The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-27

New York, Thursd.y, May az, 1855.
The News.
The brig New Era, which arrived at this port yes
terday reports additional outrages by British crus
ers TO our merchantmen on the Cuban coast. The
particulars are fully set forth elsewhere in our
columns in connection with recapitulation of the
numerous instances that have occurred recently Of
interference with our commerce in the Gulf.
Our special despatch from Washington states that
already two New York regiments have proffered their
services in case of war with England, and that the
naval officers have exhibited praseworthy alacrity
in seeking active employment
In Congress yesterday the Senate passed the
SIS 900 government loan bill, by vote of 20 to
a. A test vote was taken on the subject of river
and harbor improvements, the question being the
bill for the Improvement of the harbor of Chicago.
The bill passed by vote of 26 to IL bill for im-
proving the mouth of Milwaukee river also passed.
The sheboygan Harbor Improvement bin was dis
cussed. bit laid aside without definite action being
taken. The House CONQUERED in the Senate
amendments to the Executive, Judicial and Legisla.
tive Appropriation bill. The Fertilization bill was
defeated by thirteen majority. 1t will probably
come up again in another shape. The SIS 900 900
loan bill and bill to defray the expense of co..
1ecting the revenue were reported by the
Committee of Ways and Means. The con-
sderstion Of the report in the Fort Smelling case
was postponed till Friday next. In Committee of
the Whole, the Naval Appropriation bill was taken
up when animated discussion ensued with regard
to the recent British outrages and the ability Of
navy to cope with that of Great Britain in case of
actual hostlites An appropriation of $4,000 for
the Brooklyn Navy Yard was agreed to. The bill
for the support Of the volunteer regiments of the
army was also discussed 1t was stated that the re-
giment for the Texan frontier win be required in
any event but the other two will not be called out
unless their services are deemed indispensable. The
bill making appropriations for the postal service
debated.
The Turkish Admiral Mohammed Pacha and suite
were entertained on Tuesday night at the Revere
House Boston, by grand banquet rendered by the
city government. Speeches were made and toasts
given by Mayor Lincoln, Mohammed Pachs, Edward
Everett, Commodore strngham, exMayor Rice and
Others. report Of the speeches may be found in
today's paper.
The steamship Africa, which left Liverpool on the
18th inst. In due at this port. She will bring three
DAYS later news. The steamship Moses Taylor Is
due from Aspinwall with fortnight's later news
from the Pacific, and the semi.monthly mails and
shipment of treasure from California
The steamship Persia, which was TO have left this
port yesterday afternoon for Liverpool, was detained
by the storm that prevailed until about five o'clock
This morning. She takes out 2ls passengers, and
$3.50. 4lo in specie.
The screw steamship Glasgow, Captain Goodwin,
which left Glasgow the evening of the 18th inst,
arrived at this port yesterday morning. The sdvices
By the Glasgow have been anticipated by the City Of
Washington, from Liverpool.
The preliminary examination Of Henry Dwight,
the alleged railroad defauter, which is going on be
fore Judge Russell, was postponed yesterday TIL
Wednesday next at III o'clock, in consequence Of en-
gagements Of counsel
The heads of departments Of the city government
met yesterday afternoon at the Mayors Office, but
"a usual no business Of Importance transpred. AT
she request Of the Counsel TO the Corporation, who
has been unable TO attend any Of their meetings they
decided hereafter 70 meet every Tuesday afternoon,
ut -four O'Clock.
A meeting OF the Teachers Association Of this
oty was held at the hall Of the Board Of Education
last evening. The essay on "0ur School System
as il Is and as II should be-" by Mr.. William J. Ken
nard. was not delivered, in consequence Of the alb
sence Of that gentleman through unexplained
causes. There was, however, an interesting dis
cuson on the subject Of the las; lecture, similar In
Sts nature 10 the theme of Mr.. Kennard; and after
The transaction Of some routine business the meeting
adjourned
The jouneymen horseshoers met last evening a,
Hermitage Hall, Houston street; but the Prcsiden,
OF their society Mr.. John Skeily, refused 10 admit
reporters 10 their deliberations. We learn, how
ever, that the object Of the meeting was 10 agree
upon an increase Of wages the relief Of certain
shoer who have been discharged by their EN-
pIoyers for striking" and 10 transact otbe
business.
II was alleged at the meeting Of the Commits
eioners Of Emigration yesterday that the agent o
Che steamship company on board the steamer Glas
gov, which arrived yesterday, had booked passen
gers for inland travel at much higher rates thar
was charged at Castle Garden. The matter In Il
De investigated. The number of emigrants which
arrived 70 the 26th inst 20 57s large decreas,
~ compared with last year when il was 5l52I
The Florida war has been concluded, Billy Bow
legs and bis tribe have been induced BY the govern
ment, on payment OF money 10 emigrase 20 Artsn
sss, and took their final departure on the 9Th inst
We publish elsewhere very interesting letter from
Tampa, F1orids, detailing very fully the negotiation
between the government and the Indians, the fuA
agreement, and the enormous cost OF the war, toge
fber with an elaborate description Of The chief Bill,
Bowlegs, and his family, the affecting scenes Of tn
departure, and complete list Of the emigrstng In
citns.
The receipts Of beef cattle OF the various yards i