The New York Herald Newspaper, January 16, 1862, Page 1

THE NEW Y 3 WHOLE NO. 9258. NEW YORK, THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1862. i THIRTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. . MORE REBEL PRISONERS BROUGHT INTO CAMP—HOW THE SECESSIONISTS CARRY INFORMATION TO THE ENEMY. Six more prisoners were yesterday brovght within the lines of General Heintzelman’s division. They were captured on Mason’s Neck, a mile and a half from Col_ chester, which is on the Occoquan, by tho Sixty-third Pennsylvania regiment, Colonel Hayes, in General Jame- son's brigade. The regiment has just returned from Picket duty on the extreme left of our lines and front of the division. These make a dozen prisoners taken by the Tegiment within the last few days. Those arrested yesterday are Forrest Olden, John Haislef, bis brother, his son, William Hicks, and A.C. Landstreet. This Landstrect is the same who was captured by some of our soldiers at Fails Church, in July last. He was then a member of Captain Edward Powell's Virginia cavalry company, and when taken was a rebel in armsagainst our government. In December last, after five months smprisonment, he was released on his parole of honor, and having been sent to Old Point Comfort, went by the ‘way of Manassas, Centreville and Fairfax Court House, to his home, just outaide the .lines of Gen. Heintsslman's ‘apy Sid and comfort to the enemy since his rélease, there to de sufficient evidence to prove that he has ‘ago’ his wife, in. company with another woman, came within our lines, and was detained, so that the husband |. and wife are now with us, while their children are among “hg rebels. ‘The other five prisoners, like those who were arrested in the same vicinity the other day, are simply citizens of the county, who say that they have never been Jn the rebel army. They are the most shaggy, uncouth, indifferent, miscellaneous looking set of fellows one would wish to see, As to intelligence, taste or refine ment, they are sorry specimens of ‘the superior clase of people which the‘ F. F..W’s” are said tobe. They al, ‘affect an almost total ignorance of everything regarding the operations of the-rebels, near their own homes even. In fact in every look and touch they were perfectly in- different to everything terrestrial and celestial, scarcely conscious, one would imagine, of their own existence. It is well known that every movement of our forces on the Potomac ly communicated to the enemy, tending to ‘cripple the operations of our army. One instance, within my knowledge, will show how ‘information of our movements is conveyed 19 the rebels, Some days since, when a small scouting party went out to Pohick Church, between the period of the passage or the advance and rear guards, a Southern sympathiser was seen to put a plece of paper around a dog’s neck, clap his hands thrice, and then away went the dog at full speed with the intelligence towards secersiondom. Whenever our troops pass cértain points, the inhabitants of every isolated house manifest, much interest in their movements. They-count every man, and the news is speedily communicated to the rebels. ‘Those arrested yesterday are persons known or believed to have been engaged in such disloyal business. They were | t -been sent to headquarters in Washington this MPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON Regulf'of the Conferences Between the Secretary of the Treasury and the - Financiers. claims connected with the army. w : DEPARTMENTS. The Plans of the Secretary Agreed to by the Bankers. Of the War Department and bureaus. a Mr, Grunzs, (r. have four clerks to the Navy Department. 3 ‘This was agreed to, and the Dill passed, * DUTY ON SEEDS. 4. Mr. Staurm, (Yep.) of Mase:, presented » Programme of the Monetary Opera- tions of the Government. Adoption of 2 Resolution in. the House in Favor of Raising $150,000,000 by _.. Taxation and’ Imposts, RRA Nig alae GRD The Appointment of the New Secretary of War Confirmed, | &e., & duty beplaced on seeds. &e., &ec. Wasainatom, Jan. 16, 1862. PROGRAMME OF THR FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT. ‘The results of the various conferences held in Washing- ton by Fepresentatives from Boards of Trade, Chambers of Commerce and Banking Institutions, among themselves and with the @ecretary of the Treasury, may be summed up briefly as follows:— First—The general views of the Secretary of the Trea” sury are-assented to. Second—The banks will receive and pay out the United States Hotes freely,.and sustain in all proper ways their credit. eid Phird—TheMbcrétary wil!, within ihe next two weeks, in addition'‘tothe curront daily payment of $1,500,000 in United States notes, pay the further sum of at least ‘$20,000,000 in’? 