The New York Herald Newspaper, January 20, 1865, Page 5

~ er ieee mace ae ee he suffers bring them nearer to the great The honors are divided. The navy was required ~ day of their deliverance from his heavy yoke? | to drive the rebels into their holes, and the In this sensible view of the subject our Rich- army to drive them out; and mond philosopher is right in setting down the | the work was done as never fall of Fort Fisher as “a blessing in disguise.” Municipal Affaixs—Work for the Legisla- tive Committee. At the meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Monday last two important communications were received. One from City Inspector Boole, in regard to the street sweeping imbroglio, we published on Tuesday. The other, from Comp- troller Brennan, in regard to the gas contracts, will be found in our news columns this morn- ing. We hope that our readers will attentively peruse these two communications, which are better written and of greater interest than pub- lic documents in general. They refer to astate of faots and open up branches of investigation especially important to the excellent commit- tee just appointed by the Legislature to exam- ine and report upon our municipal affairs. In both of these communications, it will be observed, severe criticisms are made upon the actions of the Citizens’ Association—an irre- sponsible, unauthorized and mischievous body of men, who are to be happily superseded by Judge Munger, of Rochester; Senator White, of Onondaga, and Senator Humphreys, of Buffalo, the regularly appointed Legislative committee. To take up these documents in the order of their publication, we first call the attention of the committee to the letter from City Inspector Boole, Rightfully or wrongfully, this gentle- man has been subjected to the continual inter- ference of the Citizens’ Association in the dis- charge of his duties. It is quite time that the questions raised concerning him should be defi- nitely settled, and that the city should no longer be exposed to the evils of dirt and disease whenever a member of the Associa- tion chooses to apply, for an injunction. We do not intend at this time to decide’ upon the matters in dispute. If the city can be thoronghly cleaned for three hundred thousand dollars a year, let us have it done; but. if such economy be impossible, and the offers hitherto made by outside parties be simply traps to -evade the provisions of the law and catch the City Inspector, let us know these facts, and let the work proceed at the lowest necessary price. We believe that New York city ought to be the cleanest city in the world, and that it could be rendgred so at a comparatively cheap rate; but nothing can be done while this continual squab- bling is in progress. Inform the people pre- cisely what they ought to pay for a neat, healthy city, and they are willing to pay it. The taxes are never so heavy as the doctors’ bills, But for the past few years we have heen groping in the dark, confused by the quarrels between officials; and the wrangles of the self- constituted Citizens’ Association have done nothing towards setting matters straight. We rely japon the Legislative Committee to do jus- tice go all concerned. In his communication to the Common Council the City Inspector appears to court legitimate investigation; and this has always seemed to be his position. Governor Seymour once had the whole case before him, and tacitly acknowledged that it contained nothing to the City Inspector’s discredit. Nevertheless, we do not suppose that there will be the slightest objection to a new and ‘thoropgh examination of this matter by the Logistative Committee, and fhe people will anxiously await their full report. The communication of Comptroller Brennan is in relation to the recent action of the Com- mon Council terminating the existing contracts for lighting the city of New York with gas, and providing that new contracts shall be made upon such terms as the gas monopolists may offer. Against this “big job,” as President Lin- coln would call it, the Comptroller takes a sturdy stand. The facts and the laws relating to the subject, as he recites them, are conclu- sive. The city is simply giving up a good con- tract, not yet expired, in order to accept an- other upon the monopolists’ own terms. We are surprised that Mayor Gunther, who has attempted to ally himself with the so-called reform party, should allow such a measure to pass the Common Council without interposing his veto. Certainly we have never encountered more outrageous imposition upon the people of this tax-burdened city, As the Comptroller remarks, “no man would surrender a fair and valid contract, beneficial to himself, simply in order to allow the other party to increase the prices, and bind himself to pay whatever that interested party should choose to demand;” and, if no business man would do this, why should our city? Accordingly, the Comptroller earnestly and honestly protests against it, and refuses to sanction it. Fortunately, it is required by law that the bids for the.new contracts shall be opened in the presence of the Comptrol- ler, and by that requirement the Comptroller hopes to annihilate this job. “I shall not ‘attend or be present at any opening for bids for the proposed substituted contracts,” says he, ¢and shall in no manner recognize them.” Here is a subject for the investigation of the Legislative Committee; for if the Comp- troller persists in this righteous determination our streets may soon be as dark as midnight, just as they were recently heaped with ashes. The gas monopolies must be compelled to come to terms, or they must be broken up; and that is the work before the Legislative Committee, which is composed of men who, like Comptrol- ler Brennan, cannot be bribed to silence. But there is yet more work for the committee in connection with this matter. By a single signi- ficant paragraph the Comptroller connects his communication with what we have previously said of the Citizens’ Association. “I