The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-23

In Congress yesterday the Senate receded from
its amendments to the Post Office Deficiency Ap-
preparation, but insisted on its amendments to the
Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, and
committee Of conference was appointed. The re-
solutions Of Mr. Davis respecting the protection of
slave property in the Territories taken up, and
the political debate continued by Messrs. Hale,
Pugh and Benjamin. The latter was particularly
severe upon Mr.. Douglas, as will be seen by our
report Of his speech which is published in to days
paper.
The House passed the bill prohibiting the sale of
public lands, except to actual settlers, until ten
years after the same shall have been surveyed.
The Committee on Elections reported in favor Of
oustiSg Mr.. Barrett, democrat, the sitting member
from the First district of Missouri, and awarding
the seat to Francis p. Blair, republican. The bill
providing for line Of telegraph to the Pacific was
taken up and, after explanations to its pro-
visions, was passed over. The amendments to the
bill proposed by the House Post Office Committee
are-the government is 10 pay $4,000 per year for
messages; the public to be charged three dollars
for ten words; II the corporators do not accept
these terms within thirty days, then sealed propo
sails are to be invited and the contract is to be
given to the lowest responsible bidders; the line to
be built within two years, and St. Joseph is to be
the point Of departure.
The House nonconcurred in the Senate's amend
ment to the Military Academy bill providing for
calling into the field a regiment OF mounted troops
for the defence Of Texas. The bill making appro-
priations for the general expenses of the govern
ment was then taken up in Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. Pryor moved TO strike out $4,000 for report.
ing and printing the debates and proceedings of
Congress, but the motion was defeated. Subse.
quently, however. an amendment was agreed upon.
In effect that the Official reporters shall confine
their reports TO only what is said in order, and
excluding undeliyered speeches.
large and overwhelming Douglas demonstra-
ton took place at the Cooper Institute last even-
ing, when the standard of Stephen A. Douglas as
the champion of the democracy in the approach
ing Presidential struggle was solemnly nailed TO
the mast amid immense enthusiasm aud excite
ment, and in the presence OF great crowd. The
Institute was hTonged In every part, aud large
crowds assembled outside Of the building, attract
ed by band Of music the burning OF tar barrels
and the discharge Of numerous rockets. A full
report Of the proceedings appears this morning.
The Young Mems Republican Union held meet
ing at the stuyvesant Institute last evening 10 ra
tify the nomination Of Lincoln and Hamlin. A re-
port Of the speeches is given elsewhere in our
columns
A large number Of the delegates to the Chicago
Presidential Convention returned home late ON
Monday eveDing-smong them several Office
holders, including Mr.. Comptroller Haws, whose
presence has been anxiously looked fsEby the par.
ties mixed up in the ChamberIAincy Controversy.
Mr.. II. appeared At his Office yesterday, but took
no decisive step relative TO the opposing claims Of
Messrs. Plat and Stout The question involves
nice point and tie Comptroller has no idea Of com
hitting himself one way or the other until he has
thoroughly satisfied his doubts The difficulty.
therefore, has not approached any nearer solution
than on the night Of Mr.. stouis removal The
politicians must make virtue Of necessity and for
the present practice patience.
We have, by telegraph, an accoun, Of the m
wages Of fearful tornado that passed over Cinciu
matt snd other parts Of Ohio on Monday afternoon.
The storm was the most destructive tina, has ever
visited that region. Houses were unroofed, steam
boats and railroad trains capsized, and entire 10
rests pros,ra,ed. The loss Of property in Cinein
natl alone Is estimated az half million dollars
10 the Board Of Supervisors yesterday appu
cation for ego 900 was received from the Commits
soners appointed 70 lay ont the upper part Of the
city The matter was referred TO the sppropriate
committee, |" was also an application for $4,000
IN county bonds for carrying on the Harlem river
Improvement. Aresclu.ion was adopted directing
disco1innance Of all suits for violations Of the
exciseoe where the parties take ont aai nav for
licenses in fhe current year. Several unimpoytant
subjects we're then acted ON, and The Board ad
journed.
Hon Erastus Corning, Of Albany, and James s
wsdsworth, Esq, OF Geneseo, have become N. Sc
ourities for John A. Dix, the newly appointed Post
master for the city Of New York, in the sum OF
$780, oo-double the amount Of the bond Of thc
late Postmaster.
The steamer Wave, freighied with arms for Presi
dent Jvarez, ~ Mexico, sailed nom Bcfwioks Bag