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a NEW YORK HERALD, TUBSDAY, APRIL 22, 1862—TRIPLE SHEET. 10, te i «a se WS FROM WASHINGTON, | Suzette wi + corr <twinee merase” | ave of becheane gamma, ne Saute | cee, tr Der ochre aig ere THE ADVANCE UPON FRECERICKSSURG. | NEWS FROM GENERAL BANKS’ ARMY. IS FRO Fe nck i wage hey wont cans ano | Peehamagaratin of Present Linco ofthe Werke Aber Wonde be was persia toni CONTINUED PROM THIRD PAGE. mae river traffic used t@ Be carried to Fredericksburg A good canal bad also been constructed from the town to @ pomton the Rappahannock myer about forty-five miles above, by which large quantities of wheat, flour and to bucco were received for exportation. The river afforded extousive water power, which, however, was not much used. ‘The hills ww the neighborhood, varying im beigbt from forty w one hundred feet, abound in fine granite and freestone. About thirty, years eince the prospect of Fredericksburg being @ rapidly rising town was very great, Dut it suddenly stopped im its prosperity, and afier, as it were, standing still for about twenty years, It gradually retrograded in its importange. In 1840 its pop. ulation cumbered nearly four thousand souls, and ip 1850, ten years after, it bad only} imcreased eighty-eight persons—iess than nine each year, being about two per cent in the decade—a remarkably small in- crease. Before the rebellion it contained flye churches, ene orphan asylum, two seminaries, four newspaper @ftices and two banks ‘The county in which Fredericksburg is situated has ap area of four hundred square miles. The Rappahannock forms the boundary on the northeast, the Nortb Anna river om the southwest, and the Mattapony rises within its limite. The surface is diversified by hill and dale. ‘The soil is generally fertile m the vicinity of the streams. Two gold mines were worked within the county in 1850, ‘and, as before stated, freestone and granite are abundant: ‘Tho canai rupning northwest carries the river traftic far above the fails,and the country is intersected by the Richmond and Potomac Railroad. Spotsylvania was or- ganized in 1720, and named in honor of Alexander Spotts. wood, at that time Governor of Virginia. The capital of the county is Spottaylvania Court House, a post village ‘on the Po river, and situated over sixty miles neariy due sorth from Richmond, with which it is connected by a ‘urnpike road. The last return of the population gave early fifteen thousand persons, over one-half of whom were slaves. The adjoining counties of Stafford and King George run slong on the opposite side of the Rap- pahannock, and togother have an area of four hundred and twenty-six miles. The surface of the soil is hilly, partially fertile and partially arid. Their united popu Jation at last returns amounted to 13,975, over one-half ef whom were slaves. Granite, freestone and gold have siso been found here, the two first in great quavti ties. The former is a very old county, having been formed in 1675, and named after the English county of the same denomination. The water power and draming of Stafford are very good, and if properly used would have been sources of woalth to the inbabitantsof the wetghborhood. The before mentioned railroad also inter- sects Stafford county. Fauquier county adjoins Statord eo unty on its western border. Sketch of Falmouth and Vicinity. Falmouth is a post village of Stafford county, Virginia, and is situated on the opposite shore of the Rappaban- mock river to Fredericksburg. It is sixty-six miles north of Richmond, and is the ‘argest village in the county ‘The water power of the river is employed in two cotton factories and two tiouring milis. The river is navigable for vessels of light draught of water to this point. The county has an area of 250 square miles, and the surface ef the land ie hilly. The capital of the county is Staf- ford Court House, post village of no very great impor. tance in a commercial point of view. At the last returns ‘the population numbered about eight thousand, nearly ene-haif of whom were slaves. @ river situated in the eastern part of Virginia, and is formed at the eastern extremity ef Culpepper county, by the confluence of the North and Rapidan rivers. Flowing in @ southeasterly course, it THE REBEL ACCOUNTS. The Evac: ion of Fredericksburg Ne- cessitated by McClellan’s Strategy. (From the Richmond Dispatch, April 19.) HE ENEMY IN 8TAPFORD—PROBABLE OCCUPATION OF THE TOWN OF FREDERICKSBURG. Information was received = ‘the citizens of Fredericxs- burg, Va. , at four o’clock on Thursday afternoon, that the ‘enemy was approaching throngh Stafford county, and the fact was at once communicated to our pickets and to Colonel Lee's cavalry; but it seems that tbe latter previ- ously had an intimation of the advance,and at once fell back, burning the three bridges across the Rappahannock conneeting Fredericksburg with Stafford as they came santo town. These bridges, as many of our readers are aware, were the , Coalter’sand Falmouth bridges Beason Morning, at an early hour, the Yankees reached ‘th, opposite Fredericksburg. One of our informants says that they threw a few shells ‘cross the river, but there being no response the firing soon ceased. Of this, however, Meanwhile the three steam Nicholas, the Virginia, and the Eurel thirty sail vessels, lying at the wharf loaded with grain, with aconsiderable quantity of cotton piled near the depet, were set om fire by our men and destroyed. ‘The troops that were in and near the place, very few in umber and utterly inadequate to make a defence against ® considerable force, evacuated Fredericksburg after having performed*the duties required of them. Many of the citizens algo left, abandoning their property to the **tender mercies’? of the enemy. On the night previous some small skirmishes took place above Falmouth, in which the enemy was repulsed, ‘but our men afterwards fell back. Mr. Charles Tacket, ‘of Stafford, was taken prisoner, and we hear that one or two were killed. A wounded Yankee was captured by our pickets and sent down by the train yesterday morn. ing, but ne died before reaching Ashiand. This man stated that the federal force amounted to six thousand, and Aw they approached Fredericksburg from Fauquier county. Onur late advices inform us that the Common Council of Predericksburg held a meeting yesterday ant agreed to sur- render ‘he place, there being no possible ‘means of defence. = — operator packed up bis apparatus and left e Di The train that left Richmond yesterday morning was stopped this side of Fredericksburg by a railroad agent. A regiment of troops was stationed some seven miles from the piace, and the sick in the camp were placed on board the train. All the men retired in safety. The enemy can easily occupy the town of Fredericks. burg, if be has not already done so; but an advance to Richmond from that direction is ly not contemplate! The obstructions would not be ly overcome Mont of the roiling stock of the railroad was removed Nothing was left behind buta cars,and measures were progressing to have them taken w a place of se. eurit} L importance is attached to the occupation of Fredoricksburg,as % was an event anticipated when the army of the Potomac was withdrawn. There is nothing in the fact of the occupation to excite any alarm, or create the expectation that the enemy will advanee any great distance into the interior, He will, perhaps, ro- main where be bas found a lodgment for some time to come, unless our forces succeed at an early day in driving bim back beyond the Potomac. THE LATEST FROM FREDERICKSBURG. Rucnwonp, April 18—P. M. At four o'clock P. M.on Thursday the Yankees made