Cl]* J)rm. THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1862 A PAPER JOB THE CAMP AND FIBESIDE. FORNEYS WAR PRESS* A Sn.ENJ>IJ> NUMBKB FOR SATURDAY, JUROJI 8. KNGBAVIXGS. —Major Geueral Ulysses S. Grant, U< nimaiider of the Army that Captured Fort Donolson — Brigadier General Curtis, Commander of the Army in Pursuit of Price, in Arkansas—Brigadier General Gar field, who Defeated Humphrey Marshall, nt Prestoubnrg, KthtficViy — Y it?\* of the Army Hospital* corner of Broad and Cherry streets, Philadelphia—View of the Interior of a Soldier's 0 dun at Camp Pier pout—View of the Inte rior of a Colonel’s Tent—Fsm-Simllea of a Southern Sliin p)aster and a Five-cent Certificate, found at Roanoke Island, WAR TALE—Dave Blak*lj‘ 7 tW Scout of Fort Do- EDITORIALS.—The Latest War News—The New Governor of Tennessee—The Suppression of War Intel ligence—The Desperate Counsels of the Southern Jour nals—The Prophecies of a Year Ago—The Mossago of Jeff Davis— I Tho arguments of the Secessionists in Eng land and America—Death of General F. \V. Lander— n Freedom ” in the South—The Evacuation of Columbus. FROM GEN. BANKS’ DEPARTMENT.—Occupa tion of Harper’s Ferry and Charlestown by General Banka' Division—Rejoicing of the People—Martiusbm g Occupied. FROM GEN. BUELL'S DEPARTMENT.—Thu Re bel** Surrounded at Murfreeeboro’: General Buell De mands Their Unconditional Surrender—Oilicial Report of an Kxptdilion up the Tennessee River to Ea3tport, Mississippi. FROM GEN. HALLECK’S DEPARTMENT.—The Capture of Fayetteville—United States Troops Poisoned: General HallecK’a Retaliation on Ibo Vriaoimrs—Evaeu ation of Columbus. GEN. BURNSIDE’S EXPEDITION.—Letter from Our Own Comspondent—Official Rebel Report of the Engagement at Roanoke Island. FROM THE SOUTH.—Message of Jeff Davis— A Glopiuy I'rnsiu ct For Mia Goafe<l©ra«y, THE LETTERS OF « OCCASIONAL.”—The Or der of Secrotary Stanton—The Inaugural of Jeff Davis— fh« Conflict of Opinions—The Breckinridge Democracy —Jeff Davis end the Secession of South Carolina—Tlw Mission of Andrew Johnson. SPECIAL DESPATCHES FROM TIJB CAPITAL.— The Military Government of Tennessee—Death of Gen. Lander—Appointments to the Naval Academy—Tho Monarchy for Mexico—Deaths of Pennsylvaniaus. LATEST NEWS. —Highly Important Intelligence —Occupation of Colmnlms, Kentucky, by United States TrOoj*—lmjortAnk Treasury Circular—Tho Wur in MU eouri; Jeff Thompson’s “Secret Expedition” Pursued into the Swamps—Six Pieces of Cannon Captured. WAB POETRY.—Fort Donelaon—“ Fort Donolson Taken” at Camp Griflin, Ya.—The Cavalry Charge— On the Shores of Tennessee—“ God is a Union Man ” A riPßii—Jeff Davis’ Inauguration, WAB WIT AND HUMOR. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.—The Money N Market—Weekly Review of the Philadelphia Markets. Single Copies for sale at the Counter of The Press. Tbh-VS : One copy, one year, S 2 ; Three copies, one year, $5• Five i-npien. one year, SB. the latest war news. Tho flag of truce which arrived from Cranoy Island at Fortress Monroe, on Tuesday, brings us a large batch of Southern news. Colonels OoroOraa and Wilcox are at Kichmond waiting to be convoyed to Fortresss Monroe. Martial law has been pro* claimed in Kichmond and Norfolk, and all persons having arms in their possession are ordered to de liver them up to the Ordnance Department. Tho people of Kichmond are greatly alarmed, and a belief prevails that a Union conspiracy exists in their midst. John Minor Kotts and a number of other prominent citizens, suspected of entertaining Union sentiments, have been arrested and thrown into Order reigns in Nashville. The Mayor has issued a proclamation to the citizens, in which he invokes them to return to their business pursuits, and as sures them that they will be protected in their per sons and property. The county elections will be held on the regularly-appointed days, and all civil business will be conducted as heretofore. The Unin men are beginning to make their appearance, but it will take some time to develop the feeling that has been so thoroughly crushed. The report which we published several days ago, to the effect that the Nash ville , whioh recently left Southampton, had entered Wilmington, North Carolina, after having successfully run the block ade, is confirmed by news which wo publish this morning. By way of Havana, we learn that Wm. L. Yan cey had left that port in disguise, on board of the rebel schooner Wide Atvaie. The captain of the Ship Labuan, captured by the U. S. steamer Port smouth, had arrived at Havana, and entered his protest before the English consnl. Our correspondent at Fortress Monroe sends us the Atlanta (Ga.) Confederacy, of Sunday; the Raleigh (N. C.) State Journal , of Satnrday, and ths Norfolk Hay 2/ooZ-, of Tuesday, from whioh we have made liberal extracts for our first page. The official report of Gen. Pillow of the battle at Fort Donelson will repay perusal. By the arrival of the mail steamship Canada at Haliiax we have two days later news from Europe. The debate on the American blockade still con tinued, and Mr. Layard, in response to a question, stated that the Government would present the papers in relation to that matter on the 21 th or 25th inet. Lord Palmerston, in reply to a question from Mr. Haiiburlon, stated that the negotiations in relation to the San Juan disputes had been sus pended in consequence of the civil war now raging in this country. congress Yesterday. Senate. — Mr. Sherman from the Naval Commit tee, reported a bill regulating the pay of the Navy Department. Mr. Sumner introduced a bill to provide for car rying the United States mails to foreign ports. Re ferred. The confiscation bill was takes up and advocated at) length by Mr. Morrill, (Me.) Its further con sideration was then posponed until to-day. House. —Mr. Duell, of New York, introduced a bill to increase the number of cadets in tbe Military Academy. Mr. Crittenden, of Kentucky, from the Commit tee on Foreign Affairs, reported a bill making an appropriation of 60,353 thalers, the proportion of the United States due to the King of Hanover for the aholition of the Stodt dues. The bill was passed. Mr. Duell, from the Revolutionary Tension Com* mittee, reported a bill providing that no claims for pensions or increase of pensions to the widows or children of Revolutionary soldiers shall be allowed, unless the claim is fully established. Mr. Blair, from the Military Committee, reported a bill defining the pay end emoluments of army officers, and providing for the compensation of loyal citizens whoEe property has been destroyed by our troops as a military necessity. Mr. Dunn, from the Military Committee, reported a bill, which was passed, providing for the appoint ment of hospital chaplains. The Senate’s amendments to the legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill, were then taken up. Among the amendments concurred in was one that the compensation law shall not be construed to include more than two mileages for tne present Congress, and another appropriating the unexpended balance for the construction of the Philadelphia post office. Pennsylvania Legislature. Senate.—Mr. Connell presented the memorial of the Alumni Association of this city, asking the re organization of the Board of School Controllers. Mr. Benson introduced a bill to allow the Phila delphia and Erie Railroad Company to build late ral roads not exceeding fifteen miles in length. House.—Mr. Hopper, of Washington, presented a resolution instructing the Committee of Ways and Means to inquire into the expediency of increasing the rates of license for the sale of ardent spirits at least 50 per cent., and the collateral inheritance tax to 10 per cent. Referred. An amendment to the meehaniss'-lien law pro vides that liens for repairs authorized by this act shall not have priority over any liens commenced before such repairs. It isfitting that the new kingdom of Italy, through its shrewd and patriotic Minister, Baron Ricasooi, should so cordially congratu - late the American Government upon the suc cessful termination of the Trent affair. In doing this, the Prime Minister of Victor Emmanuel alludes most happily to the rela tions existing between the Uiilted States and Italy, and particularly to the free form of go vernment involved in these nations. Such a compliment to Mr. Lincoln will go far towards giving a practical effect to the statesmanship of Mr. Seward. It shows that, in sending the two rebel traitors to banishment over the seas, he not only made a graceful concession to the spirit of friendship existing between America and the European Powers, but performed an act of diplomacy, the good effects of which time alone can determine. The Wagoner of the Alleghanies.—We un derstand that most of the seats in the Academy of Music have been sold for Mr. Murdoch’s reading to-night. Bo far, indeed, does the desire to hear Mr. Read’s poem extend, that offers have been made to Mr. Murdoch to repeat the same on Satur day night. By last evening all the parquet, par quet circle, and balcony seats, had been sold, and some of the seats were commanding a premium. Sale this day—6,oBo Shares Pennsylvania Mining Company, at 417 Walnut street, by M. Thomas A Sons. See advertisement. The Nashville and the Snmpter. 