am aware,” says Mr. Brennan, “that the stockholders in this gas company are among our most reapectable citizens, and the largest holders are the leaders and chiefs in movements for municipal reform, and, doubtless, by acquiescing in this action, I might secure their public praise as a faithful officer.” If this be so—if our reformers are only trying to get their own hands into the city treasury—if they are only damning jobs they have no mind to in order to make room for those they are inclined to—they should not be neglected in the investigations of the Legislative Jommittee, and the true character of theso wolves in sheeps’ clothing should be immo- diately and officially announced. Truly, the field before Messrs. Munger, White and Hum- phreys is large; but their ability is equal to the labors required, and their reward will be as great as their task is onerous. Tux Honors Famty Divinep—It is very clear from the facts detailed of the late opera- tions against Fort Fisher that it could not have been taken by the navy without the assistance branch of . work was done before, Joux Buu. ann Hw Brockaps Runvers—A Goop Cuance wira THe Mexican REPvuBiic.— Now that, with the shutting up of Wilmington, John Bull’s extensive fleet of swift blockade running steamers are thrown out of business, the question recurs, what are they todo? We think there is a fine opening offered them as privateers of the Mexican republic under the authority of General Juarez, About their only chance now of getting rebel cotton will be from French vessels coming from the mouth of the Rio Grande; but, as Mexican privateers in the Gulf, these late Wilmington blockade run- ners might pick up a good many valuable car- goes. We submit this practical hint, without charge, to the serious attention of the Anglo- rebel Chamber of Commerce at Nassau. Pocotatiao.—This place, at last in the pos- | session of our army, is some forty-five miles from Savannah, on the railroad leading thence to Charleston, and derives its military impor- tance, first, from its long railroad bridge over one of those swampy streams which empty into the navigable waters of Port Royal; and, se- condly, from the fact that at this point our army gets possession of two country roads (in a region of dismal swamps, where roads are indispensable and very scarce), by either of which or both a movement may be made upon Branchville and Charleston. Artistic. Miss Hosmer’s fine statue of Zenobia is at present on exhibition in Boston, ‘The Boston critics are in raptures with it. Captain Hope’s large painting, “The Army of tho Potomac at Cumberland Landing, on the Pamunky,”’ now on exhibition at the gallery of the International Art As- sociation, 626 Broadway, is attracting a great deal of at- tention. It is the first time that any attempt has been made by an American artist to depict a military encamp- ment on so vast a scale, The distribution of the different corps, and even of the minor sub-divisions of the camp, is indicated with @ fidelity that is truly astonishing. £0 are all the daily incidents of such a scene, from the drill- ing of an awkward squad down to the preparation of the morning’s mess, In the foreground General McClellan is seen issuing from the camp on horseback, ac- companied by his staff. The likenesses might be better, but in all other respects the picture is excellent. In perspective gencral arrangement and effects of atmosphere and water there is but little room for unfavorable criticism. As to its general fidelity ‘we cannot give better evidence than 18 contained in the following letter from General Hancock to the artist:— Harersura, Va., Jan. 14, 1866. My Dean Carrain—I received your kind invitation to see your painting of “The Army of the Potomac at Cuin- berland Landing, on the Pamunky,” and called the same day. Idid not find you, but I saw the painting and was tcl pleased wit it,’ The, scene, was grand enough to bé made the subject of such a truly historical picture, It i« probably the only occasion where so many men and vo much material of war were cong! on such a small, and yet favorable place, for a perfect view of the whole from « single point of observation sufficient- Jy near to give the details in a painting with such accu- vacy.. I recollect meeting you when you were makin; the sary, and ain gratified that your labors have such & result. ike Tam, VSFINTIECD HANCOCK, _ de Semon of It is a pity that there is not some public Yfant or fund available for the purchase of works of thia character. They are of high historical interest, and should bolong to the nation. New York on Skates. OREAT FUN ON THK PONDS, KTC., RTC. Yesterday and Wednesday were two of the moat magnificent days experienced during the present winter for the enjoyment of that most invigorat- ing exercise, skating. The “ponds” in the Park were crowded all day with a heterogeneous mass of humanity, male and female, of all ages; and the splendid condition of the ice rendered the amusement more than ordinarily enjoyable, The various avenues leading to the Park were all thronged with vebicles of every description, from the most luxurious shoddy turn out to the most plebeian sled used in vending ‘“pure’’ milk to the denizens of this great metropolis. The snow storm of the day previous interfered somewhat with the arrangements of the keepers of the Park ponds, and the ice, although solid, was by no means in as good condition as Inight be desired. It must be confessed that the Fifth avenue pond pre- sented attractions to the trae admirers of this exhilar- ating and graceful exercise far superior to the Park nds—not only in the greater smoothness and excel- jence of the ice, but, what ix always a matter of con- sideration to the fastidious, in the character and per- sonnel of those who frequented it. The rapidity of the evolutions and the exhilaration and enjoy- ment of the moment to all was greatly increased b: the excellent performance of a band of music, whic! is in attendance from two o'clock every afternoon. ‘The merry laughs of the skaters, the zest’ with which rt and old entered into the spirit of the sport; the Tapidly moving dgares, seeming to mingle in inextricable confusion, yet gliding with ease and lightning-like velocity from one end of the pond to the other; the in- numerable bright lighta retlected in the transparent ice; the strains of the band and the mingling of so mony voices tuned in harmony, presented a picture to the mind and a coup d'ail rarely seen in these latitudes save when the “ball is up.”” There is overy prospect of good skating for several days to come, and to accommodate the skating public no eflorts will be spared by the keepers of the various ponds in the upper part of the city to render the Sport as attractive as possible. Broapwav Armexaum.