The New York Herald Newspaper, March 14, 1865, Page 4

4 -—-— NEW YORK HERALD. JAMES GORDON PENNETT, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. OFFICE N. W. CORNER OF FULTON AND NASSAU STS. — Volume XXX, — = TUE SITUATION. Gonoral Sheridan, in his oficial despatch, iuforms us Of the highly important successes of his grand cavalry motement up to Friday last. He had then reached Co- Jumbia, in Fiuvanna county, Virginia, at the junction of the James and Rivanna rivers, about fifty miles wet by porth of Richmond, having met with scarcely any oppo- bition in bis march. He had occupled, since the dato of his previous despatch announcing the capture of the greater part of Early’s force, Waynesboro, Staunton, Charlottesville, _ Scotteville other towns; destroyed all the looks for a couaffterable distance on the James River Canal, an immense number of bridges, many mites of railroad, mills, factories and vast quanti- ies of morchandise. He had captured twelve canal boats ladon with valuable supplies and fourteen pieces of artil- lory, besides abundanco of provisions for his men and forago for his animals, with which the country was filled. This region, of which the James. River Canal was an important artery, was the princi- pal feoder of late of Leo's army; and General Sheridan's devastating work, will most seriously interfore with rebel subsistence around Rich- mond. He says that the rebels were so completely be- wildered that they could make no opposition to him. and numerous From the 27th ult., the time at which be started up the valley, up to the 10th inst., with the exception of four days, his men had marched through almost incessant rain. General Sheridan states Wat Commodore Hollins, of the rebel navy, formerly of the United States navy, was shot near Gordonsville, Va, while attempting to mako his cscape. We give a map showing the country im which Sheridan's cavairy bove been operating In yesterday moruing’s He: Bragg’s roport of an important rebel succoss which he blaimed to have achieved on the 8th inst., near Kinston, North Carolina, The despatches which we publish this Morning show that Bragg bragged too soon; for, al- though he succeeded in capturing a large number of Pnion soldicrs in the early part of that day, through Lp was given rosa his numerical superiority, he was ullimately worsted, and was likely to suffer still further disaster. Bragg fs said to have had a large force at Kinston, ‘The national troops were under the immodiate com- mand of General Cox, though General Schofield was on the ground a considerable portion of the time. Tho fighting commenced in skirmishing om the evemng of the ‘th inst., and continued on different portions of the linos, ‘with occasional interruptions, night and day, up to the evening of the 10th, being at timcs of the most sovero ‘and stubborn character. Gen?ral Cox’s men wore in- trenched, and sevoral desperate but unsuccessful attempts were made by the rebols to drive them from thir works, which they still held, within threo miles of Kinston, on the morning of the llth. In ® chargo made by the rebels on the 10th they were ropulsed with severe loss, and compelled to leave their killed and weunded on the ficld. General Gouch’s division of Union troops joined General Cox on the morning of the 11th instant, and it was thought that ‘and would, if necossary, “secede” from the epnfotersc, &@ movement of “formiduble Consols ruled in London, March 1, at 88% 989 for money. The Liverpool cotton market was ae slight advance, on the 27th of February, but closed very dull with prices easler nextday. On tho Ist of March the market opened dail, Breadstu™ were dul) ani prices nominal. Provisions were rather hoavy. THE LEGISLATURE. Tho State Nenate yesterday passed bills in relation to tho salaries of officers employed in the Departinent of Survey and Inspection of Buildings in the City of New York; to amond the charter of the International Fire Insurance Company, and amending the uct relative to documentary evidence. The bill to amend the Bounty Logalizing bill was made the special order for to-day, and the New York Central Railroad Fare bill was made the ‘special order for Wednesday, March 22. After an execu- tive session tho Senate adjourned. In the Assembly bills were reported relative to planting oysters in Queens county; to incorporate the Young Men’s Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society of New York, and to euthorize plank roads and turnpike compa nies to impose and collect additional toll, Bills were in- troduced to amend the charter of the Heritage Associa- tion, and to legalize certain street improvements in New York. A resolution was adopted calling upon the Com- miasioners of the Land Olfice to report the reason for delaying action with reference to the sale of the Quarantine lands on Staten Island. Bills were ad- vanced to a third reading to amend the charter of the Brooklyn Library Association; the New York and Brook- lyn Baggage and Passenger bill; to amend the char- ter of tho City Fire Insurance Company of New York, and to amend the act regulating pilotage in the port ‘of New York. The evening session was occupied in the consideration of the Claim bill. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS. Highly important Mexican nows is contained in our despatches brought by the steamship Liberty, which ar- rived here yesterday, from Havana on the 8th inst. On the 27th of last month was officially published in the city of Slexico Maximilian’s decree confirming all the confis- cations and sales of church property made under former governments, amounting in value to many millions of dollars. This is a severe blow at the ecclesiastical rule, has swayed Mexico since its settioment by Euro- peans, One vu? its effects will be the establishment of ro- ligious toleration in the country, and it has consequently caused intense excitement among the priests and the church party genorally. Another decree, merging tho church power into that of the State, was expected soon to follow. Anothor excitement arose out of the re a tion of tho several members of the Emperor's cabinat, which, however, was not supposed to hayo beon induced wholly by his decree against the church, Additional succesecs of the imperial arms are announcod, and new adhesions to the empire of important republican leaders are claimed. Diseoveries’ of petroleum deposits havo been mado in different parts of the country. There wero a large number of prominent Americans in Mex'co, During the past few days a numbor of men have arrived in this city on board of thé brigs Eunice and Sarah Flagg and the steamer Corsica, from Nassau, N. P., who have becn engaged in tho blockade running business in that locality, ‘Those individua's openly boast of their profes. sional achievements, so that there exists no doubt of their true charector, It is said that hundreds of these desperate charictors ye! remain at Nassau, waiting for transportation to Now York. It would be well for our shipowners and others to look after these follows, and see that they do no harm. ‘The United Statos steam transport General Lyon, Cap- tain Minot Ward, from Wilmington, March 4, arrived at this port yesterday. She brought five hundred and th'rty-five paroled prisoners to Annapolis, She could not get over the bar at New Inlet until March 7. “While lying in the river off Fort Fisher, March 5, one man jumpod overboard and was drowned: namo un- known. Two died and were buried on shore at the fort: names unknown. Ono died on the passage and was buriod at sca, supposed to be Sergeant Wiley, of the One Hundred and Third Penasylvania Volunteers. The General Lyon arrived at Annapolis March 10, and, discharging the prisoners, proceeded to New York. Brevet Brigadier Genoral John C. Abbott was in com- mand of tho post of Wilmington. Business was assuming anothor battle might take place on that day, though there were indications that Bragg would fall back to the porth sido of the Neuse river. During ths ongagements Of the 8th, 9th and 10th instant nearly two thousand rebels were made prisoners. The entire Un¥en losses in feltled, woundod and captured were ostimated at not over hat number, It was said that two of the rebelGe neral foe Johnston's corps had already united with Brags’s force, and that the remainder of his troops soon would foin it. 1 another victory of Wade Hampton's rebels over Kilpatrick's cavalry, on the 10th inst, at another un- named point, is announced by General Leo. It is Glaimed that Hampton drovo Kilpairick from his camp, and captured several hundred of his men, his guns, ‘wagons and many horses. It is admitted, however, Bast tho rebels did not succeed in getting off finally with the guns and wagons; but whether or not they wero destroyed is not told us. Many of Kilpatrick's men, but few of Hampton's, are said to have been killed ‘and wounded. A Richmond paper, in commenting on this “victory,” probably'as mythical as numerous other of Wade Hampton’sand Wheoler’s reported successes over Gen, Kilpatrick, congratulates its readers that things are beginning to look decidedly bright inthe South. Proba- bly alittle later news of Sherman's, Schofield’s and Filpatrick’s operations will produce @ chango in its opinions. A report from Newborn, N. C., says that the remaining Union prisoners at Salisbury, N. C., have been released by Union troops, whether of Sherman's or som other force is not stated. New Orleans advices of the 7th inst, state that large bodies of troops were then jeaving there for the vicinity of Mobile, General Bailey's expedition from Baton Rouge into the interior of Louisiana had reached Clinton. His force consists of threo thovsand cavalry and some aeuliory. No movements in the armies south of Richmond are Foported. City Point was tho scene of an interesting veromony on last Saterlay evening, consisting of the presentation to General Grant of the elegant and valua ble gold moda him by Congress, Tt t gn anserblage Of diciinguisbed wilitary offi clvil Stanton, one of the St. Albane raiders, bas been found guilty by court martial and sontenced to be hanged, Phe sentence of the court was communicated to him on Punday evoning. The day of execution has not yet been fixed. EUROPEAN NEWS. ‘The steamship Hansa, from Southampton the Ist of March, reached this port yesterday. Her news is three ays lator. Lord Lyons had resigned ti office of British Minister t Washington. His course during years of dificult and Very delicate diplomacy has been fully approved of by Uhe Palmerston Cabinet, and is endorsed by the London nals. Sir Frederick Bruce, English Minister in China, tho was in London at the time, is appointed to succecd [Lord Lyons, The London Times says (hat Sir Frederick Bruce is accredited to the United State ns an undivided pountry, and that the assertion that France and Fingland | would deny Mr. Lincoln’s authority to rule over the fouthorn section after the 4th of March is a “delusion.