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8 NEW YORK. HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10,1862. PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. {CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE) cvenel. Ofcourse this whole discussion proceeds on the assumption that the rebels are to be regarded as belliger- -enis, which is the character already accorded to them by Great Britain. If they are not regarded as belligerents, then the proceeding of Captain Wilkes is inaubitably dilegai and void. To a political offender, deep bis guilt—though burthened with the undying execrations ‘of all honest men, and beneath the conscious ness of the ruin which he has brought upon his country —the asylum of a foreign jurisdiction is sacred, whether ‘on shore or on sea; and ‘t is among the proudest boasts of England, at least in recent days, that the exiles of de- feated democracies as well as of defeated dynasties, have found a sure protection beneath her meteor flag. id yet this Power has not always accorded to other flags what she claimed for her own. One of the objec- tions diplomatically presented by Great Britain at the Deginning of the present century to any renuncia- prtension of tion of the impressment on board American vessels, was ‘‘that facility would be given, particularly in the British Channel by the immanity claimed by American vessels, to the escape of travers,” (State Papers, vol. 3, p. 86,)' thus assuming that traitors—the companions of Robert Emmett, in Ire- land, or the companions of Horne Took, in England— ought to be arrested on board a neutra! ship; but that thearrest could be. accomplished only through the pre- tension of 1 But this flagrant instance can- not bea for the United States, which has al- ‘ways maintained the right of asylum as firmly as it has rejected the pretension of impressment. If] am correct in this review them the conclusion is inevitable. The seizure of the rebel emissaries on board a neutral ship cannot be justified according to dur best American precedents and Practice. There seems to be no single point where the seizure is not questionable, unless we choose to invoke British (precedents and practice, which beyond doubt led Captain Wilkes into the mis. take which he committed. Im the solitude of his ship he consulted familiar authorities at hand, and felt that in following Vattel and Sir William Scott, ‘as quoted and affirmed by eminent writers, reinforced by the in- veterate practiceof the British navy, he could noterr. He was mistaken. There wasa betterexample: it was the constant, uniform, unhesitating practice of his own coun- try on.the ocean, refusing to consider despatches as con- traband of war—refusing to consider persons, other than s: ldiers or officers, as contraband of war; and protesting always against anadjudication of personal rights, by the summary jadgment @f a quarter deck. Had these well attested precedents been in his mind, the gallant Captain would not, even for a moment, have been seduc- ‘ed {rom his allegiance to those principles which constitute @ part of our country’s glory. Mr. President, let the rebels go. ‘Two wicked men, ungrateful to their country, are let: i¢oge with the brand of Cain upon their foreheads. Prison doors are opened: but principles are established whtch will help to free other men, and to open the gates ‘0’ the sea, Never betore in her active history has Great Britain ranged herself on this side. Such an event is an epoch. Novus saclorum nascitur ordo, To the liberties of the sea this Power is now committed. To acertain extent this cause is now under her tutelary care. If the immunity of passengers, not in the military or naval ser- vice, as well asof sailors, are not directly recognized they’are at least implied; while the whole pretension of impressment, so long the pest of neutral commerce, and ‘operating only through the lawless adjudication of a quar. ter deck, is made absolutely impossible. Thus is the freedom of the seas enlarged, not only by limiting the number of persons who are exposed to the penalties of war, but by driving from it the most offensive pretension that ever stalked upon its waves. To such conclusion Great Britain is irrevocably |. Nor treaty nor Dond was needed. It is sufficient that her late appeal can be vindicated only by @ renunciation of early, long continued tyranny. Let her bear the rebels back. The consideration is ample; for the sea became free as this penitent Power cronsed it, steering westward with the sun, on an errand of libera- tion. In this surrender, if such it may be called, our government does not even “stoop to conquer.” It sim- Ppa itself to the height of its own original principles. early efforts of its best negotiators—the patriot trials of its soldiers in an unequal war—have at length prevail- ed,and Great Britain, usually so haughty, invites us to Practice upon those principles which she has so strenu- ously opposed. There are victories of force. Here isa viotory of truth. If Great Britain has gained the custody of two rebels, the United States have secured the triumph of their principles. If this result be in conformity with our cherished principles, it will be supertiuous to add other considerations of policy ; and yet I venture to suggest that estranged sympathies abroad may be Secured again by an open adhesion to these prin- ciples, which already have the support of the con- tinental governments of Europe, smarting for years un- der British pretensions on the sea. powerful organs of public opinion on the Continent are also withus. M. Hautefeuille, whose work on the law of nations is the ‘arsenal of arguments for neutrals, has entered into this debate with a direct proposition for the release of these emissaries as a vestim to the true interpretation of fnternational law; and a which of itself is an au- thority—the Reme des Deux the United States will let the rebels go, simply because “it would bea triumph of the rights of neutrals to apply them for the advantage of a nation which has ever op- posed and violated them.’’ But this triamph is not enough. The sea god will in future use his trident less; Dut the same principles which led to the present re- gunciation of early pretensions naturally conduct to yet further emancipation of the sea. The work of maritime civilization is not finished. And here the two nations, equally endowed by commerce, ‘and matching each other, while they surpass all other nations, in peaceful ships, may gloriously unite in setting up new pillars, which it new triumphs, render- ing the ocean a highway of peace instead of a field of blood. The Paris, in 1856, where were as- sembied the plenipotentiaries ‘of Great Britain, France, Austria, Prossia, Russia, Sardinia and Turkey, has alrea dy led thy way.” Adopting the early policy of the United States} often pr to foreign nations, this Congress has two important changes in restraiot of belligerent rights; first, that the neutral flag shail protect enemy's goods, except contraband of war, and secondly, that neutral goods, except contraband of war, are not liable to capture under an enemy’s This is much. Another proposition, that privatecring Id be abolish ed, was defective in two respects; first, because it lect mations free to employ private ships under a public com- ‘mission as ships of the navy, and, therefore, was nu- A secondly, because if not ‘nugatory, it was aay ig the special interest of Great Bri- tain, which, through her commanding navy, would thus be left at will to rule the sea. No change can be practi- cable which is not eqval in its advantages to all nations; for the equality of nations is not merely a dry dogma of international law, but @ vital national sentiment common toail nations. This cannot be forgotten: and every pro- ition must be brought sincerely to this equitable test. Bue there is ‘a Way in which privateering can be effectively abolished wit any shock to the equality of nati A simple proposition, that private property shall enjoy the game immunity om the