The New York Herald Newspaper, April 2, 1862, Page 10

‘NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. Action of the House on the Internal Tax Bill. Modification of the Clause Levying Taxes on Newspapers. Remarks of Mr. Colfax on the Tax oh Advertisements. Debate in the Senate on the Abolition of Slavery in the District of Columbia. Yix-President Pierce and the Knights of the Golden Circle. The Radicals Again Interfering with Army Officers. BARBARITIES.OF THE REBELS AT MANASSAS, he., &e., &e. WaseawcroR, April 1, 1842. -ACTION OF THE HOUSE ON THE TAX BILL. ‘The House spent most of the session to-day in covsider- ing the Tax Dill, which is pushed vigorously by the Committee of Ways and Means. Many members have Dat little relish for this important work, and the House dwindles rapidly below a quorum. A call of the House was made this afternoon, and all sorts of excuses were made by members for absenting themselves, One was called out by his wife, another “by the telegraph,” another by important personal business; another ‘was excessively hungry,” &c. Mr. Stevens is obliged to crack the parliamentary whip vigorously over the team to keep them in the traces. Pending the-section taxing spirits, the following was finally adopted as a substitute for the section reported by the Committee of Ways and Means :—On spirits mixed with other liquors or materials, or prepared in any way to,be sold as whiskey, brandy, gin, wine, or by any other name, not otherwise provided, fifty cents per gallon, on ‘the. basis of the first proof; and so in proportion for any gfeater strength than the strength of first proof. Mr. Edwards moved as an amendment the following:— ‘That thie tax shall be assessed on all such spirits held bby any person or parsons for sale at the time this act re effect. ‘Phis amendment was lost, establishing, it is thought, ‘the final sense of the House as to taxing any article not manufactured at the time'the act shall take effect. 18SUE OF TREASURY CERTIFICATES. About one and a half mislions of six per cont certifi- cates were issued to-day, chiefly of the denomination of one thousand dollars. The checks and warrants now in amount to about ten millions. HE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ‘Some of the radical portion of Congress begin to mani- feet @ little uneasinefs ct the inordinate haste with ‘which the project of abolishing slavery in the District of ‘Columbia has been pressed. It is evident that it will nob produce the emancipation of aaingle negro, except such ‘worthless ones as the owners would be glad to get rid of; but the simple agitation of the subject has already had a very deleterious influence upon the free negro popu. Jation, and instigated an insupportable insolence among them, which forces itself upon the attention of many who were at first carried away with the idea of abolishing sia- very in the federal capital. It is rapidly becoming appa- rent that the prosecution of this scheme will not only make the city of Washington the rendezvous of the most worthless class of population, but will be regarded by the whole country as an evidence of consciousness on the part of the republicans that the power they now possess will be soon swept from their grasp, never more to be resumed. ‘The speech of Senator Wright this afternoon produced & marked effect upon the Senate and the audience pre- sent. The earnest and eloquent manner in which he Snunciated the duty of Congress, to legislate solely with a view to put down the rebellion, without stopping for a moment to discuss matters of inferior importance, made a deep impression. His statement that the excitement had culminated and would subside, and his prophesy that by next year conservatism will rule the country, made the radicals wince. QwuarT SHALL BE DONE WITH THE CONTRABANDS? The disposal of the thousands of contrabands that have Socked within the lines of the Union army at various points is troubling the wisest of the abolitionists in Con” gress. They find they have purchased an elephant, Nearly all tho Western States have constitutional or legis. lative provisions excluding free negroes from a residence within their limits. New England is regarded as the soly available refuge for the contrabands. It is proposed ‘now to colonize them in Massachusetts. where they can be taught a variety of industrial pursuits in warm and zomfortable workshops, and reduce the cost of labor to the manufacturers. These contrabands cannot remain with safety where they now are. Their permanent sup- port. by the government is not contemplated, and the only piace open for their reception is New England, al- ‘though the majority of these men here scorn the idea of working for a living, and when asked to work answer ‘that they did not come here to work, but to avoid it. EX-PRESIDENT PIERCE AND THE KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE. It appears from official correspondence that towards ‘the close of last year a letter, written by a Dr. Hopkins, @ame into possession of the State Department. It was ‘Sherein stated that an organization bad been formed by which the members of the Knights of the Golden Circle ‘wore to rush into the army and service of the federal government, and thus gain influence and porition for car. rying out their treasonable schemes; and, further, that x-President Pierce was among its prominent members. When this letter was received a note was sont to ex- President Pieree, enclosing an extract from it, saying:— “Your name is connected with a secret league th® ‘object of which is to overthrow the government’ Any information on the subject will be accept able.” Mr. Pierce, in reply, expresses his sur- prise that even seeming credence should have been given to the charge; appeals to his general course asa complete refutation of the slander, and remarks that he never belonged to any secret league, society or associa. tion, and further objects to the form of the note. Secre- tary Seward, in reply, explains that this was written by Williain Hunter, Chief Clerk of the Department; explains the circumstances under which be signed it, regrets that it gave offence, and offers an apology. DECISIONS OF THE COMMISSION RELATIVE TO STATE PRISONERS. ‘The eommirsion relative to the State prisoners closed ita labors here to-day. Its decisions are:— Mansfield Walworth shail be released, on condition that he goes immediately to Saratoga county, his paternal residence, remain there, and report to Hon. Rguben H. Walworth, until otherwise permitted oy the Secretary of War. In the meantime, he is not permitted to write let. ters to the States in insurrection Rudolph Watkins, son of «clerk in the Navy Depart- ment, to be released upon taking the oath of allegiance. Mcs. Augueta Heath Morris, Mra Rose 0. N. Greanhow and Mre.