The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-25

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vorsble. Geo. Wilson, ia personal sppslrancs, is heavy
upon speculation ~ man Of any great briancy. He
Is about forty years Of age of acurn and quiet dis.
put and os Is soon a. hs bsa ned spsans
which, in itself tells something Of the effect OF his
marks upon the Senate The bill Of Senator Jones then
The Supreme Court was crowded to-day TO oysr.
flowing flowing y , both ladies' and gentlemen to hear
The Attorney General addressed the court yester-
day, ss ] wrote you, and also to-day for an hour
brilliant in his flights of fancy which embelsh Law
Argument ard make it interesting The Attorney Gene
Crenden who also retained the audience during nearly
two hours speech This case has been OF the most
ably argued for years The mprt ssion is that the d.
csion will be against Fremont and tina. the decision of
the District Court Of California viii be sustained.
The House stu occupied with the civil and diploma
two CT three days to come Each appropriation calls
forth great deal of superaucus talking which gene
posed There is hardly any probability Of the tirid bill
OF Mr. Houston being brought before the House again
& Won ,o11 BE- bill ana q. most
ties on wool ard railroad iron This measure
is the probable fruit of combination between
ly by Boston snd Tennessee The party want free
Importation or wool and the other for railroad ron and
as neither can safely venture independent mea
sure, the parties have joined hands aud have
sented to stckle ne and III tickle you sort of game.
BY this unon the tariff may be changed this session up
on these two articles.
There is a in town to day tia. it, in passing the
Civil and Diplomatic b'l Congress in the mail appropria.
ton specify the Collins line Of steamers the President
viii veto the This rumor has been followed up
BY some parties from curiosity interest and chased
directly into the Post Office Department. This is q
birthplace sufficient to elevate the to distinction
George Sanders is in town hale and hearty, aud ready
tal race He is hand aud glove With II Know Nothngs
This seems little odd to those who don't know the
wsys O. politics Fraterhzing with Pierre soue, the
fiery Frsnchmap, and the German Jew, in Europe,
il would to some that he could have but Ii tie
sympathy with the party called into existence by the
opposition to these men at home. But politics truly
smakes strange bedel.oNs and her devotee may rise
with the lien and lay down with the lamb George has
got game OF some kind to play you may reat assured
WASHINGTON Feb %, 1856.
The National ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Patriotism
Pension iii Passed The Senafe--Hs Propisiens--Yhe
House neutrality-suspicious. as Plentiful
BlaekJery;es-The Texas Debt Biii--Gen. Rush's Posi-
hon--An Ertra Session Of ne 7sras Leyisyature-TAe
Niagara SHIP Cdnal--1hc 7drig--Suprcme Court de-
This national anniversary, which is universally OBJ
served throughout country il moi passing unnoticeG
here. Every street and about the federal capital
is alive with Sunday soldery, and TIE air is FLIED vita
the stirring notes OF martial music The day itself is
beautiful Not cloud hangs upon the horizon and the
sky is as clear and blue as was ever seen Ia an Italian
cline. Yet, in spite Of the patriotic feelings which
generally Are the American bosom on the glo
rious twenty second, the American Congress deem
the best exhibition which they make Of their
patriotism, is by doing good days work in the ad-
yanccment Of their country's legislation. This was
sensible conclusion particularly at this late day the
session. and accordingly bota HOUSES in session
Tie Senate to day, passed bill to provide for the
final settlement Of the claims Of the officers Of the
tioraTy army and the widows and orphan children Of
those who died In the service BY this bill the half pay
for life is allowed all those who survived the hvs years
for which they received full pay and grants the same
to those who entitled but who have received
anything but all payments are to be mace without in
terest.
The GENERAL Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill
under consideration all day in tie House. and many
amendn ns added. Every member comes into the hall
with pocket ful Of amendments which are presented
at every turn. The game j. becoming desperate.
The Texas debt bill as reported from the Committee
Of Conference has passed both houses OF Congress, and
will think he accepted by the State of Texas General
Rush, who acceded to the appropriation recommended
by the Committee Of Conference, of which he was
member, did with much reluctance, as he honestly
believed ttat Texas entitled to the IS sec, Oo0
fixed by the Senate but having at last given his assent
the appropriation Of 81 $50 Geo. he will his influence
with Texas TO induce her to accept the bill passed
Governor Pease will Immediately call extra session OF
the legislature, and lay the matter before it, and think
we may anticipate an early settlement of the whole OF
this perplexng ana embarras,ing question.
Tie Committee on Commerce in the House Of Repre-
entasyes, will in few days report in favor of grant
of lard 10 the Niagara sh Canal This is regarded ~
work OF not only national importance, but of vast inn
portspoe 10 the nation The shipping trade OF the st.
Lawrence confined entirely to the Canada side OF the
river and through canal urbg several days to make
the passage. Wien the contemplated canal completed
the American side Of the river the trips will be
accomplished in ten hours. II is estimated that the
nal viii cost ttn millions OF dollars and Congress is
asked to make grant Of land in aid Of its construction
The grant is expected TO be made the present
sion but report is desirable that It may be submitted
for the action of the people in primary meetings.
The log rolling scheme which noned was on foot
between the railroad and manufacturing interests 20
secure the impo tAtion Of raroad iron, and WOOL and
dyeatufs free Of duty, attempted to be consunmst
ed TO day. by lacking the scheme to the general sp
preparation II failed sgaio by vote of 10 70 IS
only, however, to be again brought up at every oppor
tuniiy Look ont for this amendment At least every
day during the time the Civil and Diplomatic blu is
Ger consideration.
Inthe Supreme Court, to-day, Mr.. Crittenden closed
his argumf Mt in favor OF Col Fremonts Narposa land
claim in the hearing OF crowded auditory Of ladies' and
gentlemen. II not considered Of his best ef
forts by any means and the impression with the bar
that Ire Attorney General has "crushed OUT the
beyond hope Of recovery. The court may think differ
emily. E.