The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-09
New York, Friday, Aprsl o, 1855.


The News
The America, from Liverpool, had not arrived at
Halifax at late hour last night. She is fully due
and will bring three days later news.
The Deficiency bill was rejected yesterday in the
House by vote of LOG yeas to ia nays. The
House decided to adhere to its amendment of the
Kansas bill by vote of l9 yeas to III nays. Pend
ing motion TO reconsider the vote rejecting the
Deficiency bill, the House adjourned There is some
probability that the bill may be reconsidersd to-
day and passed in such form as not TO cripple the
operations of the army in Utah.
Accounts from ST. Louis speak OF great rise in
the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers. Whole cotton
plantations said 10 be under water, and the
town Of Napoleon submerged in some places to the
depth of ten feet But few places will escape mum
dstion between the mouth of White river and the
Louisiana line. The levee on the east side of the
Mississippi bad not given way.
The Registry bill was defeated in the Assembly
yesterday. II viii come up in the Senate on Satur-
day.
The bin authorizing loan of SO 800 900 at six per
cent subject to vote of the people for the enlarge
ment Of the Erie canal. was ordered to third read
ing IL the Assembly. The bill declaring the use of
balance docks in the city Of New York legal MAS
passed.
Mr.. Thompson, Secretary of the interior, was as
ssulted yesterday near the door of his Office by
person who had formerly been clerk in the de-
partment and wished to be reipstated. On the non
compliance OF Mr.. Thompson with his request some
harsh language used towards that gentleman,
and he turned to go to his Office Besancon struck
him and then attempted to draw a revolver. The
Secretary seized him, and in the struggle BesaHcon
fell to the ground and dsocated his left shoulder.
The parties were then separated and Besancon sent
TO the infirTnary.
The bin for the restoration of officers dropped by
the Naval Retiring Board was passed yesterday by
the Senate as also the Diplomatic and Consular
Appropriation bill. Among the bills reported to the
Senate yesterday was one from the Committee on
Territories in favor of the admission Of Arizona
A Pacific Railroad bill was reported by Mr. Gwn.
but the consideration of it was deferred until today.
After listening TO speech from Mr.. Slidell, on the
resolution granting a medal to Commodore Pauld.
ing. the Senate adjourned.
The Kansas Constitutional Convention adjourned
on the Sd inst. Foreigners who have declared their
Intentions TO become naturalized and also negroes,
ere allowed TO vote the question Of the adoption
Of the constitution by the people AT the first cleo
ton usder It vote is to be taken on granting uni
vcrSal suffrage. Several Of the delegates signed the
CQ1rt4tNtlon piOtc-l on account OF giving
the right Of suffrage 70 negroes.
Our special letters from Venezuela dated at Ca.
racas on the 18th and Lagusyrs on the 10th Of
March published this morning. furnish an interesting
history Of the great popular movement in that re-
public which has resulted in the deposition from
power OF the Monagas dynasty The people were
most enthusiastic la their JOY at the formation Of
the provisional government which. as will be seen
OF good patriots and men Of exalted character
General Castro's proclamation calling on the troops
OF Monsgas TO surrender in order TO prevent bloody
civil war, eyinces much good feeling combined with
abe most fevd protestations Of love OF country. IL
IL asserted that the Monsgas family have, during
few years RENTED five millions OF dollars to Europe
for safe investment and provision against reyo
lutionsry contingencies.
Ad,ices from Rio Janeiro. dated the 96th Of
February, report the -four market ss much changed
with SIX thousand nine hundred and ninetyfive
barrels on hand. Gallego- sold at s21ao. Coffee
was firm, but little doing in the article one hun.
dred and twenty thousand bags on hand.
Fears were entertained at ~ Johns, N. e. on &C.
count Of the non-arrival at that port OF the brig
Bioomer. that she had been wrecked. The Boomer
u aid 70 have had on board the brother Of Cyrus NJ
~
were engaged in the mining operations Of the New.
foundland Telegraph Company. There seems 10 be
some doubt whether there are two Nova Scotia YES
-els OF the name Of Boomer. A Nova Scotia vessel
OF that name arrived here on the Goth ut. from
Turks Islands and her consignees know Of 10 other
The brig first mentioned is reported to have left
Boston on the 2sth Of February. cutter IL about
being sent from Halifax 20 ascertain the facts in the
case.
The Mercer House caucus Of the members Of the
Tammany Society met last nigh tsnd issued a lung
address to the democracy. which will be found else
where The Mercer House people promise 70 clear
all the politicians out Of The Old wigwam, and
make the society attend to ts legitimate duties
merely benevolent organization.
The Board Of Supervisors last evening adopted a
report in favor Of paying the $40 900 passed in 1867
FOR the purchase Of lots and erection Of a building
for the New York Juvenile Asylum. A resolution TO
ft up the surogate's Office at an expense Of $1,000
was also adopted. resolution 10 pay for fitting an
the Supreme Court room occasoned some debate
but after some modification was finally passed
The Board Of Aldermen met last evening His
Honor the Mayor sent in a communicated to the
Board stating that be had been informed that large
amour, Of real estate belonging TO the city in
The hands o. parties who had no legal claim to t..
The Mayor requested that the matter be referred TO
the Commissioners Of the Sinking Fund for inyesti
cation. and tina, such legal action be taken would
lest subscrvc the interests o. the city The Board