their appearance six miles from Falmouth. Our pickets were driven in aud several of them wounded. A detache ment of cavairy and infantry was sent out to meet the enemy, who were twice repulsed; but, being in large fore, advanced, and our troops fell back to Frederieks- burg and set fire to the bridges across the river. They aloo burnt (ree steamboats and twen'y two vessels loaded wwh one hundred thousand bushels of corn, and one hundred tales of cotton whi h were at the depot. There is a tremen dovs panic among the citizens there. Our troops evacu- ated (he town, and (he enemy sent a shell after them which struck a cotton factory, doing much damage All the rolling stock of the railroad company was raved, With the exception of eight care. Riot at East St. Louis St. Lovis, April 21, 1862 A riot occurred at Fast St. Louis on Saturday evening in which three mon were injured. In consequence of the high w ja 4hO river tie inhabitants stopped up a culvert on tho Ohio and Miskissippi Railroad to prevent the town from being submerged. The road master fearing it would be washed away, proceeded, with track hands, Wo Femove the obstructions. They were met by « crowd, who ordered them of. The matter was referred to the Provomt Marshal, who soot over « guard of sixty mon to quell the disturbance and protect the railroad They found seventy-five Or one hundred men assembled jons being removed. ‘the crowd refused to go, and the guard hove were fired at them, bet no one was injured, The guard thea charged bayouets on the crowd, and injured three men,one Feriously Yesterday Cojone| Parsons and Mr. Bacon, President of the Ratiroad went over toexamine into the matter, and der dor to the obstructions to remain, as theif removal invoi you ho destruction of # vast’ amount of property. ii» doubtful whether the embankment will prevent the town (rom being submerged , as tho road ie nearly overilower \n several places The British Prize Ring. RECEPTION OF 3 IVENAN IN LIVERPOOL, [From the london Herald, Apr Joho C. Heenan, accompanied by hit brother James Hoenan, arrived at Liverpoot yesterday in the City of Washington, from New York. Tho Benicin Hoy was warmiy received on landing by a large number of friends who were awaiting hisarrival. He appeared in first rate realth, and hie enance bore no marks whatever his calling, nor were any traces viRible of the cut e8 ho sustained in his encounter with Sa © Mace Heenan Cavalry Recomnoissance Towards Har- risonbarg—Movements of the Hebel Forces, &c., de. Came Nman Sata, April 20, 1862. Rverything is quiet in front of us. Yesterday @ cavalry reconnoissance penetrated the valley several miles towards Harrisonburg , and report® there are large quantities of forage and fresh provisions there. Deserters report that Jackson's advance 16 at McGuagb- eystown, east of Harrisonburg, and still, retreating. Ashby’s command still forms the rear guard. Signal officers report that the cavairy of the enemy was in sight yesterday afternocn Deserters beiieve that Jackson means to cross the Blue Ridge and reach Gordonsville. Others think thas he intends to make a detour north, in the valley of the South Fork of the Shenandoah, to attack our left flank. A northeast storm is prevailing in the valley. Another of Ashby’s lieutenants was brought in yee- terday. ‘Wastnncton, April 21, 1862. No doubt is now entertained of the correctness of the snformation in regard to the retreat of the rebel guerilla General Jackson towards Gordonsville; but those who are familiar with the topography of that part of Vir- ginia delieve he will gather the whole of bis force at Gordonsville, for the purpose of making ® stand at Charlottesville, to check the progress of our troops to- wards Lynchburg: Rebel Accounts, TELEGRAM TO THE PETERSBURG EXPRESS. Lyncusurs , April 18, 1862. A report, seemingly reliable, brought by the Orange train this morping, states that Stonewall Jackson had a fight with the enemy yesterday morning, but the latter being im overpowering force, he fell back, and was in ful retreat towards Stawnton. No statement of .lors on either side, further than that forty Coufederates were taken prisoners. It is suppoted that Jackson would nwt make a stand until he reached Waynestoro. NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Fortress Monkor, Aprit 20, 1862. ‘The weather to-day is very unpleasant. A colt rain storm. with a north wind, bas set in ‘There is no news of any importance from Yorktown a8 yet. The advices from there are up te this afternoon, and say that everything is unusually quiet ‘The sale of Harper’s Weekly for the present week has been stopped, on account of the illustratious which it gives of the vicinity of Yorktown. NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL. Aapany, April 21, 1862. Several of the Senators, in executive session to-day, were very much exercised about the proceedings of the Secret session finding its way into the Hxera.p the next morning. Senators Murphy, Angel, Pruyn, and one or two others, could not understand how all that was done with closed doors and under sworn secresy should be made public before the secresy is removed. It Bas not transpired whether they saived the mystery or not. No further action was taken on the harbor masters. Those confirmed Gn Friday last were not ordered to be transmitted, nor djd the committee report Jerome, and Cashow , of Brooklyn. The Governor sent in a list ef two hondred notaries, under the new law, for New York city, which were cou- firmed. He also appointed the three commissioners called for under the act passed this session, providing for the appointment of three commissioners to examine annually the accounts of the different departments of the State government. The following are the namies of those ted and their terme:— Wm. J. Groo, of Sullivan coumy, two years, Isaac H. Fisk of Jefferson y three years. ‘There will be another seasion 10: executi MOTTOW , when the action on these appointinents wil] be transmit- ted to the and removed. Governor, and secresy 5 All the appointments except the two Brooklyn Harbor Masters have been confirmed. The indications are that Militia Dill passed the Senate to-night, as hag also the Albany and Susquebanna over the Governor’s yew, the latter by a vote of 16. Its friends are quite sanguine that it will ge through the Assembly to-morrow. ‘The Conference Committee failing to agree upon the Apportionment bill, a like committee is now at work on the Supply bill. erything is in ® bustle and confusion. All the movements indicate the last hours of the session are at hand. In the general tumult no one can tell what will be done. Board of Councilman. INTERESTING COMMUNICATION FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO THE PERSECUTED LOYALISTS OF FLORIDA AND THE IMPENDING BATTLE aT YORKTOWN. ‘The Board of Councilmen mot last evening, and after the presentation of reports and resolutions, the following message was received from his Honor the Mayor:— Mayor’s Ornice, New Yor, April 21, 1862. To mar Honoranis Tax Common Councit:— GxxTLEMEN—There arrived in this city on Friday last, by the steamer Star of the South, about fifty loyal citi: zens of Jacksonville, Florida, who were compelied to flee their homes ander circumstances of peculiar hardship and in great destitution. When the United States forces took possession of that city, the commanding officer is- sued his proclamation to the loyal citizens, promising protection to them. Under this promise they remained, and were about to organize a city government, when cir cumstances compelled the United States forces to aban- don the place. These citizens, who had manifested their Union sentiments by accepting the protection of our flag, were theneompelled to flee to escape bitter persecution Tt te said that the rebels in again taking porsession of the flaee,in their exasperation, murdered the few loyalists that ventured to remam. In view of thes» cir- cumstances, it seems to me to be the duty of the city authorities to give some substantial evidence of the pub) lic sympathy for these destitate fugitives from a relent- less despotism. They undoubtedly have a just claim on the general government to provide for their wants until such time as they cam return with safety to their own homes. But as that claim cannot be responded to in time to meet their immediate necessities, | respectfully recommend an appropriation for that purpose. 