—Mr Hackett will commence his studies of Shakspere and other dramatic authors at the Broadway Atheuseum (Church of the Messiah), 728 Broadway, on Monday evening next, tho 23d instant, for the benefit of the monument to Shakspere, in the Park. The programme which Mr, Hackett proposes to read contaits a great diversity, calculated to bring out all his fine talents for recitation. Prorxssorn Dunors’ Lacrures.—The humorous lecture of Professor Dubois was well attended at Dodworth Hail, on Tuesaday evening, and gave great satisfaction by its witty descriptions of a foreigner under lingual difficul- ties. It will be repeated to-nig ht. Miss Sxpcwicn’s Reapixas.—The severity of the weather last night did mot prevent a very good at- tendance at Miss Margaret Sedgwick’s dramatic readings at the Historical Society’s Rooms, The popularity of this _ talented lady is increasing with each appearace before the select and highly critical audiences who frequent her in- tellectual evenings. Gifted with an excellent voice and ‘a very fair appreciation of the authors from whom she selects, Miss Sedgwick promises to make her mark asa dramatic reader. We would intimate, however, kindly, that a lettle less rapidity of diction in the comic selections would add greatly to the merit of the reading. Miss Sedgwick’s powers of mimicry suffer somewhat from the lona of many of the Quer points by too rapid an ut- terance. Loss of the Bark Catharine White. Boston, Jan. 19, 1866. The bark Catharine White, from Boston for Cow Bay, was totally wrecked on the night of the 17th instant, on the coast of Nova Scotia, and the following seamen were lost:—James Wood, secohd mate; George W. Gover, Peter McCann, and John Keely, all of Boston. Disaster to the Bark Albion Linco! Boston, Jan. 19, 1866. The bark Albion Lincoln, of Harpswell, from Havana for Portland, with molasses, went ashore on the south side of Naushon in agale on Tuesday evening. She came off after a deck load of forty-four hogsheads of molasses wore stove and swung to her anchors, leaking about 1,600 strokes per hour. Assistance will be sent from New Bed- ford. She remains in a critical position. Arrival ef the Prize &| Boston. Boston, Jan. 19, 1864. The British prize steamer Julia, from Charleston for Nassau, which was captured Decomber 23, by the United States steamer Acacia, arrived here today. She has o Cargo of 600 bales of cotton. mer Julia at One Hundred Guns in Honor of General Terry. Haxrvon, Conn., Jan, 19, 1865. The Mayor of this city has ordored a salute of one hun- dred guns to be fired in honor of Major General Perry, of the ariay, nor by the army without the navy | who iq 4 gative of Marttyra, as WASHING TON. Mr. Blair on a New Missicn to * Bichmond. Astonishing Revelations Predicted Re- garding Arbitrary Arrests. Semi-Official Declarations Respect- ing the Draft. Important Amendments to the Emigration Act, &e. ke Reo Wasuincroy, D. C., Jan, 19, 1865. FRANOIS P. BLAIR ON ANOTUER VISIT TO RICHMOND, F. P. Blair, Sr., will start for Richmond again to- morrow, Since his return he has been in frequent and close consultation with the President and other leading members of the administration, but what the character of his communications has been, or with what authority he is now clothed, is ua yct unknown. That he should 80 soon return is indicative of his having been charged with some communication by Mr. Davis, the tenor of which has not been made public, and which, in connec- tion with the successes achieved by our forces since his interview with the rebel executive, and the evident dis- inclination of the mass of the Southern people to con- time the war, induces a belief, on the part of the admin- istration, that the resources of statesmanship may now be usefully employed, in connection with a vigorous prosecution of military and naval operations, to bring about a termination of the existing diliculties. At all events, it is certain that he returns at once to the rebel capital, This would indicate that Mr, Blair's first mis- sion was far more successful than wus allowed to trans- pire. JOHN COCTRANE AND THR FRENCH MISSION. The friends of General John Cochrane are pressing strongly upon the President bis claims to the French mission, L¢tters have already been received from several influential friends of the administration, urging his ap- pointment iu the strongest terins, ARBITRARY ARRESTS. The Military Committee resumed to-day their investi- gations, under the resolution of the House, in reference to military and other arbitrary arrests, ‘Their develop- ments will astonish the country, particularly as regards the extent and recklessness with which these arrests have been inade, frequently upon the mere order of an unrecognized attache of the War Department. PROPOSED RAILROAD BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK. The debate in the Senate to-day, onthe subject of a new rajlroad between Washington and New York, stirred up the lobby extensively, and attracted to the Capitol an unusual number of the operators in railroad iterests, The demands of the government and the public for bet- ter travelling facilities to and trom Washington, have for some time heen urged in every possible manner upon Congress, and