The New York herald., 1867-02-22
EUROPE.

BY the Atlantic cable, under date OF Yesterday
learn tia, the Habeas Corpus Suspension act to be
continued in Ireland. James stephens, said,
not IN the island during the outbreak but London tee
gram says he lately in PARIS. England will treat
aliens caught Gin rebellion pirates
The sultan has decided to call Christian congress
the Eastern question. Count Bismarck IS dangerously
i'll Tho restoration OF the constitution of lsis hungary
has produced Austrian reports say, isactory
The cxrebeI American RappshennocS has been
sold by the United states authorities Liverpool
Consols closed in London yesterday 81 for money
United States dvetwcnties closed n "a United States
securities quoted the frankfort B,urse t774
and ia Paris at s2ss The Liverpool cotton market
closed dull, middIing upands being at 14rid.
The steamship Alemanna, this port yesterday
furnished files and special correspondence
with details OF, cable dispatches the 9th
OF February. The English reports of the sccne
at the opening OF the British Parliament, already
described a. considerable length IN Hrn1LD special
cable telegram, gives minute details Of the royal pageant
Lord Derby, Earl Russell and Mr. Gladstone, speaking
in the Houses of Lords and Commons on the address
In reply the speech from the throne, made very
important remarks the subjects OF the American
claims. Canadian confederation, Ireland and reform.
CONGRESS
In the senate yesterday resolution donating the
asylum for disabled soldiers passed. aud Joint
resolution authorize trial the comparative power
OF resistance OF ron-clad ships foriiacaons
70 the ire OF heavy artillery referred Bills to
store lands con1scaied by the rebel authorities author
iEng Lighthouse Board make changes the Ioca
ton OF lights upon the Southern coast and establishing
mail communication between san Francisco and the
Hawaiian Islands, reported from committees The
bill declaring the bridge the Mississippi at Clinton,
taken up, the question being the House amend.
meni transferring the Indian Bureau the War Depart
mont Debate upon il was continued through the
Ing session pending its consideration the Senate
adjourned
In the House Mr.. Hooper. from the Committee
WAYS and Means reported bill TO provide for the pay
ment OF the compound interest and for the
traction Of the currency. which he said was conform
iy with Instructions given some time ago a resolu-
tion offered by Mr. Grinncll The bill OF Mr. Hooper
ded by Mr.. Stevens, who offered substitute
for H. and the vote being taken upon IL lost The
being and the bill further amended il
anaiy agreed to by e5 yeas TO 65 nays The bill
passed consists OF but section. which
directs the Secretary OF the Treasury TO redeem
compound interest notes with the accrued interest,
and to issue therefor legal tender notes. without interest,"
not excecding siOoo0o,oo0. In the evening session
several executive documents presented. joint
resolution directing survey for a bridge the Poto
moe at Washington passed. Discussion ensced on
the proposition remove the Naval Academy from
Annapolis aud while It going tho morning hour
expired Tho Tax bill then considered In Committee
Of tho Whole long list Of articles exempted from
tar, and a, eleven O'Clock tho Eouse adjourned.
THE CITY.
When the Board OF Aldermen met yesterday Il was
discovered that some se mscreant had secretly mutt
by cutting them with a knife last meeting Of
the Board resolution calling upon the Mayor offer
a reward OF $500 for the apprehension Of the guilty
party promptly offered by Alderman MctIinnis, hut
for reason it was laid
The Board OF Council,nen yesterday and referred
TO special committee resolutions proposing to rescnd
the previous Common Council in granting
the lower end Of the Park FOR the erection OF Post
ONCE aud portion Of the Battery for the proposed
barge Office
An important meeting Of the Board Of Excise took
place yesterday which several trials alleged viola
ton Of the Excise law took place and several licenses
were revoked. The wnoe number OF charges brought
UP sixty.
The Board OF Health met yesterday and received the
report Of the Superintendent. A memorial declaring
ths, full and unrestricted authority should be vested 10
the Commissioners OF Quarantine allow them obtain
site for quarantine purposes by the power Of eminent
domain II u cannot be secured BY purchase adopted
and will DO forwarded to the Legislature.
The National Convention OF Fire Insurance Under.
after session Of two days. adjourned sine de
yesterday number Of radical changes in the present
systom OF fire insurance resolved on The greater
part Of the session was occupied In discussing the
question OF taking risks only to the smoun, Of
tbrce-fourths the value OF the property insured
Onicers for tho ensuing year elected, Mr. James
Mclean, Of the C,uzens' Fire Insurance Company
OF this city, being reelected TO the presidency
The Legislative Committee Insurance met the Ne.
sropolan Hotel yesterday 70 continue their nyss!ga
lions nio the cause OF fires in this city. The testimony
OF scvcrai gentlemen connected With insurance com
psnies and the Fire Department. was taken, and the
committee adjourned until this morning
The one hundred thirtyfth anniversary Of Wash
incons birthday win be celebrated with the firing OF
saues AZ noou the ringing OF national ars on the Trim
ity chimes and In the evening the usuai pyro'echnc
displays al the various parks. The government Offices
viii De oh,sed, aud notwithstanding the disagreeabe
weather under root two or three regiments VIII parade
The pes Gus and popular amrsements viii DO
goner, The pupi o Cooper Institute held their an-
- 81 rtehrs,,oa nihe large ball q that building last
nis..- M aa4sN