The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

We give full account of it in another column.
washirgton's birthday was celebrated. Not for
yesge las lie day bsen 30 magnlfsently and sppro-
Briateiy observed. Everything was propisious 70
! he event. Splendid weather. streets in good con.
s1t'on, sun brilliant, just brsese enough for the
fbgR and The native feeling deep and enthusiastic.
There was grand procession Of the o. u. AS, foil
IA thousand streug; then the Ninth Regiment,
sdfptsd citizens were cut in full force then there
Was sn Grafton az the Academy OF Music, an ilumi
Haticn st the City Hall, and 6eworks in the even.
mig. Not flag staff was without les fag-not .
scr stirred in the city that did not think Of the day
net gun was fred that did not thrill the heart
a republican. Thus passed the one hundred and
sseItythird anniversary Of the birth Of the Pater
PGsTie. TT rs msy Is ever psss.
The celebration Of Washington's birthday at
Albany yesterday exceeded anything of the kind
ever before knovn in that city. The grafton of
Senator Goodwin attracted On immense throng.
Our correspondent has furnished us glowing &C
count Of The anniversary ceremonies at Pnila.
delphia and Boston we're likewise marked by great
sntnusissm. General Houston arrived at the latter
city just in time to participate in the festivities and
his reception was highly fs.tsriDg 90 him.
We publish elsewhere the bids for the canal en-.
largement loan Of one million dollars, payable in
1873, st elk per cent opened yesterday by the com
nnsicners. There were fftysix bidders, and the
aggregate amount offered was over four million dol
JaTf. or the whole amount 900 was taken q,
and above thirteen per cent premium, and the re,
nainder, 1918 900, at and above sl12.76- only $685.
GOO being OF that figure. Thisrsut affords crafty
Ing evidence Of the satifactory manner in which the
credit Of the State is upheld.
The Indiana Senate yesterday elected Isaac Black.
sOr TO the United States Senate, but the House re-
fnsed TO concur, and sent back the name of Hon.
Joseph G. Marshall. Both houses are nov at q dead
socf, and It is very doubtful If a compromise can
he effected.
In the United States Senate yesterday, Mr. Stuart
ffered resolution recommending the construction
If building in Michigan for the reception OF pr-
scnes Of the federal government. This measure Is
proposed TO meet an exig ncy growing out Of tho
abolition fanaticism Of the times. Heretofore United
States prisoners hsve been confined in the prisons
OF the States; but since the enactment of tho Fugi
aStive Slave law attempts have bsen made in ssve-
sal State Legislatures to prohibit the continuance
Of The practice. Mr.. Chase presented budget of
kntisAvery petitions and moved their reference to
. selec. committee Mr.. Weller urged the necessity
81 acting On the important business before Com
gress, and moved to lay the petitions on the
sAhle. which motion was carried-29 to Is. The
Invalid Pension nc. was taken up, the Ho1se amend
DsIts we're agreed 60, and the bill passed. TIE bill
sxter ding credit for duties on imported railroad
non wss debated and passed. % to Is. The bill
providing for the final settlement Of the claims of
Revolutionary army officers, and Of the wiaoss and
sgphsre Of those who died in the service, was also
passed. The bill authorizing the construction Of
jcur revenue cutters likewise passed. A bill pro.
ydirg for hodirg federal courts in Florida IN cases
Of disability Of the judges was passed. This
Exhibits pretty fair dsy's vork-Gve important
Tins tentatively acted on and quietus given TO the
AntSslsyery ssitstors at one sitting. II the steam
ia kept up the last few days OF the session may
pass ever with less of the customary excitement and
gprcaf.
h tie House the report Of the Conference Com.
mjttee On the bill for the relief Of purchasers Of
Fwsrop lsn:s was adopted. The bill granting lands
- Alabama for railroad purposes wss laid OF the
able An unsuccessful sttenp. was made to take
up the bill granting additional lands to soldiers OF
sbe war Of 1912. In committee the consideration
Of the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill was
resumed. Among the amendments agreed to was
sne apprcpriasng $4,000 to provide hospital for
iiek American seamen at Havana. Amendments
certain descriptions of dyessufs free Of duty bu.
they we're ruled out. The Select Committee on
ne Washington monument proposed an amend
nent sppropristing 100000 for the completion
Of thst work but it was objected to.
The New York Senate was not in session yeser
day. The Assembly non-concurfed with the Be-
Iate's amendment TO the resolution to adjourn from
i0e 18th to the 22i March in order to accept the
invitation OF the Almshouss Governors. Several
unmpoTtant matters we're acted on, when an sd
jctrnment was carried.
Tie Marquis Talla:arne, Charge d'AfAres from
Sardinia 20 cur government. had an interview with
Mayor Wood yesterday in relation to the alleged
Ssnvicts who are expected here By the Sandman
higase Des Genes. In the course Of his conference
upon this subject he informed The Mayor that the
passengers were not convicts, but political exiIes
who hsd become obnoxious and dangerous to the
government in consequence CT their revolutionary
and republican principles, and that the government,
IN sefsefenee, vBe obliged 70 send them into exile.
This he stated vas their true character; and II il
sbould prove correct, there win be no oppoli.on
made 20 their lndng bu. their true character will
frs DO subjected 20 inyes.is CATION.
AZ en- election Of offsers Of the National Monu.
ntrs Association, held yesterday, the Know
Nosfing ticket was chosen.
A-son p. KorrsIl has been nominated candidate
.or Governor Of Maine by convention Of the re.
rpblican party Of tia. State.
TIE Connecticut Know Nothing s.s.e Convention
net ct Hartford yesterday. l. was rumored that
YIN. I. Miner, OF SANFORD and VIM. I. Field, Of
penfre., had been nominated respectively for Co
veYror and Lieutenant Governor.
IN the csse Of The alleged Williamsburg election
,,cse-s On trial In Kings county Court Of Oyer and
Terr.rer, the testimony on both sides was ccnclud
"a yesterday, and counsel viii commence summing
up to-Ssy.
In the Bosrd Of Aldermen last evening, several
I.ssnns xern receir "a and referred. After uassng