The New York Herald Newspaper, May 11, 1864, Page 5

INTERESTING FROM THE SOUTH. JEFF. DAVIS’ MESSAGE IN FULL. NOTHER DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. ive Thousand Bales ef Cotten De- sireyed at Macon. ‘FIGHTING IN MISSISSIPPI. TRE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON, &., be as. Jeff. Davis’ M Kee “To Tam Senate anv Houst oF RerResentatives OF THe Con- FKDRRATE STATES OF AMERICA: — You are assembled under circumstances of deep inter. ‘est to your country; and it ts fortunate that, coming as you do, newly elected by the people and familiar with ‘the condition of the: various localities, you will be the Dotter able to devise measures adapted to meet the wants of the public service without imposing unnecessary bur- -dens on the citizen. The brief period which has elapsed ince the last adjournment of Conzress bas not afforded ufficient opportunity to test the efficacy of the most im portaut laws then enacted , nor have the events occurring in the ioter: been such as materially to change the ‘state of the country. ‘The unjust war commenced against us, in violation of th ts of the States, aud in usurpation of power not delogated to the government of the United States, is still characterized by the barbarism with which it bas here. tofore been conducted by the evemy. Aged men, help jogs women and children appeal in vain to the humauity ‘which should be inspired by their condition, for immu nity from arrest, incarceration or banishment irom their homes, Plunder and devastation of the property of non- combatants, destruction of private dwellings and even of edifices devoted to the worship of God, expeditions or- ganized for the sole purpose of sacking cities, consign. ing them to the flames, killing the unarmed inbabitanti ‘and inflicting horrible outrages ou women and children, are some of the coustantly recurring atrocitios ot tho invader. It cannot reasonably be pretend- od that such acts conduce to avy end which ‘their authors dare avow before the civilized world, sooner or later Christendom must mete out to them the condemnation which such brutality deserves The suf- ferings thus ruthlessly inflicted upon the people of the in. ‘vaded districts has servec! but to illustrate their patriot. ism. Eutire unanimity snd zeal for their country’s cause have been jre-eminently conspicuous among those whose Sucrifives have beea greatest. So the army which has Dorne the trials and dangers of the war, which has been subjected to privations and disappointments, (tests of manly fortitude far more severe than the brief fatigues and perils of actual combat), bas been the ceatre of cheerfulness and bope. From the camp comes the voice ‘of the soldier patriot invoking each who is at home, in ‘the sphere be best may fill, to devote his whole euergies ‘to the support of a cause. in the success of which their confidence has never faltered. They, the veterans of many a bard fought field, tender to their countr; Out limit of time, a serviee of priceless value to us, one ‘which posterity wil hold in grateful remembrance. In considering the state of the country, the reflection ‘Daturally suggested that this is the Third Congress of the ‘Confederate States of America, Tho vistonal govern- formed, its Congress held four sessions, lived ‘appointed term and passed away. ‘The permanent gov- ernment was then organized, its different departments establisned, a Congress elected, which atso held four ses- Bions, served its full constitutional term and expired. ‘You, the Second Congress under the permanent govern- mont, are now assembled at the time and place appointed ‘dy law for commencing your session. All these events have passed into history, notwithstanding the threat of Our prompt subjugation, made three years ago, by a people that presume to assert a title t govern ‘whose separate and joaependent Cie og Med re- cognized by treaty with ice and Great Britain in ‘Ty threo. geverations, Yet. these very govern: iy ge et 4 ments, in disregard of duty and treaty obligetions which ‘Dind them to recogntze as independent Virginia and other States, jist in countepancing, by moral i vot in Loe alte R= S| action, “the claim set up by the Executive of a ign govern: ment to exercise despotic sway over the States thus Feoognized, and treat the invasion ot them by their former limited and special agent as though it were the attempt of a sovereign to suppress a rebellion against lawful authority. Ungenerous advantage has been taken Of our present condition, and our rights bave been vio- lated, our vessels-of-war detained in ports to which they ‘bad been invited by proclamations of neutrality, and in one instance our flag also ingulted where the sacred right of asylum was su; to be secure; while one Of these governments has contented itself with simply doprecating by deferential representations the conduct ‘of our enemy in the constantly recurring instances of bis contemptuous disregard of neutral rights and flagrant ‘violations of public law. It may be that foreign govern- ‘ments, like our enemies, bave mistaken our desire for «peace, unreservedly expressed. for evidence of exhaus- tion, aod have thence inferred the probability of success 4n the efforts to subjugate or extermioate the millions of ‘human beings who, in these States, prefer apy fate to ‘Gubdmission to their savago assailants. I see uo prospect of an early change in the course here tofore pursued by