The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-14

AT the meeting oil the House special COMMITTEE
of Thirty three yesterday resolution, offered by
MIR. Rust, Of Arkansas, stating in effect that the
existing troubles were to be regretted, and that
proper remedies should be applied, was adopted
by a vote of ~ to s.
The proceedings of the committee appear to
have disguised the Southern members. A caucus
of representatives from North Carolina, Alabama
Georgia, Florida, Arkansas Mississippi, Louisiana
and Texas was held last evening, at which a mani
festo TO their constituents adopted announcing
that all hope of an honorable adjustment ex-
tingushed, aud that the only refuge of the South
was in prompt secession from the Union.
In Congress yesterday both houses passed the
Treasury Note bill. The Treasury will, therefore.
be relieved of its embarrassments without uu-
necessary delay. synopsis of the provisions of
the bill may be found among dispatches from
Washington. In the Senate, Mr.. johnson, Of
Tennessee introduced joint resolutions proposing
amendments to the constitution, with a view to
the settlement of the existing differences between
the North and South. Mr. wigfall of Texas, re-
sumed and concluded his speech on the affairs of
the country. The House was engaged in discuss
ing bill granting land in aid of the construction
of railroads in Kansas and resolution directing
the Superintendent Of Printing to have the print
ing uone Dy ContTdct Inc Hrst WAS referred 10
the Committee Public Lands, and the latter
was postponed till Tuesday next Both houses
adjourned till Monday.
The citizens Of Philadelphia to the number Of
nearly ten thousand assembled yesterday in their
independence square for the purpose of testifying
their unalterable affection for the Union of these
States and their firm determination TO stand by the
federal constitution and the laws. Without distnc-
- nf old A. bod 90 l,a
meeting, and seemed deeply impressed with the i'm
portance of the occasion. Mayor Henry presided,
and after prayer by Bishop Potter, speeches were
made by the President, Joseph II. lngersoll,
Judge Woodward, Charles L. Lex, Theodore
Cuyler and Isaac Hazelhurst. Resolutions were
adopted proclaiming attachment to the consti
tuition and the Union, recognizing the binding
force Of the Fugitive Slave law, and the rights Of
slsvcowners in the Territories: recommending
general convention Of all the States, and appeal
ing 10 the South for consideration and forbear-
in the present crisis Of the Union. A full re-
port will be found in another part Of the paper.
In the Board Of Aldermen last evening a pre-
anble and resolution we're offered, setting forth
that owing to the disturbed condition Of national
politics, great distress exists among all classes of
citizens, aud requesting the Mayor to call a meet.
ahh VI NAt HtopJt al an carly lot lle purpose
of expressing their views q the course to be pur.
sued to establish peace and harmony, but more
especially to pronounce opinion upon the com.
promise proposition presented to Congress by the
New York city delegation. After some discussion
the subject was referred TO a select committee,
consisting of Messrs. Cornell, Boole and starr.
meeting in aid Of the sufferers by the panic in
this city was held last evening at Isl Bowery, un.
Ipr Ifreefiap of stDvdgr ~ Eanj Gar
Mr. Gunard. of Water street, and member Of that
Order presided. The meeting was addressed by
Messrs. Dunn, Grow, r. N. Poer and Clute. Mr.
Poor, during a long speech, stated that politics
should not affect such a good cause, which, he
thought. was of far more importance at the pre-
tent time than even the consideration Of the ques-
ion Of the secession Of South Carolina. who had
been going, going. going, but had not yet gone
although they had threatened to do for the last
thirty years The speakers introduced the cause
Of temperance in their remarks, a. an assistant to
their epdeayoFs. Between each speech some mem.
beers Of the order sang appropriate songs, among
which was one entitled It's Our Duty to Help
One Another A committee Of three were ap.
pointed TO receive donations to be expended under
the supervision Of the officers and members Of the
Order. The names of the persons on the commit
tee will shortly be published in the daily papers.
The steamship North Briton, from Liverpool No
vember 20, via Londonderry on the 3oth, arrived at
Portland at eleven o'clock on Wednesday night.
Her advices are anticipated.
The steamship Europa, Capt. Leitch with dates
to the LIST, arrived at Halifax yesterday morning
A brief synopsis Of her news was received from
Cape Race and published on Wednesday morning.
but we give to-day more extended summary Of
her advices.
The American panic formed the topic Of discus
sion for the London press. The Times regards the
crisis "a severe than that Of 1857 but thinks
the alarm and agitation groundless aud unneces-
sary. The Europa brings nearly half 0 million In
gold.
The news from Italy Is not important
The steamship New York from Bremen oath
ult, via Southampton 18th, arrived at this port at
two o'clock this morning. She brings no news.
Apopulsr outbreak, fomcnted by the priests and
lazzaroni, occurred at Naples on the 2ath ui, but
was promptly suppressed. We also hear of risings
In the Abruzzi and elsewhere. The siege OF
Gseta was progressing successfully, and there
were rumors that Francis II. had fed from the
city. Victor Emanuel arrived Of Palermo on the
LIST inst, where he was enthusiastically received
News from Mexico, via Havana, is to the I'd inst
The zyoNd linton Of that date says.-"The army