tte Vrtss.
SATURDAY, FEBRUART 1, 1862.
EXTRACT FR OM THE LAST SPEECH OF
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.—', The conspiracy
to break up the Union Is a Suet now known to
Armies are being raised, and war levied
to accomplish it. There can be bat two sides
to the controversy. Every lnari muss be on t h e
side of the United States or against it. There
caa be no neutrals in this War. There can be
none but patriots and traltors.”
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" ' NEWS.
Cunard steamship Africa arrived at No
esterday, with two days later news fro.,
Notwithstanding the satisfactory settle
e Trent affair, there is still a disposiO
by some journals in England to i.iir
. merkan affairs. New prataof for
favorable to _the reb/ ar e
ing invented. Some c i af at the
. Seward's despatch ;
/chars bit
the action of our. , Government
one fleet in Cha f festan harbor;
p eassation of hooelitlea hero, and
the Southern Confederacy, on
financial interests of Europe
by the prolongation of the
•
X ...,..., Toreador' of the rebellion.
, o • hserve - suggests that France and
-..-
unite to re-establish pease in this
.
Oatio way that England, France, and
Rl* in 1827, to re-establish peace be
twmd Turkey. It says the refusal of
Tuiiept their mediation led to the battle
Of iZ but it intimates that the North
. ~
meta to a separation Qf the Orden rather
thastailar discomfiture..
Oiler hand, it is clear that a very large
Pertly English people are so much gratified
by tilt action of our Government in surren
derhabel envoys, and so much relieved by
the Ike of immediate hostilities, that they
Will oppose any new effort to embroil
the a•ar with America. Many continental
1 r
jo em friendly feelings for our country,
ay of the British influences which sym
patinae so strongly with the South. The Revue des
DelIT 1110711(68, the ablest political review of
France, declares that
4, The American crisis cannot but terminate by
the re-establishment of the Union. A war with
England would be deplorable, as just now a great
blow about to be struck would lead more rapidly
than is thought to that result. The issue or the
war will show that the Americans have inherited
the English perseverence and doggedness.
* * * , c If the North had its revenge for the
defeat of Bull Run. if time be not given to the Go
vernment of the Southern Confederation to take
root in the minds of the inoffensive masses ; if,
after having broken the material force on which it
rests for support, or having disturbed it in the opi
nion of men of order by offering serious guarantees
in their interest, it is possible tfiat the ;secesszoitist
edifice may fall to pieces, like one of those frail
constructions which. American genius pleases it
self with raising zn a single day. It is, perhaps,
at the moment when an effective blow is on the
point of being struck that the Americans will be
surprised by the fatal diversion of a fore ign
_ war.
We know, in fact, that the capital of the Union is
nothing now hate vast camp, and that military pre
parations are become the only thought of the North
ern States. After their first follies the Americans
have come to understand that a great war is not
organized like a President's election. The Ameri
cans share this character of the English race, usual
ly so slow in preparation ; the issue will show whe
ther they have inherited British peraavarance."
The forces connected with the Port Royal expe
dition have recently been busily engaged in de
vising measures to cut off the communications be
tween Fort Pulaski and Savannah.
Bishop Ames and ex-Governor Fish left Wash
ington yesterday morning for Richmond, by way
of Fortress Monroe, to fulfil the duty of visiting,
the Federal prisoners, under the terms of the order
issued by the Secretary of War.
Late advices from New Orleans state that in that
clib-whateyerproducts belong to their market are
__
_Pay,- sind,sAhout sale ; whatever they have been
aocu pt oine d to seek from abroad are proportionately
high. Thus, sugar is 1 - to 2 cents per pound,
and mess pork is $5O per barrel. All fabrics
. are high, and stocks are very light. Owing .
to the scarcity of meats the planters are feed
ing their slaves on mush and molasses ; the,
latter staple being cheap. The scarcity of ar 7
• dent aanpounds being also great, large quantities
of molasses are being manufactured into New
England runs, which the whisky-loving mast needs
use in place of the coveted but scarce article. In
several of the parishes about New Orleans, what
were believed to be the germs of dangerous in
surrections have been several times discovered
within the past few months. In St. Mary's, thir-
teen slaves were shot at one time.
General Peek's brigade, at Washington, now
consists of the Fifty-fifth and Sia-ty-second New
York, and the Ninety-third, Ninety-eighth, and
102 d Pennsylvania Regiments. They are stationed
on the line of the Potomac, from Georgetown to
Great Falls, some fourteen miles, and across to
near Rock Creek.
Gas-Meters.
There is now before the State Legislature,
at Harrisburg, a proposition for a law appoint
ing one or more Inspectors of Gas-meters for
this city. The complaints of overcharges for
pretended consumption of gas are so loud and
long that the necessity of haring the accuracy
of the gas-meters promptly tested, when re
quired by consumer or gas-company, cannot
be doubted. There is another cause of corn
ploint—namely, the high price of gas. Here
in Philadelphia, with abundance of bituminous
coal at our own door, as it were, we pay about
double what is paid by gas-consumers in Lon
don, where there is a heavy duty on every
chaldron of coal brought into that city, and
where the cost of conveying the coal, whether
by rail, by canal, or by sea, is much greater
than what is here charged for railroad freight.
Inspectors of gas-meters form part of the
staff of nearly all the gas-companies in Europe,
and the result is that complaints of fraud by
the gas-companies there are rare. In New
York, these officers were established some
years ago, and the system works well there.
The New York gas-companies strongly re
sisted the inspection of gas-meters,—they did
so with as much justice as the butcher or baker
would resist his customers' ascertaining, on
their own scales, whether they had received
full weight of their purchased beef or bread.
The proposed law provides that, when re
quired by a consumer, the Inspector shall ex
amine and test the meter's accuracy in ac
cording the quantity of gas used on his
premises, and that for this inspection the con
sumer shall pay one dollar fee. This is un
just. Suppose that the meter registers inac
curately, is it fair that the consumer, already
robbed by this incorrectness, shall have to pay
for ascertaining that he has been plundered
Surely, the gas-company, in such case, should
pay the cost of inspection, and also refund
something like a pecuniary equivalent for the
money paid by the consumer in excess of the
right -amonnt.
IN THE olden times it required comparatively
an unimportant issue to divide Congress and
agitate the country. Now, every hour brings
its great event. The issues of other days are
overshadowed and effaced by the great issue
upon our people, and vv,p are called upon to
deal with overwhelming questions of public
and personal policy as we were called upon,
not long ago, to deal with a question of tariff
or an appropriation to pay a Revolutionary
claim. The Secretary of the Treasury has
quietly discussed and determined a ques
tion which, thirty years ago, agitated poli
tical parties and Controlled an Administra - -
tion—and the daily press dismiss the whole
matter in a quiet telegraphic despatch. In
those days we followed the footsteps of our
fathers, and executed their will. We but ad
ministered the legacy of the Revolution. Now,
our public men are called upon to think, legis
ate, and originate. The struggle for the
maintenance of our institutions has gh-cii rise
to complications unexpected and extraordi
nary. We are re-shaping and re-organizing.
We are driving treason from our counsels, and
corruption from our people. It is not the
destiny of other days that we are to accom
plish, but another and a greater.
BRIGADIER GENERAL IhRED. LANDER has a
great task before him in Upper Virginia. We
expect great things from LANDER. HO did
well in Western Virginia, and will do well
wherever opportunity offers. He has about
him the dash of the true partisan soldier, and
tins is what we want in regions like those he
now occupies.
National Codificatiom m an as
Senator SUMNER,
who is a ITn the first
well as a man of genius, h4ired benefit
step towards effect
Wl' a 1 06 g that the ne
to his native land. He Btnder authority
Cessary steps shall be takation
of Congress, for the ci s
of the laws
of the United States. is an important,
duty ofjurispru
because most necesr
dence, and the time Come when it should
Impossible that a Code,
be
performed '
r _ l tted, - can . provide for all
' however well t
contingencies,
r" or criminal, but it can col
lect all the
statute or f custom, and
simplif,Adense them.
In ti
a ' cie ;:nd modern times, from LYCUR
,o.r.o3r down to NAPOLEON and
(;I'S and
j
attemrurisconsults in most nations have
Bnono S codification of the statute and com
mon w. Greater far than the codes of
Tit ,Jostus and JUSTINIAN, the famous Code
br - o Icon stands out an eternal monument
the master mind which pervaded its con
struction. Were the memory of NArOLEON 3 3
conquests to perish ; were the records of his
political achievements to fade from the historic
page, still his name would survive, ever bright,
in connection with the code of laws which he
presented to France.
In this country, though some States have
separately gone into codification—especially
Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and New York—this
pressing duty has not hitherto performed by
the United States, for all constituent parts of
its grand federation. In this respect ; we too
much have followed the example of England ;
though, since PEEL commenced the task, in
1828, by compressing a vast number of sta.
Lutes into one simple criminal law, urged
thereto by the memorable eloquence of
BROUVLIAM, a great deal has been done, and
vast expense incurred towards codification.
The present Chancellor, Lord WESTBURY, (late
Sir RICHARD BETREL,) is an ardent law-re
former, and practical as well as ardent, and a
great deal may be expected from him should
he continue in office—a contingency dependent
on the permanence of Lord PALMERSTON'S
dominancy, which does not look especially
promising, just now. But Law-Reform has
become a social as well as a political necessity
in England, and presses - so forcibly upon the
public mind that its triumph is simply a ques
tion of time.
What little has been done, towards codifica
tion, in this country, has been well done, be
cause the work was executed by able men.
The code of Louisiana was made by Mr. LIN--
INGSTON ; the revision of the Statutes of New
York was chiefly performed by Mr. DUDLEY
Finn; and the codification of the Criminal
Laws of Pennsylvania, not improved by alte
rations subsequently made by the State Legis
lature, was ably and conscientiously executed
by Judge KNox, Judge KING, and Mr. DAVID
WEusrmt, of Philadelphia. The Civil code has
yet to be made•
In this country we can easily perform what
must be very difficult elsewhere.' We have to
deal with a Statute book, in which not one
legal line was written eighty-six years ago.
In France, in Germany, in England, the legal
aecunntlations of ages were to be dealt with.
Mr. SUMNER Will Kerve his country if he suc
ceed in carrying out les proposition—which
involves no party, political, or pqrsonal fael
ing, but is directed, solely and wholly, for the
advantage of the nation at large. It will, or
course, take some time to be completed.
Unproductive State Taxation
The Auditor General of the State has made
a fiscal report to the House of Representatives,
which would go very far to strengthen the ac
cusation constantly made by New York, that
Philadelphia is very (clench of a one-horse
city." There is a law on the statute-book of
Pennsylvania, whereby, with great justice, a
small tax is declared payable by all private
bankers and brokers. By the list sent in by
the Auditor General, it appears that only nine
teen such separate payments have been made,
from Philadelphia, since the passing of the
Act, last year, the whole amounting to the in
significant sum of two hundred and sixty
eight dollars and sixty-seven cents.
fence, it would appear that in the vast city
of Philadelphia there are only nineteen pri
vate bankers and brokers, and that their joint
contribution, in that commercial capacity, is
only 8268.67. Truly, an unexpected morsel of
statistics ! What makes it more strange is that
copies of the Legislative Act, imposing the
tax, had been sent to all parties known to be
acting as private bankers and brokers.
