The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-24
The News.

theT escort, nau joined the man pouy unuer Ioonel
Alexander The entire force with the execution of
Colonel Cooks command, had concentrated at
Blacks Fork, en- route for Henry's Fork on Green
river where they would winter All the supply
trains had joined the military, and the troops were
abundantly supplied. The weather, however, was
intensely cold. the ground covered with snow, and
tie animals dying hourly The place selected for
the winter quarters Of the army is hundred miles
from Salt Lake City II the intention of Colonel
Johnston to make forward movement as soon as the
weather permitted. The troops enjoyed good health
and were in high spirits.
Late accounts from Kansas state that the special
session of the Legislature had agreed to submit the
Lecompton constitution to the people in three FORMS
VIII. The constitution with slavery; g The con-
sitution without slavery; and 8. Against the const
tuition. The 5th of January was appointed for the
day OF the election, and stringent measures had
been adopted to secure free and full expression of
the popular will. Acts were passed repeating the
law authorizing the Constitutional Convention, and
organizing the militia, with General Lane Major
General assisted by eight brgadiers. The Legisla-
ture finally adjourned on the 18th inst. We give
elsewhere the Presidents instructions to General
Denver the newly appointed Acting Governor of
Kansas together with General Cass' reply to Cover
nor Walkers letter OF resignation.
The Senate yesterday was again occupied with the
Kansas question Messrs. Stuart, of Michigan, and
Broderick of California supported the views of Mr..
Douglas in opposition 10 the President. 1t Mr..
Brodericks first oratorical effort in the Senate, and
was quite equal to general expectation. In secret
session the appointment of Theodore Sedgwick
District Attorney of New York was warmly dis
cussed, and again postponed for further conside.
ration.
The House after a free discussion of the Mormon
question, adopted a preamble declaring the Terri
tory Of Utah in open rebellion against the United
States and resolution directing the Committee on
Territories TO consider and report the facts and
inquire into the propriey Of expe!ing DR.. Bernhise
tie delegate from Utah. from his seat.
The demonstration at Tammany Hall last night,
endorsing the President and the administration, was
characterized by the utmost enthusiasm and num-
beI Of free fights worthy of the old wigwam in its
pamiest days. Bloody noses, broken heads and di-
bpidsted clothing were freely distributed, afording
the sovereign democracy ample cause to remember
tie occasion The friends Of Mayor Wood were pre-
sent in large numbers, and insisted that his name
should lie placed among the list Of Vice Presidents
and between them and his opponents the meeting
Wa kept pretty lively. Speeches were made by
Hon. Jshn Van Buren,. Hon. Hiram walbrdge,
Richard Busted. William Browne, Conrad Swack.
hammer aud Isaiah Rynders. A stand was erected
II front Of the hall. which illuminated with va
rious transparenoes and from which addresses we're
delivered by a number Of active politicians.
Tie bark Alnah. captured by Marshal Rynders on
Tuesday. On suspicion Of being ilibuster. was be-
rsted again yesterday aud towed out of the harbor
n the MsIshals expense. Her contents were found
tn bC perfectly legitimate, consisting of grndstones
dumping carts, wheelbanow- &C., destined for
tudir o railroad in Cuba. The contractor and
Iii family with reinforcement Of fifty-four labor.
ers refe Passengers on board. Tie United States
~ IT. found themselves sold al prices 70 suit the
ti8c-.
We have news from the Cape OF Good Hope dated
!; Cape Town on the 23d Of September. The United
states frigate Minnesota. Captain Du Pont. sailed
from Table Bay for China on the 2ls Of September.
having Hon Mr. Reed the United States Special
Commissioner 70 the Emperor, on board. During
tho stay of the Minnesota in port she attracted uni
yer-al attention, and visited by the Governor.
-ir Cewye Grey. and a distinguished party. in.
ending the representatives Of the Russian Austrian
and Portuguese governments. The excellent state
81 discipline prevailing on board, the armament Of
tie ship, her hospital aud mess arrangements.
style II build and fitting ~, were admired by all.
Que-ha. the great kafir chief one of Englands most
rereverng enemies, had been captured in his camp,
WITH three Of " sons, nine Of his followers and seven
guns. The KaiIrs generally were in wretched
condition.
VIZ have news from the United States Atrato ex.
r,oring expedition. dated at Carthagena, New era.
radl On the 2oth Of November. The officers and
crew Of the schooner yerna were busily engaged in
making arrangements. scientific and otherwise,
t1r run up the Atrato. Lieutenant Craven, com
nsudcr Of the Varins appears to have been already
most successful in diplomatic line, amongst the
natives. 0ur Carthagona correspondent states that
moot Of The old preiudce. Il the natives have been
removed, and their original republican spirit re-
yived. BY his amenity and gentlemanly bearing.
Social balls and banquets both shore and on board
the order Of The day. On one Of these occa.
Sons Senior Benediti presented a New Granadian
fap suitably inscribed, to Lieut.. Craven remarking
flat il was 20 the example Of the United States that
th Gsthmus) continent indebted for it, indie
l,rdence q Spanish rule. He also alluded feelinqy
II ne AID rendered 10 their patriots by Colonel
NCCauley an American citizen, and the first
t-eigner executed there by the Spanish troops in
liz. Lieut.. Craven responded in proper terms.
TIE expedition @ sail up the Atrato on the
Z1t 81 November.
- 'phmt10i"u,ts ~ bhNRIaaoh het yeSVeio"y'
llc Board agreed ~ abaie the fine OF $3.50 imposed
ulon the captain q the ship Emerald Isle for ile-
rally landing passengers to $780, the Commissioners
being satisfied with the judicial yindcation Of the
law The number Of emigrants landed al this port
'fuio nc. lG. 1856, 10 Dec. g. 1851, was .eG3
~ increase Of al $40 a. compared with the ein
grafton Of 1860. The Commissioners have balance
II as 3e6 on hand
The Coroners inquest in the case II Patrick
Vaughn. who died from the effects Of pistol shot
wounds inflicted by members q the Eleventh ward
oa,e "a the night u the municipal election, during