The New York herald., 1862-01-30

friends Of the "ring"
The London Herald, the organ of Lord Derby
and the arstocrats, states that the rebel agents IN
London have offered on behalf Of the Confederates
the basis of a treaty of commerce to England
This journal holds forth the most liberal induce
ments for the recognition of the JEFF. Davis gov
ernment by Parliament and the Queen. Great
Britain is to enjoy perfect free trade with the
revolted States, an equalization of her flag with
that of the South freedom of traffic on the coast,
and the chance of supplying all the manufactured
in the seeded territory. On these grounds the
Derbyites advocate the immediate recognition Of
such excellent customers.
The London papers assert that the Emperor Ma
poleon approved of Englanis policy all throughthe
Trent affair, without qualification; but it is easy to
see from the articles in the Paris journals, that
the French people at large do not entertain such
high oninion of her honor and international good
faith. Indeed, the Opirsione Ndtionale-the organ
of Prince Napoleon-says that she will make war
on the United States whether Mason and Slidel
were given up or not, and the writer warns France
against abet.ing her designs against the Union.
The news of the surrender of Mason and Slidell
was announced from the stage in the Drury Lane
and Olympic theatres, London, to delighted
crowds.
1t appears that Lord Paderston concealed from
the people of England all knowledge of Mr..
Stewards despatch to Mr.. Adams in which the act
ofCaptain Wilkes was described as one undertaken
without the order or cognizance of the govern.
ment, although it had been read to the Cabinet by
our Minister in the third week of December. 1t is
now said that if this fact had been made public the
made 80 much progress.
The Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs has
addressed letter to the Mexican Consul in London
on the subject of the foreign invasion of the re.
public. He states that Spain precipitated war
on his country at moment when the government
could, within year, have paid of her debts to
tuc cuIOpcou EoWciS, scSui cu iutCrudl pouCt 8uu
consolidated her power by the extinction of faction
The design of the writer is to interest England,
even yet, in behalf of Mexico and against the
policy of Spain.
CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday, Mr.. John B. Hcnder-
son, appointed Senator from Missouri, in place of
al Dill l.
seat. The Naval Committee made report, ask
ing to be discharged from the further considera-
ton of the subject of steam mail line to San
Francisco. A resolution calling for Information
as to the number of cavalry regiments in the SER
vice. distinguishing those mounted by States, and
how many are necessary, was adopted. The
resolution relative to breaking up the line-of-
battle ships Alabama and Virginia was re-
ferred. The joint resolution amending the rules
subjects pertaining to the suppression of the
rebellion was passed. The bill providing for the
organization of the STATS of the various divisions
of the army was taken up. An amendment to the
effect that if sutler violate the rules of sale he
be dismissed was agreed to, and the bill passed.
The consideration of the resolution regarding the
expulsion Of Senator Bright, of Indiana, was then
resumed, and a lively debate ensued, which con.
tinued until the Senate went into executive ses-
sion.
In the House of Representatives, the bill making
the usual appropriations for the executive legis-
lative and judicial expenses of the government
.r.
act shall prevent hereafter reduction of salaries,
and that mileage shall be allowed to Congressman
for each regular session only. A bill appropri-
ating $1,000 for the purchase and distribution Of
cotton seed through the Patent Office was pass
ed. The bill providing the usual pay and
allowances to commissioned field oi-cers and
captains from the tine they were authorized by
the President, Secretary OF War or Governor Of
their State to raise regiment was passed. The
Senate bill authorizing the President to take pos
session of railroads anu telegraph lines in certain
cases was passed by vote Of 1l3 against %. In
Committee Of the Whole the Demand Treasury
Note bill was called up, and Mr.. Pendlcton, OF
Ohio, made a speech on the subject. At the con-
clusion of his remarks the Army bill was taken up
and MIR. Gurley, of Ohio, delivered speech, urg-
ing a forward movement of the Union armies
When he had finished the committee rose, and the
House took up the joint resolution from the Senate
providing for secret sessions subjects connected
with the war. which, after some debate, was adopt
ed, and the House adjourned.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
In the State Senate yesterday the following bills
among others, were introduced:-To correct the
abuses in regard to the relaying of pavements in
Co. a II
under water in front of this city and Kings county
and authorizing the Kings County Supervisors to
borrow money to build new court house. Notice
was given Of bill for Incorporating the New York
Homeopathic College. resolution was adopted
requesting the Governor to inform the Legis-
laturc as to all proceedings under the act
appropriatng 100000 to arm and equip the
State militN. A resolution to the effect that
the Canal Contracting Board be instructed
to inquire into all claims and damages