hopes are now entertained that the long- needed improvement will be made. The pressure of the present monopoly is very strong, but the invariable de- lays and discomforts experienced by Senators and Con- gressmen in their travels between Washington and their respective homes seem to have, at length, impressed them with the necessity of a reformation in this respect, and, it is believed, will bring about a favorable issue in a short time, FRAUDS ON THE RRVANUR ON THE FRONTIER. ‘The Secretary of the Treasury in a letter to Hon. E. B. Washburne, Chairman of the House Committee on Com- merce, says the numerous expedionts resorted to recently to evade the custom laws and defraud the revenues, especially on our extended} northern and northeastern frontiers , render additional legislation highly desirable. He submits the draft of a bill to revise part of tho act of March 3, 1816, which expired by limitation in 1817, since which time there has existed no authority for searching carriages and other land vehicles other than those cross- ing our frontiers. It is proposed to revive the authority, and to extend the provisions of the 64th section of the Collection act of 1799, authorizing the searching of houses, &c,, under a proper judicial warrant to inspectors, This is believed to be necessary, as many of the collection districts are so large that the delay consequent upon pro- curing the special authority now required from collectors, naval officers or surgeons for suing out search warrants to be executed at points remote from the port of entry has frustrated the object sought. The Secretary thinks it would add materially to the efficiency of the saw if the vebicles and beasts of burden, with all that appertains to them, were subjected to forfeiture, as is provided by the bill. ‘The other provisions, regarding the giving of test! mony by officers and others interested in forfeiture, are Delieved to be necossary to an efficient execution of th» revised law. ‘TRADE WITH SAVANNAH. Many applications contioue to made at the Treasury Department for permits to trade With Savannah, but the applicants are answered by a circular, signed by Assistant Secretary Harrington, giving notice that “that port is etill subject to blockade, and, until tt is ops by proclamation of the clearances or ship ments thereto can only be made for on the request of the Secretary of War or of the Navy.’” THE SANITARY COMMISSION AT FORT FISHER, The relief agents of the United States Sanilary Com- mission accompanied the last expedition against Wilming ton with clothing, dressings, stimulants, hospital diet and battle fleld supplies generally, aud rendered effective ser vice on the field. ATTORNEYS’ FEES PAID RY THE COMMISSIONER OF customs. The attorneys’ fees paid by the Commissioner of Cus- toms from the appropriations for expenses attending the collection of revenue for the year ending with the 30th of June, 1863, amount to $16,468, and for the year end ing with June 30, 1864, to $12,600. Among the fees are those paid in a revenue case to E. Delatield Smith, $14,865; G. P. Lowry, $8,450. Comptroller R. W. Taylor makes a statement of fees paid from the appropriations for California claims and expenses of the courts for the year onding December 31, 1864, amounting to $27,800, of which $16,700 were paid to Wm. M. Evarts, counsel in prise cases. CAVALRY EXPEDITION IN VIRGINIA, The cavalry expedition of five hundred wen, consist- ing of detachments of the Eighth Illinois, under com- mand of Colonel Clendenin, and the Thirteenth and *ix- teenth New York, under Colonel Gansevoort, which started from Prospect Hill, has returned, having scouted through Fairfax and Loudon counties as far up as War- fenton. They found no large bodies of rebels in arms, bat brought io fifty-two horses and eleven prisoners. During Friday Colonel Clendenin, with his command, dashed into Leesburg and captured a mail carrier with letters from men im Rosser’s division of rebel cavalry, now stationed in the Shenandoah, to parties in Loudon county. In this expedition the Union troops did not love a single man. NOMINATION OF GENERAL TRERY. Youterday the Senate confirmed the nomination of General Alfred H. Terry, United States Volunteers, to be brevet major general of volunteers for meritorious and distinguished services during the war, to date from August 26 last, and to-day the Senate confirmed the nomination of the same officer as brigadier general in the regular army for recent gallant conduct. SALES OF PUBLIC LANDS. The cash sales of public lands for December, at the Denver, Colorado, office, amounted to $3,545. In the month of December five thousand five hundred avd thirty-two acres were located with agricultural college scrip at the land office at Kast Saginaw, Michigan. The cash eales at Vancouver, Washington Territory, for No vember, amounted to $3,590. CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR. It ia rumored that Hon. J. N. Arnold, Representative from Ilino's, is beng urged for the position of Secretary of the Interior, in the pending reconstruction of the Cabinet, THE TOBACCO TAX. The Committce of Ways and Means tad a session this evening, to hear 9 delegation from New York tm reference to the proposed additional tax upon tobacco, RELEASE OF GOVERNOR JACOBS. Governor Jacobs, of Kentucky, has been uncondition- ‘ally released from arrest by the Presideat, In his letter, dated yesterday, to bim he cays: —“You are at liberty to proceed Wo Kentucky, and vo remain ab lung sa far ae | tary of State, meres} NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1865, relates to any cause now pat. To what Tnow do T cide nothing as to the right ox wrong of your arrest, ‘act in the hope that there is la’ liability t misunder- standing among Union meu now han there was at the time of the arrest." POST OFFICES AND POsT ROADS. The arguments before the House Committee on post off¢s$ and post roads was concluded tou'sy, and the commi’yee will to-morrow decide on their report. THE INTRENAL