The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-25
Oar Special Washington Despatch.
WASHINGTON, June "a, 1850.


ExrEDTSG THE PUBLIC BUSINESS.
Letters will be addressed on Monday morning TO the
members OF the Senate summoning them to meet Tues
day. the Goth instant, twelve O'Clock M for the des
patch OF necessary business It is understood they will
act upon several treaties before them.
HOMESTEAD BILL
The Presidents veto upon the Homestead bill is able
document and discusses at length its injurious and un-
constitutional provisions. He maintains that this bill
docs make absolute donation to actual settlers but
that the price Is so small that it scarcely be called
Bale He quotes largely from his veto message the
Agricultural bill February, 1859, and reiterates the
opinion then expressed against the power Of Congress to
make donations Of money already In the treasury raised
by taxes on people either TO States individuals The
eject OF this BILL he says, the public revenue must
be apparent all The Secretary Of the Interior est
mates the from public lands for the next fiscal
year four million dollars, the presumption that the
present system would remain unchanged Should this
bill become law he does not believe that million win
be derived from this lie closes by saying that
uthc people Of the United States have advanced with
steady bat rapid strides TO their present condition Of
power and prosperity. They have been guided in
their progress by the fixed principle OF pro
tecting the equal rights OF all, whether they
be rich or poor. No agrarisn sentiment has
prevailed among them The honest, poor man, by fru-
say and industry can in any part Of our country, &C
,quire competence FOE himself and his family, and in
dong this he feels that he the bread Of indepcn
deuce. He desires charity, either from the govern
snent from his neighbors. This bi which proposes
% give him land at almost nominal price out OF the
property Of government, will go far dcmoralizc
che people reprcss this noble spirit OF Independence
II may introduce among those pernicious social thco
rice which have proved disastrous other countries
nm FRENCH AND KSerIsH ppucrLr WITH CHINESE
Private advices have been received from intelligent
gentleman residing Shanghai brought by the last mail
from Europe TO gentleman who not long since Min
isser 70 China giving important particulars respect
ing the condition OF Affairs In China growing out Of the
contemplated expedition against that empire by England
and France.
Great preparations being made by the chi
nesc and they are confident Of their ability to resist
the invaders They were threatened with internal trou
bcs which caused considerable alarm but the impression
prevailed that they would be Of character
and would be easily suppressed.
II was already manifest In business and commercial cir
cles the anticipated troubles would have depressing
Influence and rc,ard business generally. Matters, how
ever were progressing satisfactorily Car American
ctzeus were concerned and every disposition evnccd
by the Chinese adhere and carry the provisions
OF the treaty with tho United States
Many were ccnsden, tina, something would ye, be done
90 settle matters between England and China aud thus
sv~t the impending disasters.
APPROPRIATIONS roe Tsn NAVY.
Congress has o. 70 cut down tho appropriations
asked for by the Secretary Of the Navy 10 small
6gure that u win almost entirely preclude the repairing Of
vessels unh Tor service, which absolutely
qurcd FOR various stations very unwise legislation
the part Of Congress The Secretary regrets this the
more owing TO the present complicated state OF affairs in
che crhborood OF The Fast India squadron as well as Al
Other points where American citizens and property require
protection and where Is very probable all our avaIla
ole naval force may be needed.
THE STEAMER sKmSorx.
The statement that the United states steamer Seminole
which has been ordered 70 the Brazilian station unfit
for sea service Is not subssntated By the facts Two
che most efficient constructors in the service have recently
snade thosough examination of this vessel and have
xorted TO the Navy Department that she every way
suitable for sea service.
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED.
The ssuate IN executive session last night confirmed
about forty nominations, military naval and civil, among
chem Major Emory, First regiment Of cavssry, TO be
Lieutenant Colonel by Brcvet for mcritorous and die
sneuished services commissioner 10 the boundary
between the United states and Mexico 10 date from oc
scber, 1861.
Churchwcll's domination Minister 70 Guatemala and
Honduras, and George w. Nicholdson's nomination as
Consul to Turin were los, by action.