30-100 bonds, to such public creditors as desire t© receive them, and thus relieve the existing Pressure upon the community Fourti—The issue of United States demand notes not to. be increased beyond the $50,000,000 now euthorized, but it is desired that Congress wily extend thé provisions of the existing loan acts so an.jpt: lear Nap magn ww his. OF THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE ‘TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Gilbert Rodman, obief clerk of the Treasury, died morning of hemorrhage; by which he py hart see Monday. For thirty: years ie-has been esteemed « faith. ful and ficient clerk, whose. merite- obtained for him the. post of chief ‘clerk, which be hes retained- during the last nine. years” without |. making ® personal enemy. His funeral: servicer ‘were attended to-day by the employes of the depart. ment generally, headed by Secretary Chase and the beads of different bureaus. His remains were cent to Phila. |’ delphis, where his friends reside, so same THE ARuY. General Keim, recently appointed a Brigadier Geneva}, is here awaiting orders. : The cane. of Captain Chauncey MoKeever, Adjutant of Wish ; c . Bids been dismissed, and he is now the mustering tn officer of the army. Colonel McQuaid, of the Fourth New York volunteers’ ig mentioned as likely to be appointed a brigadier general. ‘THE NEW APPOINTMENT OF ME. CAMERON DEFERRED. ‘The confirmation of General Cameron as Minister to Russia was deferred to-day. THE PAYMASTERS AMONG THE TROOPS. Thepresenoe of the paymasters, who are still actively employed paying off the men, keeps up a spirit of liveli- ness which compensates for the unfavorablo weather and | the com Daehn etd Ot ee Ee y untikelihood of any advance movement just now. Mean- pote sgh ty HE arabe preedloe Beary My time, the change in the Cabinet, which is still the subject Ber are [ivy Sika coed ee. of universal comment, is regarded as the inauguration of | Genesa! Lane bua been snpoiniéd aid has accepted & new and more active war regime, and as such is hailed 8. GAMERON, becre with gencral satisfaction. He bad no expectation of seein Mr. Lane im Lis seat when he left Kansas, Ho ¢laimed that General Lanehad THE RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HOUSE. assumed to act aa brigadier and was to be considered so Notwithstanding the extreme inclemency of the in everything ‘but the vacation of bis ‘seat In she Senate. ppose the whole Senate in the situation of the member Weather, the reception at the White House last night | from Kansas, appatnied cs gererals by the Prosident. Yet wag the most brilliant of all the levces that have been | sitting as Senators, ‘voting themselves honor, emolument held. The display of fashion and beauty excelled the | 894 rank, was thore nothing improper in this? Palmiest days of the regency of Miss Harriet Lanc, and the attendance of foreign dignitaries was remarkable. Mr. Bavarp, (opp.) of Dol: argued that the Scuator fact, Senator from the time be was elected, aati An unusual number of military officers of high rank were observed in the throng. that exercising the functions of offics and receiving pay PARSON BROWNLOW IN DANGER. and benofit from it constitated ths proper acceptance. ‘He understood that the Senator from Kangus had acted - La said ebat. Kansan being tava, bo took i From private advices received here, serious apprehow- | Place among en ee ae bro, kc tah Sipepih ioncllama) ibe: hartio ceareen. tetindaot Sauer naddnoncie annie es theStite tae, eral will be assassinated before he can reach the Teehessce | ltd down his ¢°mman border, even with a pass trom the rebel War Department. LIVELY OPERATIONS ON THE LOWER POTOMAC. ‘The Heraxp's Potomac river correspondent reports thiat the Reliance was sent down on Monday night to protect {y¥o schooners that were fired at by the upper battery at Cockpit Point on their way down, Her presence probably prevented the Page from coming out of Quantico c-vek and pouncing upon them. Sometime before daylight yer. terday morning, ax the Wyandank was coming out of Mattawoman creek, astoamer with 9 walking beam was ven in the river above Quantico creek. Supposing her to be the Page from her manceuvres, for she ran down the river ag'oon as she was seen, Acting Master Foster re. Ported the circumstances to Lieutenant Commanding Badger, of the Anacostia, senior officer in the ab- sence of the Commodore, upon which Captain Radger, entertaining serious apprehensions for the safety of ‘the existing provisions, to the amount of two ‘hundred ‘and fifty or three hundred millions of dollars. ae ec ed that thia action and legislation will of United Sates demand notes a legal tender, oF thle inoreage beyond the fifty millions | There has been no further interview batween. the dele- gates ‘of the Boston