The New York herald., 1862-12-23


movement Of Union troops in force in the vicinity
Of that place. The rebels insist that the aooh-
tionists have changed their base to the south OF
the Neuse.''
BY the arrival OF the mail steamer Union from
Havana yesterday, we learn that the late Ceptain
General Serrano left for Spain on the 18th, and
was accompanied by large feet OF steamers to
the harbors mouth, filed with his admring
friends. The point of interest ia this news, how
ever. is the fact that u number Of scessionists
proposed to join the aquatic procession in the
rebel steamer Atlantic, but not only did General
| Serrano decline the honor, but the new Captain
General Dulce, positively forbade them to take
part in the ovation. They accordingly consoled
themselves with grand dinner and bali to make
| up for the disappointment
CONGRESS-
The proceedings of the Senate yesterday were
Interesting. The Vice President laid before that
body communication in response to the resolu-
lion of inquiry relative to the chartered vessels Of
she Banks expedition which have failed to fulfil the
was considerably discussed and finally ended in
the adoption of resolution appointing commit
tee of taree to inquire into and report to the Sc
tnae all the facts connected with the charerng OF
these vessels, and their condition when they
| chartered. A communication was received from
| the Secretary Of State, accompanied by all the
correspondence which has passed between olr
| own government ard that OF Russia in reference
| the proposed Pacific telegraph between san
! Francisco and the Russo-Asiatic douninions.
memorial presented from number of express
| companies, asking fer an amendment, ia their in
| terest, to the Internal Revenue law. bill was
passed authorizing the payment BY government Of
the funeral expenses Of the late General and Sena-
| tor Baker Resolutions were offered and adopted
| ;nstructine the Naval Committee to inquire into
| the expediency Of attaching the marine corps 70
the army, and requesting the Secretary Of the
Navy 10 give the Senate information in regard 10
captains and commanders in the navy, and in
reference 10 the iron-cads Housatonc and Passaic.
bill was introduced and referred to the Judiciary
Committee requiring the President to make ar
rangements for the settlement Of the claims of
States against the national government. The reso
luton Of inquiry relative to the alleged sending of
Maryland troops into Delaware at the last election
was discussed, but not finally disposed of, when !,
the bill relating to the discharge Of State prisoners
was taken up, and Mr.. Lane, of Indiana, addressed
the Senate on the subject, and was replied to by
other Senator's after which the bill was postponed
The Senate then went into executive session, and
on the opening OF the doors adjourned
In the House, the credentials of Mr.. Hahn, Re-
preventative from the First Congressional district
OF Louisiana, were presented and referred. A
resolution was presented and referred to the Mill
tary Committee inquirng OF the Secretary of War
what number of soldiers in service TO
whom pay is due, and why they have not been
paid Resolutions were adopted in reference to
amending the Excise law and with regard to nc
groes within the lines OF our armies. resclu-
ton looking TO the restoration of peace offered
by Mr.. vailandngham and laid over 4 resolu
ton was offered % placc upon the Journal the pro-
test Of the thrty-six members against the hill re
Gently passed, indemnifying the President and
Others for arrests and irregular proceedings. Tho
resolution tabled by rs TO 10. Kills were in.
troduccd in reference to governments tor the Wcs
tern Territories. resolution was offered and
laid over censuring the Secretary Of the Navy in
the matter OF appointments in the service. The |
President was requested to inform The House, ii |
compatible with the public interests, whether our
vilf't-tei W udr pctn usnS MS VII
that country in favor of the French. The Ways and
Means Committee were instructed 10 canvass the
eSpediency Of so amending the Tax law that news
papers with circulation NOT exceeding twenty
tive hundred shall be exempt IRON, tsxstion. A
bill was introduced and referred providing for the
emancipation of slaves in the rebel States. re-
solution was offered but tabled. asking iu.orms.
ton or the President in reference TO the alleged
~ ~. oY. N.
Warren State prisoners against employing counsel
resolution passed declaring it as the opinion
of Congress that the claims OF soldiers and sailors
should take precedence in settlement of all others
4 resolution was offered and referred to the Judi
cisry Committee including aliens in the marine
corps aud navy in the resolution passed BY the
lat Congress giving citizenship 70 aliens who may
serve one year in The United States army aud be
honorably discharged. A resolution was offered
proposing 10 give gold medals 80 tho small heroic
hand who crossed the liappahannock at Frede-
rcksburg to clear that city Of rebel sharp-hooters
It was referred to fle Military Committee. Tie
House agreed 70 adjourn from to-day till the first
Monday in January. Scmc other business was
Transacted and the Housc then adjourned.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The steamer Union, from Havana. arrived al her
moorings in this port yesterday morning. The
news brought by her is of considerable interest.
The new Captain General had arrived and his pre-.
decessor had taken his departure. Both events
were celebrated with enthusiasm by the Havana
people The new commander and the old deli.
vered appropriate addresses. There was no later
news from Mexico up 10 the time of the sailing of
the Union. In our correspondence will be found
the rates Of exchange and full details OF the
I news.
! The two hundred and for,y-second anniversary
Of the landing OF the Pilgrim Fathers on Plymouth
| rock was celebrated yesterday by the New Eng.
! land Society oil this city, by q banquet stthe As-
tor House, where speeches we're made by VIM. II.
| Eyarts Mayor Opdyke, Henry Ward Beecbsr