The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-07
AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON.
Interesting Debate on the Neutrality Laws and
Filibusterism,

Interesting from the Federal Capital.
1HH REVISION OF THE TARIFF-THE NEW YORK
DELEaATIoN ON THE FILiBysTER QUEsrIoN-wHAr
THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY INTENDS TO
DO WITH THE TIRE AsURY NOTES-wHAT WILL THE
JUDICIARY DO WITH GENERAL wALKER-sENATOR
6I.IDELL AND sR wM. GORE OUsELEYS RESI-
DxNCEs RoBBEp, ETC., ETC..
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 1858.
u the Senate to-day numerous petitions and resoiu-
taous were presented Mr.. Brown submitted petition
from Mr. BECKER, Of New York, that the Postmaster
General authorized contract for conveyance Of mails
between Panama and Valparaiso Mr.. Pugh presented
petition Of citizens Of Ohio, asking that charter for
National Bank for thirty years, with capital Of sixty
million dollars be granted also that the revenue laws
be adjusted 80 as raise sufficient money for the
psnse of and give protection 10 labor and
capital and that the proceeds Of the public lands be dis
tibuted among the States. Mr. Crittenden called his
resolutions relative 10 increasing the duties levied under
Ne Tariff of March st and submitted some remarks
hereon. MIR. Fitch introduced amendment taxing all
bank notes, with discrimination in favor OF those OF
small denomination, with the view to drive small ones
sut of circulation The whole subject finally laid on
the table, to be called up at any future day.
The Senate then went into executive session. and took
up the confirmation of Mr. Sedgwick District Attorney
Of New York. Quite animated debate occurred, which
participated in by large number of Senator'S. Mr.
Douglas spoke in opposition, and followed by Messrs
Seward and Clark, Of New Hampshire, who made a furi
onslaught President Mr.. Foster of Connect
cut, followed the side. Mr.. Crttenden also
spoke Mr. Bayard of Delaware sustained the course of
the President without coming TO any determination, at
four O'Clock the Senate adjourned.
In the House very little of interest transpired. After
receiving reports they went into Committee OF the
Whole Mr. Sckles obtained the floor and made able
speech on the flibuser question: sustaining Commodore
Pauding and endorsing the Message upon that subject
Mr. Sickes was listened to with marked attention. Mr.
Bliss of Ohio, followed bleeding Kansas and the Dred
Sosat decision Nj Haskin also made an able speech in
defence Of Commodore Pauldng He said the people in
ne North did look upon Walker general, but as
N adventurer and marauder. He paid a high compli-
,en TO the Commodore, who, he said, constituent
q his Eli Thayer of Massachusetts, has the floor for to-
norrow.
Mr. Fuller, delegate from Dakoah, arrived here to-day
and will shortly present his credentials delegate from
sad Territory.
Secretary Cobb refused offer TO day for million
Treasury noes three and quarter per cent interest
He says he will raise the interest the six Millions
but will pay all claims with them at par.
The administration deny that they have any care OF
General Walker Gen. Cass says the Judiciary will,
Aoubt do their duty The action Of the Virginia Legsla
ture with regard to hbusters watched with interest
BY Mr.. Buchanan
The British Minister, who has been quite indisposed for
seme days ia again able to attend to his public duties.
Gen Robles the Mexican Minister, says that the sta
bi,y Of Comonforts Dictatorship will depend upon the
selection Of his Cabinet and state Council.
e res dence Of Senator Sdel entered by burglars
few nights since and quantity Of plate taken, which
vas afterwards found out house, where had been
deposited by the robbers their being discovered and
pursued similar attempt has since been made on tho
residence of Sir VIM Gore 0useey but without success
me police were called TO whom Sir William apologized
saying he would have whipped the burglars himself but
he was afraid il would get into the NEW YoRK HERALD
stusrt's model theatre proves triumph
Purser John G. Mason has resigned.
The Naval Court occupied today with the case Of
CAps Ramsay Senator Mason examined on behalf Of
government
Senator Henderson, Of Texas, Is expected TO arrive
Aere this week.
ru cnyxRAL NEWSPAPER prrArcN.
WASHINGTON January Q, 1855.
TIE Senate, in executive session to-day, engaged
nearly three hours in discussing aors connected with
The nomination OF Mr. Sedgwick District Attorney Of
New York In place OF John McKeon While is probs
Bio that the former viii be confirmed o those who
intend voting in the Affirmative will define their position