New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-03
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of the foreign journals and leter-writers about the
stone blockade, and ether sinister reports, the dis
patches received at the State Department are
regarded as conclusive Of a complete restoration Of
the entente cordi0ie between the United States and
Great Britain, and of the best possible understanding
Of tie Governments Of France, Italy, and ether
Continental States. Yesterday, Secretary Seward
and Lord Lyons exchanged congratulations on the
adjustment of the Trent affair, in a spirit similar 10
Il at which, in the same case animated Earl Russell
and Minister Adams.
TIE RUMORED TROUBLE WITH FRANCE AND IN
GLAND.
The rumors which, it is represented, threw New
York into panic yesterday, ara regarded here us
inventions Of the Sece siousts in London and Paris.
The communications which have been received from
Great Britain aud France, as well as other European
States by tie last two steamers, are more frank and
cordial than any since tho insurrecton began.
RELEASE or pRRATEERsMEN.
Tie Secretary OF State on Friday directed the
release from Font Lafayette Of all the persons taken
from board OF insnrgent armed vessels, which
order has been undoubtedly executed
THE EFFORT TO RELEASE col. CORCoIAS.
Il irGe, az has beet stated, that Gen. Wool, un.
der Instructions, asSed Gen. Huger whether if
Smith, the pirate de- vered 10 him at Norfolk,
Co. Corconn would be restored TO liberty and sent
North. Tie answer in the negative was on the
ground Of difference in rank a. to the two persons.
SECRETARY sEwARD's REUNION.
The reunion at Secretary Stewards, on Friday,
embraced the largest attendance Of members OF the
diplomatic crrs and their fami e- tina, has been
Witnessed a, any similar assembiage for year past.
Washington society II cheerful, waiting only for
Congress to establish financial system for the Cow
eminent, and for sunshine to dsy up the roads for
military operations.
PRVATETR PRISONERS OF WAR.
TIE Hon. Allied Els, member OF Congress from New
York, late prisoner at Richmond, had an interview
with the President and Secretary Seward yesterday
and il has been determined to place the Rebel priva
teer.mon. now 10 New-York aud Philadelphia upon
footing Of prisoners Of war. An order has been Issued
removing them military prisons, with aview to their
exchange for citizens o; the United States incarce
"a ed in TIE South. This important and humane
courre on the part of the Government may result ~
the return of Cus. Corooran, Lee, Ccggswel, Wood,
Wilcox, Major Vogdes, ard the other officers now
held a, hostages for these prieateermen. general
exchange of all the prisoners will it ia believed,
speedily follow. The interview Of Mr.. Ely, in con-
junction with several Of his aasocate menbersCf The
House of Representatives. not only interesting,
out is described affecting
ARRIVAL or LIEUT.. CONNOLLY.
Lieut.. Edward Connolly Of the 69tb NewYork
Regiment, a prisoner Of war has arrived FROM
Columbia, s. c., and was present al tie interview
with the President ard Secretary of State. lie re.
norris tha, he health Of Col. Corcoran and the other
prisoners there is good.
oUARTERNASTER OF GEN. LASDER's DIVISION.
Capt. Ambrose Thompson, lately attached to Gen.
Wadsworihs Brigade, has been ordered TO Gen.
Landers division in the capacity viz: Quarter
master.
THE TAX ELL.
II il understood that the tax bill is row being per-
iec,od in its dc,aIs by the Committee of Ways and
Means IL propotee a moderate rate Of taxation upon
mort of the articles OF necessary consumption, with
higher rates on distilled liquors and other articles OF
luxury, on legaces and probates, on passengers by
railroads and otLer conyeyances, newspapers and
telegraphic messages. From these souTces, taken 10
connection with the tariff on imports, II ID confidently
expected after the most careful investigation, that
the Government will derive al annual revenue oil nj
least 10. 600 O00 This tax bill viii give TO the
United States bonds II rure srecie-payiig security
Tho Committee have also considered the subject
OF a national banking law, which will require The
deposit Of United States stock us security for the
bank notes that are circulated as currency.
GrNs. LANE AND HUNTER.
The President, in conversation yesterday with
Representaiiye Conway Of KANSAS stated that be
Amounted James II. Lane BrgadieI-General with
the express ers'.nding that be to serve under
Gen. Hunter; that Gen. Lane frequently declared
III, willingness TO do so; that he ltho Presdentl
had. aud has, the strongest desire TO oblige Gen.
Lane, aud consequently appointed large sian TO
uit and crafty him; tLat while he hoped ana oA-
peo,ed nn expedition somewhat to his liking would
be cent forward under him. he expected il TO be done
by an.icable arrangement with Gen. Hunter. He
never intended, and does not now intend, that 1t
.bnn be independent Of Gen. Hunter, or in any way
ners.ve or dshonoring to hin; that Gen. Lane
must receive BIZ orders from Gen. lluner, and the
President Will be glad If Gen. iiuuter, acting within
The range Of biz oders ana bis sense oil duty to The
onblic can give such order. ls viii be Satisfactory
to Gen. Lane.
ARREST FOR DESTROYING THE NAILS.
Information has reacl ed here that Isaiah Butler,
David C. Watilcs, Mathew Hodge, and Richard x.
Boyle have been arrested az North Branch, Mich,
on tho borders of Canada, uIon tho cbarge Of de-
siroying the mails at the Post-Olce in retaliation
for tue su.pectcd act Of tho Postmaster, causing the
arrest Il a man named Guy Hopkins. who WIS a