(. M. Baxley are to be conveyed beyond the linesjand to give thoir paroles not to return north of the Potomac until permitted by the Secretary of War. J.T. Dangerfield and Win. H. McKnight, of the Aiex- andria Relief Association, to be released upon their parole of honor to render no aid or comfort to the enemy. ‘The commission bas adjourned, to meet in altimore to-morrow , and on Monday proceed to Fort Latayette. TRAVEL TO VIRGINIA UNRESTRICTED. From and after this date permits or passes vo cross the Potomac within the lines of the federal army will not be required of citizens, Officers and soldiers will be re quired to exhibit passes vo come from the Virginia side to this side of the river, as ose REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS UPON TRADE IN VIRGINIA. ‘The restrictious have been removed from the fisheries along the Potomac and algo from the trade upon the Chesa- and Ohio Canal, so that, witt epening of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the canal to Cumberland, the fisherios on the Potomac, and the oyator bets in the swavers of the Chesapeake, affairt in this region rapidly aswamning the port) 9 gun ante bellum aro NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1862—TRIPLE ~ SHEET. AFFAIRS ON THE LOWER POTOMAC. Yesterday the Jacob Bell and Stepping Stoves visited Bvansport. A boat’s crew from each vessel was sent onshore. The Hxnatp correspondent accompanied the reconnoitering party, They visited nearly all the bat- teries im that viemity, including one on a bigh hill, about half a mile back of Evansport, where was found the gun ‘that Captain Eastman had attempted unsuccessfully to Durst. It is a thirty-two pounder. One of the trunnions was broken off, the carriage burnt and the gun over- thrown. This battery, aided by field pieces, was in- tended to cover the retreat of the rebels through the woods in the rear, in the event of their being driven from the lower batteries. It was well defended by rifle pits. A picturesque view of the river was ob- tained from the battery, disclosing @ email island at the mouth of Chapawamsic creek, which is not qiscernable from the river. Severa! of the men went a considerable distance into the country, but there were no signs of rebel troops nor inhabitants, all of whom seem to have deserted their houses. A quantity of shovels, pickaxes and other implements, used in the construction of earth- works, were found. Both parties of seamen subse- quentiy returned on shore, in command of Lieut, Com- manding McCrea, of the Jacob Bell. Prooceeding inland, they crossed Chapawamsic creek, where they found five rebel storehouses, containing hay cutting machines, platform scales avd other useful appa- ratus and implements, They set fire to the buildings, which were entirely consumed. General Hooker has been awarded the credit of re- moving the guns from the rebel batteries, as well as for having effected the first landing at these strongholds, The gens were removed by Lieutenant Commanding Eastman, of the Yankee,on whom, as a seaman, the task properly devolved. ‘WHO SAVED THE CAPITAL? ‘The attempt of the Philadelphia press to claim for the small band of Pennsylvania troops who arrived at Wash- ington on the 18th of April, the credit of having saved the capital from;seizure by the rebels, has excited much ridicule here. Jt is well known that this squad of four hundred and fifty men came nere without arms, clothes, equipments or discipline, and were here for weeks before they were fit for any service. The Sixth Massachusetts was the first armed regiment to enter Washington when it was beleaguered, and, with the exception of a few regulars and the Disirict militia, was the sole reliance for its protection until the bleckade was broken by the advance by way of s\nnapolis. THE REBEL GHOULS AT MANASSAS, A on of Cambridge, Mass., who went to Bull run to recover the remains of his brother, who belonged toa Boston company, gives a melancholy account of the sacrilege committed upon the graves of our soldiers by the rebels. About twenty of the Boston company and a Chelsea company had been buried near each other, but every skull had been taken away, and nearly all the principal bones of the bodies wore gone. Some of the Dodies had been dug out, and others pried out of the graves with levers, and in some the sleeves of uniforms were slitto obtain the bones of the arms. It was de- scribed as a sickening spectacle. NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE. ‘The Senate held a long executive session this afternoon. No confirmations were made, but a large batch of nomi- nations was received and referred. Among them were some fifteen Brigadier Generals. Bayard Taylor was nominated for Secretary of Legation at St. Petersburg. and the committee reported favorably. The nomination was not acted upon. THE PAY DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. The Secretary of War transmitted to the House to-day the reply of the Paymaster General to a resolution re- specting the number of officers connected with the Pay Department of the army, the disbursements made by each, the compensation allowed them, &c. He says the resolution has not been answered from the inability of the Department, with its present clerical force, to make out the report requested. Various matters embraced in the resolution have been answered in replies to three reso- lutions. The clerical force in the Paymaster’s office is inadequate to its current business, aud accounts of the Paymasters are constantly accumulating, and remain un. examined for this reason. THE BANKRUPT LAW. Az influential delegation of New York merchants is here, to urge the passage of a bankrupt Jew. There is now @ prospect of some movement in this direction. ‘Vhere has hitherto been very little progress in regard to this meagure; but the necessities of commercial com- munities, suddenly prostrated by the outbreak of the re- bellion, are forcing themselves upon the attention of Congress, and steady and energetic action on the part of the friends of the measure may yet secure its passage. RETURN OF THE CONGRESSIONAL EXCURSION PARTY FROM FORTRESS MONROE. The naval committees and other members of Con- gress and their friends returned to-day from Fortress Monroe, where they had a pleasant and interesting visit: They report that the preparations for taking care of the Merrimac, should she venture out, are of the most com- plete and formidable character. THE GREAT WESTERN MAIL. The Great Western mails Jeft this morning in the seven o’clock train of cars from Washington for all the local stations between Baltimore and Wheeling and Parkers- burg, and will connect at Bearwood and Parkersburg with the Western railroads and rivers, as formerly. SERIOUS ILLNESS OF MR. CONWAY, OF KANSAS, The sickness of representative Conway, of Kansas, is much more serious than was at first supposed. His dis- ease hag assumed the form of pleurisy. THE OPFICIAL REPORT OP THE BATTLE BETWEEN THE MONITOR AND MERRIMAC. In reply to the Senate's resolution, calling for General Mansfeld’s report concerning the rebel steamer Merri- mac, that body has been respectfully informed it ts deem- ed inconsistent with the public interest at present to fur- nish copy of the document. THE ARMY. It is understood that Gen. Cadwallader bas been nomi- natod as Major General of Votunteers. THIRTY-SEVEN' vinsT Senate. ‘Wasuinatox, April 1, 1862. THE INDIANS OF NORTHERN MIFBISSIPPI. Mr. Doourrix, (rep.) of Wis., presented a communica- tion from the Secretary of the Intertor relative to the Indians of Northern Mississippi. Ordered to be printed. ‘TUE BARPARITIES OF THE REOELA AT MANARRAS, Mr. Sumer, (rep.) of Mass., offered a resolution that the Committee on the Conduct of the War be instructed to collect evidence in regard to the barbarous treatment by the rebels at Manassas of officers and soldiers of the United States, killed in battle there. He said:—We have been disgusted and shocked by the reported treatment of the remains of soldiers by the rebels. The skull of a brave Massachusetts officer has been made into a drink- ing cup for a Georgia rebel. It is evident that we are in conflict with a people lower in the scale of civilization than ourselves, and he wanted record made for history. Mr. Howanp, (rep.) of Mich., moved to enlarge the resolution so as to include an inquiry whether the rebels enlisted Indians, who committed unheard of atrocities, and how this savage warfare was conducted. If he was @ commandit eneral he would make no prisoners of men who were serving side by side with Indians The