The New York herald., 1868-03-10
T RI PIE S HE e T
New York, Tuesday, March 10, 1868.
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EUROPE.

We have further intelligence by special cable
kilograms OF the British expedition into Abyssinia
The situation looks more hopeful
Admiral Farragut had been rendered another
banquet in Naples.
Premier Dsraeis plan Of legislation for Ireland is
OF a wide scope in the way Of reform, religious,
educational and Industrial. The cable report OF the
Alabama claims debate is continued. The London
police tampered with their knowledge OF the Fenian
plot for the Clerkenwell explosion to permit 1t
to go on to Its sad result. The Fenian prisoners
lately on trial In Sligo, Ireland have been removed
TO London for trial. The French Press law passed
the Legislative Body and the annual budget was
submitted. Some ''sedtious" Fenlans have been
liberated in Ireland.
The Turkish Cabinet has been changed An Eng
lish gentleman has been appointed Secretary Of Le-
cation to Mr.. Burlingame.
CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday MI. vckers, OF Maryland,
came forward to take the oath, when Mr. Sumner
offered resolution referring his credentials to the
Committee the Judiciary to consider II Maryland
has republican form OF government that will admit
OF her commissioning Senator OF the United States.
Some debate ensued, when Mr.. Sumner withdrew
his motion and Mr.. yickers was sworn. The resolu-
tlon to restore Alabama to representation called
up, but no action was taken on it. Mr.. Wilson in
table. The Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation
bill was taken up and amended.
In the House, bills were offered under the Monday
call OF States for reference only, declaring that the
national debt shall not be paid by the present gener
aon and to reduce the expenses OF the navy and OF
the government. A resolution favoring the gradual
substitution Of greenbacks for interest bear
ing bonds was referred. The resolution relative
TO covering certain money by warrant into the Trea
sury was taken up, and during discussion upon 1t
Mr.. Logan said that sls,e4o,Ooo worth OF
celled bonds certified TO as destroyed
by the Secretary OF the Treasury Printing
Bureau, when, in fact, 1t was only blank
paper. This startling assertion occasioned some
discussion and the Committee Retrenchment was
instructed to investigate the matter The Committee
on Ways and Means reported bill 10 exempt all
manufactures from tax after May 1, except gas made
from minerals the product Of distllations OF crude
petroleum, coal or other bituminous substances and
wines and manufactures Of tobacco. 1t was recon-
mltted.
THE LEGISLATURE.
In the Senate bill authorizing railroads in 125th
and other streets was reported. bill relative to
the collection and assessment OF taxes upon corpora
tons and Joint stock associations noticed Bills
extending the time for the organization OF the New
York Mutual Gaslight Company, authorizing an in
crease OF Its capital and authorizing the exchange
of lands between the Commissioners OF Charities and
Correction and the Commissioners Of Emigration
were ordered to a third reading.
In the Assembly bills were introduced TO amend
the charter Of Brooklyn and for the construction OF
iron corrugated railway In New York and westchester
counties. A resolution directing the presentation OF
Testimonials to volunteers was tabled Resolutions
inquiring into the expediency Of making cruel and
fnhuman treatment and wilful abandonment for two
alun into flf
changes necessary for the usury laws were agreed
10. Bills authorizing the United States 10 remov,
portion OF Erie Breakwater and TO improve era
ham ana Van Cott avenues, Brooklyn, were ad
yanced 70 third reading bill 70 aid IN tht
constructions OF the Midland Railroad was reported
and referred for consideration.
THE CITY.
In the Board Of Aldermen yesterday q long discus
sion on the subject Of the Church street eNen
slon In the course Of which points the pecu
llarity OF the proposed work were ventilated.
Collector Smythe OF this city has received ofNicia
Information from the state and Treasury Depart
ments that cholera Is prevalent at St. Thomas, W. l.
and Tangier Morocco. Vessels from the former por
are ouarantlned at st. Johns +. r. and those fror
Tangier, Ceuta, Tetuan and the Rim coast are hel
twenty-one days at Gibraltar. Seven days are In
posed on vessels with even clear bills from othe
special Senate committee appointed al Albany
at present in this city holding its session In Meiropo
tan Hall nquiring into the contract system Of cea
ing the streets and avenues Of the city. The contra
Il now held by Mr.. James a. whiting, Against u
manner In which he Is carrying II out many cor
plants have been made. Mr.. Whiting, Mayor Ho
man, John L. Brown Shepherd f. Knapp and JAG
son Schultz ex-President Of the Board OF Heat
were yesterday examined. The committee me
again this morning at ten O'Clock.
The assembly committee 70 inyesti gate the affai
or the public health ocer OF this port in sessic
at the st. Nicholas Hotel yesterday No charg
whatever were presented against Dr. swinbourn
Some suggestions were offered relative to changes
The quarantine system, and the committee q
jonaed.
meeting OF the bench ana bar was held IN
tied States District Court yesterday, to take appi
pirate action In reference 10 the death OF the Ia
Daniel lord. Suitable resolutions were adopted al
euoglsic addresses made by members Of the leg
profession, after which the meeting adjourned
on lie complaint Of Richard schell Judge BarnaI
yesterday granted an Injunction against the Board
Directors OF tile Erie Railway Company and