The New York herald., 1862-04-24


use in the Warrior.
The question Of continuing the work on the coast
land Notifications was brought up in the House OF
Lords, and-judging from the remarks made by
Earl de Grey and Ripon-it appears as If the Cabi'
net was ANXIOUS to continue them to the extent OF
fty millions of dollars. and then supplement them
with iron floating batteries.
Napoleon had directed his Minister of Marine to
report the number Of wooden vessels of war which
can be shesthed with iron.
England, it was said, was endeavoring to induce
against Mexico; the British government promish
not to object to the occupation of Hayti by Queen
Isabella in return. The Paris correspondent of
the London Tines intimates that Spain may retire
from Mexico, but for another reason-her anxiety
to preserve Cuba from an attack by such American
vessels as the Monitor or Merrimac.
CONGRESS-.
In the Senate yesterday, Q resolution was
adopted nstructing the Military Committee to in
quire whether any General in the army before
Yorktown had exhibited himself drunk in face Of
the enemy, and If any measures had been taken
for the trial and punishment of such officer. A
bill prescribing an additional oath for grand
and petit Jurors in the United States courts was
introduced by Mr.. Davis. The bill recognizing
the independence Of Hayti and Liberia. and pro.
viding for the appointment Of diplomatic repre-
sentativss thereto, was taken up, and Mr.. Sumner
made o speech In support Of it. The consideration
of the ConGscatlon bill was then resumed and Mr..
Davis, Of Kentucky. concluded his speech in op.
position TO 1t. Mr. sherman, Of Ohio, offered an
amendment TO this bill, specifying that the act
shall apply to persons who may hereafter hold
oihce under the rebel government; but the Senate
adjourned without taking action on the subject.
In the House ofRepresentatives, bill appropri-
ating sl $50 TO indemnify the of the Danish
bark Jorgen Lorenizen, illegally seized by the
blocksdng squadron. was passed. The Military
Committee made an important report on the SUBJ
ject OF coast and harbor defences, which may be
found In full in another part of to-dsys paper. A
bill was also reported providing for board Of COM
missioners 10 examine into the coast and harbor
defences. The consideration of the Coniscation
bills was then resumed, and the bill pending
on Tuesday was laid on the table by
vote Of 50 against SO. The next bill taken
UP was 10 facilitate the suppression
of the rebellion and 10 prevent the recurrence OF
the same. Is authorizes the President TO direct
our Generals 20 declare the slaves OF the rebels
free, and pledges the faith of the United States
20 make full and fair compensation 60 loyal men
Who have actively supported the Union for any
losscs they may sustain by virtue of this bill. Mr..
Olin, republican, or New York. as the Judiciary
Committee had recommended that none Of the
Confsca,on bills ought 70 pass moved ,ha, select
committee Of seven be appointed 10 take the sub
ject into consideration. Mr.. Colfax, republi-
can. Of Indiana. advocated the appointment Of .
select committee. Mr.. Dunn, republican. Of
Indiana vas opposed TO 0 sweeping ccnlscs-
ton L.li. He wasted distinction made
against the leaders. Mr. Bingham, republican. cf
Ohio. maintained the proprieiy oi biil 10 punish
oil wliul rebels by depriving them Of their PRO.
pcrty. Mr.. Lehman. opposition. OF pcnns. lYania
vas opposed 10 confsca,ion bills. Ne looked on
the march Of our armies as the proper mode OF sup
pressing the rcbcllior and rcestablshlng the con
siitu,ion. Mr.. Hickman. republican, Of Pennsyl.
vania. clsimsd tha, the constitution gave the Pre-.
sidsni ample power ~ithoa, Congressional ss,ioa.
Mr.. Criticndea. Of Kentucky. was sgains, al con.
ascation measures. which wOuli tend to exaspc.
rate the war. aud postpone the time Of putting
down the rebellion. After further debate. with.
out action, the House adjourned.
MIscxLLAxxous NEWS.
The Bohemian from Londonderry on the ii,h
instant, and the Persia, from Qaccnsto~n on the
18th instant made their ports st Portland and
New York respectively yesterday. The Tcuionis.
from Southampton on the 10th inst, slso reached
this port yesterday. Our sdyices by the Bohe.
mian and Persia are three days later than those
brought By the City OF New York. Consols closed
In London. on the 18th instant, AZ 93s. ssy. for
money. Cotton experienced a slight advance ia
Liverpool on the sales Of the week. On the l2th
Of April the market closed buoyani, with prices
unchanged. The market FOR bresds,urs was quiet
and steady. Provisions were dull.
Italy, Austria, Greece and Turkey were ssill
agitated by poliicA discussion, revolution, aud
an actual war now wsging between the
Turks and Montenegriss. Napoleon had been
advised by some Of his courtiers against visit
ing London during the sumner, as that city
was known 10 "overhow" with revolutionary
refugees who were greatly emhittered In feeling
against him. The Emperor. IL l. said, rejected the
counsel. The Japanese Ambassadors arrived In
Paris on the 9TH OF April. ana alightcd st the
Hotel du Louvre, where apartments had been
prepared for than. They were received o, the
Lyons Railway station by N. Fcuillsi Do Conches,
"Introducer Of Ambassadors.' = aud a detachment
Of cavalry escorted thom 20 the hotel. The uum-
Der Of emigrants who left lAyrc ausing Tie meath
Of March amounted 10 T3s of whom T0s went 10
New York and thirty 10 the banks Of the Ia Plata.
lis proposed. says letter from rOsioa. 10 the
Messager dn Md, 10 form Frcneh experimsHsal
squadron Of iron plated vessels, 70 be placed IN.
| der the orders Of Vice Admiral BSa.,. wilaamex
The Magenta. solierino. Normsndle. Coaronne, in.
vincible and Clors are sentioned o. 10 form q
part Of u.
| The steamer North star arrived o, tAis por, al
noon yesterday. She brlnp us very Interesting