The New York herald., 1862-02-11

tary authosties of this State and Mississippi, urgn
them to reinforce him as soon Is possible 10 'n'
full extent Of their abilities In this State steps
that end have already been taken, but 1t wouio o'
imprudent to disclose the description or sHeng'i
of the reinforcements that are about 80 De iof
warded to him."
The America at Halifax brings news from Europe
dated to the 2sth of January four days later than
that received by the Nova Scotian~
By the arrival of the Jurs at Portland last night
however, we have dates Of the SOth and Slst ult.-
five days later-from which we learn that Louis
Napoleon. in his address to the French Corps
Legislatif the 9th, stated that although
the civil war in America compromised the CONNER
cial interests of France. yet as long as the rights
Of neutrals were respected they should con6ne
themselves to the earnest wish that the dissensions
in this country would soon be brought to an end.
The Jura brings intelligence of the arrival of
Mason and Slidell at Southampton. No enthusiasm
was manifested on their arrival.
Earl Russell, in despatch to Lord Lyons, rejects
Mr. Stewards doctrine of the rights of neutrals, rs
laid down by him in his correspondence on the
Trent affair.
The London Times again warns the British
Cabinet against active intervention in American
affairs, and says that England can afford to wait.
This to be enunciated in rather an uniriendly
snirt towards o,,r Government far the writer adls
that the federals and confederates are spending
about ten millions of dollars week in looking at
each other across the Potomac. The Times also
alleges that England has been true to her position
neutral and maritime rights all through the dis
cussion of the Trent affair
Some of the London journals, as well as a num-
ade, but in both cities several newspapers upheld
the action of the governmen, in Washington.
despatch from Algiers would lead one to sup
pose that the Sumter had fought and destroyed a
vessel off that coast; but it was not credited. as
the privateer was about Genoa at the time re-
ferred to. The Spanish authorities at Cadiz say
tidt tneJ meIely sbe!tereu the oumteT WucH sue
in great distress in consequence of an accident
The Nashville was still at Southampton, but it
was rumored that she was ordered to quit that
port. Commander Craven of the Tuscarora, had
been accused of anchoring his vessel Oh Osborne,
in " discourtesy'' to the Qneen. The gallant Of
fcer had denied the charge in public letter.
The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs had sub
utted the subject of the invasion of Mexico to the
Cortes defending the plan Of the government He
General Almonts was in Paris, waiting to return to
Mexico with detachment Of troops and sailors.
CONGRESS-.
In the Senate yesterday, the resolutions OF the
Legislature of New York in favor Of allowing each
State to assess and collect its portion Of the
tionsl tax were presented; also the resolution OF
the national finances; also petition asking amend
ment OF the laws regarding pilots and pi!otage.
A petition was presented from citizens of Maine,
asking Congress to drop the negro question and
attend to the business OF the country--to sustain
the President and General Mcclellan, and support
the constitution. The Military Committee was
directed to inquire az to the expedien.
cy OF constructing military road from
Point Douglas, Minnesota, to Superior
City, wisconsin Notice was given of a
hill TO establish a national foundry. bill con-
cernug contracts and orders for government sup
- -.
corporate the Georgetown and Washington Rail.
road Company vas taken UP. The bill was
amended to give three per cent Of the re-
ceipts of the road tor the support of public shoos
aud then passed. The report OF the Conference
Committee authorizing Home Guards in Missouri
and Maryland agreed 70, and the bill passed.
The resolution directing the tiDsnce Committee 10
inquire into the expediency OF establishing na-
tional savings institution snd government fiscal
agency WAS taken up. Mr. Simmons proceeded 10
explain the objects OF the scheme. but gave way
for an executiYe session during which J, nurnber
OF military aad cvii appointments confirmed.
10 the House OF Representatives the Senate bill
authorizing the is-ue OF ten millions Of dollars Of
demand Treasury notes was passed unanimously
MY. Crit. ndcn. by unanimous consent, present I'd
"A petition from Pliilsdclpbis. sgoed by the first
men of that city proposing that the I'D OF
February Washington Farewell ADDRESS ne re ad in
one of the houses OF Congress, by the President OF
the Senate or Speaker OF The House. in the pre-
sence OF both branches, and that the Prcs
dent, the members ef the Cabinet. ex-Pres
dents Of the United states, the JudgeI
Of the supreme Court. the officers OF the
army aud navy, and all distinguished cii
| zeDs he invited TO attend that the proceedings o
the day, including the prayer and the address. be
printed IN pamphlet form and largely distribute ed
that the address or portions Of il be read at the
head OF the armies aud on shiphosrd as the highest
incentive 10 brave defenders. The petitioner, r,
also prsy that Congress pss. a joint resolution "a
carry the above into effect. NJ. Critienden offered
a joint resolution TO refer the petition to selec
| commitiee Of live, and that they report thereon
! An amendment. that the Declaration Of indepsu
dence. and Secretary Stsn,on's order 10 the arm,