'flic pirate Nashville, having skulked down tlio Southampton channel, protected by a Bri tish frigate, has likewise skulked into Beaufort liarlior, protected by the American flag. The Nashville is of such trifling consequence, in a maritime point of view, that we cannot regret her escape, particularly as she lias effected little, either as a privateer or as a smuggler. She sailed from a blockaded port when the Union navy was feeble and almost disorga nized, but returns to find a man-of-war oppo site every seaport town. Since lier departure our navy has achieved the splendid successes of Port Boyal, Savannah, Port Henry, and Roanoke. The city ol’ Nashville, whence she derived her name, has yielded allegiance to the Union arms, and parts of five disloyal commonwealths have been occupied. She ar rived at a British port when the British peo ple and press were clamorous for Southern recognition; sho remained to see the cause of the Confederacy disowned, and its hope of foreign alliance utterly prostrated. Sho left North Carolina when tlio rebel armies were believed to be invincible, and the rebel strongholds impregnable; she returns to find North Carolina panic-stricken and virtu ally an inland State, with the Confederate Gi'brallars yielding, one by one, to valorous attack or masterly strategy. Beleaguered by open enemies, and conscious of secret enemies within her territories, the Nashville lias truly happened at home in an evil time, and her crew may soon he utterly without either home or territory. Without a navy, and with a dis sentions and demoralized army, the land ser vice is the only one that can engross the crew of the Nashville. If they do not volunteer at once, they will probably be drafted ; if they do not put to the right about, and go to sea at once, they will probably bo included in the forthcoming surrender of Beaufort; and If they do put to sea, the harbors of Europe will be closed against them, and no Shannons be at hand to stand between them and the avenger. In any case, it seems to us the Nashville will fare badly. Blit if it were not contrary to ♦lie usages Of war, wo should wish to see tho Nashville make a second trip to Southampton. She would, probably, have tho pleasant surprise on her second return, to find no blockado at all, the necessity for it having passed by in ♦he occupation of the whole South, inland and seaward. She would also return in time to accept of President Lincoln's general amnesty, or, more probably, of the benefit of an act of Congress extending the privileges of treason to salts and landsmen. A more fortunate cruise lias been that of the pirate Sumpter, whose commander, if we are to credit tlio English papers, has been engaged in the daring work of burning merchant schooners, and southing the pockets of their captains. Being enabled, in this way, to pay their passage to Cadiz ami Gibraltar, tbe crow of the Sumpter find themselves out of funds, and, in imitation of the Richmond Govern ment, make strenuous efforts to negotiate a loan. Indeed, some of the sailors have even deserted the ship, intending to make a tour of the continent on foot. It is not unlikely that they will take to higliwaving or begging, or some other congenial employment, and so be come candidates for European recognition in that way. If the Sumpter should finally bor row, or beg, or steal a quantity of coals, in I need of which she is said to stand, and so ! reach Charleston harbor, poorer than at her j departure, she may find that Sumpter has I turned against Sumpter; or, in other words, ! that the renowned fortress, hallowed by the J shedding of the first loyal blood, has been re- I manded to the United States, and Charleston j occupied. There is, therefore, to-day no pri i vateer vessel at sea, at least so far as is known, i while the legitimate American navy is fast ap ; proximating to a like magnitude with the ] navies of the great maritime nations of Europe. ; And the projector of a great Southern navy, | who predicted that “ our mercantile marine i must either sail under foreign flags, or rot at ! our wharves,” has lived long enough in exile I to see his maritime hopes extinguished, and ' the two or three Confederate vessels that re ! main chased in harbor and on sea, with the j Union or with British colors at their mastheads i to protect them. The responsibilities of public men, in this hour of national tribulation, are groat. In measuring their action we must remember their position, and tlio interests they represent. Between those in power and those people who place them in power there is a strong relation ship. “ The administrator of laws,” says Mr.- Bvlwer, in his recent romance, “ is at heart no little in awe of the autocrat of proprieties; as authority, howsoever established, is la awe of opinion, howsoever capricious.” There is not a man in either branch of Congress who does not stand in immediate awe of his constituents. Many of them represent peculiar ideas, or strict party organizations. Many of them shape their action by the dictation of local and State conventions, and all are more or less controlled by the prejudices and theories of their fellow-citizens and constituents. In some cases the control of these public men amounts to almost unresisting servitude, and we very often see independent and brave men the mere echo of absurd prejudices. Thus, most of the Democratic members of the House of Repre sentatives are voting under the leadersliip of Mr. Yallandigiiam, simply because they deem their chance of re-election to depend upon the preference of a part*' organization. The inte grity of such an organization is considered to be essential to their personal preferment, and, therefore, many of the ablest and best ol them find themselves unwittingly In the position of hostility to the very principles they were elected to represent. There arc undoubtedly many Republicans who would be glad to shape their course on a more comprehensive basis, if they did not feel tho weight Of that local public opinion which advocates mere theories. To sec independent men in this position may cause a feeling of regret—but they certainly deserve the consideration which we arc at all times anxious to bestow upon representative public men. Of all our public men, there is no one whose responsibilities are so great as those of Presi dent Lincoln. His constituency comprise the whole country. He cannot be the friend of any one interest to the prejudice of an other, nor must he ignore one sentiment to give force and vitality to antagonistic sentiments. He must listen to the appeals, the arguments, and the complaints of everybody the really loyal as well as the professedly loyal— foreign ministers and distinguished strangers —officers and privates, philanthropists and politicians, partisans and patriots, patricians and plebeians. One moment he is called upon by an ultra Republican,«=tha next moment by an ultra Democrat. He meets conservative Republicans and conservative Democrats, — men from the Border States, or representatives from a far-off Cotton State. The citizen of California presses the claim of his State for railroads and telegraphs,—the citizen of Maine presses the claim of his State for fishing boun ties and reciprocity with Canada, —New York asks free trade for her commerce, Pennsylva nia asks protection for her manufactures; and thus every interest, theory, and belief, —from the patentee with his scheme for a compre hensive knapsack to the statesman who advo cates an invasion of Canada or a partition of Mexico—must be entertained and considered by the Chief Magistrate. When we consider, too, that unlike Repre sentatives or Senators, he is not supposed to he a candidate for re-election, (for we take it for granted that the day of Presidential re elections is" over,) he cannot stand In any fear of liis constituency—nor shape his action for a nomination at the hands of any political con vention. The constituency whose opinions he must court will be found in the unborn generations, who will look upon this era with the calm, impartial eye of the student. He lives for the future. The emer gencies and trials of his high station make him of necessity a patriotj and give to his decisions the weight of undoubted autho rity. He may be a Cromwell or a Nero, and, with the natural desire of all men to he loved and revered when they are gone, every mo tive, every impulse, every interest, loads him to be wise and great. In his mind mere party feelings must gradually subside—lie has so many real inducements to do right, and so few allurements to do wrong, unless insti gated by the Satanic influences that con trolled and crushed James Buchanan. There fore, when we consider that Mr. Lincoln is beset by all manner of theories, and continually pressed by politicians of every sentiment to inaugurate a certain course of policy, we can appreciate the embarrassments of his position. And when we consider that in President Lincoln we have a pure, honest, and sagacious patriot, we can feel assured that any policy ho may suggest will he prompted by the desire to do the greatest amount of good to the whole Republic. GotkunOß Sprague, of Rhode Island, al though a young, is a wise man. He has put a most effectual stop to the intrigues of the partisans in that State, who, appreciating the general desire in favor his re-election, has tened to put him in nomination as a candidate for Governor, and did not scruple to place him on a platform from which they proclaimed almost open sympathy with treason. Tho Governor politely refuses to mount tho scaf fold constructed for his execution. His letter accepting the nominlttion for Governor is as follows : Providence, February 27,1882. Gentlemen : You hare ooinmunicated to me the intelligence that I have this day unanimously been nominated for re-election for Governor of this'state, by the Constitutional Union Convention now in ses sion in this city. I have not seen the resolutions which your Convention has passed, and, with my ideas of duty in this great national emergency, con sider it of little importance that I should know what they are. Ido not feel bound by party resolutions or party platforms. My duty, in the present con dition oi public affairs, is to my country, and to do all in my power to preserve tbe Federal Constitu tion and to restore the Federal Union. This has been my position since the commencement of the Struggle to maintain the Federal Government and to put down rebellion, and this will continue to be my position until this great work is fully accom plished. You will please make my sincere acknowledg ments to the members of the Convention for this mark of continued confidence, and to say to them that I accept of their nomination. Vory truly yours, Wm. Sprague. The so-called Rhode Island Democrats, whoso resolutions wo ventilated in these columns a few days ago, (much, as we perceive, to the surprise of the Providence Post, of a recent date,) will observe from this letter that the Governor gracefully declines the poison wreath they offer to him. And wc honor him for his good sense. He puts the whole creed and duty of patriotic men in a single sentence, “ to maintain the Federal Government and to put down rebellion.” The “ Democrats ”of Rhode Island took a different view. They mingled their professed devotion to the cause of