Not quite so fast. We must not too hastily
jump at a conclusion. It appears, from an al
phabetical list, also supplied by the Auditor-
G eneral, that there are, in Philadelphia, more
than the nineteen brokers and private bankers
who have paid the tax. The list of non-pay
ing brokers and private bankers in Philadel
phia contains the names of one hundred and
fifteen separate individuals or firms. It is to
be supposed that, by some unhappy fortuity,
out of one hundred and thirty parties or firms
legally liable to pay, only nineteen could have
received copies of the Act of the Legislature,
forwarded to them, last year, by the Auditor-
General. On no other theory can we possibly
account for the almost general default of pay
ment. Now that the liability is made public,
no doubt there will be, in the next two or three
days, a rush of letters through the post office,
all addressed to the Auditor-General at Har
risburg, and each enclosing a draft for the
money due, with arrears of interest very ac
curately computed. We can readily imagine
how eagerly anxious Third street will be to
settle its "little account" with the State T.ea
sury. If not—supposing the worst—it is to
be feared that the Auditor-General will have
to resort to legal measures to collect the money.
If his power to do this be inadequate, we
should not be surprised if the Legislature would
grant him special power to carry its own Act
of 1861 into necessary and irresistible opera
tion.
Oun WAR is for the maintenance of the
sacred institution of slavery, say the Southern
leaders. For the greater part of a year they
have waged their war, and for the purpose
thus asserted. Yet in Western Virginia an
emancipation policy is prevailing, and a law of
emancipation will be very soon adopted. In
Missouri emancipation is assuming a practical
form, and even so in Kentucky. Under the
United States Government slavery was as
sacred in these States as the law of marriage
or the right of suffrage. Now hundreds of
square miles of the best slave territory has
passed into a system of freedom by the opera
tion of causes of their own creation. JEFFER
SON DAVIS is truly the great emancipator of
the age_
His Excellency Governor CURTIN and ex-
Secretary CAMERON arrived in this city last
evening, and are stopping at the Continental
Hotel.
Publications Received.
From W. B Zieber, South Third street, Black•
geoorl's illag , a,zine for January. An unusually
good number,—in which the attractive articles are
the conclusion of " The Doctor's Family," in " The
Chronicles of Carlingford ;" the continuation of
" Wassail " and " Captain Olutterbuck's Cham
pag,ne,"—good stories, eaoh and all—and a capital
notice of Turner the English painter, made out of
his very weak biography by Walter ThCrgiblarYi
There is, of course, an anti-American article, saucy
and partial. A five-page notice of the death of
Prince Albert, which closes the number, has been
'so much approved by the Queen that she ordered a
dozen copies to be printed, in book form, in memo
riam.
"Prom S. C. 'Upham, 210 Chestnut street, The
111-toirated A r rlV3 of the World, of January 11th,
with supplement portrait, on steel, of Thomas
Webster, English painter. Also, Illustrated Lou
don News, of same date, with a good portrait of
Mark Lemon, editor of " Punch," and several
other fine engravings on wood. By the way, the
London Illustrated News gives a Rarticularly
neat portrait of our Mr. Seward. It is a little too
much idealized, but a good likeness.
Apropos of illustrated papers, Hie'per's Weekly
does a great deal more than " hold its own."
People who read it, week by week, may not cal
culate the labor, cost, and ability concentrated
upon it. Let them look at a year's numbers, con
taining 832 pages, with double index. The his
tory, as well as the literature, of the year is re
presented in such a volume. That fOr 1861 is the
fifth, and it contains about six hundred engravings,
chiefly of the war, besides some fifty maps and
charts, and over one hundred and fifty portraits,
with memoirs. Besides this, it always has one
"great" story running through it. In 1861,
Dickens, Lever, and Bulwer supplied the lending
fiction. In 1862, Bulwer and Wilkie Collins are
its men.
Sierion BLITZ'S afternoon and evening perform
ances today, at the Temple of Wonders, Tenth
and Chestnut, are to be of a grand oharaoter. The
birds will exhibit their attractions, besides the
mysteries in magic and comical scenes in ventrilo
quism. The:Signor is soon going away, so that no
9ne ebQuld dofcr paying bin a visit.
City Disbursements.
There is a proposition before the City Coun
cils to appropriate (which means to bestow,)
five hundred dollars, over and above his regu
lar salary ; to Mr: GEORGE F. Goanox, (t for
extra services." It was stated that he had
performed the duty of chief clerk and, of as
sistant clerk since Colonel SMALL (chief clerk)
bad left to join the army, and that it was
c , only common justice to pay him for such
extra labor." In this sentiment wouentirely
agree. If Mr. Gonuos has done extra work
let him be paid. But the question arises—
whence is the payment to come ? If Mr.
SMALL'S salary ran on during his absence on
military duty, it is pretty clear that Mr. SMALL
should pay the gentleman who did his work.
If the salary of the chief clerk was not paid
during Mr. SMALL'S absence, then the city
should 4‘ appropriate" adequate payment to
him who did the work—not otherwise. It
may become a question, too, whether, if the
duties of two clerks—chief and assistant—
were satisfactorily performed by one man,
whether there is any necessity for continuing
Loth offices ? In the present "hard times,"
when economy ought to be the order of the
day, it would be acceptable to the tax-payers
to have their money, contributed to the city
treasury, disbursed as sparingly as possible.
Letter from Washington.
[Correspondence of The Press.]
WASHINGTON, January 31, 1862
The speech of Andrew Johnson this afternoon, in
the Bright ease, surpassed all the expectations of
his friends, and all the previous efforts of his life.
It was heard by a crowded audience, and drew
tears from the eyes of the stoutest men. You will,
of course, have it in print. The lesson taught in
this speech should go to the heart of every Demo
crat in the land, and should .specially go to the men
who are preparing to follow the lead of such sym
pathizers with treason as assume to control the
Democratic party in the free States. Andrew John
son is, in fact, the embodiment of a true and living
Democracy. Re is a Southern man. If there
is in this country a man who has a right to
complain of the Administration of Mr. Lincoln,
It Is Andrew Johnsen, and if there is any one
who could complain with irresistible effect, it
is this same man. But how does he treat the Ad
ministration of a Republican President? Does he
do as the leaders of the so- called Democracy in
your Legislature do? Does he cavil about coercion ;
whine about unconstitutional enactments; shed
crocodile tears over corruption, and prate the
parrot song that the Republicans have brought
on this war, or could have prevented its occur
rence? No. Although the operations of our
army in Kentucky, intended to open the way into
Eastern Tennessee, have been most laggard ; al
though his own home has been desolated, his
wife and children compelled to fly, his son-in-law
in prison, and his friends in exile, no word of com
plaint is heard against the management of the war
from his patriotic lips. Ile knows the Administra
tion has done its best, and he confides in it. lie re
serves his curses and complaints for the Southern
traitors. I trust there is not a Damoerat in the
land who will not see how effectually he disposed
of the plea that if the Crittenden Compromise
had been adopted there would have been no
war, and with what ineffable scorn he put un
der his heel the heartless and hollow pretexts of
those who seek to embarrass the Administration
in its prosecution of the war. This trumpetzblast
of the great Senator from Tennessee should break
down the Jericho now in course of construction by
false leaders under the name of Democracy. It
should at once put into life an irresistible Union
party. The patriotic Republicans are all ready
for it. It is only the exponents of Erickenridge
in IMO and the sympathizers with treason in 1851
who are opposed to this organization. Under the
leadership of Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee, we
can sweep the free States glean of treason and for
tify the Administration in lAA gigantic efforts
against treason. A DOUGLAS DE3rocp,A.T.
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
PROM WASHINGTON.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
ELOWTENT SPEECH OF ANDREW JOHNSON
ON THE CASE OF SENATOR BRIGHT.
A BOLD TRICK OF THE REBELS.
A VESSEL, LADEN WITH SALT FOR THE
REBELS, RUNS INTO ACQUIA CREEK.
be , &c.
spectal Despatches to " The Press."
WASHINGTON, January 31.
The Quartermaster's Department at Bal-
timore
Much complaint has been made of late in regard
to the manner in which the department of the
quartermaster at Baltimore has been conducted.
It would . seem, from the circumstances of the case,
instead of aiding and assisting the Government
in obtaining forage, that he has favored a combina
tion of contractors to the exelusion of everybody
else, and allowing a larger price to them than to
single individuals. The result is, that private par
ties have ceased to furnish forage to the depart
ment, and that no more than an allowance from day
to day is to be obtained.
The Government has recently established a depot
at Annapolis, in order to obtain a sufficient supply
of forego for the fumy. This post is under the
control of Captain TOMPKINS, of the regular army.
Col. Kerrigan in an Excitement.
Last night, about half past eight o'clock, Colonel
KERRIGAN, a member of Congress from New York
city, got into an excitement in the bar-room of
Willard's Hotel, which at first threatened to be of
a serious character. He bad a controversy with a
gentleman from New Orleans, who is a well-known
'Union man. They both got somewhat excited,
when Colonel KERRIGAN drew a revolver, saying,
"We will draw a line here. You take the part
of the South, and I will take the part of the
North."
The gentleman from Now Orleans, who was
formerly with the press of that city, coolly, answer
ed he was unarmed, and placing himself in posi
tion said he was not afraid of a weapon in the
bands of such a man. The excitement at this
juncture became intense, when NED PRICE, the
New York fighting man, stepping in, prevailed
upon Itr.nruaaw to put up his weapon, and go
away with him.
A Bold Trick—Furnishing the Rebels with
Supplies.
An oyster boat, which arrived here last evening,
reports that, on Tuesday night, a Baltimore
schconer, named the Dorothea Homes, Captain
WILLIAM J. LANGRALL, passed our vessels com
posing the lower flotilla, and ran in safety up to
the rebel wharf at Acquia creek. She arrived off
the creek about sundown on Tuesday, and made a
signal which was answered by the rebels, and she
then moved up the creek.
She was about one hundred tons, and reported to
have been loaded with salt, but had on board other
needful articlea far the rebels. The Star this eve
ning, in speaking of this matter, uses the following
language : "Incredible as it may appeal:, the fact
seems to be that no search of vessels is made by
our river guard of the flotilla, but passing craft are
merely required to send their papers on board of
the flotilla for examination.
"Apparently the suspicion never Malted out to the
confiding souls of our river guard that the schooner
was anything more than a trading vessel bound in
good faith to the wharves of Washington.' There
is a strong suspicion that this system has been car
ried on for the last three or four months, and that
the rebels have not only been furnished with in
formation but large supplies of munitioni of war
through this channel.
ilteconnoitring Parties.,
Two large parties started out this morning on a
reconnoitring expedition in the direction of Fair
fax. It is believed that a large force of rebels arc
now assembled there.
