The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-07

Our report by the Atlantic cable vas not re-
ceived when tho HERALD went to press this morning.
Dispatches from Hearts Content reported the cable
good working orsr but that the Irish wires valena
wore down yesterday.
y Our European files and special correspondence datsd
TO the 3is Of February contain very important details
Of the cable news
From Dublin and Cork we have special reports N the
political situation existing in the South Of Ireland SUBJ
sequent to the dispense Of the Fenian insurgents in
Kerry. No arrests had boon made and the country
NAMED, evidently. in state OF very unhealthy exsite
msnt Ten thousand troops held ready to be
launched against any spot where treason may
again show itself in James Stephens is
said to have landed at Dingle Bay and gone TO tho in
terror The government continued its precautions
against any show Of active sympathy with the Fenans
in England and is asserted that the Cabinet had good
reason by reliable information to fear trouble at Wool
WITCH, IL not an attack on the Navy Yard
Earl Carnsrvon, In moving the second reading of the
bin Cor the confederation OF the British North American
Colonies. madc Of tho important speeches to
the House Of Lords which has been delivered in Paa
for many years In his capacity Of Colonial Secro
tary be infinitely into the details Of the
and combatted the objections raised against There
State rights reservation, the bill being Of
promise federation emanatng from and perfected at the
royal Speaking Of the future Of the Kingdom
OF Canada Lord Carnarvon said the territory would te
come greater than England and second only to
Russia"
John Bright's letter denouncing the Derby Reform
resolution plan is published
Our special correspondent, in st. Petersburg furnishes
. very interesting statement OF the Russian policy
towards Turkey and the Christians the East generally,
with his views OF how the course Of the Gar may be
affected by the diplomacy Of Napoleon and England
CONGRESS-
In the Senate yesterday resolutions for the appoint
Of certain joint committees were agreed to, one
OF them reviving the Committee on Retrenchment.
Mr. Dooltte and NJ. Patterson made speeches denying
the reports connecting them with the alleged New York
Custom House frauds bin to provide for republican
form OF government in the lately rebelous States
was introduced by Mr. Sumner. II is very
lengthy and provides for tho re-estabshmcnt Of
civil governments on the basis Of loyal voters.
Hc also introduced bill to prescribe oath to main
tain republican form OF government Both bills were
ordered upon the table until the committees were
formed Mr. Wilson offered a resolution declaring the
municipal Offices Of Alexandria, Va vacated. and for
bidding the present officers from exercising any
thority, under penalty OF nne and Imprisonment II
was ordered to be printed The Paris Exposition resou-
ton was called up and the Senate adjourned.
In the House the motion to suspend the rules order
70 introduce the bill 10 amend the National Currency
was lost and the bin not introduced resolution
directing inquiry by the Secretary Of the Treasury into
the alleged seizure OF champagne wines by the New
York Custom House went until to-day and another
calling for statements OF the collectors naval officers
surveyors &c who have boon removed from Office since
March, 1885, was adopted Pending consideration Of 9
motion TO refer the Tariff bill and It's proposed amend
ments to the Committee Ways and Means the House
adjourned
A republican caucus held At the Capitol last night
favored the reference Of the impeachment question 70
the Judiciary Committee and the taking OF recess until
the sth OF Nay.
THE LEGISLATURE.
Ia the Senate yesterday the Constitutional Convention
bill was reported from the Committee of the Whole and
amended TO limit the elective franchise 10 males
Bills Tor an experimental line Of railways In New York
and WESTMINSTER for railroad in Broadway, Lexington
avenue and other streets and relative 70 erage and
drainage In New York also reported from commit
tees Bills 10 amend the changing the route OF the
Broadway and Seventh Avenue Railroad; relative to
assessments In New York and authorizing the New York
Central Railroad 10 charge two and half cents fare per
mile for passengers introduced
In the Assembly communication from, the s,reot
Commissioner of New York presented Tho Annual
Appropriation bill and bills TO enable husband and wife
10 be witnesses for or against each other TO regulate tho
carriage OF passengers baggage " railroad companies,
and relative 70 military exemptions in Kings county.
we're reported Bills regulate the driving Of sheep and
cattle through the streets OF New York. and for other
purposes were passed Bills 10 suppress prostitution
the Metropolitan District provide for the election
Board Of Assistant Aldermen aud 70 abolish the Board
CoanciImsn In New York; to amend the Excise law
incorporate the West Side Elevated Suspension Railwa
Company and for the construction Of railways In Fuoi
and other streets Of New York, were introduced !
recess taken. and rsasscmbilng several bills Of
private nature were advanced 10 a third reading
THE CITY.
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