The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-08
TRIPLE SHEET.
The News.

a resolution to adjourn the 18th inst went into
debate on the Army bill, but, without taking vote
on the question, adjourned. Intellectual attempts
were made to take up the Tariff and Kansas bills
The House continued its session Of Wednesday until
twelve o'clock yesterday, when it adjourned until
to-day at noon.
The adjustment Of the currency question between
this government and that Of Japan has been satis-
factorly terminated by the adoption of the Japs-
uese standard of value. Extensive arrangements
for the reception Of the Commissioners are making
at Philadelphia, where they expected to arrive
tomorrow. A great part Of their luggage has been
sent on to this city by steamer.
The House Committee on Agriculture met yes
terday and received report on the cattle disease
prevalent in the New England and Middle States
from the Secretary of the United States Agricul-
turai Society. The report was adopted, and viii
be presented to the House, together with such re-
solutions as il is hoped will lead to the speedy ex
tirpation of the disease. The Secretary of the In
terror was also requested by the committee to col
lect such statistical information in relation to the
dsesse o. he could obtain; and, If the disease be
net checked at the commencement of the next
session of Congress, to communicate the result Of
his inquiries to that body. The subject Is deemed
one of grave importance, in view of the fact that,
according to the census returns Of $780, the cattle
In the United States numbered Is ,37s ,sO7, with
probable increase since then Of four or five mil
kons-
The republicans of New York held ratification
meeting at the Cooper Institute last evening, when
considerable enthusiasm was manifested for the
nominees of the Chicago Convention. Speeches
were delivered by Mr.. Evarts; Judge Tracy, Of
California; Lieut. Gov. Rusch Of Iowa, and other
gentlemen. Cannons were fired, bands paraded
the streets, and every device used to attract
crowd. The proceedings terminated at late
hour.
The annual regatta of the New York Yacht Club
came "a yesterday, and was one of the most ami
mated contests that has taken place for long
time. The winning yachts were the Haze, Fsvo
rita, Rebeccs, MAnnepipg and Glengary. An ac-
count Of the race together with other matters per
tanning TO yachting, will be found elsewhere.
The Board of Aldermen did not meet last even
ing, TIE special call having been altered for Mon
day se5t .,.,- ..,,,
terday transacted bnt trifing business Inspector
Folk. of Brooklyn, communicated TO the Board
detailed account of the duty performed by him at
the late encounter with the prize fighters, which
was placed on file. II was resolved by the Board
that the summer uniform Of the force should con-
sist Of blue coat drill pants and vest and Panama
hat II. B. Sing, pstrolman Of the Tenth precinct,
was fined thirty days pay for intoxication, after
which they adjourned.
The Commissioners of Excise held their twenty
frst session yesterday, and received applications
for ten licenses, all of which were granted on the
payment Of thirty dollars by each applicant This
makes q total Of lao licenses granted since the
Board commenced action this year, at the twenty
one meetings which have been already held. There
are yet twenty.nnc meetings to take place this
year, pursuant to the provisions Of the Excise law,
the next Of which occurs this morning.
The Commissioners Of Charities and Correction
me. yesterday. The Committee Of the Whole pre-.
sented voluminous report on a variety Of subjects
referred TO them at the last meeting. The report
stated that several interviews have been held with
the Commissioners of Emigration ia reference TO
the long standing claim which they have upon them
Of sll7,27a. and that from the action Of the Emf
grafton Commissioners on Wednesday last, as re-
ported in the HERALD, little doubt is entertained
that the claim win soon be amicably and satsfac.
toray adjusted. The report was adopted. The other
business transacted was OF routine and unnte'
resting nature. The number In the Institutions at
present Il 7,2e7, decrease Of nine since the last
meeting.
The Grand Lodge OF Free and Accepted Masons
held their third session in the Apollo Rooms yes
terday. the entire day was spent in nominating
officers for the coming year. John W. Simons was
nominated for Grand Master, Finlsy N. King, De-
putty Grand Master, and Clinton W. Page for Senior
Grand Warden.
Advices from Vera Cruz 10 the 30th ult- report
that Jecker Co., bankers, OF the city OF Mexico,
had failed for large amount, said TO be upward,
Of four millions Of dollars Relations with the
Mirnmon government had been suspended by the
diplomatic corpe Miramon Ia reported 10 be near
Oueretaro, where he Ia surrounded by Ursga with
slarre body Of soldiers Mr.. McLane was III, and
intended 10 return home In case Of the nonraa6, !,
ton Of the treaty.
Advioes from New Mexico 10 the 3lst MI. sta,
that the Navsjoe Indians had made q, attack {
Fort Defiance, and came very near sur prising Il
garrison. The news from the gold zines was Q
courasiag, and had created quit stir at Ind
pendence.
Our correspondent a. Porto Cabello, writing Z
the aad ult., states tAas the present government
venezuela has sustained Itself with great firmncs
and, win shs sssisssce Of General Paez, VINO
expected shcftE from New York 10 participate
The oonnciL ofthe republic, y likely TO be pc
rnArent- The country is very quiet and health
end the weather favorable for the crops. Hid,
and peltay are coming TO market in abundant
from the interior; but coffee, though abundsn
comes in sparipely. Peace and industry have su
ceeded rebellion and bloodshed.
The case Of the Rev. Jsesb 8. Harden cOnviese