A New Pontoon Train
A train of pontoon wagons, numbering over sixty,
has just arrived at the navy yard. They are in
tended to carry lumber, and are strongly made of
wrought iron.
Artillery Regiment of the Pennsylvania
Reserves.
This regiment has not been disbanded or disor
ganized, as has been rumored. Some of the officers
have resigned, but the organization of the regiment
is still preserved, with its headquarters in General
KEYES' division, and a competent officer to com
mend it, who is, by the way, a Philadelphian.
The friends of the regiment need feel in no wise
concerned in regard to its condition or, prospects ;
for since the changes referred to have taken place,'
it has steadily increased in efficiency, and advanced
in favor,'until it stands now second to none, either
regular or volunteer, in all the armies of the
Union.
A Reminiscence.
It may not be uninteresting at this time to recall
the fact that a survey .was made of Hatteras Inlet,
where the Burnside Expedition has gone, in No
vember last.. The survey gave fourteen feet on the
outer or mean bar, and seven feet sosnt on the in
tier.
or sounlber , or "bulk-head." While making
the survey, Lieutenant Commanding PHELPS, in
the steamer Comm, drove off the Confederate
steamer Wsns/ote, which had ventured upon an
attack.
Washington News and Gossip.
The wholesome army regulations which have
been enforced during the past week give muoh
dam to nomoof our Taunton: Ann, No Olio
THE PRESS.-PITILADELPITTA, SATURDAY, PEDRUARY 1, 1862.
should wear shoulder straps unless he is willing to
conform strictly to the army regulations.
The Pennsylvania Reservei are building regimen
tal hospitals on the grounds of their encampments.
The volunteers, as a general thing, are opposed
to do away with the regimental bands.
The story that General Bununzumen has gone to
Kentucky at the head of fifteen thousand men is
not believed.
ROD. JOHN K. MOORIIEAD and WILLIAM WIL
KINS, of Pennsylvania, were serenaded last night
by the band of the Sixty-second Pennsylvania Re
giment.
Corporal Joswrii L. BIDDLE, and privates HIRAM
Moons: and JOSEPH WALKER, of the Twenty-third
Pennsylvania, have died at camp.
Bishop AMES, of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and ion, HAMILTON Fisn, of New York, commis
sioners appointed to visit the United States priso
ners in rebeldom, left the city at 11 o'clock.. They
proceed to Richmond, via Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk, and they have been furnished with appro.
priate passes, statinf the objeot i of their mission.
The Count aliens was among the visitors to the
Senate Chember this afternoon.
A member of the House Postal Committee will,
neat week, introduce a bill reducing letter postage
to two cents, and making free delivery in cities.
Lord LYONS to-day presented to Secretary
SEWARD the last despatches received from the
British G9T 4 2fMilelit, They impress satisfaction at
the concessions made in the Trent affair, but
no willingness to agree to Mr. SEWARD'S proposi
tion!' as precedents for the future.
The steamer Hula, a Philadelphia boat, while
on her last trip up with stores, do., about a week
ago, had ninety-Svo shots fired at her from the
Confederate batteries, all of whieh missed her ; ran
the batteries again last night, but was not saluted
with a single shot, the rebels thinking, no doubt,
that they had wasted enough ammunition .on her
already.
A few days since a schooner, while going down in
the heavy fog which prevailed. was becalmed dff
Cockpit Point, and when the fog lifted tie battery
opened on her. The shot dropped all yowl her and
her situation was 'very (Titled, when Lieutenant
Badger, of the Anacostie, sent some boats and
towed her out of range.
Four Federal steamers and three sailing vessels
are now on the alert to capture the rebel Sumpter,_
aIPI conslitzeiort i 4 fitting out at PertoMOuth
for a similar purpose.
Several national ships are lying in port for want
of seamen, about 4,000 of whom are now needed by
the Navy Department, while Flag Meer Foorz is
in want of about one thousand for servige on the
Western waters.
New England fishermen, it seems, have, in large
numbers, entered the army, there being a slight in
crease of pay over that of the navy, but in other
respects no advantages.
Gen. FREMONT is still quietly domiciled here.
The charges against him and the requests that
he be courtanartialled have not, so far as can be
ascertained, been definitely acted upon by the Go
vernment, and therefore it is not known what
course will be pursued towards that gentleman.
The House several days ago called upon the Se
cretary of the Treasury to communicate the sum
total of the present floating debt under its several
divisions ; but the Secretary in reply says he is not
prepared to do it until the heads of the other de
partments shall furnish him with the statements
necessary for that purpose.
Minister Conwin, although desirous of returning
home from Mexico, says he will remain there if he
can be of service to our country, and the Govern
ment thinks he can.
Members of the Cabinet. Secretaries, and Repre
sentatives, and the members of all the foreign lega
tions, with the exception of the British, (who were
prevented by the court mourning for the Prince,)
were present at Secretary Sawann's party to
night.
Cnicaoo, Jan. 31.—A special despatch from
Cairo to the Journal says that Capt. Constable,
the commander of the mortar boats, has returned
from Pittsburg. Twelve of the 13-inch mortars
with mortar beds and ammunition have been
shipped, and twelve of the mortar boats will be
immediately put in readiness for active service.
Seales, arrested at Bertrand, was tried at
Charleston, on Wednesday, for horse stealing and
murder. The commissioners proved him guilty of
both charges, and sentenced him to close confine
ment in the military prison during the war.
The steamer Brzema, Duncan arrived to-day
with a large cargo of powder and shall
Our Foreign Relations.
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE—THE TRENT AFFAIR—a.
EXTRACTS OF LETTERS FROM XN, ADAIiNS
SEWARD.
[NO. 931 LEGATION OF THE D. S.,
LONDON, Dec. 20, 1861.
SIR: Although nothing remains to be dorialiele
to modify the respective positions of the two coun
tries in regard to the affair of the Trent, I decided
to ask a conference of Lord Russell. I then re
marked that my despatches enabled me to new
assure him that the act of Capt. Wilkes had net
been authorized by the;Government ; and further,
that they would reserve themselves perfectly free
to act upon it until they should heat from this
side of the water; but if her Majestyb Ministers
were disposed to enter upon the Bladed with a
view to an amicable adjustment, they would be met
in an equally friendly spirit. His lOrdship ex
pressed his gratification on receiving this informa
tion. He had himself little doubt, in regard to
this first point, ever since learning from me the in
struction's given to the commander of the Ames
Adger. The other point was likewist important,
inasmuch as it removed tke danger of committal
prior to the moment when the views of the Govern
ment should be presented on the part of Great Bri
tain. I then proposed, as a means of folly bringing
to his lordship's knowledge the real spirit of the
Government of the United States, thit he should
let me read him a despatch exactly so 1 had re
ceived it. A judgment might be fuly formed of
it in this way, inasmuch as the paper tad recapitu
lated the various grounds of misundeistanding and
complaint. His lordship said he should be glad to
hear it, so I read all the despatch, N,. 136, of No
vember 30, 1861, except the first paragraph per
sonal to myself.
I have the honor, &c.,
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.
[Bee first page for Lord Russell's later to Lord
Lyons.]
FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 30.—The Richmond
Dispatch, of the 30th, says : Granting that the
enemy had passed up around Little Tylme Island,
and now holds the north:end of Wilmington Island,
still the communication between Fort Pulaski and
the city remains intact. Indeed, it w(Sild appear
that the. United States steamers have sot entered
the Savannah river proper at all. ntering at
Warsaw Sound—into which St. Augustine creek
(one of the numerous mouths of the Savannah)
empties its waters—these vessels sought to turn
the fort by one of the outlets of Sty:Augustine
creek. Should they succeed in parsing the batte,
ries along this creek, they would have still to go
some miles further before they would reach the
river above the fort. Until they shall hare done
this the communication between the city sad Fort
Pulaski will remain open. The ships; it is; under
stood. in endeavoring to pass around the north side
of Wilmington Island, are trying to avoid alattery
which is on St. Augustine creek, southward from
the island. They had encountered obstacl e as al
ready stated, which they were endeavorin to re
move!, and which labor may be one of m 0 diffi
culty
clay than is supposed. Fort Pulaski is a n the
Savannah river, m a northerly direction m the
present position of the Yankee vessels; but be
tween them and it there is an impassable inWsh.
Should the Yankee ships named in pawl above
Wilmington Island, and proceeding on to he Sa
vannah, they have still most serious differ(' ties in
the way. Fort Jaekson is on the Savannah, Muria
diately above the point where they would eater it,
while above that fort again there are batteries
enough to make it a serious undertaking to proceed
to Savannah. When at Savannah, what have the
Yankees attained ? The people there will hold no in
tercourse with them. Were the trading Rhodelsland
Senator there with his vessels, he would findini one
to open a trade with him. There is, indeed, no
thing there. There is no cotton in Savanna}, and
the banks have transferred their valuables to the
interior ; so there is nothing for trade and little
whereupon to employ the other + predominant pas
sion of the Yankee—stealing. They may burn Sa
vannah. Well, let them, if they can reach it. It
is not as big as New York. When we do begin to
retaliate we can have larger cities than Savumah
to burn.
Some of the pilots who had reftts 491 1 .119:t.14.914*
Eervic ea to the officers of the Burnsido Expedition
report that the United States forces are thirtythou
sand strong, and that the fleet numbers 175 meals.
The War in Kansas—Jayhawking tp be
LEAVENWORTH, Jana 31.—General order 140. 12,
of the Department of Kansas, prohibits the d roops
of the department from enterin another dapart
went without special orders, A ll
armed pintos,
whether belonging to the service of the Govertment
or not, who shall hereafter cross the Kansas biyrder,
and enter the Department of Missouri without due
authority, shall be adjudged to have entered for the
purpose of depredation, and shall be hold subjipt to
the penalties of military law. All armed bands ofmen
in the State of Kansas, net in the service of the
United States. and now acting under special autho
rity obtained from the Gevernor of the State, or of
the general'commanding, are hereby warned to dis
band, and return to their homes. Military Com
missions for the trial of all such prisoners, and all
who are now detained on charges of any depreda
tions or Jayhawking, will be established.
The Ninth Wisconsin Regiment, Col. Solomon, is
quartered in this city. The Second Ohio Cavalry,
Col. Doubleday, is quartered at Platte City, Mo.,
at present.
New YORK, Jan. 31.—The ship Samuel Locke,
from Philadelphia for Liverpool, - has put into this
port, leaking at the rate of a hundred strokee an
hour. She had thrown overboard 100 barrels of
lard and TOO barrels of flour.
Arrival of the Bavaria.
New Yorac, Jan. 31.—The steamer Bavaria has
arrived. liar advises have been anticipated.
