The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-14

Tho President has issued his important procla-
mason-Thich we announced some days ago was
about to be promulgated the ports Of
Beaufort. Port Royal and New Orleans open for
Commercial intercourse after the LIST Of June, ex-
cept for the expor. and import Of goods contra.
band Of war; and Of information calculated to give
aid and comfort to the enemy. Secretary Chase
has also issued circular. based upon the pres-
dents proclamation. defining the mode Of obtain
ing licenses from the collectors OF customs, nnder
which vessels enter and sail from these ports.
An immediate attack on Mobile appears to be
Imminent. judging from the arrival Of the advance
Of Commodore Fsrrsgut's feet, consisting o. Por-
tsr's mortar boats. off Fort Morgan. Therefore
we publish to-day fine sketch of the city OF Mo-
bile, and description Of the fortifcationsaDd the
approaches to the city by railroad and BY water.
Ave hundred rebels fell into our hands VIVA had de-
ssrted from the batteries 1t Gloucester Bolnt, and
delivered themselves up to the commando Of the
steamer Island Belle which went up tAe Pisnka-
to0k river ON Saturday.
We publish to-day some highly intsrsting in.
telligence detailing the capture of Now Orleans
which will be found entirely new, together with
some maps Of the locality. worthy tho attsntion
of our readers. Inasmuch "A the occupation OF
New Orleans is one of the Creates events of the
war, and may have permanent influence in the
settlement of the rebellion, too many particulars
concerning it-even though they may be not of
the most recent date--cannot be given 70 the
public.
The proclamation Of General Butler and the ar.
rsst Of the municipal government, including the
Mayor, form the leading points in the news from
that Locality.
Our Geographic report Of the European news by
the Jura, at Father Point reports the rumor Of an
approaching Intervention by France and England
In the war affairs of the United States. Paris
letter in the Independence. Beige asserts IL ss q
confirmed fact, and says that the movement is to
be made on the basis that the South guarantees
negro emancipation.
Resolutions had been adopted, after considers
BE opposition, by . meeting held in Ashton
under.Lyne, England, calling on the British 60
vernmens TO recognize the independence d Ii.
South.
Cotton declined one-eighth Of penny per pound
In Liverpool in consequence Of the Intervention
rumors.
The Paris Momifeur publishes letter from Mex
loo, IN which It is stated, probability that the
French army win not long delay Its march on
Mexico city. The idea Of the Spanish troop,
Ioining them gave satisfaction In Paris.
CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday, the Pacific Railros,
hill was reported back by the select committee
and motion was offered TO make 1t the special OF
der Tor Thursday next. which was disagreed to by
vote Of IL 70 10. The bill providing for the pre-
faction OF Indiana who have adopted civilizc
habits was passed. A joint resolution providin
for the presentation Of medals of honor TO soldier
was adopted. The Indian Appropriation bill, an
the bill prohibiting indirect traffic with the rebels
were discussed.
In the House OF Representatives, the Senate
amendments to the bill establishing Depsrtmer
OF Agriculture were ooncurred In, and the bi
passed. The Soldiers Pension bill was passst
The bill TO facilitate the transportation Of troop
and mails between New York Rd Washington va
disguised, and laid on the table BY vote Of 7s |
uIsCKLLANEous NEWS.
Tks JuA, from Liverpool the LIST and Eondor
derry IL I'd Of May, passed Father Point yeste
Gay msrsing on her voyage TO Quebec. Her new
= enc daylAssr than the advices Of the Etna.
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