New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-19
GEN EbS1AL VIEW -.

Confederate loss in Saturdays battle was $500.
GEN ERAL NEWS.
Ia Senate yesterday, bills were introduced to
facilitate proof for the allowance Of tensions; TO
extend the Wala Walla and Fort Benton Military
Pcad to Fort Abercrom5e; to provide for the pro-
lection of Overland EIni grants for a commission on
military Claims Ill West Virginia; in relation to
tounties TO volunteer soldeis The Commute on
the Conduct Of The War were directed 10 inquire
into and report the facts relative the recent battle
Fredericksburg, especially what officer is respon-
ebe i3r the attack On the enemys works, and who
ia osoonsible for the delay in getting ready for
battle The bill to facilitate the discharge of dis
shied soldiers was discussed, amended, and adopted
4 resolution was offered calling for information in
regard ~ tie removal Of Gen Saxtou from the COM
n.4uc a. tlliOn Head. The bill to Improve the Or
galizaiion' Of cavalry was passed. The Bankrupt
act was taken up, and Mr.. Foster made speech in
favor Oft resolution inquiring toto the charter
O: certain unseaworthy vessels for the Banks Expe.
dillon was adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
In he House resolution was offered inquirDg
whether any officer or employees of the Government
is Interested IL any bunk frm in money business
having contracts with the Government, end dealing
in stocks or other property Objected 70, ana laid
over The bill for tie relief OF loyal Shareholders
Was reported back, with Il recommendation that it
90 hot pass. Debate ensued, In the coune Of which
appeared lhat The Vlli Was drawn rs to compel
officers VI tie amy, on pain Of civil suit for damages
t. a'urn 20 the civil Guthoity oil slaves within our
lines who might be claimed by men protesting to be
LOYAL The bill WAS laid on the table SO 70 IS. The
Naval Committee instructed to report whether
letters Of marlue ought 70 be isslcd with view to
the capture Of tie Alabama and similar dangerous
vessels. Tie House went into Committee on the
Amy Appropriation 5ill. Mr. Mallory moved TO
amen 80 that 10 money sbouldb used to encourage
s1ppo.. or colonize escaped slaves. Amendment loti
IS % G6 and the bill gss reported the House aud
passed, yeas l07, nays 2. Speeches against Slave
Emancipation aud g ms; the Radicals were made
By Mr. Yeausn AID Mr.. Craveus and the House ad-
joGJned.
-New-Orlesns daes are to the ilth. Mossr,.
FLANDERS aud Hahn, members OF Congress from
Louisiana, were passengers in the steamer arrived.
There is not much ncws. Gen. Butler hae assessed
Tor tie benefit Of toe poor those cottob ok,r, who
recently advised planters not II sent their produce
u .Lc city. The General permits registered eue-
Ines o: Tie United Sisies' who desire to 20 within
tie Rebel l.ues 10 10 on condition that they will
10, return Out Of is men who had gone lder
this PEI mission on one occasion, IL were impressed
into .he Rebel army
BY request Of the Uoase, Nj Newton. Con.
PRISONER Of Agriculture, has sent in bie: ftate-
redi " doings Of that Department Of tie Gov
erDment Is financial operations have been very
triaing--oi.iy Il G52 actually expended, and q
few thousand incurred for TIE pm chase Of seeds in
Europe
--Iyor Oplyke has vetoed tic resolution
s,7ointius the long he, Of Commi soners 81 Deeds
printed in pape. q yesterday. lie thinks the
nsa:lsr authorized BY law is far exceeded BY tho
new ap?o.nmcihe.
San F,slcics ,'e4 Of yesterday report new.
gold discoveries IL Oregon, On tie Boise RIVER,
rivaling the salmon River mines in richness
Tie ship Marssrc, Evans from London went
sshoro at iIockawsy yesterday Size will probably
be 81 on without serious damage.
Another strike has occurred in the Brooklyn
Navy 'fard--,be ahip carpenters demaod q IS b 8
per day. The mater j, not yet settled.
Republican 'Dalry elections for tie General
and Ward Co'nnHtecS we're held last night. W.
print the tickets "a S'otser column
The Entiso Cor.@hs;onsr, Of this city held Il eli
final session tie year yesterday. Only / $50
LICENCES have bseo granted.
Nearly 10000 worth Of old postage stamps
Lave already been rsese4ted for redemption at TIC
roel.OGce Il ,hil e.ty.
The business at lie Stock Board yesterday was
moderate. but TIE :seog generally strong Govefnments
steady but without mpoitsn, Transactions Railroad
bond. hrnly held whou, much activity. AT the
ond board Tiers active market with upward
tendency the share masket to higher, and at the
third board tie s,il upwsrd. Exchange unset
tied Feighls gle' steady Gold closed At 2 bid