Sr. JOHNS, N. F., January 31.—N0 water gall be
seen from here, nothing but ioe being in sight to
the seaward. ,It is nearly as bad at Cape Race,
and there is no prospect of the press yacht board
ing any steamers till the wind changes,
MOnTARS FOR CAIRO.—Last week eight of the
huge mortars constructed at the Fort Pitt foundry
for the gunboats at Cairo, were slapped via Pitts
burg and Chicago. They are large and very heavy.
requiring a set of trucks for each gun, which is sus
pended from skids to insure its safe transportation.
VACANCY WELL FILLED.—MY. Edward A.
Leeley bee been elected treasurer of the Second ani
Third-streete Passenger Railway COMDatIY to fill the va-
Cann( caused by the death of liobertlienoth
Miscellaneous.
From Cairo—The Mortar Boats
Later fiom the South;
Stopped.
A Philadelphia Ship in Distress
From Cape Race
MVlffil CONGRESS--FIRST SESSION,
WasnlxoTox, Jan. 31, 1862
SENATE,
Petitions Presented.
Mr. WADE (Dep.), of Ohio, presented a petition in
favor of a bankrupt law.
Also, several petitions in favor of emancipation.
National Armory.
Mr. GRIMES("Rep.), of lowa, presented the rosoll
dons of the Legislature of lowa in favor of the entnblisi
went of a National armory at Resit Hand.
A Bill to Ditieontinne Rebel Pir11:40115..
Mr. FOSTER (Rep.), of Connecticut, from the Com
mittee on Pensions, reported a bill authorizing the Secre
tary of the Interior to strike from the pension roll the
names of all persons who have taken up arms against UR,
or aided the rebels. The bill was passed.
'mall of Naval Affairs
Mr. GRIMES also introduced a bill authorizing the de
tail of naval Wilton; for the service of the War Impart
ment The bill authorizes the detail of naval olliceim fo'
the inspection of ships before troops are put on hoard
The bill was passed.
Industrial Exh ibiHm►.
prOn motion of Mr. SUMNER (Rep.), of Massachusetts,
the joint resolution in relation to the Industrial Exhibi
tion at London was taken up. The resolution appropri
ates thirty-five thousand dollars for expenses to carry
out the former resolution.
Mr. SUMNI:It explatntel and advocated tho reap
lotion.
Mr. HALE (Rep.), of New Hampshire, opposed the re
solution. He was opposed to taking this amount of money
out of the treasury at this time.
Mr. LANE (Rep.), of Indiana, said ho would vote
against the resolution at this time. At the previous ex
hibition we could show reapers, &c., but now the sword
and cannon are our reapers, the rebels our harvest,
The resolution was rejected—yeas 17 t nays 29.
Dlr. WILACON (U.), of Miniouri, introdurrA a bill to
secure tho completion of the Southward Branch Railroad.
Referred.
On motion of Mr. TEN EYCK (Rep.), of New Jersey,
the bill to prohibit the Coolie trade by American citizens
was taken up and passed.
Mr. Bright's Case.
The MO of Mr. Bright was again taken up.
Mr. McDOUGALL (Dem.), of California, proceeded to
speak at length on the question. He said we were at
war, and had been at war, at least of opinion, since
1832. There had been a continual organized war against
the principle of constitutional government. Ho con
tended that there had been a regular plan to brine about
secession, which was well known to Democrats, and
known to him (Mr. McDougall), and, as a Democrat, the
Senator from Indiana must have known of the fact.
The war, which had been to long planned, was activalr
inaugurated before the letter was written to Davie, and
be (Mr. McDougall) could consider that letter in no other
light than an act of treason. A Senator of the United
States who, knowing all the facts, could write such a
letter was not fit to remain in the councils of the nation.
Treason was the highest of all crimes, and ought to re
ceive severe punishment.
Mr. FEBSEND}N (Rep.), of Maine, here obtained
leave to make a report from the committee of conference
on the civil and diPlcinaye appropriation Hi, which
was concurred in. Bo the bill elands passed.
Mr. JOHNSON (Dem.), of Tennessee said he wished
first to say that he had no unkind feeling toward the
Senator from Indiana. So far as he knew, there was no
such feeling entertained against him, and his action and
vote would be influenced entirely by public considera
tion. On a former occasion, when the contest was
about the Senator's seat, he felt constrained to vote
to let him In the Senate; but before his term wag
out, he felt compelled to vote to expel him from tit:
Senate. He contended that the Senate had a perfect
right to expel any Senator If they thought he was not fit
to remain in the councils of the nation. Thequestion is,
Bo the people of the United States fool confidence In the
loyalty of the Senator from Indiana'? He had often
heard the inquiry among people, Why does not the
Senate turn out Bright, of Indiana I lie then referred
to the charge of Judge Smalley, of New York, and
the acts of the rebels, as proof that actual war
bad commenced when he letter to Davie was
written. The Senator must have known this
fact. He commented upon this letter and its con
tents. He claimed that it was an overt act of treason,
by aiding the enemy. The Senate was not subject to the
technical rules of a court. Suppose Aaron Burr, after he
was acquitted, by a court, of treason, had returned to the
Senate, would not every Senator here have voted for his
expulsion But the Senator said this letter was an act
of friendship. Would a friend send a letter to a known
traitor, giving him the aid of improved firearms 1 By
sending lettere to the chief traitor, with aid of this
kind, the Senator showed himself so regardless of leis
country's interest that he is not entitled to a seat in the Se
nate. Where was the vote or speech of the Senator from
Indiana expressing sympathy with the Constitution and
the Union When, a year ago, he ( Mr. Johnson) stood
alone on that side of the chamber, fighting the battle
el the Unions hes the §eneter forget the bevy of
conspirators who gathered around with scowls, frowns,
taunts 1 If the Senator had, he had not, and he knew
the absence of even one glance of approval from the Se
nator from Indiana. He (Mr. Johnson) would have
been glad of the sympathy ot one so long in the public
service; but he was as cold as an iceberg, and he (Mr.
Johnson) was left alone on that side of the chamber,
and the lino was strictly drawn between those who
were fighting for the Union and those against it.
Where were those who, no longer ago than the last
session of Congress, sang the siren song of peace 1
Where was Polk, or Breckinridgel Gone to the rebel
camp. He believed there were traitors here now on the
same road, and how long it will be before they land in the
traitors' camp he could not tell. The Senator from In
diana has said be was opposed to the whole coercive po
licy of the Government. If the Government had not
power to enforce the laws, then the Government was at
an end. Suppose he went to the Senator from Indiana
and asked him to assist in putting down the 111V4131011 of
his State according to the Constitution'? The Senator
would reply, "I opposed the whole coercive policy of the
Government." Such principles would utterly destroy
the Government, and yet the Senator acknowledges that
he entertains them. What is the use of the Senator pro
fessing to uphold the Government, when his every act,
and all his influence, is against it) The people of his
(Mr. Johnson's) State were down-trodden and oppressed
beneath the heel of tyranny. They appealed for protect
tion, and met with the cold reply, si I opposed the whole
policy of coercitri." Yet we allow that brave people to
be coerced by tyranny. and have no sympathy or helping
band for them. They are in dungeons, and have no an
swer to their appeals but the clanking chain and grating
.dueureon. dooe_ The,. Zere_shot.nn.l.. lune ;. woman .and
children were murdered; yet their cry for protection was
met by Senators with the reply, " The Government can
not enforce the law ; we opposed the whole policy of co
ercion."
But the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Ton Eyck)
claims that the letter was never delivered. to Davis. So,
in the days of the revolution, Benedict Arnold gave cer
tain papers to Andre, but Andre is arrested with the
papers on his person and they were taken away. Yet
Andre was tried and hung. Does anybody suppose that
Arnold was not a traitor because the papers were not
delivered to Sir Henry Clinton '1 He referred to Mr.
Saulsbury's speech, and contended, at some length, that
the South was entirely responsible for the war, mid
that the North gave all the compromise that was
necessary, but that the Southern traitors would
not accept it. If the Senate has not moral, physi
cal, and political courage enough to expel those
who are unsafe depositors of the public . trust
and power, then they were not fit to remain here them
selves. Ile did not say these things in any spirit of
unkindness, but for the sake of constitutional liberty,
and for the sake of hie own wife and children. By the
failure of the Government to enforce the laws, his wife
and children were turned into the street, and his house
made a barracks, and sent one of his eons-in-law to pri
son, and the other to the mountains, to evade the tyranny
and the lisil-born and hell bound spirit of disunion;
and, when cries come up that the laws may be enforced,
you say, "No, I am against the entire coercive policy of
the Government."
The only way to settle the Question now before the
Government is not to cmpromise, but crush out the
leaders of the rebellion. We have got to show pluck, and
got to fight. He desired peace, but the only way to get
it was by the sacrifice of blood and treasure. Then let
us crush out the rebellion, and look forward to the time
when we shall raise the glorious old flag beneath the
cross, and gather round with the cry of "Liberty and
Union, one and inseparable, now and forever." Christ
first, and our country next.
Mr. FOSTER (Rep.), of Connecticut, said that, on a
former occasion, in the case of Davis and Wiafall, the Se
mite had refined to oxpol thorn, but simply loft thew names
off the roll. He thought then that the Senate should have
expelled thoie Senators, but so the Senate decided other
wise, he had waived his own opinions. In committee this
action of the Senate 1 ad been considered as a precedent,
anti he concurred in the report on that ground q but from
what light lie had received since the former action it did
net seem to be considered as a precedent, and he was now
prepared to vote for the resolution.
Mr. KENNEDY (U.), of Maryland, said he should
base his action to some extent on the report of the Ju
diciary Committee. He thought that many charges had
been made against the Senator from Indiana which have
nothing to do with the question. The Senator had been
in favor of compromise, and he (Mr. Kennedy) had the
means of knowing that he sympathized with Mr. Dou
glas to save the country from war. He alluded to a
conversation in which Mr: Bright remonstrated ear
nestly against the course of Mason, Slidell, and Benjamin,
and denied their right to secede_ Thousands of North_
ern people were opposed to coercion until all hope
of compromise had gone. That was what he always un
derstood to be the ground of the Senator from Indiana.
He (Mr. Kennedy) was opposed to coercion till all hope
of compromise was gone. Since then he had co-operated
with the Senate in every measure to carry on the war
and bring to a speedy close the conflict which now dis
tracted the country. Ho contended that there was no
war when the letter of the Senator was written ; hence
there could have been no treason intended.
Mr. BRIGHT (Dem.), of Indiana, said the charges
were being so multiplied that be did not know if he could
answer them all q but he might mat e a few remarks on
the speech of the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Wil
mot), and others He said there had never been a pro
position of seace for seventeen years that he had not
voted for. Be wanted the three new Senators who had
lately taken seats to examine his record and see if the
statement was not correct.
The Senate then adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Bogus Cartridges.
On motion of Mr. NESSENDEN (Rep.), of Maine, an
editorial in the Chicago Tribune, stating that one-third
- of the cartridges furnished to the Burnside Expedition
contain no powder, was referred to the Government
Contract Committee.
