The New York Herald Newspaper, February 1, 1862, Page 1

—————— THE NEW YORK HERALD. all 4 WHOLE NO. 9274. NEW YORK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1862. PRIVE TWO CENTS, regiment New York Volunteers, Colonel McQuade, died i be called ie NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. | ity se wostotare nen cps Send Une | Ouod ty sree ea tevchsiean tates Wee, | YMPORTANT FROM EUROPE, | Su‘hins!cct™nien'sihsiunchoeat 7% | ermal ge otis prot tel, nd 8 sat i ener says. eee will be taken to Utica, | rms LaBoR coNTRACR THE NEW YORK CUSTOM es effort toretaln 2K, ihe St. James Cabinet may seek to | severe b befure iheas reneuietslane ent ton nn eae Additional Correspondence Relative to the Trent Affair. Effect of the Recent Advices . from Europe. Position of the Government Financial Measures in Congress. Ships-of-War Sent in Pursuit of the Rebel Cruisers, —~ Ker key kee ‘Wasmetow, Jan. 31,1862. EFFECT OF THE RECENT NEWS FROM EUROPE. ‘The English despatches in reference to the settlement of the Trent affair bave produced great satisfaction here. Mr. Seward has been heartily cheered by the result of his splendid feat of diplomacy. Last night he entertainod some distinguished Canadian politicians, who are on a visit to Washington. The paciflc denouement of what was a little while ago universally regarded as the beginning of a war between the United States and Great Britain, ‘was the subject of mutual congratulation. The gratifica- tion experienced by the President and Cabinet is parti- cipated in by the masses of Senators, Congressmen and Citizens, who are more demonstrative but not more earnest in expressing their satisfaction at the removal of this cloud of war from the horizon. To-day, for'a little while, this general gratification was marred by a painful ramor that the Africa bad brought Out intelligence of a very menacing character, and that a despatch had been reecived announcing that the British government had made new demands of such a nature as to render a war with England inevitable. This rumor was, however, contradicted, and serenity restored by despatches from New York, from authentic sources announcing the upward tendency of stocks, and that the advices received by the Africa indicate quietude in England. DIPROM ATIC CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE TRENT AFFAIR. LETTER FROM MR. ADAMS TO MR. BEWARD—(EXTRACT NO. 93). Legation or THe Unitep StatEs, } Lonpon, Deo. 20, 1861. Sm—although nothing remains to be done here to mo- diy the respective positions of tho two countries in re- gard to the affair of the Trent, I decided to aska confe- rence of Far] Russel. I then remarked that my de- spatches enabled mo now to assure him that tne act of Captain Wilkes had not been authorized by the govern- ment, and further that they would reserve themselves perfectly free to act upon it until they should hear from this side of the water. If her Majesty’s Ministers were disposed to enter upon the subject with a view to an adjustment, they would be met in an equally friend- ly spirit. His lordship expressed his gratifieation on re- ceiving this iaformation. Ho had himself little doubt in regard to the first point ever since learning from me the nature of the instructions given to the commander of the James Adger. The other point was likewise important, inasmuch as it removed the danger of committal prior to the moment when the views of the govern- ment should be presented on the part of Great Britain, 1 then proposed, as a means of fully bringingto his lord- ship’s knowledgo the real spirit of the government of the United States, that he should let mo read to him adespatch exactly as I had received it. A judginent might be fully formed of it im this way, inasmuch as the paper had re- capitulated the various grounds of misunderstanding and complaint. His lordship said he should be glad to hear it; #0 I read all the despatch No. 136, November 30, 1861, Dut the first paragraph personal to myself. I have the honor, &., CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, SHE FINANCIAL MEASURES OF THE GOVERNMENT. A telegraphic despatch received here to-day from New York announces that the banks of that city have ap pointed a committee to visit Washington, and urge the immediate passage of the Treasury Note bill, There is hardly any neod of this action, as tho bill is the regular order of business, and will continue to be so until dis- posed of by the House. It was expected that Mr. Vai- landigham would make his speech to-day in support of his amendment, but he postponed doing so until Monday. Mr. Hooper, of Massachusetts, one of the ‘solid men’’ of Boston, will address the House on Monday or Tuesday next, on the Treasury Note bill. The Committee of Ways and Means are hard at work on the amendments to the tariff, which will be slight, and completing the tax bill, the labor upon which is arduous. THE FLOATING DEBT OF THE NATION. ‘Tho House several days ago called upon the Secretary of the Treasury to communicate the sum total of the pre- sent floating debt under the several divisions, but the Secretary in his reply says he is not prepared to do so until the heads of the other departments shall furnish him with the statements necessary for that purpose. VESSELS OF WAR IN PURSUIT OF THE SUMTER. Four federal steamers and three sailing vessels are now on the alert to capture the rebel steamer Sumter, and the Constellation is fitting out at Portsmouth for a similar purpose, GENERAL BUTLER’S EXPEDITION. Orders have been issued for the Constitution to sail from Hampton Roads, with her troops, at the earliest possiblo moment, for Ship Island. It is thought that whe would get away by Sunday morning. The health of ‘the brigade is rapidly and decidedly improving. RASCALITY OF SUTLERS DETECTED. ‘Two sutiers, Wm. DeCosey and Andrew Glarry, who for ‘some time past have Deen furnishing supplies to Stock- ton’s independent