The New York Herald Newspaper, February 19, 1864, Page 1

| . THE NEW YO WHOLE NO. 10,016. FROM WASHINGTON. PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT. Brownsville, Texas, Opened to Trade and Commerce. Impertant Debate in the House on the Proposed Sale ef Geld. Amother Bill to Check Gold Speculations. op the Bnrolment Bill, ae., ae, @he Blockade of Brownsville, Texas, Re- laxed—That Port Opened to Commercial Intercourse. PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THB UNITED SCATES. Whereas, by my proclamation of the 19th of April, ‘2061, the ports of the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alatam), Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas were, for revs ps therein set forth, piuced under blockade; and wheress, tue port of Brownsvi'le, in the district of Brazos Gantiago, in the State o: Texas, bas since been blockaded, butus the blockade of said port may be sa’ely relaxed ‘with advantage to the interests of commerce; now, there- fore, be it known that |, ABkavaM Lincoun, President of the United States, pursuant to the authority in me vested Dy the fifth section of the act of Congress, approved on ‘the 13th of July, 1861, entitled ‘Au act further to provide for the collection of duties on imports and for other pur poses,”’ do hereby declare that the blockade of the said port ‘f Brownsville shall 80 far cease and determine from and ‘efter this date that commercial intercourse with said oe. ‘port, except as to persons, things and information here- fwafter specified, may from thia date be carried on, sub- ect to the laws of the United States, to the regulations Prescribed by the Secretary of tne Treasury, and, until ‘tbe rebeilion sball have been suppressed to sach orders a may be promulgated by the general commanding the department or by an officer duly authorized by bim and @emmanding at said port. ‘This proclamation does not authorize or allow the ship- ent or conveyance of persons intending to enter the ervice of the insurgents, or of things or information Satended for their use or for their aid or comfort except ‘pon the permission of the Secretary of War or some woe dniy wutporized by him of the following prohibited @rticles, namety:—Cannou, mortars, |, pistols, eombs, grenades, powder, ealtjetre, ‘salphor, bails; bul- ‘Wis, pikes, swords, bodrding cape—always excepting the quantity of the suid prticies which muy be necessary for-ine defence of the ship and those «ho compose the ‘erew—enddies, bridies, cartridge - bag material, percus- stem “and otber caps, clothing adapted for. uniforms, sail- Gosh of all kinds, hemp anu cordage, intoxicating drinks, ther ban beer and light native wines. To ‘veeseis clearing from foreiga ports and destined to the port of Brownsville, opened by this proclamation, Moenses will be granted by consuls of the United States ‘epon satisfactory evidence that tbe vessel so licensed ‘will convey no persons, property or information excepted @t prchibited above either to or from the said port; ‘which licenses shall be exhibited to the collector of said port immediately on.arrival, and, if required. to any @Micer in charge of the blockade; and on leaving said port every verse) will be required to have «clearance from tbe Collector of the Customs, according © law, showing po vidlations of the conditions ef the license, Any violations of said condi Move will imyoive the forfeiture and condemnation of te veerel and cargo. and the exclusion of all parties @evcerned from any farther privilege of entering the United States during the war for any purpose whatever. Jw all respects, except as herein spocified, the existing Qlookade' remains in full force and effect as- hitherto es- ‘edblisbed and maintained. Nor is !t relaxed by this pro- @amation, except in regard to the port to which relaxa: Wen is or has been expressly applied. Te witness whereof Ihave hereunto set my hand aod @nused tho seal of the United States to be affixed. Dove at the city of Washington, this eighteenth day of February, io the year of our Lord one thousand eight Dupdred and sixty-four, and of the Independence of the ‘United States the eighty-eighth. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By the President — Wa. H. Srwanp, Secretary of State. GENERAL NEWS. Wasmincton, Feb, 18, 1864. THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. 38 te stated that there will be no change in the com mand of the Army of the Potomac. !t is uaderstood that General Meade will retain the position for the pext cam. gaign. There was a report, based on excelient authority, at General Grant had recommended General W. S- mith for whe command of that army, but this recom @ensiation wil) probably remain in abeyance. ANTICIPATED DESCENT OF REBBL CRUISERS ON TES * COAST OF CALIFORNIA. Something of a sensation was occasioned in the Senate to-day by the statements made by Mr. Conness, relative ® fleet of war steamers to the Pacific coast without delay, The autbo- ities bave positive information to the effect that rebel eteamers have left Asia for that coast, and fexrs are en- fertained that great injury may not only be doneour eomme:c® in the Pacific, but that Sin Francisco may be menaced before our navy can afford the requisite pro- tection. THB PROPOSED SALE OF GOVERNMENT GOLD. The bill re,orted by the Committee of Ways and Means, granting authority to the Secretary of the Treas. ary to sell surplus gold in the Tressury, at his discre Mon, occupied the attention of the House for three nours day. Opinions seem to be very much divided with fegard to the advisability of the measure, the principal epposition coming from the democratic side of the House, Mr. Boutwell, of Massachusetts, having been the only fepeblican who spoke against it. Fernando Wood em- eraced the opportunity to preach his usual peace sermon , @nd, a8 well as several other members, predicted the moet disastrous results {rom the adoption of this policy. At fe most likely that when the committee report it back to-morrow, as they were instructed to do, it will pass. ‘The passage of such a bill, without the actual release of @ dollar of coin from the Treasury, is