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ters—an innovation, however, nothing but (ue r-ena:t ment of a very ancient principle. From the bar sof | Rome it had been det rmined that the property. anv not the p.rson, 0: the debtor wax fosponsibie Ter the debt Let us therefore continue to fallow the cburse marked oul. Let us live ab: in pence with the ditfereut Pow ots, and jet ue not ¢ voice of France to be heard fave for law aud justice, At home lut us protect felisio is ideas without ceding aught of the civil power; jet us “epread education th Hout at! classes of soctery; let as plify, without de admirable administra sue vad the depart 8 ADDITIONAL FROM EUROPE. |} Sooty srt sir Napoléon’s Speech to the French Legislature. The Danish Government Disown the Rebel Ram Olinde. Swiss Volunteers for the American Union Army, dey hey &e. ‘The steamshtp Edinburg, Captain Roskell, which left ‘iverpool at noon on the 15th and Queenstown on the ‘2th of February, arrived at this port early yesterday meromnmg. Her news and newspaper files have been fully anticipated by the New York and Moravian. @ur European files by the Moravian reached this city from Portland yesterday evening. The papers contain wome interesting details of the telegraphio report pub- Ashed in the Herap yesterday morning. ‘The Caloutta (E, 1.) Prices Current of Janwary 9 reports the freight market dull, An English vessel had been ‘bartered for New York at £2 10s., payable in gold, Ame- Wiean toinage. The exchange market ruled very steady during a fortnight. Trade was considerably interrupted ‘by the Christmasand New Year holidays. The Bank of Bengal raised its rates two per cent on the Sth January. The French Legislature. RAPOLEON’S SPEECH AT THE OPENING OF THE SESSION. The French Chambers were opened at one o’clock on February 15 by the Emperor, who delivered the following Speech :— Messiecrs Les Senarevrs, Mussigvrs Les Derores:— At the time of our last meeting I hoped to see removed Dy a congress the difficulties which threatened the repose ‘of Rurope; but this has not taken place. 1 regret it be- euure the sword often cuts quesions without settling them, @nd the only basis of a durable peace is the satisfaction given by the agreement of sovereigns to the true inter- ‘exis of nat.ons. In presence of the conflict which has arisen upon the shores of the Baltic, my government, divided between its sympathies for Denmark and its goodwill towards Germany, has observed the strictest neutrality, Called to a conference to express its opinion, it confined itself to supporting the principle of nationalities and the righ! of poyuiains W te cnauited upon their detiny. Ovr lan- age, harmonizing with the reserved attitude which we tended to preserve, was moderate and friendly towards Doth parties. In the south of Enrope the action of France was able to exert itself more resolutely. I wished to render pos- sible the solution of a difficult problem, The conven- tion of september 15, disengaged from passionate inter- rotations, consecrates two great principles—the estab- shment of the new kingdom of Italy and the indepen- dence of the Holy See. The provisional and precarious state of things whi h aroused so mucn alarm is about to disappear. The scaticred members of the Malian father- land no longer seek to attach themselves by feeble ties toa little State situated at the foot of the Alps. Itis now ® great country, which, rising above local preju- dices aud despisiug Unreflecting excitement, boldly trans- ports its capital to the beart of the peninsula, and places it in the midst of the Apennines as in an inaces- Ble citadel, By this act of patriotism Italy detinitely Sonstivutes herself, and Geomes at the same time re- omtied to Cat oicty. It engages itself both to respect the independence of the Holy See and protect the frontiers of the Roman States, thus p rmittng us to Withdraw our troops. The Pontifical territory, eilica- ciously guaranteed, finds itself plaved under the’ prot tion of a treaty which solemaly binds the two govern- ments. The convention, therefore, is not a wexpon of war, but a work of pe In Mexico the new thron the country is being pacified, s¢ TESOUTCES al developing, These are the y effects of the valor of ovr soldiers, of the good sense of the Mexican popula- tion, intelligence and the energy of the sovereign, In Japan our navy, joued with those of England, Hol- Yand and the United’ Siates, has given a new proof of What it is able to accomplish. A sudden insurrection has occurred in Africa to trouble the security of our possessions and show how iguorant some of the native tribes still are of our power and our benevolent intentions. It took place at atime when, in a spirit of generous justice, France secured the property im the soil to the Arab population; when, by liberal mea- sures, we tried to make this mistaken people understand that, far from oppressing them, we wished to call them to the benetits of civilization. At this time, I repeat, led astray by religious fanaticism, the Arabs hearest to the desert raised the standard of revolt. Notwithstanding the difficulties of the country and the rigor of the season, our army, skilfully led, speedily subdued the insurrec tion, and ufver the conflict no sunguinary repression nor useless severity hag saddened victory. Everything, I hope, leads to the belief that the recurrence of similar eorders will be avoided. All our expeditions are thus approaching their close, Gur land forces have evacsvited China, the navy is suffl- cient to maintain our establishments in Cochin-China, our African army is about to be reduced, that of Mexico is already returning to France, the garrison of Rome will soon return, and, closing the temple of war, we may ‘oudly inséribe'upon a new triumphal arch the words © the glory of the French armies, for victories gained 4a