The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-02-07
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EUROPE.

EUROPE.
The Cunard freight steamship Palestine from Liver.
pool the 23d Of January which arrived Unexpectedly
at Boston yesterday, brings important in antcipa.
fion of the usual European mail ships.
At the opening of the French Corps Legslatf the
H2d Of January the Emperor Napoleon announced
that arrangements being made for the with
drawa of the French troops from Mexico, adding
hope that this would pacfy the people of the United
States The Emperor further remarked that this
Try invited to join the Mexican expedition, and
pressed opinion that such line Of conduct would not
have been opposed to interests.
Though this imperial announcement had been to a
large extent anticipated its being made public the
market in London for American securities opened
strongly at advance, but closed easier.
CONGRESS
In the Senate, yesterday petitions asking universal suf
erage and reduction Of the tax agricultural impo-
tnents were presented bill authorizing tho appoint.
mcnt.of minister to the Dominican republic was re-
ported by the Foreign Relations Committee. The Com.
mittee on Commerce. at their request, relieved
from further consideration Of the proposition 10 build
custom house and post Office at Topeka Kansas at an
expense of hundred thousand dollars The Judicia
~ Committee instructed TO report the oxpe-
Aiency Of making provision TO pay loyal citizens Of the
rebelious States for quarermaster stores taken from
chem for the army during the war. The consdera
tion of the proposed representation basis amend
ment to the constitution adopted by the House
sumed from the previous day. and Mr. Dootle offered
substitute basing Congressional representation the
number Of voters instead Of population provided
by the House measure Mr.. Sumner then continued his
speech In opposition to the amendment and in favor Of
his proposition effect the object which 1t aimed at by
simple Congress abollshing all color and class DIS
linctions In regard 10 qualifications OF voters His
remarks occupied the remainder Of the open session
An executive session held, during which several
limitations OF the President were confirmed including
shat of General Fitz Henry Warren Minister Resident
20 Guatemala.
The House Of Representatives proceedings i'm
porant embracing the passage Of the Freedmsns Blu.
reau bill. The report Of Mr.. Samuel 8 Hayes OF the
internal Revenue Commission upon the property In the
funds the financial system. &C, presented by the
Speaker and referred 10 the Ways and Means Committee
bill providing for publication Of notices OF mail lettings
was introduced and referred The Senate resolution Of
thanks TO Vice Admiral Farragut and his officers and
men reported from the Naval Committee. The an
1ual Fertilization Appropriation bin reported from
Che Appropriations Committee and referred 70 the Com
Naval COMMITTEES 10 report on the proprsty Of
providing for tho sdmission Of cadets 70 the
Naval Academy up 10 the age Of twentyone, and
10 the Committee Public Buildings 10 take suitable
Hon regard 10 certain scandalous mutilaons OF the
Capitol which recently been perpetted. the Speak
or stating that swords and other portions OF the
nentaon on the bronze doors had been carried away
The bill enargne the powers OF the Freedmens Bureau
was then takcn up for anal action An amendment ex-
GLIDING Kentucky from the ncld Of the Bureaus opera
fons and q complete substitute OF a radical character
offered by Mr. Stevens nrst considered, and both
wore rejected by very decisive votes afer which the
substitute for the Senate bill reported BY the Committee
on Freedmen's Anhrs was voted and passed by one
hundred and thirty yeas thrtythres Nays II
Sc nearly Identical with the bill for the purpose
which has passed In the Senate but diners from the lat
ter in extending the Bureaus Jurisdiction freedmen
md refugees in all parts Of tho country reducing officers
salaries providing for giving other lands at the end Of
three years. the negroes settled by General Sherman
On South Carolina and Georgia coast plantations and in
bone few other respects Subsequent 70 the passage OF
the bill sharp personal controversy took place between
General Rousseau, Of Kentucky, and Mr. Grnnsl, OF
iowa. the latter charging that the former by language
pnscd In opposing this measure had degraded his
state and uttered a sentiment unworthy Of an
american oflccr, and the General pronouncins
Abe assertion false, foul slandern The
gIouse also passed the bill giving assent 10
Che transfer Of Bcrkey and JEFFERSON counties from viz
rnIa to West Virginia very brief evening session was
held its entire proceedings consisting Of sho harbor
Improvement speech by one Of the membcrs
The House Military Committee have agreed 70 report
hc bill creating the once Of full general in the ,rmy
with Of pay Of hundred and thirty dollars
per month over that Of the Lieuisnant General This
b sh military position has yet had syAsncs In
pur army and, II II should be esabshsd 0sAe Il Clint
will, Of course, BE- the first incumbent
THE LE0LoLATUn1.
The state Of buainss yesterday was asalp
. rather messre one, though some matters Of inferred
eeccved attention Tn, bill TO tar the banking franchss
1as reported from cinnitcs Notice was ayeu Of bin