resolution, thus amended, was adopted. ORGANIZATION OF THR MILITIA OF THI DISTRICT OF COLUMRIA Mr. Wis, (rep.) of Mase., introduced a bill for the better organization of the militia of the District of Colum. Dia. me SMITHSONIAN IRATITUTION. Mr. Dixon, (rep.) of Conn. said & resolution was yes- terday passed appointing Mr. Woolrey a fo in the Smithsonian Institute, He (Mr. Dixon) had before offered a resolution to Henry Barnard. He had received a letter from Mr. Barnard, requesting him to withdraw his name in favor of Mr. Woolsey. The letter was read. GENERA. WOOL’S COMMAND. Mr. Hats, psa Be N. H. , offered @ resolution that the Secretary of War be instructed to transmit to the Sena the correspondence of General Wool with the War De partment relative to the movements or part thereof tince he has been i command at Fortress Monroe. ‘The resolution was adopted. THR ADOLTTION OF SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLCMHIA. ‘The Will for the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia was taken up. The question being on an amendment offered by Mr. Pomeroy, that equitable settioment be made with slave and owne Mr. Went, (Union) of Ind., said he bad hoped when he caine here that ho might see his way clear to vote for All measures to put dows thie rebellion, and that all ma would not have been intro res for the beueft of th country. Hi Bot go back to inquire into t motives of our fathers who formed the constitution There is evil enough in overy seetion of the country, it | sought out, for all of us to look at with horror, but ‘he | always hold to thedoctrine that it was the better duty of | the citizen and the politician to look nyon the bright tide | of thine. This evil was omong us at a he betieved our forofathers did ihe best the jation to it, but sho sid Jeave that qe who chese to spend hour inquiring wt | North and South in times past. He yoew, however, nea | matter of history that the remarkwhe provision whieh | continued the slave trade tit! 1808 was not passed by the Nnanimous vote of any one section. He represented here & people who emphatically belonged to the Union, and if you would fina any portion of the country pre-eminently oyal and conservative, itis the people of hie own State, aud in what he sald he should try to represent the views of the people of that loyal State.” But instead of avoiding these questions, he found measure after measure pro- posed here, such as allowing colored people to carry the mails, and the resolutions as to the condition of the States. He must say, inall respect, he thought there were other things to be looked at by this Senate, especially the Confiscation Dill, which he regirded as @ measure of more moment than any before the Senate, and calculated to pus down the rebellion. He had presented a bill for the abolition of slavery in this District, which was a copy of a bill presented by ouf honored President when he was a member of the other House, not that he Tully favored that bill, but because he deemed it better than the one now before the Senate ,and because it has two features which he regarded as very essential, The first was gradual emancipation. The wisdom of Franklin has been referred to in this debate. ‘Yet that great statesman, in a bill to abolish slavery in Peunsylvania, which at that time had less than 4,000 slaves, did not think it proper to change this state of things by a sudden change, but left it to work out by a gradual process—an example which, 1 think, would be wortby of our attention at this day. History shows many instances of men rushing and destroy- ing, in their haste, the very thing they wish to accomplish. The wise an@ prudent statesman takes things as he finds them. He could not vote tor the bill, as introduced by the committee, for various reasons, One was that there ing to hinder men from Vir- ginia bringing in slaves here worth $20, and selling them for $300 under this bill, The Senator from Massacnu- setts has referred to the opinions of Mr. Adams. As far as he knewand remembered Mr. Adams, he was no ad- voeate for the abolition of slavery in the District of Co- Jumbia in 1837, Mr. Adams said he had invariably de- clared against the abolition of. slavery in the District of Columbia. 1n 1839 he said, although he had advocated te right of persons to petition for the abolition of slavery here, he was not himself prepared to grant their prayer. Mr. Adams said this when the slave population was double what it is now, when they had slave pens and slave markets here, and I jeave it to ‘the friends of Mr. Adams to say what he would have said now. But we have a class of men who are zealous to ac- complish mucb , and who are not willing to allow natural laws to work. Took at slavery in this District now. Let italone, and in ten or fifteen years you will have no sia- very here, The true friend ‘of humanity will take ‘the world as it is and allow certain causes to work their in- evitable effects. By not uni staking to hasten these, much more will be accomplished. He desired to see tho final extinction of slavery, and hoped to see it brought about, but he differed greatly as to the means proposed. Another reason why he could not yote for the bill was that the Senate had decided against the colonization principle. In this he was going to tak plainly as a man of the West. In nection with slavery. It did not follow that the republi can party intended to do anything unconstitutional, be- cause they do what is properly constitutional, and’ the Senator from Virgimia (Mr. Willey) had no right to say that all measures brought in are @ series of one plan. He thought slavery an evil, and if, however, he could Weaken and injure slavery under the constitution, he had the right, and it was his duty to do it, ‘They could not suppose the republican party were going to shut their mouths and not do or think anything, and they could not expect him to lose any opportunity to dissolve the government from slavery. He should be false to all the instincts of his nature if he did—be- lieving, as he did, that slavery was a wrong and a curse. Within constitutional limits, they could not expect him to neglect any opportunity to strike a blow at slavery. He beiieved the time ‘had come for the abolition of slavery in the District. He hoped it would be an example to his friend from Virginia (Mr. Carlile), and lead him into the ranks to inaugurate a movement to bring his ‘own State into the position she might have. Virginia has nearly a8 much territory as all New England,and has unparalleled resources; but look at the difference! What can be the reason, except that Virginia has an institution which New Fngland has not, He never could understand why distinguished Senators exhaust themselves in saying Hosaunas to slavery, which belittied them and kept them. far below the posion they were capable of assuming. Mr. PomrRoy’s amendment was rejected. Mr. Craw, (rep.) of N. H., called up his substitute for the bill. Mr, Davis, (Union) of Ky., offered an amendment to the original bill, that persons are permitted to retain pos- session of their slaves till the money appropriated be paid them. Rejected. Mr. Davis offered another amendment, to strike out the limit of $300 as the average amount to be paid for each slave, Rejected. Yeas 11; nays 30. Mr. Baowna, (rep) of Il. ald he found no dificulty as to the constitutionality of this measure, In the vari- ous times which this measure has been proposed, it has never been objected to on the ground of constitutionality , but thatofexpediency. He had an amendment, suggested by acitizen of the District who was himself a slaveholder. He moved tojamend Mr. Clark’s substitute by making the erage