Michigan regiment, in General Fitz Jonn Porter's division, were to-day brought up with a round turn, Finding that the soldiers were obtainiog supplies of liquor from some unknown source, Major Davis made ‘an investigation of their establishment and stock. Aside from a large supply of whiskey, he found about eight thousand dollars in counterfeit bills, which they had Deon industriously distributing among the men. Tho entire stock of goods was confiscated, which, with two horses and four wagons, is estimated at ten thousand dollars in value. The men have been brought to this city to await the action of the proper authorities. Most of the counterfeit money is on the Marion City Bank, which is broken. THE SENATE DEBATE ON THE EXPULSION OT MR. BRIGHT. The debate in the Senate to-day on the resolution for the expuision of Senator Bright for disloyalty reached the turning point against the Indiana Sonator. Tho splendid and powerful speech of Sena- tor Johnson, of Tennessee, settled the question. Before ‘this speech was mado, Senator Foster, of Connecticut, ex Preesed himsolf against tho resolution, but at the con’ clusion of Mr. Johnson’s speech Senator Foster announced that he would yote for the expulsion. This announco- ment settled the question against Bright, and therenpon Other Senators, who would otherwise have voted in favor of his retaining his seat, changed their minds, so that his expulsion is now counted sure by several votes over the required two-thirds. In addition to the abovo facts a telegraphic despatch ag received by Senator Harris, from the Legislature of New York, instructing him to vote to expel Bright, and Senator Cowan received another that the Senate of Penn sylvania had adopted a joint resolution instructing him ‘also to voto for Bright's expulsion. It is said that the House of Representatives of his State will concur with the Senate in the resolution of instruction to Senator Cowan, THE CASE OF THE SPANISH BARK PROVIDENCIA: ‘The President has submitted to Congress the corre” ‘spondence in reference to the Spanish bark Providencia, seized by & United States eruiser and brought into port aga prize. Mr. Moses Taylor,who was selected by the government and accepted by the Spanish Minister a3 reforeo, has awarded two thousand, seven hundred and ninety-ono dollars ninoty-one cents damages, to be paid by the government to the master of the bark, DEATH OF A SOLDIER, Sergeant D. A, D, Marchis', of Company A, Fourteenth ARRIVAL OF A REBEL DESERTER. A deserter from tho First North Carolina cavalry came this morning within the picket lines of General Hancock's brigade. He gives his name as N.T.Emmet. He ran away, he says, from a scouting detachment sent out from Centreville. Hoe has been long disgusted with the rebel war, and availed himself of the first opportunity to escape. His retirement from the rebel service was at- tended with some risk, for he was hotly pursued three miles, and only mado his escape through the whist- ling of bullets. He had a magnificent horse, two Colt’s revolvers and a sabre, He confirms the statements of previous deserters as to the condition of the rebel troops and intrenchments about Manassas. ‘The term of enlistment of over eighty thousand men, he alleges, expires at the end of this month. Of this num- ber not one-tenth part will re-enlist, and if an attempt at coercion is made he prophecies desperate and bloody re- sistance, RECOVERY OF THB BODY OF A SOLDIER KILLED AT BALL'S BLUFF, The body of one of the'victims of the Balls Bluff dis- aster, belonging to the late General Baker’s brigade, was yesterday discovered on the Virginia shore of the Poto- mac, nearly opposite Fort Washington. A small detach- ment from the Ninety-niath Pennsylvania Volunteers was sent to bring away the body. It was found across a log, the face downwards. A dosoription of it may lead to the identification of the soldier by his friends. Hoe was apparently about forty years of age, had black hair, and was dressed in a blue shirt, gray jacket and gray coat. The trimmings indicated that he had belonged to an artillery company. A large brass ring was found on one of his fingers. There was @ scar on the left cheek, and a lump on the forehead. Tho lotters A. G. R.,” or “A. G, B.”’ appeared in India ink on the inside of the right arm. One five and one ten cent Sutler’s ticket, marked ‘Baker’s brigade,” with the letters ““G. W.”” printed on them, were found in one of the pockets. The remains, which were very much de- composed, were buried in the forks of the Richmond ‘and Mt, Vernon roads. INSPECTION OF THE TROOPS. ‘The troops across the river have had a busy as well as muddy time to-day, undergoing the regular inspection which takes place the last ofeach month. As many men turned out to-day as at the last monthly inspection, showing that the health of the army is not deteriorating. CAPTURE OF BOATS EMPLOYED BY REBELS. Yesterday a conple of boats, which had been used for conveying information and supplies to the rebels, were captured near Accotink. Information had been received by General Heintzelman that for some time past commnu- nication had been kept up between parties living in the ‘woods near Mt. Vernon and the southwest shore of Ma- gon’s Neck, and that the boats employed for that purpose were secreted somewhere in the vicinity. Companies A and C were sent from Colonel Sta- ples’ Third Maino regiment to find them. Part of Company C went-round in a boat; the others went.by land. ‘They found two boats, and brought them back to Accotink. Oneof the boats was the same in which a party of rebels had, in October last, crossed over and burned the boats belonging to people living in- Accotink, whieh is a Union village. During the afternoon a fish house on Mason's Neck, which bad served as a depot for articles smuggled over for the rebels, was observed to be in flames, AFFAIRS ON THE LOWER POTOMAC. The steamer Hecla, a Philadelphia boat, which, on