flic country with bitter assaults upon the party of President Lincoln and tender con dolcmcnts with the traitors in arms. And for this, doubtless, the Governor discards and disavows their platform. Wo have soen no more polite and well-deserved rebuke of im pertinent partisanship than his short axd good-humored letter. The Providence Post, which, from being a pretentious and pretended Douglas paper, has become the mere month-picco of the stale treason and calumnies of the worst Breckin ridge school, and the editor of which was tho author of the resolutions so coolly repudiated by Governor Spraoue, proves the justice of our comments upon these resolutions in the following editorial views, published since tile adjournment of tho Democratic State Con vention : 11 Slavery existed in twelve of the thirteen States when tho Government was established, and did not at all interfere with our political harmony. Wo agreed to let italene. If we had kept our agree ment, there would have been no trouble. But we of tbe North set out to legislate for the South, and the South resisted. Imagining that wo meant to go farther than we had gone or really intended to go. she organized rebellion—just as we should have done, probably, if she had in tike manner inter fered with and threatened any of our peculiar in stitutions. It was interference, and threatened interference, or apprehended interference with State Eights, which caused the rebellion. And we frankly admit that if we cannot consent to stop this interference, and ail show or suspicion of it, this particular Federal Government which we are now struggling to maintain, must have an end ; and we must have tw# or three separate govern ments—art Republican it may he —in its stead. Treason more rank, falsehood more brazen, has never appeared in the Charleston Mercury or Richmond Enquirer. The victories of our army and navy, the bravery of Burnside, and the self-sacrificing patriotism of SrhAOui;, have not served to moderate these incarnate traitors, who under the name of Democracy still insult the loyal people of the loyal States, and clamor for a division of the Union, while our soldiers are fighting to maintain it- It is unnecessary to unmask malignants like these. They glory in their shame, and court the con demnation of tlieir countrymen. Let us not he deceived by entrusting to them the reins of Government. We see it stated that General Buckner, now incarcerated in Fort Warren, recently observed to a gentleman of Albany, while speaking with reference to the battle of Bull Bun: “That battle was a most unfortunate thing for the South, and a most fortunate thing for the North.” “ Nothing,” said the rebel officer, “ has more vexed me than the apathy of the Southern people. The effect of the battle refcrredTlo was to inspire tho Southern ers with a blind confidence, and lull them into a false security. The effect upon the North erners, on tbe other hand, was to arouse, mad den, and exasperate.” This is a truthful, significant, and prophetic admission, whatever may have been the pur pose of its author in giving it utterance. Its truth is the truth that lias inspired us with unanimity without enforcement; courage to meet the dangers that have menaced us at home and abroad without recklessness or rash ness, and confidence in our national vitality, power, and resources, without any lack of en thusiasm in the work that has devolved upon us as a sacred duty. It is significant as showing that neither unanimity, courage, nor confidence inspires the deluded Southern people—as showing that the novelty of their position before the world having worn away, (and the certainty of that position, equivocal as it is, being untenable much longer having impressed them with dread forebodings for the fnture), thoy have' settled down beneath a pail of apathy, that is destined to be their treason’s fu neral-shroud. All this was known to us be fore. "We knew that the South could never be a unit while loyal lips were closed within its territories, and the love of tho Revolutionary flag still lingered unquenchable in many a rebellious bosom. We knew that courage in the cause of treason was a meta physical impossibility. We knew that what passed for courage, behind masked batteries, was but a momentary frenzy, or, more likely still, a vain boast caught up by lying journals to strengthen the drooping faction until affairs should take a providential turn; until Lan cashire should break tho blockade, for in stance; or until Great Britain should make a casus belli of an act of courteous for bearance and international comity. And we knew that confidence in the one rosource, cotton, whose power lias been paralyzed, was a fond delusion worthy a race of hasheesh enters. All these things were known to us, just as they were known to Jefferson Davis, who, in the first sentence of his recent inau gural, confessed that the South had under taken more than it had the power to accom plish. Nevertheless, the words of Mr. Buck ner, though only a confirmation of our previ ous knowledge, are a confirmation that we had little cause to hope for or expect, and therefore we esteem them significant. We readily agree that the battle of Bull Run, even admitting it to have been a ■ defeat to the Federal arms, is far from settled as having beep ft disaster to the Federal cause. And such was precisely the view of it taken by every Northern journal of any influence, when the full intelligence was received. Its effect, indeed, was to “ arouse, madden, and exaspe rate” ns ; but our madness has a . wonderful method in it, (see Port Royal, Roanoke, Donelson, Nashville, Clarksville, Columbus, etc.,) and all our exasperation is consecrated to avenge the memory of- Sumpter : -■ Sweet are the uses of adversity, Which, like a toad, ugly and venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in its head.’’ Punch Satirical. The last number of Punch shows the changes in British polioy towards the United States. It has oily h&lf a dozen hits, not more mortal than if a bulrush had been the weapon, and a single en graving. This last, entitled “ The Holiday Task,” represents Mr. Punch, as a schoolmaster, in full academical costume, graciously receiving tiro jacketed pupils, one very much stunted, (these are Palmerston and P.ussell,) who groan under the weight of an immense folio, inscribed “The Ame rican Difficulty with England.” To them, Dr. Punch saya: “I am much pleased, my dear young friends, that yon have employed the vacation to such good purpose.” We shall be obliged as well as surprised by any one’s pointing out the wit or satire of such a cartoon as this. Large Sale of Prv Goods —Also, A Whole sale Stock.—The attention of purchasers Is re quested to the large and fresh assortment of British, Erench, German, India, and domestic dry goods, hosiery, Ac. Also, an entire wholesale stock of very desirable staple and fancy goods, embracing about 725 lots of woolens, worsteds, linens, COttOOS, and dike, to be peremptorily Bold, by catalogue, for cash, commencing this morning, at 10 o’clock, the sale to be continued, without intermission, all day, by John B. Myers A Co., auctioneers, Nos. 232 and 234 Market street. THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 6,1862; LETTER FROM “OCCASIONAL.” The sympathizers with Secession are greatly elated at what they regard as the prospect of divisions among the avowed friends of the Government and the war. They hail every indication of dissension and disorganization among this body of patriotic men with opon exultation. In your city they glorify over the di“pnte between tho “ People’s” and the Re publican organizations, and whenever a vote is taken in either House of Congress showing the slightest dissatisfaction among the sup porters of the Administration, thoy base upon it the most extravagant calculations. Fore warned is forearmed. 'We cannot keep too prominently in view the necessity of a cordial understanding among all those who have thus far harmoniously and effectually acted toge ther. let ns always remember that the triumph of the Democratic organization under its present leaders, no matter what their profes sions, will be greeted by the traitors in arms as their own victory. Everything that can be ho norably conceded in order to accomplish a thorough and hearty consolidation of all loyal men should be conceded. Let us bear in mind that while this great body of the people are a controlling majority of the adhering States, and that to them, and to them only, can be safely entrusted the great quostions grow ing out of the war, there are still honest dif ferences of opinion among them. But they agree upon cardinal and leading principles, and this fact should be used, and used at once, to put an end to all dissensions. In the ad justment of the various questions now beforo Congress our public men should act as states men, not as politicians. They should recollect that it is their duty to respect the opinions of those who concur in a determined prosecution of the war, and in conscientious opposition to the authors of the rebellion. Notwithstand ing the objections of a number of the loyal Representatives and Senators from the South ern States, a very tittle examination will show that these men themselves are ready to sus tain tho most rigorous legislation against the traitors. Upon them, and upon their consti tuents, many of the horrors of war have fallen with the greatest severity, and no act of Con gress, whether an act to expel doubtful men, or to forfeit the rights of the rebels, can go beyond many of the measures adopted by their State Legislatures. It is of first and last im portance that the votes of these Southern States should be secured to the Administra tion. There is no reason why any portion of the loyal Southern people should be in duced to strengthen the so-called Democratic party. There is a natural antagonism to that party, as at present organized aud led, among these voters. The war aga inst them has been conducted by the chiefs of the Breck inridge conspiracy. All those who precipi tated the rebellion laid the foundations for the overthrow of the Democracy by the defeat of Stephen A. Douglas, and it would ho mon strous if by any misunderstanding or mistake they should be forced to choose between the tried