these governments; but when this de Tusion shall have been dispelled, and when our indepen- dance, by the valor and fortitude of our people, shall ave been won against all the hostile influences com. Dined against us, and can no longer be ignored by Open foes or professed neutrals, this war will have left, ‘with its proud memories, a record of many wrongs, which it may not misbecomve us to forgive—some for which we may not properly forbear from demanding re- dress Inthe meantime. it is enough for us to know that every avenue of negotiation is closed against us; ‘that our enemy is making renewed and strenuous efforts for our destruction, and that the sole resource for us, a8 8 people secure in the justice of our cause and holding our Liberties to be more precious than all other sessions, 18 to combine and apply every ‘of power for their defeuce and preservat Ov the subject of the exchange of prisoners I greatly egret to be unableto xive you satistactory information. The government of the United States, while persisting Jn faivure to execute the terms of the cartel,make oce - sional deliveries of prisoners, and then suspend actioa without apparent cause. 1 confess my inability to comprehend their policy or purpose, The prisoners Deld by us, 1 spite of hamane care, are perisbing from the inevitable effects of imprigonment and the home fickness produced by the hopelessuess of release trom continement. The spectacle of their suffering augments Our longing desire to relieve from similar trials our own brave men, who have spent so many weary months fo acrue! and useless imprisonment, endured with he. Toic constancy. ‘The delivery, after a suspension of so ‘weeks, bas just been resumed by the evemy give no assurance of intent to carry out the cartel, terruption of the exchange may recur at any moment. The reports of the Nepartments, herewith submitted, are roferred to for full information iu relation to the mi tors appertaining to each, There are two of them on ‘which I deem it necessary to make special remark. ‘The report of the Secretary of the Treasury states facts justifying the conclusion that the law passed at ¢he last session for the purpose of withdrawing from Circulation the large excess of Treasury notes bercto- fore issued, has had the desired effect, und that by the Ast Juy the amount in circulation will baye been re- duced to a sum pot exceeding $230,000,000. It is be- lieved to be of primary importance that no further issue of notes should take place, and that the use of the credit ‘of the yovernmen! be restricted to the two other modes provided by Congress, viz: the sale of bonds and the issue o! certificates bearing interest, for the price of ‘of $200,000,000 to our circulation, believed to be alread: ample ‘for the business of the country, The addi- tion of this ‘large sum to the volume of the cur- rency would be attended by disastrous effects, and would produca the speedy reourrence of the ‘evils from whieh the funding law hes rescued the coun. try. [four arms are crowned with the success which ‘we bave 60 much reason to bope, we may well expect that this war cannot be prolonged beyood the current year, avd nothing would so moch retard the benificent jotlueoce of peace on ai] the interests of our country, as the existence of @ great mass of currency not redeemavie io com, With our vast resources, circulation, if restricted to ite present volume, would be easily manage- able, and by gradual absorption in payment of public dues would give place to the precious metala, the only asia ot a currency adapted to commerce with foreign countries. In our present circumstances I know o no mode of providing for the public wante which would entail sacrifices so great as a fresh iseue of Iressury notes, and [trust that you wit concur in the propristy Ot absolutely forbidding avy crease of those now in cir- lation. Officers have heen appointed and despatched to the ‘trans Mississippi States, and the necessary measures taken for the execution of the laws, epacted to obviate sdeiays io administering the Tre: and other Exec tive Departments in those Stat Metent time has not slapeed to ascertain the results. In relation to the most important offall subjects at tho Present time—the efficiency of our armies in the field—it 4s gratifying to assure you that the discipline and in- struction of the troops have kept pace with improve. ment in material and equipment. We have reason to congratulate ourselves op the results of the lexialation on this subject and on the incressed administrative energy Jn the different barenux of the War Departmont, and may not unreasonably indulge anticipations of commensurate "Foe orgaatation of reserves a in progreen 0 OF; reserves and 1 hoped they will ‘be valuable in affording local protection ‘without requiring details aod detachments from active force. Among the recommendations contained in the of the Secretary of War, your attention is specially in- svited to those in etiot, jon is ougaectoa ou the following subjects, viz:>— The tenure of office of the ral officers in the pro- visional army, and a proper discrimination in the com: pensation of the different The provision required of invalid ofcers who have resigned iD consequence of wounds or sickness cou- tracted while in the service, ‘The amendment of the law which deprives officers in the field of the privilege of ‘wy: rations and thus odds to that _eaverrenenett, of conferring the ‘The organization of the general staff of the army, in olation to which a special message will shortly be ad. dronsed to you, containing the rexsons which compelled meq (0 withhold me anoraval of @ bill gassed bv wqur NEW YORK HEBALD, WEDNESDAY, MAY U, 1864.