REVENUM BILL. ‘The Committee of Ways and Means are stilt ing the amendments of the Internal Revenue par- oularly in reforenee to whiskey and tobacco, and are ~ engaged in perfucting the Military Appropriation re PRISONERS IN THE OLD CAPITOL. Over thirtoen hundred prisoners are now confined inthe Old Capitol and Carroll prisons. THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. Senate. Wasawaron, Jan. 19, 1865, PAY OF COLORED SOLDIERS. Wr. Sounve presentod tho petition of colored soldiers 4 Camp Casey, Virginia, asking that they be allowed equal pay and bounty with other soldiers, ‘The petition was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, THANKS TO GRYERAL TERRY. Mr, Wirsox, from the Military Committee, reported back tho resolution of thanks to General Terry, his officers and men, for their conduct at Fort Fisher, with a recommen- dation that it pass, hie i ‘The resolution was taken up and passed unanimously. BREAKING DOWN RAILROAD MONONPOLILS, Mr. Cuaxvuxr, (rep.) of Mich., called up the bill on- titled “An uct to regulate commerce between the several States,” which authorizes any railroad to convey passen- gers and mails from one State to another. Mr. Jonnaoy, (opp.) of Md., maintained that Congross had no richt to pass a law which would interfere with charter granted by any State over the internal commerce of a State which had exclusive jurisdiction; aud the United States could not constitutionally obtain. jurisdic. tion over the territory of any State without its consent. If a navy yard or arsenal was to be built, Congress had first to get ‘that consent before: it could locate such es- tablishment. It was at one time concluded that the right of establishing post oifices and post rouds gave Congress the right to make such roads; but it had since been decided by high judicial authority, and it was now genorally conceded that this was only a right to designate roads already established, He contended for the right of the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company to collect a tariff on passengers and freight for the benetit of the State of New Jersey, and ‘or the right on the part of the Baltimore and Ohiv Railroad Company to collect a tariff for the benetit of the State o yiand. A State had a perfect right to preseribe the conditions upon which a charter should be granted, The meusure before the Senate he regarded as destructive of the principle of ty. Mr. Moxnutt, (rep.) of Me., the bill was postponed until Tuesday next at one o'clock. THE THRATMENT OP EXDIANS, Mr. Doourrrix, (rep.) of Wis., called up the Joint reso- lution to appoint a committee to investigate the treat- ment of Indians by the civil and mil tur) authorities of the United States, which was passed. ‘The committee to consist of three Senators and four members of the House, INE PAY OF HREVETTED ARMY OFFICERS, Mr. Witgex, (rep.) of Mass., called up the bill to amend. the act defining the pay of army officers, which defines that a brevet rank shall not entitle the holder to any. in- orease of pays ‘The bill was passed. THE SPECIAL INCOM TAX: ON OFFICE NOLERS. Mr. Wusow introduced the following, which wus re- ferred to the Cowmittee on Finance :— Resolved, That the special income tax, authorized by the fom resoltition approved July 4, 1864, now remaining unpaid by persons in receipt of salaries from the United Stules Gov. besetey | shall be ‘ied and collected in monthly install- ments of equal ai nt by the disbursing ofticers during the yer 1865 ; th fi Payment next following the ps of this resoluto: vided that if any persous now In the ethploy of the govern. mens shall resign or be discharged prior ty the Ist of Jan- wary, 1866, the amount of such spect! tax reronimng unpaid at the date of such resignation or discharge, shall be deducted from the final payment to be made to such person. THE ACT TO HNCOURAGS IMMGRATION. Mr, Suxemay, (rep.) of Olio, introduced a bill to amend the act to encourage immigration, which waa referred to the Committee on Finance, It forbids, under the penali of imprisoument and fine, any intercourse with emi- grants before lunding, except by permission of the Com- Inissioners of Emigration, ana apy reatraint of the liberty ane nt, or any aiterupt to induce him, by iin Prober tanto enlist in the United States Army or javy, are punishable, It also authorizes the inspectors of passengers to arrest any person violating the act for the carriage of passengers, ind amends raid act in s* ral sections, the better to ensure the comfort and protee- Hats to be kept of the tion of passengers, and requi oge, nativity find” the arepoese place of lement. of e emigrant, with a statement of tho on passage ; feat to be sworn toby the captain or master. It also requires the ngyt ships w for the death of every person over eight years of age the sum of ten dollars to the Collector of Customs or Superintendent of Emigration, to be a fund for the relief of wick and destitute emigrants. It authorizes the poe: intendent of Emigration to sue for the collection of fines incurred under the act, and emt him to omploy clerks for his assistance, under bhe direction of the Secre- EXKOUTIVR SEBON, Alter the consideration of some private bills the Senate went into executive session, and soon after wjourned t 11 Monday. House of Representatives. Wasuinaton, Jan, 19, 1865. ‘THE CHARGES AGAINST CONGREAHMAN ANDERSON. ‘The Speaker announced Messrs, smith, of Kentucky; Scotield, of Pennsylvania; J.C. Allen, of Minols; Hub. bard, of Connecticut, and Brown, of Wisconsin, as the select committee yesterday authorized to be appointed to investigate the alleged charge of corruption and mal- feasmee against Lucien Anderson, a member of the Honse of Representatives, in conrection with the pro credings of General Payne in Kentucky. AN ADDITIONAL FNCOME TAX. On motion of Mr. Mausr, (tep.) of N. ¥., a resolution was adopted instructing the Comraittee On Waya and Means to inquire into the expediency of assening one per cent onthe first six