and trusted friends of the Administra tion and our country ’s cause, and those who are laboring to seize tlie reins of power in order to rescue from punishment tho traitors in arms, and to bring them back once more to lord it over a majority of the American peo ple. How much better, then, for the Repub licans to look the future frankly in the face and to heal all divisions in their own ranks by adopting at the earliest day such u policy as will concentrate around the Administration the whole strength of the true friends of tho Government ? The funeral of General Lander will take place to-morrow, and will bo a most imposing and solemn display. The body was borne from the residence of Secretary Chase, where Mrs. Lander has been sojourning since she received news of the death of her gallant husband, and will be conveyed to his native State of Massachusetts for final interment. Lander was the Murat of the war. He had the en thusiasm, the dash, the noble carriage, and the utter recklessness of danger, which cha racterized the French hero. He believed in the justice of this great struggle for human freedom and constitutional rights. Born of the people, inured to hardship and toil by his long experience on the plains, and deeply im bued with the conviction that it was his duty to offer his life to his country, he exercised Ml Influence over his men that made them all as courageous as himself. Despising the routine of the martinets, he chafed under control, and seized upon every opportunity to make war on his own account. Had he lived, he would have achieved the highest military honors. Dying in the prime of life, he lias left behind him a name to fame that will never, never die. Occasional. It-is almost time for the Southern ladies to be organizing and arming. Mr. Roger A. Frtor, in Ms celebrated charleston speech, stated that they intended to do both when the South should he imperilled. Mr. Albert Pike embodied the same pledge in one of his characteristic poems. Indeed, if we may credit our files of a year ago, tho ladies thorn* selves promised to drill, equip, and volunteer, and Miss Martha Haines Butt read a poem before the James River Blues, wherein sho likened the female brayes of Kichmond to some renowned women of Carthage, who made bow-strings of their hair. By this time wo expected to have seen a whole division—at least a brigade—of these Amazons. The Mexican women, however, have led them in this regard, as we are told that Guadalajara has contributed a hundred females, armed with lassoes and knives, to drive back the Spaniards. There were, on the contrary, no female regiments at Roanoke or Nashville, although we should not wonder if some of the alleged men were rebel female* in disguise, Mr, Ftovn’s retreat, in this case, would prove to be a mere abduction—a polygamical ab duction we may call it. If, however, this sur mise be incorrect, the unchivalrous fact re mains that Miss Slidell Is the only veteran of tho war among all the ladies. She slapped Lieutenant Fairfax in the face, (according to the narrative of the veracious Captain Wil liams, R. N.,) and appeared to bo the solo Lydia Darrach of the campaign. The other old women—her father and Mason— made no resistance. Editor of The Press : The present epistle hag not been commenced with the expectation that it will present to your readers any news of startling character, for, exclusive of rumors, such news is Very scarce at present, and the prominent events, as they transpire, are of course forwarded to you by your Fortress Monroe correspondent. I shall, therefore, mostly confine myself at pre sent to a few remarks relative to the Union senti ment of this city, which is certainly adding “ a cubit (4 its stature” every day, and which manifest ed itself a few weeks since in a decided popular out break. Having witnessed that affair, I can assert that cheers were giTen for the Union, and those of the crowd who uttered them were not gibbotted to lamp-posts, hut walked off shortly after unmolested and self-possessed. Moreover, several of the daily papers, the En quirer and Examiner, for instance, have begun to quake like Belshazzar of old at the hand-writing on the wall, and such mottoes as '• The Union For ever,” “Tho Star-Spangled Banner forever,” “ Liberty and Union, one and inseparable,” have been placarded by some mysterious party or parties upon not a few of the most public promenades. As to what this change of sentiment is attributa ble opinions may differ. In my opinion, it is owing to a series of eauses, prominent among whiea may be mentioned the news of the recent disasters to the rebel arms, the proclamation of martial law in the city, the terrible stagnation in ail business in terests, the difficulty of obtaining even the neces saries of life, and the consequent suffering among the poorer classes, whs, if lucky enough to obtain employment of any kind, are compelled to take worthless Bcrip as pay. Every day there ore mur murings against the Government, and querulous doubts as to its power to accomplish the task it has sot out upon. The Richmond Whig is still co vertly hostile to the Administration, and loses no opportunity to give it a rub. A Union League has been organized here within the past month, and is daily receiving accessions to its ranks. Th* au thorities are not unaware of the fact, but have not taken any steps, so far as I am aware, to break it up. Yours, ■ From W. B. Zieber, South Third street, (on Tuesday evening,) advance copies of the Illustrated London News and Punch , both of the 15th ult. From S. C. Upham, 403 Chestnut'street, Illus trated London News of the 15th ult, and Illus trated News of the World. The latter gives a fine portrait, on steel, with a memoir, of Mrs. Stir ling, the celebrated English actress, and promises a portrait of President Lincoln, with its next issue. The best portraits of Mr. Lincoln that we have yet seen are the following—the vignette on the $5 U. S. Treasury notes, and a miniature in the Almanack de Gotha for 1802. Washington, March 5, 1862, LETTER FROM RICHMOND. The union sentiment. Ricuhond, Ya., Maroh 2,1362. Pictorials Received. FROM WASHINGTON. THE FRIENDSHIP OF ITALY. Interesting Diplomatic Correspondence. THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. CHAPLAINS FOR HOSPITALS, THE TAX BILL. THE CONFISCATION BILL. THE PHILADELPHIA POST OFFICE. Special Despatches to “ The Press.” Washington, Maroh 5, 1862. General Lander. The remains of Brigadier General F, >7* LAN j>er Arrived in this city this morning at two o'clock) by a special train, attended by a large body-guard. The body was immediately con yeyed to 410 Seventh street, where it was placed in possession of Prs. Brown and Alexander for embalmment- The body wss very much disoo lorcd) and fast decomposing; but the embalmment has saved it, and very much improved it in ap pearance. The remains will lie in state on Thursday, and then be sent home to bis friends. The disconsolate widow is now in this city, and Will attend the body to its final resting-place in Salem, Massachusetts. The funeral ceremonies, it is understood, will bo held at the Episcopal Church of the Rev. Dr. Hall, to-morrow afternoon, and tbe body will be taken to tbe railroad depot under a military escort, which has been ordered by the authorities. The guard of honor which accompanied the re mains from Camp Chase, under Captain Ambrose Thompson, is a detachment from a company of sharpshooters from the General’s native oity of Salem, which were with him when he was wounded at Edwards' Ferry»and were detailed to accompany him when be went to take command on the Upper Potomac, at his request. Pay of the Wavy—Abolishing Naval Agencies. Mr. Sherman, from the joint committee of the two Houses on retrenchment, reported back a bill to-day regulating the pay of the officers of the navy, and for other purposes. It differs materially from tbe bill referred to tbe committee on Janu ary 31, equalizing tbe pay of officers commanding squadrons, and on sea and shore duty, being of much detail in this respect. An additional section provides that, from and after the first day af July nest, all navy agencies and naval storekeepers’ of fices in the United States, and all hemp and live-oak agencies, be, and are hereby, abolished. The du ties heretofore performed by navy agents and naval storekeepers are to be discharged by paymasters Of the hftYj on duty at or near the different navy yards and stations, under such regulations as may be made by tho Secretary of the Navy, by order of the President. The elerie&l force now al lowed to navy agents and naval storekeepers will be retained. It is provided that all purchases made in open market shall be by the paymaster detailed for the duty heretofore performed by navy agents, upon requisitions approved by tbe com mandant of the navy yard, or other proper officer; and all such purchases shall be subject to tho ap proval of the commandant of the navy yard, or other proper officer, both as to price and quality, before the amount of such purchases shall be paid by the paymaster. Collectors of customs to perform the duty of live-oak timber agents, as formerly. The relative statement of the present and proposed pay of officers under this bill may be seenin the followieg abstract. The other officers’ salaries are reduced in like proportion : Captains: When commanding squadrons..... .85,000 $4,000 All others on duty at sea 4,200 0,360 On other duty. 3,600 2,800 On leave, or waiting orders. »»••«». 