ocean which {t now enjoys on land, will at once abolish privateering, and relieve the commerce of the ocean trom its greatest perils, so that, like commerce on land, it shall be undisturbed except by illegal robbery and theft. Such a proposi- tion will operate equally for the advantage of af nations. On this account, and in the policy of peace, which our government has always cultivated, it has been already presented to foreign gov- ernments by the United States. You have not forgotten the important paper in which Mr. Marcy did this service, or the recent e(frts of Mr. Seward in the same direction. In order to complete the efficacy of this proposition, and still farther to banish belligerent pretensions, contra- band of war should be abolished, #0 that all ships may froely navigate the ocean without being exposed to any question as to the character of persons or things on Doard. The right of search which, on the occurrence of ‘war, becomes an omnipresent tyranny, subjecting every neutral ship to the arbitrary invasion of every bellige- rent cruiser, would then disappear. It would drop, as ‘the chains drop from an emancipated slave, or rather it swould only exist as an occasivnal agent, under solema treaties, in the war waged by civilization against the slave trade; and then it would be proudly recognized ‘as an honorable surrender to the beat interests of humanity, glorifying the fiag which made it. With the consum: of these reforms in ma- ritime law, not forgetting blockades under in ternational law, war be jled of its most vexa- thous prerogatives, while innocent neutrals would be exempt from its torments. The statutes of the sea, thus refined and elevated, will be the agente of peace iustead of the agents of war. Ships and cargoes will pass un- ebailenged from shore to shore, and those terrible be!li- ent rights, under which the commerce of the world Hae co long suffered, will cease from troubling. In’ this work our country began early. It had hardly proclaimed its own inde; before it sought to secure a similar independence for the sea. It had hardly made a consti tution for its own government before it sought to estab- lish a constitotion similar in «pirit for the government of the sea. If it did not prevail at once, it was beciuse it could not overcome the unyielding opposition of Great Britain. And now the time is come whea this champion of belligerent rights “has checked his hand his pride.” Welcome to this new alliance. Meanwhile, amid al present excitements, amid all present trials, it only remains for ns to uphold the constant policy of the republic, and to stand fast on the ancient ways, THE IRON CLAD WAR STRAMER BILL. After Mr. Samner hed finished, Mr. Hate moved to take up the bill providing for twenty iron ciad gunboats, the question being on the amendment to substitute the President for the Secretary of the Navy. Mr. Hace epoke in favor of the amendment, and asked the Senators if they approved the course of the Secretary of the Navy? The Secretary of the Navy is,no doubt, ‘an honest man, but he made a mistake. lie said he (Mr, Hale) always seemod unfortunate in attempts of this kind. If he attacked a mali man then it was too small 4 business, and then if he went up to the head of a department be was too high, and must not paralyze the lic confidence. If the Senate pass the amendment he will mark the admonition that such things will not go un thi the Senate. Weare spending a mil Jion and « ball © Gay; Rot to pat down the rebellion, but to ‘along just about where we are. ar tenon (rep.) of Pa., thought it strange if we cast censure on @ mad whom there is no charge, and who wan an honest man. He could show, instead of the money being lost, this proceeding had saved the govern- ment ® great amount of money. He thought it was not ® proper mode to reprimand an officer who was admitted to be honest and pure in intention, and it was gross in- justice to the Secretary of the Navy. Mr. Suanmanx, (rep.) of Ohio, spoke im favor of the ameniment. He said the facts Gould not be denied that ‘Mr. Morgan, the brotber-in law of the Secretary of the Navy, had received nearly $100,000, and action could not be defended. He said that things of this kind did more to affect the credit of the government than any- thing cise, and the fenato eannot overlook such Wasaga Should we entrust this officer with the disbursement of a ‘amount of money when he had abused his trust? ir. Doourrus, (rep) of Wis., said this was in facta to censure, and it is mot for the Senate to pass con- on ez parte testimony taken by a commit [ tee of tho other House. ‘The action of the xe. cretary of the Navy is either @ mistake or eo crime, If an ent =omistake, it should be consured; if a crime, then there should be sume. &@ mere striking oat of thename. Had of the Naval Committee made any commun.cct on with the Secretary of the Navy, and had he been asked any explanation? SHBRMAN said that communication had been had with the committee of the other House, and one of the Navy Committee, a Senator, called it was understood that the facts were admitted. Mr. Doourrsye said he would go for making waron the thieves of the Treasury, but he was not ae farts ovideose to voto censure on tho Secretary of the javy. We had more things to contend with than se- cession, and one was the eternal croaking and complain- ing on the part of pretended friends of the government, sometimes without reason. Mr. WiLkINsoN, (rep.) of Min., said it was a question whether the Secretary of the Navy was to be entrusted witha large amount of money. He was unwilling to do it after what had passed. He did not believe Secretary Welles an honest man, or in this emergency of the country he would not have permitted the Treasury to be robbed for the purpose of enriching family connections. He cared not who the man was or what position he ocou- pied. He would lift up his hand apne corruption and ‘wrong, now and hereafter, though he had no hope that he should succeed and that it would be a vote condemning this robbery in high places; but that had nothing to do with his duty. He had a simple vote to record and the word condemnation to utter. Mr. Doourtix, (rep.) of Wis., said he was informed that the Secretary of the Navy employed Mr. Morgan, in the first place, to break off fraudulent contracts and pre- vent imposition, and he understood that his employment saves $400,000. ” It was not with the consent of the Secre- tary of ihe Navy that any money was taken from the ‘Treasury. It was upderstood that these facts were in the report of the committee of the other House. ‘Mr. Hate asked if the Secretary of the Navy did not want the money to go out of the Treasury? Y he was informed of the matter, did he not stop 11 instead of letting it go on? Mr. Dooutriy said he had advised the Naval Committee tocall on the Secretary of the Navy for an explanation. ae Hae said when he wanted adyice he would call it. ‘Mr. Wiigom, by consent, introduced a resolution that the Secretary of the Navy be requested to inform the Senate tho facts im regard to the employment of George B, Morgan to purchase vessels, and the amount of com- pensation paid him, which was agreed to, ‘Adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasuincron, Jan, 9, 1862. PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON CLAIMS. Mr. Fenton, (rep.) of N. ¥., introduced a bill providing for the payment of tho interest in certain cases on claims agaist the government. PUNISHMENT OF FRAUDS. Mr. Wasmcrwe, (rep.) of Ill., introduced a bill to pun- ish frauds against the government. ARSENAL AT SPRINGFIELD, IbL. Mr. Ricnarvson, (opp.) of Hi., introduced a bill to esta- blish an arsenal at Springfield, Mlinois. ‘The above bills were all appropriately referred. ABOLITION OF THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE. ‘The House proceeded to the consideration of the bill abolishing the franking privilege. Mr. Courax, (rep.) of Ind., in explanation, said that a bill for this purpose has on several occasions passed the Senate, but had never