hundred dollars of the incomes now exempt, LIGHTROUSR DUIS OPON YORKIGN VIEwrLs Les O'NertL, (rep.) of Pa, presented the me. of the Philadelphia Board of Trade, recommend- ying of lighthouse dues apon foreign vessels to ths country. smorial Was referred to the Committee on Com. Mr. € merce. RATLROAD CONNECTING CALIFORNIA Witt ORAGON, Mr. Cone, (rep.) of Cal., (rom the Committee on the Pacitle Railroad, reported & bill to aid iv the eonstraction of «railroad connecting the Pacific road from Californ'a to the Columbia river, Oregon. The consideration of the bill was postponed for work from touday, THE STRAMBOAT 1AW. Eon, (rep.) of Mass, the ¢ On motion of Mr. on Cu trncted tc ene, ig the steambout law of 1862, by pi ing safeguards in the appointment of pilots by loc boards appointed for the purpose, with leave to report by bill or otherwise. PUNISHMENT OF JUVENTLE OFFENDERS. On motion of Mr. Wiisox, (rep.) of Low: Som on Moers i be instructed to ing en jency 0} abil ment of juvenile offenders aga houses of refuge instead of juily and penitentiaries. THE TEMPORARY INCREASE OF DUTIEK ON IMPORTS. Mr. Pexptitox, (opp.) of Ohio, introduced a joint reso- lution, which was referred to ‘the Committee on Ways and Means, declartag that the fifty per cent duties on imports, in the act temporarily tucreasing such duties, no pat April 29, 1864, was die and payable only while the said act was in operation, and that all excess of du- ties paid be refunded. THR COMMUTATION OF MAJOR HASTINGS PUNIBUM ENT. Mr. Dawes, (rep) of Mass., cailed the attention of the House to the nich Major court martial lately held in this the Com uire into the city, before which David H. Hastings was arraigned on three cl namely: embezzlement of money be longing to the United States, knowingly using fale vouchers, and forging such vouchers. He was convicted on each Ley sentenced to be cashiered and utierly disqualified hereafter holding any office of trust or emolument under the United Stares, to refund w the ‘Treasury twenty-one thousand six hondred and seventy five dollar, to pay a fine of five thou sand dollar and to be im at such place ae the Sec of War might direct, for one year, or until the whole amount be paid into the Treasary. entire term of bmn |, however, was not to exceed five years, The ings and Guding of the court were reported to ‘War Department, which did not in terfere with the verdict of “guilty,” but commated the sontence to suepension of rank, pay and emoluments for the period of #ix months, yinesee ae tae ry es wey which war bag) etin; Seeretary jar Wo Communicate to the Howse the record of eaid court martial. THE DRAFT AND THF OWE HUNOKED DAY MEN. Mr. Nonus, (ove) of Ohio, Introduced’ a joint resoln- tion, which was to the Committers on Military Affairs, that the Secretary of War be instructed to give eredit in any draft made for the hundred days men from Obio and other States, THR BYROLMENT, Mr. Hussar, (rep.) of Conn., offered the following — Whervas, & ciroular haa been taned by Provost Marshal General Pry, which in in the fol vain wr 0. Wan Derancuvne, ) Provost Mananar Gexxwat's Orrin, UBT 38 Wasminuron, Jno. 2, 18s, § ; re atten actin m Wear generals ot States and boards of soPaltaent to the fact that the quotas Rant ‘under the eafl of December 19, 1864, for three hundred thonsand men, munt not be redaced except by actual enlistments fs the ariny, navy and mart the 19th wittmo, B. a Provost Marshal Genernt. And whereas, said order ts manifestly injust to auch io calities us have tn faith theft quotar by eullet ments in advance of said call, theretore be It Resolved, That the Committee on Milftary Affairs be direct ed to inquire whether some measure xhould not be adopted to obylate the bardship that will result by such « construction of the law, and that ti report by bill or otherwire Mr. Bourwent, (rep.) of Mass, said that he had been assured that there would not be such hardehipe as the gentieman from Connec (Mr. Hubbard) ended Mr. Scimmsex, (rep.) of Ohio, remarked that the Provost Marchal General, bad, in & conversation with him, « plained all objectiine Full credita would | Wye lor wl en grt lo before the Win of Veoqmber walled ever defe! lution of thanks tor for an immodiate vote upon it; but the House decided to refer the resolution. althou they should not depart from the prec:dent iu this, hoped every man also to Goneral Thomas for his brilliant achiove- ments, The resolution, after farther debate, was refered to the Committee ou Naval Aitaes. mental systen shall be be made therefor. Washburne were accurate ant others not. had authorized the Treasury Department to establish a printing berewu without limilation. was in pursuance of positive law. that there had been josses incurred in obtaining some ms tai times bad been saved than had b New York, $6,000, and th Treasurers ‘ut Philadelphia, Boston and st. $5,000 each per annum, to March next, this increas force for wo years from thé 4th-of March next and no longer. to, 76 against 39. referred to the Senate resolution of thanks to Admiral Porter was re~ ferred to the Committees on Naval Affairs. noon, lution. Mr. Sonencx said the bill of the Enrolment had made the amendments as {ew as powsiblo, lawing in consideration was, \ ae assigned for this’ day ‘THANKS OF CONGRIGS TO CENKRAL TERRY AND ADMIRAL PORTER. Mr. Braypoces, (rep.) of Conn., offered a joint rosola: tion tendering the ks of Congress to Generul Ter and Rear Adimiral Porter, and through them to the gai- lant officers and men under their respective commands for their splendid united operations by sea and laud, which resuited in the capture of one of the strongest forts mnded, and closed the only port by which the rebels derived their supplies. Mr. Scusncx, while declaring bis readiness to tender Doweks, suggested that the resolution be referred to e dent as to the resolution Comlanitteo on Mi ‘Aifairs, following the prece- thanks to General Sherman. Mr, Braxpmaxe urged the of the resolution. The people, in view of the recent