3,000 2,400 Commanders: On duty at sea first five years after date of conlniiepioD..; 2,825 2 500 On duty at sea second five years after date of commission 3,150 2,000 On other duty first years after date or c0mmi55i0n............. 2.662 1,800 The Confiscation Bill. Senator Morrill addressed the Senate for nearly two hours to-day, in favor of the confisoa tion bill introduced by Mr. Trumbull. He took -the ground that the nation being in a slate of war for the existence of the Government, had the constitutional right to confiscate property, and, in fact, exercise any power for its own preservation. Mr. Browning will speak to-morrow on the bill. The interest in Its passage is very great, as doubts exist as to the complexion of tbe Senate on tne subject. Chaplains; for Hospitals. Mr. Rice to-day reported a joint resolution from tbe Military Committee of the Senate, approving of the selections made by the President of chaplains for hospitals in the army, paying them the same as regimental chaplains. Not Restored. The Naval Committee of the Senate, to-day, re ported against restoring Lients. P. B. Turner and William R. W’oolsev to the active list of the navy. Fire in Georgetown. The residence of Count Mercier, the French minister, a spacious mansion, located in the centre of a beautiful grove on the heights of Georgetown, was destroyed by fire at an early hour this morn ing. Nearly all the costly furniture of the Count was consumed. General Fremont. General Fremont was among the spectators at the Capitol, this morning, and naturally attracted great attention. The evidence In his defence was not furnished by tbe Committee on the Conduct of lhe War, as many suppose, but was merely a tran script of the commnnication made to the committee by General Fremont. Bounty Lands. The clerical force of tho Pension Office has just resumed what is known as the bounty-land work, authorized under thfi (Wt of 1855. This business was suspended under the pressure of acts of later date, but the latter having been depressed by the war, the former has been considered. Long-pend ing applications will be speedily disposed of. Smithsonian Lectures. John g, Q, ABBOT will lecture at the Smithsonian Institute, on Friday next, under the auspices Of the Washington Lecture Association. His will be one of the last of the series which the association have agreed to present. General Bienker. The numerous charges made against General Blekker in the public press are being investigated by |he Senate, the War Department having fur nished them with the official information on the subject in their possession. An opportunity is thus afforded of Betting this matter right before the public—one attracting no little interest at this par ticular time to General B. and the public. Jail in the District of Columbia. A lively debate took place in the House to-day, on the Senate’s amendment to the civil appropria tion bill providing for a jail in this District. Mr. Roscoe CoNklikg, of Hear York, who is on the District Committee, delivered a few remarks, re markable for their absence of facts. He took the ground that the people of this city should pave and light all the streets, build the jails, sustain the courts, etc., as in all well-regulated municipalities, but never adverted to the fact that the Constitution provides “ that Congress shall have exclusive le gislation for the District of Columbia,” and that the Corporation of Washington is narrowed down to the simplest duties. He ought to be aw&fo that all the courts, magistrates, etc., of the humblest character, are created by Congreaa and conatituted by the Executive. The city is prohibited from exercising these powers. How are they to reme dy evils pf which he complains ? Mr. Speaker Grow. The entertainments at the house of Mr. Speaker Grow, on E strdEt above Ninth, form one of the most pleasing and attractive features of the Wash ington winter season. He receives his friends ovory Ihutrday evening, and entertain* tho members of Congress, distinguished residents and strangers, in the most sumptuous manner. Many of our mem bers have thus far dispensed a liberal hospitality, and few Washington seasons have been more plea sant than the one now passing away. Candidates for Admission to the Naval Medical Corps. A Board of Medical Officers will convene at the Naval Asylum, Philadelphia, on the 17th instant, for the examination of candidates for admission to the medical corps of the navy. Military Contirmatious. The Senate to-day confirmed the nominations of Ja*. G. Si-eaiis, of Tennessee, and Major Samuel D. Stub Bis, to be brigadier generals of volunteers. Portugal Cultivating Cotton. OMoiai information has been received tliat the Portuguese Government is devoting its attention to the cultivation of cotton in its African possessions. The Trench Minister’s Residence De stroyed by Fire. The residence *f the Preach minister, in George .town, was this evening accidentally destroyed by fire, together with much of its elegant furniture. Philadelphia Post Office. The House agreed to the Senate’s amendment to the appropriation bill to-day for tho completion of the Philadelphia post office. There was no ob jection to the proposition. No Assistant Secretary of the Interior. The House disagreed to the Senate’s amendment to-day providing the Secretary of the Interior with an assistant secretary. Confirmations by the Senate. Major Samuei. D. Sturgis to be brigadier gene ral of volunteers. jAMfcs G. Si-ear, of Tennessee, toba brigadier general. Senator Latham, in the course of a brief speech, this morning, rentilated, with much force, the OX’ traordinery conduct of tho celebrated Commodire Vanderbilt, who has the control of the stosm line between New York and San Francisco, alike on the Atlantio and the Pacific side of the Isthmus. It appears that Vanderbilt, after having received millions from the public Trea sury, refuses to carry not only Government despatches, hut business letters, in his steamers expecting, no donbt, to compel the Government to give him a large contract for carrying the mail. Tho result is that the Government, and the im mense commerce of tho Pacific coast, are forced to use the overland mail, thus occasioning groat and most mischievous delay, This conduct has awa kened great indignation in California and Orogon, and also in Congress. Mr. Latham’s bill proposes to sottlo this matter in a summary manner by providing that vessels shall not he cleared until the Owners swear that they are always ready and willing to carry the mails, when requested, for a reasonable compensa tion . The King Tkzlip went down to the flotilla yes tCfday afternoon, taking Com. Wvmam aad Gen, Uookkr as passengers, She returned last night and reports the situation unchanged on the lower Potomac. The new boiler has boon put in the Mount Washington. Move Investigations. A most searching investigation is to be made into the contracts for horses, clothing, blankets, and wagons, made during the excitement last summer. The Kansas Senator having announced his deter mination to resume his seat in tho Senatg, it is eg, pected that he will he here this week. It was expected to-day that the tax-bill would be printed, ready for distribution to Congress, but it will hardly be ready before to-morrow. It is very lengthy, and great care has been taken in reading tbe proof, so that no mistakes may occur. It is understood that the tax-bills drawn up by Seoretary Chase will be offered ns substitutes for this bill in tbe House. The friendship of Di plomatic Correspondence. BARON RICASOLI TO THE CHEVALIER BERTINATTI [Translation.] Turin, January 21, 1862. Mb. Minister : I have just received your de spatch of the 30th December, and thank you for the intelligence you gave of the affair of the Trent. I need not tell you with what satisfaction the Go vernment and people of Italy have received the news of the happy solution of a question which for a moment put in doubt the peace of the world. Attached Dy tho closest ties of sympathy to the two nations which have so highly exalted, in tho two hemispheres, the glory of the Angle Sahsu race, the Koyal Government was justly apprehensive of the consequences of the strife which might have arisen between England and North America. Such strife, in effect, whatever the issue, could hare had only results adverse to civilisation and to the general prosperity; it would have shaken confi dence in tho principle of n self governm-M" which serves as a common basis for the political institutions of the Anglo-Saxon race, and hare brought on, if protracted, complications from which the whole world would hare suffered. ' Moreover, although we should in preference fix our attention on tho questions which touch upon the accomplishment of tho great work of Italian unity, we weie far from being indifferent to the discussion which has sprung up between America and England. You are not ignorant, Mr. Minister, that the Royal Government has always been attached to the principle of the freedom of the seas. At the Con gress of Paris it united with eagerness in the do duration of 30th April, 185 u, and hoped that that declaration, as soon as it could have the assent of the United States of America, would in time become the point of departure for fresh progress in the practical operation of international law. Knowing the bold and persevering efforts which the Government at Washington had made for fifty years past to defend the rights of neutral,, we heeit&tc to believe that it desired to change is cha racter, all at once, and become the champion of theories which history has shown to be calamitous, and which public opinion has condemned forever. By continuing to remain attached te principles whose defence has constituted one of the causes of the glory of North America, Mr. Lincoln and hIS Ministry have given an enampU of wisdom and moderation, which will have the best results for America ns well as for tho European nations. Be pleased, then, earnestly to felicitate, in the name of the King’s Government, the President and his. Ministry, by giving, if requested, a copy of this despatch. Accept, Mr. Minister, the assurance of my very distinguished consideration. Ricasoli. The Chevalier Bertinattl, Minister of Italy, at . Washington. THE SECRETARY OP STATE TO THE CHEVALIER Present Proposed pay pay Per year. Per year. Department of State, Washington, Feb. 19,1862. Sir : I have the President’s directions to express to yon the satisfaction he has derived from the despatch which was addressed to you by Baron Rioasoli on the subject of the Trent affair, a oopy of which you so kindly put in my hands. This Go vernment, after a full examination on tbe subject, saw that it could not detain the persons taken from the Trent by Capt- Wilkes, without disavowing its own liberal interpretations of maritime war. It re joiced therefore in the accidental circnmstanco that baa given It an opportunity to show the same de votion to the freedom of commerce as a belligerent as it had always before manifested as an interested neutral Power. If at any time the Government had entertained