her last trip up, with stores, &c., about a weck ago, had ninety-five shots fired at her from the rebel batterice, allof which missed hor, ran the batteries again last night; but was not saluted with a single shot, the rebels thinking, no doubt, they had wasted enough ammunition on her already. |. f-fave days since a schooner going down, in the heavy fg which prevailed, was becalmed off Cockpit Point, and when the fog lifted, the battery opened on her. The shots dropped all round her, and her situation was ver¥ critical, when Dr. Badger, of the Anacostia, sent some ‘voats and towed her out of range. THE ARMY, Henry M. Naglee, of California, and Daniel B, Birney, of Pennsylvania, have been reported by the Military Committe to the Senate for confirmation as brigadier generals. ABOLITIONIST SHRIEKERS IN CONGRESS. ‘The radical factionin tho Senate and House of Repre- sentatives continue to strain every nerve to obstruct the course of the government, and create discouragement among the people, respecting the manner in which the war is conducted. The late speech of Mr. Gurley has ex. clted a degree of indignation among army officers, and our soldiers generally, which can only be properly under- stood by those who are here on the spot. They read the uewspapers, especially the Herarp, and are fully and accurately informed of everything that it is proper should beknown. From generals down to privates, the confi dence in General McClellan is unlimited, and it is tho- roughly understood and rejoiced at that in his hands alone are the threads of every movement that is being carried on in all parts of the country. No one is more interested than the Commander-in-Chief in push. ing forward our armies as rapidly as possible, and some idea of tho unparalleled industry that has been displayed may be obtained, by the announce- ment of the fact that, in order to get as far Sovth as Mon- ticello, General Schoepff’s men had actually constructed, from the date of the battle of Mill Spring up to three days ago, forty miles of corduroy road! Our brave soldiers know well what difficulties will have to be overcome, be- fore the Southern rebellion is effectually suppressed. They also know that these di ficulties will be suppressed; but they think it a pity that the Greoleys, Gurleys, Chandlers, Wilkinsons, Garrisons and Lovejoys, who are continually decrying their heroic exertions cannot be compelled either to close mouths which are perpetually vomiting forth slander and falsehood, or else bo drafted into the service and made to wade through the thigh deep mud which impedes the progress of the Union forces. Let Congress take warning. Colonel Richard- son of Illinois has thundered into the ears of the House of Representatives, the dangers that may evolve from creating irritating and unnecessary issues with our army, and the speech of Mr. Cox, in reply to Gurley and Bingham, teaches its own lesson. STATE OF FEELING IN WESTERN TENNESSEE. A gentleman just arrived from Memphis, states that the greatest consternation prevails in Western Tennessee, and has done so ever since the battle of Belmont. People who had been strequous advocates of the tebel cause previously, inquire what the South is fighting for, and Dut for military restraint, Union demonstrations would appear everywhere. They begin to perceive, ho states that the North is in earnest, which they had deluded thomeelves into supposing was not the case. Rebel leaders declare that the force they can bring into action, at Columbus and Bowling Green, is one hundred and eighty thousand strong. With good means of judging, this gentleman thinks it about one hundred and forty thou- sand—weak. That is, in times of dangor, crowds of armed farmer mustered in from the country, who return to their work when the moment of suppésed poril disap- pears. They aro bravo, but undisciplined, lacking con- fidenco in both themselves and their leaders, and morally certain of boing defeated, in contest with properly trained troops. ARRIVAL OF GOVERNOR ANDREW AND DEPARTURE OF GENERAL BUTLER. Governor Andrew, of Massachuretts, accompanied by Dr. J. W, Stone, arrived here to-night, a day late to meet General Butler, who left yesterday. GENERAL STONE'S MOVEMENTS, General Stone is still here. AFPAIRS ALONG THE LINES. There is no news of any demonstration from the several divisions of the army of the Potomac, nor from the De- partmonts of the West. MR. TUCKER'S APPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT SECRE- TARY OF WaR, ‘Yesterday the Senate, in executive session, confirmed Mr. John Tucker a8 ope of the Assistant Sooretarics of War. To-day that body voted to recail the papers from the President for the purpose of reconsidering the sub. Jeet. TRE REPORT OF THD VAN WYCK INVESTIGATING COMMITTER, ‘The roport of tho Van Wyck Investigating Committo ‘The resolution introduced in the ‘House to-day by Mr. Van Wyck, calling for an inspection of the labor con- tracts at the Custom House, and the aggregato {ees and Perquisites of the Collector, Surveyor and Naval Officer of the port of New York, willcompel an exhibit of the total salaries derived from these offices. ALLEGED FRAUDS IN THE QUARTERMASTER’S DEPART- MENT AT CATRO. ‘The President, Secretary of War and Quartermaster General have been in consultation with Parties from the ‘West to-day, in regard to the frauds in the Quarter- master’s Department at Cairo, which is represented ag being exceedingly ‘‘mixed up.” Fraudg to the extent of several hundred thousand dollars, in the way of contracts with interested parties for coal, transports, lumber: horses, &., are said to exist, which will be investigated to the fullest extent. ‘THE ALLEGED ARMY FRAUDS AT PHILADELPHIA. ‘Messrs. Covode and Odell, members of the Committee 6n Conduct of the War, returned from Philadelphia yester- day, where they have been to investigate the Quarter- master’s Department, at the request of the Secretary of