before received favorable action by the Post Office Committce of the House. It was now re- ported unanimously, with one exception, by the commit” tee. fhis measure would still keep open communication between representatives and their constituents, and save millions of dollars to the government annually, which is ap item of importance in times like these, when an addi- tional tax has been put on tea, coffee and sugar. In the course of his remarks he contended that thosse who re- ceive speeches and documents should pay the small amount of postage required. In England even the Queen has to pay her own postage, and no man has there sug- gested that the frankiug privilege be restored. If it should be abolished in this country it will never be restored, and the people would wonder that it had existed solong. ' Tho Committee on the Post Office intended to introduce other reforms, among them to collect postage on the tons of printed matter which are now earried by the express companies. All that he asked was that the bill shold have a fair vote. Mr. DuELL, (rep.) of N. Y., produced a tabular state- ment to show that with the year ending with 1851 the excess of expenditures over the receipts was $2,000,000, and progressively increasing. It rose in 1959 to $8,000,- 000. He argued that it was their duty to make every effort to economize in the public expenditures. Accord- ing to the theory on which the Post Office Department was established, it should be velf sustaining. It had been adhered to for eixty years, and we should now be allowed to return to the principle which pre- vailed in the earlier days of the republic. Under the law as it now stands, at least 20,000 persons, including postmasters whose salaries do not exceed $200, receive and transmit letters and packages free of postage in no way relative to public business. He opposed the tending Bill, for the reason that while it abolished franking in ‘one part it restored it in another, and claimed for the substitute he had prepared at least equality and justice,as it placed the members of Con- gress, the President and Vice President, and all others ins authority, who have heretofore exercised the privilege on 8 whose privilege shall be confined to official business. ‘Mr. VauLani'Giam, (opp) of Ohio, reminded the gentle- man of the fact that during the Thirty-sixth Congress a special committee was appointed on the subject of the abolition of the franking privilege, at the head of which was Mr. Adams, of Massachusetts, After consuming much time in the investigation of the result of its labors, found it simply a digest of the postal laws and a pruning of them of their crudities and absurdities. This was the day of small reforms, and, as the measure now pending was eminently one ‘of the very smallest, it would doubtless meet with favor. He read from, the re- port of the special committee, of which he was a mem- ber, the views therein expressed against the abo. lition of the franking privilege, maintaining, among other things, that there should bo the freest communication between Congressmen and their constitu ents, repudiating*the principle that the Post Office De- partment sbould be self-sustaining, and showing that the increased expenses were owing mainly to the increase of mai! facilities. Messrs. Edwards, Roscoe Conkling and Pomeroy con tinued the debate. The last named offered a resolution to recommit the bill to the Post Office Committee, wah instructions to report a new bill, embracing the following principles:— First—Abolishing the transmission of all written and printed matter free of posiage, excepting that ordered to be printed by Congress; and Secondly—such matter shall be stamped ‘Public Docu- ments,” and on being franked shall pass through the mails free. Messrs, Waicnt, (Union) of Pa., and Kxuioge, (rep.) of Ili., opposed the bill. Mr. Cotrax replied to the objections urged against the pending measure. Mr. Hicxmay, (rep.) of Pa., said the abolition of the franking privilege was a favorite with the secessionists. If reforms were desired let gentlemen direct their at tion to the millions of dollars sqnandered for ships, horses and provender, to the theft, in general, of which, every member has some knowledge, more or less. Mr. Wricnt moved to lay the whole subject on the table, which was decided in the negative—51, against 78, a8 follows: — Ralley of Pa., Baxter, Biddle, Blair ‘Couper, Cox. Grintield, Diven, Dun- cock, Goodwin, ‘Gurley, Hale, ii Hooper, Johnson, Kellogg of illinois, Knapp, Law, Lazear, a Lovejoy, Mallory, Marsten, Maynard, Menzies. Morria, Nugen, Olin.’ Pendleton, in: fom ol N. H., Rollins of Mo., Sherman, Steele of N. J. ‘Villandigham, Vandever, Wadsworth. Wallace, Wash- diene, White of Ind., White of Ohio, Woodruf, and Wright. Nays—Alley, Ancona, Arnold, Ashley, Babbitt, Bailey of Mase., Baker, Bingham, Blair of Va.’ Biair of Blake, Browne of R.1., Buffington, Cal jamp- bell, Chamberlin, Colvax, FA Conkling, ‘Cravens, Davia, Dawes, Duell, Dunn, Eliot, Fenton, Fessenden, Pranchot, Frank, Gran Grider, Harrison, Holman, Horton, Murehing, Julian, Kelley, Lansing . McKeon, MeKnight, McPherson, May,” Mitchell, Morrill of Vt, Nixon, Noble, Odell, Patton, Pike, Pomeroy, Porter, Rice of Maine, Riddle, Sarfant, Sedgwick, Sharks, Sloun.’ Steele of N. ¥.. ft Mi io, ‘Prim bi ‘row bridge, Upton, ro, Van Volken! » Van Wyck, Yerree, Hibbai on ‘of Maine, Walton ‘of Vermont, Webster, Wick ilson, Window, Worcester. Adjourned. The Indiana Democratic Convention. Inpianaronis, Jan, 9, 1862. The Democratic Convention convened hore yesterday morning and was pretty largely attended, every county in the State being represented but eight. ‘Thomas A. Hendricks, of Marion county, was appointed President. His remarks, ov taking the chair, were severe against the republican party and the policy of the present administration. ‘A test vote was taken on « proposition to make a plat- form and an adjosrament without nominating eandi« dates, which was lost by a vote of 72 to 421 After @ recess @ platform atid resol\itions were reported and passed, under the operation of the previous question, ‘The resolutions set forth that the restoration to power of the democracy can alone preserve the Union, and en- dorse the principles heretofore put forth by the National Convention of the party. They declare that the present civil war has mainly resulted from the siavery agita- tion, and the consequent organization of a geographical party in the North, producing its counterpart in the South of secession, disunion amd armed resistance to the government, condemning the course of the re publicane in the jast Congress for the rejection of all peace propositions; that peace and harmony would now reign had the party in power shown the same desire to settle our internal disputes that it re- cently exbibited to avoid a war with England; that the republicans have fully demonstrated their inability to conduct the government through Lhe present difficulties; denouncing all violations of the constitution and um tions of power, regarding the habeas corpus and the im- prisonment of citizens of loyal States as tiagrant vioia- tions of the constitution: that the seizure of Mason and Sitdell is either legal or illegal; if the former, neither na tion has been humiliated by their surrender under threat; if the lator, they should have been delivered up before their imprisonment. The reeolutious compliment the merit and conduct of the Indiana troops on every battle field where victory has perched on the national bonner, aud send grovtings to every demoerat for their future achievements in coming contests. Pending the motion to nominate candidates, the Con. vention adjourned till this morning. ‘The Convention met again this morning and inade the following nominations :— Serdary of Sta e—James #. Athon. Stale Treasnrer—Matthew T.. Brent, Auditor ae Restive. Attorney Generai—O. 13. Hord. Superintendent of Public Inctruction—Milton B. Hop- kine. ‘After which the Convention adjourned sine die, NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL. The