The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-05
The News.

The proceedings Of Congress yesterday were I'M
usually animated. The French spoliation bill was
reported by the select committee and made the spe-
oia order for the 18th inst The subject of the gov
eminent printing is likely to have at last pretty
thorough overhauling. A resolution was adopted
directing an inquiry as to the manner in which the
printing for government other than that ordered by
Congress has been done during the past Eve years,
upon whom the patronage has been bestowed, &c.
The Committee on Foreign Relations were directed
20 consider what testimonials Of respect should be
paid TO Mohamed Pasha Turkish naval officer, who
Is shortly expected 10 arrive in the United States 70
make contracts for the construction Of ships Of war
for his government The OF the Indiana contested
seats was taken up. but laid aside, when the discus
Sion on the Kansas question was resumed. Mr.
Dourias offered resolution calling for information
relative 60 the elections in Kansas but it not
received and Mr.. Brown, OF Mississippi, continued
his argument ia support Of the Lecompton consttu
ton calling up Mr.. Douglas and Mr. Stuart in re-
Spouse 70 references made TO their positions Mr.
Wilson Of Massachusetts, reviewed the alleged
fraud in the Kansas election replying to Mr. Brown
and denying The charge OF sectonslism against the
republicans. Mr. Green defended the people Of Mis-
sour against the attacks Of Mr.. Wilson, denying bis
statements as mere assertions unsupported by facts
The debate was very spirited throughout and con-
tinued until a late hour when the Senate adjourned
til Friday
The House was yesterday thrown into fever OF
excitement by the appearance Of Mr.. J. ID. William
son the witness who refused 20 testify in the
$4,000 tariff investigation case, at the bar in
charge fthe Sergeant alarms. His refusal 70 give
his evidence led 10 a number Of propositions FOR in
ficting condign punishment upon him for bis con-
tumaciOusness. Finally. however, Mr.. Williamson
yielded and II is understood that he appeared he
fore the committee last evening and announced his
readiness 70 respond 20 ell nienogatiens th1' .re~
he propouuded 70 him. provided the q ... ..
proper aud legal
Our correspondent al Washington state tla- m
formation has reached the government 70 the eject
tina, the treaty recently negotiated with the Near
aguan Minister is in every way acceptable to the
Briiish government
In orr reports Of yesterdays proceedings Of the
Legislature will he found number. Of bills Of local
importance. 20 which our space vii not permit a
more extended reference. Il will be seen al-o that
the New York Central and Hudson River Railroads
have been called On TO furnish some important infor.
nation respecting the assessed valuation Of their
property. bill was introduced in the Senate pro-
porations hall be by balot--that no stockholder
shall vote for than twothirds Of directors cho
sen-tiat the financial officer shall be chosen by the
stockholders az srge-that no officer shall vote up
on proxy. nor shall he directly or indirectly solicit
q Ppoxy.
Zen Walker Col Frank Anderson, and seyera
I<her flibusters have been indicted AT New Orleans
for violation Of the neutrality laws.
by way Of Halifax we have interesting news
from Bermuda. The ship Cabinet, from Narseiles
for New York; the ship Horatio from Shields for
New OK and the ship Splendid, from Mobile for
Havre, had put In at Bermuda, all in a damaged
condition.
II the arrival 81 the steamer Cahawba ~ this
port Yesterday we have adyices from Havana 90 the
10th un The news is not important. Sugars were
dull Of sale, but firm in price, with seventy thousand
boxes On hand. Freights for small vessels for the
United statee had slightly improved Exchange re-
raned without alteration. A division Of the srsn-
ish cet was cruising of she coas, for practice. The
entire feed uubas thrtytwo vessels. An aidde-
camp Of snGShnna's had just arrived. and was
supposed some important scheme connected with
kexican .rair wa On foot. An English bark bad