expected to leegely reduce the premium on gold, as Mr, Chase will then bave it jn his power at any ), Should it rule too high, 10 throw euffcient gold on the market to break it down. THE ENROLMENT BILL. ‘The Committee of Comference on the Enrolment bill made a report to-day agreeing upon the main features of the Senate Dill, with amendments, and the substitution of @ fow sections of the House bill. The commutation et three bunared dollars is retained, and a compromiee te made in limiting the exemption thereby to ome year. fhe exemption of high Officials m the Senate dill is tricken out, leaving as the only classes exempt the @montally and physically unfit, and solders im the neld or Rovorably discharged. if the quote be not filed i any dietrict by one draft, another is to © made uptil the number Fball be obtained. The section authorizing the Secretary of War to assign drafted persons with religiove rtrdpies against bearing arms to ‘bespital Gaty, or taking care of freedmen ,is reported with a proviso contitining duct’ provision to those whore deportment is consistent with their covscientious ecru- ples againet bearing arms. The House provision for the Grafting Of Colored men ip retained, with the essential modification that whee tbe slave of a Joyal master \# drafted avd mustered into the service, tmereapoo tuch siave eball be free, arid the master shail be paid tbe bounty of $100 in the place of ite being paid to tho mas Aor on big freeing she person. Jt was herd by. tae com. mH io tbat he must not be a Kinve a thoment after entin dag. 18 anderetood that this 18 ihe diepo ied pout upen a4. which a contest is expected to morrow. The report is signed by Mesare. Wileon, Nesmith and Grimes on the part of the Senate, and Messrs. Schenck and Deming of the House of Representatives. Mr. Kernan does not con- cur im it. The house bas not yet taken definite action om the report of the Committee of Conference. MILITARY APPOINTMENTS. Notice has been given members of Congress that no Military appointments will be made immediately; but ‘that when it is necessary to do so they willbe made on ‘the same basis of representation\as the appointments in the departments, THE NAVIGATION OF THE POTOMAC. ‘The cold weather bas again threatened to close the Potomac, lee boats were kept running constantly to- day ; but it is believed that the low temperature to-night ‘will suspend pavigation for a time, except in the narrow channel kept open between Washington and Alexandria. CANADIAN POSTAGE. ‘Tho Post Office Department of Canada having, for the sake of uniformity, consented to eo modify the postal ar- rangement between the United States and Canada of 1851 as to establish a uniform postage for letters of ten ceote, the single rate between Canada and’all parts of the;United Btetes, it is ordered by: Postmaster Genera) Blair that +in future the international postage charge upon all letters Detween Canada and apy part of the United States shall be ten cents,the single rate for balf an eunce or under— prepayment optional—witbout regard to difference of dis- tance or route of conveyance. APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED. ‘The Senate to-day in executive session confirmed the Bomination of Horace James, of Massachusetts, to be an ass Btant quartermaster, with the rank of captain, and Charles Hutchings, of Oregon, to be Indian agent for the Territory of Idaho, THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. ate. Wassunoron, Fed. 18, 1864. THE PAY OF SOLDIERS, Mr. Morcan, (rep.) of N. Y., presented a petition from citizens of New York praying for the equalization of the Pay of all soldiers in the army without regard to color. Ordered to 1ie.on the table. XNOOURAGEMENT OF EMIGRATION, a Mr. Suxawan, (rep.) of Ohio, from the Agricultural Committee, submitted a bill, accompanied by a report, to encourage emigration, Ordered to be printed. ‘This Dill appoints a Commissioner of Immigration as an officer in the Department of State, at a salary of $2,500, to be assisted by one clerk of the first class and one of the third class. He shail collect information of the eoil, cli- at New York, ui charge of superintendent, with a salary Of two thousand dollars, who shall procure apd pogzilnse the, transportation of immigrants, Officers are idden to accept feces or Lark city sp mips smear for sale to immigrants. The President is. authorized to appoint another superintendent in New Orleans. - | + DISTRICT OF, COLUMBIA BUSINESS. | This being the day set apart for the consideration of the business of the District of Columbia, it was ordered that thé Mayors of Georgetown and Washington be ad- pein) tothe floor. Numerous bills, reiating extlusively . Were, 8 motion of Mr. Grimes called up and passed. Ai whom was 8 bill for the eduéation of yeaths outside ef the Nimits of Wasbington and Gevrge- ‘2. ‘THR RNROLMENT BILL. Mr. Wus0m, (rep) of Mass., by unanimous consent, presented the @f the Committee of Conference on the Enrolment bill. Py eae (Opp.) of Ind., moved that the report Mr. Grumxs, (rep.) of Iowa, thought this an uousoal rec. cou Mr. Wison bad pot beard of such a t Before ake preceden: Ibe ayes and Does were demanded on a motion to print, bs my ‘vote resulted eleven ayes against twelve noes, ‘CLERK sus; the reading Of the report. On a motion of Mr. Wituimsos, (rep.) of Minn., to re- consider the vote -by which the motion to print bad been geod motion was . apd the consideration ‘the sub,ect postponea until -morrow, when the re- port will be printed. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BUSINESS, ‘The Senate again returned to the cunsideration of the District of Columbia business. TRANSFER OF BAILORS FROM THE ARMY 70 THE NAVY. ‘Mr, Conxnas, (rep.) of Cal., iwtroduced the following Jowt resolutions:— First=That the Prevost Marsha) General be, and be is hereby, directed to enlist such persons as may desert to en- ter the naval service of the rections as may be given by t! Secretary of the whieh isiments shall be credited to the appropriate district. provided, nevertheless, that in- asmuch as 8 enlisted in the naval service receive hall not be entitiei to prize money; persons so eniistiny stent Teceive any bounty upon thelr @ Vt. ‘Second—=That the President of the United States whenever in his judgment the public service requires thorize and direct the transfer of persons who bave employed in service, and are now enlisted. in regiments for land service, from auch regiments to the naval service, upon such terms'and according to such rules and regulations as be may prescribe, provided, neve: the number of transfers from any company « all not be 80 sreat as to reduce such company or regiment below the mniuimam of strength required by the jons of the military service, aod provided further that such sum as may have been paid. to persoms so transferred as bounty for enlistment to the military service, sball be transferred the recruiting fund of the naval’ service to tbe credit of the proper apprip: iation for the land service. mS motion of Mr. Gaius to following amendment was Resolved. That there shall be paid to each enlisted able or ordinury seaman, heveaiter enlisted into tbe naval service, an Aavance of three mont & bounty, to be reiund- ed to the Treasury ey to which such en listed seaman may be en! ‘The joint resodation as amended was adopted. Mr. Conwess explained that the joint reselution gives eae 0 the President to transter seamen |. enlieted in OTT eS eetose wrewe for snips of war to be sent to the Pacific coast. The Navy Department were ready to send ships to the Pacific coast for its protection; but by reason of tbe great bounties paid to the soldiers the ‘Navy Department could not get sailors, and thie provision was to meet this difficulty, and to enable the government to send suc! fleet to the Pacific, ag weil as give it ample protection against any attack. RXRCURYE SEBSION, The Senate, on motion of Mr. Laws, (rep.) of Ind., went into executive session, and shortly afterwards adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasaixeton, Feb. 18, 2866. AN ARSENAL AT ROCK ISLAND. ‘The House paneed the bill providing for the government obtaining possession from the private owners of Rock Island, Lilinois, on which to erect an arsenal, as bereto fore provided for by law. BIL CONCRRNING LORATICS. Mr. Bourwsit, (rep.) of Mase., from the Judiciary Com- mittee, reported a bill, whic passed, enabling commis. sionbre OF guardians of |uoatics, appointed in the several ‘States or in foreign covtries, to act within the District of Columbia. A BILL CONCERNING GOLD Con: Mr. CLax, (rep.) of Ky., introduced a bill, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, providing that when @ special or express contract bas been made since the first of January, 1862, or shall hereafter be made upon the deposit or Joan of gold, for the payment of such Joan or deposit io gold, nothing shall be a legal tender for the discharge of such contract or of any judgment dered thereon but gold, any jaw to the contrary rep- -* potwith PE varmnan VOLUNTEER ExGIVEERS, Mr. Carats, Urs of Onto, introduced a bill, which red 1) © ore explained the réeolution, and said that on Sat a8 be understood, the amount off golden band 18,900,000, and of thie eum $18 200,000 werein Sub-' in New York. The estimates from now eleven Ww thir disposed of, = The ox) bad asked “Wat would be the eflect of giving the proposed autbor- w Of the frens This war rather difficult wo anewer, and pe should refer to two effects oF things by Way of ilugtration. Gentlemen might remen bor that ihe other day reference war made to a letter from Mr. Later, ib whiok he advises hin rebel [rude to ot Up the priee of gold um the Erie way oF atleckiny Our government Me (ile, Hooper) thought Lie effort oF of from hich be gentleman = trom rita (Mr NEW YORK, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1864. {hie resolution would be rather to diecourage those Besides, the amount of gold was so, ively ‘that it would afford but little, if apy, relief to the goy- ernment. Mr. Maizory, (opp) of Ky., a member of the Committes on Ways and Means, what was the desire subject. the credit of our government—and throw al) our gold <a aenae im order to buy paper. He repeated the-curse of the country was the over importation of aby public faith is the reo>ipts of gold to the payment of 4) public debt. surplus of specie in the Treasury, let the Secretary, if be will, anticipate the payment of the interest on the na- tional debt falling due ip July next. The President bas th: sword, and, through the Secretary of the Treasury, tue purse, avd he therefore stands forth the impersona- tion of despoti if be chooses to exercise it. Secre- tary of the Tre«sury has the manufacture and disposition of thousands of millions in paper money. He believed that the Secretary was an honest and upright man; but never, in the whole course of his public life, had be seep an officer.more surrounded with thieves and robbers. He could pame a dozen whose standing was such that neither republicans nor democrats ‘would trust them with their private aflairs, and pow the Proposition is to give the Secretary of ‘the Treasury pease over the money market of the country. Let us ir. Sreauins, (opp.) of N. Y., maintained‘that the House itselt. with: great unanimity, should have origi- pated a bill requesting and directing the f the Treasury to use the gold accumulating in the vy beyond its requirements, and not have waited for the Secretary to intimate a wish ‘for it. said that the government was boarding gold from necessity, because there was no legal way of parting with it. In conse quence of the interest on the funded debt pola was daily becoming more scarce—so scarce the large transactious{§caused hy ths customs. by the export demand, by contracts maturing in Wall street and on the Stock , through sterling ex- change transactions. by the room transactions, and ‘the traffic at ae readlecamare tending to evhance its },an4 consequently the-value of all the necessa- ries of life. It was simply a question as to whether the gor sbould continue to occupy this position or whetber empowered to sell at the market price all gold that they did not require for the sesoial pee byl ay Ry \eved ae retary of: use the