The New York herald., 1862-12-04

graphic summary of it. contents, published IN sns
HxRALD few days since.
II was thought in London that Napoleon would
renew his offer Of mediation to England IN more
plain and direct terms. Indeed 1t was said tnat
the Emperor had replied to Earl Russell's note be-
fore the China left Queenstown.
The London Saturday Reuie,c thinks that the
French Emperor has very important movements
on foot in connection with his mediation scheme
involving even the recognition Of the South and
the forming Of direct alliance with the new ma
ton, in furtherance of his designs in Mexico.
A steamship-name unknown-had left the Mer
sey, with six hundred tons of arms for the rebels
The Liverpool Post says that the "No. 2s0," re-
Gently launched in England, is intended for service
in China, and not as a rebel vessel.
1t was reported that q number Of fast English
steamers had just been sold to parties intending to
employ them in running the blockade.
The London Times and Post assert that Secre-
tary Seward has right to complain of the action
of England in the case of the Alabama.
The Paris journals. with the exception of the
Moniteu-, reproach the English government for
its course on the mediation question, and charge
the London Cabinet with being influenced by "ds-
creditable motives"
1t was said that France was greatly disappointed
at the action Of Russia on the mediation plan The
newspaper writer's OF Paris say that Napolcon's
proposition was forwarded 10 the Courtspf St. Pc
tersburg in the first place, and the "assent of the
Russian government relied on" before it was sent
to England.
The London Herald says that Liverpool steam.
er had taken out twenty-four French guillotines.
consigned to confidential friend of the Lincoln
Cabinet in New York
CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday the standing commit
tees were appointed. They are the same as at
the previous session, except that Mr.. Sumner
takes the place of Mr.. Simmons, resigned, on the
Finance Committee, and Mr.. Arnold takes the
place of Mr. Thomson deceased, on the Com
mittee on Commerce. A resolution calling on the
Secretary of War for information relative to the
arrest and Imprisonment of two citizens OF Della.
ware vas laid over. The Committee on Patents
were directed to inquire into the expedency OF
abolishng the Agricultural Department. An in
quiry was ordered into the expediency OF indem-
nfying citizens of Minnesota for losses by the
| Indian outbreak. On motion of Mr. Sumner, a call
| was made on the Secretary of War for informa.
tion relative TO the seizure and sale of free blacks
by the rebels, and what steps have been taken in
the matter. The Military Committee were direct
ed to consider the subject of organizing hospital
and ambulance corps. Mr.. Hale gave notice of q
bill repeating the act passed in July last estab-
fishing and equalizing the grades of naval officers.
The Senate then went into executive session, and
afterwards adjourned.
In the House of Representatives, q motion was
adopted directing pretty thorough overhauling
of the accounts Of the Agricultural Department
No other business of Importance was transacted.
and the House adjourned after very brief session.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
The steamship China, from Queenstown on the
23d of November, passed Cape Race last Monday
evening on her voyage to New York. She was
boarded by our agent at that point, and tee
graphic summary Of her news forwarded by way
Of Sackville N. B., s published in the HERALD this
morning. The Hibernian, from Londonderry
the 2lst ult no. reached Portland, Me-, yesterday,
and telegraphs additional news to that forwarded
after she passed Cape Race. Our European ad-
vices by the China are two days later than the
first report Of the China.
Consols closed in London, on the 22d ultlmo, at
935l 93A for money. The Liverpool cotton
market was frmer on the 22d Of November, and
all descriptions Of the staple rated little higher.
Breadstufis were unchanged but steady, Provi.
sions remained fat.
1t was rumorsd in Paris that plot against the
Emperor's life had been discovered. Indeed it
was reported all over Germany that an attempt had
been made to sssassinate him. The Italian Par
lament had assembled, but there was speech
from the throne. The Prince Of Wales and crown
Prince of Prussia had had an audience with the
Pope. Forty-two Polish officers Of the Russian
army had been condemned to most severe military
punishments. The distress in the manufacturing
districts Of England was becoming more and more
intense. The elections for new government in
Greece had commenced. There was probability
that Prince Alfred, of England, would be chosen
king. The general news from the continent Of
Europe is not important.
At last, after several months Intellectual efforts,
the Mayor has hit upon a suitable nominee for the
important Office Of Street Commissioner. At the
meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen yesterday,
Charles g. Cornell, now Senator and ex x-democrate
Alderman, was, after u secret session, unanimous
ly confirmed Robt. i. Darragh, republican, nomi-
mated by the Mayor for the Office of Assistant Gro
ton Water Commissioner, was also confirmed. Mr..
Dayton, the defeated republican candidate for the
Ninth Aldermanic district, sent in his resignation
for the remainder of the present term; but the
Board, duly approaching his invaluable services
debater, who has always been in the minority,
declined to accept. The Board will meet again
to-day at one O'Clock.
The Board of Education held their usual fort
nightly meeting last evening, the President, Mr..
Curtis, in the chair The minutes of the last
meeting having been read and approved, com.
munication was read from the special teachers
Of the Fifteenth ward asking for increase in
salary. In connection with the communication
Mr.. Miller, OF the Seventeenth ward, offered q reso.
luton TO the effect that 80 much Of the bylaws
passed on the oath Of September last, rela ting
TO the employment of special teachers, be amend.
ed by striking out the words at the end Of section