Europe, Asta, Africa and America.” Let us prosecute without disquietude the labors of peace. The interval between the sessions is employed in feeking the means to augment the moral and material well being of the people, and every useful and true idea 46 eure to be received by me and adopted by you. Let us, then, examine together the measures proper to tucrease the prosperity of the empire. Religion and pubs Uc instruction are the objects of iny consiant solicitude. All creeds enjoy equal Lberty, and the Catholic clergy exercises even without the bounds of its ministry a legiti« mate influence. Under the law on education it has a in the education of youth, Under the electoral law it can enter the public councils, and by the coustitution it wits in the Senate. But the more we surround it with consideraton and deference the more we depend that it will respect the fundamental laws of the State. Tt is my duty to maintain intact the rights of the civil power, which, from the time of St. Louis, have never been abandoned by any sovereizn in France. The development of public instruction merits your solicitude. In the country of universal suffrage every @itizen should be able to read and write. A bill will be Presented to you for the still greater extension of pri- Mary instruc 1 endeavor every year to diminish the obstacles which have so long opposed themselves in France to the tree expansion of individual initiative, By the law upon ‘Coalitions voted last year, those who work, as those who employ, have learned to settle their differenc: 0 Feckoning upon the intervention of the g: Powerless to regulate the variable connectic cen supply and dem At present fresh projects will have the object of leaving greater liberty to commercial asso- @iations and freeing the adiwimstration from espoust- Dility always illusory. Ihave it at heart to destroy all the obstacles which opposed the creation of socisties destined to ameliorate the condition of the working classes. In promishing the establishment of these so- Cleties withont abandoning the guarantees for public _se- curity we shall faciliiate a useful experiment. The Council of State has studied with care a law tending to give greater powers to the municipal councils aud eouncils general. The communes and the departments will thus be called upon to traneact their own aflairs, which, decided upon the spot, will be more promptly settled, ' This re- form will complete the arrangements made to simplify or suppress minute regulatious which plicated the wheels of the administration, ‘The commercial liberty inaugurated by the treaty with England is extended to our relations with Germany. Switzerland and the United Kingdom of Norway and Eweden, The eame principles should naturally apply to commercial navigation; and a law is being pre} f establishing upon the sea that competition wh stimulates progress. The rapid completion of our rail- ways, canals and roads is the necessary complement of the Improvements which have been commenced, We shall this year accomplish a portion of our task by | stimulating private enterprise, or by appropriating t jet the resources of the State without compro: r 1: the good economy of our inane, and without hoviog recourse tecredit, The facility of communica. t ithe interior ax with the exterior promotes com- r tin edustry, and prevents the too great r abundance of products, the effects of which are ® tely er to t er or the pro: Gace The more our mercau is extended the Will be the fuctiity of traasport, the less cause Wii tl re be to complain of those abrupt changes in the Thus we shall bo ence suffered by agri niferving to t u 1851, ation In the prive of ned tat the year mport. Iti, om to the impulse wealth—that our 81 the expert of wii the coutmry, dv dand fourteen m isen vo the. prodigiou New bills will be with the object of incre t liberty—the firet authorizing the provis: Or without bail, even ip criuinal cases, ¢ “ pressing parsonad arrest in evil aud commer tut Lastly y of the “nt pi Aive system; let us g nt a more independent Siaal initiative and the us elevate the soul and Vion, But, while making ou w berm of useful reforms, let bot Of the constitution ; io te dpncies of thove whe ©. ,0@t of wapping that » welfare Liat 0 bir nok Ghe realization of a more 9 ‘The Consul of Denmark at Bordeaux following letter to by Rote on the affair of thet veenel ome wld mark; that-he was Arman whe TS destination of the Oli: over which he had no longer @ny control. Permit me to address to you the following rectification, which I beg of you to have the kind- ness to insert in your next numer:—The iron- definitively to Denmark. The Dan&h government, on the coe, tvs to receive it, and, consequently, id be no there cou! question of the rey of it, vessel was accordingly given up to its builder, who never ceased to have all F ove! &e., . KIRSTEIN, Consul of Denmark. The remarke on the above that the allegations made are in absolute contradiction to the infc communicated to it, and which it had feagon to believe exact, Union Soldiers from Switzerland. the London Bhipping Feb, 16.) federal reeruiting agents have been very busy in Switzerland. That fal of “crimping,” ‘upon it, the Swiss Government, have called upon the citizens America while the MEXZICO., The Effect of French Intervention in Mexico upon English Commerce—The Truth at Last. The following letter, from the largest English commer- cial house at Tampico, appears in the city article of the London Times of January 31:— Tamprco, Dec. 29, 1864. Gextixuen—We have this moment come from a meet- ing of the merchants of this place, which was. called this morning by the commander, M. Jaquin, and presided over by him, and we hasten to inform you of the object for which we were called together. M. Jaquin, who had beside him the second in command of the French war steamer Rhone, began by