value of slaves $500, and providing that one-half be paid to the master, if loyal, and the other half re- tained by the Secretary of the ‘Treasury;and that when the slave liberated by the bill emigrates to another coun- try, it shall be paid over to him or her. Adopted. Mr. Wituxy, (Union) of Va,, moved the amendment of Mr, Clark's substitute so as to provide for the submis. sioh of the question to the people of the District before it becamoa law. Disagreed to, Yeas 13; nays 24. Mr. Treamutt, (rep.) of Tll., offered an amendment to the original bill, that no payment be made for any slaves to any person who has borne arms in rebellion against the United States, or in any way given aid thereto, Adopted. After further discussion the Senate went into execu- tive session. Adjourned. Indiana they had settled this question as witha wall of fire. Ilinois is dojng it, and he believed Ohio would soon do the same; and he would tell the Senate now that ‘this black population shall not mingle with the white population of their country. His children must be raised where their equals are not among black people—where they can see those around them with whom they can mingle in equality ; and be knew there could be no equaiity existing detween thc se two races. He could never vote for this bill unless the colonization principle was en- grafted upon it, Indiana has settled this question by seveuty thousand majority. Mlinois has pussed’a provi- sion that no negro or mulatto shall move into the State after the ‘adoption of the new constitution, and that no or mulatto shall bave the right of suf- frage or id office, Indiana has voted against their holding real estate. He -was not here to answer questions as to whether this was right or wrong. He took the world as he found it. But such was the opinion ‘and the prejudice among his people, that this wall, so built up, willstand. Look at the free blacks already in this District. And yet the Senate proposes to set the slaves all looge, and make of this District a settlement of free blacks. If they pass this bill they will also have to pass alaw prohibiting the free biacks from other States settling in the District. Mr. Adams alse took the addi- tional wi this question was presented it ought to be submitted to the people of the District. If the iegal voters of this District have any rights at all, this question of their domestic policy certainly ought to be one. He believed the President's Message to Congress. relative to giving aid to the States, was the first thing of the kind ever dove and entirely without a precedent. He regarded the establishment of the prin- ciplo under any pretext or under any circumstances, to strike a blow at the rights of the States as destructive of all the liberties of country. It might be that he read wrong, but he remembered reading while in Europe that a distinguished General having crossed the Potomac and viewed the vast army collected there, said, ‘This im tho last of this government; State lines have beon Dlotted out.”? The sentiment was repeated a thousand times iu the political campaign of 1860—and x is a very pretty Bentiment—that *' is sectiona) and freedom nation: But in his view the constitu- tion is national, and the right of the people of the States to make their own domestic institutions is national. If Mr. Jefferson said in 1809 that almost all its of the States were swallowed up, what would he say now, when a President sends a m to. Con- gress, saying to the people of one section of the country, ‘You do this, and we wilido that?” He never intended, as a public man, under any circumstances, to do any- thing. or make an effort to strike at the rights of the States. He believed in the old fashioned doctrine of States rights, not the modern doctrine that the domestic institutions and rules of society belong to the State and the national governmente has no right to take the first step to interfere with them. Jefferson, in his letters, lays down the idea that certain defiuite powers and rights belong to the States, and in proportion .as you ussume these powers, you open the field to corruption and jobbing ; if be was asked to sum up, in a few words, the history of the origin of this rebellion, he would say it is in this very system of office hunting, jobbing and cor- ruption. There was another objection to this measure. In the present condition ot the country he thought it wisdom to consult’the border States. At present he thought the bill ill advised and inexpedient, and ought to be postponed to some other time, when the public mind Bur Jook at this question, and these questions could be fairly presented before all the members of this confederacy, But it might be asked what he proposed to'do with these other questions. He proposed to pro- secute this war, ahd let time, the great arbiter, determine the proper remedies. There are certain silent forces at work. Are you ready to let them work? There are to be two witnesses on the stand. There are some 400,000 officers and soldiers who will go South and see slavery as itis, and there are 20,000 slaveholders in the North who wil! see our institutions as they are. They are going to be witnesses, They will come up to fill these seate. He knew of seven. ty gentlemen belonging to Northern regiments who had married in Maryland in the last six months, and ® man from hisown State had bought land in Maryland and wili soon be ready to plough up the land and put in the seed, and furnish produce to this capital, if you will only Jet this thing alone. resolutions offere’ by the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Summer), that the States had lost all their rights, he considerea had done® harm than 50,000 men in the rebel army, and that this continued agitation would estrange all the Union feeling in the South. He referred to aud read General Sherman's proclamation and General Buell's letter, and also the letter of Mr. Underwow!, as being of the right stamp and having the true ring to them. He did not want ee een return fugitive slaves, and had voted heartily for the article of war to prohibit it. He wanted the army to go and meet the enemy, and letslavery take » If this was done, und Congress would only keep within its legitimate sphere, we might have Tennessee in sixty days and a provisional State in ninety days. He believed it ion, and if any Senator believes that we cannot, be would advise bim asan honest man to call bis armies home. We must succeed in the attempt to put down this rebel- hon. Twenty miltions of such a people cannot fail. of this country is not in armies or money. t is in something besides houses, and money, land. It is in that «benevolent Se Creme uneakanl which bas clothed this country with more stren; and more of the elements of ‘moral power than any nation on earth. We have more charitable institutions for the deaf, dumb, blind, &c., and more institutions of learning than other country. and these are elements of strength which will never fail, With this strength we can put down this rebellion and reatore thi¢ government and this constitution, with- Out crossing a t or dotting an i. If you go from the New World to the Old, and wander among her old palaces, you may find, among other curiosities, collections of flags of all nations, and among others the fing of this country, and the question will at once arise how we came to put the stars there. It is because we were the first nation that looked to God for agsist- ance, and caught the eye of the star, and placed jt upon the Ameriean flag, and the God of our fathers will be with us to-day if we do our duty. There is no Dill for the prosecution of this war for which he would not vote. \¢ Tax Dill