and. Philadelphia Boards of Trade and the House Committee of Ways and Means wince yes, terday. ‘The resolution indicated in the Hzmain’s Washington despatches on Sunday was introduced arid attopted by the House to-day, in reference to raising ® revenue of one hundred and fifty million of dollars pet annum. This resolu- tion was suggested by the bank dolegation. It is the only point in their suggestious in which the Committee of ‘Ways and Means has concurred. A sub-committee is assiduously engaged in the preparation of a bill conform- able to the terms of tht'resolution. The committee have concluded not to recommend any modification of the demand note bill, already reported. A Sub-Committee of the Committee of Ways and ‘Means had an interview with Secretary Chase to-day. ‘The Stock Bank Dili is still inthe hands of the Sub- Committee to which it was referred. It has not yet bo- come formally part of the financial measures of the Committee. of Ways and Means, but will probably be adopted and recommended at an early day. CONDITION OF THB NATIONAL TREASURY. The United States Treasurer’s last weokly statement shows that the total amount on deposit was $7,700,000, on which drafts bad been drawn to the amount of $6000,000, The bullion fund is $1,102,000, The avail- -wble balance in the States under ingurrectionary control ie stated at,$4,500,000. NEWS PROM EUROPE—SEITLEMENT OF THE TRENT AFFAIR. ‘The details of English news bave not yet been received e. Enough, however, is known to confirm the opinion ‘entertained at the State Department, that the settlement of the Trent imbroglio has proved entirely satisfactory, and that no cause exists at present for any apprehension Of hostilities between the United States and any foreign Power. CONFIRMATION OF EDWIN M. STANTON AS SECRETARY OF WAR, ‘The Senate in executive seasion to-day confirmed the nomination of Bdwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War by The resotution of the Judiciary Committec on the Kan- fas con seat Case, declaring thet Mr. Lane is not en- titled Seal, was taken up. ‘The question was, of the amendment of Mr. Clark, to strike out the word “not.” Mr. Staxtow, of Kgnscs, the contestant, proceeded to speak at length in oppositlon to the amendment. He con- tended that Mr. Lane, by using the king privilege, as it was admitted she ha:l Gone, thereby made the choice of Senatorship in fuct actually Senator, and this uccoptance Of any other office, even before he actually Wok the oath , vacated the seat,’ Ho said before he (Stanted) accepted the commission from the Governor of Kansaé, iv July Mr. Hakcax thought the President had no authority to make such an appointment, At that time there was no such office; therefore the appointment was void and there could be no vacation of the seat. Mr. Cowax took substantially the same ground. If it was no office, it made no difference whether he ac- cepted itor nol. Even if it was au office, he thought it very doubtful if Mr. Lane «lid accept. Mr. Doourrrix, (rep.) of Wis.,said he had wished that Mr. Lane had been in the feild and Mr. Stanton in the Senate; and ho said with all respect that he was opp sed to the whole idea of being a member of Congress and an. officer Vaulting from tho Senate to the beautiful idea, but dis- to come 1 the 5 ‘id not meet his appro, Ho said he sup) the whole of this question was that the President proposed to appoint Mr. ‘Lane Brigadier, and Mr. Lane proposed to accept if tho office were created by Congress. Congress did create the office on the 224 of July; but before that time Mr. Lave refused to accept, which he thonght ended’the case. THE CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION WML. @ vote approaching unanimity. the Reliance, weighed and stood in the direction of the | Mr. Fassenpkn, (rep.) of Me., by eonsent, reported TAR REPORTED REMOVAL OF ADJUTANT GENERAL | D*tteries. The Page, however, did not appear, but appropriate Sin, onurte aasadeanne ei THOMAS. shortly after the Reliance was geen coming up, having GRORGE PD. MORGAN AND THE NAVY DRPARTHENT. ‘The current report in regard to the removal of General ‘Thomas and the appointinent of General Williams, is at least premature. ‘There is no foundation for it. MOVEMENTS OF GRNERAL M'CLELLAN. Goneral McClellan went to the Capitol to-day, and was engaged with the Committee upon the Conduct of the ‘War from ten until four o'clock, after which he was seut for by the President, and held an interview with him. This ‘has given him more exercise than he has ‘had in any Since his last illness. His interview with the com- mittee is believed to have been of a pleasant and satis- factory nature. His friends are satiefied that the interview wilh inspire the committee with entire confidence inthe General. convoyed the schooners safely