stating that he had called this meeting merely with the object of communicating to those interested an order relative to the funds coming by the conducta which he had received from General Bazaine. ‘He then read the order, which was to the effect that all the funds which came by the conducta, and were intended for shipment, should be shipped here on board the French steamer Rhone, and by her transferred to the St. Nazaire packet, at Vera Cruz, about the middle of the month. We informed M. Jaquin, as did several others of the principal merchants, that we had large sums for account of our friends in the interior destined for England, with distinct orders to ship by the royal mail steam packet; and that, moreover, these sums, if sent in the way he in- dicated, would not be covered by insurance, to which he made answer: ‘That, with regard to matters of detail, such as insurance, &c., he was quite incapable of giving any opinion; these must be arranged by the parties inte- rested; and that he would merely confine himself to pre- venting—by force, if necossary—any part of the funds to arrive, perconducta, being embarked other than Dy the Rhone and St, Nazaire line.” ‘The outrageous enormity of such a determination on the part of the French authorities admits ofyno comments ‘on our part, and we merely confine ourselves to inform- ing you of what has taken place, that you may take the necessary steps in the capital to Bave the order cancelled, and enable us to follow the instructions of our corres pondents and our lawful commerce with the liberty we have a right to expect to enjoy under the gov- ernment of his imperial Majesty. Under the rulé of no previous party or faction were ever made such preposterous and arbitrary prete: and ifthey are not at once and forever put an end to there can be no guarantee in future for the security of interests of any description wl er. The principle involved in this violent measure is one of grave and serious linportance, as if acknowledged in this affair we may ere long be compelled to confine ourselves to the use only of such means of transport, communication, and ti as the French authorities think fit to allow us to make use of. As the packet is expected every moment we have merely time to send this document in a general form for the government of all concerned, stating that we still have a hope the funds will arrive in time to be shipped per packet. In view of the steps we had. taken to facilitate the operation we shall attempt to make the shipment, but we have the word of the commander, M.’ Jaquin, that he will forcibly prevent it, in which case we shall retain the funds, protesting at the same time in the most salemn manner against the au- thors of such a violent inte ition in our private affaira, and holding them responsible, in the name of every one concerned, for all the losses and delays which may be in- curred by the forcible detention of funds destined for shipment under the ruling tariff of the empire. ‘We have just been to the Custom House to open the register for the packet for the shipment of the specie, and the collector showed us the order from the interven- from visiti all, tor, M. Salles, forbidding any permit to be given but by the steamer of the French line. We are, dear sirs, yours very truly, STEWART L. JOLLY. & CO. To Messrs. Granam, Graves & Co.; Barnox, Fonnrs & Co.; A. Davirsox, Awavio Bavmg, Goetave GopaRp, FRancisoo pt La Favente, G. Newsoip. Chamber of Commerce. INTERESTING COMMUNICATIONS—THE SEIZURE OF COTTON BY THE GOVERNMENT, ETC. The regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Gom- merce was held yesterday afternoon, Mr, A. A. Low, President, in the chair. ‘The following gentlemen were elected members of the Chamber:—Mesers. L. E. Chittenden, Clinton Hunter, John H. Lathrop and James M. Williamson. THR BAVANNAM RELIEF MOVEMENT. Mr. J.R. McCurdy, chairman of the committee of thirty appointed by the Chamber to control the Savannah relief movement, and to whom the report of Mr. Archi- bald Baxter, who proceeded with the Rebecca Clyde was referred, ted that they had adopted such part of the document as alluded to the relief operations, and sent back the remainder, which referred to the cotton seizures in the captured city, to the Chamber for their action. Colonel F. A. Corxtima moved that the entire matter be riven into the bands of a committee of seven, to be ap- pointed by the chair. On motion of Capt. Maranatt the consideration of the subject was postponed indefinitely, A portrait of Mr. Joshua Bates, ordered by the Cham- ‘ber, was then received. A letter from Ghief Engineer Wood, United States Navy, was read offering his acknowledgments for the complimentary resolutions passed in his behalf by the Chamber. The bill before the State Legislature increasing the rates ef pilotage fifty per cent was laid before the Cham- ber, and referred to Captain Charles H. Marshall and Mr. G. W. Blant. A communication was read from the Ocean Telegraph Company, of Great Britain, requesting the influence of the Chamber towards procuring a subsidy from the United States government Captain MaxsiAtt moved that the communication be laid upon the table, as the name of James Spence was attached to it, whose affiliations were with the rebel cause, ‘The motion was adopted. Mr. Ferdinand de Lesreps, President of the Suez Canal Company, sent a letter to the Chamber, which was read, ta a coy be sent from their body to Alex- ypt, for the purpose of examining the canal on of April next. entire subject was referred to the Executive Oom- with power. THR ERIZORE OF COTTON, x Mayor Ornyme called attention to the government ire of cotton in the rebel States. There were a num- of people at the North to whom money was due by Southern rovidente, and it was only by retaining this cotton hit the ot had an opportunity of discharing their