The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-26

The feeling Of Congress with reference to the re-
cent outrages of the British In the Gulf found vent
yesterday-in the Senate during discussion of the
Government Loan bill, and in the House in the
debate on the Fertilization Appropriation bill
Senator Toombs delivered bold and uncompro
missing speech in defence of the national honor and
the rights of our citizens, while Senator Critten
dens remarks, though marked by his Characteristic
moderation arcey less decided in expression
Mr. Dowdell, of the House, trusted that the admins
traton had not only issued orders for the protection
of our commerce, but also for the arrest of every
foreign captain who had boarded our vessels, that
they might be brought into port and tried
for piracy Broadsides first and explana.
tions afterwards was his motto. The
Committee on Foreign Relations held a meeting
yesterday, when the proposition to empower the
President 10 employ extraordinary measures TO re
dress agcressions was considered. It is believed
that the bill introduced 10 the Senate Monday by
Mr.. Douglas will pass with but little opposition.
The Fertilization bill sppropnstes $780, 600 for
harbor defences. II is ridiculously small sum for
the purpose. in view Of pending emergencies. So
thought Mr.. Whitley, Of Delaware, who proposed
substitute 10 the bill increasing the amount 10 two
millions.
The House yesterday settled the Ohio contested
election case by BUSTING Mr.. Campbell and admitting
MIR. vaIlandigham The Senate's amendments 10
the bill providing for the expenses Of the executive
judicial and legislative departments Of the govern
nent were acted on.
The Committee % Post Offices Of the House of
Representatives have determined 10 report a bill
providing for ocean mail routes. -Four lines are
provided for, namely the Collins line 10 Southamp
ton, instead Of Liverpool; line from New York 10
Havre: q line TO Guckstadt, via Plymouth and
Rotterdam; and a line from New Orleans, via Ha-
vsna. Bermuda, Fayal and Santander Spain. The
expense OF these lines is limited TO 100000 per
annum-an amount covered by the estimated re
ceipts from the European mails.
We have news from Vera Cruz 10 the 2lst inst
The city had been blockaded for three days by the
war steamer Guerrero. but her fuel giving out she
was compelled 10 leave 10 obtain a supply. On the
other hand, communication had been opened Be
tween the city and the interior II is reported that
the consstutionalists were somewhat elsted by the
improved aspect Of affairs.
We publish in another column. copied from a r.
Louis paper, an announcement Of the arrival Of Col
Kane about whom so much has been said lately In
connection with Utah affairs, at Leavenworth Kan.
by telegraph, appeared few days since II is evi-
IDENTIFY an error, all the latest accounts from Camp
Scott concur In reporting the Colonel en- route for
Salt Lake City, in company with Governor Cum
ming and the Mormon escort, early in April; and IL
is improbable that he could have separated from the
party and returned to the headquarters Of the army
without mention being made Of IL in letters from the
camp.
A serious riot occurred in Philadelphia on Monday
evening. Il appears that during the return Of the
Lafayette German rifles from celebration at Lemon
Hill police officer was struck by a soldier with bis
sword The police attempted TO arrest the offender,
but were resisted by the soldiers. The mob sided
with the police, and several shots fred on both
sides, and Frank Wendell and Charles Bremen, pri
Yates, were wounded, 1t is supposed fatally.
Ex-Nayor Wood was examined Il, bene esse yes
terday in the actions at the suit Of the Metropolitan
policemen for assault aud battery during the excite
ment respecting the Street Commissioner controyer
az. In the event Of Mr.. Wood being absent at the
trial Of these causes his testimony will be used sub
ject 10 all legal objections.
The sixty eighth anniversary OF the New York
Baptist Association with the East BROOKLYN Baptx
church. was held at the last named place of worship
yesterday afternoon. A preliminary sermon was
preached by the Rev. u. r. Knapp, Of sreenport. L.
I. The usual ballot for officers took place. The
standing committees were appointed, and the Sab.
bath school affArs discussed, after which the meet
ing adjourned to the same hour this day.
The annual exhibition Of the Roman Catholic
Asylum for Girls was held yesterday afternoon, al
81 Cstharine's Convent, Prince street We Civ,
elsewhere an account 81 the exercises, which wer'
very entertaining.
The celebration Of the ffty-seoond anniversary o.
The New York Orphan Asylum took place yester
day in The building Of the institution at Blooming
dale. large number Of yisiteS were present 4