especially met his commendation. It will bring about a direct accountability between the people and their representatives. It will work wonders— purify our public men, and bring about a new order of men. He intended to stand boldly forward to urge the prosecution of this war, and not stop to bestow attention on outside measures until the flag of the country floats over the whole Union. He believed these to be the sen- timents of his peeple. They regarded this as a great str fer freedom, and they would have their Senators and representatives push it forward, and take up no weights by the wayside, nor allow any impediments to interfere with this grand work of ‘ Mr. Pomanor, (rep.) of Kausas, spoke in favor of the amendment as @ matter of justice. He said he came here Jast April, and nearly all the loyal mon he found living in the District were slaves. He did not believe any slaves were held here by any right or any jaw, and we have no right to pay masters for siaves to which they bi Jegal right. Mr. Ropcees rep.) of Me. bad presented the resolutions of his State in is measure, and pledging the State for her share of the payment incase the resolution was adopted. A constitutional question had been raised in objection to that measure, but tho ys that the United States “ought to é. if the States think it their duty, they can make the way plain for Congress, ‘The people of his State had made the way od for nim, though he had no hesitation before. ‘hat objection can there be said he eof th to it? It wi not interfere in any way with the States, it leaves everything to our own eboice He believed slavery injurious to the whole countey, and if jany part of the people of the erthrow it, he had the right to give the beat wicles for ll the States, d desire a party might rise up im the states who de mancipation, and the argument against the srsolu tion, that it would raise up such @ party, had no (orce with him. But, in regard to the abolition of siavery the District of Columbia, nobody can claim that Congress | hae not the consti mal power to legisiate for the His. | trict of Columiia in any way that may seem best. ‘ihre never wae a time when he would not vote to wboiish slavery in the District of Columbia. He had suit ; edly that the object of the war was to restore « , and not to interfere with slavery im the Stace and he meant to keep that pledge; but he did not gay, nor the party did uot aay, that ‘hey would do nothing | which might indirectly affect slavery. ‘Tio object of the republican party wae the gow nt from con. | House of Representatives. Wasurneton, April 1, 1862. ENLARGEMENT OF THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL, Mr. WasHuurne, (rep.) of lll. presented a memorial from the Illinois Constitutional Convention, in favor of the early enlargement of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and gave notice that he should ask for an early considera- tion of the bill to that end, it being a matter of great national and military importance. ‘The memorial was referred to the Committee on Mili- tary Affairs, ‘THR PACIFIC RATLROAD BILL. ‘The consideration of the Pacific Railroad bill was further postponed until Tuesday next. GENERAL HOOKER AND THE SURRENDER OF FUGITIVE SLAVES. Mr. Hvrcmns, (rep.) of Ohio, asked leave to introduce the following:— Whereas, Brigadier General Hooker, commanding the Army of thé United States of the Lower , Maryland, ‘on the 26th day of March, 1862, issued an order, of which the following is a copy:— Heapquanrers oF Tax Division, Camp Baxgr, Lowxr Potomac, March 26, 1862. 7 BRIGADE AND REGINENTAL COMMANDERS OF 7018 VISICN:— Mesers. Nally, Gray, Dunnington, Dent, Adams, Speak Price, Posey and Cobey, citizens of Maryland, have ne: groes 5 to be with some of the regimental camps. The Brigadier General commanding directs that they be permitted to visit all the camps of ‘his command, in search their property, and if found that they be allowed to take possession of the same without any interference whatever. Should any obstacle be t] im the way by any officer or sol- dier in the division, they will be at once reported to. these headquarters. command. . By of \ % Brigadier General HOOKER. Joseru Dickerson, Asst. Adj. General, And whereas, the directions of Brigadier General Daniel E. Sickles, a report was made in rélation to the said order of Brigadier General Hookor, of which the fol-: lowing is a copy!-— Heapgvarters, Seconp Reciment Exceston BRiGAape, Came HALL, March 21,1862. "J ’ ‘Lievrenaxt—In compliance with verbal directions from Brigadier General Daniel EF. Sickles, to report as to the oc- eurrences at this camp on the aftergoon of the 26th inst. , I beg leave to submit the following.— At about half-past three o'clock on the afternoon of ‘March 26 admission within our lines was demanded by a party of horsemen (civilians), numbering fifteen. They presented the lieutenant commanding the guard with an order of entrance trem Brigadicr General Joseph Hooker, commanding the division. A copy of the order is herewith appended. The order stated that nine men should be admitted. I ordered that the balance of the party, should remain without the lines. which was done, Vpon the appearance of the others there was visible dissatisfaction and considerable manwuvring among the soldiors , to so great an extent that I almost feared for the safety of the slaveowners. At this time Gencral Sickles opportunely arrived and instructed me to order them outside the camp, which I did, amidst the loud cheers of the soldiers. {t is proper to ada that before entering our Jines, and within about seventy-five or a hundred yards of our camp, one of their number dis- charged two pistol shots at a negro who was running past pan) with an evident arc’ eo his life. | justly enraged our men. Al which is respectful submitted. Your obedient servant, m JOHN TOLER, Major, Commanding Second Regiment Excelsior Briga: To J. C. Patmen, Jr., Aide-deCamp and Assisi Adjutant General. Therefore, resolved , That the Joint Select Committee on the Conduct of the War be requested to inquire whether said orderof General Hooker is not a violation of the recent Article of War passed by Congress and approved by the President, ning the action of the army in the retarn of fugitive slaves, and to report sucha remedy agin the judgment of the committee will prevent the issue of similar orders, which, while they outrage the feelings of loyal officers and men, necessarily tead to demoralize the army. Mr. Wicxuirre, (Union) of Ky., before the reading was completed, objected to the introduction of the proposi- tion. ‘THE TAX BILL. ‘The House then went jnto Committee of the Whole on the Tax bill. An amendment was adopted exempting from taxation, under the railroad, omuibus and steamboat section, ali foreign emigrants travelling at a reduced rate of fare into the interior of the country, a distance of over a hun’ dred miles from the seacoast. Touring the proceedings the House found itself without @ quorum, and much time was consumed in securing one. Several amendments were made to the above section, including @ tax of one and a half per centum on thegross receipts of bridge fons. An amendment was adopted that trust jee be included with the banks, savings institutions, &c.,and that they pay three per centum on their income. A new section was added, providing that on and after May next there shall be paid for every inaurance policy which may be made, renewed, continued or endorsed, a duty of ten cents for every one hundred dollars insured for one year, &c. Mr. Courax, (rep.) of Ind., moved to strike out from the bill the section levying a’ tax on newspaper advertise- ments. He looked upon this mode