down. None of the ves- sels were hit. : ‘The capture of any of our steamers-would be a sad affair, as it would enable tho rebels to capture our mer. chant vessels. Tho rebels continue to, be particularly ill tempered. Yesterday afternoon they Gred.at every thing going into Mattawoman creek, with their uscal want of skill. Firat they sent a shot after the Yankee. The Wyandank followed, and had two or three shots fired after her. A canal boat coming out soon after, received the samo attentidis, and they wound up by firing two or three more rounds at the Yan- kee as she came out. The Yankee then stood for Free- stone Point, and threw a few shells into some fish houses on the beweh with very good effect, clearing them of the rebel pickets. Acting Master Ely then landed with a boat's crew to bring off a boat that wad seen on the beach, but as this could not be done they destroyed the boat. An officer of the Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania Vol- ‘unteers, who has just come on board, tells me that the rebels made some very good shots at the Maryland bat- teries on Sunday morning. Two shells fell right in front, throwing the dirt into the battery, and several went clear over. Only two shells were fired from our battery. The same officer has further told me that a shell from the rebel batterios, aimed at the Pensacola, threw the dirt right over the soldiers that manned the batteries at Budd’s ferry. A communication was received from the Secretary of the Navy in answer to the resolution relative to the em- ployment of George D. Morgan. Referred. THANKS TO NAVAL OFFICERS. Mr. Cowan, (rep.) of Pa. offered a resolution tendering a vote of thanks to Lieutenant A. D. Harrell, Midabip- man Stewart and Acting Master Amos Foster, for the destruction of the rebel selfooner Echo in Quantico Inlet. RXEOUTIVE SEBION, On motion of Mr. Wison, the Benate went into exect- tive session. Adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasuxcron, Jan, 16, 1862. THR EFFICACY OF THR ARMY IN KANSAS. Mr. Conway, (rep.) of Kansas, introduced a joint reso lution to promote the efficiency of the troops serving in the department of Kansas. MILITARY POST AT RVANRVILLE, IND. Mr. Law, (opp.) of Ind., introduced a resolution, which was adopted, instructing the Committee on Military af- fairs to inquire into the propriety of establishing a military post at or near Evansville, Indiana, RAILROAD COMMUNICATION BRTWEEN NEW YORK AND WASH- INGTON. Mr. Van Horn, (rep.) of N. Y., from the Committee on Roads and Canals, reported « resolution, which was adopted, calling om the Secretary of War for information having in view the construction of several branch rail- roads, in order to have direct commanication between MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL BUTTLER. General Butler is here to appear before the Committee on the Conduct of the War. He would have been examined to-day, but the committee were oecupied with the Commanding General. @ENERAL BUTLER’S OFFICERS COMMISSIONED. ‘The offlcers of the regiments raised by General Butler in Massachusetts, for his coast expedition, were commis. sioned yeaterday directly from the War Department. ‘This will end the.controversy made by Governor Andrew with General Butler in reference to these commissions. A MILITARY RAILROAD FROM WASHINGTON TO ALEX- ANDRIA. Notwithstanding the snow and sleet, fi hundred mon were at work to-day, preliminary to the construction | 1 have just been on board the Yankee, whare I was told | Washington and New York. of @ rajiroad from Washington to Alexandria, over tLe | by Mr. Ely that on the boat returning to the Yankeo last | PARHAGR OF 4 JOINT REROLUTION ON THB SURIRCT oF TaR Long Bridge. There will be a single track with sufficient | evening, a shot from the upper battery st Cockpit Point SRVERTR: turnouts to aecommodate the camps in Virginia. It is Supposed the road will be in operation in three weeks. By this arramgement it is designed to supply our army from the North without change of cars. ‘THE TRIAL OF COLONEL KERRIGAN. The Kerrigan trial is closed. To day the Judge Advo- cate submitted the evidence without argument. The sealed verdiet of the court will, as usual, be sent to the Goneral-in-Chief and the President, and if approved will be promulgated to the army. This routine may occupy several days. It is stated that Colonel Kerrigan will take his seat in the House of Representatives to-morrow. Ho is on parole, bus cenfined to the limite of the chy. Mr. Consma, (opp.) of N. ¥., from the Committee on ‘Ways and Moana, reported a joint resolution, that in order to pay the ordinary expenses of the government ‘and the interest on the national loan, and have an ample sinking fund for its ultimate liquidation, a tax be im posed, which, with the