brilliant result, wero willing to thi ‘k these officers and men, and surely Con- 1d not hesitate to make the declaration. ‘ARNSWORTH, (rep.) of Ill, said that when the reso- eneral Sherman was offered he asked Mr. ey should treat all alike, and he did not approve of the reference im that case say that he . Guinn of Ky., would mere! 7 Lge: f ndir thanks Be willing to THANKS TO GRNKRAL THOMAS AND HIS ARMY. Mr. Cox, (opp.) of Obio, introduced a resolution, ten- dering the thauks of Congress to General Thomas and the army under his comman endorance, which resulted In the expulsion of the rebel forces of General for their skill, courage and Hood from Tennesse, ‘This r-solution was referred Ww the Committeo on Mili- tary Affairs. The House then resumed the consideration of THK LAGISLATIVE, JUDICIAL AND EXKCUTIVE APPKOPRIATION BILL. The clause appropriating (wo millions of dollars to pay sary expenses in carrying into effect the several Tess authorizing loans and the issue of Treas- ury notes having been read, ir. Mornin, (rop.) of Vt., offered an amendment ap- propriating in addition one ‘million seven hundred and seventy-seven thousand dollars for stamps, paper, printing and circulating the notes, &¢. procuring dies, Mr. Wasununne offered the following amendment to the above :— ‘That no further expenditure shall be made for au experi- hydruulle printing until such experiments orized by law, and a distinct appropriation july aw Mr. Wasuorn« said:—This mode of printing was the revival of an experiment which, after a trial of more than twenty years, hundred thousand dollars had been expended in printing three hu The money had been iaken by Spencer M. Clark and Stewart Gwin, for the purpose of testing the experiment, and these pense of ti had been abandoned. Three vired and twelve thousand dollars in uc ob had filed a caveat fora patent ab the ex: government. Mr. Mornin said that some of the statements of Mr. Congress What had been done His information was, uinery which was now useless; but he had ascer- at the Treasury Department that more than four n lost, Mr. Morrill’s arnendment, as amended on the motion of Mr, Washborne, was agreed to, ‘The bill mainly provides for the salaries of officers and. others in the various departments of the government, for expenses of the Territories, contingent expenses, &. Among tie items of the appropriation is $1,000,000 for the payments of judgments to be rendered by the Court of Claims, so as lo fix the compensation of the Treasurer of the ‘The second ‘ction of the bill was amended United States at $6,000; for the Assistant Treasurer at salaries of the Assistant Louis at commence from the 4th of compensation to continue in A motion to strike out this section was agroed ‘The bill was passed. THANKS TO GENYRAL TERRY AND ADMIRAL PORTER. The Senate resolution of thanks to General Terry was ‘ominittee on Military Affairs and the The House adjourned. THE STATE CAPIT Our Special Albany Despatch. REGENT OF THY UNIVERSITY—CENTRAL RAILROAD DIVIDEND—VIVE REGIMENTS AND FIFTY COMPA- NEKS OF SOLDIEKS TO BE RAISED, BTC. Aunany, Jan. 19—P. M. The republican caucus pominated for Regent of the University Wm. H. Godwin, of Geneva, Ontario county. Ho is a presiding elder of the Methodist church, and was a State Senator, filling the unexpired term of Governor Clark. ‘The directors of the Central Railroad met here to-day. They adjourned until to-morrow, when they intend to declare a semi-annual dividend of three per cent. The Adjutant General publishes an ordor announcing that under the inst call for volunteers there will be raised in this Stuto five complete regiments of infantry and fifty companies to be attached to regiments now in the service, The Senate Committee on Cities will hold a session next Tuesday evening to hear parties on Mr. Laimbeer's bill organizing the Metropolitan District Fire Depart mont, ‘The Supervisors’ State Convention adjourned this aft after recommending substantially the Set Bounty bill. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, Senut Avaany, Jan, 19, 1865. After long consideration the State Bounty bill was ad- vanced to a third reading, the only material amendments made to it this morning being, that drafted men actually mustered in shall be paid a bounty of $260, and that the Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General shall con- stitute a Commission to decide all qu ome arising dev the bill The bonnties allowed are $300, $400 and $600, for one, two and three years men. ‘The bill for the more speedy payment of the salaries 1 others employed in tke several depart- ow York city government was announced ably. Mr. Fintos asked that it now have its final reading, Mr. Lauaaern objected, To I extend relief to tho families of drafted men orporating the American Railway Literary Asso. ciat on. Amending the charter of the People’s Savings Bank, of New York. WILLS INTRODUCKD. Amending the Quarantine act. Amending the charter of the United States Warehous. ing Compan: Incorporating the Olympic Club. To incorporate the city of Newburg. ‘The bili confirming the Bonnty Ordinance of the New York Board of Supervisors wax then read «third time and passed BILLA ORDERED TO A THIRD RRADING, For the improvement and regulation of the Central Park, New York. Providing a parade ground for the military of New York. Amending the charter of the New York Guaranty and Inderunlty Company. Adjourned, Ansembly. Avuawy, Jan. 10, 1965, ULL® REPORTED FAVORABLY. To incorporate a home for disablod soldiers. Incorporating the North River Savings Bunk, New York. Incorporating the Twenty third Armory Association of Brooklyn. NOTICES OF MILLA, For a railroad in Fulton street, To ineorporste the East River Railroad, New York. To amend the charter of the Bloomingdale Savings Ban! For the construction of @ suspension bridge acrosa the East river. ons ed. DerRoDe: To incorporate the Nattonal Glee Club. Enabling the banks of this State to become associations under the national banking laws. The