The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-03


GENERAL NEWS.
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s IHv WASHINGTON, June 2, 1852.
THE ELECTION IN wAsHNGroN-A COMPLETE UNION
VICTORY.
The most ample arrangements were made by both the
civil and military authorities to-day for tho preservation
OF the peace; but the election passed on without any
disturbance except the arrest Of sx-soctor R. h. Gil
lett profanity the polls, after having objected 70
taking tho oath Of allegiance.
Tho result splendid victory for tho unconditional
Unionists. Tho whole Union ticket was elected. The
majority for the Mayor is unocialy reported at about
three thousand, and the aggregate vote is about ve
thousand. At the last municipal election Il was eight
thousand The falling of is attributed to the introduc.
tion OF the test oath.
After the closing Of the polls professions from all the
wards, preceded by bands Of music, waited upon the
Mayor elect and complimentsd him upon his success
ARRIVAL OF MR.. GEoFFRoY AT PARIs-THE FRENCH
GOVERNMENT AND THE AMERICAN REBELLION.
After his arrival in Paris Mr. Goooy, First Secretary
Of the French Legation at Washington had several
views with NJ Thouvensl, to whom he delivered the
dispatches written by NJ. Mercer after his visit to
Richmond. He also made several visits TO M. Persny
and related to that Minister the result Of his personal
observations about the character Of the struggle now
going in the United States and upon the sentiment
anmatng the North and the South in the pursuit Of thar
designs. Mr. Georoy had also an interview or hour
with tho EMPEROR the result Of which has not been made
known. The day after, however, It was asserted in
diplomatic circles that Persgny who s tho master mind
OF tho Cabinet, going to leave for London with
autograph ettor for Queen Victoria Various comments
existed about the contents or the letter. Some thought
related TO the evacuation Of Rome some to the settle
mont az thu American difcuty by ioint intervention
Of England and France. at,
THE PUBLIC LANDS or TEXAS.
Senator Lane Of Kansas to-day introduced resolution
for the conscaton Of the public lands OF State Of Texas
BY the terms OF annexation these lands did not come
into the hands Of government In 1858 IL was esti
mated the Land Office that after satisfying all Just
private claims under grants Of pain Mexico and Texas
Is republic there would be hundred millions Of acres
left to tho State. The confscaton Of such lands will
bring no money into the Treasury they are TO be- alb
sorbsd under the Homestead act This would result in
putting the lands thoroughly into the hands or Texans
as they would BE- disposed OF by the State At pre-
sent. y ala
THE CoNYrscArToN AND PACIFIC RArLR0AD BILLS.
The Senate having disposed Of the Tux BILL the Conns-
cation bill will probably be held back until tho House
shall have acted the motion to reconsider the Slave
Emancipation BILL Meanwhile tho Senate will probably
take up the Pacific Railroad bill. will pass the Senate
substantially Us IL camc from the House. The Senate
Committee composed OF members, has already rs-
ported with unanimous approval, with only slight
amendment.
GENERAL wooL's NEW COMMAND.
The change OF General Wool Baltimore will not only
give great satisfaction TO the loyal Of Maryland but
viii give to General Mcclellan tho control OF all the
troops tho military department lately commanded by
General Wool
GOVERNOR SrANLY's CLOSING OF TIE CONTRA
BAND' SCHOOLS.
II was telegraphed In this correspondence some time
since that Governor stanly stated that he should
turn California unless the Hunter proclamation was
rspudiated by the government. Since reaching North
Carolina he has caused the teaching Of negroes to be dis
continued Mr.. Sumner has taken umbrage at this and
on the strength Of statement that the action OF tho
Governor nsgated BY the government, he has bad
resolution adopted by the Senate nquring into the
matter.
Tho general expression Of soldiers returned from the
South Is that the educating Of negroes and armng them
repugnant to tho Army Tho that can be done
is 10 set them at hard work on the plantations.
Officers who have been duty In connection with the
negroes at Duff Greon's row, object to keeping up
boarding school for negroes at that place.
SUNDAY PROCEEDINGS IN THE CAPITOL
II that the hall Of tho House OF
Ia fated 10 be prolific in the curious and strange Yes
terday Sunday Is usual on all Sundays, large con-
grcgation assembled there for religious worship All
the preliminary exercises gone through when all
eyes turned sxpectanty to the place usually occu
pied by the chaplain when To- that worthy divine non
insepiMs Silence regned for few seconds and thon
was superseded by buzz, buzz buzzng in onvorsa-
tiona gossip. After some fifteen twenty minutes
gentleman stepped forward and announced that there
would be services and at the same time requested the
audience 70 listen TO the singing OF few pieces. or
tho religious mercury resumed wontsd sphere
Just at this point there burst upon listening the
coar harmonious vocal strains OF the star spangod
Banner" sung by = young lady Of this city. It was
truly amusing the various expressions Of astopsh
ment BY grave Senators, and tho wiso men from the
East and elsewhere and the repeated It be possible
portion OF the words used this song were now and
elegant. This followed by another song having for
its sentiment, "pown With the Rebel Flag and
"Thrss Cheers for the Rcd, White and Blue.n At tho
conclusion Of this performance there long, loud and
hearty applause continued for several seconds in
nmstaksablo spirit Of enthusiasm. After the singing
or "America" and "Oh Hundred" the sssemblags dis
porscd. There was very large attendance Of ladies
and officers and privaies Of the army.
NvALrDs FROM GENERAL M'DowELL ARMY.
largo number Of wagons containing invalid soldiers
from tho army Of General Mcdowell came up this even
Ing from the general hospital at Alexandria.
People here frequently befay their secession sympa
thy language concerning the returning soldiers
There evidently clearing out OF hospitals to make
room for the wounded in the late battles before Rich
mond.
THE RADICALS AND THE NEGROES.
Every day exhibits some way Of serving up the
Niger in Congress. There can 30 understanding or
adjustment Of the slavery question to suit the radicals
short OF its entire abolition and the placing OF the blacks
upon terms Of perfect equality with tho whites.
REBEL STEAMER CHASED ASHORE.
Commodore Dupont reports to the Navy Department,
under date Of the 2eth u that he has received inorna
ton that the morning OF tho date Of his despatch the
rebel steamer Kate was chased shore by tho Augusta
and that the Pacahontas engaged in Smelling her
TuE srErrIN's CARGO.
The steamer stettin recently captured had as her
cargo 10000 ounces Of qunins In ounce bottles fora