* { Bir Frederick Bruce, the new Englieh Minister to ‘ashington, was attached to the English Legation in is country during the negotiation of the Ashburton ty, and subsequently held office in Newfoundland. al and aoc nylig resolutions voted to place in the presence of rs and ane. a lively aspect. Advices from the British West Indios, dated at Grenada on tho 2d of February, roport that dulness of trade was much complained of. Active preparations were being made for the coming sugar crop, The weather had been much unsettled. The whaling season had been opened by the capture on the 1st ultimo of a whale estimated to yield twenty barrels of oil, A merchant steamer from ‘Trinidad had called at the island for freight for London; but it was thought that the steam line speculation would prove a failure. Tho inhabitants of St, Lucia wero agi- tating to have a British naval coal depot built at the har- bor of Castries. Governor Fenton states in.an official despatch that he has assurapcos from the War Department that in all lo- calities in this Stato where voluntooring continues active no further order for. drafting w.ll be issued, and men airaady drafted will not be called upon for service, A mooting of residents of the Tenth ward was held lat evening to devise plans fer filling the military quota and avoiding the draft. Speeches were made by several pro- minent citizens, resolutions were adopted pledging to the Board of Supervisors the aid of the meeting, and com- mittees were appointed to decide upon the course to be pursued and to confer with the residents of the other wards, after which an adjournment till next Friday even- ing took place. The Board of Aldermen met yesterday afternoon. A communication was received from the Comptroller, an- nopuncing the fact that the fund for the relief of the families of volunteers was exhausted. Tho ord’nance ap- propriating half a million dollars for the relief of the soldiers’ families was taken up, but Jost for want of a constitutional vote. Alderman Farley’s resolutions in reference to a site for the proposed new Capitol, wore re- ferred to a joint committee having the matter in charge. The Compirolier was imtrusted to sell at auction the lease of the Hoboken ferry at the foot o: Spring street, After transacting some unimportant business, the Board then adjourned until Thursday, at two o'¢lock. The Board of Councilmen held a short session yeater- day, Comptrolier Brennan sent in a communication re- questing the passage of a new ordinance for the relief of the families of volunteers from this city in the army of the Union, He stated that the former estimate which he gave to the Common Council was based upon the supposition that the number of persona participating in the fund would not be materially increased, wfich then amounted to sixty-five thousand dollars; that in antici- paiion of the disposal of the bonds twenty-two thousand dollars had been expended, and that at least twenty thou- sand dollars more would be needed to meet the wequisi- tions drawn by the Assistant Treasurer for the fortnight onding March 18, The paper was referred to the Com- mitive ou Finance, pending the nection of the Board of Ajdermen wpon an ordmance relailve to this matier which js now under consideration. Resolutions to change the name of Mercer streot, from Eighth to Amity street, to Neilson place, and to change the name of Hammond to Wont Eleventh street, were adopied. The motion fora stay of proceedings in the case of Clarke against the brothers Brooks, of the Ezpress news- paper, was granted yesterday by Judge Daly. The Court took the ground that the matter was before the general term on appeal, and that it would be wrong to sell the paper or tako an account pending the decision of that tribunal. " An election will be held throughout this State to-day to decide whethor the State constitution shall be #0 amended as to provide for the appointment of Commis- sionors of the Court of Appeals, The State £enatorial committee engaged In the investi. gation of the affairs of our city government resumed their sessions yesterday, and continued their examina- tion of the City Inspector's Department. Several wit- neases were exarhined, who gave some interesting testi- mony. Tho committee will meet again to-day. The bounty brokers and jumpers captured on Saturday by Colonel Baker's officers, were yesterday removed to Fort Lafayette from Hoboken. The office of Colonel Raker was besieged by the friends of tho captives yes terday, including many politicians; but their influence was entirely out of its sphere ja that quarter, as they The London Times asserts that during tho late peage | giscovered, Jogotiations in Hampton Roads, fecretary Seward advo- ®reunion to be cemented by a foreign war, indl- ing England as the Power which deverved the attack, London Times says England is an “innocent nen- ,"" but being now forewarned’? of Mr. Soward’s joy, whe is likely to be “forearmed.’