The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-09


The News.
The intense excitement prevailing among the
British people AZ the date of tie sailing Of che
Arabia, concerning the anticipated action Of the
Gar with regard TO the movements Of the allied
fleets in the Black sea, causes the arrival OF the
steamship Pacific, now in her fifteenth day from
Liverpool 10 be looked for with great eagerness.
Her news viii most probably decide the question
whether Europe is to be convnlsed with general
war or not. The steamer belonging to the San Juan
ire is also about due with the details Of two weeks
California intelligence. These vessels may bave
been of the coast yesterday, but were unable to
come in owing TO the violen. storm raging in most
parts Of the country. While large quantities Of
snow were falling at the north and east, rain was
pouring down in torrents 10 this vicinity. Before
the close of the week we may expect to hear of
many maritime disasters in Consequence OF the IN
propitious weather indeed we have already learned
that the schooner Liberty, OF Cape May, was wreck
ed and went 10 pieces on Long Branch Few yes
sells cceeded in aching port during the day
The announcement that the Hon. iward Everett
was to deliver speech in opposition to the Nebraska
Kansas bill gave rise to the most extraordinary ex.
ctement in the political and fashionable circles at
Washington yesterday. Everybody was anxious to
Me galleries Of the Senate were compile ely jammed
with ladies and gentlemen all desirous of obtaining
seats aud occurring good places for hearing Re-
CARELESS Of what might be the wishes of the inhsb
Rants Of other parts Of the country ascertain what
was going toward through the medium Of the press
the genter sex are said to have unscrupulously
ousted the reporters from their chairs, much to
their inconvenience. The gsllantry Of Gen. Houston
oil IA ~ IaIia &c
were several hundred at the doors, be admitted to
Abe lobby but to this Messrs. Weller and Pratt OBJ
jeced the former for the reason that their presence
would disturb the quiet of debate and renderit in
possible TO hear what was going on. Mr.. Pratt
based his opposition on the ground that he the other
day, saw old and venerable men standing while
women were seated. Bnt, despite all the noise and
confusion in the chamber, by way of commence
ment and the heavy rain storm which materially
iRterfered with Geographic operations throughout
the day, we are this moroing fortunately enabled to
give q graphic and comprehensive sketch of the
remarks of the Distinguished Senator from Massa-
chusetts. Mr. L. being one of the prominent canii-
dates for the next Presidency, his speech will be
psused with the greatest attention by al classes
A large number Of nominations and various Indian
treaties we're transmitted TO the Senate. and many Of
We lO1Its STG CpNllHtu AHJUp iutlu VIC lDtilt
the rames OF Mr.. Borland, Minister TO Central
america, and Nr. Belmont, Charge to the Hague
There seems 70 be a screw Loose in the case of Mr..
Eames. Chase to Venezuela, but il is thought he
will ultimately be endorsed.
In the early part Of the day the Senate passe,.
bills granting large quantities OF land to AID in the
construction Of railroads in Michigan and Louisiana
The French Spoliation bill was taken NJ, read
through and m amendment adopted, providing Tor
an attorney to attend the Board OF % nmssioners'
Several remonstrances against the repeal Of the
Missouri Compromise act we're again sent into Con
gress yesterday. Mr. Brodhead presented no less
than seven in the Senate o. which was from the
Society Of Friends in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
and Delaware; and in the House, Mr. Cutting
stated, singular as it may appear, he hsd been Sc,
lected 70 present the memorial signed by the officers
of the anti-Nebraska meeting lately held at the
Tabernacle in this city. Objection being made to
the document Mr.. c. presented il under the regular
rule after which the House went into committee on
the Deficiency ppropriation bill. A sharp debate
ensued on the subject Of appointing military officers
10 superpen the work az the armores a. the close
oywhich an amendmen, was adopted approarinting
nearly six thousand dollars for the compensation OF
the commission of civilians and army officers ap
pointed 10 investigate matters connected with the
armories with the proyiso that the officers shall
not receive higher salary than their regular pay
would enttle them 20. Several other amendments
OF no special importance we're made, and then the
bin was r. ported to the House Thereupon the body
adjourned and most of the members rrshed 20 the
Senate chamber TO hear tie sps-os 0! Nh. Everett.
Our correspondent writes that .he Gaisden treaty
will most likely be sent to be Senate today, and
without any recommendations Tor alienation. Gen
Pierce is reported to have acou.sced IN this policy
in consequence Of majority Of the members oil his
Cabinet-M .ssrs Gushing, Davis, pobbin and Marcy
having favored the project
The temperance project makes bat slow headway
IN the Legislature. A short debate took place IN
che Senate yesterday, on motion, which failed, 70
refer the bill TO q select committee to report com
plete. The Assembly has rather taken the wind oat
of the sails Of the Senate on the Nebraska affair
The former passed copy Of Mr.. Dckinsons reso
lutions and upon their reception in the Senate quite
q brisk discussion arose upon the silver gray sub.
sttuse proposed by Mr.. Putnam, which was even.
tualy thrown overheard but without dsposinR Of
the matter the body adjourned In the course Of the
day number of bills, some Of them OF importance
10 The inhabitants Of Ghis city and Brooklyn, were
acted on in both houses.
Our intelligence from Albany to day is lengthy
and important. We publish the report made to the
Gtlte, Senate on Tuesday by the majority Of the
;eint COMMITTEES appointed by the two houses to