The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-17

The News.
Neither the North Star, due at this port, nor the
Canada due at Halifax, with news from Europe,
had been heard of up TO late hour last night. The
former left Southampton the 3D. and the latter
sailed from Liverpool on the 5th instant
A bill has been prepared, and will be presented in
the Senate to-day authorizing the issue of treasury
notes for the relief of the government We are not
apprised Of the exact amount which it is proposed
to issue but it will probably be 20 900 900 of dollars
Neither are we informed to the amount of in
terest which the notes will bear.
Gov. Walker yesterday sent to the President his
resignation of the Governorship of Kansas, accom-
panied by written defence explanation of his
conduct while in Office. This document will be
made public in day or two.
The Kansas question was discussed in both houses
of Congress yesterday. In the Senate Mr.. Green,
of Missouri, defended the Presidents position on
the subject in a set speech. Mr.. Douglas replied.
He contended that the Lecompton constitution
was not be regarded as an administration
measure, and that any at liberty
to vote for or against it without sundering his
party ties. He was in favor of ignoring both the
Lecompton and Topeka constitutions, and taking a
new departure on this troublesome question In the
supported generally the views of Mr.. Douglas. He
was replied TO by Mr.. Hughes, of Indiana, who de-
precated the agitation of the subject in the House
as premature and dangerous to the harmony of the
democratic party The Senate Standing Committees
were announced, when the republicans complained
bitterly of the unfarness with which they had been
treated, and entered protest against the action of
the majority Mr.. Pugh, democrat, of Ohio, admit
al inst ~ hint thalaa
voted for the committees. A joint resolution was
proposed that when Congress adjourns on the 23d
inst, it adjourn to the 4th of January.
meeting of the Council of Sachems held
yesterday afternoon, at which il determined that
the use of Tammsny Hall should not be given to the
administration democrats who wish to hold meet
ing tonight to sustain the President in the course he
has taken on the Kansas and other public questions
Postmaster Fowler, Surveyor Hart and Supervisor
Purdy were among the portion who declined to give
the use Of the hall for this purpose. The meeting
therefor, VII be held in the Park instead This is
very crTiou. movement, and shows there are some
straa-, Influences at work among the federal Office
ho,der- = ths city 1t will, however, add TO the in
tere-, q the meeting TO be held tonight
We have received the annual report OF Lieutenant
Genera, scott on the condition and wants of the
ton from soldier should he. He refers to the in.
cessant Indian wars the harrassing duty thereby i'm
posed upon the army the inadequate force employ.
cd and recommends an increase Of the army by the
addition Of one regiment Of horse and three regi.
ments Of FOOT also the enlistment Of for partcu-
lar corps Of the service as tending to promote mill
tsry efficiency. revision Of the army regulations
and the infantry tactics in are also recommend.
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and moral elevation Of the troops are made.
The necessity Of shortening the terms Of com
mercial credits is beginning to be acknowledged in
all parts Of the country. The Boston advertiser
says meeting Of importers, wholesale dealers and
obbers Of millinery, fancy goods, &c, held at
the rotunda Of the store Of Messrs Allen, Case X
Babcock. in that oty Tuesday last, to consider
The propriety Of shortening credits, and to confer
upon the general interests Of the trade. Most Of the
dealers present expressed themselves favorable to
shortening the term Of credit to four months wher-
ever practicable a., for example in the opening Of
new accounts. The propriety of forming an assoca-
ton which should pledge its members to the allow.
ance Of only four months credit was discussed but
a. many traders said they could not consistently sign
such obligation the proposition was abandoned.
Tho departure Of the steamship Philadelphia, for
next
We publish elsewhere the official canvass Of the
recent municipal election. Parties having differences
settle with reference to the number Of votes cast
ior the respective candidates can now have an OPP
poriuniiy Of clearing up their doubts and adjusting
balance.
The proposals for building the new arsenal were
opened yesterday by the Commissioners appointed
e. superntend the erection Of the proposed edihce.
A list Of the bids l. given elsewhere. The awards
wll not be made until all the sureties Of the bidders
have been examined. The cost Of the arsenal il
limited TO 100000. It T. be erected al the corner
~ Seventh avenue and Thiry-ffth street
The Police Commissioners yesterday appointed
clerks or tire police courts held at the Tomlys, JEFF
iefsou Market, Essex Market aud at Yorkville
Their names are given in another column. The
Board u Aldermen, which formerly appointed these
officials, will il is understood, confess the power q
tie Commissioners 70 appoint.
Tie Commissioners Of Emigration met yesterday
aid transacted large quantity Of routine business.
III emigration 70 this port up to the 10th inst. was
l-2c2-an increase q AZ 74s a. compared with last
year. Tie Commissioners have sl3,79i l3 in the
treasury
Tie board q Education held their usual monthly
meeting last evening. Vie give . report Of their
proceedings. which wcre unusually interesting and
embraced communication relative 10 the school
funds to- iots sent IN Nv The Finance Commission.
a.. in another column
In the Beard 4 Aldermen last evening. during =
discussion al uh ! motion making an appropriation
fr gelting Il, olsnle, w..r, Wilson auj Coo!