War. They find that various parties in that city claim from the government for army supplies of different kinds, over sixteeu millions of dollars. Specimens of some of the goods, for the payment of which a portion of this enormous sum is demanded, were brought here by the committeemen, and is positive evidence that the go- vernment his been defrauded. Messrs, Covode and Odell reported the result of their investigation to the Secretary of War to-day, DELAY IN THE SENATE RESPECTING IRON CLAD VES- SELS. Well founded dissatisfaction prevails among members of the Cabinet, and those who are anxious that the war should be carried on with vigor, at the shameful delay, on the part of the Committee on Naval Affairs in the Senate, in reporting on the bill which passed the House, some time since, for the construction of iron clad vessels, They are imperatively and immediately needed; but Mr. Hale, the Chairman of the Senate Committee, is #0 engrossed with his controversy with Secretary Welles respecting the Morgan contracts, that he bas apparently become incapacitated for anything else. Investigations may and should be carried on, which will expose every single detail of corruption respecting the purchase of vessels in New York; but must the most important in- terests of the republic, in the meanwhile remain unat- tended to? While the South are shiclding the few vessels they possess with railroad iron, and every foreign Power is endeavoring to increase its force of iron plated steamers, shall the United States government donothing, simply because a wrong bas been committed by an ava- ricious New York brokor? It is notorious that one single steamer like the Merrimac, could have caused the failure of the whole Burnside expedition, if it had beem em- ployed in the proper way and in its late hour of danger. If Mr. Hale continues to neglect his duty, loyal, conser- vative Senatorsshould demand the reason of the delay, and insist that the naval) exigencies of the county should be properly met. SCARCITY OF SEAMEN IN THE NAVY. Seyeral national ships are lying in port for want of sea- ‘men, about four thousand of whom are now needed by the Navy Department, while Flag Officer Foote is in want of one thousand for service on the Western waters. New. England Oshormen it seems have in large numbers en- tered the army, there being a slight increase of pay over that of the navy, but in other respects no advantage, THE PROPOSED BANKRUPT LAW. Sunday's Hxra.y contained a correct account of what ‘bad been done with respect to the Bankrupt law up to that date. Since then the chairman of the special com- mittee, to which the subject has been referred, has had a bill of his own referred, and after it, the pu of Hon. Elijah Ward, and other proposed bills have been printed, she committee will devote their whole attention to the subject, and either select one from among them, or else report a new bill. In any case it will provide for both creditor and debtor interests. No details, however have as yet been determined on, nor, as yet, have the individuals composing the committee, any strong bias in favor of any particular mode of legislation. OUR MINISTER AT MEXICO. Minister Corwin, although desirous of returning home from Mexico, says be will remain there if he can be of service 40 our country, and the government thinks he can. GENERAL M’CALL’S DIVISION HOSTITAL. Dr. Sbippen, of Philadelphia, who has charge of Genes ral McCall's Division Hospital, bas been called away from his post by the death of a sister. In his absence Dr. Debonnoville, Fourth Pennsylvania regiment, has charge of the hospital. IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH. Movement of the Un‘ Forces Near Sa- ah—Attempt of the Rebels to Pro- vision Fort Pulaski-A Small Fight and Defeat of Tatnall’s Rebel Fleet, &c. Fortagss Mowron, Jan. 30, 1802. In the expectation of the success of General Burnside’s expedition, m the opening of at least two Congressional districts, Marble Nash Taylor, the Provisional Governor, of North Carolina, has issued a proclamation ordering an election on the 22d of February, to ratify or reject the ordinances of the Convention of the 18th of November, and also for the election of two representatives in Con gress. A flag of truce wont to Craney Island this morning. ‘The following is from to-day’s and yesterday’s South- orn papers:— Savaynan, Jan. 29, 1862, ‘The city is comparatively quict, No immediate attack is apprehended. The object of the Yankees seems to be to cut off com- munication with Fort Pulaski. There were six federal gunboats at Wall’s Cut and seven at the head of Wil- mington Island, commanding the channel of the river, yesterday. Commodore Tatnall convoyed two steamers and a fleet towards Fort Pulaski, with provisions, The enomy opened fire upon them, and a battle ensued, lasting forty minutes. The provision boats and tho steamer Sampson are now returning. The federals fred upon the latter, ‘and she was slightly damaged. Fort Pulaski is now fully provisioned for six months. A letter from an officer at the fort says that the enemy cannot take it by any attack they may make. ‘Tho Yankees are engaged in removing the obstructions im the channel. There are other defences yet to pass, ‘The people of Savannah are frm and confident of their ability to defend the city. ‘The Norfolk Day Book calls upon the ladies to contri- ‘bute their old woollen skirts and dresses to the govern- ment, the price of flannel used for fixed ammunition being £0 high as to subject the government to a serious tax. ‘Tho Now Orleans Delia says that a steamer fan the federal blockade on the night of the 13th instant, with 1,000 bales of cotton. ‘The vacancy in the Confederate Congress occasioned ‘by the death of John Tyler will be filled by an election on the 10th of February. News from San FRawcis0o, Fey gg yy ‘he Amoor river, with a cargo of five camels, ‘Weathes continues clear and cold. Police Intelligence, A Prin Fiouten 1x Trovers.