-WITH SUPPLEMENT. predecessors at too late a period of the session to allow ‘time for returning it for their resonsideration. The necessity for an increase in the allowance Bow made for the transportation of officers travelling under orders. Tee eels of Providing officers for the exeoution of the conscri jaws. ihe ee ‘of securing greater despatch and ware regular administration of justice in examining and dis posing of the records of cases ror mee from the courta artial and military courts in yoo ntevents of the war are bighly creditable to our troops, exbibiting energy and vicilance combined with the habitual gallantry which they bave taught us to expect on all occasions, ‘We havo beea cheered by im. portant and valuable successes 10 Fiorida, Northera Mis- sissinpi, Western Tenvesseo and Kentucky, Western Louisiana and Eastern North Carolina, reliecting the highest honor on the skill aud conduct of our commanders, ‘and on tho incomparable soldiers whom it is their privi- Joge to lead, A naval attack on Mobile was 80 Succoss- fully repulsed at the outer works tbat the attempt was abandoued, and the nine months’ siege of Charieston has bees practically suspended, leaving that noble city and ite fortresses, imperishable movuments to the skill and fortitude of ‘its deienders. The armies in Northern Georgia and in Northern Virginia still oppose, with un sbaken (font, a iormidable barrier to the progress of the jovader; and our geperals, armios and people are ani- mated by cheerful confidence. Let us, then, while resolute in devoting all our energies to seouring the realization of tue bright auspices which encourage us, not forget that our humble and most grate- fui thanks are due to Him, without whose guidance and protecting care all bumaa eflorts are of no avail, and to whose interposition are due the manifold successes with which we have been cheered, — JEFFERSON DAVIS. Ricumonp, May 2, 1364. Operations in Misstssippt. Demovouis, May 5, 1864. A special to the Meridian Clarion, from Tangipaboa, 00 the 4th, says that advices trom Otlve Branch are just received, stating that after eight hours’ desperate fighting our forces repulsed and drove the enemy across Thomp- 80's creek, ‘The enemy numbered fifteen hundred; our forces only eight hundred, Reinforcements are rapidly being sent forward to Colonel Powers. Another despatch trom the same, dated 3d, via Summit on the 4th, says that Colovei Jobn Scott, commanding a cavalry force of six hundred men, engaged tive thousand Yankees from Baton Rouge id Port Hudson, under General Androws, and afier several hours’ fighting—in which Colonel Powers, Major Ogden and Lieutenant Powers behaved with distinguished gallantry—be repulsed them with beavy loss, including Colonel Lordman, of the Fourth Missouri cavalry, killed, and a large number wounded. Our loss is five wounded. The fight took place near live Branch creek. The enemy are in full retreat to- wards Baton Rouge, and Major red. Ogdon, commanding Winglicld’s cavalry, Z. «May 6, 1864 A destructive fire occurred tu East Macon to day, which burnt two large cotton warehouses, several other butid- ings, and about five thousand bales of cotton, A small amount of cottoa belonged to the government. The Victory of Price in Arkansa: Meniptan, May 5, 1864. Information from trans Mississippi contirms’ former rumors of a battle betwoon Price and Steele, in which the Contedorates gained a complete victory. Steele is said to have lost an entire wagon traia. There is nothing further from Kast Louisiava. The cars resumed their regular trips to Brandon on Sunday. An Advance on Yazoo City. Demorous, May 5, 1864. Information from Mississippi states that General Kmory, with ten thousand infautry, two batteries of artillery, and two bundred and fiity cavalry. all under General McArthar, were advancing towards Yazoo City, and en- camped the night before ast eight mile below Mechanics urg. The Siege of Charleston. Cuarteston, May, 6, 1864. The bombardment of Fort Sumter continues with spirit, From Friday morning until dark on Saturday, three hundred end ninty-five mortar shells were thrown ‘at the Fort from the enemy’s batteries. This severe fre was likewise kept up on Sunday ‘Twelve shells were thrown into the city on Saturday and ten op Sunday. Several mere vessel eit laden, passed the bar on Saturday, going sout! rd. It is not unlikely that these may be a portion of reinforcements for Farragut. IMPORTANT IF TRU Ship Avon, of Boston, Burned by the Rebel Privateer Florida. The Reported Destruction of the Huntsville and Another Union Gunboat, ae, &e., ke. The brig Mary, Captain Martin, of Barbados, arrived yesterday from Rio Grande, brazil, whence ghe sailed on the 9th of March. On the 2ist ult.,at midnight, in latitude 14 23 north, longitude 53 45 west, was boarded by the rebel steamer Florida, as reported by the officer who came on board. He supposed us to be the American brig Lark, of Balti- more, Captain Bullock, from Rio Grande for Barbados, with mules, The officer roported that the Fiorida, three weeks previousiy, had burned the ship Avon, of Boston, from China for the United States, and part of the crow joined the pirate, (The brig Lark, above spoken of, was at Rio Grande when the Mary sailed, on the berth for Barbados.) The Richmond Whig, of the 3rd inst., says that the fol. lowing official despatch from Fort Fisher was received yesterday by Secretary Mallory: — Hon. 8. R. MALLORY, Secretary of the Navy:— Sin—I have authentic intelligence by the Greyhound, from Nassau, that the Florida has sunk the Huntsville and another gunboat in the West Indies. Colonel LAMB. The Huntsville is agcrew steamship, of eight hundred and seventeen tons and five guns, and one of the East Gulf squadron, The Coburn Testimon . GREAT GATHERING OF THR FANCY AT THE CITY ASSEMBLY ROOMS—EXHIBITIONS OF FISTIC SKILL, FENCING, DANCING, BTC.