The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-31

Much of our space is necessarily devoted to-day
10 the elaborate speech of Senator Douglas on the
Nebraska Kansas territorial question and to the pro-
oeedings of the meeting Of the opponents TO the
reseal Of the Missouri compromise, as proposed in
that measure. This mee1\w held in the Taber
nacle last evening, and [ddressed by James W.
Gerard-who introduced - celebrated Castle Gar
dem resolution Of 1850 Judge Robert Emmett, and
others. Our Washington correspondent writes that
Judge Douglass remarks were listened to with the
most profound attention, by crowded auditory. In
the course Of his remarks he applied some very
eaustic language to the recent operations Of leading
Abotionists, which had the effect Of bringing Sena
tor Chase TO his feet two or three times, but who
was obliged to restrain to wait for opportunity to
speak, till the Judge had concluded, will be
by the report We have commented at considerable
length on the speech, the meeting and the great
question Of the day in leading editorial.
The resolutions Of the Rhode Island Legislature in
opposition to the Nebraska bill, were presented to
both branches Of Con yress yesterday. The Senate
adopted the House resolution, providing for joint
committee to take into consideration the proprety
Of SO amending the constitution as to do away with
the general ticket system in the election of President
and Vice President. 1t is proposed to vote by Con-
Kresh1Olal
twenty.seven petitions presented from Pennsyl-
vania, demonstrating against the contemplated re-
meyal OF the Mint from Philadelphia to this city,
As an offset TO this movement bill was introduced
and referred to the proper committee in the House,
proposing to carry out the very object which seems
10 have so startled and annoyed the inhat:
itants Of our sister State; aud, in addition.
. resolution was adopted instructing the
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The New York assay Office is sufficiently capacious
for the erection Of coinage apparatus? 1t will thus
be seen that Congressman begin to appreciate the
fact that nearly all the gold from California well
as large amount from the Australian and other
mines comes direct 10 this city. No wonder the Phil
adelphians frightened.
The House adopted bill authorizing the hiring of
rooms in which to hold the United States Courts in
this city. The Post Office Committee was instru tied
10 report upon the expedency of purchasing ground
and erecting buildings for the accommodation of the
Post Office, Courts, &C., in New York and Phladel-
phis. series of resolutions, being mainly reiter
alton of the Monroe doctrine was referred TO the
Committee on Foreigu Affairs. They declare that
none of the other nations of the earth will be per
mitted TO interfere in the affairs Of this continent
with the intention OF subvertng generous political
sentiments and obliterating independent States with
cut physical resistance on our part. A resolution
was offered and referred, requesting the President to
transmit all official correspondence, not hitherto fur
hished, respecting the seizure imprison and
compulsory release OF Kozsta by the Austrians at
Smyrna. A variety q other resolutions, bills, &C.,
were disposed Of to rhch Is unnecessary to refer
particularly.
as 70 generally the case on Mondays, little bust
ness was transacted in our State Legislature yester
day. Notice wa given 10 the Senate OF bill pro-
vldng for the erection OF bridge over the Hudson
at Albany. This would be OF incaculable benefit to
travellers and forwarders OF goods by different lines
OF railroad. In the Assembly a proposition was
made to adjourn from the 10th (, the 10th Of next
month, in order TO give members an opportunity TO
participate in the election 10 amend the constitution
in order 10 secure the completion Of the canals.
resolution was introduced making the very sensible
proposition tina. no member shall be permitted %
speak over FIVE Minutes, nor than twice, on the
temperance bill. See the sketch Of the proceedings
under the telegraphic head.
We learn from Washington that it Is row proba
bile the President will not transmit the Gadsden
treaty 10 the Senate In its present shape but on the
contrary viii direct the resumption of negotiations,
for the reason that the treaty does not dispose of the
Tehuantepec question-which has been a serious
matter of dispute between the two na.ions-and also
because Mr.. Gadsdens agreement provides tina. any
Of our citizens who may have been engaged in al
clustering expeditions against Mexico, shall be gwen
MP TO the latter country.
Chief Justice fancy has at last rendered dest
sion In the great telegrapbic case Of Morse Is.
o'Reilly, which has occupied the attention OF tie
United States Courts for several years. The Tea
tines Of the decision recorded in Washington
Qring the celebrated Algerine or Dorrite
ssnsfors and Representatives In shc
Of Rhode Island sent petition 70
the interference Of the national