into the ex9eieacy Of psegsLi
ing by law the ia,roductien of f1rsga paupsgs aaa
70 report upon me subject a: an early day. Boston
Ccrrsr, reno xaed In the annals Of the prize ;lay
located On the boundary line between this SAFE ana
Massacb useits, was formally annexed TO New York
AZ III nnp I'D
President was requested 20 furnish copies OF the
turns Of corsuls and CONNIE .cid agents in reply to
Abe Treasury circular Of October, 1853. Tee Score
sry II the Navy was instructed TO inquire into tbs
sxgediency o? establishing ravl depo. AZ o. near
Nev o.ssns. Various Committees sars directed
TO make inquiries upon vario1s subjects, among
esnsys as TO the erection Of custom-house st Pe'ta
Amboy, and providing for certain persons net Bov
susislsd TO pensions which doubtless is attended (,
xpply 30 :le widows Of naval Cfcsrs, as this class
~se excluded from the benefit Of the provisions Of
she Invalid PeHsioe &C: recently passed.
Energetic measures are Oh foot for the relisf ot
she poor Of the city. We publish elsa where a re
Tor. Of TIE pro FEELINGS o! the nesting held in TIE
Park yesterday afternoon by the mechsnics and
sorkir gaeD. Tic members OF the Corn ExchsLgs
yes,er sy appointed committees TO raise luods fos
ste rel % III distressed. AZ toe meeting OF tas
Beead Of Ten GcysrnOgs , pream5ls AID RESOLUTION
vert presented, stticg foith the dsstis1se cAd.on
a o large portion Of ou7 population, sod recon-.
ne Ding tie expc riitu;e Of tsenty thousiad
dc!ls-si8 pfoviii5g nIs,.cous food TO the dsserv
MS poor. j. seems, howeysr, taas, notwithstanding
shs gsss: amour. Of altering in onr midGt, there
reason to osisy ,Est the reports greatly exsg.
tu1n T. &nn RI ~ ~ If
xase AImshcuse Governors, srd ss they OUCH; {, b.
vsll informed il regard 70 the matter thsr opinion
b entitled to consideration. The resolution diluted
sn animated deba.e, and xsa finally laid ever till
abe Eex. meeting Of the Board.
TIE Board Of Alderman net last evening. A
resolution declaring tina; the Board hare power TO
appoint clerks In civil and police courts in the ab
ssbos OF the Mayor, he having been previously
invited 70 participate therein WAS los. by tie vote,
and notion to confirm one of The nominations OF
bs Honor was laid on the tsbla Thus this kno5y
and vexstous question ia disposed OF for time.
II win probably be settled sfoitiveiy ate the imam.
Eusien of The newly elected city officers The report
from lie Councilmen In favor Of appropriation Of
$3.50 10 defray the expense Of the reception OF ex
President Fillmore, last summer, was conquered In.
Otter reports, relating 70 streets, were also con
rpryed In.
A large amount Of husinefs was transacted last.
syeniDg by the Board OF Councilmen. In or
report o. the proceedings we publish at length an
important communication from the Comptroller 10
ssls.ioD 70 appropriations, which we commend to
she earnest attention Of eur reaisrs.
Tbs Board of Supervisors met yes.erdsy after
r,sn. bus rost ITr ~ importance transpircs.