The New York herald., 1863-01-14

IN Il
thorty under which they are absent from their
respective regiments or corps, from what date
their leave Of absence took effect and for how
long period
This will probably soon lessen the number Of
gentlemen in uniform now unemployed in this
city, Deserters are warned to deliver them.
selves up at once in order to escape condgn
punishment.
The Jura, at Portland yesterday, forwards ad-
ditonal telegraphic news from Europe to the End
of January.
The English journals were engaged in publishing
the reports of the repuse of Gen. Burnside's army
at Fredericksburg, and spoculating earnestly on
the probable effects of tie event on the conduct
and issue of the war.
The London Times regards it as tremendous
disaster for the North" and takes it as "condrma.
tory of the almost universal belief that the Confe
rates are fully able to maintain their indepen-
dence."
The London Herald asks if the defeat is not to
be regarded as part of the connection of events
which shaped themselves in Earl Russel's mind as
those which would render mediation warrantable.'
The London sta, and London Ne,cs eulogize the
bravery of the Union troops, and do not regard the
affair as so very injurious to the fortunes of the
federal government.
La France, of Paris, organ of the Empress Eu-
genie says that after the battle Of Fredericksburg
President Lincoln had long interview with the
party in France view the step expressive Of "a
desire for reconciliation on his part.
The privateer steamer Sumter has been sold at
Gibraltar.
GRESs.
In the United States Senate yesterday, the al
nual report of the Secretary of that body was
presented and ordered to be printed A memo
rial was presented from twelve hundred citizens
of Delaware, asking for modification Of the re-
venue laws. petition was received from the
chiefs Of the Wyandot Indians, asking to be rem
bursed for losses they have suffered at the hands
of the rebels. The petition in favor of mediation
in our affairs by Switzerland was reported back
from the Foreign Affairs Committee with the re-
commentator that it be indefinitely postponed
which was sgreed to. A preamble and resolutions
were offered in reference to alleged neglect of the
Navy Department to comply with law Of the
L.
contiguous to the Kittery Navy Yard. Objection
was made to the consideration Of the matter, and
il laid over. A bill for the consolidation Of
regiments in the field was introduced and referred.
resolution was adopted requesting the Presi-
dent to furnish the Senate with all official cores.
pondence in reference to the capture Of British
vesses carrying articles contraband Of intend
cd for the Southern rebels. A resolution was also
adopted requesting the President to communicate
the correspondence, if any there be, between the
State Department and the Mexican Minister at
Washington relative to expectations contraband Of
war from any of our ports to those of Mexico. The
bill making appropriations for the support of the
Military Academy reported back from the
Finance Committee with amendments. The death
of the late Senator James A. Pearce, Of Maryland,
was then announced, and, after euloges on the
deceased by different members, the Senate, out Of
respect to his memory, adjourned
In the House Of Representatives the Speaker
announced Messrs Fenton, Of New York; Kellogg.
of Illinois; Wadsworth, of Kentucky, and English,
of Connecticut, as special committee to inquire
into the expediency and necessity of direct rail
road between New York and Washington, for the
purpose Of facilitating the transportation of mails
troops, arms and war munitions The House then
went into Committee of the Whole on the bill to
provide ways and means for the support of gov
ernment, and Mr.. Morrill, Of Vermont, spoke at
some length on the subject. message from the
Senate, announcing the death of Senator Pearce,
of Maryland, was received, and various members,
in fitting words offered tributes TO his memory,
after which appropriate resolutions were adopted
and the House adjourned.
THE LEGISLATURE
In the State Senate at Albany yesterday there
was but little business transacted. Notices were
given of bills to prevent the use OF public moneys
by public officers; to provide for the settlement Of
the claims OF soldiers of our last war with Great
Britain; to make three counties out of Stcuben
county, and to amend the criminal laws so as to
provide that criminals shall earn a Communication
oftheir sentence. and that . certain amount shall
be paid them on their discharge. The annual re-
port Of the managers Of the Western House of
Refuge was presented and referred. Without
transacting any further business, the Senate ad
journed. The Assembly passed another entire
days session in balloting for Speaker, without
apparently, being any nearer an election than on
the first day. Thirteen baotngs we're gone
through with, in every one of which the tie be-
tween Judge Dean and Mr.. Sherwood was main
tanned. There were more members present, how
ever, than on the previous day, each candidate
yesterday polling ffty-fve votes. There have
now been sixty-six ballotings altogether since the
Assembly convened.
MIscELLANEoUs NEWS.