On motion of Mr. WICKLIFFE (II.), of Kentucky, the
Committee on Military Affairs was instructed to inquire
into the expediency of placing contracts for the army
and navy supplies, including arms, under the rule and
government of military law, or the rules and articled for
the government of the army and navy, with power to
punish for fraud and infidelity.
On motion of Mr. BLAKE (Rep.), of Ohio, it was
Resolved, That the Secretary of War be instructed
to inform the House how many regimental bands are em
ployed in the army ! and whether their services can be
dispensed with withoutinjury to the service.
On motion of Mr. ALLEY (Rem), of Massachusetts,
the umillaittes en Commerce was instructed to inquire
into the expediency of w passage of a law prohibiting
the exporiaLon of oaa finite.
The Investigation of Government Contracts.
Mr. VAN WYCK (Rep.), of New York, from the select
committee to investigate Government contracts, offered
the following, which was adopted :
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be di
rected to furnish this House with a copy of the con
tract made by him, or his Department, for the handling,
opening, asserting, and general delivery of foreign
goods in the city of New York, usually called the labor
contract, or general-orders contract. Also, b inform
this House whether the said labor is now one by the
original parties to the said contract, or whether the said
contract has been assigned, and if so, to whom, and at
what consideration. Also, who are the owners of the
warehouses where the said goods are stored, and what
rents are paid far the same.
Mr. VAN WYCK also offered the following, which was
adopted :
Resolvcd, That the Secretary of the TrOaqlirr 1 0 di
reCted to furnish to this House a statement of the salary,
tees, and perquisites received by the collector, surveyor,
and naval officer of the port of New York, each re
speetively, from the time he entered on the duties of his
office. Also, the salary, fees, and perquisites received by
the predecessor of each during the four years preceding
the time when the present incumbent entered upon the
duties of his office.
. .
STEVENS (Rep.), of Pennsylvania, from the
Committee of Ware and Means. reported the Indian and
poet of appropriation Lille. Referred.
The treallury-note bill was postponed till Monday.
The Naval Appropriation Bill.
The HOIIFIO went into committee on the naval appro
priation bill. ' . .
Mr KELLEY (Rep.), of Pennsylvania, reviewing the
present condition of affairs, said that our evils aro aggra
vated for the want of leadership. The Administration
should announce a policy, clear and well defined, which
should whites* itself to the suppreeelon of the rebellion,
and the punisbniatit of theme participating in it Suck a.
course would reanimate the public mind and heart, and
inspire, with invineible enthusiasm, our armies, which
are diminishing by desertion, disease, and death, and de
teriorating from long and constant inaction. It Itould
invigorate further credit. The people would again pour
out their money, assured that it would be applied for the
preservation of such of their property as now remains.
Nine months have elapsed since Sumpter fell—since Jef
ferson Davis announced his purpose to plant a foreign
Rag over this Cannot. Six hundred thousand men are
in the field in behalf of the Republic, yet Washington is
beleaguered and Richmond is not.
In the exchange of prisoners we give the rebels whom
they ask, and let them return whom they will. Enthu
siasm was expected to be excited the other day by an- .
nouncing that all is still quiet on the blockade. Front
the speeches of gentlemen here, an impression was
sought to bo made on the country that the President can
not now expect the aupport of his political friends. They
look to the resurrection of that party, which was in the
character of a close corporation, the proprietors of
which were Slidell, Hawn, and Davis, and half a dozen
other gentlemen. to whom Presidents Pierce and Bu
chanan Moot, it OR eid eery had it, like the mitia
who not only WM MS soul to the devil for a time, but for
eternity. President Lincoln is a conservative man,
invested with power to preserve, and he will preserve
the integrity of the country.
The purpose of the war was well declared by hint
when he said it was to attack punish and destroy a ru
bel/lons enemy, and deliver iho country from the danger
with which it is menaced by traitors. Two facts are
prominent—first. that J:111108 If. Lane, of Kangas, has
announced that the only way to suppress the rebellion is
by two armies, simultanconsb• in motion, one moving
South and the other moving North; and the second fact
is that the President has just sent Lone, full of his
theory, to lead an independent army through, .Arkansas
and Texas.
Mr. Kelley said hie colleague (Mr. Wright) hal
interpreted the President's proclamation calling out
seventy-five thousand men to mean that the slavery agi
tation was to be let alone. That may have been the
President's meaning, but It was like going to swim while
avoiding the water. Was ft meant that these men should
break the rebel arms, but not tear their coats or cause
them to lose a pair of shoes ! No; the object was to
crush out the rebellion, and deprive the enemy of their
resources, by bringing every loyal man to our standard,
tlieugh Me Ala t)e not coloml an our area, The gentle,
man misrepresented grossly when lie said, by innuendo,
that the majority hero are endeavoring to make this a
war of emancipation. In conclusion, he appealed to the
House to stand by Mr. Lincoln. Let us give him all the
money and arms he wants, and drive our generals on.
Mr. DUNLAP (U.), of Kentucky, differed front those
who had argued that slavery was the cause of the rebel
lion. Ile attributed it to the ungovernable, uncontrolla
ble thirst for power which always has stimulated the
Itinaae beart and gelded the actionnof men. From 1757
until MP, there were restrictions on Southern rights,
and not until these were removed and equality was es
tablished by legislation between the North and South did
the rebellion break out in this great and good country.
It sprung, be repeated, from ambition, an insatiable
thirst for power, which bad led the rebels too far. In
the course of his remarks, be said at the extra session in
July there was no intimation or Oect4rtlen here that
.
this war was to put down slavery. When five Illinois
regiments were told that this was the object, they stacked
their arms, saying that they wore called out only to sup
press the rebellion.
Dlr. ARNOLD (Rep.), of Illinois, thought that there
was some mistake about that. He did not believe the
statement was true.
Mr. DUNLAP gave Colonel Logan, member from Ml
nolg, a@ aill!PritY for the statement,
Mr. MENZIES (U.), of lientircky, confirmod this by
saying that Mr. Logan had privately . made Hitch a state
ment in the presence of half a dozen gentlemen of thin
Mr. DUNLAP felt it due to the soldiers in the field to
say that they would not convert this war into one upon
the slave Slates, including the few which have resolved
to remain in the. Union. Let us, ho added, remain quiet
with our institutions. Disturb them not. We are en
gaged in a common cause—namely, the preservation c
the integrity of the Union. bed all side issues pass for
the present. In condemning the sentiment of slave eman
cipation, he referred to Tennessee, now burne down by
the heresy of Secession, but the entrance of the Union
army into that State will revive her spirit of loyalty.
Missouri is contending manfully against the foe, disputing
every inch of ground. Kentucky is loyal, and will so re
main. Do not, then, he said in conclusion, disturb no in
our slave relations, but administer the law and stand by
the Constitution.
Me. V. A. CONKLING (11.4.), of New York, correim
rated the remark of Mr. Dunlap. lie said that Colonel
Logan had stated in his presence and that of others, that
on the appearance of the report of ex-Secretary Came
ron, the troops under his command, as he understood him
to say, stacked their arms, and refused to move fur
ther.
Mr. KELLOGG (Rep.), of Illinois, said he believed
Col. Logan was a brave, true, patriotic, and honorable
MAW In 10 itulmn@nr, there must be some misoome.
hension in the matter—the troops of Illinoia will not
turn their back on the enemy. He hoped this matter
would rest where It was until Colonel Logan or his col
league could be heard.
Mr. WADSWORTH (U.), of Kentucky. said that no
body sought to place the Illinois soldiers in the position
of turning their backs on the enemy. The point was
that they would not fight against their friends under un
constitutional measures.
Mr. FOUI:14 (D.xo.), of Ttllnoiu, did not know how thin
qurstion came before the House, but if such troops had
laid down their arms, the fact had not come to his know
ledge.
Mr. SARGENT (Rep.). of California, spoke in favor of
the construction of the l'acific railroad and telegraph
lines to the Pacific, and urged immediate action as a
military necessity.
The committee then rose.
The report of the committee of conference on the eon=
solar and diplomatic bill was agreed to.
The Raising of Revenue.
Mr. FRANK (Rep.), of New York, presented the reso
lution of the Legislature of New York, requesting their
Senators and Representatives to procure, if possible, such
a modification of the acts already passed, and such pro
visions in the acts hereafter to be passed for the purpose
of raising revenue, that the entire amount to be raised in
any State by any mode of ta)IMISIIt 93,C9P4 11419111 M
imports, maybe ascertained by some reasonable method
of estimating the same, and that each State be allowed to
assume the payment of such amount, and to asssess and
collect the name in accordance with its own laws, and
through its town oflicers. Referred to the Committee of
Ways and Means.
Bids Reported
Mr. HOLMAN (Dom.), of Indiana, kel,orted a bill
from the Government Contract Committee, with reference
to the transportation of troops and supplies over the
Hannibal and St. Joseph and Pacific Railroad.
Mr. PORTER (Rep.), of Indiana, from the Committee
on the Judiciary, made a report, accompanied by a reso
lution, that the several railroad companies that have
received from the Stales grants of public lands, made by
acts of Congress for the purpose of aiding in the con
struction of the roads of such companies, respectively,
are required to transport the property and troops of the
United States over theieroads free of toll or other charges
whatsoever.
A brief debate ensued, but no vote was taken
The House then adjourned till Monday.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
Ilitruseanc, Jan. 31, 3362
SENATE.
The Senate was called to order at 11 o'clock, by the
Speaker.
Mr. SMITH, of Philadelphia, presented a petition from
manufacturers of Philadelphia, asking the State to make
an appropriation to pay the expenses of taking Pennsyl
vania manufactures to the Wooers "Fair.
. • .
Mr. LOWRY presented zmAitions, numerously signed,
from citizens of Brie, Crawford, and Warren couati.,,
for an investigation into the affairs of the Bank of Com.
fierce.
Reports of Committees
Bin CRAWFORD (Finance), as committed, the bill
to allow the taxes on a certain island in the Susquehanna
to be paid in Dauphin county.
Mr. CONNELL (same), as committed, the joint reso
lution from the House providing for the appointment of a
committee to proceed to Washington and consult with
the Committee of Ways and means of the House con
cerning the ratkithet of mutating and collecting the direct
tax.
Mr. IMBRIE (same), ay committed, the supplement
to the act of May, 1861, to create a loan for arming the
State.
Bills liatroduced.
Mr. CONNELL, a bill relative to railroad companies.
Also, a bill relative to the Philadelphia, Germantown,
and Norristown Railroad Compeny.
Also, a bill to confirm revised survey No. 44 in the
Twelfth Survey District of Philadelphia. Considered
and passed.
Mr. ROBINSON, resolutions proposing amendments
to the Constitution.
Federal Taxes.
