The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-05

The New Orleans excitement has ended by the
triumph Of the Vigilance Committee and the ap-
pointment by them of q special police of one thou
sand men 10 maintain order and protect the polls
and voters from ruffians on the day Of election.
This will come of on Monday, doubtless without
bloodshed or disorder. Tho command Of the citi-
xens enrolling themselves in support OF the vigi.
lance Committee wss conferred on Major j. X. Dun
can. He is a graduate of West Point, and served
with some distinction in the United States army
On his return from Oregon, in 1854 he resigned his
ssnsion as lieutenant in the artillery, and joined
ths AlibusteB under General Quitman, with other
army officers In this service he undertook peril
Gus commission to Cuba which he filed to the great
satisfaction of his friends. He afterwards visited
Carvsjal and Vidauri in Mexico, by invitation but
their views not meeting his appreciation he returned
to the United States, aud is now employed by the
government superintendent Of the construction OF
the Marine Hospital at New Orleans- Though Q
young man, being about twenty eight years Of age,
his GOODNESS and sagActy in council and energy in
action placed him high in the confidence of the
councils in Quitman's Cuban organization
The War Department has received dispatches
from Gen. Harvey somewhat conarmatory Of the
reported expulsion Of Gov. Cumming from Salt Lake
City by the Mormons II Ia supposed, however, that
the Governor left the city voluntarily 1t Is known
he promised Gen. Johnston, on leaving Camp Scott
for the valley that he would return in two weeks.
Gen. Henderson, Senator in Congress from Texas,
died at Washington yesterday.
Yesterday was private bill day In Congress, and
but little business other than that relating 10 claims
was transacted. In the Senate bill establishing
steam mail line between New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Europe, was read twice and referred
90 the Post Office Committee. The Committee on Ter
rtores reported adversely TO organizing Dacotah Ter
rtory at present In the House the Chairman Of the
Naval Committee endeavored 10 introduce q bill
thorzing the construction Of ten propeller soops Of
war and side wheel steamer all of light draft but
leave was refused. Notice was given OF an amend
ment 10 the bill increasing the number Of propellos
TO thirty. The Senate's amendment TO the Consular
and Diplomatic Appropriation bill was agreed 10.
The House passed the bill confirming preempton
rights Of settlers In Illinois, and also the bill con-
tinuing half pay 10 certain widows and orphans Of
Revolutionary soldiers The bill decides that the
pay OF these pensioners will commence from the 4th
Of March, ls4s, and involves an expenditure Of
million and half Of dollars Both houses have
agreed 10 finally adjourn on the 10th inst.
In executive session yesterday the Senate con-
hrmed q number Of appointments, but the New
York nominations were not reached
The Republican General Committee of this city
met last evening and organized by choosing the
usual officers A resolution sustaining Senators
Seward and King for their course In Congress with
reference 10 the British outrsges Was discussed and
finally laid on the table.
The trial Of Christopher Reynolds for the murder
OF his brother Dennis was commenced In the Kings
county Court OF Oyer and Terminer yesterday. The
circumstances OF this case have already been pub
lished In the HERALD.
The European mails brought by the America
reached this city from Boston yesterday morning.
Although the chief points Of the news were en-
bracea In our telegraphic summary from Halifax,
we give to-day some interesting extracts from our
foreign files The concluding scenes which took place
In the English Commons on the CardweI censure
motion debate were rather exciting, and brought
Lord Pslmerston to his feet, when his lordsbp
delivered very characteristic speech. II IL acknow
lodged by the London Times that the CLAYTON
Bulwer treaty forms the only bar 10 North American
progress In Nicaragua, which would 20 on even 10
annexation, were il not for the existence Of that
document.
The anal meeting Of the Councimen's Committee
90 Streets in reference 10 the extension OF Albany
street. took place yesterday Rev. DR.. vinton ar.
eued against the extension OF the street through
Trinity church graveyard at considerable length.
Our parties also spoke both in favor Of and against
80, Improvement, but the action which the commit