—THE CHAMPION PRE- SENTED WITH A BELT. The testimonial got up for the benefit of Joe Coburn, on the eve of bis departure for Purope, was @ decided suc- cess, and must have been very gratifying to the cham- pion and his numerous friends. The City Assembly Rooms wore crowded to suffocation for a full hour before the coremonies commenced, and intense anxiety was manifested to get soats as pear the stage as possible. Sam Davis acted as master of ceremonies, and, at the ‘urgent solicitations of the audience to commence opera- tions, introduced to their notice Joseph Wood, whose per formance with the Indian clubs brought the house do wn, Whitney and Cornel! followed with a capital set-to with the gloves, and afforded the spectators huge delight. The men were well matched and exhibited eousider- able skill in the use of the gloves. Tommy Thompson then performed a jig, which did not appear to exci ttention, A negro dancer came to the rescue, however, and kept the audience in good humor, J. M. Smith's bone solo was much applauded, and was Toally deserving of praise. Master Richard Aili, a boy about ten years of age. followed with a dance and & song, in which the abolitionists were handled without gloves. povieed Richard was encored, and concluded with “a walk aronnd.’? Michel Coburn (a brother of the champion) and John Lane then engaged each other with the gloves, pounding eich other like good fetlows, to the intense delight of the ancy.’ Lane was pretty well punished, but stood up to the work like man, and left the ring’ apparentiy in the beet humor. Harry Hill followed with Indian clus weighing forty pounds, and was warmly applauded. The set to between Mike Noonan and Ed. of was one of the dost The contestants both jeft the ith bloody noses and battered faces, m:ch to the delight of the spectators. Edward Maloney and Wm. Rennett followed with @ scramble fight, in which they showed considerable skill. They exhibited but litte training in the art of boxing, however. James Hawiey and William Douneily did a little better, and received the usual rounds of applause Master Richard Hill's «Essence of Old Virginia’ was not so good ag his song, and seemed to weary the “boys.” The little fellow exerted himself to the uimost, however, and will in time prove a yaluable addition to some minstrel com. Brooklyn, the evening. ery, bit any. y Mecer . Hein and Frederick varied the nature of the entertainment by giving an exbidition of their skilt with the foils. They were dressed for the occasion, fenced 1, and made a favorable ‘mpression on the more intel. portion of the assemblage, Jas. Coburn and John et to followed, but without apy incident worthy of remark. PRESENTATION OF THR NRLT. The master of ceremonies then introduced the cham- pion, who would amuse the audience with a set-to with the Unknown." Coburn was received with great onthu- siasm, and whon be commenced sparring every move mont of his body was watched with breathiess attention. ‘The firat round being ‘coneluced, Izzy Lazarus, the vete- ran pueilist, appeared in the ring with a stiver belt in his han nd prosented it to Joe with the following re- It th a deal of pleasure that I now present to you this belt, for your many condact, both in and out of the ring. it has Boon en up by the subscription of afew friends. and | am sure the audience will be glad to see it ene to you. May you bring it back from the Old try, with the other laurels which | hope you will win there, abd live long to v i on bebaif of Coburn, to bave a manly fight with hoped to add still further lustre to the Amer! can The champion then tried on the belt, and finished hia fet to with the Unkoown in his usual dashing and scien- tite ee which the audience adjourned in the best apirits, Proceeds of the exhibition will not $1,000 at least. Ooburn qatla for London on Saturday, NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. How the War Despatches are Re-| Brilliant Naval Fight in the Vicialty ccived in Congress. Passage of the Wational Bank Bill by the Senate, &., &e., &e. Wasmnatox, May 10, 1864 HOW TH® WAR NEWS IS RECKIVED BY CONGRESS, BTC. The despatch from Geveral Butler, which was read ip the Senate and House this afternoon, was received with enthusiasm, In the House thore waa general applause on the repubilcan sido; but the democrats reve:ved it gene- rally in silence, Much confidence is felt here in Genera! Rutlor's success and many believe that in a few days he wil! occupy Kich* mond, The military movements are still the all-absorb- fog subject of interest bere. There is an absence of news in reference to operations since Saturday, which is construed favorably. The confidence in Genera Grant and in the success of his combination is groatly increased by the results