The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-11

The steamship Arabia, which left Liverpool on
the 3lst ult., is now due at this port with weeks
later European news.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Crittenden proposed
another plan for the pacif cation of Kansas. In
view of the difficulties existing in the Territory, and
the employment of military force for the restoration
of peace and harmony there, he suggests that the
President send General Scott TO take command of
the troops. Mr. Crittenden supported his proposition
in forcible speech. The voice of General Scott, he
said would DO more 10 restore tranquility than
thousand bayonets Mr.. Mason doubted the pro-
priety OF making the request Of the President, who
by virtue of his Office has sole power over
the matter he did not however, think the con-
dition OF things in Kansas demanded such
course. Mr. Seward expressed himself in favor of
sending General Scott, ind the subject was post
poned till today. This suggestion of Mr.. Critten-
denis is certainly worthy of consideration. Gene
raj Scott has heretofore distinguished himself as
a successful pacifcator in our intestine broils
In 1928, the notification epoch, he was sent to
South Carolina, where his conduct contributed in
no small degree to allay the fierce excitement
which prevailed at that period. In 1910 he was
sent to the Northeastern boundary, to keep the
country out of difficulty with England during the
progress of that exciting dispute. Let the veteran
if his health permits, be sent to Kansas, to appease
the wrath Of the squatters. resolution offered
directing inquiry as to the expedency of issuing
register to the British exploring bark Resolute,
which, il will be remembered, was brought to New
London some time since from the Arctic ocean by
the Captain of the whaleshp John Henry. Mr..
Mason proposed that the vessel be purchased by
government, reitted and sent back to England as
Dresent- The resoution was therauron Withdrawn
in order that the suggestion of Mr. Mason may be
carried out. No business was transacted in the
House.
The latest accounts from Kansas state that the
free State forces had burned the town of Bernard,
destroying from twelve to fifteen thousand dollars
worth of property. The town of Franklin was cap
tured by the abolitoniss on the morning of the 4th
inst. after desperate fight, in which three pro-
slave cry men were killed. Marshal Donaldson and
four men were killed at Hickory Point on the Sd
Inst. All these reports however, require confrma-
ton. Gov. shannon issued proclamation on the
4th inst ordering all the unauthorized military COM
panies to dispense, and warning outside parties to
keep away from the Territory, as he had sufficient
force to enforce the laws and protect the citizens
The Buchanan ratification meeting in Philadel-
phia last evening was an immense demonstration.
General Cass, Judge Douglas and Howell Cobb made
speeches, reports Of which are published in todays
paper.
The steamboat City of Newark while on the pas
sage from Newark to this city, and when opposite
Staten Island, about nine o'clock yesterday fore
noon, took fire and was burned to the waters edge.
There were about sixty passengers on board, the
majority ladies', all Of whom, with the exception of
two ladies and one man, whose names were
known, were taken off by the steamers Thomas
Hart and Achilles detailed account Of the dis
aster may be found elsewhere in columns.
The Board Of Aldermen last evening amended the
amount voted by the Councilmen-s5 ,O00-for the
celebration Of the Fourth of July, by reducing it to
$3.50. The vote was tn rteen to seven.
The Board of Councmen met last evening, but
the proceedings were Of no particular interest.
The Legislative Committee delegated to look
through the tenant houses of New York resumed
their abors of inspection yesterday. They went
through some of the worst localities in the Sixth
ward. Accompanying the committee was the Com
mttee on Public Health of the Common Council.
1t is proposed to make thorough inspection OF the
tenant houses in all the wards Of the city.
Argument in the case of the Brick church pro.
perty was commenced yesterday, before Judges
Duer and Hoffman, of the Superior Court, at the pr
yate residence Of Judge ID.
The colored citizens of Williamsburg held pub
lie meeting on Monday evening and adopted resou
tions sympathizing with Senator Sumner and de.
nouncing Preston S. Brooks.
The sales of cotton yesterday embraced about
1 500 bales, the market closing firm at about the
quotations given in another column. Inferior and
common grades Of -four were rather easier, while
medium and higher qualities, including Southern
brands, we're firm. Wheat was firm for choice
qualities, with sales prime white Canadian at 81 So
spring do, at 81 AS; Chicago spring, at 81 %; and
Milwaukee club, at 81 SO, with small parcel Of com
mon and good white Southern at 81 GO 81 10
Corn was in fair demand, and all kinds ranged from
acc. SIC, the latter figure for Southern yellow.
PsInfyyaaia rye sold at 7sc, P9yk s0Id at 30 for