indetredness, He moved that a committee of seven be appomied, with Mr, Conkling as charman, to toate into the matter and report at the next mesting of Chamber. Colonel Cankling, Mr. 8. B. Chittenden and Mr. Peter Cooper advocated the appointment of a commmiltere, Cajiain Marshall, Captain Nye and Mr. G, W. Blunt op- posed the motion Ater some diccusston the motion of Mr. Opdyke was ed, and the following geutlemen appointed as a committee Messrs, F. A. Conkling, George Opdyke, Marvin, & B, Chittenden, H. Marshal, A Baxter and J.J. King. The Preeident and Seoretary’ of the Chamber were added to the eominitter, The Chamber then adjourned, News from St. Domingo. We have received advices from the isiand of St. Do- Tingo daved Pebroary 2. Achange in the government had taken place on the 264 of Jannury, when the members of the old adminis. tration resigned and a junta was formed, under the prosi Senor Benigno F, de Rojas, t bn the assembilng of he Na on the 27th of Feb-uary, at which dat min'etration will b bic of U ived refer to by Spain wind ae ite i his and the vat those on in ‘NEW YORK HERALD, GRANT. Rumored Preparations for Another Rebel Naval Attack. Description of the Rebel Iron- Clad Virginia. The Early Evacuation of Petersburg Still Reported by Deserters. The Rebels Anticipating a Great Battle Refore Richmond. Grant Only Waiting for Dry Weather, Rey Rey THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, Mr. 5S. Cadwaliader’s Despatches. Cary Pourr, Feb. 28, 1865; 1 FRTERSBURG, A variety of contrailictory rumors and reports concern ing the doings and movements of the enemy have gained circulation in the army within a week, but very few of them deserve or receive much credence. It was frst asserted as indisputably true, on the evidence of de- serters and our own observations of the fact, that the evacuation of Petersbi had actually and was being rapidly forward from day today. Yet after @ week’s continuance the place proves to be no more evacuated in point of fact than at any former Period of its beleaguerment. The rumor most likely originated, as suggested two days ago, tn the precaution- ary removal from the city of a large amount of tobacco ‘and cotton that has long been there in store, and the possible dismounting and transporting of a portion of the heavy ordnance to a place of greater security. These would Be measures engendered by the most ordinary and common kind of military prudence, and should by no means be considered evidence of the enemy’s intention to immediately withdraw his forces from the place, There is indeed no likelihood of hie doing the latter until he has resolved upon the evacuation of Richmond also. Even then the probabilities are that Petersburg will be the last abandoned, for his intentions could be better masked and longer concealed by leaving Richmond first. LONGSTRRET TEMPORARILY IN COMMAND AT RICHMOND, Stories of the Le rere of General Joseph E. John- ston tothe command of the rebel army of Northern Vir- ginia were rife throughout both our armies two days ago, and sprang from the concurrent testimony of deserters to the faci, ind the announcement ae Ca rebels that his newly assigned command was a important one. It was also known that Lee had gone to SI "8 front to overlook operations in that quarter, re appeared no one go likely to command in his ‘as Johnston. It now appears that Longstreet was in temporary charge here, and that Lee accompanied Johnston south- ward, and duly installed him in Beauregard’s place on last Thursday. The rebel papers of yesterday announce the fact of his assuming command on Thursday, but have. not at any time alluded to Lee's absence from here, ‘THY PRESENT SENTIMENT IN RICHMOND. One of the Richmond dailies speaks of an improbable rumor of General Sherman’s death, and the driving of his army into the jungles of South Carolina, Another be- wails the manifest inclination of the rebel Congress to adjourn, that {ts members might “flee from a real or sup- danger,” and lampoons them unmercifully for a k of spirit and bravery. Another still deplores the flippancy with which the question of evacuating Rich- mond {8 discussed by high officials, and declares that such an act would be a virtual ending of the war. From yet another we have a mysterious allusion to, and justifi- cation of, some important military order or movement which can only be construed to mean that the removal o! non-combatants and heavy stores has already commenced. A great moral commotion and aes eee is fore- shadowed as on in the rebel capit ly, and fears are evinced the pillars and foundations of the con- federacy will be broken up. No prisonems have been delivered to us by the rebels lo prisoness have been at Aiken’s Landing for several days. Ju 2 Bula aasigns ‘as a reason that high water has prev: his doing #0. ing But as this has not lessened his aDility to receive and transport large numbers of their own men that have been daily forward from tho North for exchange, it is thong] ee aa, Sscees oe ———— advantage in numbers. No mare wi ly livered by us until another instalment or two has arrived from Richmond. By arrangement with the rebel authorities, we were to reoeive a considerable number at Wilmington, but active hostilities in that quarter have thus far prevented the in- e agreed upon. The rebels moved several thou- celve them in exchange before his orders and instructions from General Grant had arrived. To this he could not accede. On taking the place we recaptured a few hundred of thom; but the rebel government was notified that, hav- ing been sent there in good faith for erg no ad- vantage would be taken in the matter, and the entire number would be placed to their credit, ary Pom, March 1, 1965. GENERAL MOSQUERA AND SUITE VIBIT GENERAL GRANT, ‘The only event of interest is the arrival at General Grant’s headquarters of General