of taxation as oppres- sive and unjust, and would briefly state his reasons for the faith that wasinhim. The proprietors of newspa- pers were willing to bear their fuli ‘tion of the bur- thens imposed on the suppression of this unholy rebel- lion, and they were ready to make all proper sacrifices to sustain and by vats the government ; but it would be easy to show that this tax on newspaper advertisements was unjust and oppressive. There were no less than four classes of taxes im] ‘on the newspaper establish. ments. There was, first, the tax on the sta- ple, the printing paper.; there was, also, the tax upon gas, Oil and candies, largely used in printing offices, as most of the labor was performed at night; there was, in addition, ho al on telegraphic messages, bearing heavily, as the telegraph was neces- sary to the interest of the paper; then, again, was the tax upon the proprietors’ income at’ the end of the year; and now, last of all, came the proposed tax on the advertise- ments of the paper. Now, if they took all the papers in the country—good, bad and indifferent—and inquired into their business, it would oe found that they did not make a single dollar clear profit in the year. It was true that to this rule there were some very few exceptions. It might be said that the sale of papers has increased in consequence of the exciting news of the war; but advertising im papers, the life and blood’ and whole sustenance of the press, has decreased materially, Dy the paral ysis of business, and great losses have been ready sustained. Iu bis district, at the ig of the war, there were twenty-four papers printed. Sines then, without the aid of @ tax, seven of these had given up the ghost, and others would soon follow suit if the tax is im Ita injustice ought to be apparent to all, from the fact that it taxes all intermediate sources of income not touched in other trades. In taxing the hotel keeper, you tax him according to his income, which is just; but 0,00 not tax him, aiso, Coe 3 to the number of joarders he keeps in his houre. But the newspaper pro. prictor is taxed, not only on his income. but also on all the resources of that income—First, his subseriptions; sooondly his advertiements; and, thirdly, hie job print: ing. The latter js not always an addenda, and many newspaper establishments derive their whole income from advertisements, and therefore if was he complained ‘The bill taxcs the staple used in this particular business while it lets the staple of the tobacco manufacturer and otbers go untaxed. Might as well tax the chant for each of bis cui 8,08 to tax the proprietor of 8 newspaper 0 ments. Why not tux the customers of all if one? Th or has two classes of patrons—patrons in rons jn criminal causes; you do not ‘The newspaper man has nlso two classes of custoraors—the subseriber and the advertiser for each of these you propore to tax him, while you let the lawyer go free. Why not tax the lawyer as weil | as the printer? Whilo they confined the tax upon merchante and others to their income, they propose to ix the printers, not only on their inesme, but storm y through all the sources of thelr me. Toth's | e objected this reason he must vay that the bill direrimic tothe newspaper proprietor and in | favor of other trades and professions. This tax will ope: rate against the bill, for it will curtail the publication of advertisements and lessen the consumption of printing paper. It will imerease the distress of the country. It will throw thousands out of employment, aud the poor and unemployed of the means of seeking and ob- taining employment. In every aspect he looked upon the advertisement (ax as unjust and pernicious. They would be disappointed in their expectation of raising & revenue in this way, for already advertising had fallen off all over the country, and this provision would destroy it altogether. Mr. WiuGnr, (Union) of Pa., thought that the press Ought to come up to the work. Mr. Courax was of the same opinion; but, by this bill, without taxing advertisements, publications were taxed more than they ought to be. They pay more than their proportion on the articles used, and for paver, telegraphic messages, gas light, &c, They. might as weil impose a tax ou boarders at 4 hotel, or on lawyers for every criminal or civil suit, Mr. Wricur said that persons engaged in every branch of business, merchants as wellas mechanics, were not taxed less than newspapers, which ought to bear their Just proportion, 4 NS, (rep.) of Pa., replied that in England large income was derived from the taxon advertisements as Well as the tax on bewspaper stamps. The committee he thought had already made large concessions by re- ducing the taxon printing paper and striking out that Mr. Courax said that experience had shown that tho English tax on newspapers and books was a tux on knowledge, and that the people demanded and secured a reform in this particular. ‘The committee disagreed to the motion of Mr. Colfax to strike out the advertisement section. The section was finally amended as follows, and then retained in the bill The tax on advertisements il be assessed on the amvunts received for the same, not.the amounts charged, and is reduced from five to three per centum, Newspapers with less than two thousand circulation or whose receipts are less than $1,000 per annum for ad- vertisements, are exempted from any advertising tax, The committee here rose and the House adjourned. NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Fortress Moros, March Si, 1862. All is quiet here to-day. Captain Seaver, of the Aeronautic Department, makes a balloon reconnoissance this afvernoon—the first made here since last summer. A boat, containing five well known secessionists, was captured on the James river, above Newport’s News, yesterday, transporting produce and stores for the rebel army. Our Fortress Monroe Correspondence, Fortress Monror, March 31, 1862. Arrival of a Royal Party from Washingwn to Look After the Escape of the Nashville—Strange Conduct of the British and French Naval Commanders, dc. Yesterday (Sunday) afternoon the steamboat King Philip arrived here from Washington, on a special trip, having on board Vice President Hamlin, Senators Hale and Anthony and others of the Senate Naval Committee, accompanied by a numerous posse of friends, including about fifteen ladies. The weather on arrival of the visitors was extremely unpropitious, there being an east- early storm prevailing, accompanied by wind und rain. ‘The party landed at the new government wharf, andfrom thence proceeded to the fortress, where they paid their respects to the veteran General Wool. The visit was wholly unexpected by the latter; but the Genera], who always has the door latched outside, gave his guests a hearty welcome. 