—Honry Van Winkle, ono of the principals in the late prize fight at Weehawken, N. J., was taken into custody yesterday by Officor Taylor. ‘This makes the eighth arrest in connection with this dis- graceful aair. Arrivals and Departures, ARRIVALS, Lryenroot—Steamehip _Africa—Mr Wicorh, Me, Wheot. it, Sir A McNab f man evant, Mra MeNab, + Baa, ron a Be a corm, 4 Hanway Cuan os id ase Moma arian H Wickham, Hon Indy? Mies Johanna Hayes, Mr Gorgia. rage ere end Loe iy Hanna, rani IW French, tens des, Otto Maller, Carnilia Herm ‘ion Taracl, Atuaiin Bislere, i Nurr, wife an DEPARTURES, ConscoaBrig Mauricio~A J Dovaig, of New York, Arrival of the Africa with Two Days Later News. England’s American Policy in a New Aspect. Intervention of France and England for the “Pacifieation of North America” Beeommended, ‘The Stone Blockade of Charleston The Arrest of British Subjects on soard the Eugenia Smith. Lord Lyons’ Despatches on the Subiect. Emperor Napoleon Accidentally Wounded by a Shot, DECLINE IN COTTON—BREADSTUFFS FIRMER, &., &e., &. ‘The Cunard mail steamship Africa, Captain Stone, which sailed from Liverpool at half-past nine o’clock on the morning of the 18th, and from Queenstown on the 19th of January, arrived here at ten o’clock yesterday morning, bringing the mails, passengers and freight. : ‘The Africa has experienced very heavy westerly gales. Lost butwarks, &c. ‘The news by the Africa is two days later than that re- ceived by the Anglo-Saxon and published in the Herat yesterday morning. ‘A despatch from Liverpool, dated on the 19th of Janu- ary, says:—The Cunard steamship Persia, from Halifax, arrived here yesterday. ‘The Cunard steamship Niagara,from Boston, arrived at Queenstown on tho 19th. ‘The rumored loss of the Parana was causing great un- easiness in England; but from the vague nature of the ru- mor strong hopes were eutertalued that the report would prove unfounded. The Adelaide steamer, which had put back to Ply- mouth, experienced very severe weather in the Atlantic, and at one time was in greatdanger. She would have to discharge her military stores and digombark her troops in order to repair damages. ‘The steamship Bavaria, Captain Meir, from Hamburg, ‘via Southampton, on the 15th ult., arrived at this port carly yesterday morning. ‘The Bavaria experienced a most tempestuous passage. From the 22d to the 20th she had very heavy gales from the northwest, during which she lost four boats and damaged threo of her remaining ones, stove bul- warks, &c. Algo lost overboard fonr seamen and dis- abled three others. She brought a Jarge cargo and a pumber of passengers, ‘The news by the Bavaria is anticipated by the arrival of the City of Washington and Africa. A despatch from Madrid of Jan. 19 says:—'‘The report that the government intends closing the Chambers is denied. The diecussion of the budget has commenced.” A despatch from St. Petersburg of Jan. 19 says: ‘The Gatetle of the Senate contains a decree authorizing the issue of thirty millions in treasury bonds for the pay- ment of the subvention to the railway company. These bonds are not to be issued just yet, and the National Bank is to discount them. It is reported that fresh negotiations have been opened between Austria and Hungary, ‘Tho Paris Pays says that the government of Ecuador has requested the mediation of England in Peru, and that England has accepted the office of mediator. ‘The Commissioners of Customs had been instructed to permit the freo exportation of the articles that were pro- hibited from being exported in the proclamations of the 30th of November and the 4th of December. ‘The London Times of the 18th inst. states that, in con- sequence of the Spanish steamer discontinuing to run be tween Cuba and St. Thomas, no mail will in future be made up for Cuba on the 17th of the month. Panis, Jan. 17, 1862. The Anglo-American QuestionNapoleon About to Recog” nise the Rebelo—A Government Pamphlet on the Sub- ject—The Anti-American Alliance with England—Dis- tress of the French Operatives—Preasury Embarrass- menta—The Freemason ImbroglicomM. Aboul’s Play Hised—A4 Matrimonial Agency—Court Fetes, dc. Our political circles are busily occupiéd discussing the suppression of Mr. Seward’s despatch of the 30th of No- vember by the Palmerston Cabinet. The general conclu- sion come to is that, for the sake of securing a firm posi- tion, the St. James Cabinet committed an infamy. All ‘those at all familiar with England’s politieal career will not be astonished at this. Her policy has ever been one of deceit and infamy. One thing is apparent by the course taken by the London News in this mattor. Earl Russell must have disapproved of such conduct as the suppression of so important a despatch, His organ (the London News) proves this. The world will now Judge at their true standard the vauntings of the London ‘Nimes and Post, They knew beforehand there was no danger, and so they boasted and bullied. It isa great satisfaction to know,that the braggarts are exposed, and that the majority of the London press smites them for their villany. It is to be remarked that the Palmerston organs, Times and Post, still continue their insolent attacks upon the United States government. This proceeds from the fact that with Palmerston it is sink or swim, and with them peace is death, and war life and continuance of power. ‘That is they fondly hope so, whereas it is plain to all that the Palmerston Cabinet must fall, the opposition has now 80 grand a cause of complaint. 