The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-24

New York, Friday, February "A, 1850.
The News.
We are still without intelligence from the wre :k
ed steamer Hungarian, but an agent of the pres
has been despatched to the scene of the disaster
and we shall probably to-day receive some particu
lars Of the catastrophe. II is reported that Their
were four members of the Canadian Parliament Of
board the Hungarian. English papers received a
Halifax by the Europa state that the Hungarian
had large cargo and thirty.fve passengers, bu
the names Of the latter are not given.
In Congress yesterday the Senate was oc cupied
in discussing the bill regulating the circulation OF
bank notes in the District of Columbia, but ad-
journed without taking final action on the subject.
Tho House ballotted three times for printer
without effecting an election The President sent
q special message to the House recommending
the organization of a new Territory, embracing
within its boundaries the Pixies Peak gold region
The subject was referred to the Committee on
Territories.
The Seventh Regiment visited the House of Rep.
resentatives at Washington yesterday. They also
visited the President who addressed the corps in a
brief speech, in which he complmented them
highly for their sodierly bearing, and thanked them
heartily for promptly complying with the invita-
ton of the Congressional Committee The Presi-
dent also took occasion to express his regret at the
marked discourtesy of the diplomatic corps in alb
sentng themselves from the Inauguration ceremo-
NAL. Later in the day the Seventh Regiment took
their departure for home. They will arrive in this
city this morning. full account of the move.
ments Of the regiment in Washington, and of the
arrangements made for their reception on their ar
rival at home, may be found elsewhere in our CO.
lumns.
Both branches Of the Legislature met last even
ing, after weeks recess. In the Senate several
local bills considered. The bill to release the
interest of the State in lands in the Twelfth ward
conveyed by James Waite, was ordered to third
reading In the Assembly the New York tax bill
was considered in Committee of the Whole An
amendment to insert an appropriation to pay the
claims OF the old police force of New York when
judgments are obtained in their favor was discussed
and adopted in committee, but when the commit
tee rose the appropriation was stricken out by a
vote Of AZ tc A. and the bill was ordered to third
reading
Z The Pennsylvania Republican State Convention
yesterday nominated A. J. Curtin, for Governor
and adopted resolution to the effect that the de-
legates from each Congressional district appoint
the district delegates to the Chicago Conven ton.
The letter OF our correspondent at New Orleans
published in another column, contains some
revelations which, if confirmed, will be apt to
create An intense excitement throughout the coun.
try. The letter gives the outline of q scheme
comprehending nothing less than the acquisition of
Mexico, and it is stated as by no means improbable
that even now Gen. Houston, backed by large
armed force OF Texans, may be en- route for the
KIo Grande to carry the scheme into execution.
Inc harnak arrived yesterday, with advices from
HAVANA to the 10th, and Nassau N. p, to the 18th
inst Freights were very low in Havana. EXPIRE
Gdent Pierce and Mrs. Pierce and Sir Gore OuseIey
and family were at Nassau The latter intended to
return to New York. salvage of fifty.6ve per
cent had been awarded on the cargoes of the shin
Ashland and bark Union at Nassau.
The town Of Dsnvlle, KY, was almost ent;re,v
destroyed by fire on Wednesday last Eighty
buildings, including three churches, the court
mouse, and most of the leading business establish.
menss' were destroyed. The loss is estimated at a
quarter Of million of dollars.
Al the meeting of the Board of Aldermen last
evening communication was received from the
mayor nominating James S. Libby for President of
ene oroVon Aqueduct Department, and Andrew
oneenan as Inspector Of Vessels. division of the
question was called for by Alderman Genet, who
moved tnat the nomination Of Andrew Sheehan be
oonnrmed, and the nomination was confirmed The
nomination Of James 9. Libby was then, on motion
OF Alderman Genet, referred to the special commit
tee having the nomination of the Health Commits
sloner under consideration. The vote on the mo.
uon stood IL to S. The Corporation Counsel, Hon.
0reene Z. Bronson, sent in communication stating
that ne had transmitted memorial TO the Legisla-
ture respecting tenement houses in New York.
one thndsand copies Of the report Of the Central
r"1S Commissioners we're ordered to be printed
The Street Commissioner, in answer to resolu
ton Of the Board respecting the raising of the
sunken ship Ohio, at the foot Of Twentieth street,
stated that the owners of the vessel have
made arrangements tor raising her at their
own expense. On motion Of Alderman Smith,
the Mayor was requested to offer an additional re.
wsrd of 81 500 for the detection Of the murderer
of the late W. s. Tuers. The Board adjourned 10
Monday next at five O'Clock.
In another part Of to-day's paper will be found a
report Of the speeches made at the banquet given
by the Eighteenth Ward Republican Association on
wednesday night, or, more properly speaking
Thursday morning. II will be seen that the leader
Of the black republicans in this cityMessrs Evarts
yes and Field advocate the claps Of Vim. II