The New York herald., 1866-05-01

EUROPE.

The German question presented much more peaceful
aspect and looked brighter for Austria Count Bsmark
had rendered his resignation frequently, it is stated to
tho King Of Prussia, but it had not been accepted
The Reform bill was still under debate in the British
House of Commons
The Car of Russia acted with great presence Of mind
at the moment the attempt made on his life The
woud.be regicde landhoder displeased with the
emancipation decree
A London mercantile house had suspended with
ESQ 600 liabilities and Liverpool banking company
in difficulties.
Consols closed in London April 20 at s6T 81 United
States vetwenties 69h, The Liverpool cotton market
frmer on tho Goth of April. BreadstuGss were
quiet and steady. Provisions dull
CONGRESS.
The Reconstruction report was presented yesterday in
both houses In the Senate the bills and joint resolutions
accompanying the report ordered to be printed The
bll for the bridging # he Mississippi passed Mr.
Trumbul offered amendment to the Post Office Appro
priaton BILL providing that no person appointed by the
President TO and exercising Office to which conirma
tion by the S M is required shall receive compensa-
ton until confirmed unless he has been appointed during
the of the Senate to fill vacancy occasicned
by death, resignation expiration of term. Dur
lag the discussion this amendment Mr. Davis took
cason repeat what he had said before in relation to
the recognition by the Presluent OIL congress loImeu
by the minority of the present Que and the excluded
Senators from the outh The Senate adjourned without
taking action on the bill or amendment.
In the House the Committee Appropriations
ported bill making appropriations to the amount OF
s11 5Sl 500 for the OF the Frecdmcns Bureau for
the year commencing January l, 1866 which made
the special order for to-day. Mr.. Stevens offered
substitute for his bill Of December 20, to enforce
the conlscalion of the property Of the enemy,
which ordered to be printed 1t provides
for the couls alton of all public lands in the eleven
Safes that in rebellion and their distr button
among the freedmen also for the seizure by the Pres
dent of all the property Of the begcrent enemy deemed
forfeit ed by the act July 1862 for the repeal of
that portion Of the Of July which provides that
proceedings under 1t shall work forfeiture of the real
estate beyond life The River and Harnor Improvement
bill passed. Joint resolution declaring the constu-
tonal rations of the Safe of restored to
practical relations with the United States referred
TO the Judi iary Committee Tho controversy
between Messrs Conkng and Baine was kept
up in series OF personal explanations
letter from General Fry read corroboating the
sertons made by Mr. Blaine in regard to Mr. Conklings
difficulties with the Provost Marshal's Bureau A reso
luton adopted appointga committee TO investigate
the statements of Mr. Co king against General Fry and
also to examine the statement mad, against Mr. Conh
ling
THE CITY.
No fresh cases OF cholera have been received on board
the hos ita ship Falcon since the last report For
deaths took place Sunday and Dr. Bsscl reports that
the condition OF those remaining in tn; hospital has
much improved The Health Officer DIR. Swinburne,
calls the attention of pilots and masters of vessels the
fact that ii Is n violaol OF law throw any refuse
matter overheard inside Of candy Hook
A delcca on o. citizens held n conference with the
sastary Committee of the Board of Health yesterday
afternoon for The purpose Of explaining and If possible,
suggesting remedy for the escape of the foul odors
which arise the various gas works in this city No
decision reached.
A committee of live was yesterday appointed by the
Board o. Aldermen 20 perate with the committee
from the Councmcu in adopting FOR the proper
celebration OF the comiig Fourth Of July. resolution
Authorizing the Comptroller issue ''markct stock
the Of ss5 900 wIs after debate rc.crred
TO the Commit Law Having directed the removal
Of quantity of ntro-gyccriue stored up town the
Board adjourned TO rhursday next
The Board OF Counclmen met yesterday and trans.
acted considerable routine business but the Of the
papers devoid public iltcrcst resolution
adopted directing the Fire Marshal remove nitro.
gycerne which is stored at the Of 10th street
and Thrd avenue. lengthy debate In reference
the reconstruction of the Finance Committee of The
and Kellogg at the la, meeting Mr. Pullman asserted
that the change wxr .rough, about order tha, Mr..
Kellogg might be oustcd A new committee composed
OF McSsrs. Kc ch, Eosie: and Watts, appointed.
The AldcrmanIc Committee Lamps and Gas were
to have held meeting yesterday in reference TO the
cxorbtant price of gar bat alcd Tor want Of quorum.
At meeting of the street Cleaning Commission held
at the Mayors office yesterday resolution was passed.
authorizing the payment OF the contractors semi.
monthly dues.
At special meeting OF the Exempt riremcn's Asso
citation last evening Fircmens Hail. Mercer street the
charter granted by the Legislature to the associa
lion was read A resolution to hold general meeting
on the first Tuesday in J adopted
The festival Of the Apostles Philip and James viii be
celebrated to-day in the Catholic and Episcopal churches
The month of May being dedicated in the Catholic
Church TO the blessed Virgin appropriate services viii
be commenced this evening in the Catholic churches
and continue every evening during the month.
Last night tho students of the Free Academy. by
midnight procession and funcra pageant with speeches
and songs mourncd the death Of their former Alma
Mater and celebrated the birth OF the College or th
Cty OF New York, the Free Academy bearing that Till
on and after this date The ceremonies quite In
terestinr and we're participated in by large assem-
blage
The facts In curious case OF alleged seduction
breach OF promise leaked out yesterday In the suprcm
Court, Chambers before Judge Cerke, return bein
made to writ Of habeas corpus, sued out TO obtain pos
session Of child. The parties In the suit are Mr. 10
scph H. Barnes merchant Of this city, and Miss Ellci
Lswer prcpossessng young lady Of twenty The lad!
sues the gentleman for alleged seduction and breach
promise the child In question being claimed as the on
spring o. 10Th Mr. Barnes is alleged to have lately mar
Iied r young lady so that Affairs are rather com
pcaisd On tbs habeas corpus matter evidence Ia nov