1am in the possession of information which establishes beyond a doubt that this government is bent upon the ro- cognition of the South. It bas within the last two weeks repeatedly urged this course upon England, and may suc- ceed in persuading the Palmerston Cabinet to meet its views. The Washington government must arm at once, coast defences must be attended to, and above all a strong, ficient navy be at once equipped. ‘Tho English government continues sending immense munitions and large forces to Canada, and war is by no means as yet averted. As a sign of the times, I may state that a brochure, en- titled “The Recognition of the South,” will appear to- morrow at Denton’s, the publishor of governmental And that this new brochure is ostensibly the work of M. Grandguillot, editor of the Pays, but is in re- ality the work of some government scribo, and is fa thered by Grandguillot as a well recognised servant of Porsigny’s administration. Of course the brochure is but astraw to seo which way the popular breeze blows, If it ig successful, #0 much the better; if not,no more will bo said, It will have been ascertaiped that the public is unfavorable to such conclusions aé are come to by the writer. Of course itis useless to add that the work in question is initnical to the North, ‘Tho Paris journals are all, save the Pairie, well gatis- fied to know that war is now loss likely, and all recom- mond that advantage be taken of the Trent affair to make — come to some definite conciusion ag regards the rights of neutrals. ‘ussia proposes that this should be done at once, while all the other Ew — ae Ny ask the samo. No one can doubt that in the late up] nt af. fair all the honor and profit have been for the United States governmont, while England has reaped but shame, and paid something like $15,000,000 for it beside. world did not fail to Judge ab iReir right value her do cw ations and cries of injured honor. Why, even her own subjects did so, and loud and deep wore the protes- tatious of the peace party, Now-a-dayn that same peace Urge & war uj uu. Let us hope you will be prepared forall emergencies, Let me urgo ob yon again and again ‘not to place reliance upon apy pct y may be supposed to feel to rulers are your enemies. will surely’ act with one in America will see how great ia the enmity of the the Tuscarora. The articles of the London Pest upon that subject will shock all right minded men, The not help dis; ying tie sager ob the encaglose blockade of the Nashville, takes the captain to task for havi been #0 dilatory. It isa satisfaction to know that ae those ted Post will no longer be in power. All to those London journals which have 80 pertinaciously espoused the cause of the United States government; and, above all, honor to that great states- man, Mr. Gladstone, for his discourses upon the sub- t. It is evident that Earl Russell and himself are ee from the odium which now devolves upon the rest of the ha enrol for the suppression of that despatch, Here ters are, if possible, worse than ever. In Lyons the distress of the working classes has be- come 60 great that the Paris journals are now soli- citing subscriptions for their relief. In all other of the manufacturing districts the same distress prevails. M. Fould ts still struggling to devise plans whereby State may be saved from insolvency; but as yet he has hitupon no really satisfactory arrangement. All here are anx:susly awaiting the opeving of the Chambers, as then an address is to be made; but I may here state that no great reliance need be put upon that address, as it is being prepared, as the French say, a huis clos—that is, in secret. Its figures and statements will be such as are deemed not too much calculated to frighten the peo- ple. In fact, the whole truth and nothing but the truth will not be told. ‘To add to its difficulties, the government has just made what Parisians call @ loulet(—a mistake. The Emperor, having appointed Marshal Magnan as Grand Master of the Masonic Orcer in France, has given offence to the Order, and more than two-thirds of the lodges have signified their intention to dissolve for a period of time, not less than a year. Onall sides the government is increasing the num- ber of its enemies. Of course the Masons will not bo the more friendly from this last arbitrary act. Tho Marehal had only been a Mason nine days. Persigny has dismissed Dr. Veron from the direction of the Consiitutionnel, because the Doctor refused to insert attacks against the Orleans family, rightly Judging that they did more harm than good. ‘The Doctor is incensed at his dismissal, and is to publish a brochure that will show up some of the high people in authority here. Great has been the annoyance at Court produced by the demonstration made against About on the occasion of his giving a drama at the Odeon theatre. The students, who made the demonstration, shouted a bas le vendu. 2 with the paid traitor, or turncoat, I suppose would more clearly give the meaning. Now all this was because he had left his former party and joined the Constitutionnel and government organ, "and cries prove that the students, inflamed by the priests, hate the government. The ite sent for the Prefect de Police, and, having required from him a fall explanation of the affair, dis- missed him by a wave of the hand. Ho was too an! tospeak. He perhaps feared he might say too much. In Brittany @ strong agitation prevails. The clergy have caused it by spreading the report that France does not act kindly towards the }, and that, consequently, he is in danger from his enemies. ‘A case throwing light on the curious state of Parisian society has just been tried before the Civil Tribunal. It ran to some length, but the facts are few and simple. ‘The ee de Trevelec, who was represented to belong to one of the noblest families in France, his ancestors having figured in the Crusades, was some time anx- jous to marry, and as his exchequer is not ing he uired a young lady who, in addition to youth, beauty and virtue, should possess wealth. But though, from his rank and pame, having access to the best society, both aristocratic and financial, of the capital, he doubted that he could himself find a suitable damsel, and so he charged ® certain Madame Jolly de Montesson to seek out one for him, promising to pay her for her