The New York herald., 1862-02-19
NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY l9 1862 y

the opening Of Parliament. so that she an
nounces that she herself, and perhaps the
Emperor of France, will confine themselves
to a strict observance of neutral rights
and nothing more. The London Ne,os-the organ
of Exeter Hall and the foreign abolitionists-
dorses this sentiment, and maintains that the
speedy settlement of the war in America is the
only manner in which the interests Of Great
Britain can be served.
By the operation of Earl Russell's late cir
cular of neutrality, the privateer Nashville was
sent off from Southampton on the Sd inst. The
Union gunboat Tuscarora was then anchored of
Cowes, where the rebel vessel passed her. The
Tuscarora steamed up and was ready to start in
chase of her, when she was stopped by the British
frigate Shannon (5I, and detained for twenty -four
hours afterwards in accordance with the strict
letter of international law.
The London Times and Post congratulate the
English people on their seeing the last of both
vessels, as well as of all other American naval
belgerents.
The pirate Sumter was at Gibraltar on the I'd
instant.
The British Parliament was TO meet on the 9th
instant. Animated discussions on the American
question were expected; but it was thought that
Mr.. Lindsays assault on the Union blockade, as well
as MIR. Gregory's motion for the recognition of the
independence of the rebel States-both long pre-
pared-will fall dead on the ear of the House
Commons
very late despatch (Feb. ~ from Vienna an
nounces as fact that the Archduke Macmillan
will accept throne in Mexico from the Allies but
that Austria will not give up venetia in exchange
France was preparing to send large and excel
lently well appointed army to the republic. 1t is
again said that the troops of the Emperor will hold
Vera Cruz, as well Mexico city, for heightened
period.
CONGRESS-.
In the Senate yesterday, resolutions of the Wis
consin Legislature in favor of furnishing relief to
the famine stricken people of Ireland, were pre-
sented and referred. resolution directing in
quiry into the judicial management of the District
Jail was adopted. An outlawry bill, providing for
the forfeiture of rights and privileges of those
who take up arms against the government, was
ordered to be printed The House joint resolution,
directing the illumination of the public buildings
on Saturday evening next, Washington's birth
day, in honor of the recent victories, was adopt.
ed The case of Mr.. Starke, the new member
from Oregon, whose loyalty is in question was
then taken up, and long debate ensued, but,
without taking action on the subject, the Senate
adjourned.
In the House of Representatives, the Treasury
Note bill, with the Senate's amendments and some
notifications, was reported back by the Ways and
Means Committee, and made the special order for
to-day at one o'clock. The Senate's joint resolu.
ton rendering the thanks of Congress to Commo-
dore Dupont, and the officers and men under his
command, for the decisive victory at Port Royal in
November last, and the Senate's resolution ten.
dering the thanks of Congress to the Army and
Navy for the series Of brilliant victories over
the enemy, we're both adopted. The Senate's
amendment to the Fertilization Appropria-
ton bill was concurred in. Bills to equalize
the grade of line officers of the navy and for the
better administration of the law of prizes were
introduced. A joint resolution directing that the
public buildings be illuminated on Saturday even
ing next, the anniversary of washington's birth
day, in honor of the recent victories, was unani.
mously adopted. A resolution, that as mark of
respect for the memory of the killed, and sym.
pathy for the wounded in the recent battles, and
as testimonial of admiration for the undaanted
r Of 40 nd
gagged, the House do now adjourn, was unani
journed.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The steamship Edinburg. from Liverpool on the
Sd and Queenstown on the 5th inst, reached this
port yesterday morning. She brought the passen-
gers and cargo of the disabled steamer Etna Her
news report is three days later than that received
by the Asia.
The Liverpool cotton market was steady on the
Sd, and closed quiet the 4th inst. with the quo.
tations unchanged. Breadstuffs were quiet and
steady. Provisions were dull. Consols closed in
London, on the 4th inst, at s2s. a s25s. The
Paris Bourse was lower.
II was rumored in London that the Washington
Cabinet had made proposals to the English govern
ment relative to a renewal of the attempt to put
down an Atlantic telegraph cable.
A vessel from Charleston, s. c., had arrived at
Liverpool, laden with cotton and rosin.
Austria was embarrassed by a money crisis in
venetis, as well as some recent disturbances at
Mantua.
In the State Senate yesterday the bill creating
the New York County Court House stock received
. favorable report. The bills amending the Re.
vised Statutes relative to judgments in actions for
ejectment and to advance the Erie Canal enlarge
ment were passed. The bill to suppress our city
concert saloons was ordered to third reading. A
bill was introduced providing for another State
prison. The annual report of the Emigration Com.
missioners was presented. The bill appropri.
atng s250,000 to the Albany and Susquehanna
Railroad was debated in Committee of the Whole
and ordered to third reading. The greater por-
tion Of the Assembly's session was consumed in
consideration Of bills on general order The Pub