The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-27
rev YORK, Frldsy, january "a, 1854
The News.

The News.
The Collins lteamer Atlantic had not arrived al
three O'Clock this morning. She has now been out
nearly sixteen days from Liverpool.
meeting relative to the rights Of Protestant
Americans abroad was held at the Tabernacle last
evening There was very large attendance Hon.
George Wood presided, and speeches were made by
ID. Field, Esq, Rev. Msssr5. Robinson and Kirk,
OF Boston, and Others. There was quite an excite
ment AZ the close Of the ings caused by the
introduction OF resolution relative to the reading Of
the Bible By negro slaves at the South. See report
A more general idea Of the principal contents of
che Gadsden treaty with Mexico is furnished in the
despatch from cur Washington correspondent this
morning. II viii be seen that no arrangement has
been entered into with regard to the Garay and S)o
contracts The contrary they appear have been
lett fruitful themes for future diplomacy specula
lion and adjudication. So far Mexico is concerned
the treaty il closed having received the signature Of
Santa Anna. All that low remains to complete the
contract is for it to be ratified by this government
and signed by the President.
The United States Senate, in executive session
yesterday, confirmed the appointment of Heman }.
Re5feld as Collector Of This port after debating the
matter 70 hours and half He is reported t. Ia &c
received the united support 0: the democrats and
free sellers thus showing that the coalition is com.
plete. His only opponents we're the Southern wings
The official documents relative to the Popes aneio
were received but the Senator's we're too busy with
the controversy respecting the Conectorship to attend
70 them.
MIR. A. g. Brown, the newly elected Senator Gola
Mississippi, took bis seat yesterday, after which
the seuate received and disposed Of a large
number of petitions, including several from New
York in favor Of reduction of ocean post
are &c A communication was received from
the Secretary Of the Interior, asking for an sppro
priaton OF fifty thousand dollars to defray the eX
peDses Of the Mexican boundary commission. suite
an interesting debate sprang up on question q IN
ouiry as 10 the intentions Of the Committee on Com
nerce respecting river and harbor improvements.
II appears that some Of the Southern and Western
members are indsposed 10 await the customary &C.
ton of the House this subject which is generally
deferred till towards the close OF the sessions but nom
APPEARANCES and the intimated objections 81 she
President to any improvement schemes that are not
81, city constitutional II is questionable whether the
wishes Of certain parties viii be consumrnatcd ior
long time 10 come. However in these days Of Toiti
cal changes and INVESTIGATIONS, none can tell That
day may bring forth.
The Senate has At length passed the bill granting
six months extra pay to the surviving army and
board the san Francisco, and giving pensions g
those who we're rendered widows and orphansty tue
sad calamity. No step was taken towards scknog-
hedging the noble aud timel services OF the brave
officers and seamen OF the ships Three Bells and An.
tarctc and bark Kilby. Our State Senators, being
more alive 70 the propriety OF early action, yeser
doy adopted resolutions ordering silver trumpcts for
the captains of Che three vessels above named and
also for Captain Pendleton, of the Lucy Thompson
II is to be hoped that this matter will be speedily
attended to by Congress. Delay will rob the
II half the honor as a national compliment, although
they have the proud satisfaction Of knowing that they
ere receiving the spontaneous united and heart
ielt praises q the people throughout the
Land The example OF the British government
nader similar circumstances is well worthy Of repe-
tton. By the way, observing that there was dis
eusson among Ser aors as TO the conduct Of certain
army officers, who alleged TO have been the first
10 leave the wreck and take up their quarters the
bark Kilhy, we would direct attention to the letter
OF the veteran Colonel Gates in another column, in
which he states that be has demanded a court MIR
hA to Investigate lis roceedings GA that trying
occasion.
The House Of Representatives spent most Of the
day In Committee Of the Whole ca the Presidents
message ana the Deficiency Appropriation bill. Mr.
luton authorizing the President to confer the rank
Of Lieutenant General. Mr.. Clingman then look the
floor, and made 4 strong appeal in opposition - the
system Of extending patents beyond the period Of
fourteen years and on his motion it was ordered
shs. inquiries he made with regard to amending thu
laws on the subject. This looks rather bad for the
prospects OF the army OF owners agents and Others
who are al the capital pushing their claims for
the renewal Of patents that have already enriched
the Inventors aud manufacturers beyond all prece
dent.
Bot tie great and exciting feature of the day In
the House was the debate on the split 10 the demo
cratic party in New York. Another Of the four
Smitbs--ths memper from Virginia-expressed his
regret that tie tneute had been brought into the
halls Of national legislation, but that y was
there, he vas nc. q! all backward in expressing big
views on the sabe. Like Liza namesakes from New
York and AlsbaulA Mr. 5. appears TO have taken
especial pains 10 clo.he portions Of his arzument In
mist; bat, in the maiu. i viii lie seen that his pur
pose was, if possible, to harmonise the belliceront
factions. However, il Is understood that he snn,e
after consultation with, arl BY authority Of, tae
President, ara for that reason may be not on. Of
place % draw attention to his remark, thAt he
hnrds, exSsperated, will come up 70 the Nstrashs
bill; but, below, the sofs viii give way. But Tic
Eofts eacnot shrink; II they DO they will fall 50 ID
thai the band Of resurrection Wal not dig them from
thtif depths. They Sill be objects at which the
SLOW unerring finger Of scorn viii point Ia the
course Ct TIA discussion some very strong language
vas employed-Mr Smiih informing Mr.. CanpbaU
I e So shis d Ohio thai he (Afr 81 e77I1 use |
sumo after TIE soj gummsnt" and ascastg Mr.
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