trouble. This female, whobd occupation is to negotiate marriages, introduced him to arespectableand rich family, in which was a young lady ready to wed. A marriage was resolved on; but, for some reason not stated, it was broken off. On that the Marquis de Trevelec prayed Madame Jolly de Montessqn toresume her search for a wife for him, and she said gd ape fg A—, wi want ‘The Marquis ‘has a brother, the Count de Trevelec, wl ‘was also desirous to marry, and an und ling was’ come to between them and Madame de Montesson that they would pay her £600 each if sho could secure for them the hands of the two girls, with £12,000 fortune to each, and a lesser sum in the event of the fortune boing Jess. In the event of only one of the brothers being accepted, £600 were tp be paid by him alone. This un- derstanding was set jn a deed, drawn and exe- cuted in dueform. But the father of the girls, a retired trader, would not allow them to wed nobles, and £0 the affair fell to the ground. Madame de Montesson, how. ever, knew two other sisters, Mdiles. B—, of the Rue —, both pretty, both young, both rich; and to their family and to them she introduced the brothers, through the family physician. The result was that the Marquis de Trovelec was accepted by, and in due time married to, the elder sister; but no union was brought about between the younger girland the younger brother. Aiter the mar- Tiage, Madame de Montesson called on the Marquis de Trevelec to pay her £600, according to his agreemen but he refused, onthe ground that he had only autho- . rized her to negotiate a marriage with one of the Mdlles. A——,and that she had had nothing to do, beyond get- ting him introduced by the doctor, with his marriage with Mdlle, B——. A great deal of angry correspondence took place between the parties ; but they could not agree, god ie wanen brought an action for £600. She, to sup- port it, produced her agreement, which expressly said that she should be paid that sum in the event of her ob- taining the marriage of the Marqufs to one of the Mdilles. A—, or one of the Mdiles B——. But the Marquis main- tained that the document was only applicable to the Mdiles. A——., and that the words “‘or the Mdiles. B——” had been ad after be had signed jt. The tribunal, after weighing all the facts and reading all the corres- pondence in the case, came to the conclusion that tho agiecement was not applicable to the marriage effected between the Marquis and the Mdilo. B——; but consider- ing that it was through the plaintiff that he had become uainted with her, and that he knew that she expected to be paid for her services, it ordered him to give her £20. Such is the way marriages are made in high life in Paris. In view of the unpleasant state of affairs, and to cause a different current of ideas, the Emperor has ordered that the Court gayeties be more than usually pumcrous. Bails will take place every fortnight, and dinners every Mon- day. He has ordered all his ministers to give grand fetes, and mfay thus be said to have decreed ploasure for the season. Some of the invites may, perhaps, think that they are dancing over a volcano; but the majority will throw care to the dogs, and cling to the bark of State as long as it swims thus in it waters. They will, em revanche, be the first to let go their hold when the storm comes. THE AMERICAN WAR CRISIS. Important Movement of England and France=A Joint Intervention in Ame- rican Affairs Spoken Of. ‘The very latest despatches by the Africa, dated in London on the 19th ult., contain the following important intelligence:— JOINT INTERVENTION OF FRANCE AND ENGLAND FOR THE PACIFICATION OF THE FRDERAL AND COXFE- DERATE STATES OF NORTH AMERICA. The London Observer—an organ of the Cabinet—quotes the articles of the treaty for the pacifigation of Greece, signed July, 1827, by England, France and Russia, and traces the successive steps taken by the three Powers, with a view of re-establishing peace between Greece and Turkey, first offering the mediation of tho three Powers; and the refusal of Turkeyled to the battle of Navarino. The Ovserver suggests the expedicncy of @ similar interyon- tion by France and England between the federals and Confederates of North America, Such act would be ap- proved by the whole world, No Navarino would be neces- sary; the intervention would be gladly accepted by the Con Sederates, and would give satisfaction to every man of the Northern States who has anything to lose. Our govern- ment and that of France will be called upon, therefore, to repeat what was done in the case of Greece. No one can douts our power or the beneficial effect of such an interven- tion, Parus, Jan. 19, 1862, ‘The Moniteur says that the number of partisans in England for the recognition of the Southern confederacy in- creases, and that there is no doubt that many.soill advocate this measure in the approaching session of Parliament. The Intervention Recommended. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LONDON TIMES. Tam of those whore painful conviction it is that the civil war in Amorioa must result in Ld og a of the bolate: ay i rte ism, and reconstruction in a mi in a political ee airen the chaos which must ensue. And the * Charleston harbor’’ policy clearly indicates that if it be allowed to go on North will dostroy, because they cannot subdue the South. The North havo had a fair opportunity te force back the South to their former relationship, and the ‘* stone fleet’ policy I take to bea confession of inability to succeed by civilized if such there be. The time, therefore, must be near when the ds facto government of the South must be recognized by other governments, e, we are given to understand, is willing to inierfere to putan end to this y should no! 7 Voy yee ve oho to pudan end to the struggle while there is anythit ‘Objections may pe urged to tho selfishness of interfe. can arrange for the total abolition of the slave trade, also