? chmond, Virginia, on the 224 of January, says that “peace sentiment’ was then largely developed in and North Carolina, and that the people ex- ‘am unwillingness to go on with fhe contest." y nought to procure poace by “separate State wction.” Tho money raised by the New York Chamber of Com- merce for distribution to the officers and crew of the United States steamer Kearsarge |v now roady to be ap- plied in that quarter. The award has been made under the advice of Commodore Winslow. Those who have claims on a portion of this fund can apply by letter to A correspondent of the London Telegraph writing from | the Chamber of Commerce, box 3,842 New York Post Office, when their applications will be immediately at- tended to. ‘The young man Michacl Casey, who was shot early on Iasi Saturday morning, in the house No. 66 West Forty- fourth stregt, while engaged, in company with two or Ser WAM Yhce ‘ORK HERALD, Tu three others, in burglarious opersions om the premises, died on Sunday evening from the effect of his wounds, and a coroner’s inquest was held over the body of de ceased yestorday. Mr. Cochran, occupant of the house burgtariously entered by Casey, caught the latter in & closet where he attempted to conceal himself, and,draw- ing a pistol, shot him, with the results stated. It is aid that Casey, provious to his death, confessed to being a bounty jumper. Two of the supposed associates of Casey in the burglary have been arrested. A gang of marauders, supposed to be deserters from the army, who have recently been committing depreda- tions on the farmers in tho vicinity of AUlantic City, N. J., were on Saturday pursued and attacked by a party of the residents, who succeeded in killing two of the rob- bers. According to the City Inspector's report thero were 473 deaths in the city during the past week—an increase of 3 as compared with the mortality of the week previ- ous, and 29 moro than occurred during¢he corresponding week last year. Of the deaths in the course of last woek 274 resulted from acute disease, 181 from chronic disease, and 23 from external causes, &e, There wore 824 natives of the United States, 92 of Ireland, 35 of Gor- many, 12 of Engiend, and the balance of various foreiga | countries, There were twenty-Ove deaths from smallpox during the past week, being one lecs than iu the week preceding. * The stock market was duM and* variable yesterday. Governments were quiet, Gold\was weak and excited, and, after opening at 19134, closed at 185}¢ down town. At the evening board it sold down to 184}4. ‘The fall of gold unsettled thefmarkets yesterday, and the business was very small. The exciting news from the theatre of war superseded ail things else in the minds of the-busincss public, and business was only of secondary consideration. On ‘Change the flour market. ruled quiet; but prices were without essential change. ‘Wheat ruled steady, while corn and oats wore dull and drooping. The pork market was dull and lower. Beef steady, while lard was in limited demand and a shade easier. Freights rather more activo at previous rates. Whiskey le. higher, but quiet. Our National Finances—Speeie Pay- ment«—Not Too Vast, Mr. Secretary. With the widening conviction in’ the public mind that the robellion will be soon extin- guished, the impression is gaining ground that we shill have an early return to specie pay- ments. To this end the new Secretary of the Treasury has promised us he will endeavor to shape his administration of the national finances, upon which everything else depends. Tho general policy thus indicated by Mr. McCulloch meets with universal approval; but it is to the practical details of bis system that we must look fer its success or failure. He has a fair field and a good prospect before him. We have passed the dead point of danger in the depreciztion of the government paper, credit and currency—loans and notes—we have touched bottom. Gold is steadily declining, and greenbacks are steadily advancing towards that central pojnt of financial security and har- mony known as par. The wealib and progres- sive developments of tho vast resources of the wer ~ NEW Y KY ve ‘ cf : OT country are equal to the demands of a national debt of even three thousand millions, and a government expenditure offive hundred millions ayear beyond its receipts, provided that this excess of expenditure shall within a year or two altogether cease. That the annual receipts of the Treasury within a year will be equal to ita current expenses is probable; that this point will be gained before the expiration of two years is morally certain. It is also probable that within this interval a return to specie pay- ments might be accomplished; but here the question recurs, would not this return be so abrupt as to bring about that very danger which we are seeking to avoid—a financial revulsion? During England’s twenty years of war with Napoleon the Bank of England remained under a suspension of specie payments. With’ the overthrow and removal of Napoleon to the island of Elba in 1814, and in anticipation of a permanent peace and specie paymenis, there came upon England such an epidemic of specu- lation as to lead to the continuance by the bank of the suspension of cash payments till 1815, and so on, from year to year, till 1821. But in spite of this check the bubble which was inflated in 1814 was of such dimensions that with its collapse, a year or two later, there came upon the country such a revulsion, such “universal losses and failures among the agricultural, commercial, manufacturing, mining, shipping and building interests, as had never before been paralleled.” The breaking up of the country banks, and the consequent withdrawal of their paper from the general volume in circulation, “caused a demand for additional issues from the Bank of England to help to maintain the public:credit.” From 1815 to 1821 the bank repeatedly inti- mated its readiness to resume cash payments, but was as often restrained by the government. In 1825—four years after its resumption—it was reduced