Mosquera, ex-President of the republic of Colombia, and now minister plenipo- tentiary and envoy extraordinary to the Court of St James. General Mosquera is accompanied by General Salzar, minister from the republic of Colombia to the United States, and the respective suites of the two dis- tinguished gentlemen. The are having an interview this morning with General Grant, are expected to spend a few days in looking over the military situation, and will then doubtless return to their respective posts and duties, Mr. Theodore C. Wilson’s Despatch. Cavatay Corrs, ARMY OF THE PoTOMAC, z cp Feb, 27, 1665. } PAYING OF? THE TROOPS, ‘The paymasters are here paying off the troops of the cavalry corps. This will, no doubt, be very acceptablo information to many families in the North, PERSONAL, Brevet Brigadier General Smith bas returned and reas- eumed command of his brigade. Mr. William J. Starks’ Despatch. Heapquarrers, Swoop Corrs, Feb. 28, 1866, ‘THR PAYMENT OF THE TROOFS. In accordance with ordere the various regiments and detachments throughout the army were mustered for pay for the months of January and February. A large aumber of paymastors are now busily engaged in paying the troops. It is anticipated that the postal orders, which can be obtained at City Point, will materially fa- Cilitate the sending of money by the soldiers to their friends at home, & REBEL LIEUTENANT COMES WITHIN THE LINES Among the deserters who came into our lines last even- ing was an officer—a first lieutenant. He fully confirmed the worst stories of the demoralization of the reba) army, and expressed the opinion that should the two armies remain in the same position which they now occupy for three months longer, and without firing a shot, the days of the confederacy would be ended from its ii y in obtaining supplies and the discouragement and desertion of the men. He took the oath of allegiance and will be sent North. Mr. Charles H. Hannam’s Despatches, Heanquanrens, Sixrm ARMY ean Peremenund, Feb, 28, 108. RETURNED TO THE FRONT. Brevet Major General Frank Wheaten, commanding the First division of this corps, returned to the front on poo are o'clock train this afternoon. He has been nol fora short time, and was accompanied by Captain Goorge Barnard and Lieutenant Cook, of his statf, Manca 1—A. M. MONS REPORTS OF THR EVACUATION OF PETERSBURG. Three deserters have just come in, one af whom states that he was in Petersburg yesterday, where ho saw de- tails of men at work burning the tobacco and removing all the heavy guns. The guns were marked “ Danville’ and ‘‘Greeusboro.” Sherman is reported to be about foryy miles {rom Charlote aud rapidly advancing. THE ARMY OF THE JAMES. Mr. James A. Rrady's Despatch. | Heanquastens, Tweety.eretn Anwy our} Ix THe Pen, Feb. 27, 1865. General Wilde, sovinanding Prat diviston, returned to his post yoster lay, roliovmg Brovot Brigadier General | Draper, whe has eeu i command of the division during his absencé, General Wilde line bsea alsont on a sbort | leave to Philadelphia. RENE MAVAT eter, Yesterday eight be rebel iron-clad Vir goola came insite d fromthe Virginia in one sled above Fort Brady Withest having, deworn tbe ‘iy nko They wre oonp dinata vith ors, t FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1866. Pesan ia the Richmond papers some days be ore, ‘THY BATE RAID OF THR Reuse RAMS From the statements of thees men tt appears that the i made down Rear yhae! Semmes. Bazccutwe Oficer—Licutenant Dunnington, RXPLANATION OP DIAGRAM. * Porthole knocked qut by shot from the on the 24th of January, killing fve men and wounding eleven. Leia wen weight of projectile one hundred an nds. 2—Eleven-inch gun; weight of projectile one hundred and eighty pounds. 8 and en-inch broadside guns; weight of pro- Jerse ba hundred and eighteen pounds, We 6—Stern. 7, 8, 9 and 10—Shot and shell lockers and magazines. 11, 11—Fans, extending eighteen feet from the bow and stern, and used as quarterdeck for officers, &c. ‘The bow and stern guns work upon tracks—each piece beg sre of being from three portholes. housing ane poe the gun deck is built of and a feet in covered by six three thickn fooked of wrought iron. The he of the housing is seven fect above the gun deck. The slant of the walls from the gun deck is DRAUGHT OP THE VIRGINIA, ‘The Virginia draws fourteen feet of water, and is thus unable to ascend the James river above Fort Darling, a8 the depth of the river above that point is never more than twelve feet. Although built tm Richmond, she is destined, without doubt.never to revisit that’ place. They were com| after launching her to take her down stream without putting in her guns or ——— and to take her back they would be compelled to her of these bulky articles, TORPEDOES IN THE RIVER, The enemy are busily raged in improvit pedoes for river defence. ey have ped new ones below Fort Darling, and are ing others of Rew torpedoes is that they wil Be iguted by galvanic new ey ry galvi batteries on shore. TORPEDOES IN FRONT OF OUR LINES. ‘It has long been known that the rebels have an enor- mous number of torpedoes in front of the lines of this corps. We now find-that these a number four thousand, and are laid out regularly at intervals of three feet. a ~ passes Ln ae rebel runs upon a wire, e explosion following ¢! kills or maims him for life. Btev Fourth Maassachusetts Pro- Went tissanal or the ‘corpa, is ete cenaed a os tending to the enormous number of rebels who are con- stantly coming within our lines, REBEL ACCOUNTS. Movements Around Petersburg. [From the Richmond Whig, Feb. 28. ‘The Petersburg Zapress of yesterday says:— Reliable intelligence leads us to believe that on Friday and Saturday nights the enemy moved a number of pieces of artillery to his left. The rumbling of these trains could be distinctly heard from pointe of observe- tion not necessary now to mention. The