doubts of the wisdom of its pro ceeding in the case, they would all now disappear at once before the congratulations which it is receiving from the most generous and enlight ened nations that have been passionless ob servers of the transaction. Among those na tions, while all have spoken with cordiality and without reserve, none has spoken with truer magnanimity or more manifest sincerity and fflrnwt sympathy than the kingdom of Italy—the newest and most free of those nations founded upon tbe principle of the sovereignty of the people. Her utterance comes evidently from the very heart of a people who yet remember the sad experience how liberty is certainly lost through the loss of tbeir national unity. Have the gwd fci§3. Hr. Bertinattl, to assure the Baron Ricasoli, and through him the great and chivalrous Prince, who reigns over Italy, that their persuasions to tho restoration of the American Union, in its amplest constitutional proportions, shall be early submitted to the American people. They will have more than ordinary propnetio weight as the voice of a nation that Is risen from among the dead. The American Government and people are unani mous in their wishes for the peace, prosperity, and happiness of Italy. Be pleased to accept, sir, the renewed assurances of my very high consideration. William H. Seward, To the Chevalier J. Rhrtimatti. Ac. INTERESTING FROM HAVANA. THE STEAMER COLUMBIA AT NEW YORK. THE CAPTURE OF THE ENGLISH STEAMER LABUAN, The Harriet Lane at Havana. New York, March s. —The steamer Columbia, from Havana on the Ist inst, arrived at this port this evening. Yauoey, who was in disguise, had sailed in the rebel Bchooner Wide Awake, for the South. The captain of the captured English steamer Labuan bad arrived at Havana, in a rebel schooner. He entered Ms protest before tho English consul, and left in the steamer Columbia, en route for home. The United States gunboat Harriet Dane had arrived at Havana. She oaptured the schooner Virginia Adams, off Matanzas, ae a prize. It is stated that if the Portsmouth had waited a day before capturing the Labuan, she would have got $200,000 in specie. THE MEXICANS CONSENTING TO NEGOTIATE. New York, March s. —VeraCruz dates to the 21et of February are furnished by the arrival, at this port, of the steamer Cglmithla from Havana. General Prim, on behalf ef the Allies, had had a conference with General Dobtado, on the part of the Mexicans, at Soledad, twelve leagues from Vera Cruz, at which the preliminaries were ar ranged for the opening of negotiations at Orizaba, The French troops will be allowed, on the term* of this negotiation, to advance to Tehuaoan, the Spaniards to Orizaba, and tho English to Cordera. Sickness and desertions in the Allied forces con tinue, principally among the Spaniards. Safety of the V, S. Ship Vermont. Boston, March -I. —To Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Nary: The following despatch from Provincetown, dated this day, has just been received: “The tug Boardmnn, from New Yorh, apoko a fisherman of Chatham, who reported the U. S. iine-of-hntiio ship Vermont (now a suppiy vessel,) as being on George’s Bank, both anchors down and masts out away. In addition to the other vessels, the San Jacinto (war steamer)* will be despatched to her assistance. Wm L. Hudson, Commander, Fire Bt the Michigan State Prison Jackson. Mich., March 5. —A destructive fire occurred at the State Prison to-day. It was con fined principally to the ahops used for msmufactu ring farming implements. The los3 amounts to up wards of $30,0011. jlon. Beverdy Johnson Elected United States Senator from Maryland. Baltimore, March 5.— 80 n. Eoverdy Johnson was to-day elected United States Senator by the Maryland Legislature for a term of six years from March next, vice Kennedy. Boston, March 5 —The roof of a large building in - Pittsfield, yesterday, was orushed through by the snow, killing Sydney Wright and Miss Barnes, injuring three other persons, and bndly damaging the including the ofhae of the hogn newspaper. Departure of the Steamer Niagara. Boston, March s.—The steamship Niagara sailed at noon to-day, with 20 pass<ti'gers and s.io,oou in apeoie. The California Mails. Navy Yard. General Lane. The Tax Bill, BERTINATTI. Yancey in disguise. PROTEST or THE CAPTAIN. LATER FROM MEXICO. Accident at Pittsfield. Re-establishment of Trade with Co lumbus. Cairo, March S —[Special to the Chicago Tri bune, |—A regular line of steamers will commence in a day or two to run between Cairo and Co lumbus. At present a tugboat makes a trip daily for tho conveyance of mail matter. There is nothing important from below. The Negro to be Excluded from Illinois. Springfield, HI,, March S.—The State Con stitutional Convention to-day discussed the article which prevents negroes and mulattoes from emi grating into the State, prohibits them from exor cising the rights of suffrage, and requires the General Assembly to pass laws to cany out the pro visions of this article. The article was adopted by sections in Committee of the Whole. The report was then submitted to the Convention, and concurred in by a vote of 43 against 13. Fire at Cleveland. Cleveland, March 5. —Hewitt’s Block was burned last night. Atooiig the Sufferers are Man ning & Iloilo, machinists; Welle* Co., Carey A Co ~ white lead works, and others. Loss $123,000. mVIITH COMESHIW SESSION. WASantoro*, MwtvL §,1502, SENATE. PETITIONS. The Vice Prebident presented tho petition* of citlzins of "Wisconsin in favor of the bankrupt law; Mr.SUMNER (Rep.), of MawachnsettH, presented a petition from tho merchants of Baltimore, afilclog for the adoption of measures to facilitate tto ttanemtefllou of mails to Panama. PAY OP THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. Mr. SHERMAN (Bep.), of Ohio, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported a hill regulating the pay of the Navy Department. He said the bill was not to be called up tul after Congress had acted on the bills regu lating the pay of members of Contras. Though the bill should be passed, he thought Congress ought* first to show Dome willingness to alter their QWft pfty, KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS. Mr. DAVIS (U.)« of Kentucky* introduced a bill grunting pay, pensions, and bounty to the volunteers and Home Gutrd of Kentucky. MAILS TO FOREIGN PORTS. Mr. SUMNER (Rep.), of Massachusetts, introduced a bill to provide for carrying l]i§ mails of tho United States te ter£i£» ports. Mr. LATHAM (Deni.), of California, said for tho last few month* communication had been almost entirely interrupted to the Pacific coast, in coiißequence of the unprecedented floods, which have prevented the progress of the overland mails. Commerce had been much In jured in consequence. The lines of ships plying oetween New York and Panama had decided that they would 1 * not «&Hrv mall* or CoTtminont despatches This was an outrage on the Government and the com mercial community. This very company had received ten millions or dollars from the Government, but-now they take tho opportunity to force the mail contract from the Government. Such vessels ought not to be allowed to clear from-the ports or have the protection of tho flag* if they refused to afToid any accommodation to the Government orthe oountry. The bill wus referred. THE CAPITOL EXTENSION. On niotio i of Mr. FOOT (Rep.), of Vermont,, the joint resolution transferring the supervision of tho Capi tol extension, Ac., from the Department of War to tho Department of the Interior wa3 taken up. Mr. FOOT said that this supervision was in the Do* v-arkmeot of Interior till the accession of Pierce and Jeff Davie, and continued in the War Department under Davis and Floyd. It was sufficient to say that, after eight years of military superintendence, aud the ex penditure of millions, it was Wt unfinished. This pro position to transfer was caused by uo feeling toward the War Department, for tbe head of that Department was in the full confidence of the coiihtry for its loyalty; fidelity, and ability \ bnthe had no time to spare, and General Meigs, the superintendent, had no time tc-spare. Something was necessary to he done to preserve the building from tho damage it suffers from every storm. The hill was discussed till the expiration of the morning hour, when the confiscation bill was taken up. THE CONFISCATION BILL. Ur. MORRILL (ltop.)i of Maine, said the bill:had been characterized as extraordinary. He admitted that it was not in the class of ordinary legislation; but the man had better never been born who shrinks from responsibility at this time. The bill proposes to exercise the extreme authority of the Government with the general purpose to put down the rebellion. The power of the Go vernment depends on the actual condition of the ; country, whether peace or war. JJ@ COQs tended that the Government was in fact in a BtntQ of war, and while in such, a Btatc the Government had an unlimited power ovor its enemies, in order to preserve itself. He said that the Constitution provided for the Government in time of peace wjth-limitations,bnt in time of war it gave unlimited power to tbe Government, aud to be so con strued as to aid every honest ondeavor to preserve the Government. Assuming that the nation was in a state of war, the CormtitmiDn provides, beyond ques tion, that the power of sfllf-dtfefisfc Was lodged ia Con gress, tnd nowhere else. He contended that among the rights of a nation in a state of war was the right of confiscation of the property of the enemy. He quoted from Grotius and the decisions of the Supreme Court to show that war gave the power of confiscation. The Su preme Court had held that Congress has unrestricted powur. He claimed that the uue&tion of the right of the rebels to control ft very was connect ted with this unesi tiou of confiscation. If we have a right to take their property, certainly we have the right to take away that which supports the war, and which in this case is the causus belli. Yet there are those who think we may take their property, but must not touch their slaves. There seems to be an attempt to connect the institution and the Constitution together, and we are constantly diverted from &u? attempt to put down the rebel lion, with the false idea that slave property baa rights above