1 also foe] it my duty to direct your atteation to th ia the battle now impending tefore Yorktown, a large portion of the national forces are from this ‘city and Biate. The collision js liable to oceur at any moment, and throw upon our hands large number of wounded, to whom we should be prepared to give—whether they be from our own city or elsewhere—all needful atien- tion, There are in this city many patriotic physic and citizens of both sexes who would cheerfully and promptly respond to acall for volunteer attendants and nurses; and private contributions may be relied on to furnish the hospital material that may be required. An ‘association of ladies, headed by Mrs. Vai ie Mott, and others of wel koown benevolence, have or- ganized for this purpose, and applied to me for a suit- able building in which to perform their labor of mercy. Ireferred them to the Managers of the Northeastera Dispensary, to whom the city recently gave permission to use the building in Fifty-first street, erected for an Infant’s Home. This building i admirably adapted to hospital purposes, and capable of affording accommo dation for four or five bundred patients. The board of Managers promptly responded to their request by the adoption of resolutions appropriating to hospital p pores for wounded soldiers such portions of tae building as can be spared from the ordinary uses of the dispen: sary, and by tendering the use of the rooms and the ver vices of their medical and surgical staff to the ladies association already referred to. I deem this action of the Board of Managers as highly praiseworthy, and re spectfully recommend its confirmation. GEORGE UPDYKE, Mayor. Aresolution was unanimously adopted appropriating $1,000 for the relief of the refugees frem Florida, the fund to be placed in the hands of the Mayor for distribu. tion. A resolution was also adopted granting to the Ladies’ Benevolent Association the use of the Northeastern Dis. pensary to take care of the wounded soldiers who may arrive in thie city from the battle ficld The Board adjourned t\l) Thursday. Drownming of Governor Harvey, of Wis- consin, Camo, April 21, 1862 Governor Harvey, of Wisconsin, wae drowned on Saturday night, at eleven o'clock, when passing from one boat to another, at Savannah, on the Tennessee His body bad not been found when the despatches Mavion, Wis. , April 21, 1862 The Executive Department received this morning the startling announcement of the death of Governor Louis Y. Harvey, drowned at Savannah, Tenn.,on Saturday hight, while stepping from one boat to another. The body ig not yet received. The State offices are closed for the day, and the flags are at halfmast Governor Harvey was & native of Connecticut, forty two years of age, and was a member of ie convention whiéo framed the constitution of the State, and for seve ral yeare was & lowing member of the Stale Senate. At Lime of his death n having taken with bim an itnmense nt of hospital stores, donated at his suggestion by ‘one of Milwankee, Madison and Janesy lle eesor i# Lieutenant Governosskdward Solo ou of Milwaukee The Hoosac Tunn Boxto: 1862 Tho Hoosae Tunnel bill was defente enate to aay by the adopt ite f € the ap pointment of Comms 6 report to (ue Leyistature the most economacat m expense of completing tu with is hue and in The Governor is authorized weseion of the railroad uncer the mor tages, to put in ronning order #0 Much aa completed, aaa Uh company to the right of re demption for ten yeare, Thy eubalitute waa adopted by teof 18 1017 Wastnmcron, April 21, 1862 ‘YE DEBATES DH CONGRESS RESPECTING GENEKAL STONE AND GENERAL FREMONT. Congress was somewhat quarreisome to-day. an the House iD the Giove. a Senator Chandler replied to Senator McDougall very warmly, asserting that all the imputations agail ‘Committee on the Conduct of the War were false. Senator McDougall asked if the Senator meant to charge bim with faisehood? Senator Chandler replied that anybody who reected upon the character of the committee was guilty of falsehood, at the same time making gestures of signifi- cant import and adding, ‘I will not answer your ques- tion.’ Senator McDougal) said, “If you will not answer, don’t shake your finger at me.”” Other Senators argued thal the government was em- powered imprison an officer whose loyalty was called in question, and to keep bim in prison for ap indefinite time if the pubhe service required it. In the House a lively debate sprung ep im reference to General Fremont, upon a resclution to institute a civil action against Mr. Beard, for money paid him for fortifi- cations at St. Louis under Generai Fremont’s adminiatra- tion of the Westera Department. Mr. Colfax defended the ‘weak points of General Fremont’s case witb great energy> Colone! FP. Blair, Jr., replied with adamaging statement of facts on General Fremont’s management of the West- ern Department, and Thaddeus Stevens, who made such melancholy and prophetic speech at the Philadelphia Convention after General Fremont’s nomination, endorsed him strongly. Mr. Thomas, of Massachueetts, gave expression to the feeling of many members against the spirit indulged in by the debaters who had engaged too much in person. alities. THE TAX BILL. A committee representing the fire ineurance companies of New York is to bave an interview to-morrow with the Finance committge of the Senate in reference to the Tax bill. COLONEL WOOD, OF THE BROOKLYN FOURTEENTH. Colone! Wood, of the Brooklyn Fourteenth regiment, which behaved so admirably upon the advance to Fre, derickeDurg, has retirea to his home only to await an exchange, which has been delayed by the treachery and Re is burning with It is probable Colonel ‘Wood, Colonel Corcoran aud Colonel Lee will be made generals as soon as they can be released from faithlessness of the rebel leaders. anxiety to rejoin the regiment. brigadi their parole. & REBEL PRISONER SHOT. ‘The prisoners at the old Capitol prison have at length brought upon themselves a catastrophe, foretold weeks ago by thoge who were made acquainted with the insane spirit of insulting bravado which seems to have possessed them under the forbesrance of those in charge of the prison. For a long time past the guards have been subjected to gross insults by the prisoners, and at length a sentinel, who could not stand repeatediy the epithets, in addition to gross vielation of the prigon rules on the part of a rebel, fired at him with deadly aim. The commander of the garrison has frequently warned the prisoners that some euch casualty might happen if they persisted in their reckless violation of the prescribed rules, with which they were all familiar. The name of the prisoner was Jesee D. Wharton, of Hagerstown, Maryland. NAVAL ORDERS, The following orders have been imsued by the Navy Department: — Commander Wilsam Smith, to report to Captain Hud’ son, at the Charlestown Navy Yard, for command of the steam sloop-of-war Canandaigua. Commander John Rodgers = orderedto the command of the Galena. z : Commander A. Taylor is detached from the Galena, and ordered to the Charlestown Navy Yard. Lieutenant John W. Kelley is ordered to the Sabine. Acting Master N. D. Oyley, to report to Captain Hud son, for the command of the W. G. Anderson, vice Acting Volunteer Lieutenant William C. Rogers, ordered to the command of the steamer Huntsville. APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED BY THB SENATE. ‘The Senate to-day confirmed the nominations of Samuel Vinton and Daniel R. Goodloe, Commissioners under the act to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Also the following:—T. Hinds, of Missouri, Second Lieutenant in the First infantry, for gallantry at Spring- field, and for faithful service to Genera) Lyon; John 8. Fillmore, of Colorado, to be an additions! Paymaster; William A. Warren, of Iowa, Assistant Quarter: master; Jobn Morrill, of New York, Assistant Adjutant General ; George H. Johnson, of Massa- churetts, Assistant Quartermaster; Franklin Haven, of Massachusetts, Assistant Quartermaster; Daniel P. Allen, of Minois, Commissary of Subsistence; George F. Noyes, Cotnmissary of Subsistence; Richard F. Vandever, of New Vork, Assistant Quartermaster; Liea- tenant Benjamin F. Smith, of Ii!Mmois, and Sheridan Watt, Assistant Adjutant Generals; Stephen F. Elliott, of Cali- fornia, to be Brigade Surgeon. Also, Alfred Russell, United States Attorney for Michi- gan. THE NEW SURGEON GENERAL OF THE ARMY. It is said that Dr. Wm. A. Hammond, of Pennsylvania, has been aesignated for the position of Surgeop Genera) of the army of the United Stateg. THE SHIPMENT OF COAL TO FOREIGN PORTS. The recent order of the Treasury Department forbid- ding the shipment of coal to foreign ports and to home ports south of the Delaware has been £0 far modified as toconfine it to the ports north of Cape St. Roque, South America, and west of that longitude. VISIT OP SECRETARIRS CHASE AND STANTON TO AQUIA CREEK. On Saturday afternoon the President, accompanied by Secretaries Chase and Stanton, Capt. igren and D. D. Field, of New York, went down the Potomac in the re. venue steamer Miami to Aquia creek. GEN. M’DOWELL’S MOVEMENTS. Gen, McDowell eame over early the next morning, and accompanied the President to Washington, ACCIDENT TO THE PRESIDENT. ‘The President's return from the Navy Yard to the Ex. ecutive Mansion was marked by an untoward accident. As the carriage was descending Capitol Hill, the horres became unmanageable, and turned suddenly to the side of the street againsta bank, which arrested their fur- ther progress. A good deal of alarm was manifested by the passers by; but the President experienced no incon venience beyond being compelled to take anotber car- riage to the White House. THIRTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS. JIRET SESSION, Senate. - Wastinetow, April 21, 1862. ‘The Vick PREGDENT pro tem. presented petitions in favor of a bankrupt Jaw, also in favor of a sbip canal from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi river. COLONIZATION OF NEGROES, Mr. Lag, (rep.) of Ind., presented a petition from free colored eitizone of the United States, praying for setting aside portions of territory outside of the national itmits for their colonization , and naming Centra) America, Mr. Lane said that, whi’ he did not delieve that the free colored people were entitled to al) the rights or pri- vileges of white citizens of the United States, be never- theless favored thoir just right to petition, aright award od even among the most despotic governments of Fu- rope, It was evident that, os glaves were freed bere and by ovr armies, something mutt be done with them, and emancipation or an apprent@eship eystem must be adopted; for it was not in accordance with the genius of our institutions (hat these people should be returned to slavery. He alluded to the great bloodless and meral triampb of freedom in the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia ee fly equal to the triumphs of our arms by the chivalric and brave sone of the West, to whom he paid a glowing tribute. Tho memorial was re- spectful and deserving the attention of Congress. He that it should be read and referred w the Com Foroiga Relatiour which was agreed to SHIP CANAL FROM LAKE MICHIGAN TO TIE Mise Moser. Howr, (rep.) of and Howan, (rep.) of Mich., preseated memorials from citizens of Wisconein and Michigan, praying for a sbip canal from Lake Michi« gan to the Mississippi river rine TAX Wat Mr HOWARD presented & memorial to adjust the Tax bill now pending tn Congrese Mr. Cink, (rep.) of N. H., presented a memorial from cilvens of New Hampehire in favor of what is khown ag Jnteroal system of Taxation APPROVAL OV THE PRESIDRNT'S COURER Mr. Doourrrim, (rep.) of Wis , presented joint resote tions from the Wisconsin Leg © tendering to the Preaent of cho United States an approval of his course. He eaid these resol passed almost unanimously The res lutions were read and tabled WILKES EXPLORATIONS The House lint resolution for wupoly ing the Sm thse a Genera) Stone was discumsed in the Senate, aud General Fremont In the course of the debate in the Senate respecting Gen. Stone, the Committee en the Conduct of the War became furious, and uttered remarks which doubtless they would wish to blot out. They were quite anxious to revise their speeches before they were printed ‘s the resohution, and have the books sent to the Smithsonian Instilute, as the two most gigantic humbugs ought to go together. REATUCKY PRIBONERS OF STATE. Mr. Powe, op.) of Ky., offered a resolution eal!- ung on the Secre' “tf for the names of all per- sons resident of the Bald ot been Kentucky who ha\ arrested by his Order and confined in forts, camps and isons BiNCE the Ist of September last ; also the num forant Sher +# th6te Whe had beet released, and the umber, names and ages of those revained. Mr. Suunun, (rep.) of Mase. , objected, and the resolu- toon laid over under the rule. aed SMLACKION OF JUROKE, Mr. Flux, (rep.) of N. H., introduced a bill relative to the selection of jurors for the District of Columbia. ‘THE CABK OF GRNERAL STONE, ‘The resolution calling for information in relation to the arrest of Brigadier General Stone was then taken up. Mr. McDovca1,, (opp.) of Cal., addressed the Senate im favor of the resoluten, and compared the Committee on Shp Condncs of the War to the Joquleitars of the fous (éenth and fifteenth centuries. He pi to review the remarks made 3 the chairman of the Committee on the Conduct of the War, and read at length from Mr. Wade's remarks in d $0 the secretary of the com- mittee, and asked, ‘‘ What gave them the right to pro- Pann eenens. against their brot I ‘Mr. Wavz, .) Of Ohio, said eral Stone was furnished with the evidence taken him, apd was allewed full opportunity before the cammittee to reply. Mr. McDovGal, commented on the members of the com- Mitte taking the cath to su; the constitution, and yet the chairman nau Wade) admitted in his speech ‘that all the acts of the committee were not in accordance ‘with the constitution. How could they, after taking such an oath, an act they call a violation of the con- sti chairman of the committee bad stated that they had not technical evidence to convict, yet the committee had thought it necessary for the defence of government to make such arrests. He (Mr. Mel 1) inquired what evidence they had, if they had not technical evidence; for in jaw the latter was bel ere kind of evidence, He 5 do as much for the bumbiest citi- gen in the land as he would do for Genera) Stone. He (Qiér. McDougall) denounced the insinuation of the chair- man of the committee (Mr. Wade) that