8 soon as it was known that the Vico President had arrived, a salute of fifteen guns was fired from the water battery of the fortress. Notwithstand- ing the inclemency of the weather, the visitors, under a proper escort, proceeded to inspect the fortress. The soldiers’ quarters. bakehouse aud hospital were in turn inspected, after which the party took a promenade on the parapet of the work, from which they obtained an excel- lent view of Fort Wool (Rip Raps), the rebel batteries at ‘Sewall’s Point, Newport’s News, the immense naval and transport fleets in the harbor, the federal encampments. at Hampton, and the ruins and debris of the village of that name. A review of the troops in garrison was also witnessed. . Te the visitors sera oa stoamboat to New- 0 }, accompanied by iment. port's Xe pan band of: the Tenth jew York regit . At that point they were received by General Mansfield and his staff. A salute-was President. The party visited the General's headquarters, and from thence proceeded to the military village of the soldiers’ log huts. After remaining ono hour at this place, the party re-embarked and returned ¥ia this point, proceeding up Hampton cove, where they had an excellent view of camp Hamilton. They subsequently visited the marvellous battery Monitor, and latteriy the flagship Minnesota. At the latter vessol thoy were re- ceived by Flag Officer Goldsborough. A salute of thirteen was fired. The party returns to Washington this evening, To an inquiry I made of one of this royal party as to the object of this extraordinary visit, I received the reply that “it was an official visit of the Senate Naval Committee to make inquiries as to the €s- cape of the Nashville.” Everybody here thought it was a first class pleasure trip at the expense of Uncle Sain. The British war steamer Rinaldo, which for several weeks past has been anchored outside our fleet off the mouth of the Chesapeake, got up steam this morning, and proceeded to a’ new anchorage ground, midway between the fortress and Newport's News. ‘This strange proceeding—for strange it is—deserves an explanation. The point where this steamer is now anchored is directly in the way of our fleet in case the rebel steamer Merrimac essays to come out from Norfolk. Again, the anchorage ground marks the turn in the ship channel diverging to Newport’s News and to this point—an excellent guide for the Mer- rimac in case she makes @ night attack. To an inquiry made of one of the officers of the Rinaldo, after the change of that vessel's anchorage, he replica that ‘it was done in order to have a good view of the next battle between the Merrimac and the Monitor.”” Who told him that there was to be another fight between these vesseis” Did the commander of the Rinaldo receive official infor- mation from the British Consul at Richmond? The commander of the French steamer Catinat, which arrived here last week, is also guilty of a palpable breach of naval etiquette. On his arrival he first anchored out- side of our fleet, and subsequently steamed to a point about a half a mile south of the government wharf and cast anchor, so as to put his vessel a short distance from. and outside the Monitor, thus obscuring the view from the latter @f Elizabeth river, Sowall's Point and other points neo@sary for the latter vessel to watch against rebel encroachments, One week has clapsed since this occurred. and yet the commander of the French steamer hax not seen proper to move his vessel out of the way of the Monitor, so that the latter can have an un- obstructed view of any movements of the rebels. Our Newport's News Correspondence. Derantwent oy Vincimia, Newport's News, Va., March 30, sf The Merrimac—Why Don’t She Come?—Constant Influx of Runaway Slaves—The Cruel Treatment to which They are Subject—Delightul Weather—Charming Spring Scenery— Military Dramutic and Singing Clubs, dc. , éc. ‘The Merrimac still besitates to make hor reappear- ance, From all we canlearn by the evidence of deserters and fugitive slaves, it socms to bea fact that she is ready at any moment to go to work again. Whethor the rebel authorities have concluded to act forthe present on the defensive, or whether the Merrimac his not sufficient confidence in her own powers, we are of course unable to say. The latter opinion seems to be the genoral one among military men here. The little rebel gunboat Teazer still lies opposite to Day's Point, and will occa. sionally venture down the river a few miles, but never far enough to come within range of our guns. Runaway slaves continue to come into our camp almost every day. On Friday three boys be to Robert Saunders, a large farmer living on the Yorktown and Williamsburg road, made their escape from Mulberry Island, where they had secreted themselves for over two months. They state, as their reason for running away, that one of their comrades, who’ had been twice guilty of the crime of visiting his wife on Sunday, had been shot dead, and that fd themeelves each received fifty lashes for breaking the laws once. The slaves are made to work on the fortifications Sundays and week days alike, and when they are unable to work ony longer, they are sent to Richmond and sold off to the cotton States. A smart littie negro boy, fifteen years of age, who came in yesterday, gave @ good deal of valuable in- formation about the fortifications at and around Williams- burg and Yorktown. He also related sume laughable anecdotes about General Magruder, under whom he has served as wi . The gallant Ge ig still as liberal as over in his personal allowance of grog, and it is no wonder that his men complain because they are entirely cut off from the use of it Spring has now fairly set in in this region, and more lovely scenery than that which meets the eye all along the James river cannot be ti ined; the first maiden green begins to peep forth from earth, and the oer of sters of spring fill the woods with their wonderfully sweet harmonies, Even the ruins of the oki Lees’ and Jones’ mansions, most of them destroyed by ‘generous and chivalric’ Southerners, form no unfitting parte of u yd a ‘Company Be of the First regiment New York Volunteers, have formed a dramatic end singing club, which gives perfommances about twice a week, As a matter of course the officers give every encouragemet pleasures, and the rmances much oredit upon tlre who undertal to such innocent © such as to retlect the task. New York Charter Elections, Oupessne ng, April 1, 1862, At the charter election to-day tho entire democratic ticket was elected except the Collector. Hon. David C. Judson was elected President of the Hoard of Trustees by 92 majority. Scnpmeetapy , April 1, 1862, ‘The whole democratic city ticket wag elected to-day by a increased majority Roxwixe THe GeARD—Promante Patan Resuer.—toseph Garrett, a member of “Les Enfants Perdas,? while at- tempting to run the guard at the headquarters of tue regiment, 77 White stroet, a few evenings ago, was caught by one of the sentries, named Charles Ziegler, ard, a struggle ensuing, the latter was compelled to use his bay Garrott wag stabbed in the injured that hig recovery is to Justice Brennan tho result of the await inded man’s injury, INTERESTING FROM EUROPE. THE MAILS OF THE JURA, English Opinion of the Eman- cipation Megsage. Wews from India and China by the: Red Sea Telegraph, he, ke, ac. Our European files, by the Jura at Portland, came to hand from Boston at half-past eleven o’clock last night. ‘The mails reached the city at an early hour this morn- ing. Accounts from Berlin state that on the day of the disso. lution of the Chamber blank cartridge was distributed in: the barracks, and every measure taken to put down any, attempt at insurrection. The London journals are dated to the 21st of Mareb, and contain the fellowing important expression of Eng: - lish opinion on the merits of President Lincoln's emanci- pation Message, already referred to in our telegraphi¢ report of the news: published in the Heraup yesterday - morning :— THE AMERICAN QUESTION. President Lincoln’s Emancipation Policy” {From the London Times, Maroh 20.] The intelligence from America which we publish to- day is the most important which has reached this coun- try since the United States split into two republics. The - first offer has been mae by the North. President Lin- coln proposes to alwlist slavery in the South by gradual- ly buying up the slaves with the federal revenues, leay- ing, however, to each State its present right to continue or to discard the ‘institution’ itself, The object is avowed to be that of recovering to the Union the border States, ‘The