The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-03

Dispatches from Col. Johnston, of the Utah expe-
dition, down to the 4th of January, have reached
the War Department. They corroborate the intelli-
gence already published as to the good health OF
the soldiers, and the condition of affairs generally
Orders have been issued by the department for the
forwarding of supplies to the army. The
arrangements for this purpose have been made
80 as TO ensure the prompt transmission Of
the supplies across the plains, and an escort
sufficiently strong TO prevent any success
full attack from the Mormons has been de-
tailed. Orders have also been sent TO Capt Marcy,
at Santa Fe, to make arrangements before he sets
out on his return TO Camp Scott with the animals
purchased for the army, to repel the Mormon party
which il is understood has been directed to oppose
his march and steal his horses and mules. From ali
the indications il appears evident that the spring
campaign will be prosecuted with vigor, and with
every reasonable prospect of success.
Accounts from Santa Fe announce the arrival of
Capt. Marcy at that place, from Camp Scott on the
I'd Of February after a tedious trip, attended with
the loss OF a large number of mules. He would i'm
mediatey attend to the procurement of horses and
supplies for the army of Utah. and there was good
reason TO believe that he would be able to put Col
Johnston in possession Of the means Of Transports
ton TO Salt Lake City in the spring.
The grand rally of the New York democracy in
support of the Kansas policy Of the administration,
filed Mozart Hall last evening. and was most sue
cessfu demonstration. The speeches, resolutions,
Letters, songs and enthusiasm, were all indicative Of
a determination 10 sustain the President at all
hazards Addresses were delivered by ex.Gov
Jones. Of Tennessee; Hon. Mr. Hughes. of Indiana;
Mr.. Bibos of Tennessee, and others. We give else
where a detailed report of the proceedings.
In the Senate yesterday the bill appropriating
$4,000 TO carry out the Sound dues treaty was
passed. Bills amendatory Of the patent laws, and of
the Law regulating the carrying of passengers in
steamships and other vessels, were introduced. The
iai mentioned bill doubtless Is in reference to al.
legged outragcs committed on the persons Of young
female passengers on board emigrant ships-a matter
that was brought 10 the attention of Congress by the
New York Emigration Commissioners not long since.
Gen. Houston presented a bill providing for the en-
ployment Of q regiment OF mounted volunteers on
She Texas frontier and also authorizing the Pres
dent TO raise four regiments Of volunteers. IL
is said that the President will shortly send
a message TO Congress urging an Increase of the
regular army by she addition of new regiments. as
suggested in bis annual message The resolutions of
Mr. Douglas calling for information respecting the
Nhhna7 Nec'Rlohf oNss Mtit NahNh up anu Dthatof
n. delivered speech denouncing Mr.. Calhoun,
whom he charged with keeping back the re
turns Of the election. He was cut of in the
midst Of his remarks by the announcement of the
special order the admission Of Kansas. Mr.. Col
amer concluded his speech in opposition to the
,oicy Of the administration on the Kansas
question. Mr.. Pugh gave notice that he should
propose amendment 10 the bill providing for the
n "A
Iboud be presented, 70 the effect that the people
may alter or abolish their form Of government N
such manner as they may think proper 80 that II be
republican and in accordance with the constitution
Mr.. Seward obtained the floor and the senate ad.
journed. In the House the motion 10 reconsider
the vote referring to the Committee Of the Whole
the bill authorizing the President TO reinstste officers
Of the navy affected by the decisions Of the Naval
Retiring Board, discussed till the adjournment
without final action being taken.
Nothing Of special importance occurred in the
Legislature yesterday The Senate was engaged on
the bill prohibiting public officers from receiving
free passes railroads. In the Assembly the Brook
tn Assessment bill was referred 10 joint commit.
tee of conference. In discussing this subject Mr..
Dayton Of Kings county stated that he had been
informed by brother member that $4,000 were TO
be paid 10 the passage Of the bill, Is 600 of
which was to 60 into the pocket Of one member Of
The Legislature The statement, however. did not
create any surprise nor did the House take any &C.
ton with regard 10 IL.
We have interesting news from South America
The dates sre;--Buenos Ayres I'd, Montevideo 5th
Rio Janeiro l4th, Bahia 18th, and Pernambuco 2lst
Of January Montevideo was threatened not only
with civil war, but also with an insurrecson of
the colored population against the white In conse
quenoe Of the dsordered state Of Affairs the govern
ment had requested the representatives Of foreign
Powers who bad naval forces in the river Plate 70
land troops for the security Of foreigners. The re-
quest was complied with, and the French English,
brazilian, Spanish and American naval commanders
sent on shore parties Of marines. Our Commodore,
at the solicitation Of the other foreign commanders,
had taken the command chief Of the foreign forces
and published q manifesto promising aid and
prcseesros " vhs,ever strangers might b. IN