The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-10


The proceedings of Congress yesterday were in
ssresting and quite exciting. In the Senate bill
was introduced authorizing contract with the New
York, Newfoundland and London Telegraph Com
pany, upon terms similar in all essential particulars
with those already agreed upon between the com
pany and the British government. The subject was
referred to tie Post Office Committee. The Iowa
contested election case was further considered
but decision arrived at. A resolution
was offered calling for information respect
ing the difficulty between citizens Of tie
United States and the government of Venezuea,
with reference 10 the collection of guano upon
islands in the Caribbean sea. The House disposed
Of twenty private bills, and was about adjourning
when Mr. Kelsey, Of New York, caused TO be read
an article from the New York Times, charging
members with corruption generally and specifically
with reference TO the Minnesota Land bill. There
seems 10 have been disposition TO let the matter
pass, but Mr. Paine, Of North Carolina, stated that
be had been offered, by member of the House.
nfteen hundred dollars to vote for the land
bill alluded. This changed the aspect Of
Affairs ane after the manifestation of considerable
vituous indignation committee 10 investigate the
facts was ordered. These Developments created a
great deal Of CONSERVATION among certain parties.
The member who rendered the bride is said to be
frsm New York State.
Several bills affecting the interests ofthis city
reported upon favorably yesterday in the Legsla-
ture. The Senate occupied nearly all day in hearing
Argument IN the Barr and Sckles case. We refer TO
our dispatches and reports for particulars.
The Legislatures Of several States were occupied
Yesterday with making selections for the United
ststes senate. Hon James +. Simmons, leader Of
he New England manufa curing interest, was chosen
Nv the Legis AZURE OF Rhode Island. The Massa-
shusetts House Of Representatives reelected Hon.
Charles Sumner by nearly a unanimous vote.
The Senate vote on Tuesday next, and wiz
confirm the choice Of the lower House.
Colonel John w. Forney was elected by a
caucus Of the democrats Of the Pennsylvania
Legislature as their candidate for the United States
Senate. His success may be regarded as certain.
Our Eurosean files by the North American
sached this city from Portland (Me) last evening.
The papers contain some interesting extracts,
which we publish this morning. IL appears that
Ne King OF Prussia had determined 20 operate
against Switzerland with one hundred and thirty
ave thousand men. England and France were
alarmed as the revolutionary classes of all the conn
tries of Europe sympathise so largely with Ia, re
public The London Posi-the reputed organ OF
the government condemns Frederick William and
asserts that he is about TO raise a fame against
royalty which even Americans in Europe will help
TO fan. France will advance her army closer TO
Eeufchatel The old Swiss spirit was fully aroused,
and the Cantons would concede nothing nor shrink
an inch. France was about TO demand from China
separation for the death OF NJ. Champeldaine,
missionary who was lately murdered, and a feet
was about TO be despatched 70 back up the Official
communication. Italy unquiet in some Of the
proyinces. new conference on the subject OF the
Sound Dues settlement was about 10 open in Copen-
hagen. We have reports Of additional honors to
Captain Hartstein in England.
Our readers will no doub. lie gratihed TO observe
tho summary manner in which one OF the numerous
foot pads that nest our city was disposed Of yester
day by Judge Russell, in the Court Of Sessions.
The facts. in brief are, that on New Years night
robbery was perpetnted upon g stranger by three
rufans at the corner II Broadway and Duane street
One william was arrested in the act. He was tried
yesterday, condemned, and sentenced TO ten years
and three months confinement In Sing Sing prison.
The conviction and prompt sentence Of a notorious
bruiser named Patrick Cosgrsvs, on Thursday, not
pithstanding the interpoSson Of several influential
politicians, is another act for which the new City
Judge deserves the commentator Of all good
citizens.
The Fire Marshas investigation into the origin Of
the FIRE on board the steamship Knoxville hs. been
concluded IL seems 70 have been the result Of acct
dent The facts are set forth in our report else
where.
The Board OF Aldermen met last evening, and az
ser disposing OF two or three unmportant pspep,
adjourned on account Of the gasght not burning ~
A. 20 give sufficient light 70 transact business.
The Board o. Councilman was also in session last
evening. A committee was appointed 70 make ar.
rangenents for the reception Of the British steam
irigae Retrbution, shortly expected in these waters
with Capt. Hartsttin and his brother Off ,ers. A
committee was also appointed 10 concoct new city
charter The standing committees OF the Board were
announced by the President. A list Of the names Of
hose composing them is given in our report Of the
proceedings.
The cotton market was steady yesterday, with
sales Of about 1850 bales. The news from Liver
pool. by the North American at Portland, was con
sidered as favorable A. had been anticipated. The
news had favorable effect upon -four, which adj
vanced Eve cents per bb., and In come cases as
snch as ten cent? advance was claimed. Wheat
was firmly held, but was quiet. Corn was more &C
tive, with sales Of Western mixed at CSC. &c.,
new white At 6sls; old yellow and white Southern
was unchanged. Pork was steady, with moderate
sales. Beef was Arm, with sales OF 500 bills, a.
prices given in another column. Sugars were active
and firm The sales embraced ayout $500 boxes
and 400 hhds. Cuba, o; prices given elsewhere.
Prom very respectable and reliable authority we
learn that the present stock Ct sugars reduced 10
about 1000 bids. and about 1900 boxes, though