secure some safe mode of gradual emancipation negro, some may b! us for selfish motives, but we may rest in the consciousness that we have: thing than observed an unbrotherly neutrality. . From Earl Russell’s speech delivered some months ago ob Mie Sovermnent are not uD. As is stated in yo columns, faint whispers are heard among the prudent’ of America in fave from cbasrvation T tes omaaent thar ein eeeiry would be all but unanimous for some such intervention as I have ventured to indicate. If you grant space for this letter it may educe an ex: pression of public opinion by meeti or otherwise, to coerce our government—their late t energy ren: pr pes ang tome ag eben strengthen them ina good chour to learn ‘that are Sploion, ” “HoBER LOCKHART. LivERroot, Jan. 16. ARREST OF ENGLISHMEN ON THE EUGENIA SMITH. LORD LYONS’ DESPATCHES ON THAT NAVAL DIF- FICULTY, [From the London Gazette, Jan. 17.] Foreicx Orrice, Jan. 17, 1862, ‘The following aro copies of correspondence with her” Majesty's Minister in the United States:— FROM LORD LYONS TO BGRL RUSSELL. *® Wasumeron, Dec. 31, 1861. (Received Jan. 15, 1862.) My Lonp—The Secretary of State of tho United States has informed me that, having learnt that Messrs. J. W. Zacherio and T. J. Rogers, American citizens, wore taken from a vessel called the Eugenia Smith, under tho British flag, and under circumstances similar to those involved in the case of Messrs. Mason and Slidell, and that they are now confined in Fort Lafayette, he has caused orders to be given for their discharge, and permission for them to return to Norfolk, in Virginia, by way of Fortress Monroo. I have, &e., LYONS. SXTRACT OF A DESPATCH FROM LORD LYONS TO BARL RUBUELL. Wasmxcron, Dec..31, 1861. (Received Jan. 15, 1862.) ‘} Ihave the honor to enclose herewith to your Lord- ~ ship a copy of a note from Mrv Seward to the Secretary of the Navy, which has been communicated to me to-day by Mr. Soward, reforring to the fact of a British schooner, the James Campbell, captured for breach of blockade, having been brought into New York, with the British flag flying under that of the United States ; Mr. Seward condems this act in the strongest terms ; the act was disavowed with equal promptitude by the naval authori- ties of the United States, under whose notice it was brought. ENCLOSURE IN LORD LYONS’ DESPATCH. DepaRtuant oF Stare, Wasuinaton, Dec. 31,1861. ‘To mux How. Gipgon WELLES, Secretary oF Tae Navi:— ‘Sm—This department has received unofficial informa- tion that the schooner James Campbell, captured by the blockading squadron, was carried into New York, with the British fag flying under that of the United States, This unseemly act must have been occasioned by a mis- apprehension of his duty by the officer who ordered om allowod it. I will, consequently, thank you to give such orders as may tend to prevent a repetition of the same, Ihave, &e., WILLIAM H. SEWARD, EXTRACT OF A DESPATCH FROM LORD LYONS 70 RARL RUSSELL, ‘Wasnnctos, Dec. 31, 1861. Thave the honor to enclose herewith to you a copy of a note from Mr. Seward to the Secretary of the Navy, whieh has been communicated to me to-day by Mr. Seward. It refers to the circumstances of an oath having been exacted, as a condition of release, by the commander of tho United States steamer, from three British seamen, captured for breach of blockade, to the effect that they should undertake not to be employed in similar proceed. ings for the future. Your Lordship will seo that Mr, “Seward strongly condemns this act, and releases the seamen from the obligations taken by them. ENCLOSURE IN EXTRACT FROM LORD LYONS? DESPATCH OF DE cumpre 31, 1861. DerartMent or Stare, Wasmxatoy, Dec. 81, 1861. To THs Hoy. Giprox WELLES:— Sm—This department has been informally apprised that Commander Woodhull, of the United States steamer Connecticut, recently exacted as @ condition of the re- lease of members of the crew of the British schooner Adeline, captured for a breach of the blockade, that they should enter into an ongagement not to be employed in @ similar proceeding in future. It occurs to this depart- ment that, as the requirement referred to is not war- ranted by public law, the commanders of blockading vessels should be instructed not to exact any similar condition for the release of persons found on board ves- sels charged with a breach of the blockade. It may be lawful to detain such persons as witnesses, when their testimony may be indispensable to the administration of Justice; but when captured ina neutral ship they can not be considered, and ought not to bo treated, al prisoners of war, Angus Smith, John Mooney and Joba H. McHenry, the alleged British subjects abovo referre@ to, are consequently to be considered ag absolved from the obligation represented to have been required of them by Commander Woodbull. I have, &c., WILLIAM H. SEWARD. THE STONE BLOCKADE. Earl Rassell’s Opinion of the Act, It ig stated that the Liverpool Shipowners’ Association having memorialized Far! Russell against the blockade of Charleston harbor by the stone fleet, Earl Russell, in response, stated that be sent despatches to Lord Lyons in December expressing the dissatisfaction of tho British government at such a proceeding, and giving it as his a le. He also stated that after the ont another to Washi deploring the course which hed ‘been pursued, ad eo hopes that the proceeding would ypt be at other port. if : itt E F I i li that similar barbarities are in course of perpetration hi i commercial of PW the other ae ports fon. ‘that edt err the further rible project. The commercial board countries Dave, always foraet one of hed of of Furopean a Cuate, mvanwhilo, have been prone ed vi cause blockades, beng created the co and emétive cferaion of snipe-se-war, are te fi en8582 Er the settlement of the differ in they arisen, But, subject to these rights—still most Se ee ree 1 entrance of ports, every ene of europe Naa ‘tuip to promie