Treasury Controversy—Presentation to the Late Secretary of State—Rumors About the Committees—The Contest for Superintendent of Public Instruction— Broadway Concert Saloons—Col. Bell— Exchange of Prisoners—Relief of Ire- lamd—The Negro in Congress, dic. Axpayy, Jan. 9; 1862. The Treasury controversy is still unsettled. Dorsheimer and his officiais have possession of the books and the Treagurer’s office, while the new Treasurer occupies y desk in the Comptroller’s office, and is conducting the Dusiness the best that he can under the circumstances. ‘The Comptroller will not recognise any of Dorsheimer’, drafts, but countersigns those of Mr. Lewis. Mr. Dor, sheimer, at an early stage of the difficulty, notified the banks having the funds of the State on deposit not to recognise or pay the orders of Mr. Lewis; but the bank officers finding that the Comptroller only recognized the new official, they paid no attention to the notice of Mr. Dorsheimer, and pay all drafts presented, drawn by Mr. Lewis, countersigned by the Comptroller. The course that this affair hos taken has led toa general suspicion in political circles here that there is some screw loose, or something wrong in the Treasurer's De- partment which Dorsheimer ig anxious to have covered up before he evacuates; at any rate it will be the duty of Mr. Lewis, when he takes possession of the books, if he ever does, to give them a thorough overhauling. Mr. ‘Doraheimer ‘pretends that he has taken this course his bondsmen, apparently not realizing the fact that the very course that he is pursuing is the one that will affect his securities more than anyother. Should any judgment be obtained against the State for damages growing out of the interruption of busine bondsmen will be the persons that will have to stand it. Summary proceedings were instituted against Mr. Dorsheimer this afternoon to compel him to deliver the Papers and books of the state Treasurer to Mr. Lewis. ‘The case was ued before Judge Peckham to-night, John H. Reynold’s appearing for Mr. Lewis, H. Hand and Lyman Tremaine for Mr. Dorsheimer. Judge Peckham reserves his decision. The deputies and clerks under the late Secretary of State, D. R. Floyd Jones, have presented him with a mag- nificent silver pitcher, appropriately engraved, as a mark of esteem for him. _It was forwarded to Mr. Jones, at his residence, at South Oyster Bay, Long Island, yesterday. ‘There are numerous rumors on foot in regard to the ar- rangement of the committees by the Speaker of the As- sembly. One rumor, coming from what is considered by many a reijable source, places A. G. Rice, of Cattaraugus, in the position of Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means. According to all usage and courtesy in the Legislature, that position belongs to Mr. Hulburd, of St. Lawrence, the strongest competitor of Mr. Raymond in the caucus for Speaker; but I notice that his friends do not feel sanguine of his appointment to that position. The names of Bush and McLeod, of New York, and Alvord, of Syracuse, are among those that Madam Rumor has placed at the head of the Committee on Citios and Villages. Whether either one of those, or some one else, is placed there, no one at present can tell, for the simple reason that the Speaker has not decided it himself. The contest for Superintendent of Public Instruction is already assuming definite shape. The names that are being canvassed are Emerson W. Keyes, the present De- puty ; Victor M. Rice, of Buffalo, and J , Stoddard, of New York. As far a8 I can see, Mr. Keyes has the inside track; but nothing definite has yet transpired to exhibit the positive streigth of either candidate. New men may enter the field and change the whole aspect of the case. Mr. Keyes, however, has the advantage of being urged by the School Commissioners in almost every county of the State. ‘The Senate was in sersion only about an hour this morning, and went through with the regular routine of business—the presentation of itions, giving notice of and the introduction of bills. Among those in- troduced was the Metropolitan Cab bill of the last session, by the Bale Hay bill, both introduced by Senator Byad- ley. Senator Robertson introduced a bill vo regulate the concert saloons of New York, and immediately after- wards the presentment of these saloons by the Grand Jury of New York was read. Senator Willard introduced a resolution declaring it to be the duty of all governments to do all within their power to relieve the sufferings of thoso who have been taken prisoners while fighting the battles of their country, ‘and calling upon the President to exchange as many pri- soners as possible. About the same routine was gone through with in the Assembly. A large number of petitions were presented on all manner of subjects. Some thirty or forty bilis were noticed, many of them relating to the city of New York, such a8 the regulation of the concert saloon: 1 of theSonday laws, extending certain streets, the law appointing inspectors of elections, and sundry others of similar nature, Mr. Kenny introduced a bil! appropriating the sum of one hundred thousand dollars out of the State Treasury for the relief of the suffering people of Ireland. A resolution was offered by Mr. Doyle (demo- erat) declaring that whilst the people were realy to support the administration in putting down the rebellion, yet they could not sanction, to the neglect of questions of vital importance, the prce- sent agitation by United States Senators on the subject of emancipiting and arming the slaves. The resolution, giving rise to debate, was laid over. ‘The balance of the morning session was spent in de- ciding the question whether the lady spectators should occupy the North or the Sonth gallery. A resolution was adopted adjourning from Friday to Monday evening to give the Speaker an opportunity to make out his list of committees. Royal Phelps appeared in his seat for the first time this evening. : The Board of Regents of the University held their an nual meeting to-day. Hon. John V. L. Pruyn was elected Chancellor in the place of Garret Y. Lansing, deceased. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate. Atpany, Jan, 9, 1862. A petition was presented that the State assume its sbare of the national tax. Among the bills noticed was one by Mr. BRapury to in* corporate the New York Cab Company, and one to regu- late the sale of baled bay in New York city. BILLA INTRODUCED. By Mr. Rostxson—A bill to regulate the concert saloons in the city of New York, as follows:— Section 1. It shall not be lawful to exbibit to the pub- lic in any building, garden, grounds, cor cert rooms or other room or place within the city of New York, any interlude, tragedy, comedy, opera, ballet, play, farce, negro minstrelsy, negro of other dancing, or any other entertainment of the stage, or any part or parts therein, or any equestrian circus or dramatic performance, or any performance of jugglers, acrobats or rope dancing until a license for such exhibition shall have been first had and obtained pursuant to an act entitled “An act to cre- ate a fund in aid of the Society for the Relief of Juvenile Delinquents in the city of New York, and for other pur- poses,” passed February 1, 1829. Sec. 2. No license shail be granted for the exhibition of 7 actor performance mentioned in the first section of this act, when there is sold any wine, beer or strong or spirituous liquors to the audience when such exhibition or formances are given as mentioned in said first rec. tion of this act; or when they employ or permit or assent to the employment of any female to wait ou or attend or furnish refreshments to the audience when there is any xhibition or performance given as mentioned in the first section of this act. ‘Sec, 3. Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary for a term not less than six months nor more than one year, or bya fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500, or both such fine and imprisoument. Soc. 4. It shall be the duty of every constable, police- man or other r, whenever required by any person, to arrest and convey any person or persons vivlating any provision of this act forthwith before the Recorder, or any of the police justices of said city aud county of New York, there to be dealt with as the Ivw directs, Sec. 5. Any actor parts of acts confisting with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed. Sec. 6. This act shail take effect immediately. Py Mr. Tremax—A bill for the extension of the Che- nango Canal. By M:. Tom:y—To authorize incorporated banks to pur” chase and hold United States stocks. Mr. Swirt introduced a Health bili for New York, Kings and Richmond, which was the same that was passed by the Aseembly last year. By Mr. Swirm—To authorize the Supervisors of Kings county to provide a tax for the support of the families of volunteers. Mr. Aunort introduced a bill to provide for the payment of the interest of the canal awards. EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS OF WAR. By Mr. Wittann—Concurrent resolutions requesting the President to provide for an exchange of prisoners of war, ag follows:— Whereas, The prosent rebellion has been attended b; the captivity of many of our gallant officers and sol- diers, while engaged in defending our institutions; and ‘whereas, the government, from motives of public policy, have hitherto abstained from exer- bees | the practice of exchange prisoners which usually prevails among pations engaged in pub) wars; and, whereas, the principles of humanity require all Christian nations to mitigate, ax far as practicable, the evils incident to a state of hostility, whether origin: ing iM insurrection or war between separate nations; therefore, Resolved, if the Assembly concur, That, should the President of the United States find it consistent with the public interests to inaugurate a general system of mutual exchange of prisoners with the persons in rebellion under the name of the Confederate States, it would meet with the approbation of this Legisiature and the people of this State, and we pee 4 hope that the President, with his known sympathy for ¢ that have been captured while imperiliing their lives in tho cause of their country. and his Kind regard for their families and friends, will direct Die earliest attention tothe subject. and we coridently trust that he will find the claims of humanity not incon- aietent with the dictates of justice and humanity. Ordered, That his Excellency the Governor be request. ed (o transmit to his Excellency the President a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolution AMENDMENT OF THM INSURANCE LAW. Mr. Preyy, of Albany, introduced 6 bill ty amend the Ineuracce law, by providing that no forego company shali do business in this State, unless p essed of the of actual capital required of other vier, and appoint an attorney w reside in ‘State to Accept process of law, and shall file with the department « copy of their charter and annual reports of the actual Db .siness and condition of their company. ‘APPOINTMENT. Caleb 8. Babcock, of Westchester, has been appointed Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms in the % Assembly. Arpany, Jan. 9, 1862. ‘BILLS NOTICED. By Mr. McMuLusy—To provide support for the families of volunteers by a State tax. By Mr. Surri—To amend the law relative to the ap- pointment of inspectors of election and district canvas- sers in New York. ‘To amend the Sunday laws. By Mr. MoCaps—To regulate the sale of fruit in New ‘York. Mr. Cory gave notice of a Dill to abolish the office of ward constable in New York city, ‘BILLS INTRODUCED, By Mr. Kenway—To appropriate $100,000 for the relief of suffering ireland, and to make the Governor, Comp- troller and Secretary of State a commission to expend the fund. By Mr. McLxop—To extend the streets between Four- teenth and Thirty-first streets, New York. Mr, McLeod's bill extends the streets between the cen- tre of West Fourteenth street and the southerly line of West Thirty-first street, to the bulkhead line, confirms all grants herevotore rightfully and legally made by the city of lanis under water between the points named, and ex- tending to the westerly line of the Thirteenth avenue or the exierior bulkhead line, and extending them to the said bulkhead line, and releases the title of the State in the Jand now oF formerly under water within such hmits, to the city. ‘A.report of the State Military Board was. presented. Mr. Doyzs, of Albany, offered the following resolu- tion:— Resolved, That while the State of New York isin favor of sustaining the administration in a vigorous prosecution of the war, and has furnished more than her share of men and money for that purpose, she is also opposed to seeing United States Senators and representatives in Congress wasting precious time in advocating the abolition of slavery, the ema Of the slaves, or any other unconstitiitio: measure, A dozen members rose to debate the resolution; but it ‘was laid over. Mr. Royal Phelps appeared and took the oath of office. ‘The following appointments were announced:— Assistant Postmaster—James W. Miller, of Columbia. Doorkeepers—S. Rightmeyer, of Tioga’: Dr. Shaver, of Delaware; Geo. H. Meyers, of Rensselaer; Henry James, of Livingston,and W. B. Young, of Orange. Janitor—H.'A, Rogers, of Broome. Mr. Pier: offered a resolution of inquiry into the ex- penditu es of the State printing, &c. Laid over. The resolution was as follows:— Reso ved, That the Comptroller be requested to explain to t! is House the discrepancy between the actual cost of the legislative printing for the past year, as referred to in big aunual report,and the aggregate cost thereof as provided for in the contract. Also, as to the nature, extent and virtue of the services rendered in the publication of the official canvass, the cost thereof, and any suggestions that may occur to him in the premises. Also, as to the expense of printing, binding and circu- lating the report of the Insurance Department, made to tLe House at its last session, and whether the same was detrayed by said department, or paid out of the common. Treasury; and if the latter, whether the expense was em- braced nnder the contraot for legislative printing. Mr. Baxes announced the death of Mr. Vanderzee, of Alb.ny, with the complimentary resolutions, when the House immediately adjourned. Our Baltimore Correspondenee. Baxrmore, Jan. 8, 1862. Attitude of the Government Towards the Southern Pri- vateers—They are tobe Regarded as Prisoners of War, and Exchanged—Erplanation of General Jackson’s Re- cent Movements near tlancock and Martinsiurg—Deter- ‘mination of the Rebe' Government to Prevent the Recon- struction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad—important News Direct from Galveston, Texas—The Town of Metamo- ras, on the Ris Grands, in the Occupancy of the English— An English Plot to Smuggle Cotton Out of Mexican Ports, through Tezas, dtc. Tam assured, by a gentleman holding no official posi- tion what< ver, but whose relations with a member of the Cabinet give great weight to the statement, that there is ground for the belief that in a snort time the government ‘will define its ‘position in regard to the Southern pri” vateers. It is well known that one member of the Cabi’ net desired the government some time ago to take the position that the Southern privateers were pirates, and would be teated as pirates,i.e., would be hung. But it may not be so weil known, although it is none the less true, that the government has never given its sanction to ‘this position and the consequences it involves. ‘Lhe sub- ject was discussed at the last Cabinet meeting, and it is understood that the majority of the mem- Dors ae in favor of making no distinction between the two ciasses of prisoners captured during the present rebellion, whether taken on the sea or on the land; and of treating them both as prisoners of war. There is an evi- dent disposition on the part of the government to conduct tho war as vigorously as possible, yet on as