power. with wis- dom: that all his Ic that direction, and that the House had no good to doubt thas. he would ls rewarded toe quonsoa. an "purely vue of salareet question as purely one toal classes of the wecessities of ‘the na- tion, and not in any way political, goa he should govern y - 5 the estimates. we receipts, greatly exceed! de fifty and a half tions ta gold in the Treasury ou the Ast of July, aod there was po law to enable the Secre- tary to dispose of this sum. He (Mr. Garfeld) said, in, conclusion, that great) ware were not conducted with Mr. (rep.) of : dat the Gret security of public credit is faith. Ali public officers id be to «rigid ity. By taxation and judicious legislation they provi for the payment of the interest Public debt, and de- Signated the medium in which it should be paid. iv bed teed by ‘legisiat by public Uhio (Mr. Gariield). If the proposi tion DOW pending should not be accepted would move ‘an uméndment antborizing the Secretary of the ireasury ‘to anticipate the payment of the July interest, from time to time, at the rate of six per cent, in gold, and thus re- deem the coupons. The true way to relieve tbe lreasury of its surplus Of coin was to pay it out in this way. Mr. Fxayvaxvo Woop, (opp.) of N. Y., deprecated the character of that species of legisiation and executive action which resorted to these temporary expedients. While he did not ee aah Gizguse the immediate ques. tion before the House in a factious or partisan spirit, candor compelled him tosay that the fubdamenta! error was in the financial system adopted by tbe adminisir: ‘It was based on an utterly false principle. It w: neither new norfsafe it bad been tried by other coun tries, and trequently by enterprising Wail street finan- ciers, and 10 every case had led to like reaults—vamely, rum, bankruptcy and repudiation. There wasno mys tery in this question; it was simply whether an indi- vidual or @ government could sustain itself iong by rely- jag upon borrowing, add not upon legitimate sources of revenue. He appealed to the represeutatives of the government to bring forward some prvpositions which would enable us to pass through the present ter- ible ordeal without bankruptcy and ruin. The imminent danger of a ooliapse in tbe public credit should admonish them tbat. by mathe- matical calculations, another three years—and we may bave ten years of this war—wi!] epd not only in the col of the Treasury, but in the prosiration of all the pational interests of the people. Mr. Kasson, (rop.) of iowa, would #0 far depart from the question as to say that if the gentieman who had just takeu bis seat and his friends would endeavor to unite the North in a solid janx to suppress the rebeiliou by diers for whotn these gentlemen pro- propose to sell the amount of gold on hand, but only the ‘surplus not peeded for the payment of interest on the public debt. It only appropriated the surplus beyond the wants of the government. It did not, therefore, touch, ‘No gentleman resolutvon the discretion to sell, but this was Becessary tO render the measure effective. Mr. Expauver, (opp) of Wis., would ask whether the Bot nutely that the Secretary bad Mr. Kasson Mr. Bldridge to" bis authorit : te ve bis au b PEE Rm aarteemrny 8 oe ir. Davie, (rep.) of N. ¥., said the Secretar; bim that not ene dolled bed beet! disposed of coutrary to ba Mr. ALLEY, (rep.) of Mass., was understood to make a similar statement. Mr. Evpaipos thought he learned #0 from the gentle. Secretary bad Gispored of gold as proposed ‘this resolution, He understeod at rd beretofore thrown government. Avall events one way to naked k, apd wrong, the specie asie in ‘the paymest ’ would end the war. But his tion to this resolution was come wo by Bi of Lin bot @ quarrel with vernment help to paralyze ite arm, He wae opposed 10 the resolution, becauee ite etece involve @ violation of public faith. It turn the Treasurer's office into s great broker's sbop. He offered an amendment in the form of & pro. ‘viso, that the Secretary of the ireasury sha!) not sell Ff ag oP ong ha eo bE Ley ‘otber ecutive, departs, government, bho ing ‘his ect sbali cense at the ex- Piration ot one year. Mr. Cox, (opp.) of Obio, modited an amendment wich be at ao Carly stage Of we proceedings, #0 an to read. Peay, SOT, eneh abe, sta abe. plate 09 fu dogma it for the ip: said he did notexpect the last all day. He found that the mer. York did pot desire relief, and toat, ac- Cording to weir representatives, they would rather be ground between the upper and nether Milittooes Three Important amevdments had been offered, which st might ‘de better to incorporate in thie resolution © some shape, and therefore be moved Wo recommit the resolution, With loave to report to-morrow. Thie was agreed to VAYAERT OF ATK ‘The Hones paneed a bil! approprwting £20,000 pay faxes On government jands ie tho Wes POU NPY 1) NOK MOTI! Seats Mr PR. depp.) of Y. feom the sidtery Com Midoe PEPER LARA jOInE rose! iio Explanatory OF eAFLAM aety of Congress, Ho exply wed iat aruny prtiowna nod K HERALD. PRICE THREE CEN deem vent hither from several of tbo States, and avder the wwstrvctions of ihe Committee on Military Attairs be MILITARY AFFAIRS. Arriva) end Rece Yor! PARADE THROUGH THE CIT¥Y—-RBVABW IN THE CITY HALL PARE—DINNER AT JEVPBRBON MARKET DRILL * MOOM—GENERAL M’CLULLAN' PRESBNT—AN EN- THUSIASTIC RECEPTION TO THE LATE COMMANDER. ‘The First New York cavalry, Colonel A, T. McReynolds, Daving re-en)isved for the war, arrived im this city yes- ‘terday, and were the recipients of & most cordial and hearty reception at the bands of the public as well as the city authorities, All whore in any manner conversant with the history of the prevent war cannot fail to recog: ‘nize the First New York cavalry as one of the best and ‘Dravest regiments in the service, and the reception ac- corded to these veterans yesterday afternoon was nothing Dut what was due to their gullaptry while in active ser- vice. At three o’clock the returning regiment filed through the Park, accompanied by the Seventh regiment, National Guard, Colone) Lefferts. They were reviewed by Mayor Guptber, accompanied