The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-23
TRIPLE SHEET.



The News.
The news from Baltimore is the absorbing topic
of the day. The proceedings Of the National Con-
yention yesterday are easily recapitulated. The
majority report, admitting the bogus Southern
Douglas delegations, was adopted and the South
ern States led by Virginia and followed by Calfor-
MIA and Oregon, bolted. The seceders will 60 on
with their Convention at Richmond, while Douglas
will be nominated at Baltimore.
There is no doubt from present appearances but
that there will be six candidates for the Presidency
inthe coming contest, more by one. we believe,
than ever before publicly aspired to that dstin-
gushed station in the same campaign. Before the
middle of next week we shall hsve:--
Black republican Abraham Lincoln Of H.
Northern democracy. stephen A. Douglas, Of III.
southern secession democracy:
Indepcnoent democracy sam Houston, OF Texas
National Union. ..............J John Hell, OF Tenn
John brown abolition .Gerrit smith, OF N. T.
Mr.. Smith was nominated by an Ani-Slavery
Convention held few weeks since in Boston, and
he will. doubtless, be endorsed by the grand pow
WOW which IL to take place over the grave of Old
John Brown, at North Elba, on the Fourth of July
next
In Congress yesterday the Senate adopted reso.
luton providing that the Secretary of the Interior,
instead of the Superintendent Of Printing shall con-
tract for the erection purchase of building for
o government printing Office. The Post Route bill
was discussed, and laid aside, and the House bill
authorizing a loan Of $2l 900 900, WAS taken up
and passed. The Legislative. Executive and Judi
cisl Appropriation bill was also passed. The con-
Alteration of the Post Route bill then resumed
the question being on an amendment allowing the
Postmaster General to provide for the transporta-
tion of the California mails. Mr. Wilson proposed
a. substitute an entirely new system Of overland
mails dispensing with the ocean service altogether.
An animated debate ensued which continued till
he adjournment.
The House passed the s2l 900 900 loan bill by Q
vote Of SO 10 ~. The bill authorizes the President
II any time within twelve months to borrow, on
he credit of the government, sum not exceeding
twenty one millions, or no much thereof as In his
opinion the emergencies Of the service may require
o be used in the redemption of Treasury notes now
The stock shall issue bearing an In
crest OF six per cent, and the loan shall be reim-
bsrsed within period not beyond twenty nor less
Aaa ten years. The Secretary Of the Treasury
hall be authorized. with the consent Of the Pres.
dent. TO cause certificates OF stock to be prepared
by the Register for the amount no borrowed,
which certificates may be transferred on the
books Of the Treasury, under such regulations
m may be established. No certificate h
to be for less than 81 900. Coupons may
be attached TO the certificates. and assigned and
trsnsfeed by the delivery OF the same, instead Of
being transferred on the books of the Treasury.
Sealed proposals by advertisement are 70 be In
vised. and the most favorable offers by responsible
bidder are 10 be accepted. No stock Ia to be
Issued for less than par value for which the faith of
the United States s pledged for the redemption Of
principal and interest. The Legislative, Execu-
tive and Judicial Appropriation bill was passed.
A number Of private bills were also passed.
Congress win no doubt finally adjourn on Mon
day. The Post ONCE Deficiency Appropriation
bill and the Post Route bill are the only public
measures now pending. except the Tariff. and
that will 10 over to the next session among the
unfinished business.
BY the arrival of the overland mail, we have
news from San Francisco. TO The LIST inst and later
advices from Oregon and Washington Territory.
The only news Of Importance h the accounts Of the
Indian difficulties In Western Utah. Several skir.
mishss had taken place between the whites and
Indians, and q general battle at Pyramid Lake,
where the savages had assembled In large numbers,
was shortly expected. The most intense anxiety
,sas felt as 10 the result The pony express which
rOut S. Louis for bSsn Francisco on the 10th ult.
aad mot reached ts destination; fears were enter
aained that n had been cut or BY the Indians.
BY way of New Orleans We have sdvices from
Havana 10 the 18th inst. The sugar market was
steady, with stock of $4,000 boxes At Havana
and MatAnsas. Frcighs were active. Exchange
on New York IL To II per cent premium.
BY ths arrival OF the schooner Hound at this
port yesterday, we have received files Of Bermuda
papers 10 the 18th inst They contain no news Of
Interest. zhe Legislative Council In an address in
reply 70 . speech of the Governor, ssys:-"T Is
With great satisfaction that we learn from your
Excellency the continuance Of friendly relations
Nth another powerful country, and the probability
hat an Amicable settlement between her Msje-ty's
!over~msut and that OF the United States will soon
emovs--we trust forever--a cause Of variance or |
International litigation which has occupied their |
ttentiou upon the questions connected with Van /
ouvers Islsnd.'
The Police Commissioners, at their meeting yes
'rdsy, appointed II. A. Rowlam telegraph opera
", 10 be detailed at headquarters. 1t was also dis