The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-04

by the arrival Of the steamship Ednl,urg at this
port yesterday, from Glasgow 18th ult. We have one
Gays later news from Europe The news Is noe of
special Importance The markets remased as re
ported by the Canada, with, however, rathr en- IN
proved aspect.
Our latest accounts from the headquarters Of The
army Of Utah to the 18th Of December. Ae thas
time the troops Were all in good condition md as.
comfortable az circumstances would permit The
various bodies of military remained at the encanp-
ments previously mentioned. Col Johnston vus of
opinion that active hostilities would commence in
the spring. In connection with this news we pub
lish letter from Washington upon the subject Of
Dr. Bernhisels overtures to the President for e
peaceable settlement of the dispute with the Nor
mons together with some extracts from English aad
French papers, giving their views and opinions with
reference TO this momentous matter.
The Presidents message on Kansas affairs appears
20 have had the effect Of somewhat allaying the
element which has existed upon that important |
subject One OF correspondents states that there
is beyond doubt majority Of eight in the House Of
Representatives in favor OF the Iecompon constitu
ton. Its passage in the Senate is not seriously
questioned, and indeed much Of the opposition that
was anticipated in that body has been neutralized
by the views Of the President. In the Senate yes
terdsy MessIs Wilson, of Massachusetts, and Brown,
Of Misissiopi delivered speeches respectively in
tprostion end in defence OF the positions maintained
law t,,c President on the Kansas question. The APP
uropriation bills for the payment of invalid and
other pensions was passed
The senate in executive session yesterday con-
armed nymber Of consular and army appointments
"a the House yesterday the Sergeant Arms re-
portcd the arrest Of MI. j. ID. Williamson, the contuma
cou witness in the ss7 900 tariffnvestigaton case.
Il. axlaNh A ylll
NOT testify Reports were made by the Naval Com
i,tee upon the action Of Com. Paulding in capturing
the Gbustris The majority report regards his con
duct A. grave error which calls for the disapprovai
O. Congress lhe minority report states that the
Commodore acted within the spirit OF his instruc-
ti,c. and that he deserves the APPRECIATION oil the
country. The subject was referredto the Committee
RI the Whole The Comnittee on Invalid Pensions
repyrted I'll granting pensions 10 soldiers engagso
IN Tho .tvyarith Great Britain and those who FAR
ticuated in the Indian wars Of that period Inc SIl
involves an expenditure Of many millions oil do-are
and strong efor. viii he made to carry !, throuen
without referring II to the Committee OF the Mhoe'
Tho Committee on Elections reported adversely TO
allowing more time for taking testimony in the con
tested election Of Messrs. Campbell and Nalanang-
nam. Of Ohio. Campbell, it is alleged was elected
by the s~rar,- of negro voters and there Is there
rorc. var, nice point to be decided
4 .a-t number Of propositions were brought be-
fore .hc Legislature yesterday, none Of them, how
eve. of ans general importance. We refer to our
v,.ori. for details The Senate. in executive ses
-iJn. PEI SD upon several appointments but did not
.unacrstaod. touch the important question OF the
Canal Authorship.
Th, hanks OF Philadelphia very quietly re
sumcd specie payments yesterday.
a.. - "a Yesterday have
tere-,inr news from Hayii. 81 Port an Prince pre-
WON, 70 the 18th ult. business had somewhat i'm
pro,ed though native produce lower in price
while the American provision market We
sucked with goods of all descriptions. Business a
C,nsiycs had no. recovered from the c0Inmercia
,,i-i. caused by the failure Of prominent merchau
Of the Mace named Reimbaud. The ci'e- o. .'
correspondent, published in another 81
,,ips ONE valuable information with re
disaster. and suggestions respecting ah.ua Ma,
traders with Hayti would DO well TO heed.
An interesting meeting Of the Board Oh Educaif'
va. hold last evening A resolution TO abolish q
normal schools was introduced and after sha
discussion an amendment 70 refer the matter 70 9
Committee on Normal Schools prevailed. Abo
SEQ 600 were appropriated for different purpos'
The salary o. the clerk was advanced from $500
81 500 Much discussion arse out Of motion
pppoint n committee that WOuu ihNcstibd'c th' "
d,on Of all the public schools to ascertain and repC
70 the Board whether they are properly arranged 50
IN ouard sgainst FIRE or accident in Of any ala
amongst the children, and IL was finally agreed u
y Committee Of Ward Inspectors should be appoint
90 the subject.
The Finance Committee # the Soard Of Alderm
met yesterday to overhaul the taS levy for the We
and agreed 70 report in favor Of reducing the s.
pucs 70 public officers from 10000 to $1,000, a
The appropriation for lands and places from 49,
10 10000. The suljoo, of salaries to members
the Common Council was introduced, and
awarding Of them opposed by Alderman Gregg
who said that the appropriation Of money TO ?
members Of the Common Council would Ne an act
eros. Injustice 90 their constituents.
The existing method Of appointing chaplains
IA, army and navy Is deicndedby one Of our Wa
inr,ou correspondents from the assaults Of cert
New York morning paper, and palpahie misrel
sentation Of facts by that Journal IS thoroughly
posed.
The Grand jury presented number o. mo
uents yesterday ia the General Sessions 70 wi
the prisoners pleaded not guilty. and we're reman
ror trial. Margaret Holden, the decoy used by j.
spen,e and The notorious Mol Hodges TO perpet
a larceny by means Of the panel game, plea
sputy aud was sent % the pcnicntiary for ono y