by a jarge of the Com- mon Council. Theré was a large crowd of spectators con- gregated in the Park at the time, who Joudly cheered the returning volunteers. The men of the First presented a fine appearance. They looked, indeed, like veterans in every sense of the word. Their bronzed aod hardy features betokened the hard service through which thoy ad passed, while their marching and genera] movements proved the excellent military training which they had Teceived at the hande of their offieers. The route of the began was up Broadway to Righth street, along ighth street to Sixth avenue, and thence up to tbe Jei- ferson market drill rooms, where they sat down two a splendid collation, provided by ane city authorities. at solders appeased their appe- tites Alderman Hardy, pl ies con of the Committee on National Atfairs, welcomed the regiment in an elcquect and appropriate speech. He enumerated the many valua- ble services which they tad rendered .tbe country, and peonicna by toasting the ‘Health of the First New York cavalry.” Cold jcReynolds responded in a lengthy speech. He also alluded to the services which the Firet New York cavalry bad rendered the government. When they returned with less than one third their pumber, be could but look upon them as a Spartan band. The gallant Colonel concluded by returning thanks: for the hospitabie and kind manner in which he bad been received in the city of New York. Alderman pare ert Pro the toast of the officers of the First New York cav. Major Quinn responded, and introduced the Rev. Mr. Parker, who also spoke at some length. General Wetmore lollowed, ‘Alderman Hardy then read tbe roljowing relative to the regiment :— Heapqvanrens, Derannwunt or Westran Vincinia, Major F. Quimx, Commanding First regiment’ New York ry — Covad 1 desire to ackno the valuable servicés you Dave ehed to the By and ‘sent dioplaged. Wy the leurs and men on ath occasions, abd the promptitude wi # ou have diochacged your arduous date bars been excel no tates Setrice. T trust you mill det With that hearts welcome sou 4, oer that at the ineten of your fu Db 700 BY Fein EEG BOLLIV AN Her General, Searcely bad Alderman Hardy ceased reading the docu- ment, when Genera! MoUiellan was announced tw be com> ing fhto tbe room. ‘Toe wildest extitement here seized Soldier present. Cheer upon cheer went up in the entbosiastic manner, in the midst of which ‘Little Mac’ entered, smiling and bowing. . He was immediately surrounded, and afier a bard tussie, amid cbeering, hand shaking and innumerabdie Diessings poured upon bis bead, the General vt longuh succeeded, 1p reaching the head of ‘the room, where COTS it, together with the invited guests, were seated. fa MeReynolds then introduced the Genera) iv s few flagtering remarks, when the latter mounted on @ chair. and was ev again met with @ periect etorm of cheers, which lasted for severa) minutes. Order being at length restorea, General McClelian spoke as renin gto! friends and you, your State and your country may pot be proud. i congratulate you on the resolution that so many of you bave formed in your desire tw re-euter the service. [ hope and J know that your future career will be as giori- . 1 have one otber hope, and vbat is y Yet serve together some time again. dof the General's speech, cheer upon cheer again burst forth, apd it was with the greatest exertions that the. soldiers could be kept from laying hands on “Little Mac’’ and overpowering bim with, embraces. Toey tusisied upon another speech and a clearer view of General McViellan, when tbat gentieman had again to mount the chair, saying:—My friends. gow] shal! ve to bid_you goodby. I propose the health of the First New York cavalry. The Genera) then, with much difficulty. took bis depar- ture, being subjected Lo # similar quaptity of band shak- ing, embracing, &c. dir. P. Reed, being called upon, eaid that Mrs. McClellan had remarked that be was very sorry sbe could pot go around to the Jeflerson market and sbake every one of them (the regiment) by the band. After some further remarks the soldiers dispersed, highly pleased with their reception and entertainment. The following are the officers of tbe regiment —Colonel, A. T. McReynolds; Major, Timothy Quinn, Major, Il). H. Harkins; Captains, Abram Jones, J. K. Stearns, J. ¢. Battersby, C. H. Bailey. R. H. O. Hertzog, K. S. Pren- dergast, F. Pamegger, J. B. Stevenson; First Lieutenants, F. G, Martindale, D. A. Disbrow, C. Thompson, Fredk. Daber, A. C. Hinton, C. B. Knowles; Second J ieutepants, C. A. New, —— Poindexter; Adjutant, A. Puelm; Quar- termaster, Wm. Alexander. The Twenty- New York Cavalry. SPECIAL ORDERS—NO. 5). War Daranteent, ApsvtaNt Gunera.'s Orvice, ‘Watuincton, Feb. 4, 1864. } 14, The following regiments, now organizing in the re- spective States, are hereby assigned to the Ninth army corps, under the command of Major General Burnside. Twenty-ffth New York cavalry. * * . * By order of the SFORETARY OF WAR, E. D, Towxsann, Assistant Adjutant General Sword Presentation. Lieatenant A. H. Spierre, of Battery F, Sixteenth New York artillery, Dow lying at Gloucester Point, Va., was presented by the members of Battery F with a magnifi- cent sword, belt and sash, on Saturday, February 13, i er, and hand- fine Solingen, solaid with: |. weabbara b follow ing in- ecription:—'* Presented to Lieut. A. Splerre by the members of Battery F, Sixteeoth N.Y. V. artillery. as a tokeo of their regard. 1864." The Death of © el Cornyn. A court martial was convened at Memphis, Tenm., at which Lieutenant Colone! Willem D, Bowen, Tenth Mia- sour cavalry Volunteers, was tried for maliciously and Gloucester Point, Va., Feb. 10, wiifally shooting and killing Colonel Florence M. Cornyn, of the same On Or about the 10th of August, 1863, To this Lieutenant Colonel Bowen pleaded “not guilty,” and @ trial the court found hi guilty |. the homicide being justifiadie”’ The prisoner wag uitted. To this finding Gene. ral Hurlbut protested, bie protest was publisbed in full. i@ General Orders, No. beth em et gr Tg 9 jeneral Grant, therefore, dsappro u 1% the court, aD@ dismissed Lieutenant Colonel Bowen No Bigne of the Africa. Hauax, Feb. 18—11 P. M. No signe of the Africa, Light north w! Cloudy. Good Out of Nazareth. TO THR EDITOR OF THE BERALD. 