On motion of Mr. BENSON, the Senate proceeded to
the consideration of the resolution from the House for
the appointment of a committee, consisting of three
members of %be Committee or Ways and Means of the
House, three members of the Finance Committee of the
Senate, in connection with the commissioners to revise
the tax laws of the State, to proceed to Washington for
the purpose of consultation with the Financial Commit
tee of Congress respecting the assessment and collection
of the national taxes, and the property on which it shall
be levied.
hlr. BENSON stated that it was difficult to prepare a
tax bill that might not 'dash with that passed by Con
gress. It had been suggested that tLia was the proper
Way to arrire at some understanding on the subject,
On motion of Mr. PENNEY, the resolution was
amended by reducing the number of each committee to
two, when the resolution passed—yeas 16, nays 14.
Bills Considered
On motion of Mr. BOUGIITER, the bill authorizing
William G. Freeman, administrator of the estate of Wm.
Coleman, late of Lebanon: county, deceased, to sell real
estate was considered and passed.
On motion of 4lr. CRAW/ORD, the supplement to
the set incorporating the German Reformed Congrega
tion of Shippensburg was considered and passed.
On motion of Mr. REILLY, the supplement to the act
incorporating the borough of Pottsville was taken up and
passed finally.
On motion of Mr. JOHNSON, the bill to incorporate
the Methodist Episcopal Congregation of Bellefonte was
considered and passed finally.
On motion of hr. LANDOW, the bill to legalise the
elHelsl sets 6f B6ajaeiiti Jay, a juttlee of the sasaa, wee
taken op and passed to a third reading, and then post
roned.
On motion' of Mr. SMITH, the bill empowering the
trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Downing
town to convey certain real estate was considered and
Fouled.
On motion of Mr. DOUGHTIER, the bill to allow the
taxes on a certain island in the Susquehanna river to be
paid in the county of Dauphin, was considered and laid
over on second reading.
The Senate then adjourned until Monday afternoon, at
3 o'clock.
HOUSE.
The House was called to order at ten o'clock by the
Speaker.
Committee on Alleged . Frauds.
The SPEAKER announced the following committee to
investigate the manner in which the passage of the act for
the commutation tax was passed—viz Messrs. Hopkins
of Washington, Ryon of Schuylkill. Alexander of In•
diana, Crane of Wayne, and Strang of Potter.
The. Direct Tax
The House proceeded to the consideration of the fol.
owing act:
Be it enacted, ere., That the quota of the direct tax
apportioned to the State of Pennsylvania by the act of
Congress, entitled 4, an act to provide increased revenue
from imports, to pay interest on the public debt, and for
other purposes," passed on the fifth day of August, 1301,
Le, and the sense ie hereby aestooecl, by.tho State of Perla
sylvania, and that for the purpose of paying and satisfy
ing the same to the Treasury of the United States (after
deductingfifteen per ceutum thereon in accordance with
the provisions of said act) the Governor is hereby au
thorized to release to the United States the whole or any
part or the claim of this State against the United States,
and to pay any balance of said quota that may remain
due after such release out of any moneys heretofore re
funded or that may hereafter be refunded to this State
by the United States ? on accinint of mows incurred by
....-.
WU! state In thrb i ling", ''''''''''''' 7.l6thing, supplying,
~us
equipping, paying, and transporting
employed In aiding to suppress the present insurrection
spinet the United States.
The following substitute was proposed by Mr. WIL
LIAMS :
Be it enacted, etc., That, in acsordanee with the pro
visions of the MY-third section of the act of the Con
gress of the United States, entitled "An act to provide
increased revenue from importations, to pay interest on
the public debt, and for other purposes," approved on the
ffth day of August, A. D., tin, the btate - et enusylva
[do will hereby undertake and assume to assess,collect,and
pay into the Treasury of the United States the quota—to
wit : the sum of one million nine hundred and forty-six
thousand seven hundred and nineteen and oue-third doh
lars—oi the direct tax imposed by the said act of Congress,
apportioned thereby to the said State of Pennsylvania,
for the current year one thousand eight hundrea and
sixty-two, subject, however, to such directions and
abatements as the said State may be entitled to ender
the terms and provisions of the gaid act 1 and it shall he
the duty of the State Treasurer to procure an adjustment
of the amount which will be actually due and payable
thereupon. and to pay into the Treasury t f the United
States, from time to time, the proceeds of all the collec
tions made on account of the said tax, and on or before
the thirteenth day of June next to pay and satisfy the
whole unpaid residue and remainder thereof, out of any
moneys in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
SEC. 2. That it shall be time duty of the Governor of
this State to give notice to the Secretary of the Treasury
of the United States of the intention of this State to
assess, collect, and pay into the Treasury of time United
States the direct tax imposed as aforesaid, by the said act
of Congress, upon time said State upon the terms pre
scribed as aforesaid by the fifty - third section of the said
act; and he is, moreover, further empowered to execute
a release on behalf of this Commonwealth, and under its
proper seal, of any liquidated or determined claim thereof
against the United States, of equal amount, with any de
duction to which this State may be entitled, upon a pro
per ndjustmant of the said tax, lit conformity with the
provisions of this act.
Mr. EATER favored the original bill, and opposed the
amendment. Mr. CESSNA also advocated the original
bill.
Mr. CESSNA moved to amend by striking out the sub.
stitnte of Mr. Williams, and adding to the original the
following words •
Resolved, That the Governor be requested to forward
a copy of the foregoing resolution to the Treasurer of the
United States.
After some discussion, the substitute and the amend
ment were built withdrawn.
Mr. NAINE offered an amendmentAthich was agreed
to, and after other slight modifications, the act was
agreed to by a voto of 92 ayes—nays, none.
As amended and passed, it reads as follows:
Be it enacted, tEe., That the quota of the direct tax
apportioned to the State of Pennsylvania for the current
year 1882, by the act of Congress, entitled "An act to
provide increased revenue from imports to pay interest
on the public debt, and for other purposes," passed on
the sth day of August, 1861, the sum of $1,948,719.33
be, and the same is hereby, assumed by the State; and
Eqpt fqr tlio PttrP9a? O f paying and satisfying the Sams 10
the treasury of the United Staten, after deducting
such per cent um as may be alloneed thereon, in
accordance with the provisions of said act, the Governor
is hereby authorized to release to the United States the
whole or any part of the claim of this State against the
United States, and to pay any balance Omani quota that
may remain dim after bud' release mit or any Moneys
heretofore refunded, or that luny hereafter be refunded
to tide State by the United States, on account of ex
penses incurred by this State in enrolling, erandsting,
clothing, supplying, arming, equipping, paying, and
transporting volunteers employed in aiding to stippress
the present Insurrection against the United States,
Resolved. That the Governor be rep ueeted to furnieh a
COPY of the foregoiug to the Treasurer of the United
Mates.
Bills Passed
A supplement to the act incorporating the Philadel
phia, Germantmn, and Norristown Railroad.
An act giving certain rights to fanners in the markets
of the city of Philadelphia.
The Home then adjourned until three P. M. on Mon
day.
TWO DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
THE STEAMER AFRICA AT NEW YORK
The Prohibition Against the Exportation
of Saltpetre. Are., Removed.
THE STONE BLOCKADE CONDEMNED.
BREADSTUFFS FIRM CONSOLS 93 a XII
NEW Yorm, Jan. 11.—The Canard steamship Africa;
has arrived, with Liverpool papers to Saturday, the ISth,
, .
sad try teleuttph, vie Queenrstown, to Month,
The commissioners of customs have receivisl orders
to Permit the exportation of all articles of war munitions ,
against which the prohibition was recently issued.
It is said that the Liverpool Shipowners'Association,
having memorialized Earl Russell against the blockade of
Charleston harbor by the stone Ileet, Earl Russell, in re
sponse, stated that he sent 1111RiliaCIMS to Lord Lyons in
Peeember i expressing the dissatisfaction of the British
Government at such a preeeeling, and giving it fie hit
opinion that the consummation of the act would lead to
the belief, in Europe, that the reconstruction of the Union
was considered impracticable. He also stated that, after
the design was carried out, he sent another despatch to
Washington, deploring the course ..ghich had been pur
sued, and expressing strong hopes that the proceeding
would not he repeated at any ether port.
The London correspondent ,of the . Manchester Guar
dian says: tilt is no secret that the &mill hag its active
and intelligent agents in 'London, as well as its - .olliCions•
ly' recognized envoys, and that they are straining every
nerve to force the Government into some action or policy
that will tend to alienate England further from the North,
and bring her into closer relations with the South." He
says in regard to the stone block ads of Charleston : ‘, It
would not at all surprise me to hear that all the great
Powers had united in a representation on this subject to
the Federal Government, and that, too, going beyond
pro'est, and amounting to prohibition. 1 believe the.
Viebch Government is in communication with ours on
this subject, from which very grave consequences may
yet arise." The Guardian, in an editorial on the mat
ter, is strongly of opinion that the British Government
might with propriety make it known at Washington that
England will not, if she can help it, allow what has been
done at Charleston to be repeated at any other port of
the rebel States.
The Morning Post rejoices at the general condemna
tion which the Rene blockade wee receiving, and ears,
The barbarities now practised by the United States
Government are equally bracing the energies of the
South, and rousing the European Governments to a
common sentiment of indignation. We hardly know
why Europe hes hitherto acted towards the Northern
Government with so much more long suffering than she
showed towards Holland in 1831 and 1832. Holland was
never guilty of the barbarities committed by the Wash
ington Cabinet, but France and Great Britain, as soon
as the Belgian allowed that they moat hold their own,
and the war grew destructive to commerce and general
security, unhesitatingly recognized the independence of
Belgium."
The London Tilts, in an editorial ou the eusponsion
of specie payments in America,argues that there can
be no comparison between the rcumstances under which
England resorted to similar measures in 1797 and those
which prevail in America at present. It says , however,
that it would lie useless to arum] matters with the Ameri.
cane, end proceeds to show the dangers of the step for
the benefit of English readers. The article concludes as
follows: •
" If the war is safe to last even one year longer, what
will be the value of a promise to pay which will nit be
redeemed till a proper interval after that year I We do
not expect to be listened to across the Atlantic, but we
think we see in this financial catastrophe a beginning of
the end. With twice the expenditure of our war, the
Government of Waghingtou emmot raise halfour ravelisim
by taxation. Lot that speak for itself. To us it speaks
of sitter bankruptcy and disorder, or the expedient of a
European arbitration."
The rumored lon of the Parana was causing great
uneasiness in England ; but, from the vague nature of
the - rumer, strong hopes were entertained that it would
prove unfounded.
The Adelaide, steamer, which had put back to Ply-
mouth, experienced very severe weather in the Atlantic,
and at no time waa in great danger. She would have to
discharge her military stores, and disembark her troops,
in order to repair damages.
The Daily News sums up a review of Mr. Seward's
despatch on the Trent affair with the remark that,
a , although it contains much that is questionable in law,
its main positions are certainly based on acknowledged
legal principles."
In fregard to the report that the celebrated frigate
Warrior was to join the North American fleet, it is ex.
plained that the Warrior was about to embark supernu
meraries for the Mediterranean and West India stations,
and convey them to Lisbon. On arriving there she will
transfer those for the North American and West India
squadron to the Edgar, which would sail immediately
afterwards to join the squadron of Ad niral Milne, while
the Warrior would await further instructions at Lisbon.
