The New York herald., 1862-12-01
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
wAsasaros, Nov. 30, 1852.

unless the last year alterations should be
in II only few hours before delivery. u is
" determined whether it shali be to Congress to
morrow delayed unth Tuesday. order, II possible
sohave Il accompanied by the repcSts OF the heads OF
departments.
The Of the Message not allowed TO trans.
pre Unusual caution has been taken prevent any puo
iieatou in reference to il until delivery.
THE REPORTS OF THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS.
The report the Secretary Of State will disclose the
fact that relations with foreign govern
mens are emnently satisfactory II WIZ DC
seen from the diplomatic correspondence that Great
Brtau has recently changed her tone towards tue eder
government that Franco has not manifested any nten
tsons to rashy interfere with our domestic dimcntes
aud that Russia stands firm 10 her friendship strongly
urging upon other European Powers the policy OF non
Interference.
The report Of the Secretary Of the Navy states that
out OF 25 900 men enrolled since active operations
commenced only hundred and nineteen have been
killed notwithstanding the active duty performed by
that service the great part it has taken In the
achievement Of nearly all most brilliant victories
The rrincipalio loss occurred at New Orleans.
The report the of Pensions given to
certain correspondents days ago with the solemn
pledge their part that Should be published until
the delivery OF the Message The violation of this pledge
by the Tribune has created much indignation amongst the
disgraceful and proof of utter faithlessness.
GENERAL BURNsDE's INTERVIEW WITH THE pREsI-
II is said that General Burasdcs interview with toe
President was very satisfactory. He old to take his
time, aud not permit himself to be hurried by any
outside pressure to mike the battle he should fight
decisive one. and promised thar his army should be
supplied promptly with every thing IL required.
IMPORTANT EXPLANATION or DRouYN DE LHUYs'
r LETTER.
Private correspon lence .vei by the late gives
quite a new and favorable explanation Of the motives
which have actuated the French government IN its
muncaon with Russell tho subject OF the late
proposed armstice, and leaves to doubt Of its
friendly and disinteresed disposition towards us.
IL trust these letters, the Emperor Instead
OF lending himself to the selfish advices Of those who
wish the breaking of this Union and the weakening of
resourceswould have been inspired with the desire
OF bringing the of this Union together, IL
possible, by of armisice mutually consented.
He to have been led to the belief of the realization
such project by the often repeated utteances of the
democratic leaders. at the time Of the Pennsylvania
election that OF the public officers 70 the spirit and
letter the constitution would the reconstruction
OF the Union, and by the Parliamentary proceedings
which took place time since between Governors
Stanly and Vance Of North Carolina-prsceedngs which
the French government indicative of desire Of re-
Cancellation between the North and the South. It would
then appear according this version that Drouyn
Lhuys letter has been published view Of procur
ing some advantages or Of securing independent ex
istence TO the Soutn but IN order TO whethe- lem
20 ary suspension of hos,ities would bring North
and South upon The base proposed by Governor
S,anly, limited by the democrats Of the North.
There is another evidence calculated to impress upon
mind the belief that this really at the bottom oi
the Emperors intentions Persons familiar with dpio
matte proceedings say that il Louis Napoleon had
taned the that would bc the unavoidable
consequence OF proposition Of arm!s:ce, this result
would have boen prepared y tho insertion in Drouyn de
Lhuys' letter of clause stpuatlng las is customary
In all Of medation that during months the aee,s
and armies of the beEgercnts wcnid wthdraw within
certain limits and break up the blockade Instead Or this
che document takes not 10 slndc in any
this important point and expressly states that the med
ating Powers will Interfere with the negotiating
unless requested by them to do indicating thereby
shat pressure any kind VIII be exercised upon the
North 70 compel 10 renqush Its right upon the South.
OPERATIONS OF THE BLocKADISG FLEET.
A despatch TO the Navy Department, from Commander
Parker United States Cambridge, November IL
reports "a schooner having been observed Mason
Borough Iniet, Immediately bore down upon her and
ran ashore. bai Under command Of Acting Master
Males. with men, burn her. with instrac
tons, the surf high venture and
IN OF doubt to reaching the vessel safely, TO
return. The boat, however, was swamred yet
the men, with Mr.. Males, reached the shore
and fred the schooner, which entirely de.
stroyei. Two other boats, with Acting Masters
Mates Wells and Oiiornc were communicate with
and, n possible, give them reles. Wells swan ashore
with a line but il having parted Odiorne followed with it
and landed Just this JunctGre some thirty
suddenly upon the party and all were taken prisoners
During Commander Parkers absence whilo engaged in
destroying the schooner the Daylight drove English
bark upon the beach about mile from the fort where
she became hard and last" The following list or the
sa.cers aud taken priscncrs-
Acisg Master Maies. Acting Masters Mates Wells and
0diornc Quarermastcr H. C. Reed Captains OF the TOP
Johu Graham and Dcroaclier, seamen George shy, VIII
Il I'm B Frost, Hans Dubour, Dick Havnan Thomas Nc
Ge,, VIM. Haley and VIM. Thomas.
des a,ch from Liei,epant Commander Braine dated
the 18TH reports giving chase a schooner
parties her her ashore With few shell those
loading dispersed She proved he the English
schooner Ariel, OF Halifax. There papers or
coiors board Az this hnc another schooner dis
covered to the Westward, down the coast Leaving
boats cndcavoring to Get the frst schooner, Com
mander Braine imneiiYcly started in pursuit OF
the second, and she a,so run ashore. IIc'
with ew shol drove those away who were
engaged in unloading her. On boarding she proved
20 be tho English schooner Ann Maria OF Nassau, Mp
No papers coiors were found board. Getting as
close to her possible with she hauled
on She, however, bilgcd in four fathoms Of water
Immediately returning TO the first schooner and finding
her bgcd, she was fred and completely destroyed. The
cargoes OF these vessels principally salt,
kegs of lard ana several barrcis of aour md suear
Everything upon which hands could be laid was de
stroycd. including asou, two Thousand bags Of salt.
Lieutenant Commander Truxlon Of tbe gunboat Cho
cura Beaufort, n. c. under date OF November IL says
thoy unknown schooner for violating the block
sde, from Wilmington bound TO Nassau. Her mAs,e,
stated tba, she lett Wilmington without papers ag or
name The death OF the Collector aud the prcvan.s II
yellow fever had cuscd the Custom House be closed
and business 10 be generally SUSPENDED Eight hundred