humane prin" cinles as is cons st-ut with the great object in view—the restoration of \h Unin, At the Cabinet meeting aliuded tore of the movbers is understood to have remarked in seb tan “We are striving to restore the Union and t pressrve constitation. all trust to see the Uujor once more restored; but in order to.succeed in a nieving this great result, we must leave no festering wound bebind, to rankle ana corrode for generations to come. Nou such wound bas yot been inflicted on either slo; but hanging of prisoners will inflict such a wound.” This remark, and the argumenis aud illustra- tons by which it was accompanied, is said to have pro- duced ‘a powerful effect on the minds of the other mem-, be ‘The President bimseif is unde, stood to be in favor of placing the privateers in the same category ag other prisoners of war. And it may be that the peculiar con- duiion of our foreign relations will cause the speecy enun- ciation of such a policy. Atail events, I will venture to suy that not one of the privateers will be hung. ‘The movements during the last ten days of the Con- federate troops near Martinsb irg, Williamsport and Han- cock, have been precisely what my letters for two mouths past have said’they would be. The Confederates have no designs whatever onthe Maryland side of the Potomac. Their object is simply to prevent the reconstruction of that part of the Hattimore and Ohio Railroad between Harper's Ferry and Hancock. They have succeeted so far in their design, and they will succeed until the whole force of Genera’s Banks and Stone is sent against them. If the suggestions made jn the HgRaLp two months ago, that the troops of Generals Banks and Stone be gent to reinforce General Kelly, had been acted on, the road by this time would have been built and in running order. Ever since that time these troops have been kept in use- less idleness at Poolesviile and Frederick eli the men chafing at the restraint, and knowing full well how much good they might accomplish. The Confederates are now i ch strong force in the neighborhood of Martinsburg that it is doubtful whether they can be driven thence, except after ahard fought battle. General Beauregard has promised to send to General Jackeon all the troops he may need in order to enable him to maintain his position; and, according to the best accounts, he is able to make geod his promise. ‘Agentieinan from Galveston, Texas, passed through this city to-day on his way to Washington. Ho stated that it was a notorious fact in Galveston that great quan- Uties of cotton had been sent through Texas, during the whole fail and up to this time, to Mexico; that the most of it went to Brownsville, on the Rio Grande, and was thence taken acrcas the river to Metamoras; that much of it was cotton raised in Texas, but that some of it came from Alabama, Mississippi and Loulsiana; that during the months of October and November a large number of Eng- lishmen came to Metamoras, and it is believed at Galves- ton that since the occupation of Vera Cruz by the Spani ards, an English naval and mililary force has taken actual porsession of Metamoras, wiih the knowledge ani con sent, of course, of the Spanish government. If these facts should prove to be true they will afford ample cause for the dismissai of Car! Shurz and Thos. Corwin, both of whom have shown utter incompetency for their respect- ive positions. If we had had, at the seats of the Spanish and Mexican governments, ministers who understood the duties of their position, our own government would have been apprised of these ‘transactions in time to have vented part of them atleast. If the facts alleged are true, England and France can get all the cotton they want through Mexican ports, vT Troubles jau. 9, 1862. The parties at Carbonn by ve mitt tary. ‘Tho town is in @ €e.,, Business is saspended.” There and at Harbor Grace both parties are largely reinforced, Hostilities will recommenee the moment the troope are withdrawn. A ‘istrate was shot on Tuesday, but not dangerously. The whole trouble grew out of a quarrel between the Catholics and Pro- tentants. Lacra Keeye’s Temarae.—‘‘Our American Cousin” wag revived at this house last night with unqualified success Mr. Levick sustained the character of Lord Dundreary ng well as any one but an Englishman could be expected to, and, although a slight uncertainty in draw! and gait was noticeable, this, to an audience not over critical, could hardly be considered a drawback to the otherwise excel- lent acting of the part. Mr. Jobn T. Raymond, as Asa Trenchard, carried out the idea of the live Yankee with rough, ingenuous, unsophisticated vigor and nicety of touch, which elicited marked approbation, white the act- ing of Mr. Marlowe, as Edward Treachard, was not less admirable, Mr. J. H. Stoddart, as Abel Murcot, was excellent, and his tout ensemble could not have been more appropriate. The piece was enthusiastically received by & crowded and much amused auditory. Ninto’a GaRven.—Shakepere’s tragedy of “Hamlet,” which was produced at this theatre on Wednesday Inst to a crowded and fashionable house, will be repeated this ovening. Mr. Jarreti’s dramatic combinations have so far been very successful. Baoonryy Acapemy or Mosc.--Mr, William M. Fleming commences a short season of dramatic performances at this establishment on Monday next, He has secured the services of Mrs. John Wood and ® number of other well known and popular performers. Mr. Dyott has accopied the position of stage manager. NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Fortress Monro, Jan. 8, 1862. Big Bethel is again occupied by the enemy, a8 I learn- ed from contrabands. ‘The steamer Connecticut, from New York, arrived this afterpoon, and is to sail this evening for Port Royal. Judge Marvin, of the Admiralty Court at Key West, goes out as a passenger in her. ‘The French steamer Catinat arrived in the Roads from New York this afternoon. i ‘The rebel batteries at Craney Island have been prac- tieing all day, ‘The steamboat Phoenix has sailed for Port Royal, with the mails. Her small size and light draught will make her useful. The Rancocas has sailed for Hatteras, No papers have been received from the South to-day. OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE. Fortress Monros, Jan. 7, 1862. Tall in Military Operations—The New York Herald the Me dium of Ottaitting News from AW Parts of the Universe— Cold Weather onthe 5th and 6th inst.—Suffering in Con. sequence by the Troops—How do the Rebel Sentries Stand the Frost?—Attempled Desertion of Three Men—Apprehen. sion of One of Them— Activity of Provost Marshal Davi, and Assistant Devoll,and Harbor Master Millward— Notice to the Public in Regard to Letters for Soldiers, and How to Address Them, dc., dtc, Since the arrival of the released Union prisoners on Friday night last, there has been a perfect lull in every-") thing appértaining to the operations of this department. The gallant dash into Bethel by the detachment of the Eleventh Pennsylvania cavalry, in command of Lieutenant Colonel 8, P, Spear, accompanied by Majors Baron Vege- sack and E. B. Carling, of General Wool’s staff, under di- rection of Acting Brigadier Genoral Max Weber, even did not supersede the joyous excitement caused by the ar- rival of our poor, ill-treated prisoners from the filthy dungeon of the heartless rebels. The usual monotony of camp life is again upon us, especially betwecn Sunday and Tuesday, and inasmuch as in that lapseof time no newspapers are received bere. ‘The arrival of the New Yorx Hxrap this morning wag hailed with great delight, inasmuch as that is depended upon for the latest intelligence. The extracts from the ‘‘se- cesh’? journals appearing in yesterday’s Herat were read with great interest, inasmuch as the reprint of those papers is the only news received here from rebeldom, Whatever newspapers are received here are immediately forwarded Fast, und ina great many cases are never opened, espe- cially when the flag of truce, by which we are placed in possession of