enemy’s cavairy and the main body of his infantry have been moved towards Hatcher's run. ‘We are inclined to believe this statement, as intelli- gence from other sources convinces us that every man that can be spared from these lines has been moved to our right, We but await the clearing up of the weather and some improvement in the condition of the roads to hear that the enomy has commenced a heavy movement against our extreme right. Preparations for the Great Battle Before Richmond, {From the Richmond Examiner, Feb. 28.) ‘There is a general opinion that as svon as the condition Of the roads is improved the enemy will commence a heavy movement on our right, in-the vicinity of Petersburg. ‘There is no doubt that his cavalry and the main body of his infantry have beon moved towards Hatcher's run, and that but a feeble force is left to confront our lines cast of Petersburg It is reported by deserters from Grant's lines that there is but one corps (the Ninth) left between the Weldon road and the Appomattox river. The heavy massing on the enemy's left means am important battle, in which Grant probably designs another experiment upon our lines before Sherman can possibly get up to share in that fond oonclusion—foregone in Yankee eetimation— the capture of Richmond. That lawrel Grant is no doubt adventurously resolved to pluck for himself, evan at the hazard of an attempt which may cost him a defeat such as he has not yet experienced. tor. some BRUTAL ASSAULT ON A CONTRABAND BY BOUNTY BROKERS—PROMPT PUNISHMENT. Yesterday morning Newsome Lewis, a contraband, twenty yoars of age, who recently arrived from the South, appeared before Justice Dowling at the Tombs, in a blind and almost speechless condition, from the effects of violence received at the hands of Arthur Stevens and James Mahon, at a house in Mulberry street, near Canal. The assailants, t appears, wished Lewis to enlist; but he declined doing so, whereapon they fell upon and beat him in a most brutal manner. Stevens and Mahon were subsequently arrested by officer Mullany, of the Four- teenth precinot, and after the complaint was preferred the Magistrate sent the case before the Court of Sea. sions—Justices Dodge, Dowling and Kelly siteing—where they were forthwith tried and convicted, and the ex- treme penalty of the law meted out to them—viz: six months imprisonment in the Penitentiary and a fine of $40 cach. Thus in the space of four hours afte Commission of the asaault the prisoners were arrested, tried, convicted and on their way to the Ieland. ‘The ac- cused parties are said to be bounty brokers. Lewis, the victim, is one of the contrabands who joined G&neral Sherman's army in the memorable march through Geor- gia, and woe at the taking of Savannals HOUSE HOUBERY—ARREST ON SUSPICION. Mn Jonathan 8, Mortimor, reskting at No. 116 West Thirty-third street, yerterday appeared before Jus- tice Ledwith and toyed a cowptalut a very respertable appearing man, vamed Griffith, whom-he suspecla 0° F jewelry, wearing apparel, & 1.096." The property was stole resideace on the two pawn ti all tothe from Mr “OUR QUOTA. Interesting Correspondence Relative to Voluntecring. At the meeting of the Commitice on Volunteering yes- terday, the Chairman laid before the committeee the fol- Jowing letter, which had been received by him:— Orrice A. A. Provoer Marsal GuvzRAL anv Surstintenpent VOLUNTEER Recromsa Seevien, Soururky Division or New York, Eaq., eae tome Voli som tt York City :— Onison Buuwr, m- mittee, New Prr—It appears nine hundred and thirty-seven (937) men were enlisted in the city of New York for the army and navy during the ight days ending February 28, 1865. ‘order to prevent any misapprehension, I deem it proper to state that the present rate of enlistment will Rot fill the quotas of the city districts within the time re- qui and unless recruiting increases, and men are put into service more ly, the draft will be com- menced. 1 air, very respectfully, your obedient servant spi YE p BROWNSON, “ -Ass’nt Adj’t Gen, and Assistant to A. M. P. M. Gen. The Chairman proposed to send the following reply to the above, which was agreed to:— by the records of this office that but |. stant Sm—Your note of yesterday’s date in relation to the progress.of recruiting in this county was received last In reply I have the honor to state I very much regret foe ‘the present, rate of cnlistment 1 quota of the city districts within the time requ Tecruiting increases, aud men are put in the service more rapidly, the draft will be com- monood.” ‘We commenced. paying the increased bounty of six hundred ( dollars for three year men, four hundred dollars for two year men, and three hundred (300) for one yoar men, on the 13th day of February, immediately upon being authorized by the Legislature to raise the means necessary to pay large numbers of men. From that date, up to and including the 28th, being four- teen days (exclusive of Sundays), we have paid the boun- os the very large number of one thousand feur hun- and fifty-nine (1,459) men, or an average of over ene hundred and four (104) men per aay, as follows:— jubstitutes Army Naval in anticipa- Date. Recruits, Recruils. tion of Draft. Total. 