The New York herald., 1863-04-21

committee agree on appropriatlng one million uoi-
lars for harbor and frontier deiences, TO be ex-
pended under the direction Of the Governor,
Comptroller and Senator Morgan. The conference
committee appointed 70 adjust the differences
between the two houses on the disposition TO be
made OF the surplus canal revenues also made
report, recommending that 5000 900 of the amount
be used to pay debts and awards against the canals
due this year. $25 900 for surveys to ascertain the
feasibility and cost of constructing tier OF large
locks and the balance $500 600 for repairs and
improvements. The bill appropriating 5000
to arm and equip the State militia was considered
for some time by the Senate, amended by making
the appropriation only $l5s,o00, and ordered to
third reading. The Senate passed the bills
establishing board of officers for the First
division of the National Guard, relative
to statistics Of crime in this city, and
the Annual Supply bill and the bill empowering
our Mayor and Comptroller to appoint thirty tax
marshals. Resolutions were adopted for survey
OF the canal locks, with a view to their en-
largement; also, requesting the national govern
ment to appoint an engineer to act with the State
Surveyor in the matter. The resolution directing
the Bank Superintendent to inquire into the con-
dition of the savings banks OF the State was also
adopted. The bill amending the Excise law was
ordered to third reading, after being amended so
as to provide that no licenses for the sale of
spirtuous liquors shall be granted in election dis
tricts where majority Of the electors shall sig
Nifty such to be their desire.
In the Assembly the bill to authorize banking
Under the national Banking law was reported ia
vorsbly to the House by the Grinding Committee.
and, after some discussion, was sent back to the
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vaent to the defeat of the measure for this session.
The bill providing for the recording of internal
revenue stamps was passed. The Mexican Rail-
road and Telegraph bill was defeated. The bill
appropriating the surplus canal revenues
was ordered to third reading. The even
ing session was taken up over the majority
and minority reports Of the Callicot Investigat-
ing Committee. After the two documents had
been read Mr.. Callicot addressed the House At
siderable length in his own defence. The discus
sion of the subject was then participated in by
various members, the debate being continued until
after two O'Clock this morning. The question on
the adoption of the majority report was then or
dered; but the democratic members refused to
participate further in the proceedings, the most ofe
them leaving the chamber, and at half.past two,
without decision of the question: amid great con-
fusion, the Assembly adjourned.
MIscELLANEoUs NEWS.
Captain Doherty, Of the British brig La Cayenne,
ut this port from Aux Cages, reports that on the
18th instant, Oh Cape Tiburon, was spoken by
screw steamer, bark rugged, painted black. who
asked who aud what we were.-what cargo. She
had the name " Liberty on her stern, and flew
the British ensign.
The anniversary Of the great uprising day Of
1861 was commemorated yesterday, in an sppro-
pirate manner, by great Loyal League mass
meeting at Madison square, over which Lieutenant
General Scott presided. 1t was the greatest dis.
play witnessed in this city since the memorable
Goth Of April, two years ago. See our report.
The Harbor Defence Commission failed to meet
yesterday, the Union League meeting and com.
mittee duty in making arrangements for the obse-
quies of Lieutenant Colonel Kimball preventing
the attendance Of o quorum Of the members; but
meeting will be held at an early day, Of which
due notice will be given. Councilman Houghtalin
yesterday received note from friend Of Com
modore e. A. Stevens, stating that the latter 10
confined TO his bed BY sickness, and requesting
postponement Of his visit Of inspection to his
floating battery, which had been appointed to be
made to-day.
The fifth session Of the Methodist Episcopal
Convention Conference was held yesterday morn.
ing Bishop Scott presided. Rev. DR.. Osborne Of.
fered up the opening prayer. From the Con-
>ference Of New Jersey an appeal was presented
in favor Of having their mutual supernumerary
relations restored. The request was received, but
declined. The members then adjourned to visit
the institutions, on the invitation Of Mr.. Simeon
Draper.
regular meeting Of the Board of Councilmen
was held last evening. After transacting large
amount Of routine business, message was receiv
ed from the Mayor, containing strong remon-
STRANGE against the Broadway and other city rail-
road projects before the Albany Legislature. This
message was sent into the Board of Aldermen on
the I'd inst; but owing to that Board not having
been in session during the present month the
message was yesterday transmitted to the
Board Of Councilmen, who, after hearing it
read, ordered It to be printed In. the minutes and
referred to the Committee on Railroads. On mo-
ton OF Mr.. Brice, the Board adjourned until half
past one o'clock to-day, for the purpose Of taking
some action In reference to the funeral of the
late Lieut.. Col. Kimbal, whose remains will, IL is
expected, be placed in the Governors Room to
day.
In the Court of General Sessions yesterday, be-
fore Recorder Hoffman, James Scully and Michael
Pagan were arraigned on an indictment for rape;
but by consent Of the District Attorney they were
allowed TO plead guilty to an assault with an in.
tent to commit the more heinous offence. Remand
ed for sentence. James Conner pleaded guilty to
an indictment for grand larceny, and was sentenced
to the State prison for two years.
Count de Puyseier, Lieutenant on board the
French transport La Seine, now lying of the Bat
terry, was arrested yesterday by the Harbor Po-
lice, on charge of attempt to kidnap Peter Brown,
Of No. rs Washington street. and force him on
board the above vessel against his will. Justice
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