Norfolk, Richmond and other Southern journals, arrives here late at night. Sunday, the 5th inst., was the coldest day we have had at Vid Point since its apportionment as the Depart- ment of Virginia. On Monday a thick coat ice covered the ground; but towards noon the rays of the sun melted the frost, turning the immense amount of dust previously covering the road into a vast heap of liquid mud. The sentinels and pickets suttere’ intensely; but what must have been the agony of the rebel sentries and pickets, who are not as well provided with clothing as impervious to attacks from Jack Frost our troops, may be better imagined than ceseril On Sunday night, at about eight o’clock, Captain Mill- ward, Harbor Master, was informed that three men be- longing to the Fourth artiliery had deserted and wero somewhere about the harbor. Strict search wis made by the harbor crew among the spare boats lying about the whar and the xentries posted on the water fronts in- structed not to’allow a boat to leave the docks under any consideration. It was also found that a canoe had been stolen, and it appeared clear to the minds of all that by this means the would-be deserters had managed to es- cape. Provost Marshal Davis and Captain Millward embarked on bvard of the steamtug Adriatic and scoure the har- bor, while other boats, manned by the harbor crew. one of them in charge of Assistant Harbor Master Jas. Ran- dall, went in diferent directions. The Adriatic steamed about, visiling the different picket boats; and of all of these the gunboat Rescue, Captain Haines, was the most wide awake in hailing her while passing. 1 do not wish te imp: gn the vigilance of the United States gunboats doing picket duty “im the Roads; but a little more wateh- fulness on their part would dono harm. However, in ‘commenting on the picket boats, I am digressing from. acey. of the attempted desertion of the three artil- lerists. The Provost Marshal, Harbor Master and harbor crew scoured the bay, and after several hours’ search were compelied o return unsuccessful. In the meantime a soldier belonging to the artillery had been apprehended on the beach, and while prowling about among the boats, and a8 soon as found the guard was after him, he posted to his quarters in ‘double quick time.” Provost Marshal Davis sent his Assistant, Andrew J. Devoll, to the quarters or the suspected man, and he was just in the act of going to bed when ‘Mr. Levoll arrived. He was instantly placed tani con! ned in the guardhouse. Si juent- er, Wwe man was recognized by one of the harbor one of th» @ prowling among the boats, The man’s is D. W. Bruce, and he has served in the Fourth artillery for some time. What bis intentions were to go over to the exuemy we are unable to define; but the guilt is certvia t) le fixed upon him, im which event he will suffer the pevalties fixed by the Army Regulations and Articles o: War. The other two men, supposed to have been in his comvany, did not get off, us the boat was shortly afte: found, and the, muster rolls of the various Tegiments do not show any One absent without canse, dum requested by Pcstmaster Alanson Crane, of this dep nt, \o draw the attention of the public, and those having fricnds here to whom letters are sent, to b. toga little more careful in addressing their ce. A vast number ef lettars come daily, addressed to soldiers, without d sigvating either the regiment or company, or some:imes wercly mentioning.the regiment, but omitting the State whence the ec rps comes. For the benefit of those interested, I give the tollowing form, which, if follow- ed, will insure the eariy receipt of letters sent to our troops:— “ Co. ———, ——— regiment, —— Siate Volunteer: Fortress Monzve, Va. The businesg of the Post Office on this point is so exten- sive that Mr. Crane is compelled to remove to some larger locality, which will be in a few days, into m capa cious house already here from Baltimore, it having been ured for the Adams Express Company, after of the first buildings in California. ‘as thw edifice is located I shall give a full detail thereof, < NEWS FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC. Frevenick, Md., Jan. 9, 1862. Allis reported quiet everywhere along our lines. The weather is pleasant. Nothing of the Jeast interest is transpiring. Frepericx, Jan. 9, 1862. Affairs are unchanged along the Jines. Stages leave here on the arrival of cars daily for Hancock. ‘The latest intelligence from Martinsburg is to the effect that there are only one hundred and fifty militia there, ‘and no dispcsition is expressed to fight. OUR POINT OF ROCKS CORRESPONDENCE. Por or Rocxs, Md., Jan. 8, 1862. The Federal Troops om the Qui Vive—The Enemy in Force at Katostin Mountains—The Potomac Frozen Over—Lively Times Expected by Our Troops—Matters at Hancock—Thé Force of the Rebels on the Upper Potomac—Despondency Among the Rebel Soldiery—Negro Refugees, de. For the last few days the troops here have been constant ly on tho ‘qui vive for an encounter with the rebels. The enemy is known to have a considerable force behind the Katoctin Mountains, opposite the Point, and it is not cer- tain how soon they may make @ demonstration. Contrary to the general expectation , the river is frozen over by the steady fyorts of the last four nights. Men can now walk with perfect safety to and from the islands in the river, which our troops have picketed; and as these islands are about midway across the Potomac, the presumption is natural that the ice between them and the Virginia shore is also strong enough to support the passage of infantry: To-day is very cold, and it is probable that the ice will be so thick to-night as to afford a perfectly secure high- way between Maryland and Virginia, Even as it is there is every reason to believe that we will have visits from scouting parties of tho enemy over the river to this side» ‘and that the compliments will be politely returned. In this case there will be lively times among the troops here; for they pant for their prey and are ‘eager for the fray.’’ There are about four inches of snow on theground, and the roads are so slippery as to render travelling ex- coedingly difficult and dangerous. Several accidents have already befallen mounted men in consequence, but nothing of any serious nature has yet happened in this way. This news from Hancock and up the river seems to be the prolade to the opening of the winter campaign, and it would not bea great matter of surprise if the present snow which covers the ground would not disappear till it is considerably tinged with red. The interest in the news from up the river has been very intense at this point since the rumor of the advance of Jackson to the railroad near Hancock was first announced. The audacity of his sammons to General Lander has been the subject of much ridicule, and the manner in which he was foiled in the accomplighment of anything serious, after having méde so formidable a demonstration, is @ source of con- atulation. No doubt now exists that his force was at joaat 16,000 men, with from fifteen to twenty pieces of cannen of various calibre, All the leading facts of the movement made by the rebels in the vicinity of Hancock have, however, been already communicated to you by aph. Some military men believe that the object of the rebels was to malotain the esprit du corps of theit army by making some show of active operations, as thero is @ good deal of deapondency among the rebel troops, which even the despotism of Jet. Davie finds it impossible wholly to conceal. Others belicve that their most probable design ‘was to Woaten our forces down the river by distracting their attention, and thereby delay the winter campaiga, which they well know is soon to swoeg ite avalanche against their ‘sacred soil.” A fow their whole intention to have been the destruction of the railroad andthe breaking up Of our communications, wgether with inconveniencing us by cutting off our supply of coal from Cumberland. It is most likely that they had con- sidered all these chances and schemes more