attained thus far, and although his future plan of operations is pot tully known, still it is belived that General Lee has at length met bis match, and that in duo timo the great work of destroying his power for evil wilt be accomplished. THE DEATH OF GENERAL SEDGWICK. The announcement of the death of General Sedgwick is received with universal regret, and it is conceded that this is the greatest loss which bas thus far been expert- enced. PASSAGE OF THE BANK BILL RY THE SENATE. Tho Senate to-day finally passed the Bank bill, It has been considerably amended in the Sena THE INTERNAL TAX BILL. The Tax bill will be taken up immediately and put througt as rapidly as possible, consistent with the dilatory mode in which busivess is transacted in that body. GRANT AND BUTLER FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRE- SIDENT. Some gentlemen met here this evening and formed @ campaign club to advocate a Presidential ticket with the names of Grant for President and Butler for Vice Presi- dent. NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED. The Senate in executive session to-day confirmed the Domination of Colonel Francis Fessenden, son of Senator Foesenden, as a Brigadier General; also Daniel Gantt, of Omaha City, United States Attorney for Nebraska. Charles S, Shingood, of Penusyivania, Additional Pay- master. SETTLEMENT OF PRIZE CLAIMS. During the month of April the Fourth Auditor of the Treasury settled 3,299 claims (or prize money, amounting to $506,983, Awards have recently been made in the caseg of the Weehawken, Cimmerone and Nahant. First class firemen secure $533, scamen $320, laudsmen $213, and cooks $427. THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS. FIRST SBESION. Senate. ‘Wasarvcton, May 10, 1864. ‘THE WAR CLAMS OF ALIENS, Mr. Sumwar, (rep.) of Mass., from the Committee of Foreign Affairs, reported back the bill for the adjustment of the claims of aliens arising out of the present war. BQUALIZING THE GRADE OF LINE OFFICERS OF THE NAVY. Mr. Hats, (rep ) of N. H., introduced a bill to amend the act to establish and equalize the grade of line officers of the navy. Referred. TRADE WITH THR RED RIVER OF THR NORTH. Mr. Caanpier, (rep.) of Mich., trom the Committee on Commerce, reported @ bill to facilitate trade on the Red river of the North. VRIERAN VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS, Mr. Wrg0n, (rep.) of Mass., called up the House bill to authorize the organization of the Veteran Volunteer Engi- Reers of the Army of the Cumberland. ‘The clause authorizing bounties heretofore given to veterans on re enlisting was stricken out, aud the bill passed. PREVENTION OF SXUGGLING. ‘The bill to prevent smuggling was called up by Mr. Cranpier, as unfinished business, and after uvimportant amendments, was passed. PROCERDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASRS. Oa motion of Mr, Trumbull, (rep.) of Lli., the bill regu- lating proceedings in criminal’ cases, which’ had been re- nee from the Judiciary Committee, with the substitute Mr. Jobnson, was taken up, The substitute was ai led in the section relative to y allowing the defendant five treason as a capital offence ‘and the roast two peremptory challenges {a all cases. bill went over. THE NATIONAL BANK BILL PASSED BY THE SENATR. The morning hour having expired, the Bank bill was resumed, the question pending on Mr. Collamer's amend- ment to the third section, providing that the banks shall retain one-quarter of the goid secured as interest on the government bonds as a reserved fund until the resump- tion of specie payments, which was rejected—yeas 15, pays 20. Various amendments to the bill were offered by Messrs. Henderson and Cowan, and were rejected. Mr. Sherman's amendment was adopted. It strikes out {n the thirty-second section lines one, two, three, four and “That each association shall se- of the Comptrolier of the Cur- Tency, an association in either of the cities named in the preced ction, at which it will redeem its circulating notes at par,”’ and insert in lien thereof, * That eact aseo- eration organized in section sbili select, trolier of the Curre: York, at which it will jem ita circulating notes at arate 0; exchange for ail cities west of the Alleghany mountains not exceeding one-fifth of one per centum, and for ail cities east of the Alleghany Mountains at par: and each of such assceiations may keep three-fifths of its lawful money reserve in cash deposits im the city of Now York, and each association not organized in the cities named in the ceding section shall select, subject to the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency, an association in cither of the cities named in the preceding section, at which it will redeom its ciroulating notes at par.’’ passed by a vote of 30 Yxas—Mensrs. Anthony, new , Clark, Con Foot, Dixon, Dooiitue, i Fone: ; d, Howe, Lane of Ind., Lane of rr Rameay. Bherman 1, Van Winkle, Wil: wi be rs, Buckalew, Cowan, Davis, Grimes, Hen Rich»rdson, Riddle and Saulsbury. ‘The bill as amended goes back go the House, RXKCUTIVE SRASION. The Senate then went into execut wards adjourned, session, and afte:- House of Rep) ntativ Wasurvotow, May 10, 1864. THE CARE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS SENTENCED TO THR PENITENTIARY. Mr. Witson, (rep.) of lowa, reported the Senate bill authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to contract for the care and employment of persons