The New York herald., 1862-01-27
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
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THE PROPOSED BANKRUPT LAy.
The Feeling in Canada in Regard to
the Reciprocity Treaty.
CAPTURE OF REBELS IN MISSOURI,
&c., &c., &c.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1852.
THE PROPOSED BANKRUPT LAW.
The bankrupt law proposed by the merchants Of New
York Is generally considered and equitable for
protection Of creditors and the relief Of debtors. II
meets with general favor The from whence it
emanates entities 1t to great consideration. Il will
doubtless meet with some notifications, but probably
will pass In the main as II now Is.
The following petition has been handed to Hon. Roscoe
Conkng, and will be by him presented to Congress-
To THE HONORABLE THs SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TvEs IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
The undesgned citizens Of the United ates, respect
fully represent that the passage by Congress Of gene
raj bankrupt act Ii earnestly desired by numerous
classes Of citizens, indispensable Of
relief in view Of the existing state Of ouranationa
affairs. It is believed that the many important rights
and interests, which will be affected by the legislation
tius proposed can be fully protected by the establish
mont OF uniform system Of bankruptcy throughout the
United States based upon such provisions will
the relief Of honest but unfortunate debtors upon the
surrender Of their property and equitable distribution
Of the same among their creditors. Already leading
merchants and bankers fully representing the CONNER
ca interests Of the city Of New York; have caused the
preparation Of general bankrupt which has been a
proved by thcm and is about being submitted 10 the pro-
per Congressional committee Tho act thus proposed CON-
bnss all the essential requisites Of protection to creditors
relief 10 Debtors safstyt tho public and in its various
details provides for the efficient administration Of the
system in tho extended territory and the various sx
gencies TO which it Is intended TO apply The under
signed unto expressing their approval ofthe proceed
ings already had, and IN recommending such further
action may be necessary 10 secure. BY all proper
means the adoption by Congress Of general bankrupt
act, conforming in its provisions TO the principles
hersinbsfore set forth.
NATHL. L. GEO GRIswOLD, New York.
STURGV6S, BENNETT CO., New York.
c. II. MARSHALL CO., Now York.
S. B. CMTTENDEN 4 co., New York.
T.. E. MORGAN, New York.
GOODHUE & TO-. New York
CARPENTER b vERMILYE, New York.
BABCOCK BROS. CO., Now York.
CLAFIIN, MEILEN CO., New York.
KETuHUM, SON 4 CO. New York.
DUNCAN DUNCAN S'l sIlERMAN n "a CO. New York.
ROWLAND / AsfiNwAIL. New York.
MI aRINNkIL., New York
4GKEAT. IL P3RIC gG s,,nsI. CO. Philadelphia
CHAs sTE1s0N, Cincinnati.
JAS 6. HALL Cincinnati
JOHN L. WAITER, Cincinnati.
NEW YORK, December, 1861
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEYS oFpIcE
AT NEW YORK.
learn, at the Interior Department that tho rumors
referred TO in my last despatch in relation TO this Office,
grow out Of matter which has been thoroughly nves-
tgated by the Chief Clerk, Mr.. whiting, and by Judge
Shpman, under the direction Of the Secretary Their
report places all tho parties concerned in most honor
able light, while suspicion has at any time attached
to the District Attorney who is known Jealous and
successful prosecuting officer The rumors in question
appear to be revived in connection with the proposed bill
to create q solicitor Of customs.
ALL QUIET ALONG THE LINES.
Everything quiet iu the Army Of the Potomac to-day
throughout the entire army Of the United States
far ss heard from at headquarters TO night.
CAPTURE OF REBELS IN MISSOURI.
The following despatch received TO night at the
War Department.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 70, 1862
Official reports Just received from the expedition sent
Cape Grardcau TO Benton and Bloomfield state that
they captured Lieutenant Colonel Farmer and eleven
other ocers and sixty eight privates with quantity Of
arms horses, saddles, &c. Most Of the rebel officers
were surprised and captured In q ball room.
II. VI. HALLECK.
THE CANADA RECIPROCITY TREATY.
Tho hope expressed In high quarters in Canada that
our government and Congress will do nothing In regard
tho Reciprocity treaty 10 disturb the friendly relations
now existing between this country and Canada but that
Whatever shall bs done will be arranged with view to
promote and strengthen them, far Il bs done
consistently with our own interests.
UNrouNpBD REPORTS OF A BATTLE At BOWLING
GREEN.
Thsrs Is report in the city tonight that Judge McCook
has received despatch announcing another battle In
kentucky at Bowling Grcen and that the federal forces
were beaten Al this report 10 generally believed and
may nnd Its way into the press, will state that upon
investigation Of tho matter, state upon the highest
authority that tho report Is not true
THE ALLOWANCE OF RATIoNs TO RELEASED UNION
PRISONERS.
The federal prisoners recently released from connne.
msnt In rebel prisons have received their pay proper,
but have been refused any allowance for rsons during
the law and regulations, but is hoped that
will bs taken 10 msks these sufferers tho allowance Of
this poor pittance.
RECoNNOIssANCE AND PURSUIT OF REBELS.
Captain Seymour, Of the Ira Harris cavalry in making
. reconnaissance this morning, with detachment Of
cavalry came upon twenty mounted robels IN the violn
~ Of Burkss house, three miles outside our picket lines
They pursued them some two miles, and then fred upon
them which shots returned without effect on either
sdo No rebels for long time have vsntured
our picket lines in that vicinity.
CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTHDAY OF ROBERT BURNS.
Most of Scottish regiments and soldiers have made
arrangements for ntting observance In camp tomorrow
Of the hundred and third OF the birthday
Of Robert Burns. There will be many toast and bum
psr drank and speeches will be made in honor Of tho
memory Of tho patriotic poet Of Caledonia.
rHE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS OF VOLUNTEER REor-
MENTs.
Another difficulty has occurred growing out Of tho au
tboy conferred upon governors Of States to appoint
the officers Of volunteer regiments. Colonel Friedman
Of the Cameron Dragons had selected officers for their
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