The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-06

The News.
By the arrival OF the Asia's mails we are in pos.
session of the full complement Of her news an out
line Of which we published on Thursday. The fur
sher details supplied by the European journals and
by our regular correspondence will be read with in
Serest. From the intense excitement which per-
vaded the public mind in England on the subject Of
The Foreign Enlistment bill, and the fierce opposi.
taon which 1t was encountering, both in and out Of
Parliament 1t is evident that this unpopular mea-
sure viii give the coup de grace to Lord AberdeeDs
ministry. Nothing, in fact, but threat Of resgna.
aion on their part could have forced it through
geeond reading In the Commons. As it Ia, with the
Email majority by which it was likely to be carried,
b Ii doubtful whether the government will venture
10 carry it into operation. If they DO storm will
he raised against them which it will be impossible
Or them to weather. The thanks of the British
Parliament were unanimously voted to the French
army and navy, and the compliment met with
gracious response in the columns Of the Moniteur,
which felicitates the nation on o fact 30 unprece
dented in Its history.
In France some alarm is manifested lest the Gear
should hold out the hand to Mazzini and Kossu.h
IN revenge for the desertion of his quondam ally,
Austria; and the fact of the onitear seriously I'M
that some uneasiness on the subject exists in high
quarters.
Ia addition to the interesting items of news 70.
seived through the ordinary Of intelligence
nom Sebastopol, private letters received in Paris
give most unavorable picture of the prospects of
Me- siege. The Russians do not lose point in the
game Of war, and are displaying the most extraor-
dnary energy and activity in their efforts 10 defeat
ma o<lva NJ tha hanio Nhau hau
Ahe time gained by the partial suspension Of the
ssege operations in preparing such reception for
them as win render the issue Of an assault extremely
doubtful One of these letters goes so far rs to
state that although the engineering works have Or.
rived at point which enables the allies to say that
they can enter when they please they dare not stir
. foot In presence Of the terrific obstacles which
they viii have to encounter.
From Madrid, we learn that Mr.. Soule had had
most important interview with N. Luzuriaga, the
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, in which the former
exhibited courtesy and . spirit OF Cancellation
strikirgly at variance with his previous tone aud
bearing towards the Saanish government. This new
phase In our peppery minister's diplomatic conduct
has set all the world wondering, and the Spanish
aificial himself seems 10 have been greatly puzzled
by IT, as, in his reply to Mr.. Soues professions Of
desire to cultivate cordial relations with the gov
eminent, he was ext emely reserved and guarded.
The details Of the interview will be found in the
letter OF our London correspondent
Gen. Sam Houston arrived in Washington yester-
day He is in good health and spirits, and reports
mat Know Nothingism Is in the ascendant in Texas.
In the United States Senate yesterday, Mr.. Sum.
ner introduced memorial, asking that the Score.
1ary of the Navy be empowered to send one or
more vessels to the relief Of DR.. Kane The Militia
~ Academy bill, for appropriations, was passed;
after which the Judiciary Reform bill was taken
mp, and debated until the adjournment.
In the House Of Representatives, the delegate
from Nebraska appeared and took his seat. The
memorial Of the insurance and other associations Of
mis- city, asking for tn fitting out Of an expedition
Cor the relief Of DR.. Kane, was presented by Gen.
walbridge, and referred to the Committee on Com.
nerce. The balance Of the day was taken up with
private bills, Of which fourteen were passed.
IN the State Senate yesterday, Mr.. Brooks intro
duced q bill 10 provide for fraudulent overissue
Of Stocks and to prevent persons from holding SINH
lar Offices In more than one company. Notice was
given Of the introduction Of bills In relation to exc
yations in New York city to regulate the sales by
The sheriff Of New York, and to prohibit the New
Haven Railroad Company from running their cars
On the Harlem track. The bill intended to reach
The property Of non-residents doing business in the
Htate, for taxation was in Committee Of the Whole,
ordered TO third reading and the bill disfranchs-
ing persons giving or receiving money TO influence
surages was debated until the close Of the sitting.
In the Assembly, the report Of the Superintendent
Of Public instruction was received. Mr.. 0'Keefe
presented o bill for the better protection Of life in
The erection Of buildings in the city Of New York.
Notice was given of bill for the security Of pas.
sengers on steam ferry boats, and various others.
The select committee on the prohibitory liquor law
consists Of Messrs. Leigh, May, c. P. johnson, Do
mont, Aiken, e. Miller, Masters and Soaring.
The nominations Of the Commissioner OF Streets
and Lamps we're confirmed yesterday evening by
M Board Of Aldermen. The Board rescinded ,eir
Sormer action ~ TO their stings, and resolved to
meet ON Monday and Thursday Of each week. AL.
dermen Ely, Kelly and Christy were appointed q
special committee TO take into consideration the
subject Of extending Albany street through Trinity
churchyard.
The Board Of Councilmen were In session last
evening and numerous petitions, reports, &C., we're
received and appropriately disposed Of. The peti.
Zion and memorial Of the unemployed workingmen,
xrom the Board Of Aldermen, was laid on the table
"A communication from the Commissioner Of Streets
and Lamps, asking for an appropriation Of sl7,7s4,
20 defray the salaries Of Street Inspectors, was
ceved and referred Aresoution to stay al further
proceedings in the matter Of opening Albany street.
was adopted.
The Board Of Supervisors held the first meeting
under their present construction last evening, and
appointed the Mayor President Of the Board for the
year. His Honor briefly ackno wledged the compl-
ment.
The committee Of unemployed workmen from the
meeting held at Hope Chapel and the committee
appointsd by the Board Of Councilman, met yester
sav afternoon In the ouncfl chamber. The former,
.ster some little debate, presented their petition
"a ,neuaoy;al which will be found else where In our