The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-26

referred the whole subject OF the bankrupt law 10
member OF said committee, an eminent lawyer,
and who " now examining the matter with view sf
bringing forward bill TO meet the exgencies Of the
times Many OF the ablest lawyers in the House, among
whom are John COohrane, Miles Taylor, yallandghan
and Ety. are prepared to support the measure with abis
speeches.
RAILROADS PACIFIC
An effort will be made In the select Pacific Railroad
Committee tomorrow 10 reconsider the vote whereby
agreed TO- report in favor OF route, but il 10 con-
sdered by canvass Of opinion Of the COMMITTEES
that the proposition will not be carried. and the>
committee will adhere route. The friends Of the
extreme Southern road disposed to oppose the Central
road unless they can have the designated In wgfas
bill included in the report An opinion prevails that tho
conflict between extremists will be 90 great that win ba
impossible to pass . bill. ID oontended by soma
that the only railroad communication the Atlantis
States will ever get with the Pacific will ~
by the mode already accomplished as far on st.
Joseph, distance Of about fifteen hundred miles from
New RYork, which ID the fruit Of the advaucemeak
Of civilization and the investment OF private capital
the same way the country settled up, 30 will rail
: ooads be constructed.
The Special Pacific Railroad Committee meet 70 morrow,
and will decide definitely in regard to the numb n
roads 70 be adopted Their action is i'm an n I'M
determine whether bill for railroads. 70 the Pacific win
be passed this session. Tpc adoption OF one road will be
virtual defeat OF this great measure
STEAMERS FOR TUE AFRICAN colsr.
The mcst nhsGard proposition ever submitted to the
Senate Of the United States was that Of Mr. Wilson OF
Massachusetts, for the construction Of five steamers
for service the coast Of Africa where no new vesse,
would last Eve years. and when have five old steamers
lately purchased and fitted up for just such duty and
which would last three times long rs new yes
sells, being thoroughly seasoned Steamers built
pressly for the coast OF Africa cannot be used
for any other purpose because an appropriation made
for specific object cannot be used for another the
resolution was offered wholly for personal political
buncombe and to be seriously considered by the Com.
mee Naval Affairs, the blunder can be corrected.
| INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
The Covode Corruption Investigating Committee is like.
ly 10 be formidable affair." Report says Fowler, seheu,
Na,her McIntre, Bxby and others are to bessummonsd
| before it.
| STEAMBOAT REGULATIONS
The bill for better preservation Of lives Of passengers
beard steamers and ferry boats will come up In the
House Tuesday next and an effort will be made by
Mr. washburne to put its passage The bill i'm
portant and requires attention The member from New
York on the Committee of Commerce. Mr.. Cochrane, II
ia expected will scrutinize with to the marine In
| terests Of New York.
/ TIKI TREATY WITH MEXICO
There seems to be determination to misrepresent the
facts concerning the prospect Of ratification Of the
Mexican treaty. If there has been any change the
subject In the minds Of republican Senator's 1t Is not
known here by those most deeply interested. There
hhs change liz the affairs of Mexico to warrant
any different action from the present record
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.
Caleb Cushings late speech Connecticut will furnish
the several Congressional speeches prepa
ration. The republicans appear to be elated over the
prospects in Connecticut They say the democratic
| speakers making republican voters
| INDIANA MARsHAIsHP.
large number Of applicants for the succeesorshp Of
the Indiana Marshalshp here. Among ths:sr,ss
pressed for the place is that of Mr. father Of tho
member Of the House Of that name
THE oooLE
Mr.. Elliott, Of Mass. in the H.. - ror,r,srcs :,
examining the subject Of the coolie tie nd .rot s.vs
the facts before the committee show tina, h trad. Ia
infamous than that practsed the Aerca
The preparation Of the report being in able hands IL Will
| be an interesting and valuable document
| CASE VARIOUS.
The Of Judge WAtrous Of Texas in before the Ju-
dietary Committee again The friends the Judge intend
to lot the Committee upon the testimony against him
and not TO put any Defence in the hope thereby to com
pei the House to send the Judge to the for trial
upon bill Of impeachment The charges against him
not the that brought the last Congress-
but those that were charged the Thirty third Congress
PRovIso.
The niger question will be in full blast again IN
Congress. Mr. Grow Chairman OF the Committee on Ter.
ritores intends press the wlmot Provso upon eli Ter
| ritoral bills.