The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01
New York, THURSDAY, March 1, 1855.
The News.

noon Yesterday, the date OF our last despatch.
Later in the day the telegraph wires were br ,ken,
or otherwise disabled, emitting OF all communication.
The steamship Daniel Webster arrived atNeW
Orleans yesterday with California advicss 70 the
9Th inst-one week later-brought down on the Pa
cic side BY the Cortsz. The forty fourth ballot for
United States Senator in the California 4legisla-
ture resulted in ne choice The miners were suffering
still for wan. Of water. Comm srcisl afairs had 4
improved. The Star Of the West left San Juan for A
this port on the 23d inst with half million in trea
sure. Ste will arrive in o day or two, when VIC 4
shall give the details Of the ne Ts. 10 Central Ame
,ica the revolution was progressing, ard Chamorro
hs6 obtained en- important advantage over his op
potent. The health OF the 18th mus was good.
We lave some additional intelligence from Hiva.
Va, by way Of New Orleans. Senior Estramoes and
Nj Felix had been sentenced, the former to death
by the gsroe and the latter to ten years in the chaia
gang in Africa, These gentlemen, our readers viii
probably recollect were implicated in the attempt
10 land arms and munitions of war at Baya coa, some
months ago, from vessels which ssied from tnis
port Mr.. Felix was, we believe resident Of Brook
lyr previous to embarking in the enterprise which
has resulted 70 disastrously. Everything wore 3
gloomy aspect Of Havana, and the Punishment and
dssrnipg of creoles continued. There were thres
British ships Of war in port on the 25th Garcia
Mon rec and Condo de Cerrigo had been appointed
respectively 70 the Military and Civil Governorshp
Of Havana. The blockade recently placed upon Ha'
ysna by the Captain General is not against mer
char, vessels, but relates only to armed ships
We refer cur readers to the eminently suggestive
despatch OF our correspondent ut Harrisburg, pub
Gshed under the Geographic head. Our Washing
Ton despstc' es also contain SEVERAL interesting
hens-one stating that sttemp; VII shortly b.
rade in Con grsss to psss resolution suspendiag
the neutrality Laws.
In The United States Senate yesterday the bill
providing for the more efficient disci pine Of the
navy by tie Introduction of system of rewar Is for
coed conduc. and puuishmspts for offences, was
passed. The motion to reconsider the vote whereby
tie report Of che conference committee on the bill
relative to swamp lends vas adopted, was rejected
IA 10 81 so the loesters aud purchasers Of sva mp
and overlooked lands rscsive the relief sought for
Ths Ocean Mail Steamer Appropriation was taken
mp the clause relative to tue Collins steamers again
discussed, and the bill finally psssed-26to 3D. The
Collins steamers will continue 10 carry the NAL, TILL
April, 1860, at $33 900 the round trip, Congress
yehr gushing the right 70 terminate tee contract
n Elk months notice. The Civil ard d. DO
natic Appropriation bill was reported by the FL.
nance Committee as received from the House, In
oluding the modified tariff, ard Mr.. Hunter urged
that il be passed without amendment NJ. Pearce,
Of Maryland, Objscted 20 such q summary dsposi
aion Of this important matter, and the bill WAS msds
ebe special order for to-day. II is believed the
Senate viii adopt the proposal 70 remit the dnsies
IN railroad iron imported from Juue, 1885, 10 July,
1856, and admitting dyestuif., wool, &C., free of
duty. Gen. Cass announced tina. he should call no
che resolution respecting religious freedom abroad
to-day. The Senate went into ex scuiye session
and unanimously confirmed the appoint Ient Of
Gen. Scott to the Lieutenat Generalsbp.
In the House number Of uninportsnt bills we're
passed. The Senate bin granting one hundred aud
sixty acres Of land 70 persons who have served In
tAe wars since $780, and TO the widows and orph
Of deceased soldiers, WAS passed-l35 to 80. This
throws INTO the market about two hundred million
acres Of land at one dash, opening rare chance 70
SPECTATORS. As large number Of ptrsons are in
terested in this essure, we refer to synopsis Of
IL provisions under the proper head. Tie rem sin-
der Of the session was devoted TO speeches moon
Kansas, Nebraska. slavery and Know Notsjngsn.
In tie New York Senate yesterday the Pansms
Rairosd bill was again discussed. Il provides for
ncIeasing the capital stock Of the company Two
million dollars. Toe chances OF its success are
nite probIemasical but ia friends are resolved I,
ga the bill through before acting on any nomins.
mons. The bill 10 allow resident aliens 70 hold real
estate was passed. In tie Assembly the ,mmi.sse
on ne petition afking the State 10 secure the
swords Of the late gallant General Worth reported
bill favorable 20 the prayer Of the petitioners aad 1t
psssed unanimously. The bill relative {, the First
division Of the State militia was discussed and
passed, but four voting 10 the negative. Among
ether things il takes the c,mnu.ation fees ff I'm
sbe sose control OF the commissioned officers s1d
on Mis- account the bill has been strongly opposed
BY Gen. Sanford and Others. Gov. Clark iuas
great difficulty 10 msking bis aopoiottnsn.s TIE
kmperance men hold hin stric,ly to al. ulsfy, 20
sppoiLt none but heto: alters to Office. willis IRE
Wigs a. strongly insist upon HE dis ,rim;p ,.,e in
aver OF D embers OF their party. How he vii ex
y, ate hjmseif from the ptedcsnens ia ard L, CON-
tctn'e. Meantime, the Office seekers are shiysros
m We ante rooms Of tie Capitol, hot in hand. I'll,
nomination Of d.. Thompson a. Health OfhseE siil
hangs IRE although the Governor has been threat
ened With terrible consequences IL be does rot ss,d
10 bis name.
The Connec'ica, whig state Convention ruc' q.
Hartford yesterday, and re nominated toe ticket o.
isss year for State off sers by sccamatior. Among
The resolutions adopted one endorsing the nrn.
sfples Of tie Know Nothines.
tcttcn sold yesterday 10 the exsn. Of sbou. 900
bales, chiefly for home consumption. The ua,sat
closed o. steady rates -Four and grain wee WITT.
tut nsierisl change. Dealers Appeared DISPOSED ;,
vat for later FOREIGN ne ps PJ,k wac rather ess y
Dr. cid nsss, ~ith mir L,ecout q saesI Be,v,