New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-14

either 10 from tbs aid P9gs; which cenc snsl &c
uay be respectively bound mmcdaf!y On arrival aud
If rquifed, to any officer in charge OF the block.
every vessel viii be required to have a Clearance
nom the Collector Of tie Cums ac,ordns 70 law ssowis
t0u .e la. violation Of the conditions OF the Ia
crnse Auy violation Of said conditions will involve the of-
ue AID condemnation Of tho vessel and cargo sne me ex
clas5n Of PARTIES concerned from further privilege 0!
entering the United States during the war io' 81, purpose
whateyer
SEED To vessel, The United State. clearing eoast wise
or Toe pcIs soessd License only be obtained nom the
Tara In all other respects tn. cxi,ng blockade remains
IL I.s1-d by ths y. smsou in regard to the
poi. 10 Nbicn tie relaxation is 5y that instrument exiess
applied. Sicued
sP. CHASE, Secretary Of the Treasury.
GEN. SMITH INDICATED.
The Military Committee Of the Senate to-day re-
ported that they have visited the battlefield at
Lees NILS" etc.. and after the fullest inquiry the
circumstances Of the case would admit, fully sat-
s.ed the charge against Gen. Smith of drunkenness
is without foundation, and unsupported By the
slightest evidence. They further say be is one OF
the i.;st officers of his ranS, always ready and able
to perform promptly any duty assigned to MIN.
OPENING OF THE NORFOLK POsr-OFFICE.
T. p. Tiott Of the Contract Office, Post-Otice De-
partnient, left Washington to-day for Norfolk, to
open the Post-Ofice ut that place. The malls Will
be sent by the old route. via Fortress Monroe.
DEPARTMENT or AGRICULTURE.
Representative Loyejoy's bill, which has passed
both houses, establishes a Department Of Agricul-
ture, with Commissioners salary Of 5000 per
annum, as chief executive officer 1t lie separate and
distinct from any other department exclusively de-
voted TO the interests OF agriculture. The Commits
sioner is required TO report to the President and
Congress.
TIE RUMORED INTERVENTION
The new Secession plot to induce the intervention
Of the Powers of Western Europe, on the ground Of
the exhaustion of cotton, which comes to light III
this country to-day by the arrival Of the Etna, is
friclionsIy met by the Presidents proclaim iion,
announcing the opening Of New-Oresns and other
cotton ports the lst Of June. Thus fails Tie sec-
ond grand conspiracy abroad.
TIE ENLARGEMENT OF THE NEw-YORK CANALS.
TIE recent act Of the Legislature of New-York,
placing It's canals al the service Of the Government,
80 far as 10 allow tie enlargement Of its canal locks
to size adequate to the passage of vessels able 10
defend the lake from hostile attack, was placed on
the table of Congress this morning, accom-
panied by letter from Capt. Ericsson, aud also
by evidence furnished by extracts from The
London Times, showing the defenseess condition OF
American commerce on the lakes, and the ability OF
England at any time TO take immediate aud COM
plete control of them. Gov. Morgan, acting under
Joint resolution Of the State Legislature, has
esreoislly appointed the Hon. Samuel H. Rngges
late Canal Commissioner, 10 attend at Washington
and invite the attention Of the General Government
10 the great importance Of the national interests in
yolved in the measure.
THE CONSERVATIVE MEETING.
An adjourned meeting of the Conservative mem
bers Of Congress from all the States "to defeat the
scbemes OF the Abotonists and Secessloniss.' Yves
held this evening, in the Hall Of Representative,
Mr.. Crittenden in tie chair, and Mr.. Cox Secretary.
Mr. Richardson, TO test the sense Of the meeting,
moved hat the Chairman have power TO coll them
together whenever ii shal agsn become necessary,
in order that they might make arrangements for de-
festng Objectionable measures. There was 10 leg
,lation peI ding OF which they knew enough 10 de-
termloe what course TO take. They were IA tie
midrt IF sbifting scenes.
What would be prudcn, to-day would not be pru-
dent tomorrow. lie therefore suggested that the
repor, Irerared lie 10, submi,tod Tor when report
was aslopled there was no recalling IT, Ihey Should
hold themselves in readiness TO act on all ntasures
as policy might dictate.
Nr. Kellogg I'LL concurred in the suggei ton.
He thought the resul, Of the meeting on Saturday
was highly beneficent. This nobody could doubt.
Thia gentleman referred 10 the Important modhc;.-
lion and cultanent of the bill rendered TO secure
freedom to persons within the Territories OF the
United States it having been stripped oi ilr other
features.
II he said we continue in the same course when
nischievous legislation is presented and consult ana
If We shall be ss succesr!ul IA we were yesterday,
we can accomplish much good for the country. Thus
we shall continue together in strength. Our cause
stands better to-day by one hundred per cent than
,.;.rs former meeting.
NJ Biidie stated that he was not then present
because of his absence from the city.
MIR Criuencen suggested that instead OF con-
ferriug on bin, az Chairman, the power oi callinB
future meetings, ard asceriaining and anticipating,
s far se posslble the tuslDess presented 10 Congress-
there be appoihted Il comm zee ior tha' piippse;;
III. too thought the action OF the former meeting bad
beniceut effect yesterday, In relation TO the meas
ure 10 which the gentleman iIom Illinois had ie-
ferred. A..
Mr. Cox said we had not killed tho Abolition
business yet. BY an arrangement between the
Speaker and one o lis party friends, an oDJectioI-
able measure might be introduced at any time.
Therefore all conservative men ought TO consult
uoon What action should be pursued at all tunes.
The Committee TO be appointed ought to rec that
their iieDds in their seats, III order 10 deiea
miscbiey legislation, and some plan tor concert
ing and combining AT any time when necessary.
Dir. Mallory sconcurred in the views just ex-
pressed.
1t was finally concluded to appoint Committee OF
seven members for the purposes suggested, where
npon the Chairman appointed MessI.. Richatdron,
kellogg I'LL, Biddle, Mallory, Cox, Steele IN J.l,
aud Sheffield.
Mr.. Criitenden suggested that it was desira-
bls that Congress adjourn Ut All early day.
Mr. Wickihc said it appeared that the Sen,
ate were determined not to adjourn, and hsd rejected
the House resolution fixing the time. Tho President,
however has IA constitutional right to adjourn Con-
gress when the two Houses cannot agree Oh that
poiot. ,.,.,.,.
Senator Davis said he had moved TO substitute