or less, and ‘that in the aggregate they induced them to writhe their rattlesnake arm} ‘ine constantly arrive here tell some that they do suffer intensely from cold, so from six to twelve funerals a day at Leesburg, out of 5,000 men, I will add nothing further on this subject. ‘The negroes sometimes, in their efforts to escape slavery, wade through the icy river to the islands in it, and, crossing these to the margin of the water near the Maryland shore, wave while handkerchiefs incessantly till Chey are brought within our lines. As they generally manage torun the gauntlet of the peopl gate ‘at night, they sometimes remain many hours on the islands before they are noticed uffer intensely from cold, hunger- and terror, Hope alone sustains them. These are pic- tures of affairs on the Potomac at the present time. IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI THE GREAT EXPEDITION TO NEW ORLEANS. VIA NASHVILLE. Sr. Louis, Jan. 9, 1862. A special despatch from Cairo to the Democrat says that. 25,000 troops are now on their way there from different. points, and as soon as they arrive, a column from 60,000» to 75,000 strong will march from thence to Paducah under’ Gen. Grant. The destination of this force is said to be Nashville, whence, if a junction can be made with Gen. Buell’s command, the entire army will proceed to New Orleans. This movement will undoubtedly occur within. the next six days. IMPORTANT ORDER RESPECTING NEWS- PAPERS. St. Louis, Jan. 9, 1862. The Provost Marshal General has issued an order re- quiring all publishers of newspapers in the State of Mis- souri, St. Louis city papers excepted, to furnish him a. copy of each issue for inspection, and failuro with: which order will render the paper liable to suppression. Great excitement occurred in the Chamber of Commerce: this afternoon, on the occasion of the election of officers,. which resulted in the disruption of the Chamber by the withdrawal of the Union members, who subsequently es- tablished a Union Chamber of Commerce, which will be- immediately carried out, The trouble occurred in conse- quence of the secession members refusing by their votes to admit a number of Union applicants for membership. GENERAL BURNSIDE’S EXPEDITION. DEPARTURE OF THE EXPEDITIONARY CORPS FROM ANNAPOLIS. Anxavois, Md. , Jan. 9, 1862. . About half of General Burnsido’s expedition had sailed for Hampton Roads at nine o'clock this morning. At three o'clock the others had steam up, ready to depart. The Rebel Loss in the Huntersville Fight Cixcmmart, Jan. 9, 1862. The number of rebels killed at the Huntersville fight. was incorrectedly telegraphed. It should be eight Killed instead of eighty. MILITARY. MOVEMENTS IN THE CITY. SECOND REGIMENT, NEW YORK STATB MILITIA. Lieutenant Worrall, of this regiment, will send out a squad of recruitson Saturday (to-morrow) to the regi. ment, now at Poolesville, Md. Those who wish to join this regiment must apply at once. Recruits will be fully uniformed before leaving the city. Headquarters on Kast Seventh street, near Third avenue. SEVENTY-NINTH HIGHLANDERS. ‘The promotion of Lieutenant Colonel Addison Farns-- worth, late of the Thirty-eighth, to the command of this regiment meets the approbation of all those who know the worth and services of this gallant officer. For the information of those who intend to join the regiment 1m- mediately we would state that Colonel F., accompanied by anumber of recruits and several old members, will sail in the Baltic on Saturday for Port Royal, 8. ©.’ Alb are ordered to report at the headquarters, Mercer House.. Despatches for Europe. Haurax, Jan. 9, 1862. The Cunard steamship Persia will leave here early on Friday morning, and will call at Cape Race for despatches on Saturday afternoon. ‘They can be sent through the- agency of George Hoker, 145 Broadway,.N. Y. Seizure of the Brig A. B. Cook. Bostox, Jan. 9, 1862. ‘The brig A. B. Cook, Captain Perkins, now at Holmes? Hole, is in charge of the United States authorities on the- allegation of supplying oval to the privateer Sumter in the Harbor of St. Thomas. ‘Ihe brig sailed from Eliza- bethport, New Jersey. Safety of the British Steamer Parana. Hauirax, Jan. 9, 1862. The steamship Parana, which has been falsely reported. Jost, was at Sydney to-day. She will be here to-morrow.. ‘The sie unship Cloopaira arrived here to-day from Eng- land, with troops on board. She brings no later dates. for Canada. Eastvort, Me., Jan. 9, 1862. A large steam transport passed here at half-past three this afternoon, bound to S. Johns, with troops. More Troop Sterling Exchange in Toronto. "Toronto, Jan. 9, 1862. Sterling exchange here was reduced to-day to 11—33¢ per cent lower than the New York rate. The Great Western Railvoad. Hasuuroy, C. W. , Jan. 9, 1862, ‘At an adjourned meeting of the Great Western Kailroad shareholders, held here to-day, the oid Board of Directors: were all re-clecied by a large majority—a most signal de- feat of the opposition. Arrival of the Crew of the Bark Samuei Killan at Halifax. Haurax, Jan. 9, 1862. The stoamer Merlin,from Bermuca, hes arrived, and. brings the crew of the burk Samuel Killan,from New York for England, which was lost. Supreme Court—General Term. THE SPECIAL ACT AGAINST PICKPOCKETS—DECISION OF THE RECORDER AFFIRMED. Hon, Judges Ingraham, Sutherland and Barnard presiding. Jax. 8.—The People vs. Sarah Williams—This defendant , ‘a young female thief, was tried in the Sessions for the offence created by special statute, of larceny from the person in picking the pocket of a lady in a Broadway Stage. The prisoner was convicted and sentenced to the State prison. Tho Recorder denied a motion for a now trial, and the case came to this court for review on ap- peal by the prisoner's counsel, Heury L. Clinton. Ingraham , Justieo—Kven conceding the act to bo a lo- cal act, the section under which the defendant was con- yicted is not unconstitutional. The title of the act is, “An act in relation to the Police Courts in the city of New York.” This section (thirty-three) authorizes the punish- ment of offenders of a particular class in the city of New York. It applies solely to the powers of the courts im this city, and is included under tho words and in the title. It enlarges the powers of the court im this city, and does not apply to any other court, nor does it give any other authority which can be exercised by any other courts than those in the city of New York. 0 decision of the General Term of the Third district applied to @ section which extended throughout the State in its operation. The objection, that this section ts tn conflict with the general provisions of law detining petit larceny, is also unavailing. It is not intended to repeal that statute; but this section creates a new punishment, different from that to be inflicted in cages of petit larceny where the ty is taken from the porson, Sofar as it requires modification it is modified by this statute, I do not think an act which applies to all the people of the State, al- though it may be limited toa portion of the State in ite. operation, is ® private oF local act. It isa public act, applicable to all the neople of this State, and not within the provisions of that article of the constitution. As the ra! Term of the third district have expressed another opinion, | refrain from examining the question farther . because Ido not consider it material to the decision of the cvse, for the reason before stated. ‘The judgment must be affirmed. Lea Glasgow Averpool. ‘Southamptor So Sexonia....... North American... Africa... MISCELLANEOUS. RTH KNOWING—THAT DR, TOBIAS’ VE ere WO miment cures, ina nataneoualy Chronic Rheuy imation, Headache, Toothache, Croup, Sore Throars, Coli fod pains of all kinds. The sbove is a candid statement o hat Tobias’ fan Liniment will do, and any person, Y purchasing @ bottle, an‘ finding no relief therefrom, will bh their money returned by the agent, Sold by ab drugat E OF PRIAONERS At THE OLL TOBACCO WAREMOUSBE IN i. MOUND, VA. Ia For partie HIONAL POLICE GAZETTE, Mess