The New York herald., 1862-01-10
Great Britain Pledged to the Mari
time Code Of America.
The Secretary Of the Navy Roughly
Handled in the Senate.
The Financial Operations Of Morgan ana Cum
mings Under Consideration.
IMPORTANT ARMY BILLS BEFORE CONGRESS-.
Arrival Of the Released Prisoners
from Richmond,
&C., &C.. DC.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 1862.

&C., &c. DC.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 0. 1862.
Mr.. SUMMERS SPEECH ON THE TRENT AFFAIR.
The speech OF Mr.. Sumner in tho Senate to day. the
Trent affair mastery and conclusive exposition Of
the triumph Of American principles applied to inerna
tonal law In all his arguments and illustrations he left
respected mother England "out in the cold" He de-
monsrated that by all other leading European Powers
the American doctrine had been recognized and admitted
Tor many years. and that England alone had opposed
II. The inconsistency Of the present position Of
England, with her policy in all the past, was ad-
mirably illustrated and the conclusion that Great Britain
now stopped from future assertion Of her doctrine
In reference to the right Of visitation and search was
brilliant and effective The speech impressively de-
vered The galleries Of the Senate depsey crowd
ed Notwithstanding the noemency Of the weather. the
adics' gallery was filed to overnowng. Mrs. Vice Pre-
sdent Hamn and party Of her friends occupied seats
IN the diplomatic gallery, which also filed Secre-
taries Chase and Cameron occupied seats
the floor Of the chamber, where were also
the French, Russian. Austrian, Prussan, Danish and
Swedish Minister'S Lord Lyons not present, et
Qustte required that he should not be there such
occasion The speech listened to with fixed atten
ton by Senators Bright and Powell and Senator Green
n Nercier the French Minister occupied next to
Mr.. Bright and exchanged salutations with Mr. Sumner
the conclusion Of the Speech did also most Of the
other foreign dignitaries.
Mr.. Summers speech has created marked impression
the public regard to himself. 1t has removed much
prejudice that existed against him. and added greatly to
his reputation profound statesman. The impression
prevailed that with all his learning his traordnary
requirements, and splendid talents, he could not avoid
the introduction of his peculiar views In reference to
slavery and account Of the strong antislavery pro-
cvites Of England hitherto and the sympathy hereto
fore from this existing between leading English poll
tcans and anti-savery Of Mr. Sumner class
was apprehended by many that he would be inclined
lean towards Great Britain in this controversy. His
to-day was therefore, agreeable surprise The
absence Of any auson in his speech to the negro
ton demonstrated his ability and willingness to rise
superior to the idea attributed to him, and the
scahng exposition Of British inconsistency in regard to
the right Of search, and tho dignihed rebuke he ad
mnistered TO England, exhibited his capacity regard
public affairs with the eye Of genuine Statesman.
The applause accorded this really great production
universal and unqualified.
GENERAL STONE AND THE RENDITION OF FUGITIVE
SLAVES.
Some three weeks since, 1t announced that General
Stone, commanding brigade in General Banks column
tickling the rebels by returning fugitive slaves and
that he compelled Massachusetts, soldiers in his COM
mand perform service This only
but Of the Senators and most Of the
from Massachusetts,. Senator Sumner few days after
wards in commenting in his place in the Senate upon the
order Of Gen. Haeck concerning the disposition Of slaves
that within his lines, took occasion to alude TO
Con stones in returning fugitves the facts
corning which understand Mr.. Sumner fully satisfied
himself about The Senator's notice Of Gen. Stone
brief, but pointed. few days afterwards Sena-
tor Sumner received . letter from Gen. Stone,
the contents Of which are the subject Of street
comment, and do not reflect credtably upon General
stone who, it Is said, employed language towards the
Massachusetts, Senator which Ia characterized by those
who have read the letter being unbecoming soldier
much loss an officer OF the distinction and position Of
General Stone Mr. Sumner treats tho letter with
tempt. The whole subject is in the hands Of General
Mcclellan At present. but 1t is the determination Of
several Senator'S bring the subject before the Senate
DrsAGREEMEsr BETWEEN GENEnAL MANSFIELD AND
GENERAL WOOL.
General Mansfield who is at present in command at
Newport News Point, is pressing demand for
removal TO some other position, on account Of
an unpleasant disagreement between himself and
General Wool II appears that the recent occasion,
when body Of the rebels crossed New Market Bridge
General Mansfield won't out with force TO repulse
them. There was a group Of houses each side Of
the creek Those nearest to the federal fortihca-
fion Afforded shelter TO our soldiers, and those on
the other side were used for protection by the
rebels. in tho skirmishes that occurred at that
point the rebels in retiring bnrn the houses that shell
tered troops and General Mansfield, to deprive the
rebels Of tho advantage they had burned these the
other side. For this he severely ccnsured by Gen.
Wool, who, In general ORDERS characterized the act
piece Of Vandalism This public censure, for doing what
he deemed duty in exercising precautionary for
the safety Of his troops, has rendered Gen. Mansnod
position peculiarly disagreeabIe but his request for
change has not yet been granted. ,
IMPORTANT ARREST.
Mr.. w. T. Smithson, prominent banker Of this city,
was arrested yesterday afternoon upon the charge Of
treasonabo correspondence with the enemy. He vr
ginian and has made any Of his sympathy
with the rebels Many Of the leaders OF the rebellion
were his most intimate associates. He was jealous and
influential member Of the Methodist Episcopal church
South and his friends unwilling to believe that no
Mas been guilty Of any improper conduct
CONDITION OF GENERAL MCCLELLAN AND GENERAL
MARCY.
Neither General Mcclellan nor General Marcy out
to-day the incemency Of the weather rendering their
exposure mprudent.
ALL QUIET ALONG THE LINE.
Everything been quiet to-day along the lines Of the
army.
TIE REPORTED BATTLE AT RoMNEy.
30 any conflict skirmishing with the enemy
concerned nothiug Of official Of tho fight at Romncy
nounced to-day, has been received at hoadquaters.
ARRIVAL OF THE PRISONERS FROM RICHMOND.
The Richmond prisoners arrived this afternoon. They
will receive their pay and those enlisted for three years
ordered back TO their regiments They complain that
10 ration allowance granted alleging that they were