all other property. He denied that there was any such connection, ami declared that whatever mode war against the Government must be overcome and destroyed if necessary. But difficulties are continually suggested, and when at last we are called to advance into the enemy's country, the greafsolicitndo geems to be, how we mu best <l<> su with the least possible injury to the foe. There seems to be a doubt whether it is constitutional to advance at all, if, thereby, slavery is to be endangered. He con tended that the enemy’s country forfeited all rights of person and property. Davis was trying to found au em pire, and break up the Government, and asks te be let alone, and tbe enemies of all free governments are hold ing high carnival. We are told by the malcontents that wo endanger our Christian character by refitting to be •ruined. Tins was a continuation of the old struggle for free government and free institutions. He would award to th 9 leaders of tbe rebellion the punishment deserved by them. But to the deceived people he would graut an amnesty. This struggle must lie carried through suc cessfully. The great interest* involved demand it. It is in harmony with the aspirations of all ages, and the principles of truth aud justice, which are eternal. The further consideration of the bill was then post poned until to* morrow CONTRACTS FOR MACHINERY. Mr, DIXON (Rep.), of Connecticut, offered a joint re solution, authorizing tt e Secretary of the Navy to make an equitable settlement with those who are under penalty for failing te construct machinery by tho day fixed in the contract. Referred to the Naval Committee. LAWS OF THE DISTRICT. On motion of Mr. GRIMES (Rep.), of lowa, the bill to provide for a codification and reviai&fi of the laws of the District of Columbia was taken up and passed. PAY AND EMOLUMENTS OF ARMY OFFICERS. The bill to define the pay and emoluments of certain officers of the army was taken up, and several unimport ant amendments were adopted. HO3FITAL CHAPLAINS. On the amendment relative to chaplains for the hospi tals a discussion ensued. Mr. WILSON (Bep.), of Massachusetts, said there were but few hospital chaplains, and the army chaplains were limited to one to each regiment. He did not btlieve we had over five hundred thousand men in the field, though the paymaster reports seven liundped ap<s tovty v&fchjtofcts, many of which were organized la a very loose manner. Even a clerk In the War Department now occupies a fpnign position, having been authorized to raise regiments. Mr. NESMITH (Dem.), of Oregon, thought it better to reduce the number-of chaplains as a financial measure. We were paying for chaplains $1,054,300 per annum. After ■fm ther discussion, ihe pay of alt chaplains was fixed at $4,290 per year, and tho bIU postponed till tft-lttbWdW. CLAIMS UPON THE WESTERN DEPARTMENT. Mr, SHERMAN made a report from the committee of conference, on the resolution for the payment of tho awards of tho commission of claims in the Western Mili tary department. Agreed to. The Senate then went into executive session, and sub sequently adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES* MILITARY CADETS. Mr. LI'ELL (Rep ), of New York, introduced a bill to increase the number of cadets in the military acade my. compensation eok the abolition of the START DUES. Mr- CRITTENDEN (L T .),of Kentucky, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reported a bill making an appropriation of 60,353 thalers, the proportion of the United States, as damages and tompensation to the King of llanover for the sacrifices incurred in his abolition of the Stadt dues, in accordance ■with the terms of treaty. Pawed. THE ARMY BAKERIES, The House then took up the Senate joint resolution, appropriating *B,OOO for removing the army bakeries from the Capitol building. Mr. TRAIN (Rep.), of Massachusetts, said the Capi tol of a great Republic should not he used for this pur pose. The gas and smoke from the bakeries WM not only annoying to the members, but very injurious to the library of Congress. , . . . Mr. IiOTEJOY (Bep.), of Illinois, Inquired whether this appropriation was not to give somebody a good job, Mr. TRAIN replied that he knew nothing about that, but had merely stated the facts In the case. On motion of Mr. BLAKE (Bep ), of Ohio, the reso lution was laid on the table —yeas 76, nays *l2, REVOLUTIONARY pensions. Mr. DUELL (Rop.), from the Committee on Revolu tionary Pensions, reported a bill for the discontinuance of the payment of pensions to the children of officers and fcoldiers of the Revolution. A letter from the Secretary of the Interior was read, In which be says that each claims ate notjuatlfled by the merits of ths ftppljcimtfl, aud were not preaanteil by those whose services warranted an appeal to the Govern ment; And further, that these claims are generally urged through speculating claim-agents. The bill was passed. It provides that no claim for pensions or increase of pensions to the widows or chil dren of Revolutionary soldiers shall bo allowed where there Is a failure to establish such claim. 6AL2E OF ARMT SUPPLIES. Mr. BDWARP9 (Rep.), of New Hainprhire, from the Committee on Public Expenditures, reported the joint resolution, which was passed, authorising the Secretary of War to cause all goods furnished as army supplies now on hand and tra suitable for use to be sold for the benefit of the United Staten. PAY AND EMOLUMENTS OP ARMY OFFICERS, Mr. BLAIR (Rep ), of Missouri, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported a bill to define the pay and emoluments of officers of the army, and a bill to provide for compensation to loyal citizens for property destroyed to provent the same from being used by the enemy. The consideration of the bills was postponed. HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS. Mr. DUNN (Bep*)* of TntHanft. from the Committoe on Military Affaire, reported a bill, which - was. passed, providing for the appointment of hospital chaplains. THE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATION BILL. The House then acted on the Senate’s amendments to the judicial,- and’ executive appropriation bill. COMPENSATION LAU T S -TBE PHILADELPHIA POST OFFICE, Among the amendments concurred in was one that the compensation law shall not be construed to include more than two mileages for tho. present Congress, and another appropriating the unexpended balance for the construc tion of tlie PhHftdfjpWft p?gt office bllildhtg. The House then adjourned. PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. Harrisruro, March 5,1362. SEHATE. The seuatowaa called to order at 11 o'clock by the Speaker. PETITIONS. Mr. CON BELL, presented the memorial of the Alumni Association of the Philadelphia High School in favor of tho passage of the bill to reorganise the Board of School Controllers. Algo* a petition from tluity-lliree baud and stockhold ers of the North Philadelphia Plank-road Company for the repeal of all laws conferring railroad privileges on* said company, and remonstrating against further iegislfe*- tion. Also, the remonstrance of the Twenty-fourth School Board against tho lull reorganizing the Board of Cbn tr°Nr* I>ONAY A >', tho remonstrance of the Fifth Scltf* s ! lhaid, against the passage of said bilk Mr. STEIN, four petitions from Lehigh county for die erection ct said county into a separate judicial dto* tnCt * BE PORTS OF COMMITTEES. Mr KETCH AM (Federal.. Relations); with amend ment, joint resolutions relative to the alMilfttaa of slavery jn lha District of Columbia, r Mr. SMITH, of Philadelphia, (Corporations!, as com mitted, the bill to Incorporate toe Northern Iron Com pany i also, tho supplement to the charter of the United BtUhrob of Nazarttb and vicinity, Mr. ROBINSON (same), as committed,- the supple ment to tho charter of the city of Harrisburg; also, the bill to incorporate the Pennsylvania Foundling Hospital. Mr. CLYMEB (same), as committed, the bill to incor porate the Eighth United Presbyterian Congregation of Philadelphia; also, the supplement to the charter of the city of Reading; also, the supplement to the Shamokin and Bear Valley Coal Company. Mr. SKBiciLL, from the Committee on Accounts, presented the f6l!&wl»g skcount of the Senate witu the postmaster of Harrisburg, for pOßtage during the month of February: Letters sent Litters received Documents sent,....* Documents received... Mr. REILLY (Railroads), as committed, tbe supple ment to the Bethlehem Railroad Company. BILLS INTRODUCED. Mr NICHOLS, a bill to incorporate the Pennsylvania Detectivo Company. Mr. CONNELL, a 1/31 for the relief of tha Ghoster Valley Railroad Gnmpxny ‘ klso, ® enppieahmt to the ToWhSbip-lino Road Company, Mr. BENSON, aMU better to secure tha interests of the Commonwealth and its investments. (Alloys the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company to build lateral roads not exceeding 15 miles hi length.) Mr. BKILLY, a bill relative to the election of town council «aud school directors in the borough of Miner*- vjlloj also* a supplement to til® act relative to judgments and executions! Mr. BTETN, a hill relative So accounts against tha Commonwealth; also, one to change the place of holding elections in the borough of Catasauqua. Mr. LOWRY, a bill to compel railroad compoufos to be just toward easrh other* On motion of Mr. McFLURE, so much of tho resolu tion authorising an Investigation into the affairs Of the Rank of Commerce* at Erie, as limits ihfr expense te $5OO, was rescinded. RILES CONSIDERED, AC. On motion of Mr. ICETCIIAM, the bill to incorporate the Continental Express Company was considered and recommitted to the Committee on Corporations. On motion of Mr. STEIN, the supplement to the act incorporating the Bethlehem Railroad Company W»S Con sidered, amended, and punned On motion of Mr. SMITH, &f Philadelphia, House bill 145 relative io copartnerships was passed to third rending and postponed. On motion of Mr. BOUGHTETt, the bill to incorporate tho Harrisburg Exchange and Mercantile Compauy was considered and passed. On motion of Mr. IIIESTAND, the supplement to the charter of the Big Spring’anil Beaver Yalte?' Company WAS £&ha(dered and paeeed, Adjourned. HOUSE- Tho House assembled at 10 A. M., Hon. John Rowe, Speaker, in tbe chair. Prayer by Chaplain