The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18

this port the Sd inst is now due She will bring
three days later news
The news from Washington is interesting The
House Special Kansas Committee met again yester
day. The republican members offered resolutions
designed to retard the action OF the committee by
extending the scope of their inquiries, but they
were promptly voted down by the majority. re-
solution prepared by Mr.. Adrain, republican, in
structng the chairman of the committee to procure
from the State Department the census and registry
OF votes taken in Kansas with an amendment by
Mr. Stephens. 'n accordance with law, was adopt
ed The committee determined to follow the
course indicated at the previous meeting, and con-
fine their investigation to the points really involved
in the inquiry.
Iu the Senate yesterday call was made for fur
Cher information relative to the difficulty with
spect to the Avis Islands guano affair Gen. Hous-
tons Mexico and Central America protectorate
resolution was taken up. Mr.. Hale proposed to in
clude the British North American provinces in the
inquiry. Mr.. Toombs was in favor of Gen. Hous-
toms resolution, as the time for action not far
distant, and il had better be considered now The
resolution was finally laid the table. The discus
sion Of the bill increasing the army was then re-
sumed. substitute offered by Mr.. johnson &C.
Cepted by Mr.. Wilson in lieu of his amendment
providing for raising four thousand volunteers for
Utah. Pending the question on q motion to strike
ont the section Of the original bill, which changes
The method Of making promotions the Senate ad-
journed. The Army bill now before the Senate can
not pass but il is probable that an increase of the
military force limited 10 two years, TO meet existing
exgencies, will be agreed to by the majority
Quite number of bills and reports Of local mpor-
tance were presented in the Legislature yesterday.
Propositions TO remove the State capital to New
York were made in both branches. In the Assem-
bly, rrport was presented recommending the repeal
Of the Metropolitan Police law. An abstract of the
Committees report is given elsewhere Notice was
given Of bill providing for the construction of
railroad upon a line parallel with Broadway. The
Senate in executive session had lively time. The
nomination Of Mr. Lesvenworth, republican as
Auditor of the Canals, in place of Mr.. Benton
American was sent in by Governor King. II 80
happened that several of the republican Senators
were absent; whoreupon the democrats and Ameri-
oaus joined their forces, and. aided BY Senator
STOW referred the nomination TO committee with
instructions to report on the 5th Of July next. As
Ire session will have terminated long before that
time this trick secures Mr.. Benton in his Office for
another year unless the republicans devise some
means Of escaping from the dileasna in which they
are reported to lie placed.
The steam tug Huntress on her arrival yesterday
reported passing close by fore and aft schooner of
from Seyenty.tive 10 eighty tons sunk about mile
from the beach abreast Of the upper Tavern Houses
long Branch. one OF the government life boats
had taken from her main topmast crosstrees the
body of one Of her crew. frozen TO death. The re-
Insinder Of the crew doubtless persisted. The
Schooner Charles Colgate went ashore at Squan
Tuesday night. She was bound from Baltimore for
New York with cargo Of corn. Her Drew was
taken of.
We understand ;ha; the Committee Of the Common
Council on The reception of the Turkish Rear Admi-
raj Mahammed Pasha. are determined notwith-
standing the opposition II the Board of Aldermen,
g. give public reception 10 that parsonage and his
suite on their arrival in the city. They held con
ference on the subject yesterday at which Colonel
Duryca and the Turkish Interpreter were present.
The object Of having the Colonel before the commit
ice Wa 20 ascertain II IL possible that his regi
men, the Seyenth-would meet the ysiters on their
di-enli arlation from the steamer and escort them
q their lodengs which have already been provided
?, The ST, Nicholas Hotel If the Turkish Admiral
should happen 70 arrive before Saturday. he could
not il j. feared be escorted by the regiment, be.
cause meeting Of the officers mus; be called before
D. obtained A meeting OF the officers is to be call
a. this morning on the subject, and the Colonel has
promised 10 use his influence IN urging them 10 re-
oeiye and escort the Pasha and his suite. The Ad
iniri. is thought i on board the Baltic and If
will probably arrive before the Seventh regiment
will have time 10 take part in his reception.
The Chamber Of Commerce held a special
meeting last evening and after a discussion
rejected the report in favor Of the passage Of law
ly The Legislature placing restrictions upon banks
A. recommended by the Governor in his annual
rnegsage and the Bank Superintendent in his
manual report. The sentiment Of the Chamber
s.,4.iod 20 he in favor Of free banking in is most
canprchcnsiye sense. The Committee appointed 10
select a suitable place for the permanent location OF
The Chamber reported in favor Of the room in
The Merchants Exchange formerly designed TO
accommodate it, The report was referred back,
with suggestions thai the committee devise means
fof raising funds % pay for the room which it was
proposed to occupy they having altogether neglected
this important part Of their duty
The investigation into the criminal charge prefer.
red by The Comptroller sgains, James y. Smith and
John Fitzpatrick, charging them with dcfrauding
fhe city treasury Of 10000 resumed yesterday
before The Recorder Mcssrs. Dikeman. Purdy aud
Valentine we're examined. a report Of whose evidence
will be found in another column.
James Duyckinck the young man who was shot 10
ibe stomach on Monday night, in a lager bier sa
Icon IN Canal street by Constable Bubenkof, died
La, evening Bubenknl j. in custody
The Brooklyn Coruners Investigation into the cir.
cumsiauces attending the death of Mr. sinonson on
Saturday last was concluded yesterday. The jury
rendered verdict against 'hgpdsoocr. George Ma