General Stone had skdlked away. He then alluded to the system of warfare made on the regular army by partisan spirit, and re- marked the cage of the man who, by and position, He was eve now, when Dy this same spirit; but Gene- rab McClellan bas built-his are wo high on the rocks for ‘the owls and bats to reach. Mr. McDougall then reviewed the action of Secretary Stanton in the case of Surgeon General Finlay, who ‘been forty-three years in the service of the government. No cause was assigned for the order in-that instance, but when reprimanded by the Secretary of War Mr. Finlay had said he should preier a trial by court martial, and that if he was found guilty. then he be reprimanded. But Mr. Stanton replied he hada prompter way of doing business, and this old man was deprived of his position'and burried away from his family and friends to Boston. If General Stone had a trial and was found guilty, let him have a volley or the gallows. He was not disposed to-be fault finding, or to speak in this case in a partisan spirit; but he supposed this man Stanton thonght he would get fame and renown by these tyrannous acts. Who was this Secre- tary of War? it seemed that he was a law- yer, who had received large bounties from the last adminstration—that of Mr. Buchanac—and was a sup- porter of Breckenridge in 1800. Ip November last he changed his ylews,and came forward and tendered ad- vice to the administration, and, being energetic and quick, was received in confidence. He cited the old saw of the rats who left the sinking ship as applicable there; and in conclusion preferred bis own resolution to the substitute of Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wane replied at lengtb, and denied the intimation of Mr. McDougall in Friday’s speech, that he charged him with being sympathizer with treason. He only wished that the Senator bad continued his assaults on traitors which he commenced in his speeches a year ago on the other side of the continent. There was an oki adage which would apply to this talk about charges of treason. “The wicked flee when no man pursueth.”’ The Senator had gone into secret conclave to reorganize a party to reconstruct this government, and there was a systematic effort here and through the country, as instanced in the arrest of Mr. Camerun by judicial proceedings, to assault and embarrass the admaini inquisition for destruction. This committee would KO on may ia am wo i wa} aud otners, who were ‘t ‘They stood up here day.atter day and -maanner about constitutional rights, and mm arme in the so-called Confederate States. ed to defend the committee trom the charge tion made uy the Senator, and sent to the Clerk’s desk the official records of the committee, from which it ap- that on January 20 the committee by Gen. MoCiellan that Gen. Stope was inthe city, and he desired that Gen. Stone should appear before the committee. Gen. Stone did appear on January 31, and the character of the charges and evidence against nim were presented, and he (Gen. Stone) made bis own explanations ip bis own way. The committee then appointed a sub-committee, who waited on the Secretary‘of War, and informed him that there was a conflict of evidence, He regretted that the Senator (Mr. McDougall) had ‘skedaddied” out of the Senate, and did not hear these facts. That was the inquisitorial taken against General Stone by the committee. The Senator from California had stricken out of the official report all allasion to the committee in his speech of the other day. General Stone was am the very first called in by the committee on the Ball’s Bluff afuir, where the young men of our coantry were led to the slaughter as sheep to the shambles—and he was called before the committee at the suggestion of that very immaculate commander, General McClellan, so regarded by the Senator from California. He denounced those here and elsewhere who never had anything to say against traitors, though always 80 anxious about the constitution. There was not @ loyal Buchanan or Breckinridge man south of Mason & Pixon’s line, and the same is the case witb their Northern followers. He concluded by allvsian to the adherence of Douglas and his followers. to the republicans in maintaining the Union ; to the rebels of thiscity, who still gave informa- tion to the enemy; to the comparison made the other day by Mr. Powell between Ube old Senators Of Massachu- fetis and the present ones. How stood Kentucky and Massachusetts in this rebellion? He defended the i re. sident, who, in his mild way, never harmed any ‘man; and his (Mr. Wade’s) abiding faith was tbat the time was coming when this government would rise, Phoenix-like, trem its asbes,and in twenty years be the most powerful mation ofthe earth. Then the Southern people would see the error of their ways; thie conceit would be whipped out of them, and they would return to their allegiance, and glory id us as having saved us from themselves. Mr. PowELt thought the gentjeman was mistaken tn his Qur. Powell’s) allusion to the Senators from Massachu Hie only commented on the speech made by one bor@Senators. Asa comparison was made of Ken- tucky’s part of Uh ', he would say that no troops of that Stato had ever mo ordered to the rear, as was the casa at the battle one The soidiers from the Stave were brave ap sides, Mr. Wapr said that half the regiment alluded to were Kentuckfane. (Laughter in the galleries. Mr. PownL1.eaid that was a mistake. The troops sent to the rear were from Obio. As intimations had been troops made heretofore that Kentucky was saveA b; from otber States, he would say she had enough in the field to defend herself. Mr. Wane eaid that Kentucky bad armies in the Seid, bat he inquired on which side #he had the most. (Renewed jaughter. > Mr. Powsrti#aid he knew that Kentucky had troops on both sides, and he regretted that {t was so. Mr. SoMNER was of the opinion that General Stone was entitled to be heard, unless there was some overbearing military necessity for the contrary. He denied the in- sinuations made by some newspapers that be had any- Ubing to do with the @rrest of Geveral Stone. He was a stranger to him, and had done nothing directly or indi- rectly which led to his arrest. He favored a reference of the resolution to the Committee on the Conduct of the War. Mr. Haim thongbt that inquiries on the resolution should be anewered, but he did not favor a reference of the resolution to the War Committee, as it was nota committee of the Senate, but a joint one of the two houses: . Mr. McDoreaty. b gested to refer the resolution to the Military Committee. Mr. Kina, (ep ) of N. Y., a# & momber of the Military Committeo. hoped it would not be referred to them. it would involve the same inquiries as before the Commit- tee on the Conduct of the War, where the resolution be- jonged. Mr. CHANDLER, (rep.) of Mic! the California Seuater abo parte Westimony before the War Committee were, in point of fact, untrue. No evidence, to bie knowledge, as a member of that com. mittee, had ever been taken against any one without » chance for bis being heard in his own defence. He wae tired of theso mean and false imputations on the com: mittee. Mr. McDovga.t asked if the Senator meant to tay that be had satd anything false. Mr. CHANDLER #aid—Whoever said the commitee bas taken ex parte and inquisitorial evidence made faise im. putations. Much confusion ensued. Mr. McDouGaia rapiily repeated the inquiry: Does the Senator mean to say | uitered anything faleey ‘The Vick PxeDeNT called him to order. Mr. CHaNDLER would not repeat what he bad already faid several times. He declined to answer, Mr ALL Said'—The Senator must not, then, point bis finger at me Order