The ships-of-war which had aseembled at. Gibraltar
west, expected to be ordered beck to Malta,
14101tE DIPLOMATIC COURESPONDENCII,
The Official Landon Gazette contains further cor
respondence between Earl Russell and Lord Lyons.
On the 31st December, Lord Lyons enclosed a copy of
a note addressed by Mr Seward to the Secretary of the
Federal Navy. condemning, in very strong terms, the
fact of a British schooner (the James Campbell) cap
tured for breach of bj. , v-mu. having been brnaght int"
wan the British Mgr nyingtmder tbat of the
'United States. Mr. Seward Bays: "This unseemly act
must have been occasioned by a misapprehension of his
duty by the officer who ordered or allowed ICI
Mr. Seward then requests the Secretary of the Navy
to give suck orders as may tend to prevent a repetition
of the same.
The next case refers to the circumstances of an oath
having been exacted as a condition of release by the
commander of the United States steamer from three
British seamen captured for breach of blockade, to the
effect that they should undertake not to be employed in
a similar proceeding for the future. Mr. Seward, again
addressing the Secretary of the Federal Navy, strongly
condemns this act, and releases the seamen from the ob
ligation taken by them.
THE TUSC.tItOEA AND THE NASHVILLE.
The sudden departure of the 'United States frigate Tus
carora, from Southampton, on the 15th, led to all sorts of
conjectures, but they were set at rest by the return of the
vessel to her moorings, after an absence of about twenty
four hours. During the night of her absence, she an
chored off Lesse, just outside Calshot Castle, and after
wards steamed through the Needles. Notwithstanding
the reported transfer of the steamer Nashville to English
owners, she continued to fly the rebel flag and pennant,
and no sale of her bad been recorded at the Admiralty. It
was' nevertheless, believed that she had become English
property.
REMOVAL OF THE PROHIBITION AGAIN.ST THE
EXPORT OF SALTPETRE.
The Commissioners of Customs had been instructed to
permit the free exportation of the articles that were pro
hibited from being exported in the proclamations of 30th
November and 4th December.
FRANCE.
The Paris correspondent of the London Times reports
that the Emperor had decided that, henceforth, no
advertisement shall be given to any of the important jour
nals, without previous examinations and discussion be
fore the e6arid'. Of
The Paris correspondent of the London Morning Post
writes as follows: "It appears that Mr. Dayton, the
American Minister at Paris, sent In a list of some twenty
to thirty American citizens for presentation at the Tull.
lyrics on New Year's day. The representative of the
United States thereupon received a note front M. Thou.
venel, Minister of Foreign Affairs, requesting to knew
whet was the rank and social position of the gentlemen
and ladies who desired to be presented to their Imperial
Majesties. I believe I ant correct in saying that Mr. Day
ton simply replied that the persons for whose presentation
he had applied were ladies and gentlemen who would be
received by the President of the United States. It ' re
sulted that no Americans were presented at all at the re.
ception in question. I believe that the presence at court,
on former occasions, of some persons of American origin
scarcely presentable in any society, was the cause of M.
Thonyeaers note to Mr. Dayton"
The Emperor bed been slightly wounded in the neek by
some stray shots from a gun while out shooting.
The Bourse ems firm and higher. Routes ou the 17th
closed at 69.50.
POLAND
Private advices from Warsaw state that eleven more
students lied been condemned to serve as soldiers in the
army of Siberia.
TURKEY
Much ill feeling is reported to exist between France
and Turkey.
The insurgents of Zubzi had returned an insulting re
ply to the proclamation of Omar Pasha, in which he pro
mised them an amnesty if they surrendered.
A private letter from China, detailing the barbarities
perpetrated by the rebels, and relating how they were
driven off from Teutae, (Cheefoo,) by the French and
English, says : . 4 Previously, two American missionaries,
Mr, Parker and Mr. Holmes, hearing that the rebels
were likely to visit Yentee, budded on their revolvers,
mounted their horses, and rode out thirty , five miles to
meet them. They passed the outposts and got to the
chief. They nsked him his intention • questioned him as
to his religions belief; explained a little Christianity, and
were then cut to pieces by his people."
INDIA.
A Calcutta despatch of December 26 reports shlrtings
tending upSvard, and small twist advancing. Indigo un
changed. Linseed quiet. Exchange 2s %eb %d. Freights
to "London, 658735.
AT Bombay, on Dec. 27, the cotton market was para
lyzed by news of the Tree t affair. Cotton goods were
dull and declining.
THE BRAZILS.
The French mails had reached Lisbon with dates front
Rio to Dec.2s. Coffee sold at 6.40086.600 forgood firsts.
Exports since the departure of the English mail, 30,450
bags. Exchange
LONDON MONEY MARKET.—The funds on the
1711, were dull, and lost a slight improvement which was
rerNotwo9u tto day prOViallg. Consols att
frOn2l for both money Dud account. In the discount
demand was rather better, and there Were
few transactions below 2:4 per cent.
Messrs., Daring - , Bro.s Co. say : American stocks
are without change or business. They quote bar silver
at Ss I%d ; Dollars, Sc;Eagles, 76s :M.
Ltmineoim, JAIL 19.—The sales of Cotton on Saturday
were i,OOO bales, including 1.000 to speculators end
exporters. The market closed dull, with a 7 downward
tendency.
Itreedgtuffm were firm, and Corn is tending upwards.
Provisions dull. .
. . .
EONvoli, Jan.lo,—Consols closed yesterday at 03 eco3
for money. Illinois Central shares, 44343 discount;
Erie Railroad, 2734 cc2SX.
HAVRE, Jan 10.—Cotton closed dull, but steady, at a
decline at sas6f. The sales of the week were SAVO Labs.
Orleans tree ordinaire, 1621; bas, 1561. The stock in port
is 125.000 bales.
The Remains of ic91941?! Allen and - sur.
peon
TRENTON, Jan. 31.—The Legislature has re 7
quested the Governor to have the remains of Col.
Allen and Surgeon 'Weller, drowned at Hatteras,
brought to Trenton, to remain here in state one
day, and then delivered to their friends. The Go
vernor has despatched agents to see after the re
mains of the deceased, They aro to be fecertYoa
here by a grand military escort.
Last night a large number of persons attended
an open Democratic caucus, to hear Judge Naar's
justification against the charges of treason and dis
loyalty made in both Houses against him as the
editor of the True American- His defence was
clear and able. Judge Naar was a candidate for
the public printing.
The bill to increase the fees of the New Jersey
oonunissioners of deeds in other states was recom
mitted.
The New York Legislature.
THE EXPULSION OF BRIGHT.
ALBANY, N. Y.. Jan. 31.—The resolution to in
struct Senators Harris and King to vote for the
expulsion of Senator Bright from the U. S. Senate,
was sharply debated in the State Senate to-day. It
will probably be defeated.
The Receiver of the Bank of the Capitol ad
vertises that he will, to-morrow, pay a dividend of
seventy-five per cent. on all admitted claims.
ALBANY, January 31.—The Assembly, by a vote
of 79 against 23, adopted, in effect, the resolutions
recently' reported from the Committee on Ways
and Means in favor of the financial measures of the
Federal Government, including the tax bill.
PARDONED.—Judge VOndorStnith, Of Lan
caster, who was convicted several years since for forging
land warrants, was pardoned yesterday..
THE CITY.
AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING
ARCH •FiT HIKET TITEATRE--Arch street, above Ebath,...»
Tha Strap and tho MALI vfi NOrTC " — . . &nil to
Good Luck"—" One flour, or The Carnival Ball,"
WALNUT-STRFIRT THRATRP,—Ninth aed Wa
" Eyo"-- , .1n and Out of Place"—" Uncle
Pat's Cabin."
CoNTINENTAL THEATRE—With street, alma Eighth
—I. Uncle Tome Cabin."
Twin:LK or WONIIKRA—N. F,. corner Tentb mod Ohm*
out Mi-eets.—Slgnor DJ: in's Entertainment,
WHARF AND NAVAL MATTERS—Tie If. S.
steamer Mode Island will sail from the navy lard at
four o'clock this afternoon, carrying mails for eh/AVM
ton, Key West, Fort Pickens, Fort Jefferson, sod ; in
fact, to the various blockading squadrons. The regulat'
post office mall Is announced, by Postmaster WsdbOrny
to close at eight o'clock this morning. Mr. Blidarel
Dann, of the. Philadelphia lixchano, however, has
kindly consented to forward all latti4ii left With him
fore one o'clock.
The following is a corrected Sat of Ilia Rhode Island'
officers: Captain, S. D. Trench:LH; Lieutenant, A.
Semmes; Surgeon, W. L. Wheelerr, i'Paymaster, B.
Douglass: Acting Masters, Henry Churchill, W.
Griswold; J. A. Pennell; Third Assistant Engin.,
Oscar C. Lewis, H. W. Scott, George P. Hunt, El
Wells, Joseph Lewis, George H, crigge, and Georg
Itutturi Captain's Clerk; C. E. Baldwin Paym!
Clerk, J . M. Falk; Masters' Mates, C. D. Little
Little, J. Richmond, and Messrs. Palmer am=
Carpenter, Washington Duckett.
The sloop.of-war AY. Louis was expec to sail
terday, or this morning, the number of :lore mute -
to fill her complement having arrived .out New York.
The St. Louis might have sailed a w ago but for Wk.':
of nefinitli.
At Ilanimitn 7
thn Prounn is awaiting repairs.
At Bugg's rigging.loft, Kensington, the schooner Wet
N. Dodge is being overhauled in her rigging, and other
w'se repaired.
Messrs. Neafie & Levy are engaged in constructing two
iron "lighters" for the Pacific Mail Steamship Line, of
New York. The firm launched a new anti handsome
propeller for the Ericsson lion last week, and are also en.
gagiui in 1111114.1154 en Win ifteiiipei- for. Messrs. Luipar,
Baird, & Co.'s New Yerk line.
The lumber trade shows tittle evidence of vitality infer
as the upper section of the city is concerned. The only
timber much in request Is that used for ship-building and
llovernnient purposee.
The United States gunboat IVissohickon, from this
city, arrived at Ship Island on the 17th ult., having
(it instated) burned out on eof her boilers on the passage.
Sho irn gone to blockade Hem lidadet rood,
G: J. itz. J. L. Chapman, steam engine builders
and machiriste, aro engaged In tho manufacture of re
volvere, at their eatablieliment, corner of Beach and
illeriborough streets. They ,expert to commence the
comdruction of two steam ilre engines for Government at
an early day.
GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL TERM COMMENCEMENT.
—A brilliant scene was witneased yesterday at the half
of the Girl.' High School, in Sergeant street, near ITintli„
when Some forty Yong ladies, having concluded their
Rtudies and passed the examination. received their di
plomas', and bid adieu to the institution. The occasion
was commemorated by music, exhibitions of painting
and drawing, and of elocution, and the reading of essays.