sentenced to the penitentiary by the United States authorities. The ar- rangement applies to States or Territories in which there ‘are no such institutions, ‘The bill was passed, THR MISSOURI CONTESTED RLACTION CanR. The House then resumed the Missouri contested elec- tion case of Broce against Loan, the sitting member. Mr. Broce presented bis own case, contondin, there had been military outrages on t} to such an extent as to vitiate the olection. The opposi- lien side of the House were right on the question, and the reason be had addressed the other side was tha bering the declaration of the Saviour, who came to call sivoers, not the righteous, to repentance, he desired to convert a suiticient number to send the election bacx to the jeople. Mr. Grins! an (rv) of Iown, wished to know whether the gentleman (Mr. Bruce) meant to say that all on the Tepublican side were sinners. Mr. Bacer replied:—By nomeans, He had never voted for a republican or democratic candidate for l’reaideat or member of Congress, and thonght be never would. He thereiore appealed to ‘no party.” There was no blot on bis Unionism, and he had oxeried bimeeif by speech and Otherwise to prom te the cause of the Union, Mr. Loan addressed the House, speak! be sald, for the loyal i@, and net for himself, advocated their cause and not bis own, He denied the positions | Assumed by the contestant. Mr. Broce concinded the debate. | The House, by tweive majority, rejected the first reeo- lution, that Mr. Lean i not entitled, and adopted the second resolntion—that Mr. Bruce is pot entitled to the feat; so Mr, Low won the seat. © ANNOUNCEMENT OF GIN. BUTLER'S BUCCREB. ‘The Srraxen (Mr. Colfax) caused to be read to the House A communication from the Secretary of War, enclosing & copy of General Butler's despatch about bis successes, Ac. Ite reading was tollowed by appiause, THR CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION FILL. The House cousidered the Senates amendments to the Consular and Diplomatic Appropriatien bill, The House adjourned. ‘Wasmxarow, May 10, 1864. Since the onward movement of the Army of the Poto- Mac the rebel guerilia bands under Mosby and White are said to be lurking in its rear, picking up abandoned forage an. destroying such government property as |t was found inexpedient te remove. Judge David C. Sanford died at haifpast ten o'clock Adin mornine at bia roeidanre to this Dlage, THE DRAFT. Postponement of the Drawing im this City, Karly yesterday B- gadior Goneral Hays received orders from the War Department indefinitely postpouing the drat in the Fourth, Fifth, Righth and Ninth Congressional districts, while no mention was made of the Sixth and Seventh districts. 1L was supposed from this that the dra{t was to go oa iu these two omitted districts; but, or dors were received at a later hour postponing the draw- tng (or the whote city. Tue following order waa received by Goneral Hays yes- torday :— Brigadier General Wivtam Haws, A. A. Provost Marshal General, New York city — Require boards of euroiment in your State to commence immoeaiatoly and carry out promptly and thoroughly the Sixth section of the amended Koroiment act. Lot tho boards appoint and put the necessary euro'ling officers to duty without delay, and let tho questions of striking from the lists the names of persons not lixble to duty be THE REBEL RAM ALBEMARLE. of Roanoke Isiand. Recapture of the Gunboat Bombsbell, A NUMBER OF PRISONERS TAKEN, Retreat of the Ram Up the determined by the boards as promptly a: Roanoke, It is desired to gota revised and corrected ke. tbe earliest doy possible. Whenever the execution of se a. this order contiicte or interferes with orders or duties connected with the curreat draft, it must yield aod be Suspended as far as may be necessary to give precedeuce to the business of the draft. “_ JAMES B. FRY, Provost Marshal General. Tho provost marshals in this division of New York have been directed by General Haya to carry these in- structions into offect as s00n as possible. Mr. Goo. H. Hart's Despatch. Nawngny, N.C., May 7, 1866 THR NAVAL FIGHT, Great is the rejoicing in North Carolina, Simultaneous- ly and authentically the aunouncemontg are made that the rebels have retired (rom the siege of Newbero, and that the rebel rams are destroyed or discomilted. The boat that has just arrived from Koanoke Island brings tho pleasing in- telligence of a terrific naval combat between the rebel ram Albemarle add seven Union guaboats, in which the gunboats were triumphont, O1 Thursday, the Sth inst., at half-past one o'clock P, M., the ram, accompanied by its satellite, the Cotton Plant, aud the army gunboat Bombshell. captured by thom at Plymouth, appeared at the mouth of the Rownoke river, The gunboats Miami, Whitebead, Ceres and Commodore Hull were lying close to the river, in the Sound. On perceiving tho ram de- signing to enter the Sound, they mae off as if fearful 0 am encounter, but only anxious to draw the ram into the Sound. The ram and followers pursued for about twelve miles, when the gunboats Sassacus, Wyalusing and Matta- desert (double ender-) appeared. Our gunboats, seven in pumber, Immediately opened fire, and a terriflc engage- mont ensued, listing from five until eight o’clock P. M. ESCAPR OF THE COT ON PLANT—THS B MBSIILL RETAKEN, During the early part of the battle the Cotton Plant succeeded in making her esc pe, and the the ram, fring rapidly, slowly and steadily, retreated up the Sound, The gunboat Bombshell was soon retaken, with all om board, some thirty-four in numb-r, THE ATTACK BY TH® SA88ACUS, AND RESULT, The Sassacus, having an tron prow, steamed at full speed and ran into the ram, striking it abaft the contre, but apparently without inficting any fjucy on it, The Drawing tn the Third District To-Day. In the ird district, of Brooklyn, the draft, it is be- lieved, will go on, and the following will bo the allotment to the various wards:— Ward. No. to be balay bars No. tobe Drawn. 