The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-28


The News.
The steamship Atlantic left Liverpool for this
port on the 10th inst, and is now, therefore, In
her twelfth day out. Her arrival is hourly expected
The time for the Inauguration of the new Cover
nor Of this State and the annual meeting of the Le-
shla'urs is rapidly drawing nigh. Governor Clark
has returned TO the capital, and s busily engaged
in preparing his message. 1t appears from the
despatch of our correspondent that no little dicul.
q experienced in respect to the particular color,
ng to be given to the question of the prohibitory
Kquor law. Upon other public questions the Go
vernon elect and his allies act harmonioualy, but
upon the paramount one of stringent liquor law
there is . partial halt. The wing wing are not
quite prepared for complete shutting of of all
beverages but cold water. There is doubtless a
lingering recollection Of hard cider triumphs in that
quarter. The liquor interest, too, is actively at
work discussing the chances of success in an ap-
peal TO the courts to decide upon the course OF
be State canvassers relative to the scattering vote.
That anything will be attempted in respect to this
natter is, however, as yet very uncertain
We publish elsewhere an important official maui
fesso, eman ating from the Corresponding Sc retary
Il the Know Nothing National Council, relative to
he Engagements existing among the members Of
the order TO which attention is dire:ted.
In the Senate yesterday the bill authorizing the
sansfeY Of Boston Corners from Massachusetts to
New York was passed. The Committee on Foreign
Relations were directed to inquire whether Com.
Perry should receive compensation, and what
amount for his services in negotiating the treaty
with Japan. motion TO rec0mmt the pending
Territorial bills was agreed TO. resolution CON-
oer1mg the improvements Of harboys in New Jer
sey was referred Nothing further Of interest
tsanspirs d. and the Senate adjourned, to meet pro
fevma on Friday, when it will further adjourn til,
Tuesday. After New Years day business will
probably commence in earnest.
IN the House yesterday the Navy and Post Office
appropriation bills we're passed. Amendments
were c red making an appropriation to test the fss
siMAsy of employing camels and dromedaries On
The aims, and authorizing contract for carrying
the mail from Independence, No., 10 San Francisco
but both propositions were defeated. Nj. Noble
reported bill making appropriations for continu-
ing public works at Monroe, Mich, which gave rise
70 IN animated debate upon the Presidents delay
in giving his at length for vetoing the River
and Harbor bill. The discussion was participated
10 by Messrs. Haven, Campbell and Washburn, of
Me-, wings, and Messra. Bocock, Blyly and Orr,
democrats. The bill was referred to the Committee
On Commerce. General Whitfield ia attending
closely 10 the Affairs OF Kansas. Yesterday he in
troduced bills providing for public buildings, the
Improvement of rivers, the exemption Of town si!es
from presumption, and geological survey of tbs
Territory all of which we're appropriately referred.
TIE Senate bill granting two million asres of land
"a aid Of the construction of a line Of telegraph
from tie Mississippi river to San Francisco, wa
reported back with . strong recommendation 10
favor Of its adoption. The House adjourned until
Saturday, but no business will be transacted until
after The holidays.
The statement in the report of the Commi ssio1ers
Of Emigration, which We give elsewhere, as to the
emigration of this year, will be read with interest.
Ape that 3l3,74 persons landed q. this port
during the past year, being an excess Of 30,4l5
oysr the year 1853. 1t will be observed that u 9
Aumber Of German emigrants largely exceeds t,sI
Of any other country. The amount Of money paid
by the emgsn.s to toe Commissioners was
4672, 1872 5S, and the disbursements s607076 so.
In The Board Of Education last evening report
CT select committee vas adopted, establishing
Libraries In the sch ols under the jurisdiction of the
Board. The plan suggested by the committee vii
b. found in our report OF ths proceedings. Ths
Beard adjourned 10 meet on Saturday next.
ghere was l,ttls bu siness of public interes, t.sns
scaed IN the ard Of Alderman las; evsning, ex-
Csps the adoption OF resolution provi,ng for the
actual opening Of Park place to College place,
sbrbush 1be College grounds, in order - give some
en- loymsav - poor lsboreTs.
TIE Bla'd of Councilman met last evening. The
sspot o; the committee ia The matte. Of ex lending
nibsby street waa taken qp, s1d a spirited debate
spsce-, fall report of which msy BE- founi in am
oscer c,nmg. Finslly the snhject vas raoSumi!td
IN tbs Conl0i.see OF Che Whole, where /. viii pro
badly rttS undissurbsd unit. the org saizaon CT the
rfv Board.
We yesterday learned some particulars regarding
novel and curious voyage. Il appears that tne
bark Emily Banning of Wilmington, Della ware, no Y
at the A,lantic dock, Brooklyn, is receiving on
hoard three Of TIE Nautilus submarine Company
Giving apparatus, Sc. She ia 10 saii IN a fey
days for the Pacific ocean, or pearl fishing expe.
dision. Ii is said that she has been fitted no az
heavy Expense, and 10 thorough manner, by sons
enasypTsiDg gentleman, and with crews, officers
sno divers Of snch class of persons as to secure
succsss Il ibis new enter Prise.
Common and medium grades OF STATE 1olr yes
trdsy sgain improved Glc. 1870. per barrel,
Salte Of Canada 10 bond we're made 81 80 50 IS,
aud a. $40, duty paid. Canadian white duty paid
wtea; sold OF 50 37a per busoel Indian corn vas
rome easier TO purchasers, u previous rates. Toe
salas o. cotton were moderate, aBd embraced only
400 800 bales closing rather easier for purchasers,
o~ing TO scme Increase Of stock within o few days
pass.
iu' re9ort the testimony taken upon The in
vsssgstcn Of tce alleged frauds o. The aie paying
ssre1 Of The Ocean Bank or this city, u given u
soo,ssr part 81 ti-ssy's pspeT.
ifslFacs 80 ben recsived a. Boston o. bls
safe suisol AZ Cc7 eta, scplec 81 100 steamer Wm.