48 1 1 50 80 1 2 83 16 7 - 83 6 19 T 122 a n 6 o 9 12 3 o4 123 18 8 148 93 27 10 130 of 7 7 108 82 8 10 100 io a1 6 137 J 10 6 15 oT Ww n 125 90 10 10 no Total 14 days. ..1,197 195 87 1,459 ‘The number raised the first seven (7) days was six hun- rod and seventy-four (674), bein, ninety-six (96) per day; the num! seven days was seven hundred and eighty-five (785), being an average of about one hundred and twelve (112) per day—an iacrease in the average of the last seven days of sixteen (9) per day. This statement does not include substitutes in anticipation of the draft enlisted elsewhere than at our office in the Park, in regard to whom we are not advised, but of which there must have been quite a number. ‘This average is the largest we have ever reached since we commenced the business of raising volunteers, in November, 1863, From the 20th of November, 1863, to the 17th of March, 1864 {inclusive ‘under the call for fl.e hundred thousand (500, ) men, the whole number of newly enlisted _men paid bounty was seven thousand nine hundred and ninety-five (7,995), being an average of little over eighty- one (81) men iss ‘ From the 16th of March to the 3ist of May, 1864, un- der the call for two hundred thousazid (200,000) mon, the whole number of newly enlisted men paid bounty was five thousand four {hundred and twenty-alx (6,426); in sixty-four (64) days, being an average of little less t! eighty-five (85) men perday. Of these enlistments ncarl; one-half were forthe navy, which are now very mucl restricted. The number for the army was an average of Jess than fifty (50) men per day. From the 7th of July to the 30th of September, 1864, under the call for five hundred thousand (500,000) men, the whole number of newly enlisted men paid bounty was seven hundred and fifty-nine (759) in sixty-eight (08) days, being an average of a little over eleven (11) per ‘rom the 20th of November, 1863, to the 30th of Sep- tember, 1864, we paid bounty on two hundred and thirty ) days, and during that whole period there were only wenty-seven (27) days on whic! heel yd number of newly enlisted men paid bounty reac! one hundred (100), while the average for the whole two hundred and thirty (280) days was but a little over sixty-one (61) men ‘day. me will also be found on bites ge that the average enlistments for the army under the existing call have been nearly double that of the most favorable period of enlistments during the two years past, an Cerin the adverse circumstances under which we have ee time, we are certain you must credit us with due diligence in the matter. ‘We would also beg to call your attontion to the fact that nearly all the men enlisted by us now are for three years’ service; that the whole number of fourteen han- dred and vy Kwaod (1,469) men enlisted from the 18th to the 28th of February represent about three thousand six hundred and forty-seven (3,647) years of service. The increase in the number of men raised during the last seven of the fourteen preceding the 28th of Febru- with the seven days preceding those, I @ that there will be a corresponding in- crease in the future, more cepecially as we understood esterday that the United States au ities have directed all the recruits for the regular army enlisted here should be credited to this county. In conclusion, permit me to suggest it gry in your judg- increased, we any means not adopted by us by which,’ ment, the number of men raised oan be ‘will gladly accept it, upon its being made known to us. ifully asking your consideration of these facts, ly I have the honor 10" be, sr, very. reepectfully, yout obedient servant ORISON BLUNT, lew York Committee on Volunteering. Chairman The Draft in Brooklyn. An effort is being made to procure an extension of time for thirty days, in order to enable the citizens of Brooklyn to furnish the number of men required under the recent call, without enforcing the draft as rigorously ‘as it must be under t Mayor Wood and a committee of the Board of Aldermen are now in Washi for the purpose of consulting with General in relation to the matter. They believe that all the men can be raised within thirty days. Thus far one handred and twenty-six army about: sixty naval recruits have been mustered into the service since the 2ist ult., at the office of Provost Marshal Fowler, of the Third district, City Intelligence. Tar Norsery ap Carup’s Hosrrrat.—The anniversary ofthe Nursery and Child’s Hospital ocourred yesterday, ‘and was attended by a large number of prominent ladies and gentlemen, among whom were Bishop Cox and Rev. Dr. Rogers. The annual reports were and sented the institution to be most successful tions. The inmates during the eighty and of children two hu During the year the recetj amounted to $29, the 6: were $29, After the of the re- ports eloquent addresses were delivered by Bishop Oox and Dr, and the annual election took with the following resuit:—Mrs. Cornelius Dubois, tress; Mrs. T. C. Doremus, Second Di 4 . Heksther, Third Directress; Mrs. F. H. Saltus, Treasurer, and Mra. 8. L. M. Barlow, Secretary. Comuxncement oF The Ustversiry Meproat Conzcr — ‘The annual commencement of the University Medical College will take place to-night at the chapel of the Unt- versity, in Mees square. Prof. John W. Draper will deliver the address to the graduates, Fata, Macuxery Casvatty.—Coroner Gamble was yesterday notified to bold an inquest at the Fourth pre- cinct statian house. over the remains of Mr. H Lobley, who was crashed to death by being caught in some machinery at No. 18 Frankfort street. wae thirty years of age, and resided at 288 Wost Thirty- second street. Scnoo. Examtxation.—On Monday and Tuceday last the examination of Grammar School No. 37, Twelfth ward, Yorkville, took place, in the presence of Superintend- ents Randal and Kiddie,Commiasioner Hinchman and ts wor H. B. Perkins. The exercises were interesting an leva penned fully sustaining the ular idea that in the good discipline and progress of its scholars this estab. lishment is among the of our many excellent public schools. John W. Boyce, principal male department; Miss Harriet A. Dumoan, principal female department. ‘Tae Fuxerator One or tim Crew of tae Prorat Gvonce Stxens.