to the verge of a collapse, from a run upon it to meet the demands of @ panic arising from the enormous speculations in joint stock adventures in Mexico and the South American States, declared independent in 1824. The bank survived, though the consequences of that epidemic of speculation were the ruin of thousands, who had in the outset more money than brains. These lessons of experience from the Bank of England may be turned by our Secretary of the Treasury to a good account. Our national treasury bas become to us our Bank of England, and it is in the hands of Mr. McCulloch. Much as we desire a return to specie payments, he will accomplish nothing to this end by too rapidly reducing the volume of our national paper currency. The business affairs of the country cannot at once be adapted to s reduc- tion of this currency to the specie basis, or any- thing near it. A sudden reduction in prices of all commodities representing capital or labor would follow, which would involve us all in @ great revulsion. On the other hand, with the suppression ot Jeff. Davis and the res- toration of the rebellious States to the supreme authority of the Union, there will be a great enlargement of the field of circulation of our national currency, and a corresponding strengthening of the Treasury in its resources and means of redemption. In this view, fortified for a gradual con- traction, the great object to be considered is not so much the speedicst possible attainment of dollar for dollar between gold and green- backs in Wall street as the prevention of a financial revulsion from a too violent descent to the specie platform. We may expect with the retarn of peace such a mania of specula- tion, im enterprises for the repeopling, re- building, refurnishing and regéneration of the Southern States, as the world has never seen. These adventures will afford the necessary water way for much of our redundant national currency. Otherwise the local banks, North and South, will supply the required paper money as freely as General Jackson’s pet banks of 1835-6, to the prejudice of the Treasary. Mr. McCulloch may restrain them to the benefit of all concerned. At all events, while » sudden melting of the ‘ winter’s aceumulations of ice and snow in the mountains results in ruinous inuadations, we know that under a gradual thaw these dis asters are avoided. So, while preparing for Tok specie payments, in avoiding a too rapid with- | Th¢ military situation to-night {s understood to be drawal of the national currency we avoid the shock of a financial revulsion, and gradually prepare all hands for the change that is to come. Ramnoap SLaveaTeR any THE Reuxpy.— We are sick of the continual slaughter on our railroads, Something must be done to put a stop to it, and it must be a rigorous measure, which admits of no escape from responsibility. Some people say that the frequency of accidents on the railroads, by which so much life is sacri- ficed, is the premeditated result of stockjobbing on the part of the companies, to reduce the value of stock by carelessness in the manage- ment and the constant loas of life, in order that certain parties may be able to buy stock cheap, and then, by instituting a better management, bring up the price, and sell at a high figure. It is almost impossible :to conceive anything 0: wicked as this even in the mind of a stockjob- ber; but from whatever cause this wholesale railroad murder proceeds, there is a remedy at hand which ought to be resorted to, and we warrant it would be found most effective. Let the Legislature pass a law empowering any criminal judge or district attorney in all the districts of the State to present to a grand jury the circumstances of every accident by which life is lost ; examine witnesses before them, and indict the parties found to be responsible, just as in the ordinary, cases of: murder or burglary, and affix the penalties on the same scale. This wonld bring railroad direetors and employes to asense of the fact that human life cannot be reckleasly trifled with; and it is the only way to prevent the railroad slaughiers which of laie have become a disgrace to the country. Tux Vioz Present anp Stanor Fornry.— We perceive that Signor Forney, in his Wash- ington journal, has given to the public the gvati- fying intelligence that the healih of the Vice President “has been entirely restored.” The amiable Chevalier says of Mr. Johnson, after his surprising recovery, that that gentleman “was as cheerful as any man could be after having recovered from so severe an indisposition.” We suppose so, and think that the Vice Presi- dent ought te be eternally grateful to his friend, the Signor. Forney is a truly benevolent man— areal friend in need. In fact, he is nearly as benevolent as Secretary Welles, only not so silly. The Vice President, it will be remem- bered, got into a rather serious difficulty just before he fell sick, and it was necessary for him to get out of the scrape in some plausible fashion. Mr. Johnson alone was unequal to the task; but, fortunately for him, the diplo- macy and benevolence of Signor Forney came to his aid. This’ amiable gentleman saw through the matter at once, and, having sug- gested a remedy, the Vice President, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, threw himself upon his friendly breast and weptaloud. The prelimina- ries were soon settled and the Vice President carried to Silver Springs, where, we now hear, he has completely recovered his health. This timely and benevolent action of the Signor Forney ought not, and we hope it will not, be readily forgotten. It is always usefal to have so amiable a person at hand in cases of this kind—a man who not only knows how to get people into dilemmas, but to help them out of their troubles afterwards. That the Vice President will feel deeply grateful to him for his exertions to restore him to health during his late. severe indisposition, as well as for the generous paragraph announcing his complete convalescence, we have nod doubt whatever. But for such services there should be a com- mensurate reward. We expect, therefore, that Signor Forney will, at the very least, be made Secretary of the Navy. Tur IyTernat ReveNve Law aND THE BROOKLYN Crry Rarxoavs.