The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-10
New York, Thursday, February I'D, 1852
The News.


Another caucus of democratic Congressman was
held last evening for deliberation upon the fnan-
cial exigencies of the government. Mr.. Phelps,
the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and
Means of the House, presented programme OF
measures for the relief of the temporary necessi-
ties of the government. 1t proposes an extension
for two years of the provisions of the law autho-
rizing the issue of Treasury notes, as recommended
by the Secretary of the Treasury also that the ap-
preparation bills be acted on by Congress as
speedily as possible, and concludes with the deca-
ration that the expenditures of the government
ought to be reduced to the lowest point consistent
with an economical administration of the public
service. After considerable paaver this pro-
gramme was adopted. resolution declaring it
inexpedient to alter the existing tariff was rejected
by vote of 81 to 25 1t was understood, how
ever, that the members present were not to be
bound by the action of the caucus.
The proceedings of Congress yesterday were I'M
usually interesting In the Senate the vote whereby
the Pennsylvania avenue railroad project was de-
feated was re-considered. resolution was adopted
directing inquiry into the operations of the re-
ciprocity treaty with Canada, and the expedency
of its abrogaton. Mr.. Biglers resolution declaring
that large public debt is inconsistent with the true
policy of the country, and that Congress should
proceed without delay to adjust the revenue and
expenditures was then taken up Mr.. Toombs criti-
cised the arguments of Mr.. Bigler, and commended
that the present tariff is ample to meet the just and
proper expenses of the government. He intimated
that the estimates of expenditure had been forced
to an excessive point and the surveyed public lands
kept out of market, in order that the tariff on
imports may be increased. He was in favor
of reducing the expenses of government to
meet the revenue, and not of increasing the reve.
nue. to meet the expenses. At the conclusion of
Mr.. Toombs' speech some discussion arose as to
the priority of business, but finally the Thirty Mil.
lion bill was taken up. Mr.. Doolittle made
speech in opposition to the measure, and concluded
by offering substitute to the bill, providing for
An appropriation of $50OO0,O00 to purchase terri
tory in Yucatan, Central or South America for the
colonization of negroes, under the guarantee of
the United States. In the House reply was re-
ceived from the Secretory of the Treasury to a
resolution relative to the court house at Bati
more. The Secretary stated that he has postponed
the construction of all authorized public buildings
which had not been commenced previous to the
late financial revulsion, owing to the INSULT
cheney Of money in the treasury, and that he
will continue to act on this rule until
Congress shall provide the means to meet
the liabilities, or shall otherwise direct. The
paper was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means, with instructions to report a
bill appropriating 100000 for the Baltimore court
house. The General Appropriation bill was then
taken up. Several items were stricken out, among
them 5000 900 for mileage of members of the next
Congress; 900 for the Congressional Globe;
$4,000 from the wages of the San Francisco Mint
workmen; $22, 900 from the New York Assay Office
operatives, and $225 900 for the purchase Of pro-
perry in New York now leased for court purposes.
$l75 900 was added for deficiencies in printing, and
the bill was then passed by a majority Of sixteen
only. A bill was reported increasing the number
of surgeons and pursers in the navy. The bill for
the acquisition of Cuba was reported by the Com
mttee on Foreign Relations, and referred to the
Committee of the Whole. Leave to introduce
bill making appropriations for the ocean postal
service was refused. A bill was reported making
appropriations for the Post Office Department.
The debate on the Nebraska contested election
case was then resumed, and continued till the adj
journment.
Among the subjects before the Legislature yes
terday was q bill, introduced in the Senate by
Senator Ely. Of this city, appointing Hamilton Fish,
Charles OConor and Henry R. Selden a commits
sion to revise and alter the charter of the city
of New York. They are required to complete the
work and have it submitted to the citizens for ap
proval or rejection at special election to be held
for the purpose. If ratified by the people, the
charter is to be submitted to the next session of the
Legislature for confirmation.
The Republican Central Committee held meet
ing last night, Alanson S. Jones' chairman pro tenn.
The whole evening was occupied in settling the
questions on contested seats from the Sixth,
cation from the Eighteenth ward, headed T.
Glaublenskee, were admitted. The Sixth ward
delegation were referred back to the ward assoca-
ton for settlement.
Lesser Kaufman was tried in the General Sessions
yesterday for receiving quantity Of cloth caps
knowing them to have been stolen from Marx ri
naldo, lO2 Maiden lane. A portion of the property
was found In the possession of the defendant but
fte evidence was insufficient to convict. John
larry, who was indicted for attacking Thomas
NJ Keen, at the corner Of Third avenue and Eighty.
= h street. on the 18th Of December, pleaded guilty.
e. assault and battery. John Broe was charged
b felonious assault upon Henry Rassan. He bit
oil l,assan's nose on the 18th of December. but
i,.c complainant refused to testify against him
william B. Fogarty was charged with pointing
pistol at Samuel Wilson on the 10th of January
ana pleaded guilty to assault and battery. James
fhannegan, alias James Dewey, was indicted for a
f.ionious assault and battery on Thomas Riley, by
attempting to shoot him with pistol on the 3lst Of