The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-19
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New York, Tuesday, May 10, 1855.
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EUROPE.

The news report by the Atlantic cable is dated yes
tertiay evening, May IS.
The news OF hc failure OF the impeachment Mana
gers in Washing on produced profound sensation
In London The reaction being favorable to American
interests United states securities advanced rapidly
England ahd the Continent under the influence
oi the reports rom New York. The following table
contrasts the prices prevailing yesterday with the
quotations OF saturday,
IN LONDON.
May 10. May 49,
f1ve-twcnties. ........... 70H II u ia
Erie Railroad shares. AK 45Si
Illinois CentFliS.. ....-..... 04at 9l$4 Il 95 a
IN FRANKFORT.
FIve-twenties ............. 10 1914
Count Bismarck delivered speech hopeful OF
German reunion. The convict Fcnan. Barrett. has
had the death sentence again respted in London.
The Disraeii Cabinet was twice defeated in the
House Of Commons on the Scotch Reform bin Ma
poleon had been III.
CONGRESS.
In the Senate Mr.. Grimes was granted indefinite
leave OF absence by reason of illness. request
received from the House to furnish it with official
record Of the proceedings OF the last two DAYS OF the
trial. motion was made to take up the Ar
kansas admission BILL which was, however lad
aside and concurrent resolution to adjourn
until the 25th instant adopted. Mr. Buckaiew,
~ privileged question referred 10 The proposed in
the part OF the House improper and entirely out
side the duties OF HE House. He objected to the re-
quest for copy OF the proceedings which had just
been received Considerable debate cnsued upon H.
pending which The senate. in accordance with the
resolution, adjourned until Thursday.
In the House under the Monday call OF states. Mr..
Robinson offered bill proposing amendment TO
the constitution making foreigners eligible TO the
Presidency. Nj. COBB offered another amending the
constitution rs 10 vacatc the ohces OF all Judges
of the Supreme. circuit and District Courts Of
the United States VINO shall have held their
offices for eight years and providing that Congress
shall elect all Judges Of the supreme Court. and
prescribe the mode OF eectng or appointing judges
Of the inferior courts. Mr. Eggeston at the request
Of a Missouri member. introduced resolution pro-
vdng for committee to inquire into the alleged use
of improper means influence Senator Ilendcrsou's
vote, which was adopted. Mr. Bower introduced u
resolution providing for the appointment Of
two democratic members on the committee
OF the Impeachment Managers 10 participate IN
the Investigation OF certain charges of cor
ruption In influencing the votes Of Senator's; but the
House refused To- consider II by vote OF y.eight
to xty-eight. bill making an appropriation to
carry out the Alaska purchase was reported from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs. A minority report
was also presented Mr. Ingersol made a Ave
ports Of certain correspondents OF New York
papers. Another proposition to withdraw the I'M.
parchment charges was ruled out by the Speaker.
Mr.. stevens presented a resolution requesting the
senate TO furnish olically copy OF the proceedings
during the last two days OF the Impeachment trial.
Considerable discussion ensued and the resolution
was finally adopted. message was received
from the Senate agreeing to the concurrent recess
with an amendment making the day Of adjournment
Monday. The House about adjourning when
Mr. Butler had lhe motion withdrawn, and rs a
question or privilege moved that the House do not
concur, urging that the authority Of the House
would be necessary TO compel the attendance Of wit
nesses before the impeachment Managers. The con-
current resolution then laid aside aud the House
adjourned until to-day.
THE CITY
A public meeting was held last evening a, Cooper
Institute. presided over by Peter Cooper to take
into consideration the best means OF protecting and
eeyatng the Indians OF the United States and Terri
tories. Resolutions were adopted favoring the or.
sanizstion of society for this object. and a general
committee was appointed TO carry the same into
effect.
The Excise report on aduterated liquors has jus
been published IL shows that alcohol is the strong
est Ingredient and pure water the most used in adul
terating liquors. Lager beer Is more aduerac.
than any other beverage.
Ia the Brooklyn Board OF Aldermen yesterday
resolution was offered and referred authorizing
special committee TO visit Cincinnati and examine
the bridge over the Ohio with view to facilitate
action IN regard TO The proposed East river bridge.
lecture was delivered last evening BY DIR. I. y
Lambert, before the Society for the Advancement
OF science aud Art, at their rooms Cooper Institute
the subject being Wealth and Lonpeyi,yn which
was illustrated by numerous anecdotes and other
wise ably treated. There was numerous attend.
ance.
william Kelly sentenced IN the Cour, nj
General Sessions Yesterday TO twenty years in the
state Prison for daring robbery from the person Of
william 8. Cavey on the LIST inst.
In the Supreme Court Part 2, yesterday, an action
was brought by a stage driver named Cantwe,
against the Merchants Union Express Company ro
injuries sustained by him through the alleged negli
gence OF the defendants servants. Verdict for tn
plafntin $1,000.
The fine steamship Denmark, Captain Thompson
OF the National Line will leave pier ~ North river
" M to-day Tuesday, for Liverpool, calling a
Queenstown 10 land passengers.
Tue Hamburg American Packet COmpany's steam