The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-29

It is now stated that the mission of the war
steamer Brooklyn to Pensacola is one Of peace.
She has been sent out to intercept vessels Of the
Gulf squadron that have been ordered to Pensa
cola to prevent them from going there, and thus
obvate difficulty and perhaps bloodshed,
The Congressional proceedings of yesterday
were important. In the Senate petitions, hume
rousy signed, were presented by Messrs Critten-
den and Wilson in favor of the passage of the
Crittenden compromise measures Various
other petitions and resolutions were offer
ed by Senators; but the matter Of most
interest was the reception of special
essage from President Buchanan, enclosing
it'll his commepdation. the conciatory PROPOSE
ons of the Virginia Legislature. The President
s these propositions with great satisfaction, and
CARDS them as peace offering which, il received
" it'll that consideration to which is entitled is
pable of leading to restoration Of amicable rela-
lions. He recommends Congress, pending the consi-
Iteration of these resolutions by the Legislatures of
the different States, to refrain from passing any
acts the enforcement of which might lead to
hostilites between the forces Of the federal gov
eminent and those of any of the seeding States
The President does not yet despair Of the republic
In the House, the bill admitting Kansas into
taohsd few days ago in the Senate, was passed
without debate. The signature of the President
which it is expected will be attached to the bill to-
day is all that is wanting to constitute Kansas
one Of the sovereign Commonwealths Of the Union.
The Boston petition, signed by fourteen thousand
names, was presented. Other petitions praying
for an adjustment Of the present difficulties were
presented. The Presidents special Message was
n H. n,xI. t.r
sideration postponed till to-day.
There was q strong convocation OF Union mer
ct the Cooper Institute last evening, J. Depyster
Ogden presiding. We give a synopsis Of the pro-
ceedings in another part of this days issue. The
great hall of the Institute was crowded in every
part, and a great deal Of laudable enthusi.
asm was manifested. The speeches were
all highly patriotic, as were the resolutions,
of which we give two or three Of the most
important. The demonstration was harmonious
throughout. resolution was passed providing
that three Commissioners from New York city be
sent to confer with the Conventions Of the Sc
ceding States. The Hon. Messrs. James T. Brady.
Cornelius X. Garrison and Appleton Oaksmith were
appointed the Commissioners. After several
speeches, reports Of which will be found else
where, the meeting adjourned.
The Tammapy Democratic County Convention
met in the Old wigwam last evening, and selected
delegates to represent the city in the State Con
yention which il shortly to be held. list Of the
names Of the delegates may be found in another
column together with the resolutions adopted by
the meeting
The New York and Erie Railroad Company "a
property, valued at forty million dollars, sold
ct auction yesterday, under the fifth mortgage
foreclosure, for 1920 0O0 the balance Of the int.
rest due on said mortgage.
The Board OF Aldermen adjourned Last evening
without taking up any business, In consequence OF
abe death Of Mrs. Valentine, the mother OF the
Clerk Of the Common Council.
AT regular meeting Of the Board Of Council
men held yesterday, a resolution was offered that
the ordinance creating the Office Of Assistant
Health Warden be repealed. II was laid over
a communication WAS received from some OF the
Citirn3 Of Westchester county asking that the
town OF Morrisania be annexed 70 the CITY Of
New York. II was referred TO q special commit.
tee A resolution was adopted that the Street
Commissioner report the expenses incurred
by the city during the past year for altering
repairing and building houses for the use
of the Fire Department; also that the City
inspector report the expenses Of cleaning the
streets during the past year. Communication
were received from the Comptroller, Street Com
missioner, City Inspector and others, in reply TO
resolution Of inquiry, transmitting the names
residences and salaries OF all persons employed In
their Departments. They were referred. Tn,
comptroller sent Q communication 10 reference u
she se element OF the west Washington market
difacuIty. He sta ed tbst the mater was anall,
settled on h 2stb Of Deosm,er By the payment
OF $500 900 In stocks y the lsssees Of the State