means of purchase are not set forth. It is only suggested that a continuance of the expenditure now apphed to the war would soon suffice to purchase this expedient towards peace. ‘This proposition is im- portant, not for its intrinsic likelihood of acceptanee, but simply because it is a proposition, aud is the first bid mace towards putting an end to the war. We may hope that others may follow, and that the North may peawlly: rise in its oilers until something acceptable jas been putforth. The only reply of the South to Mr. - Lincoln has been a resvlution of the Confederate House of Representatives to burn all cotton and tobacco that may be in danger of falling into the hands of the in- vaders. Meanwhile the snow has fallen on the district that separates the armies of the Potomac and Manassas, and General McClellan js again preventedfrom peeenneg In every point of view this proporal of the federal Presi- dent gives great scope for speculation, aud perhaps some glimpse of hope; but i 1s for what it may herald, and not for what it is. {From the London Star, March 20.) President Lincolu bas sent a w message lv Congress which will secure for him the warmest sympa’hy and admi- ration of the civilizel world. He that the two Houses should, by # joint resolution, offer to with the slave States for the gradual emancipation of the slaye popuiation. Ho advocates this proposition by arguments which are irresistible. He pointe out thas this measure is one of the most efficient of scif-preser- vation; and that if adopted by the more northern States, it would alienate them permanently from the Southerp confederacy, and so break the neck of the rebellien. While not claiming for the federal government the right. tointerfore with slavery withinState limits, the President significantly remarks that if resistance to the authority continues, it is impossible to foresee what may take place. ‘such means as may seem indispen- sabie, or may obviously promise great efficiency to- wards ending the struggle, must and will come.” This is an unmistakeable hit to those who persist in rebel- iho. eo Tat tele house in order. Mr. ay in the form of an interro; su whether the compen- nation offered woul not be off more valle to. the Staten - ‘and persons concerned than the énstitution of slavery the present aspect of affairs. The message — have been received by more influential organs of the.prees, and we shall wait with ‘interest debates which it per veyed oF gress. eeagyerate’ tance documnt, or the invmentous character of the issacs'whieh ” are involved in the propositions which it contains. It is,. at ail events, au indication that the dawn of emancipar _ tion is not remote, and that the government of the United. : States are prepared to curry out that great act of justice © by wixe and peaceful means. ‘ [From the Liverpool Post, March 20.) Mr. Linculn has sent w Congress @ message that it has almost suspended discussion at Wi - ton, the different parties. being afraid to meddle wi it tll they discover the tendency of public opinion. However it may be eventually received in America, there can be no doubt that it will have au incalculable effect in Europe, and that effect will be most favorable to the Northern cause. Hitherto, every European country bas Justified its leaning to the South, or its apathy towards the North, on the ground that the federal government was not honestly or heartily opposed to slavery. To that sorious imputation the new message of President Lincoln is adirect answer, for he proposes a scheme which wilh ‘<jnitiate’’—that is the word he himself selccts—the en} tire emancipation of the negroes. News from India and China. THE RED BEA TELEGRAPH. A despatch from the Red Sea aud India Telegraph Com- pany, Island of Jubal, Red Sea, has been received (as late by one day as frou London.) JunaL, March 20—Noon. The Odin has passed Jubal, having on board the+ Japanese ambassadors. The Odin reports that Shanghae was closely invested by the rebels. ‘Lord Elgin arrived at Calcutta on the 1st of March, The Sumter Prisoners. ARREST OF THE UNITED STATES EX-CONSUL AT CADIZ AND THE PAYMASTER OF THE SUMTER—1OW IT WAS MANAGED—THEY ARE ON THEIR WAY TO BOSTON. ‘The following is an extract from a private letter to a gentleman in this city, showing the manner in which the Paymaster of the Sumter and the United States ex-Consul at Cadiz were made prisoners, and transferred from the - United States ship Ino to the bark Harvest Home, bound . to Boston, where they may be soon expected :— Capw, March 11, 1962. In my last letter, a week ago, I forgot to tell you that the ship Ino arrived from Boston in thirteen days’ pas- sage. She was a merchant versel, purchased by the government, and is commanded by Lieut. Creesy, for- merly a celebrated captain in the merchant service, who made some extraordinary passages in the Flying Cloud to and from San Francisco, Captain Creesy proceeded from here to Algesiras, and from . thence went over to Tangier, to take on board thie ex- Consul, T. T. Tunstall, and the ter of the: Sumter, who, I mentioned in my last letter, it was re- had been arrested by our Consul. It appears. that they bad been confined in irons for over a week at the Consulate’s, previous to thearrivalof theIno. The foreigners at Tangier, on the day of the arrivalof the latter vessel, surrounded the Consulate and demanded the release of the prisoners. Captain Creesy landed thirty men, armed with cutlasses and navy revolvers, and, headed, by # drummer, ‘‘ever and anon beating martial sounds,” marched up to the Consulate, some haifa mile distant from the landing, and there formed a hollow square, with the prisoners shackled in the centre,each . carried by two sailors, and returned to the beach amidet crowds of Jews, Gentiles and Mahomedans that lined the streets and housetops, hooting and shouting all the time. The Ino then passed over to Algesiras, Captain Craven, of the Tuscarora, dirceted Captain Creesy to re= lease the prisoners; but he declined, and went to sea for the purpose of meeting with some American vessel bound’ home, After cruising about come eight or nine 8, he fell in with the bark Harvest Home, from this port, bess to Boston, on board of which vessel he transferred the- prisoners in irons, to bo taken home in tiat manner, and {> be handed over to the District Attorney at Boston. ‘The prisoners were to be confined on beard in separate rooms, and no communication to be allowed between them, and also to fare as the sailors. Two blankets and ‘a bed each were furnished them by the Inv. Captain: Creesy escorted the Harvest Home as far as Cape St. Vin- cent, and then returned to this port, The name of the Paymaster of the Samter ts Myer: News from the West Indics. OUR BERMUDA CORRESTONDENCE. Hasuzox, Bermuda, March 21, 1862. Arrival of the British Steamer Bermuda, with BX/ty Tons 07, Gunpowder on Board— Passengers Sor the Revet States— English War Vessels and Their Movements, dc. The steamer Bermuda arrived yosterday at 8t. Georges, from Liverpool, England, bringing dates thence to the Ist inst. The report is that she has on board fifty tons of gunpowder. Everything in regard to her is kept quite secret by those on board, She has brought some passengers, and it was rumored last evening that Mr. Slidell wes one of them, She will I presume, leave again as s00n as she obtains a supply of coal. Hiasmtox, Bermuda, March 22, 1962, Tho following ehipe-of-war have left Bermuda during tho past week or two Diadem, for England. Landrail, for New Yorks Racer, for Charieston Greyhound, for Halifax. Immortalite, for Barbados. Aboukir,tor Rum Key. ‘The ehips-of-war pow hore aro— Nile (flagshi Hero Agamermnon Terr Nime