The arrangements were made with much taste, a
stage having hems erected at the foot of the hall,
above which a plenteous exhibition of bunting west
pendant from the ceiling. The young ladies and the
faculty wore seated here, a fine piano occupying the cen.
Im REA the Rihelisi4 of ths , - wheel seated Just at Sim toot
of the platform. The pupils of the lower classes and the
spectators occupied the body of the hall, and the num
ber was es great that all the aisles were blocked.
. .
The exercises were opened at ten o'clock by a fervent
prayer.
Then followed the regular programme, a , ' follows
READING OF THE SCRIPTURES
'MILK-ANTUDIS,
Essay—ft Sorroutht Crown of &M 00.% in the Raman
kitten of Happier Thingz."
Compooeil anit read by Mita Eliza D. Wood.
Recila tion— , . The Rising of the People."
Mlles Louisa B. Terry.
- -
MC SIC—DUET.
Miss Virginia F. Night and Miss Maria L. Eveland
Essay—t 6 The Midnight Burial',
Commend and read by Mks Isabel McAdam,
RffiNtiO4 — " s4tt In /leaven."
Miss Maggie Hergeglielmer.
5111810—TRIO.
Miss Mervinia Holladay, Miss Sallie Mullen; and Miss
Mary Heller.
Essoy—"Prieon Nl7ork,"
Composed by Mee Sarah J. Campbell.
Tread by. Mies Emma E. Baker.
neeitaHon—. , Jepthab's Daughter."
Recitation- 4 . Jonathan to John
Miss Fanny Wood.
Essay-4 , The Kingdom of Cotton."
Composed by Miss Ellen K. Bartol.
Bead by Miss Martha W. l'edrick.
Recitation—" Sir John Franklin."
Miss Clara Fisher and Miss Victorino Brook.
Then followed a thalamic, from tl Appearances are De
ceitful," repeated by request, in which the following la
dies participated : Mae Annie M. Sonmeillan, Miss E.
F. Culin, Miss Juliet Thacher, Miss Sarah J. Campbell,
Miss Josephine Showard, Miss Ellen K. Darlols Mies
Jane Adams, Miss Gertrude L. Payne, Miss Annie P.
Johnson, Miss Lizsie Farnon, Miss Mary P. Hubbard,
abd Bliss Annie L. Byram.
MUSIC-SOLO
Mg Ella Murdoch.
Mr. Philip A. Cregar then delivered the diplomas to
the graduating elms. In doing so he addrealed the
young ladies as fhllows :
•, LADIES : In presenting you this testimony of your
having successfully - completed the course of studies as.
signed to this institution, I sever the tie which has bound
us together as teacher and pupil.
"Although the daily intercourse which has so long
HubMkted betweP Itg is to ow, tbo Moot) MO we
feel in your welfare can only terminate with life Itself,
The faithfulness with which you have here per
formed your duty furnishea a euro guarantee that you
will adorn the various walks of life in which your future
may he cast.
"Hitherto you have been accustomed to look to your
teachers for aid and direction in - all your undertakings.
to oecome gnat.. t.,,,,tdmrs, and alt
of you are, in a greater degree, to become self-reliant.
"Trust not too much In yourselves, nor lean with too
great cordid me on the arm of flesh; but iu all the view.
situdee of life took wigdoiti frdin Him Lelia gilVeth Jlbbriliy
and uphraideth not.
" You will thus he enabled successfully to perform all
the lessons of life, and at its close receive from your
Heavenly Maker the plaudit of well done.' "
The following is the list of graduates: Isabel Mae Adam,
Ellen Fannie Culin, Ellen K. Bartol. Annie Atkins, Ger
trude L. Payne, Elizabeth A, Longetreth, Josephine
Showard, Marie &Banners, Maggie Hergeshalmer, Mar
garet P. Brooke, LIMO Flan, Sarah E. Leathem, Lizzie
Farnon, Marla L. Eveland, Fanny Wood, Martha W.
Pedrick, Mary P. Hubbard, Margaret E. Braum, Juliet
Thacker, Ella M. Thorne, Jane Adams, Anna L. Byratn,
Rosa Hughes, Eliza D. Wood, Eilalla R. Baker, Anna N.
Soumeillan, Victorine H. Brooke, Anna E, Rowland,
Sarah Jane Campbell, Annie I. Johnson, Louisa B.
Terry, Grace D, Damien, Virginia F. Knight, Clara V.
Fisher, Amin E. Crozier, Josephine Kimes, Maggie 0.
Montgomery, Mak gle B. Dunn, Addle A. McMullen, and
Mary Mackey.
The exercises then closed with a chorus, sang by the
young ladiee, and the audience separated.
Many of the addresses were delivered with much grace
and force. "Prison Work," by Miss Sarah J. Campbell,
was pleasantly written ; the tame young lady gave effec
tively a ludicrous part In the closing dialogue. One of
the best essays was that entitled " Tho Kingdom of Cot.
ton." The music is always a feature of these exhibitions
ARRIVAL OF THE NEW YORR, SEVENTY
sEvErre .—The Seventy seventh Regiment of New York
arrived at Washington-street wharf, about twelve o'clock
on Thursday night. 7 hey were as fine n looking body
of men as any that have come front that State. Very
few regiments have passed over this route for some time,
and a full regiment has become, In a measure, a novelty.
The regiment was handsomely entertained at the Be.
fretsbment Saloons, and were loud in their praise of the
liberality at Philadelphia me. They bitiYHted i,p WAA
ington street to Broad, about three o'clock restorday
morning, where they took the cars for WAshington.
Colonel Greene commends the regiment.
The Union Refreshment Committee have received the
sum of 8.40 from Company K, One Hundred and Fourth
Regiment, Colonel Davis ' as a testimonial for the kind
ness they received from the committc e on leaving for the
seat of war.
The coiinnittee of Indira of this saloon for tha relief of
the wounded and sick soldiers at Mille Missouri, would
again remind our citizens that all donations will be sent
forward shortly, and those who desire to relieve the suf
fering volunteers of Missouri should baud In their con
tributions as early as possible.
A DESERVED TRIBUTE TO AN ESTIMABLE
Omer:B.—We had the pleasure, last evening, of in•
seeming a haxdsome Sabre, sash, and accoutrements pre
sent,' to Lieutenani.3olin A. Miami, regimental quar
termaster of the Second Cavalry, P. V., Col. It, Butler
Price, now encamped at Point Breeze Park. The sabre
is handsomely chased and ornamented, and boars the in
scription "Presented to John A. neon, regimental
quartermaster Second Cavalry, Pa., by his friends."
The scabbard is magnificently gilded and bronzed, and is
the handiwork entire of Philadelphia artisans. The sash
is one of the most superb sreclntens of skill we have ever
These tributes of esteem are well deserved by the wor•
thy recipient, for no man occupying the position aquas , .
termnster has ever done more towards those whose pro
vince it was for him to look to than Lieutenant Ellison.
At the encampment at Point Breeze he has provided tim
ber far flooring the tents, and also an ample quantity for
building a cookhouse for each company. He Is much
liked and respected by his fellow•oflicers and the entire
command.
THE CASE OF THOMPSON' vs. EWlNG.—Yes
tardily morning, in the Court of Common Fleas, Judges
Thempaeu nisi Tinily*, the contested election coati of
Thompson . vs. Ewing was called up for argument, on the
motion of the respondent, Shuffle Ewing, to (Plinth the
petition on the ground of its manifold inconsistent and
contradictory specifications. James N. Gowen, W. L.
Hirst, and Geo. M. Wharton, appear for Mr. Ewing, and
Mr. Thompson, F. C. Brewster, and M. Russel Thayer,
for Mr. Thompson.
CHARGED WITH RORTIERTiThOMEIS Jarrott
wes arrested in the Twenty-second ward, on Thu red ay
afternoon, on the charge of being concerned in the lar
ceny of a lot of Clothing, front the yard of the dwelling of
We. Elizabeth Markle. on Lehman street, Germantown,
a few evenings since. The stolen property was found in
the house of Jarrett. Dirs. Jarrett, who is believed to
have been the thief, escaped from the officers. She made
a pretence of going into the cellar to obtain some coal,
and then made her way out through the window, without
bonnet or shoes. She was arrested yesterday morning.
Doll' prisoners were held to hill by Alderman King.
ALLEOEb ASSAUT WITH INTENT TO KILL.
A men named John Bodey, residing at the Rising Situ
village, in the Twenty-third ward, was arrested, day
before yesterday, for having turned his family out of the
house, and assaulting tile wife with an intent to kill. He
had a gun, with which he threatened to shoot his wife,
The weapon was very heavily charged, the load measur
ing between three and four inches. Bodey was committed
by Ablernum Bouchet,
A Goon APPOlNTMENT.—Lieutottant
F, Baury. late of Colonel Small's regiment, has been
appointed ordnance officer on the ataff of Brigadier
General Hooker. now commanding on the Potomac.
Lieutenant B. is well known in this city, and held In
high esteem. This promotion is a due appreciation of
a young and gallant officer. Brigadier General Hooker
is surrounded by officers of high military standing. He
lifffisqr fi gre`til!qe er West VeiPti 794 In 111Y;si
co with great distinction.
A COUNTERFEIT PASSER.—Yesterday a man
named Cornelius Boyer was committed by Alderman
Beitler. to answer the charge of passing, and attempting
to pass, counterfeit three•dollar notes on the Columbia
Bank, of Columbia county.,Three attempts were made
to shove the mono). on Owen 0111elce, of West Philadel
phia, and on Kelly & Stuartt tavernAertpera in kick.
motel. Boyer was held to answer In 83,000, and In de.
fault thereof was committed.
MILITARY FUNERAL.—The funeral of Cor
poral Walker. of this city, who died on the 30th ult.,
at Camp Graham, Washington, D. C., will take place
tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon, at three o'clock, Of
fivers, nou•commiesioned officers, and soldiers. out
duty, are respectfully invited. He was an exemplary
young man, and beloved by all who knew him. He left
ihia City with the Twenty-third Rogiinent, Unload
airney
SYMPTOMS OF SPRlNG.—Yesterday was really
the most creditable day we have had for some months.
The sun came out bright and clear, and the effect of his
smile was to bring out the promenaders, who have been
wrapped away in torpidity all winter.
SENTENCE OF AN INCENDIARY.—Yesterday
George Atitineoin convicted of 111 chnrge of morn was
benteneed to two riirn ma tilts titOtlttib . anwaniaing fa
the Eastern Penitentiary,
Cosisarrco.—Charles Thomas, charged with
robbery at the La Pierre HOMO, who has had several
hearings before Alderman Beltler, has been easily coat.
Knitted for trial.
IN Town.—Major General B. F. Butler,
from Washington, arrived at the Continental Hotel on
Tburpuißy night. Yesterday morning he left for Boston
to completo the erromputento for his ortps4l49o,
Mize Lizzie P. Flap
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