1 Trevtoy, May 10, 1964. The draft for the Second district commenced to day fn this city, Ocean county and Matteawan (ownship, in Mon- mouth, Monmouth will be proceoded with to-morrow Next in order will follow Burlington, and last Bercer. ‘The draft is progressing finely. anid the Prest- Blooming Cerens reminds me of @ at Secretary. eagerly Tt re- ory of the While Touse,”. re here I keep it in ent of olicial cor minds me of the seo: sponded honest Abe, ty sinell of when t nosiriis.”? Murray, Eddy & Co.—Managers. Kentucky, Extras Crass 319—May 10, 1364. 35, 61, 40, 24. 2 » 4, 18, 2 34, 56, 21. Z.®. Simmons & Co.—Manag Sassacus, however, was compelled to retire, having the aster. © oe eg 10, 13 9, 63 forward rudder kvocked off anda one hundred’ pound | ©» 25 4; 37, 45, 40. 70. 89, 66. 7, G1, 69, 65. Parrott shot fred by the ram through tts boiler. 61, 38, 49, 1, 59, 63, 23, 53, 11, 29, 41, 46. RETREAT OF THE RAM—CASUALTIBS. Night had now set in, and the movements of the ram could not be accurately discerned, Closely pursued by the gunboats, and under cover of the darkness, the ram succeeded in gaining and entering the Roanoke river, where our gunboats could not venture to follow. The Whitehead put in tho last shot, and the firing from all the boats is described as excellent; but to what extent the & Co.—Manuagers. Lisrary, Bxtra O1 6T—May 10, 1354 39, 74, 28, 54, 52. 13. 25, 41, 7. 47, 55, 10, 63. Cass y 10, 1864, 34, 5, 67, 40, id, 59, 61, 63, 18, 77, 56, 35. Prizes Cashed in All Leg zed Lotte rian and foformation given, GALLAGHER & BENJAMIN, Brokers, 310 Chestnut street, Philadeiph: Royal Havana Lotte France, E! i ram is injured cannot yet be asertained, Our loss is | cent premium paid for prizes Information frentahed: the 1 ten paid for Doubloons and ail kings of Gold au sligbt—two killed on board the Mattabesott, one the ee TAMAYLOR s CO. Ban 1G Wallstreet, Noy, engineer, Yeoman, and the other a boy. Each one had @ leg shot off, and shortly afterwards died. One man died on the Sassacus, from the effect of scaids received by the water thrown out of the boiler by tho ram’s shot. I Lottery Tickets Cashed.—Information given. JOSEPH BATES, Bro! ‘Wall street, room No. J, regret to add that quite a number areseverelyaaddan-],“—> * ,* ~* .* w* .* , gerously scalded on this vessel from thesame cause,and| | * | * Laie e tle ies Po ae le tn a critical condition. REMOVAL, ‘THE DAMAGE DONE BY THE RAM. Tho only gunboats struck were the Wyalusing, Matta. besett and Sassacus; but the injury done thereby is very slight, The ram carried at least four hundred-pounaers, probably those captured at Piymoutn, but belleved by some to be English Blakely guns, The sbot are steel, and woll pointed. ‘The ram has not been seen since the engagement; but Active measurcs will be taken to capture or destroy it. DEMAS BARNES & CO. HAVE REMOVED FROM 202 BROADWAY TO 21 PACK. ROW, OPPOSITE THE ASTOR HOUSE. Jobbers and large buyers of Medicines, Perfumery, &c., will conault their interest by examiningour immense stock, composed exclusively of this class of goods. Rie Le gat srcranates es DEMAS BARNES & CO. ‘orts inston, that are :eliable, represent — ba N, B.=The initial “8,” {s omitted from our siguature from the rebel ram Neuse is bigh aground. It draws seven aod a half feet of water, aud the river is only four aud a May J, 1864, | \ . . hait in depth. The rebels have, for the present, aban. } * . aig doned it, and taken the engine out. eae, by aa . ‘Thus ends the ram ic. All glory to the navy, jf a -~ 7 1) aromatic Schicdam Schnapps.—The will forward furtber particulars when known, CAVTAIN SMITH'S DESPATCH, A later despatch from Captain Alexander Smith, in command of the naval flotilla in the Sound, and person- Ally in command of the gunboats during the engagement with the ram, has been received. He states that he captured the Bombsheil, with thirty- seven prisoners, officers and mon, that our shot had n0 perceptible effect upon the ram, close alongside; but yet he thivks it is somewhat damiged. Our loss in the large vessels is five killed and twenty-six wounded. The gallant Captain fs able to maintain himacif against any force the rebels can send, Captain Smith and command merit the highest com mendation; and, though the ram is not destroyed, the prestige of success 13 lost to it, and this constitutes its formidability., This encounter bis had an excellent moral effect, serving to inspire both the army and navy with renewed confidence in the gallantry aud ability of our gunboat service. In addition, the intelligence has bad a mest happy influence on the property holders and residents in this vicinity, in the assurance {i affords that where tbe flag floats protection to themselves and property is guar- auteed. THE THREATENED ATTACK UPON NEWBERN. chant imported liquor soldin this country. For sale by all druggists and grocers. Add 297 Br Every article stamped with our name and warranted nuine. 