—Through an oversight the line announoing the time the amended Internal, Re- venue act is to go into effect, which was intended should form part of the head of the synopsis which we published on the 6th inst., was omitted. The Brooklyn city railroad companies acted upon the provision, which we gave in full, empowering them to add one cent to their rates of fare; and, without waiting to ascertain when the law went into operatign, immediately announced their determination to charge six eonts. Their greediness, it appears, got the better of their judgment and caution, and thus led them into a violation of their contra¢ts with the city government Section eighteen of the law says that “ This act shall take effect on and after the 1st day of April, 1865," FILL UP OUR QUOTA The Draft Indefinitely Postponed. Executive Drrart™ est, Avnasy, March 13, 1865. Assurances are given me by the Provost Marshal Genoral, through Lieutenant Governor Alvord, who visiied Washington at my request, that no draft will be ordered in this State as loog as or wherever revruiting ts progressing reasonably fast; and where @ draft bas already taken place, drafted men will not be required to report if volunteers are secured fast enough to givo assurance that the quotay wili be filled withio a bref perlod. Boards of enrolment must be kept busy. This indulgence should greatly stimulate to renewed efforts in securing volynteers. Our faith is pledged that such will be the result, 1 appeal to tho people that it be kept. R. EB. FENTON. Elections To-day. NEW YORK. An election will be hold in this State to-day, to decide whether a constitutional amendment appointing five Commissioners of Appeals, to try causes now on the cal- endar of that court, shall be ratified or rejected. Ballots can bo obtained at the County Clerk's CBee by all de- siring to vote. A NRW HAMPSIMRE. The regular clection for State officers and members of Ronn shea takoe place to-day. The following are the can- rrington. Frederick Srey Smythe. R LR" Cer Com’er.Oreino A. J. Vaughan. Milan W. Harris. ‘Thomas E. Sawyer. Liceslhmpneinese me { Gilman Marston. Second district....Lewis W. Clark. *Ed. H. Rollins. Third district, Bingham, *Jas W. Patterson. Harry Members of the Thirty-eighth Congresa. ‘The following was the vote for Governor and President in 1864:— Gilmore, republican. Harrington, democrat. Lincoln .. McClellan, RHODE ISLAND. AState Convention, for the nomination of candidates for general officers, and district conventions for the nom- {nation of representatives in Congress, will be held at Providence to-day. Returs or Tun Onn Hexpreo axp Taian Reaoemst.— The above ragimont ts expected to arrive in this city some time to-morrow, after having filled it full time in the army of the Union, The veterans will, be appro- printoly received by the Hawkins Zouaves, They heid Moeting lant night, and completed their arranvements fue reeeplon, . A large party of Scnators apd others, with their Wasemavos, March 13, 1865. THR MILITARY GITUATION, more promising of speedy and complete success than at any period of the war. Telegrams have been received, stating that the Richmond papers of to-day are filled with doleful comments on the condition of affuirs, which, not- withstanding the prohibition of the rebel War Dopart- ment, they represent as extremely desperate, Sheridan, they admit, has played the mischief with their avenues of supply in outting the canal, and fears are expressed that he will reach Burk’s station unopposed, and will destroy the last link betwoen Rich- mond and anywhere else, It is believed hore that Sheridan has already passed Burk’s station, the Junction of the Petersburg and Lynchburg and Richmond and Danville roads, and gone either to Shormaa or Grant. This saves Grant the trouble of cutting the Southside, or Danville road, and leaves to General Lee the alternative of starving his army at Richmond or dividing his already depleted forees by sending to Lynchburg and some to Danville, which will lea work for Grant to promenade into Richmond and ond the whole affair. Bo- tween Grant, Sherman, Sohofield, Sheridan and Stone- man the rebol armed forces are rapidly being driven toa centre from whioh there will be ao escape. The coils of the anaconda are contracting visibly. ILLNESS OF THE PRESIDENT. ‘Mr. Lincoln is reported quite sick to-day, and has denicd himself to all visitors. of even those who have reviled him are offered £8 his continued health until the Vice Pregident has recovered entirely from his “4ncoherence.”” MOSBY'S GUERILLAS NBAR WASHINGTON. Last night Mosby's guerillas came down to Munson’s hill and Balley’s crossroads, about seven miles from Washington and within three or four miles of our forti- fications. They