The New York herald., 1862-04-26
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY APRIL &C. lse2-TRIPLR SHEET

from San Francisco 70 China and Jaran. The bin has
been opposed strongly by Of the most infussial
Of Senate, but the untiring eDcgy Of Mr.
Latham prevailed.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD BILL.
Tho further consideration OF this bill is agreed on in
the House Of next week. Ifurthsr
thereon is postponed M December next it is very
probable that the whole will be defeated; and
for tho rsaspn that the tax operation r this latter is
disposed branches during the present session)
win by that time draw immensely upoa the purses OF
the people at large and the cry win be for decrease in
the public expenditures and hence, members will be in
cued to reject all such schemes, aud the entering on
tho prosecution Of any work-no matter how good 1t
may bo-whch is not absolutely NECESSARY to carry on
the war. .tfNf
THE MILITARY RAILROAD ROUTE BETWEEN WASH
.s INGT0N AND NEW YORK.
The following the hill reported in the House BY the
Committee Roads and Canals -
SEOnoN Tho several direct lines Of railroad leading
from New York to Washington, through Philadelphaa
and Baltimore with their connections in said ctes and
such branches change OF location as may DO necessary
TO complete said connections, are military ana postal
routes.
SEC. For the purpose Of securing the more safe,
speedy and economical transportation Of troops NUM-
tons Of the mails said roads, the rail-
road companies owning the hereby authorized
under the supervision and direction Of the Secretary o.
War under such regulations and restrictions MS ne
prescribe TO enjoy and exercise all the rights ana
TO make and construct such changes
Of location may be necessary to improve and com
plee their connections in Phladephia and Baltimore,
and for the establishment OF ferries, construc-
ton Of bridges % and the the use al, " nos,ons s,sam
Of said roads and their connections: provided that fui
compensation shall be made any or corporation
for any damage caused by the taking property for any
Of tho purposes aforesaid according to the laws of tho
State in which such property may b. located.
SBc 3On all tho roads Anches OF ROADS provaed
for tho cities of Baltimore and Phiadepha iocomo
ves shall not be at rate Of speed exceeding eeh!
miles per hour, and every precaution shall Do USED
against injury to persons and property.
CON. FoorR RELIEVED OF PORTION OF MS
ARDUoUs DUTIES.
Commodore Footc owing to the wound received in the
battle Of Fortcny has asked TO be relieved from the
command Of the Western fleet. But the Navy Depart
ment, being unwilling TO dispense with his important
services just that quarter have ordered Captain
Charles H. Davis, OF the first and most efficient off,
tho SERVICE to repair to the squadron, as his
second in command thus relieving him from much Of
the physical labor OF his responsible position, without
end lingering tho Of naval operations in that
quarter by withdrawing the supervision Of his active
and able mind from them cvon for day.
THE DIFFICULTY BETWEEN MEssRs. vAILANDIGHAN
AND WADE.
All is quiet along the lines between Vallandigham and
Wade this evening" the latter having made no demonstra
tons in response the attack made upon him yesterday
THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
Prominent Marylapders strongly urging The resto
ration of the Naval Academy to Annapolis The majority
Congress appreciate and desire to recognize the par
o,c devotion Of the Union men of Maryland, but they
will to restore TO her the Naval Academy
until her people provo themselves sufficiently loyal
to dispense with The presence of standing army to pro-
tect the railroads from rebel vandalism and Union ci
zens from rebel outrage.
SERIOUS ILLNESS OF SENATOR PEARcE.
The illness of senator Psarce, Of Maryland has excited
the alarm Of his friends. It is thought he will not be
able TO recover.
MRS. GREENHow, THE REBEL PRISONER.
Hon. Mr. Ely had q long interview to-day with tho
notorious and defiant rebel female prisoner Mrs. Green
how Tho visit was mstually interesting and satsfac
tory.
NO GERMAN TYPE OR GERMAN PRINTERS IN TIE
GOVERNMENT OFFICE.
The House to-day reversed its yesterdays action
the motion to print 900 copies Of tho agricultural part
Of the Patent Ocs Report in the German language Mr.
Walton Chairman Of the Printing Committee stating that
the printing Office has mother German typo
nor German printers Beside, the work would have 10
be translated
AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR IRoN-CLAD VESSELS.
Tho Navy Department Is quietly, though eicisnty at
work increasing the Of the national defence The
been awarded contracts for building ironclad vessels
under the recent law.
DECISIONS ON THE PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING tue
PACIFIC AND WEST AND NORTHWEST MAILS.
On Thursday was commenced the announcement OF
tho decisions tho proposals for conveying the mails
on the Pacific coast and in the West and Northwest &C.
large number OF bidders we're In attendance
at tho Post Once Department. Tho proposals
for the Pacific coast are very much higher
than formerly and those for Kentucky and Missouri
arc considerably advanced owing doubtless, TO the n
tary in those States, while In Illinois, lnd
ana and other States the rates are lower. In all tn,
number about 500 averaging ton bids FOR
each Tho sum total of the offers for the entire lettings
is about equal TO Of four years ago for similar
vice.
CONSULAR APPOINT MESr CoNFIRMsD.
The Senate In executive session on Thursday, con-
Grmed the nomination of Martin Metcalf, OF Michigan, as
Consul at Aguas Caientes, Mexico.
THE ARMY.
Brigade Surgeon j. W. Thomson, United States Volnn
teers is dismissed from the service aarmist Oh
the Recommendation OF his commanding officers.
On recommendation Of Brigador General Sumner, com
man ding second army corps approved by Major General
Mcclellan, commanding tho Army OF the Potomac, Major
Van shenaus Captain pat'chcr and Captain Camp, OF
the sxtycighth regiment New York Volunteers Lieu
tenant Lombard, Adjuant oil the Eghth Illinois cavalry
and Assistant Surgeon Williams of the First New York
artillery, are, by direction OF the President stricken
from the rolls Of the army for being captured by the
enemy while struggling without authority beyond the
outpos,s Of tho army, March 20, ls62
The headquarters OF Lieutenant Colonel Vim. Holman.
Eighth infantry Commssary General Of Prisoners, is
transferred from New York 10 Detroit. Mich.
the CASE OF GENERAL M'KNsTRY.
The Judiciary Committee OF tho House will report ad
vorsey to the memorial Of citizens Of Chicago in favor Of
General McRnstry. The committee have determined
not tomake public Tho letter Of Secretary Stanton TO hs
committee.
NUMBER OF SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS.
Tho number OF sick and wounded soldiers in the 60
vernmsnt hospitals Of the District s according to the
,ast weekly reiurns three thousand two hundred and
twenty two U those thousand are New York
troops The Alexandria hospital contains one thousand