tari on imports, will secure an annual sun of not less than ene hundred and @fty mil. lions of dotars. Mr. Vaiammatas, (ore) of Ohio, said that before the mestion wae put, he wished to express the hope that all measures relating to this subject may be reported at the earliest moment practicable, and then ton fixed day ahead, @o that fall time may be ‘for their consideration; for, ag this civil war now in, and imminent, too, ag is the danger of foreign complica- came so close to the boat as to splash the wator into her. 1, will appear that the commanders of the flotilla were not instructed by Captain Morria. On the contrary, that gallant officer solicited their eo. fon their fiag officer. To them, as well oe te Captain etre bo. longs the credit of taking the Pensacola safely through the flery ordeal. A few more shots were fired from Cotkpit Point this morning, but at what, sod with what result, I have not been able to ascertain. Acting Master Amos P. Foster, commanding th a danke "to ootnmnanra the Batetitie nanmotettho toa Wetee flotilla. NAVAL APPOINTMENT, Samvel F. Train, of Boston, was commissioned ag Aa. sistant Paymuster im (he navy to-day, Mr, Davis, (Union) of Ky., presented s memofiéi from the Military Board of Kentucky in relation to gertain. INOREASE OF THF CLERICAL FORCE OF THE WAR Aff NAVY Mr. Wnaon, (rep.) of Masa, from tho Military Comenit- tee, reported backsthe bill to increase the clerieal force of Iowa, moved to amend #9 as to from the Farmers’ Club of Coneord, Mass., atathig ‘the’ country ie Hooded with unreligble sede, and asking thas ME. Commaman, (vop.) of ¥s., frou the, 100 on New York it meant maihing.” Did it moan a polley. dangerous te tne coustey, aad which. -disagreed to by yeas PRICE TWO CENTS. ir. CAMPEErL, (rep: b ‘Das as necessary Lo deprive the enemy of the sin ‘War, as it was to provide moans to put down the rebel and whether it was the purposo of the Cyumittce op Judiciary to rej ort a vill to confiscate the: property of rebe:s and free their slay es. ry y answer that question. The supremacy of the law, be argued, was ¢-sential the “gexistonee. Tho,republic caunot live unless th are obeyed. Fur Ufo suppression of this ebetlion resentatives of the peopl joople to do whate congistent. with /ustice, They shoul! employ whatey mncaus may be necessary to Uhisend, He went further not discharged our duty in ac- been thrown into} pewer emincipation of the siay Je maintamed that plenary “ca @ ike uucond) onal Ways and Means I winter quarters. | This sub ol ‘nt of invert pation. 4 small ext Department. But the committee sible mo- bill be t tho government may lars by the indirect process . which, with tho éirecttax and the duties from imports, will secure ono bundred and fifty millions of doliars an nual} Mr. VALLANDIGHAy ineffectually sought to amend the ution, in order. to sécure the amount of revenue pro- posed only 80 long as it be necessary. ‘The yuestion was takenou Mr. Valiandigham’s moti ti! Monday week, which was nays 113. dir. Cox, (Opp.) of Ohio, said. he wished to withdraw hig, Foty, for the postponement, as bsworld favor tbe was uDWillDg to see this measure pled aller the speech of his cclleague (Mr. Bingham), and withonta ctauce for tho minority to answer it. ‘the Hone then pasted the resolution under the opera tion of the previous question; by y 7 ys wero as follows>—Messi ‘oorhees and Wood. * | SHIRRATION AND COLONIZATION OF THE SLAVES OF REBELS. Mr. Brart. (rep.) of Mo., from the Military Committee, reported a bill amendatory of the direct tax bill, aud for liberating and colonizing the slaves of rebels, which was ‘cutnmitted to the Commitiee of the Whole en tue State of the Unign. PRYSERVATION OF THE: METALIC CURRENCY. On motion of Mr. VantaNniGnam, it was resolved that the Committee on Ways aud Means be instructed to in- quire whether if any. acd if so what, agitation tmny be necessary and proper, in view of the pre sent impending evemts, to prevent the exportation, melting or hoarding of the domestic and foreign coin of or circulating im, the United States, ta cluding, also, the exportation or hoarding of bullion. ‘Aso, to Inquire into the expediency of reviving the acts authorizing the currency of foreigh gold coins, and mak- ing them a legal tender, and whether any change in the laws regulating the value of domestic or foreign coins is necessary or proper, and to report by bill or ovherwise. Mr. VALLANDIGHAM vemarked that he did not contem- plate a return to the absurd and exploded direct legisla- tion of pains and penalties, but to wise and indirect com mercial legisiation on the suixject. PROMIRITION OF THR COOL TE TRADE. Mr. Fuot, (rep.) of Mass. from the Committee on Com- merce, reported @ bil) probibiting the Chinese coolie trade by Americans, in Amer can versel#, which