stopped at T. B. Munson’s house, and took siz of bis horses, leaving butene. An unfortunate contraband was taken back to his master. This is the sevond night visit Mr. Munson has had from these depre- ators and thieves, but this time thoy omitted to capture his son, as they did on a former visit. ‘The guerillas num- bored about thirty. They were fresh from a conflict with squad of our cavalry, which they had defeated, leaving two dead and two wounded on the fleld, and taken the others, with the exception of the commanding oilicer, prisoners. EXCURSION TO SAVANNAI. families, will leiive’ here ‘to-morrow, on board the steamer Thomas Collyer, for Fortress Monroe, where they will take passage on board the steamship Fulton, from New York, to Hilton Head. From this point they wilt be furnishod with transportation and subsistence on board of some government vessel to Charlesion, Savannah, and return. It is understood that the present state of affairs in the Intezior Department will prevent Mr. Harlan from joining this excursion, a8 he had intended. _ INSPECTION OF THE POTOMAC FORTIFICATIONS. Generals Hardin and Haskin, of the defencos of Wash- ington, will proceed to-morrow down the Potomac upon a tour of inspection of the fortifications, accompanied by @ party of ladies and gentlemen. ' AN HONEST MAN IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT. A laborer in the Treasury Department, named Davis, whil> engaged in sweeping the building on Saturday evening, found a package containing one hundred and seventy thousand dollars, which, with rare honesty for these degonerate times, he returned to Secretary MoCul- BIDS FOR FLOUR FOR THs Army. |! Bids for flour for the army wore oponed to-day, at Colone! Bell’s'office, and twelve thousand barrels taken at $1115, This is more than one dollar per barrel below the prices paid iast month, and, in view of the decline, only a small quantity for immediate use was taken. IMPORTANT TO CLAIM AGENTS. The War Department orders that hereafter no claim, presented by any agent, whether banker or attorney, will be entertained by its disbursing officers, unless said agent shall produce a certified copy of his license, as granted by the Collector, or a certificate from the Asseasér of his district, that he is not considered liable to license duty. THE SPECULATIONS IN THE INDIAN BUREAU. The Interior Department smbroglio daily devolopes more rapidly and fully. Some six or eight years ago scrip was iasued to the Sac and Fox Indians, in Kansas, in payment for the erection of buildings upon their new reservation farther West. This scrip was subsequently made interest bearing, and by its tenor was to be re- doemed out of the proceeds of the sales of the roserva- tion. These lands aresome of the best in the State, and were sold about two months ago, the Secretary and Com- missioner being large purchasern. Previous to the sale the scrip had nearly all been purchased, as is alleged, by what may be termed “the Interior Department ring,” at ‘an avorage of about forty per cent of ite par value. It will be seen that a profit of sixty per cent and sevoral years interest on three hundred thousand dollars amounts to a snug little sum. Another transaction, beldly atiabgell ‘upon these officials and their friends, is even worse than thé foregoing. Its enormity almost surpasses belief. The chargo is no less than connivance at the sales by agents of the department of Indian goods to the rebels in Arkunsas and Toxas, in- stoad of distributing them among the tribes for which they were ostensibly purchased, anda division of the spoils among the members of the “ring.” This neglect of the Indians may account for their hostility and union with the rebels in the Southwest. The matter should be fully investigated at once, both In justice to tho officials complained of and to the Indians, These charges are of the gravest character, dnd if proved should cover the parties with infamy. The latter charges involve treason of the blackest character. THE STATE CAPITAL. The Central Railroad Fare Bill-Im- t of Railroad Travel—A Rush ekers, &c. . ‘Auuaxy, March 13, 1865. At the evening session of th» Senate the Central Rail- road Fare bill was made a special order for Wednesday week. This was dono without dissent, the opposition, as woll as the friends of the bill, agreeing upon a trial of strength for that occasion. The form of the measure, as it stands at present, is regarded as dead. A bili will be presented here to morrow, carefully pre- pared, and making the most stringent provisions for the safety of travel on the radroads of the State, and securing their more effective goverament and c@struction. ‘The measure is new and simple in ite method of deaiing with the question, though modified in some de- e¢ upon the statutes on the same sul) in force in cogland. It is proposed to insure the paseige of such a measae by coupling it with (ho propo {nereasing of equalizing the fare on tho Ce ther roads, Aibany is crowded again with arrivals, principally from. New Ygrkeity, ueiuding also a large bateb trom Wash- ington. eruot's appointments a pal cause of these accessions. A number are ever, upon measures pending in the Lapeants, bat mainly those involving patronage, The old lobby who have frequented the Cap'tol o1 appear to be super. seded completely by a now set, and mostly office seek- ers. The Governor will send in afresh batch of these patriots on Wednesday, and hence the rush. It is not certain until to-morrow what end of the jist will be taken up, but only a portion will be named. Traan Ornna.