—The funeral of the late John Stokes, one of the apprentices lost from the pilotboat —_ Store, took place yesterday afternoon the y* terian ichareh, ‘corner of South Third and Fifth streets, Wiliamsburg. The body was conveyed from the house of his fathor to the church by the apprentices of the jlowout M. E. Fish, No. 4, where a vory interesting and fnstraotive discourse was made by the pastor, from the words “They who go down to the sea in ghips.” The retains were intorred in the Mount Holly Cémetery. Died. Lockwoon,—In Jersey Oty, an Thursday, March 2,° Jutta Froncee, wife of George W. Lockwood, and young. eat child of Henry €. and Mury A. Van Blarcou, aged 17 y ars, 7 months and 16 days, ‘The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully nd the from the ice of her parents, 372 South dnesday March 1, Avoosta, ¢ snd Henietta Smith, his (Friday) aft rnoon, at | 200 do. 100 Hud River RR! 100 do 1000 200 dO... 98: 300 100 Canton Company 36 909 100 do....-..88 85 100 Stocks very dull, and very few transactions. @.! dull, with email sales, At the close of report stood + 1075. a * THE NATIONAL CELEBRATIO ‘ATIONAL CELE # RATIO OF UNION VICTORIES, The people of New York wll celehrate at Union square, Sainrday, March 4, at 3 o'clock P, M., the vietorlous prog» of the Union forces in restoring the ‘authority o7 the goverc ment and maintaining the integrity of the nation, Tt is desired that thix grand ovation to the Union and to herole men who have devoted their lives to its préservath may receive the united and hearty concurrence of citizens © every class, creed, profession an \ "Ail honor in due fo the army and Dayy, and It is Atsing the, the commercial metropol's sliould be forward in bearing vs timony to their claims on the gratitude of the America people, ‘The following gentlomen, among others, are expected ¢ blage:— “ster Dr Hon. D. 8. Dickin#on, Hon, James’. Brady, Hon. D, P. ‘Tyter, Hon, ©. P. Daly, Rev, Wm, H. i Hon, Wm. M. Evarts, Rey. Robert Hatfield, Hon. Edwards Pierrepont, Hon. D. 8. Coddington, ‘The general programmeéof the procession of and m{liary bodies, and the arrabgements fo technical display in’ the evening, will: be "All communications relating to the celebration may be » gyessed to the Committee of Arrangements ut tho Ant louse, By order of the Committee. i WM. T. BLODGETT, Cheirman. | Frank E. Howe, Secretty, ‘ATIONAL CELEBRATION iv ON THE FOURTH OF MARCE an, —and numerous others, pit Os Hon. Gilbert ie societic | a grand pyr announced } i i of the coinmittes are progressing wit} much eatisfaetion, The military feature wil be unusual | brilliant and effective, ‘The civic socleties, evincing great | terest in the ocexsion, will appear in large numbers, nx with the design of offering thelr cordial co-opevaiion in th Movement of gratitude aid patriotism, “Uuwonted excit: | ment haa been awakened by the intimation that the Gerus | musical socleties will unite in thelr harmonious marehir songs while passing in procession, On arrival at Un} square the whole vast concourse will unite in one gra Piitriotie chorus. t The Turn-Verein Society of Athletes will also eppear in fu!) numbers, and there ix every indication that the people «| this city and their visitors will enjoy an exhtbition never > fore witnessed at any former public de ration, The Fire Department determined last evening, with grati! fying unanimity, to ke « leading part inthe ceremonies « the da; The Xommittee earnestly request that all public bodie) will be prompt in ass: lig and belng in readiness to forn, the procession, in conforn:ity with the published program: and the order of the Marsnal-in-Chief. By order of The Cominittee of Arrangements. WILLIAM T. BLODGETT, Chairman, Frank E. Hower, DISCHARG: NON-COMMISSION’ Reers and privates, who have | w var, are inv! to take part in the of the Union armies, and to join in the proces HAMILTON FISH, ntaitiee on Invitations OR PARTIES WISHT peession on Satwrd inion square, weal the 1 on Saturday nex: Maxcu 1, 1865. PLENDID A have 4 tine view Windows to let, at No. TANG ft 3 NDID CHANCE TO SEE THE large § on Saturday.—To let, a Windows in the marble building 627 Bi . Apply P, MORAND, Photographer, office No, 1, top tivor, ARRANGEMENTS FOR NATIONAL OMMITTEE OF ries, March 4, 1865 —New C © bration of Union York, March 1, 1865. The Special Committee’ af Arrange-+ ments are in sdssion doting the entire day iw rooms Nos, 18) and 19, Astor House, and in the evening at the Fifth Avenue WM. T, BLODGETT, Chairioun, el. ‘KAKK FE. Hows, Secret CQoantas OF ARRANGEMENTS ON NAPIONAL! Celebration of Union Victories, 18 and 19 Astor House, | Mare farch 1, 1805. The principal express companies having slinified thelr in-) tention of joining the procession on Saturday next, the Com-! mitiee of Arrangements respectfully invite all expressmen to! unite with them. + T. BLODGETT, Chairman, | Frank E. Hows, Secretary. OMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS ON NATIONAL. Celebration of Union Victories, 18 and 19 Astor Hous March 1, 1865. ‘All civic, trade and benevolent societies intending to join in the procedson on Saturday, March 4, are requested to notify the committee, at thelr roomns, Astor’ House, before 4 P.M. on Thursday, March2, — W. T. BLODGETT, Chairman, Franx B. Hown, Secretary. — | EPARTMENT OF FINANCE, NEW YORK COMP. ‘8, 1866.—In order to allow tho partment to participate, on the 4th of March instant, in the public celebration to be had tn this city in honor of the receut victories of the armies of the Union, this department and the bureausjoqpnected therewith will be closed at 12 o'clock M. gn that day, MATTHEW T, BRENNAN, Comptrolier, FLEADQUARTERS, FOURTH, REGIMENT, N. G. 8. ¥. Y.—New York, Mi h 2, 1865.—dieneral Orders No. « Tn compliance with Division and Br Orders this reg: ‘ment will parade in full uniform (fati caps), dismouste, on Saturday, the 4th fast. Regimental line will be formed in Elm street, right on Canal street, at 10 o'clock A, M. Re cisely. By order of Colonél DANIEL W. TELBER. E. M. LeMorwe, Acting Adjutant, ama NOTICE. * CALEDONIANS, ATTENTION! You, March 1, 1865. 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