was pasted after a speech in its favor, in which Le suid it could not be found in all the history of the slave trade that greater atrocities and violations of human andi¢)vine law have been com. mitted than in the coolie trade, which fact the oficial documents disclove. THE CARRYING OF PRINTED MATTER OUTSIDE OF THR MAIL. Mr. Covrax, (rep.) of Ind., from the Post Office Com- mitteo, reported a Bill regulating the carrying of printed matter onteide the mailé, the object being to derive re- venue therefrom, Its consideration will ve postponed till next Tuesday. PORTIFICA ™: ‘TION HILL. ‘The House , in committee, proceeded to the consideration of the Fortification bil}. Mr. Waveworru, (Union) of Ky., replied to Mr. Bing- ham’sargument that Congrers, under the constitution, has to emancipate the elaver. He would not vote a under euch ap interpretation. No powers could be sen ON eee ot plainly dedaci- ble from that instrument. ition was & foregone conclusion with Mr. Bingham, who bad to sustain bis po- sition b; ent, however . Those who ‘ion and in a fraternal spirit vuite for the preserva. tema ery frie danger which now sur: rout ‘There was no further business transacted, and the r) Arrival of the Arabia Off Cape Race. we ue “® | THE EFFECT OF THE HANSA’S NEWS \ Peace Feeling in England The English Journals Beliove that the British Government are Aware of the Pacific Intent CONSOLS ADVANCED 70 THEIR FORMER VALUE. ADVANCE IN COTTON, de. &., &eo. Hauvax, Jan. 16, 1862, ‘The steamship; Arabia, from Liverpool at ten o'clock on the morning of the 4th, via Queenstown on the 5th natant, for New Yerk ‘Ghd Halifax, passed Capo Raco at ‘eleven 0% Right. ‘The Arabia ‘Doarded by the news yacht of the Asso- ciated the following summary of news obtajn- ed, which ig-one week lajor. ‘The Arabia hes on-board troops for Canada, comprising two batteries of the Fifteenth ‘brigade of artillery. A suspicious ‘steamer had heen seen cruising in the Exgliph chamnel.off Dover, and there were strong reasous pape a it Wes tho privateer Sumter. [Supposed to ‘de the United Stated ‘gutiboat Tuscarora) [Tae Ardttia -satled” feos Europe in the place of the 4 have not as yet received pews of the arrival hie atéamaahlp Gleen — Queenstown’ dt the evening of the Bd’ ij 2 on Great Brita: ; ‘The news ‘by tho den Sipe, and ‘Hanga, had materially strengthened confidence in peace. Consols showed great buoyancy and had further ad vancei about one-half per cent, and closed firm on Friday, the 34 inétant, at the quotations ‘current before the Trent aiair, and showed an advence of threc-eighths since the Ast instant. The Londen Zimes snys:—Front the character of the rise sols on the 3d instant it is iaferred that the Hansa may Lave brought advices to the government from Lord Lyons of some information having been given bythe Cabinet at Washington that Mvesrs. Mason and § idell would be given tp. ‘The London Herald sayr:—Speculators appeared to by private information from Amesican diplo- matic cireles.”? ‘The ram journal, in ap editorial, says—It behooves both England and France to consider whether the time has nud arrived fer recognizing the Southern confederacy. The London Daily News re As yet the Wash- ingtov government has not spoken, But if the theory of some of its contemporaries be correct, that government really resides in the New York press. The question of peace was really decided when the Hansa left. (Vite ar | ticle im the New Youre Hxranp, Dec. 21, the day of the sailing of the Hansa. ) ‘The same paper says that the arbitration principle has been ridden to death by injudicions friends, aud condemns the policy of dividing English opinion at tho present time. ‘The London Times professes to expose some of the | stonnge delusions entertained by the American poopie ia | regard to their own omnipotence and invulnerability, It also gives a letter from T. M. MeKay, of Liverpool, show ing the difficulties America would experience in carrying out the prevailing schemes. The couyons for the January dividends on the Virginia bands have been returned by Mesers. Baring Brokers, with the answer, “No advires to pay.” The same answer is anticipated relative to the debts of the other Southern States, ‘The London Morning Post regrets that the Washington Cabinet has evinéed no dluerity to avail themeclves of the respite granted by Fogland, aad draws unfavorable de ductions therefrom. ‘The Lindon Daily News, per contra, finds in the delay encouraging signs of moderation and a general disposition ‘on the part of the Washington goverment to act with reason and justice. ‘The Paris Temps is assured that the United States At- torney General will give an opinion that Maron and Slidell should be delivered up, ‘The Cologne Gazette says the Preesinn note to Weshing- ton does