The New York herald., 1866-04-10

the fenian nvason threats towards Canada and eai-
toriaiiy, expresses Its great reliance on Mr. Darcy
MCGEE pillar Of English strength in that colony.
The agitation on the Reform bill question was ncreas-
ing In England
The report Of intended race between two Of
the German steamships from Southampton for New
York is denied by the Hamburg. American Company.
Consos were dull in London and closed, Marah 29 at
s6h so% for money! decline. The Liverpool cotton
market was heavy during the week five days) and
prices declined from half TO three fourhs of penny
for American and penny for other descriptions On
the Goth Of March the market closed 6rmer. Bread
stufs dull and provisions quiet and steady. The
markets in Liverpool and London closed for the Easter
holidays from Good Friday to Monday, April q
CONGRESS.
There was no great smount of business transacted In
the Senate yesterday The only action Of importance
the passage Of the Loan b after considerable de-
bate in the form passed the House. by vote
Of thrtytwo yeas to seven nays
In the House the call for reports Of committees was
the first business but reports made under the
call The consideration OF resolution lying under
the rules since January 10, declaring that tho House
cherish the utmost confidence in the President and
pledgng its cooperation In support OF his reconstruc
tion policy, was postponed for two weeks. resolution
offered instructng the Judiciary Committee to in
quire whether there is TO believe that Jefferson
Davis, Jacob Thompson and others guilty Of
spiracy treason, and whether any legislation is
necessary to bring them to trial In the district
where the crime was committed. resolution
offered that the President had declared the nsurrec
ton in Virginia to be at end he be requested to take
steps for the speedy trial Of Jefferson Davis in that State
1t referred to the judiciary Committee resou-
ton adopted nsructng the Judiciary Committee to
inquire the expedency Of extending the rights OF
naturalization persons enlisted in the navy the same
those enlisted In the army. resolution to the effect
that the tax incomes should be removed as soon as
the ordinary branches of sufficient was laid
on tho table joint resolution to increase for sixty
days the import duty fifty per cent except on
printing paper, unszed, used for books and
newspapers only, laid on the table. The
Speaker announced several appointments com.
mttees resolution adopted requesting the Secre
ary of the Treasury to withhold from distribution the
proceeds of captured property to the capors claimants
until the Supreme Court may determine the legality
OF such distribution The morning hour having expired,
the Civil Rights bill taken up and passed the
Presidents veto by 122 yeas to Al nays The Speaker
then declared the bill to be law amid mingled cheers
and Kisses.
THE LEGISLATURE.
In the Senate yesterday the bills to incorporate the
New York Womens Medical College, and in relation to
the serving process in New York city District courts
passed The bill for refunding the taxes of 1868 and
1854 to certain New York banks and insurance compa
nies is the special order for to-day. Several bills
passed to a third reading.
In the Assembly yesterday bills to authorize the
strucon of railroad Hudson other streets
in Brooklyn to authorize the construction of railroad
in Greenpont and other in Brooklyn to incor
porac the American Society to prevent cruelty to ami
ma to incorporate the National Temperance Society and
Pm Caf IN Cha tha faoff fba prnad
way and Seventh Raroad for the relief of the
common schools in Brooklyn regulate he taxes
lands taken be taken for the Croon Aqueduct for
railroad Maspeh avenue Brooklyn 10 authorize the
Sewer Commissioners Of Brooklyn and to cancel contract
were passed resolution then adopted requesting
tho Rcprcsen. .atives of New York vote the Civil
Rights bill, Notwithstanding tho veto Of the President
THE CITY.
The Board OF Aldermen met yesterday, but transacted
no business oe Importance. petition from the Erie
Railroad Company praying for the widening Of West
ssrcet, referred to the Committee Streets The
subject Of the Astoria ferry elected q majority and
minority report from the committee In charge the mat
ter being Lnsly laid over for future consideration
resolution was adopted directing that the national colors
be displayed from the City Hall and other public build
ings on the 18th inst, Henry Clay birthday, and the
Board adjourned TO Monday next.
Board Counci men met yesterday transacted
q large amount OF routine business Resolutions
adopted directing the Street Comm ssioncr TO ad
verts for proposals light tho city with gas ordering
the printing of five thousand copies Of Dr. Sayers report
on the cholera and giving tho City Inspector permission
TO occupy his occ for thirty days The question Of
postponng action reference to widening Fulton street,
which the special order for yesterday not
called up
A number Of complaints various city nuisanc,s
was received yesterday at the headquarters Of the
Health Board An inspector submitted an interesting
report on the condition OF certain Five Points lodging
houses.
A public meeting held last evening in the ST.
Paus Methodist Episcopal church, Fourth avenue, under
the auspices OF the Ladies Centenary Association Chief
Justice Chase presided and Bishops James and simpson
delivered addresses. letter read from the Hon.
VIM Lawrence, who was announced to speak, but who
was detained in Washington in order TO assist in the
passage Of tho Civil Rights bill. The Chief Justice In
the Of his remarks alluded 10 the passage OF tho
Civil Rights BILL and claimed that the next step should
be TO give the ballot 10 the emancipated savca
The festival OF tho Annuncation postponed from the
2th Of March consequence Of Palm Sunday occurring
on that day. celebrated yesterday in all the Catholic
churches throughout the city
The New York Episcopal East Conference entered
the Gth day Of its session yesterday, In Brooklyn
Bishop Scott in the chair The opening exercises
conducted by Presiding Elder Meade Rev Alexander
Graham who left the South account Of his political
sentiments, unanimously received into the tonfer
ence Dr. whcedon offered a series OF resolutions
church unity with the General Conference Of the Episcopal
Church South, requesting the Bishops Of the two churhs
concurrcntly to appoint future Sabbath day
Of concert Of prayer public and private In which they
shall specially invite members of both churches to
unite In prayer for more perfect spirit Of love,
mutual confidence, mutual justice aud national union
The subject was referred to a committee. Rev.
Mr.. Finley, OF Virginia, introduced 70 the
Conference Il decided TO hold the session Of
tho Conference In the st. Johns church. New Ha-
vcn The Committee the state OF the Union offered
report, In which they state tina, new era, full Of
promise Is lust dawning up them. They thank tho