The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-01

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A large steamer, supposed to be the Cunard
ship ASIA which left Liverpool on the 22d ult. for
this port passed Cape Race at five O'Clock on Sun.
day afternoon. Fit was the Asia, she will arrive
here on Thursday morning next She will bring
weeks later news.
Our European files by the Arabia, which reached
this city yesterday morning from Boston, contain
some interesting details Of the news which appeared
in the HERALD last Saturday morning. The speech
of the King of Sardinia, and the accounts of the
scene which took place in the Chambers on its de-
livery, are worthy Of perusal.
In Congress yesterday the Senate discussed the
conduct of Com. Paulding in capturing the flibus-
ters Mr. Foot offered substitute to the committees
report on the subject, commenting the course Of
the Commodore, and declaring that acted within
the spirit of his instructions. Mr.. Seward offered
Joint resolution, that the President be directedto
intervene for the defence Of Com. Paulding In the
suits against him arising from the performance OF
his duty No action taken on either ofthese pro-
positions Mr.. Bigler offered resolution declaring
in effect that the present revenues OF the govern
ment are insufficient to meet its expenses, Congress
should without delay adjust the tariff so as not only
to meet the deficit in the Treasury, but also pay off
the existing Indebtedness. The Indian appropria-
tion bill was taken up, and an amendment providing
for the future abolition of the reservation system
was adopted. report from the Naval Committee
upon increasing the efficiency of the navy was pre-
scented. In the House preamble and resolutions
setting forth that there is strong reason to appre-
bend that the laws for the suppression OF the Afri-
can slave trade to be set at Defiance and their
violation openly countenanced and encouraged
by the citizens Of q portion OF the States;
that the existing laws against the slave traf
fc should remain unchanged, and that the
President should Mt all times be sustained in en-
forcing said laws, were read, and motion made to
suspend the rules to permit OF their being intro
duced. The motion was defeated by vote of 81
yeas to lis nays. The House refused, by vote Of
73 yeas to l27 nays to suspend the rules for the in
PRODUCTION of bill authorizing loan of $40 100000
In reference to this subject Mr. Covode stated that
the Pennsylvania delegation will not vote for an
appropriation of money until some measure is
adopted to supply the empty Treasury, or, in other
words, that loan bill and an increase Of customs
duties must be coupled together in order to secure
their votes for the supplies.
Nothing of importance was done in the State
Senate yesterday. In the Assembly the bill pro-
viding for the widening of Seventh avenue and the
extension of Central Park was reported upon favor
ably The resolution calling for information re-
speeding the salaries of New York county officers
was discussed, aud a resolution was presented for
statement of the receipts and expenditures of the
Pilot Commissioners.
The Board Of Aldermen met last evening Re-
ports from the Street Commissioner and the Gen.
tral Park Commissioners, detailing the general con-
dtion of the departments under their charge, were
presented, and ordered TO be printed. The resolu-
ton to rescind the resolution providing for the pur-
chase of land at Wards Island from McCotter and
Others was adopted. Mr.. Thomas Cummings, Jr..
sent in proposal to relay the Russ pavement in
Broadway in the Belgian style for 81 20 per yard,
and 30 cents for the bridge stones This 30 cents
less for the pavement and cents less for the
bridge stones than Mr.. Waterways bid. The sub
ject was referred to the Committee on Streets.
The Board of Councimen met last evening, and
took up the report Of the Committee on Finance
on the tax levy for 1862 and proceeded to adopt j,
item by item. Pending the discussion Of the ord
nance the Board adjourned till Wednesday. Comp
1roer Haws sent in an important communication,
in which he states that the amount due from tn
city for valid Judgments is 1913, l04 IL.
The Aldermanic Committee on Ferries held q
meeting yesterday afternoon to consider the
reasons for not running boats on Pavonia Jersey
City, and Chambers street ferry. In 1854 the
franchise was granted to.the Pavonia Avenue Com
pany at an annual rental Of $9,050 but no boats
have been put on the route. Testimony was taken,
and the facts elected showed that the original
company had amalgamated with other companies,
ard also that distractions both legal and other
wise, prevented the consummation OF the terms
Of the grant. Complaints we're also heard against
fhc Twentythrd street ferry, in regard TO the ir-
&c aarties Of their trips. Several parties came
1eiJre the committee and stated that the Division
A'eaue Ferry Company to Williamsburg were in