John l'*olty, of the Oi»o Hundred and Seventh Regiment. Mr> CESSNA; of Bedford, of the vote JfeHtoMay on “An act extending the Mute for the payment of the enrolment tax on certain acts of in corporation.” The bill was taken up and paeetxk RESOLUTIONS. Mr. SMITH, of Chester, offered a resolution approving of the expenses of the contested-election case of. QfyM. F. Abbot. PftSftelL digram, or Allegheny, submitted' the fot- Jlesolved, That tho Judiciary Committee (General) be instructed to carefully examine tho act of May 1,1861, entitled an act relative to prison discipline, the constitu tionality of which is of so doubtful character, that the in spectors of tho Eastern and Western penltentiarios have declined its execution until subjected to either a legfola* tivfi revision or judicial conatruottou. Pasted, 51 r. GREKNBANK, of Philadelphia,, read the fol lowing: Itexolved, That the committee appointed to-investigate the army frauds be Authorized to extend their iurjuirlea into any of the disbnrsemnntsmade for military expenses during the year 1801, and tho proviso restricting the ex iwnsfrß of said committee to ©too bs and tho same is- re* SGhnled; The first division of the resolution was-agreed to« Mr. ARMSTRONG, of LycomiDg, ( was in favor of affording every facility for the investigation of the com mittee, so tlmt in the next election campaign no. advan tage rouid be taken by the other political party by cry ing that efforts fo expose frauds had been suppressed. The second part was also agreed to. Mr. HAPPEJi, of Wasliiugtnn, introduced the follow ing : Whereas, It la apparent to the most casual observer that the indiscriminate licensing of men by the county court* to sell ardent spirits-under the several acts of As sembly has tended to increase Intemperance, pauper ism, and crime; And whereas those who engage in the sale of ardent spirits generally realize a large progf Qfi 1 thW-fOVc, Jiesolved, That the Committee of Ways and Means ho instructed, in their enumeration of subjects of taxation, to imiuire into tliu expediency of increasing the rotes of liceusu for the sale of ardent spirituous liquors at toast fifty percent; first, to mitigate tho evils of tbe system* and second, to increase the revenues of the State; and further, to inquire into the expediency of increasing the collateral inheritance t»x to ten per COUt. RefwTVd to the Committee of Ways and Means. REFORTS OF COMMITTEES. Mr. ZIEGLEB,of Jefferson, from the Judiciary Lo cal Committee, reported, as committed, an act relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors in the city of Philadel phia. Mr. BANKS, of Blair (Corporations), favorably, a supplement to au act to incorporate the Pennsylvaayt Bible Society j Also, an AH (9 invorporaio the Entome* logical Society of Philadelphia. Mr. QUIGLEY, of Philadelphia, favorably, a supple ment to tho several acts in relation to the Greenwich Improvement Company, BILLS INTRODUCED. Mr, DENNIS, of rbilariciphia* an act to regulate tha gunge of railroads authorized,op ibai maybe autho rized, lo connect with the Philadelphia and Erie Rail road. Mr. BIGHAM, of Alleghany, an act relative to prison discipline. Mr. TWITCHELL, of Erie, au act further supple mentary to an act for the regulation aud continuance of » system of education by common tchoola, approved May 8,1854. Mr. ABBOTT, of Philadelphia, an act for the relief of Adam R. Lukin, of tho city of Philadelphia. Mr. WORLEY, of Lancaster, a further supplement to the act approved March 21, 1800, entitled an act to establish a system of free banking in Pennsylvania, anti to secure the public against lots from insolvent banks. Mr. HOPKINS, of Washington, an act relating to ap yeajs from judgments of jaeticiis of the peace. Mr. SHANNQNi Of Alifghefcy, an act to incorporate the Philadelphia and Eastern Transportation Company. Mr. McMANUS, of Philadelphia, a further supplement lo the act entitled an art to incorporate tho Second and Thlrd-rtreets Passenger Railway Compauy. Mr. ABBOTT, of Philadelphia, an act explanatory of certain acts relative to tbe inspection of buildings in tho city of Philadelphia. Mr. TRACT, of Bradford, an act further te provide for the election of field, and company officers in the ra- Kferve volun t*er corps. SHANKoN* of Allegheny. aat to the mode of selecting field and company officers in the re serve volunteer <»orps. Mr McCLELLAN, of Chester, an act relating to cer tain highways and markets in the city of Philadelphia. PETITIONS Mr. ARMSTRONG, of Lycoming, petition of citizens of Philadelphia, praying the passage of an act relating to tho rights of farntof# {ft (lie Philftdolphiiv markets* BILLS CONSIDERED. An net to aunnl the marriage contract between Hoary Neeiis and Anne Neelis, his wife. Passed. An act to reduce the capital stock of the Girard Bank of the city of Philadelphia. Pending the consideration oF this bill, the hour of one having arrived, the House lock & rwm till three o‘clocki AFTERNOON SESSION. The House reaasemblod at three o’clock. Mr. lIOPKINS, of Philadelphia, moved to proceed to the further conalderatim of the further supplement to the mechanics’\>ep lew, ASTCCd t 0» The bill wan then taki H up. Mr. BANKS offered an amendment, that the lien for repairs authorized by this act, shall not have priority over any Uens commenced before such repairs. The amendment was agreed to. The bill was then pas-ed The bill repealing the act for the commutation of the tonnage tax was then taken up. The amendment of Mr. Williams was read. Mr, COWAN raised n point of order. H® thaiuht tb?t 3 reflection W cfttt Ujwm a coordinate branch of the Government. . . The SPEAKER decideii that the point was not well taken. Several amendments were offer*.*!, and the bul was dis cussed at length. Without any final action, the House adjourned. TWO DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE. ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA Parliament and the Blockade. THE DISTRESS IN IRELAND. THE SUMPTER GETTING IN TROUBLE. Speech of Prince Napoleon in tho Paris Chamber* Halifax, STarch 6. —The royal mail steamship Cana* u. l, lrom Liverpool OH tiie afternoon of the 224, VIA Queenstown 23d, arrived at this port at 10.30 this morn ing, with fifty-six passengers for Boston. Steamship City t>f Washington, from New York, ar rived at Liverpool at 6.30 A. M. t and the Anglo-Saxon* from Portland, at noon on the 21st. The Canada reports fine weather &9 Pftttftgfti Oft ihe let, lati 47* long. 41, passed bark Alexander MtlfeU, of Philadelphia, bound west; on the 2d passed an Eng lish ship, bound east, supposed to be the Queen of ikt La let. Steamship Bavaria, from New York, arrived at South ampton ou the 224, and the from N©W York, ar rived at Queenstown- tus s&&& d&y, The Liverpool, New York, and PUUadelpUla Steam ship Company (Inman line) are building a new steam ship, to bo called the City of London* to be equal or su perior to tho City of Sew York, and will be ready for service about Christmas next. Thi- si earn ab)p if MxfichcsicTi after ninety-sUc passages across the Atlantic, besides other services, ban gone to Glasgow for new' boilers and engines, calculated to greatly increase her speed. Captain Walter Tattoo, of Liverpool, has been ap pointed commander of the steamship Great Eastern. GREAT BRITAIN. In tho House of Commons, on tho 25th instant, Tho OTonotighoe moved for a return of the British vessels, of their captains and owners respectively, that have suc ceeded in i muting the AmtrDean blockade; also for simi lar returns ef- British vessels captured or destroyed in attempts to break the blockade, and’ a return of the num ber of British vessels that have pot into Nassau, and other colonial ports, with contraband of war and ■upplie# lor tl|e Confederate States, and that hate been permitted to refit and supply tliomselTßU.Rt those places, ltt Mfitra- TPOtion of tho (tneen’s proclamation, ami of neutrality. He strongly censured the Government for not having taken active steps to prevent branches of neutrality com mitted by British ships. Mr. Lavard said that it would scarcely be convenient that be should enter into a discussion of the blockade* wiiich' would cojuo on more regujftpjy WU9U RlMfr WM ft solution of it, of which notice' had been moved. He must decline, therefore, to consent_to the return, for two roa-‘ sons. In the first place, the Government hod not yet got the reformation sought for; and, in the second plaoa* if they had, it would not be their office to furnish a lisa of Wiong*doers and vlolators-oE Ibe law. The papers re- JftliYP Ip the blockade would probably bo laid on the ta* bio on the 24th or 25th lust., and would contain a Itttfc* rneut of the number of vessels which lead broken, tha blockade,, and perhaps their tonnage, and ho hoped tha information would satisfy The O'Donogbue. The Solicitor General explained the misapprehension pf Ihe O’Donogbue,. and said that private vessels might carry contraband*®! war, but at their own and if inUot ibl.l® tUS Mr. C. Fortescue confirmed tlie recent report of the successful gold mining in British Columbia. £l. the House of Lords, on the 21st instant, the Earl DtGrey explained that the reason why the Government had appointed Lord- Clyde to the command of the volun teers at the approaching field-day, at Brighton, was to prevent \eaioiwteß arising among volunteer officers. In tho House of C?mmoi>r> 7 on ihe same eveWDg, BLTt Scully gave notice that he intended calling the attention of the House to the expediency of establishing a mors improved steam communication between North America and Ireland. lord Palmerston, in reply to Mr. Haliburton, said that negotiations with the American Government, relative to the islAUd of San Juan, were suspended, In consequent of the civil mr, Arrangements were, howevon being: made ibat there should be a provisional joint dddupttlen, Mr. Maguire called the attention of the House to th% serious distress nt present existing In Ireland. Sir Bobert Peel, in reply, refuted his assertions, Efc*d la the course of bis remarks said, that no more remarkable proof of the absence of grievances existed than that which occurred the other day. when there wfiA danger of a rupture with America. s2oo 00 2 96 1,057 00 25 T 3
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