bill incorporating the Home for Disabled Soldters was then ordered to a third reading. Mestre Brendreth and Mallory were added to the Com mittee on Benks, Adjourned NousArrival of the Canada, Hasrax, Jan, 19--10 P.M. ‘There are yet no #igna of the searuehip Canada from Liverpool the Tt aod Queenstown the 8th natant, The woather ts fine, News from Fortress Monroe. Fowreees Moxnor, Jan. 18, 1866. The Monitor Mahopac arrived thie morning from off Wilmington, ja tow of the United States gaahow Rhode Island. Colonel Mulford retuaed here last eventing from Anapo im, Md. In the steamer New York, and will leave ia a day ot 80 for Varnia, on the James river, Firplosion of the Hasnrd Powder Mills. TwO MEN LED AND ANOTHKA SHRLOUSLY IN JOKED. Harrvoun, Con , Jan. 19, 1845 ‘The powder milly belonging ta the Hazagd Powder Company, at Burnside, four miles from thie city, ox vdeo thie forew KIC Lag GO Mem aed variously tn a ‘ ee Mr. Wm. J. stark "* Despateh, Heangu: “a, Conrs, THA CAPTURE OF FORT yraimE @ THE ARwy. ‘The glorious news of the fall of Fors Wa her reached the army to-day, and caused much exultation. Jt s regarded ag far more important in its injurious effecty “pon the enemy than the capture of Savannah, and exeites qrres- ponding joy in the hearts of the soldiers, A mulute of one hundred guns was fired at two o'clock. Im accar- dance with orders the news was communicated 0 the by our pickets this afternoon. REVIEW OF GENERAL MOTT’S DIVIRION, The last of a series of reviews in thia corps took pinoe to-day in the review of the Third division, Breayet Major General Mott commany , by General Humphi vy The review was made by Fe ae gruad eae cient extent for assembli whole division could a found. The appearence of the troops was very fine ame the marching highly creditable, General Humphreys the officers present were entertained in a her at the conclusion of the ceremonies by General Mott and staff. The Third division band—formerdy known am * Sullivan’s Band, of Troy—in the meantime discoursing. swoet music in @ manner tocatlforth the highest ence- sniums.of all. "City Intelligence. ‘TESTIMONIAL TO CononEn GoveR.—A massive gold shield, or badge of office, surmounted by a spread eagle’ and on the face bearing the city coat of arms, was recently prosented to Coroner Gover. On the shield is the follow- ing ‘nseription : ‘oroner Willfain C@. Gover, presented by ee trieads as atestimonial of their esteem, January , Suamerct Necuornce.—On pier No, 3} East river, ad- joining the United States revenue Large office, the bodies of two dead soldiers have been lying sinée Wednesday morning. They were brought from Governor's Island om one of the small steamers plying between that place and the city, The names of the men and the companies te which they belonged are warked on the coffins, and frou this it is ‘inferred they are not cases for coroners’ in- quests, We are requested by the chief boarding officer to notify the proper parties to remove them at once, New ARRANGEMENTS ON THR Hopson Rivkk Rat.koap.— The Hudson River Railroad Company give notice that om and after the 23d instant they will discontinue running large passenger cars below Twenty-nivth street. The small cars will connect with Chambers street. Passem- gers and baggage from inward bound trains will be deliv- ered on Twenty-ninth street, and passengers aud baggage for outward trains will be received at Thirticth streot. ‘Tuk [xcrease or Ramxoap Farns.—An action. has beem commenced by Justice Daily against th tern Distriet Railroad Company for ejecting hm from one of their cars recently because he refused to pay five cents instead of four, the old fare. Court Calendar—This Day. Suereme Court—Circurr.—Part 1—Court opens at tem o'clock A. M. Short causes. Nos, 624, 1238, 1348, 1206, 1476, 1359, 1448, 1398, 995. Part 2—Court opens ab tew A.M. Case on’ calendar unchange Svursnior Court—Teuan Tr 9788, 3651, 4721, 4337, 4067, 2545 2 3302, 2249, 4865, 4787, 4789. Part 2—Nos. 8998, 1496, 3092, 312K, 4824, 4826, 4825, 4836, 4838, 4840. THE WEEKLY HERALD. 301, 3800, 3209, 2546, 3 4530, 4842, 4834, The Cheapest Newspaper and Best Famt- ly Literary Journal in the Country. The Weexy Hearatp will be on sale at nine o'clock te morrow (Saturday) morning, and will give:— The official despatches relative to the capture of Fort Fisher, below Wilmington, N. C., by the Union Land and Naval Forces under General Terry and Admiral Porter, accompanied with vivid accounts, from our special War Correspondents, of the assault, from the commencement to its close, iHustrated by a Map showing the Scene of Operations of the Land and Naval Forces; The lates$ accounts of the movements of General Sherman's Army in Georgia; The latest despatches from the Army under, Lieutenant General Grant near Richmond, Va, and the: latest ants of the movements of the Union Forces in all parts of the country; Important intelligence from the Hebel States; The result of the Peace Mission to Richmond, Va. ; The Abolition of Slavery in Missouri and Tennevree; Account of the Death of the Hen. Kd ward Everett, with an interesting sketch of his Life and. 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New Youn Ata regular meeting of the members of the rett Literary and Sootal Union the following resolulions were Onauimoualy adopted: Whereas, the Omnlacient, in His infinite wisdom, bas re- moved from among us our worthy nasoclite. Kdward Everett, whose qrntlennanty dear ing and profound Hternry ‘abtliies hove placed him among the brightest stars in the galaxy of our literary escutehe ‘On, sard caged lis mene to be wanociated with sll that 6 Lotyy r Kenolved, That in sadly dep! he lows of one who haw added so 1m was ever in the van a just compe: will ber meeted ont to him for the glorious manner with which he has fuiilled his mission while sojourning among us on thi ve will endeavor, by am selves worthy of the naIne mitted by Lim to genera~ nd which bas been t tons pure and holy. 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