—There was a very fine house at the Academy last evening. The occasion was a somewhat unusual one, inasmuch as the three prima donne of the company—Zuochi, Kellogg and Morensi—appeared to- gether in Don Giovanni, ¢ opera was given with grent spirit, The encores were frequent throughout, and the artists wore repeatedly called before the curtain. This ovoning La Fores dal Destino will be produced for tho first time in Brooklyn. Ali the splendid scenery painted for this opera at the Now York house. will be transported to Brooklyn for the occasion, and this groat work of Verdi will be given with all its original grandeur, To-morrow evening we will have Fra Diavolo at the New York Academy, to be followed by Norma on Tharsday, and / Puriani on Friday. We understand that Mr. Maretzek has accepted our #iggestion of giving La Porsa del Destino at a matinde on Saturday to close the regular season. Nruro’s SaLoon.—The tenth concert of Mile. de Katow and Mr. Wehlt, at Niblo's Saloon leat evening, was more largely attended than any previous concert, The house was fashionably filled. We have never hoard these artists to more advantage. Mile, de Katow played bettor than over, and was received with great en- thusiasm. Of Mr. Wehli’s performance we need only say that it was as brillisht and astonishing as usual. We have rarely seen an audience more enthvsiastic. Every piece was ericored, The vovalisis were: Mile, Salvoul (soprano) and Signor Poulicchi (basso), Mr. haan takes thoee uiien ible artiste to Boston and Providence to | day. Ou Friday Niblo’a. nate.—$2 Dy: Id by Regular } woxt they will bave another corti | sas CANBY. — General Bailey's Expedition into the Ia- terior of Loutsiana—Concentration of Troops for an Attack on Mobile, &e. New Oauaans, March 7, via Camo, March 13, 1666, General Bailey’s expedition from Baton Rouge inte the interior of Louisiana and Mississippi, Consists of threo thousand cavalry, with astrong support of “ertit- lery, At last accounts the expedition occupied Clintom, La. This section of the country contains a majority of loyal people, and it ls believed that this occupation t designed to be permanent, Gen. Baldy Smith accompanied Gen. Canby on bis re- cent trip to the vicinity of Mobile. Ho has net yet beem assigned to any command. Large bodies of troops are leaving here for the vicinity of Mobile. There are also indications of movements tm other directions, Tbe steamships Guiding Star and Goorge Cromwell have been taken by the military for the transportation of troops to Mobile. ‘The steamship Morning Star arrived to-day. Cotton has declined 2c, ; low middling, 70c. 4720, Su- ger and molasses active. Orders have been received te forward provisions to the North, and 1,600 bbls. land are now awaiting shipment. New York tonnage is scarce. Cotton to New York Xe. Bankers’ sight chooks on New York, par. Arrived brig Edward H. Kennody, from Boston, ‘West Tonnessee Thrown Open to Trade. Caino, March 15, 1865. Four hundred and fifty paroled prisoners from New Orleans, belonging to Western regiments, arrived to-day, and will move North as s00n as transportation can be furnished. Genoral Washburne has thrown the entire district of ‘Wost Tennessee open to trade, Citizens will be allowed to come freely to Memphis with the products of the coun- try and take out a limited amount of family supplics, This will continue, however, only so long as poople maal- festa loyal, friendly fecling towards the government of the United States and do not abuse tho privileges granted. Capture of Sue Munday and Other Gue- rillas in Kentucky. Loursvitis, March 13, 1865. An expedition of fifty of the Thirtieth Wisconsin, sent from liere on Saturday, yesterday surrounded # bara im Webstor, Meade county, and, aftr some resistance, ia which three men wero slightly and @ fourth mortally wounded, captured Captains Sue Munday, alias Jerome Clarke Magruder, and Henry Metcalf. The prisoners wero brought here by the Morning Star this morning and lodged in tho military prison Magruder is suffering from @ recent wound and is not likely to r to recover, The Seven-Thirty Loan, Punapeuma, March 18, 1865. Cooke reports sales of the seven-thirty loan to-day the amount of $5,246,’ 00, ag Nee gd fon Memphis for $200,006, low York. for $1,627,600, and from 3,671 nalviduals for $50 and $100 Personal Intelligence. General Burnside, General Averill and General Fre- mont aro staying at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. pol Beilin Dbl a City Intelligence, Founp Drownep.—The remains of a boy were found floating in the river near James’ slip yesterday, evi- dently having been in the Water three or four days. Be- ceased had ons gray sack coat, a pair of bluo naval pants and a black cloth vest. Ho had black hair, a slight scar on his nose, and appeared to bo about fifteen or wix- toon years old. ‘From a letter found in his pocket de ceased’s name appears to have been Morton. ‘This letter was addressed to ‘Hicksville, Long Island." ‘An Inquest will bo held on the remains to-day. Fink In MABKRTMIELD StReeT.—Last evening at alittie before nine o’otock a fire occurred in astable at No. 2136 Marketfleld street, occupied by John Baily. Six horses which wero in the stablo were got out without mong Mr. Bally estimates his loss in feed at Rasy $300; ie surance. The damag® to the building about $100. 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