1 perceive that the ladies engaged in the Metropolitan Fair enterprise bave resolved to assert their dignity and independence, and to adhere to their original determina- von to bave rattling embraced in the programme, despite the recent fulmination of certain bypercritical clergy- mer. This is all right and very good. But this is not bbe only Pe Led, ‘ie controverry bas produced. Jt bas provoked inquiry into the Scriptures, by which rome of your contemporaries have beco eoabled to arcertain how frequently ynetances of casting lote occur therein. ‘With all their researches, bowever, they seem to have overlooked Co eee mmera wntaens ok Joh Caine re- orded 10 eacred pages, which was when Lot's wife woe cat 100 4 pillar of rai, Court Calendar—This Day. SurKiMr Corke—Cirenit.—Part 1-—Short cavser— Nos, YS41, 1126, 1664, 1627, 1749, 1719, 1764, 1628. Part 2-— 79 Donne treet Now. 369. 1968, 1005, 95, 182, 1267, 1273 baa a 904, 9057, 755, 6X8, BF, 946, O78, 1199, 18, 618, 62 Serenion COUR Tat Trem — Part J Nos ATL, 8213, S817, 4437, S883, 8800, ADIT 4019. A641, ABYB, 3B. HOT New S018, 2780, NOs aiid 8 "Te Ain, S68. NETO, avin wii, a COT RH OF COON Fume —TriAL hem adourted, Gene FAL GOPHY th SENTION MhiTY WE OHV) © Eben, INTERESTING REBEL NEWS. Conflicting Reports About Johnston's mts to Leave m Omaysan, Fed. 18, 1864. A Chattanooga despatch eays the information from the rebel army is contradictory, Some declare that Jobaston's entire force is around Dalton; others say large portions, including the artillexy, at Kingston, bave gone to reinforce Longstreet. Jobu Morgan is said to be im, the vicinity of Dalton with a considerable cavalry force, preparing for a raid. Gen. Watts, of Alabama, has telegraphed to the citizens of Selma to prepare to receive non-combatants from Mo- bile, ap that place was soon to be attacked by the Union troops. The steamer Denbigh was lost recently while attempt. ing to run the blockade from Mobile, ‘The Mobile papers think Sherman’s pian is to penetrate to Contra) Alabama, and thus compel the evacuation of ‘Mobile. ‘There are no indications in the news reports that Grant {8 preparing for active operations. GENERAL KELLEY’S DEPARTMENT. Extensive Kebel Preparations for a Movement Along the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad—Captare of a Noted a and Other Prisoners, &c. MR. T. C, WILSON’S DESPATCH. Heavguakrers, Darartuant or Western VIRGINIA, Feb. 18, 1864. From reports of deserters and refugees, it 1s evident that the rebels are making extensive preparations along the line of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, either apprehending an advance from us or preparing for an offensive movement themselves. Guerillas are active in the Kanawha region. Enlistments of negroes are brisk at Cumberland. UIA Dan Dusky, of Calhoun county, West Virginia, and seventeen other prisoners, were captured in Webster county, by a detachment of the Tenth West Virginia regiment. Dusky is probably the most notorious gueritia character inthe State. At the breaking out of the rebel lion he raised a guerilla company, and took to the moun- tains and woods with them. Among the number were his three sons and daughter Nancy. In 1861 ho robbed the mail and Post Office in Jackson county, for which he was tried by a Union Sourt and sent to the penitentiary. Some time last year, through the interpo- sition of friends, he was pardoned by the President, upon conditions that he would be a loyal citizen; but instesd of that, upon being released, he took to bis old habits, Gue and afterwards became more active and vindictive than he was before. General Kelley, no doubt, will place him where he wil! not do much injury for some:time to come. Lieutenant Snodgrass, of Martinsburg, was one of the robbers of the passengers on the Baltimore and Ohio Ratiroad train. Snodgrass took a scarf from off the neck of one of the lady passengers, besides committing other disreputable acts. Weather fair, but very cold, TENNESSEE FOR THE UNION. ‘The people of Teanessee are inaugurating public meet- ings; 10° take piace throughout the entire State, to elicit, ‘ia the most general and unquestionable manner, the pa- trlotic feelings of the people, “A meeting was bela on the 27th ult. at Kingston, Roane county, called for the par- pose of consulting as to the best pian to restore vi and order, and to adopt such measures to that end as the exigencies of the times demands, The different districts of the county were, with one exception, all represented. ‘The meeting was organized by the appointment of Wm. Ellis, Eaq., as chairman. Messrs. Wm. 8. Patton and N. A. Patterson were appointed secretaries. Colonel Sher- man, commanding brigade: Colonel Byrd, commanding post, Colone! J. T. Shelly and Lieut. Colone!’ Young, depa ty Provost Marshal, by invitation attended the mecting. A terjes of resolutions with preambles were reported, some of which were as follow Whereas, to the menth of bruary, 1861, the le of the’ ballot boxe de Tennessee, most, decided voices at clas Tale oppepition to th tide of secession 1 Posing ie us way through the (Gulf Staves: and in May ott ite jKloyal Governor of our Siaie fiyal Legtiatare, whieh, goaded ressure. not only withi t Biare adopted! practically ‘ . said act of matier ‘formal th in hing iike a free disc fore the people, save d that the amel, | t ir, where free | : was uprighteo sumed and so called election in June following was a grave insult to a free peopie, » base fraud on and against the eiec- tive franchise, and that it gave no validity to the disioval acts of the Legislature. bereas, the re by Intriguing enemies of tree aud repubiiean government, have placed the institution of negro slavery as the corner stone of the assuined rebellious government, making that institution the practical swe; therefore, Resolved, That Southern siavebo.ders ‘by their own hands have stricken the {1 nd suicidal blow @t that peculiar in- stitution, accomplishing hurried!y and surely what {ts ene- mies Outside the