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The schooner Fliza Sheddon, bound for New York, hes just arrived here from Newbern, and reports that the enemy made a demonstration on Newbern yesterday, cutting of the railroad communication between that place and Beaufort, and making his appearance on the south aide of the Neuse river, two miles below the city, witha mothers can testify that it and perfectly safe in all cases, Relieves the child from pain, softens the gums, regulates the bowels, give an Infant, troubled with colle paing, quiet sleep, and its parents unbroken rest. Price 25 conts a bottle. Ask Your Drugetst for Japonica bi cavalry force, accompanied by a battery of four guns, | the Societe Hygienique. Elegant, certain which commanded the water approsches to Newbern for | [vstorative Take nothing else, Depot 115 sbrief period, The gunboats Commodore Barney and Louisiana suddenly made their appearance at the point threatened, and forced the enemy back from the river, Nothing was allowed to pass over the railroad from New- born to Seaufort yesterday, as this demonstration was expected. Therefore the enemy failed to secure « loaded train of cars, Captain White thinks this movement of the enemy was ovly a @avalry dasb,and not intended as a general attack on Newbern. A Bad Breath.—How has eeparated—how many friends for ever parted, To a radical cure use {he BALM OF A THOUSAND FLOWERS as a dentrifice night and morning, It nso beantifies the complexion. Price S0.cents, For sale by all drnggists, A Good Refrigera‘or Cannpt higniy prized. Cail and see WILSC CULATING, before purchasing & by WILSON & GRANT, 495 Broad A.—H 5 nor y Lovers tt be toe PATENT ATR CIR. ere. 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A heavy rain storm bas provaiied ali day, and it is still raining News from Cattfornt Saw FRraycisco, May 7, 1864. failed ship Valparaiso, for Callao. Tho aggregate business for the past week has been un- usuaily large for the season, The spring trade is now under full headway. The sale of confiscated Chinese wines have realized about fifty thousand aovilars. Since then a number of jars proved to contain nothing but sweetened water. Another California fire in-urance company has been organired bere, with @ capital of two hundred thousand dollars. Joho 8. Chipman, formerty Congreseman from Michi. | gan, hae been arrested and seat wo Fort Albatros, for gronsly — wage wt ered at a democratic meeting in this city. Corns, Buntons, Inverted Nails, 14 Joints and all diseases of the Feet cured without ngonvenience to the patient by Dr. ZAORARIE, goon Chiropodint, 760 Broadway. Deafness. Catarrh, and alt Diseases of the Rar, Throat and Air l% trecavsfully treated by DRS. 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United States 10-40 Bonds. ‘Those Bonds are isaned wader the Act of Congress of March 8, 1264, which provites that all Bonds imued under thie act shall be EXEMPT PROM TAXATION by of wader any State or mualeip Lority Rubseriptiona tw theae Bonds are received in Uui 4 States notes or notes of National Banks, Thoy are TO BE REDEKMED IN COIN, at the pleasure of the go any perind not towe than ten nor more than years from their untfi their redemption FIVE PER CENT INTEREST WILL BE PAID IN COIN, on bonds of not over one hun. dred dollars annually and on all other Bonds semi ano ally, ate. and The interest ts payable on tha first da} of March aud Sap tember in each year. 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As these Roy EXEMPT FROM MUNICIPAL OR STATS TAXATION, their value t# Increased from one to three per cent per Anutim, agcor ting to the rate of tax levies in various parte of the country, ee At the present rate of premium on gold they pay OVER EIGUT PER CENT INTEREST tn currency, and are of equal conventence as a permanent tment. oe temporary ta It 1a believed that no securities offer no great inducements to lendersas the various descriptions of United States Honda, In all other forms of indebiednesa the faith or ability of pet- vate parties or stock companies or separate communities only is pledged for payment, while for the debts of the United States the whole property of the country is holdea to secure the payment of both prinetpal and interest im coin, said ‘These Bonds may be #u' dforin sums from $50 ap to terme, and are thus made equally available to the amatiest lender and the largest capitalist, They can be converted into money at any mo ment, and the holder will have the bene(tt of the Interest. ‘The total funded debi of the United States on which inter est is payable in gold, onthe Sdday of March, 1864, wae {$768,965,000. ‘The interest on this debt for the coming fiscal yenr will be $45,987,126; wile the customs revenue in gold for the current fiscal ys ing June 30, 1864, has beem 20 far at the rate of over $100 007,000 per annum, It wil be seen that even the present gold revenues of the government are largely in excessof the wantsof the Trea- aury for the payment of goid interest, while the recomt tm crease of the tariif will doubiless raise the annual reesipte,, from customs on the same amount of importatiogs te $190,00,000 perannum } Instructions to the National Banke acting as loan agente wore not issued until March 26, but the amount of Benge reported sold at the United Stales Treasury up to May 7 was. 944.005, 100. 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