not treat the Trent affair trom the point of view of public right, but urgently counsels peace. It says should America reject the demands of kngland, the Powers will send a collective note to Washington, urging peace. A meeting was held at Birmingham, under the auspices of the Mayor, for the purpose of inemorializing the govern. ment io favor of arbitration im the Trent affair. After very turbulent proceedings the memorial was defeated: ud an amendment carried leaving the matter in the bands of the government. Nobody of importance took part in the meeting. Mr. Ardwell, M. P., in @ speech at Oxford, anticipated that America would accede to England’s demands; but, if not, he believed that England would have full cause tor war. He deprecated the attacks made on American in- stitutions, too, and urged that the present was not the time for irritating comments. ‘The screw steamers John Bell, the Hope and Sarah Sands are loading cotton at Liverpool for New York, and additional steamers were expected to be taken up. The ship R. D. Shepherd left Liverpool on the 3d for New Orleans via Havana. ‘The London Times reproduces # letter written by Mr. Seward in 1839 to Wm. Brown, of Liverpool, in which Seward ropudiates the idea that the American govern. ment would ever be guilty of a0 gross a violation of its saith as to confiscate in time of war money invested iu American securities in time of peace. ‘The London Times, in an editorial on the subject, think’ it ie not am opportune moment to bring forward this declaration, the more particularly as England has been menaced by threats of confiscation by journals evidently in communication with the Washington govern- ment, The article concludes by expressing hopes for peace, but declaring that threats will accomplish no- thing, the only solution being the release of the prisoners. == = ~ a = E due ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE. | firrucve‘,ite decertreot we arabia, wool Bring Fra: The Emperor, on New Year’s day, made an address to State bodies. In response to an address from the Senata, he said he counted on the Senate to assist him in perfe.:t- ing the constitution, and at the same time maintainug intact the fundamental basis on which it rests. To the legislative body he merely expressed the hope that they ‘would see imthe recent modifications of the constitution @ new proof of bis confidence in their intelligence and Patriotism. To the clergy he gave assurance that they might count’ on his protection and lively sympathy, telling them that they knew how to render to Cmsar the et which are Cesar’s, and to God the things that are 8. ‘This expression had given rise to the idea that a seri- ous attempt is about to be. made to settle terms for the evacuation of Rome, ‘The Mor dela Flolle says that government cannot poesilhy © with the request for men-of-war to convey Wérchandise to America. ‘Phe Bourse bad been ‘buoyant and higher, but closed quiet at 677. 50c. s Italy. On New Year’ day the Pope received General Guyot and French officers. General Guyon spoke of devotion towards the Pope, and the latter thanked Guyon for the Feutiments expressed. The present French soldiers ag Rome would not permit the fulfilment of any irreligious or impolitic act. The Pope concluded by bestowing the apostolic benediction on the imperial family, the Empe- ror Napoleon and the whole French company. The Natioval Roman Committee had placarded Dilis iu Rome declaring that the issue of Roman consols by the pontifical government after the 27th of March, 1863, would. not be recognized by the italian government, as from the moment the Italian Parliament declared Rome tho capital of Italy the temporal power of the Pope legally termi- nated. ‘The Chamber resumed its sittings on the 34. Rattazzi communicated a speech made by the King toa Parliament deputation, in which ho said he hoped the Italian cause will make greater progress in the ecming year than in the past. Ricasoli had renounced the idea of seeking a colleague for the portfolio of the Interior, and the Cabinet remains unchanged. Pru ‘The King, in addressing the Ministry on New Year’s day, said:—The year commenced with a serious aspect throughout the world, rendering it the duty of Prussia to be prepared for any eventnalities; and,” he ssserted, “this should bo doue.”? In reply to the congratulations of the army, he said, “Prussia could calmly behold what events may arise from the state of things in non-Euro- pean countries, because lis army stands ready formed Russia. An Imperial decree bas becn issued, in consequence o¢ recent disturbances, sanctioning the closing of the Uni- Yorsity of St, Petersburg, and ordering the dismissal of the professors and students. India. Cavcorra , Dec. 8, 1861. Cotton goods firm; twist unchanged. . Indigo excited, Exchange 2s, 4. Rice and linseed high. Freights 10 At Bombay cotton and cotton goods were materially advancing. THE LATEST SEWS. J Sr. 5, 186m It is réported thet Russia, at thé’ commencement of the difficulty between the American States, employed all het influence fn favor of peace, and has recently taken steps to the end.’ The Russian Cabinet ‘has communicated to the great Powers all the reports received from her representatives at Washington. Torus, Jan.5, 1862. Garibaldi Rifle Association, urged them to ‘hasten to prepare to take up arms, because the moment approaches for giving fresh proofs of your bravery.” Financial and Commercial. LONDON MONEY MARKET. Loxpox, Jan. 4, 1862. Consols clesed.on Friday at 9255 ‘The bullion in the Bapk of £205 500. AMIRRICAY. S:CURTTIE:, /merican see irities have nominally recovered a little, con very dull. ‘There aro buyers of ves at 67, Illinois Central shares are 4 44 discount. 2834 LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. Liverroot, Jan. 4, 1862. The regular Brokers’ cireular is not completed. sales of the week (four days) foot up 80,000 bales, the market closing buoyant on ‘Lhursday, with a considerable advance apon a'l descriptions. The sales of Friday were 454000 bales, of which 15,000 were to speculators and-ex- perters, the market closing excited and id. higher, The Oflicia! figures eal! middling Orleans 1234. a 12}gd., white private authorities report an advance during the week to 136. thousand bales have bech purchased for export t America, STATE OF TRADE IN MANCHESTER. Advices trot Manchester are favorable. The market is firmer thorgh quiet. LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET. Messrs. Wakefield, Nash & Co, aud others report flour very dull and 6d. ‘a Is. lower. American is quoted at 20s) a Bus. Wheat isirreguiar and 2d. a 3d. lower: rales oc ved Western at 118. 6d, 0128. 44; red Southern, 128. 34. ads. Gd; white Western, 12°. Od. a 13s; white Southern, 138. 18s, 6d. Corn dull and is. 6d. lower : salen of mixed at 328. ; yellow at 32s. « 228. 6d.,and white at 35« LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. ‘Tho same authorities report beef quiet but steady; pork tirm; bacou dull, and Is. 4 28. lower; lard steady at Ge. a ble. Gd.; taliow declining—sales at 40s. a 508. 6d. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET. Ashies steady; pote 368., pearis 35s. Rosin tending up- ward: common, 128. & 138. Spirite turpentine advane- + sales at O6s, ‘Sugar tending upward. Cotfee—No ‘es. Rice firm. Liaseed firmer. Linseed ei! easier: sules at 248. 6d. a 368. Cod oil quiet. Sperm oil, £960 296 108. . LONDON MARKETS. Mesere, Baring Yros’. circular reports breadstuff® quiet and tending downward. Iron dull at £5 @ £6 68. for rails aud bara. Sugar firmer. Coffee advanced 6d. ais. Rice dull and.unchanged. Tea tending upward. | Spirite tur- pentine active at 668, Tallow declining: tales at 50s. Sperm oil firm at £95 a £96. Cod oil, £42. Linseed oil sicady at S88. Od. LATEST MARKETS, Conso!s cored on Satnrday at 92% a 92} for money. AMERICAN RTOCKS. ‘The latest sales were:—Illinois Central, 43.0 49% dis- count; Erie, 8734 8 28. Liernroot, Jan. 5,186 The sales of cotton yesterday were 16,000 bales, in- cluding. 8,000 bales to speculaters and exporters, the market closing activeand firmer at unchanged quote tions. ‘The breadstuffs market is firmer. Provisions are firm, except bacon, which is easier. HAVRE MARKET. Cotton.—The sales for the week have been 7,000 bales. Orleans tres ordinaire, 156fr.; bas, 150fr. The total stock in port atnounts to 133,000 bales. IMPORTANT FROM CAIRO. Movement of the Great Expedition South- ward. Cmncago, Jan. 15, 1862. ‘The following is a special despatch to the Journal: Carno, Jan. 16, 1862. General Grant and staif embarked on the steamer Chan. collor this morning, and took the feld at Fort Jefferson. Despatches had been received from the advance, column under General McClernand, saying it is on the mareu and willcamp at Mayflokl, Ky., tonight, Beanregard is #0 near Mayfeld that the rebels must fight: of run. Genoral Grant reviewed the troops composing the Second division this forenoon, and informed them he should march thirty miles by to-morrow morning. The greatest enthusiasm provails among the troops. The New York State Temperance Con« vention. ‘Troy, Jan. 10, 1862. AState convention of temperance meu has been in ses~ sion here to-day. It is held ia the celiar of Sore. an ie very sparsely attended, both con ‘spocte- tors not nombering over fifty | orvons. rn to-morrcw, and the convention will be will adjous ‘There was a strong conviction that the stenmship | by fruitiess in results, the diplomatic corps, and received as usual the various. in accepting the Presidency of the Genoa ~