limits of the Southern States could not have effected in a jonpeeries of sears: and, Resolved, That in the reorganization of our State govern ment, looking first to the interest of our State. and secondly, that of our mal government, we adopt the gradual tem; and that the practical interest of our rt State demands that our negro population, be disposed of in the manu tated at as early a day and as speedily as possible. On motion, the resolutions were submitted separately, and severally adopted by the meeting. On motion, the preambie and resolutions were then submitted to the as a whole, and were unani- mously adopted by & rising vote. Samuel L, Childress, Esq., submitted the folowing re- solution in addition, viz:— Resolved, That tue tnecretaries of his meeting be hereby directed to transmit a’copy of the foregoing resolutions to Brigadier Genera! Andrew Johnson, Military Governor of Tennessee, with the requrat that he issue @ proclamation at as early a day a possible, designating @ day upoo which the le of the State may elect representatives to the State ture, to be convened soon after their election, for the purpose of necessary iegislation. Fime Arts. Bierstadt’s fine picture of the ‘‘Rocky Mountains” is now on exhibition at Seitz’s gallery, 756 Broadway. It will be shown only fora short time, as it is about to be sent abroad to be engraved. The interesting collection of pictures exhibited at the reception of the Brooklyn artists, on Wednesday, although closed to the public for the present, wil! form a promi- pent feature of ‘the attractions offered to visitors at the approaching Sanitary fair, It 1 necessary to give this jotimation, ag many are under the impression that there was to be but one evening's exhibition of the collection. ‘Vernert bas returned from Nassau in greatly improved health, and bas resumed bis professional avocations. Neblig is about to visit the Army of the Potomac, with ‘a view to make drawings for the battle pieces on which be is engaged. De Haas bas it in contemplation to paint a lange pic- ture, commemorating the visit of the Russian squadron to New York. He made the drawings for it while the fleet was bere. Italtan Opera. To-night Faust, which has become the great attraction Of our operatic season, will be given at the Academy of Music, To-morrow a grand matioeo will be given. The opers ea this occasion will be Norma, with Mme. Medori as the Priestess. Concert Irving Hall. To vight the Society of Gorman Ladies for the Assist- tance of Widows and Orphans give & grand concert at Irving Hall. Artiets of well known talent bave profiered their eervices on this occasion. Apart from its charitable porpore, the entertainment will thus possess great attrac- tion. Revival of the Skating Season. The ng eenson bas again opened in the Park, and | the ball went up as early as seven o'clock yesterday morning, The skating surface was {n very fair order, | But owing to the recent bigh wind feveral openings ap. } ared yesterday In the ice, which is, however, expected Tovoaane pet day. ‘The moon being nearly full, afforded plenty of jigbt for eveoing skating. Between ten | and fifteen thousand persons wore present during the day and evening ‘ce ob the Fifth Aveous Pood was in very fait or. eaterday and ie expected to be in a better condition ance, and ® goodly i law | senten - | before the truto Jeaked out that it was merely a i lion in the Southern States, inaugurated | NEWS FROM NEW ORLEANS, GueriMea Firing on the Misstssippi—The Sally Robinsdn Firea Upon by Artil- e the lery—Ruse to Board and Captu Meteor—Capture of Blockade Ka Another Heanion Meeting at French Opera House—Nearty Two Tho nd = =Perso' Present—Mardi er Shrove Tuesday, New Or- ans—Political Meeting Latayette Square, d&c., dic. The steamer Creole, Captain Thompson, arrived at this port yesterday from Now Orleans, whence she sailed on the 10th, inst, We are indebted to Purser Mullory tor newspapers and the prompt delivery of our parcels. MR. HENSY THOMPSON'S DEBPATCHES. New Oaisays, Feb. 10, 1654. About one o'clock this morning the steamboat “ally Robinson was hailed from the. west shore of the Mixis- sippl, When about ten miles from Donalavovilic, on ber way to this city. The aight was dark and foggy, and tho ‘c&ptain, suspecting that all was mot right, stood off to- rds the other side, This was po sooner perceived by the enemy than they opened upon her with artillery The boat was fortunately a considerable distance off at the time, so that only one or two shots were fired, and these pussed over ber. It is also reported that about the same hour en Monday morning & party attempted to board the Meteor, ‘ho was hailed near the same place, and, supposing some pas- sengers wished to embark, she went in towards shore, but a number of men appearing upon the bank, und, rushing forward, attempting to get ou board betore the gang plapk was lowered, they were au 1 to guerillas, and the Meteor was then started for the cer of the river. She was not fired upon. When the Sally Rovingon arrived at Donaldson ville on troops stated that they expected an attack | wo enemy, who were reported to be tu the neighborn Yesterday a small boat was pirked up in Lake chartrain by the stoumer Battle, while on per we city from Madisonville. In the boat there were tive men, two of whom were surgeons in the rel ‘Yhey were making for Mandeville when overna when they saw that escape was impossible menced throwing overboard everything w thought might be of vatue to us—lotters, sure | ments, and even botties of brandy. This ou crew of the Battle a little extra trouble, however, for everything was picked up again. On Monday last the members of Company 1, First Indiana artillery, presented Colonel Keith with 9 beanti- ful sword and beit, valved at nearly two bundred ‘doliarr. Un the scabbard was the following. inscription Pre- sented to Colonel Joon A. Keith, First Indiana Veteron Artillery, by the veterans of Company I.” ‘Tbe day to lowing the regiment embarked on beard the Continental for Cairo, They go home on a furlough. Before embarking they visited Brigadicr General Ar- nold, Chief of Artillery. The Goveral thanked them for the honor conferred upou him, and made « very pretty complimentary speech. ‘They then proceeded to General Banks’ headquarters ‘and on the General appearing threo hearty cheers were given. In asbort specch General Banks complimented the regiment and its officers, and suid that none in the Department of the Gult was superior to the First Indiana artillery. He thanked tt for the compliment of calling upon him before they sturted jor home, and said that he would say to them there what be totended saying to the Governor of their State—that their conduct was an honor th from which they-came, the cause fighting, and to the pat foo of which they were citi7 ‘This speech was repeatedly cheered. ,Cheers were also given for Generals, Arpold and ~tone, ‘who at the time were neur General Banks. The band of the First regulars, which bad accompanied tbe régiment, now struck up@ lively tuve, and the brave tcliows x poat; aud before this reaches you eacb will be ia his native Stato, and his dear, deur home wast ovening we Dad anctber of those interesting re- unious at the 0) Opera Huuse, ia Bourbon street- Over two thousarld mvitations wero giveg. and | have 00 hesitation in saying that from seventeen to eighteco bun dred persous were present. Gillmore’s fine band com. ced the c7meert ut eight o’clock, and tom balf-past to balf-past ten between three and four hundred menaders were constantly upon the floor of the Pont. use. ‘At that hour dancing commenced, and the morning ba’ well advayced before the party broke up. It was by tar the largest gathering of the season. ‘The whole affair wus under the management of Dr. George Kellogg. Yesterday, Shrove Tuesday, or Murd: Gras, os it is called in this city, was well observed. Persons mm car Tiages, on borseback and a oot, dressed aud mnsked most curiously, were everywhere. ‘in the evening wasquerade balisvand parties were in evory public building, and many a private dwelling in New Orleans was merrier terday than at any time previous for long years. Eres thranged ibe firots a Witvpe tba maniners 2 as. their antics, all ap earing jul aod bappy ;and it seemed ‘old times bad come beau + aye of one) bung, aud crowds Of wituessing the Judas’? hung up by tho sailors. Yesterday Brigadier General A. L. Leo, Chief of Caval- ry, reviewed the First cavairy division at Greenvilie. Tho whole affair was very fine. New ‘Onreans, Feb. 21, 1864 There was a large meeting last night in Latayette square to ratify the nomination of How. Michaei Habo and the free State ticket. Speeches ware made by Mesars, Hubn. Swift, Atocha, Collins and Shanuon. bere are now three candidates in the fleld—Hon, Michael Hann, Hon. B. F, Flanders and Hon. Christian Borclius. The Baton Rouge Gazelle learns from a resident of Point Coupes parish that nearly a mile of Grand levee has receot Jy fallen into the Mississippi river. Tow levee bus be, eto fore protected all of Southwestern Louisiana from over flow. The levees for some distance abeve and below Baton Rouge are ulso represented ag sadly out of repair and there is @ general apprehension that when the spring Tise comes an overflow of all the lowlauds of the state will ensue. Disastrous Fire 1 Grovcesian, Mass. A fire broke out in Sawyer’s biock at three o'clovk this morning, and it is estimated that seventy buildings wore destroyed. It bas swept Front street entirely oa both sides, and is still raging furiously. Some eight oF ten buildings have beea blown up tostop it. Tbe engines cannot be worked, it is 80 cold, and the mea are used up. SECOND DESPATCH. ‘The fire commenced at Walf-past three this worviog, and is etill raging with unabated violence. Asteam fire engive from Salem has arrived aod com meuced playing on the flames. About seventy buildings thus far bave been destroyed, including the Bank a Cape Aon. Thecoctents of the latter wore saved. One vessel bas also been burned. ‘The flames spread east and west, taking everything jo their path, even down to the very water's edxe. ‘The engines are all frozen uf, 664 % He u)most next to impossible to work thea. The streets are full of movables, and the scene pre. sented is one of Indescribable confusion, ‘There are but few more wooden buildings le't to burn ‘and it is confidently hoped that the flames will be got under control before they reach the brick blocks. No estimate of the lors can be mado at this time, ‘The Salem steam engine works handsomely. THE LATEST. The fire is nearly subdued, Fifty stores, the Ade rtiser office, the Town Clerk's odice, the Magnovic Tele rapb office, three lawyers’ offices, the Free Masons’ ball ane fifteen dwellings are burned. Forty families are house leas. ‘The Post Office and Custom House stayed the fire in one direction. It ts dificult to estimate the loss, whicd cannot fall short of $400,000, The Haverhill, Home, Hartford, spring- field and numerous other insurance offives are sullerery. Owing to the absence of vessels, the loss of shipping i> trifiog. ‘The arrival of the steam fire engine from Salem was ‘most opportune. ‘The tolegraph hives are being operated from a building overlooking the ruins, which cover halfof the principal streets and wharves of the town, The Chesapeake Case tm the Nova Scotia Parilament. Bauwax, N. 8., Feb. 18, 1’ soe Legislative proceedings thus far have been 10 gyor! ant. Last evening Mr. Bourinot moved for 9!) ye doce ments relating to the Ohesaporke. He comp! jpeg tit the rebels had been unjustiv shatout from © yy priv eK? Of agnerting aad sappartiog tueir rights; 1h ay a wpecial Messenger was despatched to Richmond, D4, pad vot re turned, aod io the meantime the Judgol 44 gonvered ® final decree, The government roptiod t «4. 41) cation from the imperial authorities ore st fdential, and could not bo prom oy yo 4 wereasked why the Chesapenke * A. wiowed 10 Folate wyedt al sport of skating. ponds nroond New York were alvo alive It may Be t crowd of The vai who yabay FOF LOMNerFOW Ht tay | be gour } the revenue laws of severn! Port AS yas prov inoe tward Bound: Nhaniras, Fev. 18, 1804 Boston, baving been do snp Briday even 68 Tho steamship Arabia, f br + ‘aye:!, will bot reach in