The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-06
The News.

resolution from the Michigan Legislature, ms sruct
Ing their delegation in Congress to endeavor TO pro-
cure the passage Of an act prohibiting slsvsry in the
Territories, and also the repeal OF the compromise
measures Of 1850, was presented by Mr.. Stuart
Gen. Cass said that some gears ago the Legislature
Of Michigan instru tied her delegates in Congress 10
vote for the Wilmot proviso, and that he then said
be should resign when called upon to act; bot he
should peitber follow these instructions now nor re.
sign. Mr.. Stuart said, when the proper time came,
he would be prepared to act. Tee resolution was
aid on the table. Mr.. Brodhead's Bounty Land bill
was taken up, discussed, amended, and passed by q
vote Of thirty TO htteen. The original bill was over
burdened with amendments, but, as nearly as can bs
Ascertsinad, gives to all who served fourteen daysin
any war since 1890 one hundred and sixty acres of
land d~educting tie numbs 0; acres already received
by them under former acts and the same to widows
and minor children OF deceased soldiers. Isalso takes
In psrticipstors in wars prior to 1870, and increases
the psy Of invalid pensioners.
In the House the Senate bill refruding duies on
railroad iron imported, but not laid down, By the
West Feheisna and certain Georgia companies, was
paesed. Similar relief has been heretofore extended
10 other companies during periods Of commercial
distress. Mr.. White, Of Pennsylvania, asked leave
10 introduce, as q test question, o series Of strongly
worded anti Know Nothing resolutions; but the
House refused, by a vote Of lO4 against IS, to have
anything to do with the subjsct. The consideration
Of the report Of the select committee on the Colt
patent extension occupied the remainder Of the day.
Several Witnesses refused to appear and give evil
lence. Mr.. Lstcher, chairman of the committee,
offered two resolutions one to expsl William b.
Chase, q reporter, from the hall, he having violated
The rule which prohibits any one interested In pend.
ing claims from o,cupI ing a sea- as q reporter on
She floor, and the other ~rquising the Speaker to
issue his warrant for the arrest Of said Chase, and
10 have him held in custody, for refusing to appear
and testify before the committee. The first resolu-
ZION was adopted, but the second WAS laid on the
table.
1t ia reported that Charles Durkee has been
chosen to the United States Senate from Wiscon.
sin, and we presume the report viii be confirmed
He takes The place Of Hon. Isaac p. Walker, whose
sime ex pires on the 4th Of rext month. Mr.. d. Is
che representative OF the republican, or anti. Nebras.
Ia fee soil pa ty, aud will affiliate with Sumner,
Chase and Wilson.
Since the nomination Of Seward rs o apdida.e
Dor the United States Senate the abolitioniss have
gathered fiefh courage end new strength. The
Michigan Legislature recently instructed Messrs.
A8Ss IN 6tuhitp ~ tHo OSh0NS " uro 2 ~
~exertions to procure the repeal Of the Fugitive
Slave law and Q resolution re2rehendipg Senators
Douglas and Shields for ating the Kansas.
Nebfaska act passed in the Illinois House OF Repre-
sentstives yesterday by o vote Of 81 TO ~. I; is
understood that a joint resolution will soon bs pre-
sentsd in the Senate with the view Of listing the
opinions Of Messrs. Wells and Wilson, the newly
elected Senators from New Hampshire and Massa
~nucnkx. ga .Iaa nooora N..- .ul Cl-..k - A
Fugitive Slave law.
In the New York Senate, yesterday, Hon. W. IL.
Goodwin, the newly elected Senator from the
Twenty. ninth district, was qualified and took his
seat. A communication from the Commissioner OF
Emigration, relative to foreign paupers aud crimi,
nals, was received. II Is given complete under the
telegraphic head. The affairs of the Dry Dock
Savings Bank are about TO be overhauled by m In.
vestisating committee. This institution has not as
yet made . report to the Legislature of Its business
and condition. A bill va, introduced to prohibi.
bonds and mortgages being received at the Banking
Department a. . basis Of banking operations. M.
sice was given Of q bill TO prohibit railroad compa.
mics from paying dividends except upon net earn
,nee. The bill relative to TIE tenure Of church pro
psrty was taken up and discussed By Mr.. Whitney.
We give o sketch of bis remarks under the aporo-
priate head. The resolution empowering the Co
vernon TO appoint associate counsel in the Lemon
slave case vas also debated. No question was
taken on either.
In the Asssmbly the debate on the senitoria
question was resumed, and as the election OF q
United States Senator takes place to day, the
rulegists OF Mr.. Seward were well up In their parts.
The opposition was very spirited, aud indeed .
good deal Of acrimory Yves exhibited on both sides.
The Supreme Court OF Wisconsin has acquitted
Both and Reycroft Of the charge Of aiding 10 the
escape OF a fugitive slave, On tie ground OF the lille.
gaiity Of the indictment.
Rev John Moore, late Know Nothing candidate
for Governor of New Hampshire, fell down dead
yesterday in the streets Of Concord. He was q
clergyman Of the Universalst denomination.
There was some increase OF the stock Of cotton on
IA ua.ket and snme Gradea were easier 70 nnr: