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PRICE THREE CENTS. ‘eo NEW YORK, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1864. WHOLE NO. 10,038, two years service, should b’s transferred fromm tbe army tothe navy, without "saying any reduction from the prize money to which t!2y may become entitled, and IMPORTANT FROM, WASHINGTON. oe tbat so much of the amersdatory enrolment act as with A holds bounties from sail‘grs transferred from the army bo Arrival OF General Grant and De- | reese. ir ieisiatica, an bo delievos to be the caso, has proe. carried mariners tut the military service, they should a), pariure fer Fortress Mo! . Be taken out by tte most eummary process, and transfor. oe red tothe navy, where their national education makes them indispensable, but which education renders them no mere vajuable than landamen for the duty of a soldier. ‘THE CURRENCY BILL. In the House to-day the Currency bill was again con- sidered for over three hours In Committee of the Whole. ‘The action of yesterday in regard to tbe limitation of in- terest was reversed to-day, the substitute offered by Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, which was substantially tho section as originally reported, haying been adopted. A Jong debate on the thirty-first section, in regard to the localities at which the bills of the national banks shail be redeemable, ensued, and finally some fifteen places in different sections of the country were agreed upon for this purpose. Without-completing the thirty-second section the House adjourned, ‘The bill drags heavily, and may yet be defeated. The debate hag developed the fact that the Committee of Ways and Means were almost as much divided as the House in regard to its provisions, and these divigions cropped out very plainly during to-day’s preceedings. It will be impossible to obtain a voto upon the Dill this week, Had not the Rouse reversed its action of yester day on the interest clause, the Committee of Ways and Means bad decided to withdraw it. THE PROPOSED NEW TAX BILL. The new Tax bill is ready for introduction in the Hougo immediately after the National Baok bill is dis posed of. It ig said that it does vot propose a very great increase of the duty on separate items; but the aggregate increase, together with the duties on additional items, are expected to add largely to the revenue. THE QUICKSILVER MINING STOCK SPECULATIONS. Unusual excitement bas existed among stock operators here to day, in regard to Quicksilver Mining Company stock. Parties were industrious in efforts to “bear’’ the stock, and eome of them were severely ecratched. The “year? movement was simply intended to dépress prices, in order that the bears might buy at lower figures. No doubt is entertained by the knowing ones that when the decision of the Supreme Court is announced, it will prove to be in fayor of the company. THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE. The proceediogs in the Senate to.day were unusually interesting. Mr. Wade, after many frultiess attempts, finally succeeded in getting a vote on the amendment to the Montana Territorial {bill aliowing negroes to vote in that Territory; but considerable timidity was manifested on the subject, it evidently being distasteful to many who voted affirmatively. By calling the names of absentoes after the regular call, and affording theradicals ap op- Portavity to muster their forces, the amendment was adopted by a bare majority, some of the most prominont republicans voting against it. A little amusement was occastoned by Mr. Sumner’s exhibition of ignorance con. cerning the derivation of ‘‘Montana,’’ his admirers hav- tug claimed for him great classical knowledge. Mr. How- ard’s quiet enlightenment of the Massachusetts Senator added! not a little tothe merriment. Mr. Sumner’s abose of Chief Justice Taney created an unfavorable impressinn, and js regarded as having fully merited the sharp rebume 20 deftly administered by Mr. Joboson. The Senate evidently did not-reiish the'manner in which opprobrious epithets were applied by Mr. Sumuer, and at the first op Portonity suppressed the debate. ‘Toe only effect of MrzSaulsbury’s remarks appeared to be the sbandooment of seats on the floor, and the aston iehment of spectators. Some quiet ammsement was occasioned by bis Jabored effort to prove the Divine sanc- tion of slavery and its veneficial effects upon mankind, which, however, ‘@peedily subsided under the influence of Mr. Clark's rejoinder, The speoh of the latter is re- garded as one of the most eloquent of the session. and in ail its alusions to the sacrifices of the people on our fielas of battie deeply affected all present. THE EARITAN AND DELAWARE BAY RAILROAD. The bill making the Raritan and Delaware Bay Rail- road @ post acd military road was considered during tbe morning bour in the House to-day. Mr. Garfield Guisbed bis specch in favor of the bill, which is certainly tbe best argument that has been mate upon that side, At the conclusion of his remarks Mr. Pendleton, of Obio, got the ficor, and the matter went over until Saturday. ‘Ibere was a large lobby in attendance upon both sides, and groat efforts are making by both parties to obtain a@ vote of the House in favor of their interests in the matter. THB CONTROVERSY BETWEEN MESSRS. MCCLURG AND BLAIR. Mr. McClurg bas bad pbotograpbed the order, invoice and shippins permit of the liquors whieh be charges that General Frank P. Blair, Jr., ordered, while with Geveral Grant befcre Vicksburg, for epeculative purposes, and is circulating the photographs generally among the mem vers of tue House and others to substantiate the charge. They certainly seem to furnish pretty conclusive evi- dence against the accused party, who claims that the or- der isa forgery. THE KENTUCKY CONTESTED BLECTION CASE. ‘The House Committee on Elections to-day decided to re- port in favor of Mr, Yeaman, the sitting member from the Second Congressional district of Kentucky, whose seat ig contested by Mr. McHenry. The committee bave had the case under consideration for nearly a week past. GOVERNMBNT LOCOMOTIVES. Geveral McCallum bas made arrangements for the do- livery to government of two hundred first class locomo- tives from different points within thirty days. FEELING IN CANADA TOWARDS THE UNITED STATEQ. Jorhua R. Giddings, American Consul General io Canada, was on <he floor of the House this morning. It is understood that he objects to the bill now before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, creating ad ditional consulates along tbe Canadian frontier, Mr. Giddings states that tbe change of sentiment in Canada towards tbis country is very decided, and urges that in return we should not repeal the reciprocity treaty. NAVALy Lieutenant Tromas Pickering, lately commanding the steamer Peterhoff, bas been assigned to the command of the Fort Ponelson, now at Poston. CORRECTIONS, In the report of the House proceedings of Monday it was stated that a resolution reported by Mr. Ashley, of Ohio, “(granting the use of the Hall of the House of Representa. tives to the Washington Lecture Association for the 6th of April, for the delivery of alecture by George Thompecn, late a member of the British Parliament, the proceeds, after paying expenses, to be dietributed among the fami- les of tho District of Columbia soldiers,’’ was, on the wotion of Mr. Holman, of In¢iana, laid on the tabie. This was an error, as the resolution of Mr. Asbley was adopted by a vote of eix'y- three to forty. Tn Thursday’s Hrnaty, under the bead of “Appoint. ments Coufrmel by the Senate,” the name of “M. K. Hiran’’ appeared as one of the army surgeons, This name should havo read ‘MM. K. Hogan.” Intimations of the Supersedure of Secretary Stanton. General W. F. Smith Assigned to General Butler's Department. Ramored Appointment of General MeClellan to Command the Defences of the Capital. General Ord Ordered to General Sigel’s Department. Action of the House om the Cur- rency Bill. Report of Secretary Welles on the Scar- city of Seamen in the Navy, Rey Rew ae Wasuineron, March 31, 1864. THE PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO GEN. BUTLER POSTPONED. The intended visit of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln to General Butlers at Fortress Monroe, has been postponed. ARRIVAL OF GENERAL GRANT—HIS DEPARTURE FOR PORTRRSS MONROB, BTC. Lieutenant General Gri accom panied by General Rawlivs, Chief of Staff, and Colonel Comstock, Inspector General, ar: ived in Wughingtn at ove o'clock to-day. He lelt Culpepper at eight o'clock this morning, At Brandy Station General Grant was joined by Major General Meade, with Major Riddle and several other staff officers, and Brigadier Generats J.C. Robinson and J. H. Hobart Ward. be Lotenant General Grant, General Rawling, Colonel) Cometock and General Robinson left here this afternoon for Baltimore, whence they will proceed so Fortress Mon- roe. Geners] Grant bas gone to hold @ private conference with Major General Butier, It is belléved that his visit will bave an important bearing on the approaching spring campaign. q ‘THE LIEUTENANT GENERAL AND THE SOLDIERS. it.Je said tbat when General Grant was going down to ‘Washington one day this week, when the train, having at- tached to it she special car, stopped at Brandy Station, some soldiers who were waiting t0 go down asked if they could not get into the car. “No,” was the avswér of an officer; “this is General Grant's special car.” Where upon Grant, who was sitting by the window, spoke apd gaéd, ‘‘Goneral Grant occupies only obe seat; the sold'ers: ab ride.” INTIMATIONS OF A CHANGE IN THE BRAD OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT. ‘The previous iptimations ole change in the Wer De partmnt add moch significance to the viet of Lieotenant Genera: Graut to Fortress Monroe, It ie believed that the Preaept head of ihe War Office bas Jost bis prestige aud power, and that he is violently assailed as wel by Ex- ecutive as Congressional influence. GEKERAL W. ¥. SMITH ASSIGNED TO GENERAL BUT- LER’S DEPARTMENT. Major Ceneral W. F. Smith, whose name bas been er- roneously mentioned in connection with the chief posi- tion on Coneral Gract’s staff, and aigo in connection with ‘be command of the Army of the Potcmac, has been as signed to duty in General Butler’s department. RUMOR REGARDING GENERAL M'CLELLAN. Arumor is prevaieot here that Gencra! McClellan is iumediate!y to be p'aced in ccmmand cf the defences at Washington, in view of prospective military opera. loos. THE REORGANIZATION OF THE ARMY OF THE Poromac. Major Genera! Meade bas per'ormed av immense amount of labor in reorganizing bis splendid army. He will s0on return to bis beadquarters in the field. Q@EXERAL ORD ASSIGNED 10 GENERAL SIGEL'S DE- PARTMENT. Major General £. D. 0. Ord, formerly commanding the ‘Thirteenth army corps in the Department of the Gulf, and who has recently been rclieved by Mayor General Mo“ler- nand, has been assigned to duty im West Virginia, in Goneral ¥igel’s depariment, STRENGTH OF GENERAL CUSTIS’ ARMY. It appears from an official communication of the Secre tary of War (bat the strength of the force in Kans.s acd tho Indinn ‘Territory, subject to the order of General Curtis, is 16,000 mea. CAPTAIN ASHE ASSIGNED TO THE CAVALRY BUREAU. Capt. M.J Ashe, for some moths past Chief of Cavairy io the bepartment of the Northwest, bas been crdered to Wasbiogton, to serve in the Cavalry Bureau. TAR NUMBER OF COLONELS COMMANDING BRIG@AD! There sre one hondred and sixty-two colonels now commanding brigades, without including thoee tempo rarily commanding in the absence of the proper brigade commanders. They are thus distributed:—in the Army of the Potomac, 33; Department of the South, 7; Western Virginia, 11; Tennessee, 23; Arkansas,12; Kansas; 1; Gulf, 16, Waebington, 12; Obio, 14; Virginia and North Caroliva, 7. THB SCARCITY OF SRAMEN IN THE NAVY—THE CAUSE AND 13HG REMEDY PROPOSED BY SECKBTARY WELLES. The Secretary of the Navy, in his response to a Senate resolution of inquiry, says no transiers of seamen from the army to the pavy bave been effected under tbe recent act of Congress, and tbirty-five vesseis-of.war are now awaiting complements Of men. Not only are these vesecis ‘wetting for crews, but the terms of many seamen now in the service bave expired, and the men detained to mavace our ships, though justly eotitied to discharge Were they not detained many of the vessels on blockado duty would bave to go out of service. This state of tLings is to be deplored, and is in a great messure, if oot entirely, attributable to unfortunate Jegietotion; for the Eprotment act of the last Congress so utlerly ignored the naval service that enlistments to that service were not permitted to be credited om the quotes of those communities from which they were drawn when the draft came to be en'orced In addition to these obstacles the appropriations for extracrdinary bountirs for army en listments, while not @ dollar was paid to the sailor, operated to discredit the paval service and held out strong inducements for the military service. The fact that a rigid epforcement of the law would be disastrous to ail its ef@is opoo the Davy was eo obvious that at. tempts were at once made to procure such modifieation of the draft, or tue manner of its execution, a8 should prevent the withdrawal of mariners from their profession and (be inc ‘poration or absorption of them jo the army, Wheredy weakening and crippling the navy. But the military auiboriiies objected, as the strict letter of ‘vhe law permitied no ¢xemption of mariners from the draft, DO cred.t to apy } Ince fcr naval eolietmenta, por in the execution of the law was there any relaxation of the Poroiment act whercby ibe navy could be strengthened and matntaied, Farnest appeals were made by the executives of sevo- ral maritime Btates «nd many of the municipal authori tien on the seaLoned, claiming that the paval recruits Ought justly be crodiicd on their quoter; but they were not allowed.. Conseqiently the Jocal influences became ‘styerse to pawal eniisimente, and the navy iteelf soon Degen to foo) the effects of thie policy, Vessels intended {© protect our commerce abroad, which should have sailed Jat aatum, are still without men; for our whole force ie required for the b'ockude, ‘There i undoubtedly a reluctance on the part of mili tary olcors to part with apy portion of their commands; dobthe trae intersrt of the country is the paramoui @ovsiderntin and should govern on that questi. ‘Be recommends, in order to supply the existing de- Moloney io tbe wavy. that mor'vera MW pot less thap OMcial, DISMTSSALS FOR THR WEER BNDING MARCH . oe pres Faleey, Fifth Ohio cavalr; oe ee Marcb 96, 1664, for ditobedience of orders, direapect to his commanding officer, and conduct unbecom:ng an offi- tart. va er and Lieut. Mark Andrews, Twentieth dopeudeot Battery New York Velunteere, to date Jose, Joss of ail pay aod allowances, for dis obtaining their commissions trom Thirteeoth Llinois caval- |, for drunkenness and conduct ‘fren A a beds birty seeood Penney! i van to date Mareh 24. 1864, wih lore OF All pay fase and wernmen' |. Kirk, Twevty.Ofth Obio Volunteers, to date March 25, 1864, for habitual intem a First Lieutenant Jacob Greenwood, tb Missourt cavalry, to date March 25, 1864, for firing a building, (be property of a private citizen of Missiasippi, afver receiv. ing Orders Dot 10 do £0. Seccnd Lieutenant John F. Clark, Fifty eighth Tiitnois volunteers, to date March 25, 1864, with loss of all pay and a lowancos, for immorality, and the contrac. heome disease, which pbysically units him ation with the officers and mem of bis regiment DASMISEALS ATPROVED. ‘The orders of diamiseal ‘ore issued in the follow. * cases Dave been Cora d «iriivo, to dave Beplomber ifs | sfrique, te inet ¢ crdore of bis comman officer b Port Hudgon, on the Ww. to dato Fobruary 19, ‘Third regiment 968, for dipobey pen ibe held ef 1869, breach of arrest, and conduet unbecoming an officer aod gentleman. Second Lieutenant Peter Wessenstin. Ono Hundred and Third Pennsylvania Volunteers, to date February 27, 1864, with loss of ail pay and allowances, for leaving & picket post in tbe advance in the night time; going be- yond the lines without cause with two of his men; per- silting them to drink liquor, and drinking bimeelf ; firing bis pistol, to the alarm of the picket, and remain- ing absent until three o'clock in the morning, in derelic ‘on of his duty as an officer. DISHONORABLE MUSTER OUT. Upon the reports of his regimental commanaer and the Governor of Ohio, Captain Thomas Ross, Seventy seventh Obio Volunteers, bas been diehouorably musterod out of the service, to date September 29, 1863, for absence without leave. DISMIS8ALS REVOKED. ‘The orders of dismiseals neretofore issued in the fol- lowing cases have been revoked ;— Captain A. B, Stuart, Second regiment United States Sharpshooters, he having been previously honorably dis- charged upon tender of resignation. Second Lieutenant William A. Schmidt, Fifty-ffth New York Volunteers, and he is honorably discharged, a8 of the date of the order of dismigeal. RESTORED TO COMMIRBION. ‘The following officers, dismissed, are re- stored, provided the vacancies have not been filled by the Governors of their respective States:— Major J.Q. Anderson and Major R. Reinhold, Seven- teenth Pennsylvania cavalry, witb pay from the dato at which they rejoin their commands. Major W, W. Wilshire, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth ‘INinois Volunteers, Captain D. C. Holdredge, Twenty-third Wirconsia Vol- unteers. THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. PIRST SESSION, Senate. Wasuincron, March 31, 1864. CARRYING THR OVERLAND MAIL, ‘The bill to authorize the Postmaster Cevoral to contract for the carrying of the overland mail from Atchison, Mo., to Folsom, Cal., was passed. THE DRPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Mr. SHERMAN, (rep.) of Ohio, presented the memorial of the Cincinnati Horticultural Society, declaring that important and beneficial results from the establishment ot the Department of Agriculture had already become ‘wpperent, taking away all apology for further timid legis- lation regarding it, and therefore praying Congress to rustain it with liberal appropriations from the public treasury. Re/erred to the Committee on Agricukure, ‘THR ORDERS TO TARR PORERERION OF CHURCHES. Opn motion of Mr. Powmin. (opp.) of Ky., it was re solved that the Secretary of War be directod to transmit tothe Senate all orders that bave been iseued from his department, or by generals of the Army of the United States, authorizing any person or persons to take posses. sion of any church or churches, or house dedicated to the worship of God; or bouges or property belonging t» any denomination of Christians in the United States; and that he inform the Senate how many churches and how muecb property, and what kind and description, bas been taken possession of in pursuance of said orders, and where be same js situated, and to what denomination of Chris- ians the property ro taken belonged. COLLECTION OF TAXRS IN REURL STATES. Un motion of Mr. Pows.. it was resolved that the Secretary of the sesso be directed to transmit to the Senate the amount of money expended. the number of officers appointed and the salaries paid the same, to carry ont the act of Congress entitled ‘an act forthe collection of direct taxes in ingurrectionary districts within the United States, and for other purposes,’’ ap- proved June 7, 1852, and that he inform the Senate tl amount of money received into the Treasury from direct taxes in satd ineurrectionary distriets, under the pro- visions of raid act. and the quantity of land which has been sold for taxes in those districts. THE ORGANIZATION OF MONTANA TERRITORY. The House bill to provide a temporary government for ‘ADE, (TOD. K og questi ing on tl amentizuent of Mr. Wilk! to ‘Sure out word “white” in the fifth section, defining the qualifications of ‘voters'and ¢ligibility to office within the Territory. ‘The amendmont was adopted as follows:- Yuss—! . Brown, Chandler, Clark, Collat x ness, Dixon, Fessenden, Foot, Fc ‘Grimes, Hall, Har- jan, Harrie, H Morgan, Morrill, Nays—Mesara. B: a . Davie, Harding, Henderson, Johnson, Lane of Ind., eam) Fone, me: die, 4 reine Sherman, Ten Eyck, Trumbull, Van Wintle | and Wiliey—i7. urrPownu. toquived bow many intabitants there wees ir, POWRLL many inhabitants were in the Bomnes pew Territory. ADR lied there were twelve thousand inhabi- le of the mointaing, and twelve thousand on the other, and the population was being rapidly in creased en account of the new discoveries of gold Mr. Scwxer, (rep ) of Mass., would inquire wbat sag- gested the name of the new Territory of Moutana, Mr. Wank could not answer the question. Mr. Howann, (rep ) of Mich., by reference to his old Latio dictionary, found the word referred to a mountain- ous gosptey, fuch 08 thisymps described to be -aughter. f Mr. Jounson, (opp.) of Md., said if the object of Mr. Wilkinson’s amendment was to declare that tne Africans should have equal political rights under thie bill, he would suggest that be modify it so as to express such a Parpore, Mr. Wirnixson, (rp.) of Minn., desired to let bis amencment stand in the form in which it had been adopted, so that neitber the word white nor black should appear in the bill. Mr. SUMNER considered that Congress was as competent to interpret the meaning of the word ‘citizen” as any other boay. Mr. Jonmwsow bad a bigh respect for the Senator from Bianea ts, bet, notwithstanding his transceudant Abilities, be was of the opinion, and he bad the support of many learned Judges, that the question of the ricbts of persons of African desceut to citizenship was an open d made so by tbe constitution. He referred to of the Senute was held ip one hand and the deci<ioo of tho conrts in the other {t was barely possible that the weight 0! authority would be in the iatter. Mr. Hare, (rep.) of N. H.. said the decision of the Sa liegrace tothe land anda to the ce to theSupreme Court (Laugbter.) 1D passed ‘THE YRODIPITION OF LAVERY. Mr. Savisacry, (opp.) of Tel, then addreseed the on the joint reeolution to amend the constitution to prohibit slavery. He argued that it was the intention of the framers of the constitution to protect slavery 18 @ domestic institution as it oxisted at tne time of the formation of the federal compact. He denied that if this amendment received the sanction of three-fourths of the States it would affect those States which should protest againat it, The constitution was a contract detweea sovereign and equal States, to.be construed, as apy otber contract, according to it true meaning and purpose. and was not designed to regulate the title to property in the States. but great common pu which conld better be subserved by the States in the aggregate than sepa rately. Wecoul4 not now propose these amendments to all the States, because some eight or pine of them were out of the Union, and we did not pretend to cxercise con- trol over them. As for the border loyal States, Maryland agreed tothe policy of emancipation as @ man would agree to deliver his purse at the instance of a highway- ‘Man with a petol at his bead. Would the Senator that emanc!pation in Louisiana and Arkansas was of the sovereign people’ Take a your dayoneti not ope man ip fifty would approve your amendment or recognize your authority! ‘ou may succeed in Mat land, Lelaware and Missouri, in injuring those who b: ° injured you, but unless you cap bring all the seceded States under your yoke you will bave accomplished nothing by your proj amendmen: the constitu: lion: because if the siave is usedag a soldier, on recovery by his master bis title to him is unimpaired Mr. CLarK, (rep.) of N. H.. contended that under the constitution there were some things we were prohibited from doing—to revive the siave trade or pass a capita. tion tax Dil, As constitution gowbere probibited us from abolishing slavery it is clear that we thay do 80. He argued that it# great grow th to the con- stitution, though not created by it. ‘ag planted in it, and has been ‘enced round and protected by it, eo that 00 power short of the amendment of the constitution as now Proposed could root it out so that the fearful destinies of our sons on so many fields could be dispensed with. The resn!ts ofabe present war aro the growth from the seed of slavery, warmed into life by the conetitution. He woul not diame the patriotic founders of this govern. ment for acts, because they were surrounded by difficulties and did as well os they could, Washington besought bis c:untrymen to cherish and preserve the Unioun, His own State was the first to be the theatre of war for thore in arms to overthrow ; sad to say, his own bome could not to- day be visit: About the ‘accompaniment of a picket ward, Slavery, after baving abused its r the constitution to such ap alarming extent, Dow do- served to die. Blavery, being the Of the conatite tion, bad endeavored to smite ite guardian. He now wos Jo favor of revoking the letters uardianship. He be- lieved that, like Pharoah when would pot let the children of God go, curses would come upon us if we did RD RESIN twee aes ir. Davis, +5 MOV amend. ment asa mubetieatere mi “p That no negro or person negre sball be Suomen: oa Sette No quorum voting, ‘hose mother or mother itizen of the United States, or OF Wang place of Howse of Representatives. ‘Wamunaron, March $3. 1864. ‘THR DEPARTMENT OF INDIA AFFAIRS IR CALIFORMIA. MP. Smannon, (fop)) of Cal., from the Cothmities on from last week, said he bad already attempted to show from off.cial documents, that $b jeans of communica- tion Detween Washington and New York were notoriously ineufficient for the purposes of the government, and that, one line not being suifigent to do the business, the re- fugal of the use of ap additional live was in fact an inbi. vition of transit across New Jersey and a violation of the rights of commerce. The Camden and Amboy Com- was an odious It appeared from a yolamo published by tbat company—thoe ‘Blue Book” of New J ‘and register of greatnoss and official dignity—that the ead compan; bed taken New Jersey under their protection, and they eeu- sured and praised that State according to their inclina- tion, Their wealth was upprecedented. Their rates weré unjust, and their ipfr: laws of trade ‘was outrageous. everybody would read Governor er’s proclamation. If the Governor bad only consulted Calhoun be would have {ound hie State rights doctrine much more plainly stated and in better Englisb. In conclusion, he exp the hope that the House would squeich tbe monopoly. ‘The subject was passed over and the Huuse went into Committee on TUE NATIONAL RANK HILL. Mr. Sravene, (rep.) of Pa , offerod ag @ substitute for the thirtieth section, with a view to restore the seven per centum interest on loans, discounts, &c., the com- mittee having yesterday reduced it to six, providing it shall not be greater than the rate established by law in States where such institutions sball be located. Mr. ‘Stevens said if the banks chose to charge below seven centum they could do it, and there was nothing in he Jaw which compelled men to deal with them. He ‘would regard the vote on this amendment as a test ques- tion affecting the passage of the bill. ‘Mr. Brains, (rep.) of Me., in reply, said the banks seould take jess than Jogal rates without the authority Of this bill. The success of this schemo depended on driving the bavke of the states out of existence. He pro- pesed @ compromise, providing the interest shall be at ‘the rate established by Jaw in the State where such asso ciation is located, not to exceed seven per cent. He @ for one section of the country. For tweuty years the New England “fates bad charged six per centum, and there had never been such @ picthora of money as there was today seeking investment. If seven per centum should be adopted it would add one sixth more than was evor before paid, tailing op mechanics and men of enter- rise. PYar Houwan, (opp.) of Ind ,enid the common judgment of the country was against a higher rate of interest than six per centum. Seven per centum was higher than else- where on the face of the civilized earth. Mr. Kasson, (rép.) of lows, advocated Mr. Stevens? amendment. ‘he law now proposed should not be ob- structed by State legislation, The action here proposed ‘was to make the corrency uniform, and the regulation of the interest was justified under the constitutional clause that internal State commerce shall be under the contro! of Congress. Mr. Hicny, (rop.) of Cal, was in favor of ap amend- ment that the rate of interest shall not execed the rate established by the law of the State jn which the bank is established, and argued that the question of Interest did not affect the uniformity of the currency, Mr. Pine, (rep.) of Me., said they were secking to tax Jabor, pot in bebalf of the government, but for the benefit of banking capital. Mr, ALLEY, (rep.) of Mase., did not believo in tinker- tng the bill, as it Bad come from the able, intelligent, careful and wise Committee on Ways and Meavs. Put, Dy way of compromise, be offered an amendment, p;o- viding that any State shall bave the rigbs to reduce toe Tate of interest below seven per centom as applied to any inatitotion under thts ect, within its limits, and pro- viding furtber, tat the rate of interest so established shall not be less than the legal rate of interest in rad tate. oe aley’s amendment, together with the others, was ir. Stevens appealed to the Committee of the Whole to take the tion op bis substitute and determine whe- ther the imlerest should be uniform or mot, and pot at- be gd} ‘mar the ittons ot the bill and change it 7 ‘uniform currency ;? but this bill pro- pened to drive them out of circulation by the substi- Jution of three hundred millions of potes issued by tbe Mr. Coty, (rep.) of Cal, remarked that there was no Treason why tbe States should not have control of the interest. The notes can de made uniform by the per- establighing these banks. . MILLER, isa kas Y., opposed the regulation of the interest Dy the States. It should be left to Congress, in order Mave a atadle and uniform system of banking. ‘The question then taken on Mr. Stevens’ substi- tute, which was acreed to. | he substitute in effect restores the origical thirteenth sectien, which provides that every ase ciation may re- ceive, charge or retain op any loan or discount made, or upon any note, bill of exchange or other evidence of debt, interet! at the rate of seven per centum per annum. The knowwgly taking, receiving, reserving or charging a greater rate of interest is to be heldfand adjudged as a Torfeiture of the entire interest. Those Bering it may fe cover back in an section of debt twice the amount of in- terest thus paid. The section designating the places of redemption was amended 80 a8 to inciude &t. Lous, Louisville, Chicago, New Orleavs, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Pbiladeiphia, Boston, New York, San i'rancisco, Detroit, Pittsburg, Albany, Cleveland acd Milwaukee. ‘Mr. Braine moved to add Portland, and Mr. Fran, of New York, moved to add Baffaio, Both amendmects wore agreed to, Mr. Witson, (rep.) of lowa, moved to make New York the only place of redemption, Messrs Hoorn and Stevens opposed the motion, Mr. Brooks, (opp.) of N. Y., regarded this as a busi nese like atid practical proposition, New York being the ouly monetary cenire, and the oply place where a wni- form currency cat. be obtained Messrs. Aitey, (rep ) of Mase.. and Ranpaut, (opp ) of Pa., opposed the amendment. The latter viewed it as au attempt to strike down the Snancial interests of other cities, incluaing Fbiladelpbia. He hoped the House would give it a quietos. Mr. Witson defenced bis amendment, showing its fnan cial advantages to the West. Mr. SteveRs moved a substitute for Mr. amendment that the notes of each national asacciation shall be received by every other tational association at par, He was opposed to centralizing the redemption in a single city. Mr. Morn, (rep.) of Vt., said tf Mr. Stevens’ amend ment was adopied there was an epd of the system, and be hoped when the House eaine to vote on the amend. ments the committee have adopted tbey would reject the little villages added as places of retemption, Mr, Stevens’ amendment was rejected—b4 against 55. The amendment of Mr. Wileon, msking New York the only place of redemption, was fury discussed, Mr. Davie, (rep.) of N. Y., speaking in ,and Mr. Buow, (rep.) of Mo., against it. Mr. Witwon, of lowa, repeated that bis object was to secure 1 lower rate of exchange aud a uniform system of currency. After turther debate Mr. Wilson’s amendment was ro- jected, Mr. r pp.) of Wis., Moved an amendment, Proposing thet the notes be redeemed in goid He knew this was out of fashion, but he degired some of the gen- tiemen on the : ther side to inform him when the notes were to be redeemed and in what articie. undermine the confidence of the people in theig govern- ment, thereby aiding and comforting Jef Dat and further, if the gentieman wouid te!! the House he and his friends weuld help close the war. The Pacific coast would help materially to pay the gold. Mr. ELDRIDGE: Said be aud bis trieuds would give their aid and sympathy, {0 the other side when those in power would give the old currency of their tatbers; would restore the constitution which they bad wrested away, = when they would unite in the restoration of the Union. No further action was taken on tbe bill. the Meets rose, avd at five o'clock the House ad- ourned. NEWS FROM THE PACIFIC. Interesting from 0: and the Sand- wich Islands. San Francisco, March 20, 1964. Yesterday despatches from Oregon say that cold rain and snow bave prevailed over mort of that State during five days past. Reports from the Upper Columbia are very encouraging for miners. There will be plenty of snow on the moun- tains to supply water for spring and summer mioing along the streams having mountain sources. Dates from (he Sandwich Islands are up to March 12, The news is unimportant. Oa the 7th instant a meeting was held at Honolulu of parties interested in the caltiva. tion of sugar, cotton, rice, tobacco, &c., for the purpose of organizing planters’ societies. Terrible Work of ¢ mittee in Idaho=e Tw Hanged=The Snake War Path—-Emigration, &c. San Francisco, March 30, 1664. The steamer Golden Age arrived inst night from Papama. . Oregon despatches of to-day contain inte news from Tdabo, relating principally to tbe great exertions mide there for the suppression of crime, The Grand Jury of Boise county Bad returned twelve indictments for murders, sixteen [Or acsaulie with jutent to Rill and one | for mansiacgbter. 4 Vigilance Comniittee, bering @ thousand med, was making a clean sweep of the villains infesting Boaver Head county, They hung eleven men at Virginia, five at Big Hole, one at Deor Lodge and seven at Brier Rat. ‘The Indians on the Sake river wore committing rava- ges, They were armed with rifles and ebotgune, The rush of emigration from Oregon and California to Idaho is immense. “ The Dutch ship Cornelia sailed on the 28th for Hong Kong, with $850,000 in treasure, The jate rains bave beon of incalculable benefit to agri cultural and minibe interesis. ARRIVAL OF THE FULTON. Important from South Carolina and Florida. Terrifie Effects of the Equi- noctial Storn WRECKS AND DISASTERS AT SEA, UNION SUCCESSES IN FLORIDA. Activity of the Rebels in South Carolina. Genera: Seymour Relieved of His Command, &0., &., & ‘The steamship Fulton, Capt. Wotten, from Port Royal, 8. C., with passengers and the mails, arrived at this port yesterday morning. We have to tender our thanks to Purser McManus, of the Fulton, for bis politeness and promptitade in deliver- ing our packages. Mr. McMavnos makes the following report:—On Tues- day night, 29th, at nino o'clock, Cape Henry bearing about southwest, sixty-five miles distant, in a heavy gale from east southeast which veered to northeast, the night being very dark and the sea running very bigh, fell in with a large two-masted propeller, firing guos and making sic pals of distress, whigh were answorod by sending up rockets and bluelights and steamed for her, the Fulton being at that time under one engine, having disabled the after air pump the day previous, and was going very glow in consequence. After several attempts succeeded in communicating with the stranger, who reported having ber engines broken down, and wished the Fulton to lay by her during the night, and tow her intoaport. The wind at the time was so violent it was impossible to uo- derstand further. Kept ber in sight until two A. M. of the 30th, when, the Fulton being very Nght, baving no cargo aud but little coal, ‘and lying on her starboard side, a large amount of wa- ter accumolated in her lee bilge and engine room, requir- ing the whole force of the donkey pump and bilge injec- tions'to clear her. Was compeliead by necessity to go bead with all power and bring the ship’s bead to the wind and sea to relieve ber from the water in her, which took until five A. M. to do, whem the Fulton was steered to the southwest in search of the distressed vessel. At seven A. M., having run back the distance, could pot see axytbing of her. The weather being thick, and still blowing a gale, and taking into consideration the condition of the ship—being short of coal and very crank—was reluctantly obliged to proceed on our course, which was done at eight A. M. ‘We have several interceting items of news by the Ful- ton. ‘The steamer Continental arrived at Port Royal on the 26th ult, having left Portland, Mc., on the 19tb. Abe bad on board Company A and a detachmevt of Compasy B, Second Maine cavalry, and hed in tow when sbe sajied ship Frank Ball, which was joaded with men and horses On the 22d ult , owing to a strong gale from the porth- east, which drove the ship down a0 that abe collided with the steamer, they were obliged to cut the hawser which held her in order to prevent a violent collision, The gale lasted thirty bours, during which time they leat twenty-six horses. On the 23d passed a dead body, apparently kept afloat by a life preserver. They also passed parts of wrock, which ahowed that the storm bad done serious damage in-other quarters. On tbe night of the 24th they encountered severe giles from the south- east, and on the 25th, the storm still continuing, and only having four Gays’ supply of coal on board, they altered their course for Hilton Head, S$ C, They lost during the two storms fifty horses, and the remainder are so used up that it is aoubtfal whether they will ever be of any account. Private Michael Stuart died on board, and was buried at sea on the 24th. He belonged to Company A, and was @native of Maine. Captain Sumner, of the Continental, did everything that coald be done in order to save the horses, which it was feared at one time woald ail be lost. ‘They bave not seen the ship since they parted with her. The steamer Cosmopolitan, which arrived at Hiltop Head the morning the Fatton sailed, brought the intelli- gence that a naval expedition up the St. Johns river cap tured at Lake George the rebel steamer Hattie Brock, laden with 10) bales of cotton and a quantity of rice, tobacco and otber articles. It is reported that large amounts of cotton, tobacco, rice, &c., are secreted along the crecks. Brigadier General J. P. Hatch had gone to Jacksonville to release General Seymour, who was expected ut Hilton Head withio a short time. The rebels are reported to have taken a portion of their forces from our front at Jacksonville and Pilatks. The court martial of General Gordou was still progresa- ing. The eteamship Daniel Webster, witb troops, arrived on the 27th, at three o’clook P. M. Quartermaster G. C. Bingbam, of General Gilmore's staff, avd bis assistant, Mr. L. D. Cunningham, gavea splendid entertainment to the oflicers of the steamer Ful- ton on the night of Friday, the 25th olt. All the e rals ip the department were invited to attend. ‘On the 28th, passed three crew steamers, bound South, On the 20th, passed a screw steamer, suppored to be the Merrimac, bound South. Mr. Oscar G. Sawye Despatch. Hivtom Heap, S. C., March 27, 1864, THE BQUINOCTIAL GALR, which arrived oo time last week, was one of the most terrific of any we have experienced in many monthe. It extended tho entire length of the coast, and efleetualiy suspended all communications between the different poste in the department. Pegioning on Monday, the 2iet instant, it continued until Friday morning, blow!ng from nearly every point Ofthe compass, and at times ap proaching in strength and violence @ hurricane. So far as we bave learned, no serious damage has been sustained by any of the vessels belonging to this department Those that were out wheo the storm commenced succeeded ia reaching safe harbors, where they were imprisoved unt (be weatber cleared up agein. The sea outside was vory heavy, breaking on the deepest bars with terrific violence. St. John’s bar was one mass of seething, whirling foam, through which DO verse! dared to pass. The Cossack, Captain Downing, on which I eft Jacksoaville on the 21st, was detained at the mouth of the river until yesteraay morning, hich time she succeeded io crossing the bar, and arti bere last bight. DISASTERS ON THE COAST. The steamer Continental, from Portland the 17th, for New Orleans, with troops and borses, put in bere on Thorsday last for coal and for a harbor, She bad in tow when sbe started the ship Frank Ball, loaded with quartermaster's and commissary stores. encountering tbe gale south of Reory, it became imposible for her to take care of herself ard the ship. ana she was therefore obliged vo cast the sbip off and seave ber to Jook out for herself. The gale was terrific of Hatteras, apd the captain of the Continental reports falling in with an jmmenee quantity of drift wood aud cabin furniture, which jeace him to think that eome disaster had befallen ag eteamer or other vesee! in the vicinity, The body of ‘A Mad, With a life-preserver attached, was seen float to the water, but it was imporsible to pick him up obtain any clue to bis name or that of the unfortunate vesre! wrecked. ‘The Continental was com; to throw overboard a buthber of horses which she was cary to New Orleans. ‘The Coptinental is now coaling at Seal » and will Jeave to-day of to morrow for her destipation. REPEL MOVEMENT, becoming quite active about our out je ap aitack On our pick re repulsed at every por by the Seventy-cixth FeGper!vania regiment, Colonel ‘doing duty at tbat point. The rebels approach- tlarge fatboais, und came i force, evidently rt Of culting of our pickets Ip thi were foiled, and went back considers bly cut op. The Chippewa ards gave them @ taste of her fetal, wud ind 'y Joes open ther Ar other attempt ua foothold 0 the island the following night wee baited by Cavtain Kooss company, of the Seveuty-sixth, whieh fired several deadly volleye into the boais, and drove them off, No casualties occur- red o8 our aide in either afu. A HOSPITAL RURWED. The hospital of the Fifty.eixth New York Volunteers, Colonel Van Wyck, at Beaufort, was consumed by fire om Tuesday last. “Alithe patients were sa’ely removed by Surgeon Sol. Van Etten and Assistant Surgeon Mardepborg, aided by Chaplain Van Wyck, and placed in gemfortable quarters elsewhere, The Beaufort Fire Department—an offshoot of the New York department—was ont and per- formed excellent service, but the lack of water crippled its efforts and gaye the fire the upper band, The build~ ing was entirely consumed, logather witb a small portiom of the furniture belonging to the hospital. ‘A PLEABANT AFFAIR. Liout. Geo. C, Bingham, Quartermaster of Gen. Gillmore staff, entertained the officers of the Fulton at bis qui ters on Friday blast. A large number of promi« nent officers were present, among whom wer@ Brig, General R. 8. Foster, Col, 8. M. Alferd, Third New York Volupteers; Lieut. Col. Smith, Adjutant Geverel of the Department: Major Abeel, Capt. William Hutchinge, Cap- tains Dupton, Seeley, Bruges, and Col. Dunbar, Mayor ot Sutler’s Row, and the celebrated performer on the single string of a Jew’s harp, Mr. Ralph Tremblay, The sopper was all that could be desired, and the evening passed of in a festive style. A atofy performance, by Col. Dun~ bar and Capt. Allwood elicited immense applause. Jt was, as Crane observer, a ricochet affair, Quartermaster Bing- ham, aided by bis chief clerk. Mr Cunuingham, saecoed- ed in giving the most success‘ul entertamment of the season. Miss Dix, the well known philanthropist, arrived on the Fulton, and bas been engaged in visiting the hoepitats do the department. She wili visit Florida in a day oF wo. A MIRSIONARY COME TO GRIEF. Mr. James McCrea, 1 quoodam missionary, one of the shining lights in the Gideouite frmament—a preseber of the gospel according to the samts of that highly colored sect, ati exhorter of the loudest kind, a distr butor of old mong the contraband brethren’ and a general bene- of the emancipated slaves and hie own |ocket—bas recently come to grief, He was a poorbouse agent. He cared for the destitnte and needy, amorg whom he counted McCrea; and faithfully did he perform bis pbilan- and thereby great prott thropic duties, never forgetting McCrea gaining great credit with his persumrion an to himself. Coming to the department pox his arduous and peculiar and profitable jab enough of the good things and the earthly tm Iife to strike out into new fields of profit. Le has become alandboider. He has bought three plantation idly becoming a maguate in the jand. Finaly he fell, He sold fre water to soidiers. He was appre- hended, tried by military commission, and has certainly come 10 grie’. The details are so harr wing that ! confine myself to the more prominent in the case. He pleaded gullty to the charge of selling whiskey to soldiers, and was sentenced as follows:—''To be kent in jail during the seven days following the approval of this sentence; to stand each day of said seven days, between the hours of baif-past uine and haif-past eleven A M , in fropt of the Provost Marshal's office, with a ball and chain attached to his lett leg, and a’ pincard on hie back bearing the words I sold liquor to soldiers,’ to pay a fine of $500, or be confined six mouths at hard Ivbor, under charge of the Provost Marebal of the post, the ssid six menths to be in addition to the seven days above mentioned. and ov pay- tment of the fine, or upon expiration of the six monthe confinement, to be sent out of the departmeut, not tore turn during the reveltion.”” ‘The sentence was modified by General Saxton—upon what strange grounds the extract (rom his General Order will show :—! The proceedings. find:ngs acd septexce of the Military Commission, of which Brigadier Gencral Firney, United States Volunteers, ie President, in the case of Jas, A. McCrea, are approved. (Un account of bis family, go much of the sentence us requires & by} and chain to de attached to bis leg, and a placard on nis back bearing the words ‘I sold liquor to soldiere,’ is remitted. ‘The remainder of the sentence will be carried into efiect, under the direction of the Provost Marsbal of the post.” Exit MoCrea! OUNERAL SEYMOUR ¥l Brigadier General J. P. Hatch, who arrived by the Falton, has beeu ordered to Fiorida, to relieve Brigadier General T. Seymour of the command cf the Southern district of the Department of the South. Gcneral Sey~ mour is expected here in a few days. IMPORTANT FROM RED RIVER, LA. t With the Rebels at Teachoes—Four Plecesof Artillery and Two Huadred Prisoners Captared, dic. fr. Lovm, March 31,1866. ‘The New Orleans Delta of the 23d instant says:— Official information waa received this mormog that a reconnoiesance was made by General Mower to Teachors, seventy-five miles above Alexandria, ou the 2iet, where the enemy was met in eome force. A fight ensued in which we turned tl and captured four pieces of artilery, wi and two hundred prisoners. THE METROPOLITAN SANITARY FAIR. Special Order from Major Gi to the United States Troops in ¢! and Harbor of New York. ‘The following special order was issued by Major Geve- ral John A. Dix yesterday to the United States troops im the city and harbor of New York:= SPECIAL ORDER—NO. 79. Heapgrantrns, DaraRtaave of Taw Faer, New Yous City, March 31, 1864 The 4th of April having been designated for the open- tng of the Metropolitan Fair, the Mayor General command- ing directs, as an acknow edyment of tbe noble efforts tbe ladies of New York are miking to previte forthe com- fort of our sick and wounded soldiers, that the tro ps ia the service of the United States. in the city and harbor of F rebels’ flaok, ibeir cameos, New York, commanded by 7 tanoard, be paraded and reviewed in be First di- vision of the New York State al Guard, command. ed by Major General S¢ wera! Starnard will form line op the right of Major General Saodiord’s di- vision, io Fourteenth street, at two o'cloes P M. pre- cisely. The Qusrtermaster’s Department will furnish transportation to and from the forte in the bi By command Cuames Te Asejatant Adjatant General Official—Winson Banat GENERAL, ORDERS—NO. 2. Haapquanters, $718 Keerment. N.Y New Yous, March In compliance with brigade orders of thi Togiment will assemble at the armory, No. $96 Broad~ way,oa Monday, April 4, 1864, at 12 o'clock M, in fulb fatigue with overcoat aud white cloves, s0 participate in the parade at the opening of the M pitas Fawr for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission. Regimental line will be formed at balf-past twelve o'clock precisely. Commandants of companies must be im readiness with their commands promptly at the hour appoiuted. By order of Colorel 0, D, ASHLEY, A. G, Mowtoomeny, Adjutant. The Contr’ tons of the Polfee. Centra DEPARTMENT oF THE METROPOLITAN 300 Mctemery Steer, New Yor. March 28, 1864. Mrs. Euten R. Staosa, Treasurer Metropolitan Fair Asso tion: Mapam—I take pieagare in transmitting to you the sum of four thousand dollars, being the amount contributed by the police force of New York in aid of tne United States Sanitary Commission. Tebould be guilty of an injustice to the Police Depart- ment, natroimen and officers if | neglected this opportu. nity to express my sincere gratification in beiag maa the medium of this voluntary and substantial offering of sympathy ou their part with the objects of the Metro- politan Fatr. Since the outbreak of the rebellion thie depar(ment hae voluntarily contributed upwards of sixty thousand dollar for the relief of soldiers, farnilies and kindred objects and are still engaged in sustaining, by montbh!y contribatiens, a fund instituted nearly three years ago. from which the 1m lies of all who have resigned frow tbe poiice and ea- listed in the army derive a comfortabie suppert. Wish- ing you all the success the most sanguine cap anticipate, 1am, yours respectfully, 4 ni THOMAS C. ACTON, Presideat. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE TREASURER. Mrrroromran Fain ror og ‘Usirep Stares Sasrtary Commrssion, March 28. 1504. The Ladies’ Executive Committee of tbe Metropel.:an Pair beg to acknowledge the receipt of four thousand det. lars from the police force of the city of New York, through Mr. Thomas C. Acton, President, and to thank the members of {his aseociation for their generous sup- port apd contribution. ELLEN R. STRONG, Treasurer. Proposed Gene Holiday. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Ag great preparations are being made to inaugurate the Sanitary Fair on Monday vext by & grand military oe : bi ing to take ad FORMATION OF A NEW MINIGTRY—THEIR POLt- cy, Bro. . Mowrneat, March 31, 1864 The Canadian Ministry has been formed. Sir E. B. Tuche is Premier Receiver General and Minister of Militia; Mr. Cartier, Attorney General for Canada East; sr Gah, Finalice Minister; Mr. Chapais, Commissioner of Public Works Mr. MoGee, Minister of Agriculture; Mr. Langevia, Solictior General for Canada Bast; John A. McDonald, At~ torney General for Canada West, Mr, Campbell, Crowm Lands; Mr. Foley, Postmaster General sim paon, Provineial Secretary; Mr, Cockburn, Sclicitor General for Canada West. Btated to be the defence of the counter” ering cflective of the military force, every” to maintain avd extend the rec) treaty; the readJurtment of the cabal tolls, tbe of the goveroment to Ottawa City: measures for velopment of the northwest and ite improvement of seas eard commanicition. The general poliey of the admia- jstration i¢ to de governed bY these great consttuthoas principles which have so long guided the moiher counte x. The House i¢ to adjourn ti) see dd