being restored, Mr. Frssmrnen, (rep.) of Me, eaid he thought the inquiry was proper, unless ‘some impe- rious miliary neowseity prevented the trial of General Stone but this should be left with the President, as Cormtnander-in-Chief of the army who was alone judge in the premises. No one would guard eonstitutional right# more than bimnself, aud jt was propor for Congress to inquire into these arrests. Mr. Griwm, (rop.) of lowa, trusted that the Senate would come back to the question before them, and not obate these sile issues. He favored Mr. Wilson's rego- jution cailing for facts in regard to tho arrests of the Pre- sident, if not ineompalible with the public interest Mr. Brownine, (rep.) of Ii!., conceled the views of the Senator from Jowa, and disclaimed in his repiy to the intimation of Mr. MeLougall that he spoke hero or elsa- where the views of the Pretident. Ho spoke solely from information elicited .n debate here on the quertion, and thought there might bo cirourmmtanées which would. jus- tify the img Persons at such times hese, resulting in temporary individual injury for the Paid the statements of Kc good. This happened with the pest of govern: ments. He defended the Secretary of War from the as salt made upon him to-day, and believed ne man stood highor in the estimation of the p the country Thi confidence would pot be injured by this cesanit. He | thought that Secretary Stanten'@ corr the las zeal and ate, f ters come what | should be passed Mr. McDougall accepted Mr. Wilson’s resolution in place of his own, calling on the President, it not incompatible with the public interest, to furnish all the information coy: eg the arrest and imprisoment of General Stone, which then passed. THB COMVISCATION BILL 7 was then taken up. Mr. Davis, (Union) of Ky., obtained the floor, ‘The Senate went into executive session. Adjourned. House of Representatives. ‘Wasninoton, April 21, 1862. BOUNTY POR HEIRS OF VOLUNTEERS. Mr. Epwarps, (rep. of N. H., introduced a bill making appropriations for a bounty to the widows and legal heirs 01 volunteers who have died or may die, and of those killed or who may be killed, in the service. Refer- red to the Committes on Ways and Means, wags MXYENDITURES OF THR WASTRRN MjLITARY DEPARTMENT. ad of (rop.) of Mass., the Secretary Rte ted to communicate a state- ment of the expenditures of money in the Department of the West. APPOINTMENT OF BRIGADIER GENERALS. On metion of Mr. Nixon, (rep.) of N. J., the Secretary ‘of War was requested to furnish the House with a state- mentof all appointments of brigadier generals, regulars and volunteers, from the Ist April, 1861, to April, 1862. THE PAY OF SICK SOLDIERS, ‘ On motion of Mr. Biaxs, (rep.) of Ohio, the Secretary of War was directed to cause the necessary blank forms to be printed and distributed among the sick and wound- o¢ soldiers and their relatives, in order that they may obtain the back pay and bounty due to said soldiers. THR CONTRABAND, Mr. Cox, (opp. of Ohio, submitted the following: Resolved. ‘That the Secretary of War inform the House upgn the following facts:— irsi—What has delayed the reply to the resolution of this House calling for information a vo the age, Bex, con- dition, &c., of the Africans employed in General Wool’s department? Second—What number of slaves have been brought into this district by army officers or other agents of the government from the State of Virginia since the enemy abandoved the possession of Manassas and their lines on the Potomac. ‘fhird—What number of fugitives from Maryland and Virginia are now in the city of Wasbington, their sex and probable ages. Fourth—What number is bow in or has been sent to Frederick. Maryland, ifth—How many are now fed and supported by the money of the United States, appropriated by Congress to prosecute the war. ‘Sizth—By what authority negroes, old and’young, male and female, were sent from Virginia by railroad to Phila- delphia, and at whose expense, and the amount of ex- pense, and the purposes for which they were sent. Seventh—If he has not the means W answer these in- quiries, to take the necessary steps to obtain the infor- mation. ‘On motion of Mr. Lovesoy, (rep.) of Tll., the resolution was tabled by a vote of 65 against 31, the republicans generally voting in the aftirmative. THE “PATRIOTIC” RECORD. Mr. Donn, (rep.) of Ind., offered a resolution, which was referred to the Military Committee, directing the Secretary af War to cause be published 25,000 copies of the book entitled the ‘Patriotic Record,” containing full rolls of all the officers and men in the army and navy engaged in suppressing the rebellion. PRNSIONS FOR SOLDIERS. On motion of Mr. PorTsr, om) of Ind., a resolution ‘was adopted instructing the ittee on Invalid Pen- sions to report a bill providing pensions for disabied sol- diers of the present war. ‘THE EXPENDITURES OF THK WESTERN MILITARY DEPARTMENT. The House reconsidered the vote by which the resolu- tion was to-day adopted, calling for expendiiures of the Western Department, and then rejected it. GEN. YREMONT’S WAR CONTRACTS. Mr. Diven’s resolution came up. It is as follows:— Resolved, That the Atto1 General be requested to take pocestinns to recover trent Soke c. Fremont and E. L. d, the sum of money obtained from th order of said Fremont, payable to said the report of the Select Committee to tracts of the government, Mr. StevENS, (rep.) of Pa.; moved to lay it onthe table, bag OP) f if Mr. Divan, (rep.) of N. Y., ¢lafmed his own right to floor, and said he was opposed to arraigning men without giving them an opportunity fof being heard in their owm defence. After indictment, a speedy trial should be afforded. Either the committe or the - fqeermenpoatiatme pe i making a Placed a false record the House, or Gen. Fremont stands convicted of a gross and odious act, for which he Ought to be brought to.trial. All he (Mr. Diven) pro- posed by she resolution was that Gen. Fremont should have a trial before acourt of justice. , (rep.) of Pa., asked if Mr. Diven had seen any testimony outside the report. Mr. Drven replied that he had only stated what he had seen in the report. If the committee were guilty of false charges, be would punish them. Mesers. KeLuxy and Stevens interposed a few remarks in explanation defensive of Fremont. Mr. Diven resumed his speech, criticizing-the alleged extravagance attending the erection of defensive works at St. Louis. Extraordinary sums were advanced before the work was done on the mere say, of the contractor. One hundred and sixty thousand dollars of the public money was thus spent, while the soldiers remained un- paid. Even McKinstry could not approve of such ex- travagance and wastefulness. These penta Bs derived from the report of the select committee. He wanted a suit brought against General Fremont and Mr. Beard, in order to recover 80 much money as been drawn ‘without form of law. If all the drafts had been honored the sum would have amounted to two hundred ana thirty thousand dollars. The payment of money on such & principle would bankrupt any nation. If the friends of General Fremont want him to lie under imputation, they mistake their duty. If the jury find that the mo. ney was properly drawn, they would so find; if the mo- ney was due to the government, Congress would be de- relict to duty if it did not take measures to secure it. Owing to General Fremont’s hoid upon the people no other man could have made such draufis and escaped. Mr. Couvax, (rep.) of Ind., said the gentleman’s per- sistent malignity was worthy of a better cause. Why dja the gentleman allow his thunders against General Fremont to sleep for the five months that Congress has been in session till be is again in command? Mr. Divan explained that he introduced his resolution the very day he read the report, aid was watching for it to come up for action ever since. ontleman had had frequent opportunities meanwhile to make his speech. Why wait till Fremont was in front of the enemy, and then hurl arrows from the Legislative Council at his back? Common justice would demand that he should be let alone until the end of the war, when the entieman’s malignity could be sated to its fall extent. e gentleman informed him (Mr. Colfax) before the evidence was officially published that he was opposed to and had lost confidence im him, predicating his opinions only on newspaper statements. Mr, Divan had no recollection of such conversation, Mr. Corrax said it was at the St. Nicholas Hotel, be- fore the meeting of Congress. Why was not this move- ment made against General Fremont when he was not in active commend? Why now seek to deprive him of his influence with his officers and men, and bring him into a criminal court? Mr. Duven said he did not purpose bringing him into a criminal court, but to a suit at law. Mr. Courax replied that it was virtually making him a crimival. He believed the expenditures connected with the fortifications at St. Louis were extravagant, but he mentioned the circ vhich extenuated the ex- pecditures, that General Fremont was just leaving Kt. Louis to attack General Price, and that perhaps enough had been saved in the smaller number of men requisite to defend St, Louis. Mr. Masonry, (Union) of Ky., suggested that the friends of Fremont should desire investigation in order torelieve bim of the pending charge. Mr. Couvax continued, saying the restoration of Gen. Fremont to a command by the President was in the na- ture of a vindication of his character. Mr. Diven disclaimed malice towards Gen. Fremont, who was a stranger to bim. Mr. Lovesoy esfayed to illustrate the position of the gentleman from New York. Mr. Divan could not see the application Mr. Lovasoy read Virgil. Mr. Drvex—it is too late for me to commence the study now. Mr. Lovaioy said while Fremont was in the presence of the enemy it looked like malice prepense thus to arraign bim. Mr. Coryax repeated that he did not approve of the St. TL suis fortineations aud contracts, but other Generals had made far worse mistakes and he instanced the lac! trangportation at Ball's Bluff. He was willing to condemn Fremont for bis faults; for ail he knew no man was per fect. After further remarks in vindication of Gen. Fre- mont he said -—Give this man a chance to be heard be- fore ha i# stricken down ty ex parte committees, who publish evidence taken in his al as conclusive, without giving bim an opportunity to cross examine them. But it is well known that the Committee on the Conduct of the War believe them exonerated, Mr. BLAM, (rep.) of Mo. during the debate, said the Presi- Gout may, in coueideration of political influence, have re- instated Fremont ommand to prevent a division of Northern sentiment, placing him in the Mountain Depart- muent where he could do no harm and no good. The peo- ple of Missour! were made to suffer by Fremont’s bringing his California friends into that State,and were obliged to wait for six or eight months for their money. Mr. Courax inquired how J. C. Woods came to be placed on Fremont's stad? Mr. Bein said that Woods came with a pats from Gen eral Beauregard, and was employed by bis (\r. iiair's) brother as a apy to get the mails through Paltimore asa man of capacity, ekill and courage. Woods came here with @ gang of Californians, eonsidered the basest on earth, and {t seems there was a natural aflinity between them and Fremont. : Mr. Corrax understood that Fremont was placed in command through the influence of the Blair family, Mr. Biain acknowledged thie, had deeply repented it, and, if pardoned, Fremont would never get another com mand with hie help. As the gentleman from Indiana bad picked up this east off he would soon got sick of Lim, Mr, Courax said he had not picked up the cast off of anybody. Ho had started in company with the gentie- man of Missour), and had kept ou, while the gantieman had switched of Mr. Busik replied that it was time to switch off when Fromont made contracts with Beard, giving four times fas much as the work was worth. St, Louis never was in ¢ Treasury on the , a6 wet forth in uire into the con- dang ng from Fremont, and now tho latter is n Western Virginia. Tho complaints inaugurated in Miccouri aro renumed, and letters are written, as newal, aceailing the government for not furnishing more troops. A runuing debate betweon Mosars, Colfax and Blair oc curred, CO: cerning pol 8 in the military conduct of Fre mont Mr. Prrers, (rep.) of without declaring himself a fend of be mw yoleved he was entitied to a he could not have made a better selection. ‘The gentleman from Missouri seemed to have stigma~ tized returned Califormians. In response to this be (Mr. Phelps) had ondy tosay, if you strip the army of re- ferned Cal ifornians you will have but few competent Mr. Srmvens said in revolutionary times there was @ eabal against Washington, and there seemed to be a cabal now. The only difference was in the kind of men of which they were composed. The means selected to destroy the latter were more infamous than those resorted town thet view of destroying Washington. The motive attributed. by the gentleman from Missouri to the President in re< instating Fremont, was not an indication of an injur man from the trash and slander heaped upon him. a there ever was @ worse charge made against avy man in office than that against the motives of the President, ha had yet to learn it. The gentieman had made none aq bad it Fremont, Shough he bas condemned the mag) ase rh aoe He alluded to what he termed scraps of slander againdt Fremont, and of persons being put on hia scent by thoge who had been his friends, but became his enemies to destroy him. There was no pretence that he had received any money to which he was not entitled... If it were in order he would move to discharge the Scan~ dal Hunting Committee from any further service. The: had committed more fraud than they had detected. Mr. Buaur, in ex; ion, said if! t did hot bring : these Californians here he received them With open arma and filled their hands with ccyiraets of the most notorious character. Beard defrauded the men whom he employed, It did not lie im the arge hina. (ir. Blair) with agsailing the President, when it waa known that the gentieman rad heretofore not only assail.