The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19
The News.

maLlOn concerning the nVhuu a.
who is shortly expected. We have alluded to this
matter in an editorial article.
The most important item Of political intelligence
This morning is the announcement of the resigna-
fion Of Senator Everett III health is the cause as
signed for this step. Hon. Rufus Choate has resign
ed the Office Of Attorney General of Massachusetts,
and it is not improbable he may be selected to ill
the post vacated by Mr.. Everett
In the Senate yesterday the consideration Of the
proposition to print the debates in some of the
drowsy journals Of the capital resumed, and, to
the credit of that body be it said the entire trio OF
organs was thrown overheard incontinently. The
Daily Globe has been settled upon, by a sort Of
compromise the vehicle for conveying the politi-
cal essays delivered in the Senate to the public We
trust the three disappointed editors and their im
tors will derive comfort from the severe ami
madversions of Mr. Toombs. A memorial Of Senior
Atocba for the allowance of claim rejected by
the Late Board of Commissioners on Mexican claims
was presented The merits of this case have been
already considered by a select committee. Mr.
Douglas intends offering substitute for the bill a.
ready before the Senate recognizing the judiciary
system
In the House yesterday a message was received
from the President transmitting the correspondence
between our government and those Of European
countries relative TO the rights Of neutrals. The
first letter is from the British Minister and conveys
the hope that the resolution come to by his govern
ment and that Of France will be received with salts.
faction by the United States, and also that the cit
zens of this country viii abstain from any measure
opposed to strict neutrality. Our readers are al
ready acquainted with the orders in council OF the
British government on this subject. Mr.. Marcy, in
reply, expresses the qualification of his government
at even the qualified sanction, by the two Powers,
Of the principle that free ships make free goods,
and states that it would have been enhanced if
The rule announced would be observed, not
only in the present war, but in eYery fnt-ile war
that it might hHHnceiorth become an established
principle Of international law. He proposes to unite
with the other maritime Powers in declaration to
that effect and assures the British Minister that
while Observing the sricest neutrality, his govern
ment win claim the full enjoyment OF its rights.
The correspondence likewise embraces letter from
the Secretary Of State TO Minister TO Russia IN
regard the this government will pursue in
the existing war, and desires him TO ascertain the
views of the Car as TO the proposed IN
Outstanding between the maritime nations
ON the subject Of the rights of neutras ON
the basis proposed by the United States
The committee having IN charge the subject Of
employing officers Of the army in experimenting
the construction Of public works reported. Inc
conclusions arrived at are said to be favorable to
the restoration Of civilians to that description OF
public service. The discussion on the Nebraska bill
was continued. Mr. Peckham, one of the national
democrats from this State, defined his position to-
wards the administration. His remarks were justly
severe.
The arrival OF the Europa, with later news from
Europe, may be expe oted during the day. she is
now over due.
The details Of the news recently received from
Mexico are published this morning, and will be
found exceedingly interesting. The accounts as to
Santa Annals position are conflicting but the most
authentic agree that it is extremely critical. II is
quite evident that Alvarez has outmanGuvred his
antagonist intercepted his correspondence, and cut
OF his supplies. Instructions were constantly
breaking out in the States, and the appointment of
new executive was discussed even in the capital.
The statement Of the success Of the troops sent
against Acapulco is disbelieved, and by many re-
garded as q fabrication. Two vessels OF war had
been sent TO blockade that port, which is confrma
tory of the report brought by the steamship George
Law about week since. Every element OF revo-
luton seems to be in full activity in the doninions
Of his Serene Highness but whether any change
can better the condition Of that distracted country
the events OF the past the prospects Of the future
afford but faint hope.
The election fraud case was continued Ia The Court
of General Sessions yesterday, before the Recorder.
Up to tie adjournment OF the Court seventyeight
witnesses had been examined FOR the prosecution,
who testified TO their voting for Canning Fl.
Tucker. w. A. White, one Of the witnesses ex-
planning the general conduct OF the inspectors
that when he handed his tickets in Murray one Of
the defendants, opened and read them before they
were dropped into the boxes. The case for the de-
fence will be commenced to-day, when several wit
neases viii be examined TO sustain the conduct Of
the defendants while acting in their capacity o.
inspectors Of Election
william Hayes charged with the murder Of Or
Lutener, was discharged from custody yesterd y
the District Attorney having entered aols prose
qwi The trial Of Andrew williams indicted for Vac
murder OF his wife was commenced yesterday in the
Court Of Oyer and Terminer. The testimony 'oi
the prosecution is not yet concluded.
We had another wet, dull, misty day yesterday. In
the morning the rain came down with . rush. ru
IL neld up al about nine o'clock and only threatene,
10 renew the fall Of the waters during the remande
Of the day. After nigbtfal il was wet and dry al
ternatey, but sufficiently showery TO make an un
bsella useful. Until after midnight the heaven
were black with clouds, making it dfheuii 70 lcs
whether il would rain shine today.
Our list OF maritime disasters is continued 70 day
With scarcely an exception, each vessel aETlvin.
at this port Tor the past week has reported the os
Of spars, calls, boate, and also IN many instance
every movable article on deck. Terrific hurricanes
,pnumerabe ioeber9 and dense fogs, have been en-
oourtered by naygstors this season 70 degree un