The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-19

The News.
In Congress yesterday the Senate unanimously
adopted the resolution offered the day previous
directing inquiry to whether any additional legis
laton is necessary to enable the President to protect
American vessels against British aggressions in the
Gulf Of Mexico or elsewhere. The Committee on
Foreign Relations, to whom the resolution was re-
ferred were directed to report by bill or otherwise.
The subject Of the recent British outrages in the
Gulf is receiving from the administration the atten
tion that its importance demands. While communi-
cation has been opened with Lord Napier and des
patches for our Minister in London with reference
to the matter are in preparation, orders have been
sent to the proper quarters to Interfere with the
operations of the British cruisers as to put an
efectual check to further aggressions. The Senate
also had before them a proposition, offered by Mr..
Gwin, authorizing the President, if necessary, to
employ force in bringing about a prompt adjust
ment Of our pending difficulties with New Ora
nasa. Nicaragua and Mexico. The bill pro-
viding for the admission OF Oregon into
the Union was passed by vote Of SO to II. 1t
will no doubt pass the House at an early day, thus
making three new 6tates-Kansas, Minnesota, and
Oregon added to the Union during the present ses-
sion Of Congress. The bill providing for defining
the boundary between the United States territory
and Texas was also passed
In the House yesterday Joseph L. Wright, the
democratic nominee, was chosen doorkeeper, in
place Of Mr. Hackney, removed. The Senate bill to
prevent and punish frauds in land titles in Cafor
mia, and for the collection and safe keeping Of the
public archives of that state, passed. The
Civil Appropriation bill, involving the of nearly
81 900 OO0 was discussed in Committee OF the
Whole. Amendments, appropriating over $4,000
for life saving apparatus on the coasts of New
Jersey and Long Island, were adopted.
The new screw steamship Austria, which left
Hsyre ON the Sd and Southampton on the 4th inst,
arrived at this port early yesterday morning landing
four hundred and fity-three passengers. Although
the by the Austria has been anticipated by the
arrival VI the North American, we fnd some inter
estng items in our European files received by the
first named vessel. The Bombay mail of the 9th Of
April had reached England, and The advices show
very critical state Of affairs with respect TO the po-
stion Of the Btish army in Dude. Sir Colin Campbell
had gained very little advantage from the fall Of
Lucknow, whilst the hot season rapidly ap-
preaching. and the rebels were numerous and active.
In point of fact some detachments of English troops
had sustained severe reverses, notwithstanding the
fall Of Jhsnsi and Kotah Trade reports from Aus
tralia show IL at the markets were depressed By
over trading, and strinsency in the money market
had been induced by inordinate speculation. Mr.
Charles Cav Duffy appointed Minister Of Public
Works under the new Melbourne cabinet.
The steamship Niagara is now due at Halifax,
with Liverpool dates to the sth inst
The meeting Of .hp masters aud merchants which
was called at the Merchants Exchange yesterday to
N fha tpdtg
outrsges Of the British cruisers on American com.
merce, proved farce. There were but few ship
masters present. nor could any one be found to act
as chairman Of the meeting Mr.. Joseph Breck
lawyer, made q short speech after which the crowd
dispersed. The affair was looked upon as a hoax.
The Hon. Gulian C. verplanck rea an intere sting
paper, "reminiscences Of John Randolph, of R,a
noke,r last evening before crowded meeting Of the
Historical Society. He gave some anecdotes Of Mr.
Randolphs private and public life, and co nmented
upon his speeches in Congress Mayor Tiemann
Judges Davies and Roosevelt and Augustus schell
were present.
The witter Democratic General Committee met
last night at Mozart Had, but did nothing beyond
collecting dues and trausacting other routine bus
ness. This committee will shortly illuminate ter
rble manifesto against Tsmmsny Hall, the effect Of
WHICH VIII De, uouuuess, 10 snake tne Old NlgWam
to its very foundation.
The sale Of pews in the new st. Paus Methodist
church. corner Of Fourth avenue and Twenty second
street, continued last evening. The bidding
was very slow, and only one pew was sold for pre-
MUM. The total value Of the pews sold thus far Is
f4s 400 and the amount Of premiums paid for choice
Of seats il 81 .0O5.
Mayor Tiemann yesterday sent lengthy commu.
nication to =. Cunard agent of the British line Of
stesme's SUP ring the action pursued by Captain
Judkins, o. Tie steamship Persia, in OBTAINING on
board biz vessel two Custom House officers while
detained in quarantine. The documents, together
with letter from the Health Officer, Dr. Thompson
orc to be transmitted TO Secretary Cobb nj Wash.
ing'ou.
The Governors Of the Alrsshouse held their recu.
Ter stated me- ing yesterday afternoon A comm.
nicsfion was received from tie Mayor enclosing a
note from Mohammed Pachs, presenting the bovs'
school at Randall's Island with a beautiful bauner
The appointment Of clerks for Bellevue Hosn;tal aud
che runatic Asylum was laid over for two weeks
Tie Board OF Excise Commissioners met vester.
da, alternoon, but applications for licenses were
made 10 them. Two resolutions tending towards an
enforcement Of the Excise law were adopted and |
this the amount Of the business that was trans
acted az the meeting.
in the Board Of Supervisors last evening several
BILL and petitions we're received and referred. The
Comptroller was authorized 10 lease the second story
OF The building No. . Chambers street for thres