- ed the administration, but our generals in the fed. Mr. Diven’s resolution was laid on the table. Mr. Avoxicn, (rep.) of Minn. moved the passage of the : s “& Tesolutioa Parsee offered by him instructing the Come mittee on Judiciary to report back the bill to subject cere tain persons to military trial and punishment, ang for other purposes. If.this had been heretofore passed, the’ Honse would mot have enjoyed the debate witn which i® had been treated to-day. Mr. Tuomas, (Union) of Mass., believed a Xurge portiom: of the House was disgisted with discussion. The: quarrels about pa.tic lir gener: were distastefuly. ‘was one paralle: to t in history—namely, a Roman: Emyercr fiddling while Rome was on fire. ‘MJ Courax concurred ‘n wuat the gentleman said, No friend of Fremont hid he e sii @ word about h.m, exe eopt to defend him f «m attacks. ‘The resolution was adopted. ‘The bill required to be reported relates to the trial ang punishment of military officers charged with ewindling,. ‘Adjourned. THE SPRING FRESHETS. The Freshet in the Hudson River. Aupany, April 21, 1862: ‘The water in the river here thas fallen two und a half feot, and continues to fall. Tie weather is cold. Great Flood in the Connecticut River. (From the Hartford Courant, April 21.) ‘The Connecticut river is now fast reaching the extreme figures of the flood of 1854, when the water stopped rising at a freshet height of twenty-nine feot ten inches. During Saturday the rise was steadily two inches am hour. Sunday it rose at an average of one inch and a halt each hour. At noon it was about twenty-seven feet above low water mark. At that time all the territory in this city east of Front strect was inundated. The flood arose so surely and steadily that danger to the dyke around the South Meadows was a»prehended. One thousand men, with the requisite force © teams and the required number of ploughs, spades, pick*. &c., were engaged and stood ready to spring tothe rescue at any moment. The fear was nurtured and encouraged by the fact that a leak was found near the base of the eml = ment at the windmill. The trouble appeared to have been eaused by rats. which had made subterranean for themselves, and this small opening was growing larger when men went to work and closed it sa that the damage was averted. If this avenue of tha flood had not been discovered in season, the waters would have found an inlet there, and the damage aris: thereform would have been counted by hundreds thousands of dollars. The Granite State on Saturday unloaded her eargo upon the platform of the railway at Mor street, but this poor pri was denied the City of ‘tford whem she came up on Sunday morning. The City was obliged go down stream, below Colt’s Armory, and then came P. to the dyke in front of the fpr ise she will: iy. to ‘Qy = ge her freight upon the top of embankment ‘The trains will not run to-day from the city north. “& few miles of the track near Long Meadow is under water, dat no serious damage is there. The-Gornecti« cut River Railroad will not run trains for a fow daym pola yteciecite a Trains from the south will rum Mayor Hamersley ordered the City Hall opened warmed, —— supplied to those who driven out by the water on Saturday. Last night families availed themselves of this convenience, hundreds were provided for by friends in more favorable locations in thecity. In one of the houses on Wates street a colored woman and six children were taken out sterday, hungry and destitute. They were taken to: the City supplied with food. At seven o’cldck lastnight the water was within 263¢ inches of the mark of 1854. Some fears were felt that it would interfere with the water works engine, and thus cut off the supply from the reservoir; but it would req quire two feet more of water to interrupt proceedings there, and that we will not be likely to get at this time. Up the river they had it as bad as wo did. At Springs field it had reached a point only two inches below tha flood of 1854, when, at seven o'clock last evening, it announced by jpn ipo that it had there began to fall the rate of one inch per hour. At Holyoke the water om the dam was twelve feet two inches deep. ‘ At nine o’clock last evening the water had twenty-eight feet, and was still rising. The stage water at the heaviest floods is as follows: Plood in 1692. oo +++26 feet 2 inches, Flood in 1801.. 27 2.8 Flood in 1841, +2 , Aix Flood in 1843... 26 3 Flood in 1852. 2B 0 Flood in 1854. +29 ** 103g Flood in 1859. 2 6 Harrrorp, April 21, 1862. The flood has now reached twenty-eight feet eight jnches—twenty inches short of 1854, which was tha greatest flood ever known here, Sprixarmup, April 21, 1862. The freshet in the Connecticut river at this point wag the test ever known. Railroad communication to tht south is entirely cut off, and cars run to the perth caiy aa far as Holyoke, passengers for Northampton and beyon being sent round by way of Westfield. Hampden Park, the scene of the great national hot shows, is entirely submerged, and the greater part West Springfield is under water, it being so high on Sune day as to flow into the first story windows of many houses. The damage to property is very large. At nine o'clock this hapoon } the water had falle1 fifteen inches, and ig still rece nr deg At Nort ampton the water is two feet higher than ever before and in Hadley strect there is no land to be seen, and th inhabitants go from house to house in boats. Heavy Freshets in Canada. Mowrreat, April 21, 1862. ‘There are heavy freshets prevailing throughout Low Oenada. Many villages are tlooded, and there bas be great destruction of property. The locks ana dams ne: Ottawa City are in danger. The Western trains have been interrupted for the tast three days. The road ia washed out near Cornwall, but is expected to get righ® to-day. Government Barge Snagged. FAvUCAH, Apr! A barge contatning 250 government horses snag, between here and Cairo,on Saturday night, an@ sunk with all on board. Police Intelligence. REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF GeNerosiTy.—In an assault an@ battery case before Justice Kelly, at the Jefferson Mara ket Police Court yesterday, where the dcfendant wag unable to pay his fine, the complainant—a poor German—e very generously came to the relief of the prisoner, an@ janded the amount over to the Court, The magistrate and attaches of the court all agreed in pronouncing the cage one of the most remarkable upon record. ARREST OF ALLEGED COUNT) RFEITERS OF AMERICAN ComN.—« For a long time past a large quantity of counterfeit half dollars have been put in circulation throughout the eity. ‘The matter coming to the ears of United States Marshall Morray, he at once determined to try, am, if poss ble, ferret out those engaged in the business, andy with the aid of dotective Sampson, who Las made some of the most important arrests of counterfeiterm in this city, and two or three others, set to work. Om Wednesday last they secured the arrest of aman who confessed being in the business, and alleged that he pros cured the counterfgit coin from two Germans, name@ Von Gahn and Doscher, proprietors of a lager bier sa-« Joon in Crosby street; that these parties had al! their ima ploments and coin laid away in two lat black trunke@ at their place. , they proceeded to the ted Vom Glahn, also Dose giving’ his name as George Williams. On taking the iatter into enstody he was observed to drop a coin uj the floor, which turned out to be one of the counterfeit, half dollars. A search was made, and the two trunks, am described, found; but their contents were missing. ‘The two proprietors and Williams were held, and will have. an examination this afternoon before the United States Comarissioner, Covyrenrerrs.—Lieutenant Sweeny, detectives Elder and McCord arrested two men, named William Raynog and George Wilkinson, alleged to have been circulating counterfeit ‘fives?’ on the Waterbury Bunk, Watorbury, Conn, Quite a number of these bills have been put im, circulation of late, and oue was found on the above partyy whon arrested. They were locked up at the Police Heady quarters for examination, Our St. Jago de Cuba Correspondence, Sr, Jaco pe Coma, April 2, 1862. Arrival of @ Rebel Bchooner—Her Cargo of Colton Bought’ by a British Vestel—Searcity of Coffer, dic A rebel schooner from New Ofleans has arrived here, ladon with 1,600 quintals or 400 bales of cotton, whick, was purchased by the captain of a British vessel at twen« ty. two conts per pound. . Tho owner of the rebef schooner is now purchasing @ cargo, cousisting of coffee, soap and various otber articles, ‘or New Urieans, which will turn out to bo a profitable affair, should she succeed in ravning the blockale again, ‘The crop of coffee ia exe edingly short, and consequently commands from ldo W Jobo. Der pound