The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-28
CONGRESS.

CONGRESS-
In the Senate yesterday concurrent resolution to
adjourn on the 18th Of June was introduced and laid
the table. The bill to incorporate the National
Life Insurance Company was then passed. resolu-
ton accepting the resignation OF Mr.. Forney Sec
Rotary Of the Senate offered but being objected
to- went over. The resolution Of MIR. Davis calling
for the appointment OF a committee to investigate
to alleged threats or intimdations used towards
Senators in regard to the impeachment trial was
then taken up. Discussion ensued, Mr.. Ross making
o lengthy personal explanation, and substitute
similar to the original resolution was adopted. The
bill for the admission OF Arkansas taken up, but
pending its consideration motion to adjourn was
made. Mr. Buckalew offered resolution that the
enforced attendance OF Senators on the House I'm
peachment Committee was a fragrant breach Of prvi-
lege. and that the voluntary attendance highly
improper, which was laid over and the Senate
adjourned
IN the House Committee Of Conference on the
Senate amendments TO the Army Appropriation bill
was asked for Mr. schenck reported back the In.
ternal Tax bill without amendments, but said he
would have q number to offer as the bill pro-
crossed. resolution directing the superintendent
Of Public Grounds to furnish floral offerings to the
National Union Soldiers Cemeteries, to be strewn
upon the graves OF soldiers, was adopted unani-
mously. Bills allowing the owners Of the yachts
w. w. Abel and L. Hirondele to change the names Of
their vessels were passed after slight discussion
bill amendatory Of acts for the punishment OF
frauds on the revenue and the prevention of snug
Cling was passed. substitute for the bill to pro-
mote American commerce was reported back from
the committee without, however recommending its
passage. A1ber some discussion the bill was made
special order for June 10. The Indian Appropria-
ton bill was then considered In Committee of the
Whole progress reported and the House adjourned.
EUROPE.
The news report by the Atlantic cable Is dated yes
terday evening" May 81.
The race for the English Derby was won by Sir
Joseph Hawleys colt, Blue Gown. The frontier Of
Gacia il disturbed by riots, caused by Polish exiles
Consols e5x, money. Five-twenties 71x In London
and 76% 76& in Frankfort.
Cotton quiet and weak, with middling uplands at
ND BreadstufIs and provisions without marked
change.
THE CITY.
The Commissioners OF Quarantine report that there
two vessels detained In the lower bay with small
pox on board, the bark Frehandel and the steam.
sh p City OF Washington. The latter arrived from
Liverpool with 1000 steerage passengers The sur
geon Of the vessel reported to the Quarantine ocers
that four deaths had occurred on the voyage from
non.contagious diseases only but personal In
vestgation the Quara officers discovered that
there was smallpox on board The vessel Ia con-
sequently detained the sick having been to the
hospital and the well passengers vaccinated.
The Board OF Estimates has decided that $4,000
will be required to meet the expenses OF the Board
OF Health for the ensuing year.
A very large and enthusiastic republican ratfca-
ton meeting was held last evening at the Cooper
Institute. The proceedings were OF q most harmoni.
Gus and orderly character, and the ticket-Grant
and Colfax for President and Vice President, and
the platform Of principles put forth by the party
at the late Convention at Chicago were unanimously
adopted aud endorsed;
The American Baptist Home Missionary Society
continued itsanniversary proceedings in the Oliver
street Baptist church yesterday The report OF the
Committee on Southern Delegation which expresses
hope that Baptists would cooperate to secure to
the negro in the South the rights and duties of citl
zenship and Christian fellowship, produced some
discussion, In which DR.. Manley OF South Carolina
forciby expressed himself agrnst the social equality
Of the negro and against granting him the suffrage
meeting OF owners OF real estate on the west
sde above Fifty ninth street. was held last evening
at the Everett rooms under the auspices Of the West
Side Association. board OF Officers was elected a
report Of the Executive Committee approved and
resolutions favoring the widening OF Broadway from
Union square to Fiyninth street, and opposing the
proposed grading of Eighth avenue, under the appro.
f'-'eVH iVi sh"s fe'fSS~ ~ sA&~ ''~> W. "SiN
adopted.
Mr.. Arson Buringame and his Chinese Embassy
will review the Seventh regiment this afternoon, at
nye O'Clock, in Union square.
An inquest was held yesterday on the body OF Pat
rick Eagan, who was stabbed on Tuesday morning
py John p. Bendon. The jury found that Bendon
committed the deed, and he was remanded to await
the action OF the Grand Jury.
Inc commemoraton Of the revelation OF the Ten
commandments was celebrated by the Hebrew con-
ereeauons 10 this city yesterday. At the temple OF
hnsni ohesed number Of children were confirmed
me jury empanelled in the trial OF rheophilus O.
Calhcott ex-oolector Of the Third district. and
Deputy Collector John 8. Allen after an ahsenco M
twentysix hours In their deliberations. returned
into court about seven O'Clock last evening and "a.
hyered their verdict Judge Benedict occupy,no tho
bench at the time. The jury found Callcot, on,,,v
and Allen not guilty. The prisoners were remandoa
10 the custody OF the Marshal Allen having been con.
victed on previous indictment.
The case OF Caldwell against the New Jersey steam.
boat Company, In the Supreme Court, was closed
yesterday and given TO the Jury The suit Is brouqh,
TO recover $4,000 damages for injuries sustained by
the explosion Of the boiler Of the steamer st. John
IN October, 1895. The jury was directed TO return
sealed verdict this morning.
The North German Loyd's steamship Hansa