The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-03

Congress the proprisy Of coonzng them in somo congo
MAI Cline AS to those slaves who may be made free by
the enactments OF different States thinks they might be
taken by the general government in lieu Of direct taxes
and then made free always with view to colonization He
further suggests that the free people Of color might be in
cludod in this broad scheme Of colonization.
Tho President uses the most decided and patriotic Ian
gage on the sacred topic Of the Union which he do.
clares "Must and shall be preserved"
He leaves il to the wisdom of Congress TO pronounce on
the expedency Of recognizing tho independence Of Hayti
and Liberia, adding that he NO objection to such
policy.
The President gives brief OF the war; remark
ing that the country has every reason to be satisfied
with its progress which still continues to advance south
ward.
THE TREATY WITH AExIco-IMPoRTANr CLAUSE
PROVIDING FOR LOAN BY THE UNITED STATES
Inorma ion has been received here that one clause In
the treaty with the Mexican government provides for
loan Of $40 COO goo by government be shed
1--WE annual 50 900 each in return for the com
mcrcia advantages and transit Of United States troops
through Mexican territory guaranteed by the treaty
The sum appears Inadequate one it be intended
to relieve Mexico from her present difficulties.
PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
General Mcclellan is also understood to have made the
most urgent representations to the President in favor Of
regular and systematic exchange Of prisoners demon
stratng that the interests Of the country less than
those OF the army say nothing or the dictates Of hu
manity required this. He win probably succeed in hay
ing his views approved and acted on.
THE PROPOSED UNION OF THE REGULAR AND voLuN-
TER FORCES.
In the Senate oday bill offered striking the soul
Of the armythe regulars. This came from entleman
who has the true interests of the heart has not
been here anywhere else TO enable him appreciate
and understand the real value Of the regulars much
the good discipline Of the volunteers has depended upon
being Offered by regulars, and how much the peace and
good order OF Washington has depended upon the con
slant and untirng lbors Of Brgadier General Andrew
Porter and his division of regulars who have been doing
police duty in this city for months The regular officers
and soldiers Of the army have not made night bideous
here for weeks and months, but the volunteers cannot
say as much Gambling houses and brothes fatten-
Ing on the army Just Let the Senator who offered
the proposition analy the fact and no will nd to his
notification that the volunteers arc foremost in this
business It should be stopped the sooner the better
and General Mcclellan should issue order TO that ef
feet at once.
THE TREATMENT or sLIDELL AND MASON.
The resolution offered in the House today embracing
the Fact first announced in this correspondence about tho
intention OF the government with reference to tie i'm.
prsonment Of sde and Mason is appropriate and will
be heartily responded to by the President but would
have been quite as effective presented to- as it
will be by having been presented to-dAy.
ADVANCE OF THE UNION PIcKETs INTO THE ENEMY's
COUNTRY.
There has been advance Of rebel pickets upon our
lines has been stated On the contrary, pickets.
have advanced into the enemys country General Ben-
ker's pckets strengthened to-day and advanced
Besides, General Sumner division is in advanced
position altogether and the gallant Hcntzelman is
gradually moving into the front, General Mccall moving
towards eesburg and General Smith and General Porter
extending their lines forward, while Generals Nc.
Dowell and Franklin are watching the cnemys centre,
which is growing weaker and weaker every day. so
much for the rebels advance lines which has
seldom If happened when it is fact that our recon
noissance forces encr the cnemy's lines almost daily
- TIE REPRESENTATIVE FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
Mr. Foster OF North Carolina, has turned up again for
the third time member Of Congress from North Caro-
the subject referred the Committee on Elections
where 1t will be disposed Of properly.
ATTACK ON GENERAL BLENKER's PIcKETs by REBEL
CAVALRY.
This morning the pckcts Of General Blenkers brigade
at Annandae, were attacked by party Of secession
cavalry, who came across our very unexpectedly.
sharp firing took place. The result that one rebel
killed, and two wounded and taken prisoners One
Of our wounded.
THE CASE OF THE BURNING OF THE HARVEY BIRCH
by THE NASHVILLE.
It Ia subject Of discussion here TO-DAY
whether England will allow q vessel with an
unrecognised flag, to roam the high soas,
overhaul merchant ship belonging to friendly nation,
seize her crew and chain Them burn the ship to the
waters edge and then enter British port keeping hor
pratical flag lying at her mast head and there to re
MAN, under British protection DO repaired refttcd
to be allowed to set sail again perpetuate high crimes
upon the seas, against the laws Of nations
THE ARMY.
Tho following posts designated as headquarters OF
the several regiments Of artillery at which the cooncls
adutans and sergeant majors OF each will be
First artillery, Col. Dimmick, Fort Warren. Boston
hlrbor.
Second artillery, Col. Morris, Fort McHenry, Bal.i.
moro.
Third artillery, Col. Yates, Fort Trumbul New Ion.
don.
Fourth artillery, Col Merchant, Fort Washington.
Maryland
Fifth artillery, Col Brown, Fort Pickcns Pensacola
THE NAVY.
Lieutenant Commanding Robert H. Wyman has
been detached from the command OF tho Paw.
nee. and appointed to command the Potomac
notlla vice Captain Craven, appointed to the
Brooklyn. Captain Wyman will hoist his nag on board
the Yankee. Lieutenant commanding Eastman will "a.
main on board tho Yankee.
The Harriet Lane, the Gag ship present. will be sent
TO sea.
Commodore Craven is still board the Harriet lime,
of Indian Head and will probably remain there till re-
loved by tho new Commodore, who is at present in
Washington on the sick list.
The Pawnee is with the great Southern expedition.
The Pensacola will make trial trip dswn the Potomac
tomorrow, and test her machinery She will make
trial trip to test her guns on a subsequent day.
Tho following are the names Of the new screw. fast
soops of-war now being built for the United States
Navy
Shenandoah, Sacramento, Cansndagua, Lackawana,
Monongahea, Tconderoga