The New York herald., 1863-02-11
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
wAsanoros. Feb 10, 1893.
rHH QUEEN OF THR wnST-rnn OPERATIONS AGAINST
vLCKSBUE0.
Private advices Of reliable character from Admiral
ofers heet relieve apprsheon about tho Queen Of the
west which has past the rebsl batteries At Vsks
burg, and V now between them and Port Hudson.
There is more than expedient for capturing visks-
burg There TO be no hurry about military operations
at this season Of the year. muddy and rainy
son 70 DO employed for preparation when the
come settled In the spring That time Is not remote
Active operations In tine large portion or
population employed in planting &c
THE CURRENCY QUESTION
Nothing but the prospect OF prolonged war will induce
the representatives OF the bank in Congress
authorize the substitution Of their present circulation BY
that OF government notes.
PAYMENT OF DUTIES IN COIN
In answer 70 question to-day the prospect or the
Finance Committee recommending that other money than
gold should be received for duties Mr. sherman said that
those who took gold purchase foreign commodities
should pay the duties in gold.
THE CONTRACTORS AND THE CURRENCY.
Tho government contractors beginning feel the
effects Of the expansion Of the curreny Some
contracts for supplies when articles gold prices
find themselves unable to mako both ends meet. bill
was introduced IN the House today TO relieve certain Of
the navy contractors Of their obligations to furnish
goods at the prices agreed upon The bill violently
opposed BY Mr. Washburne and other Northwestern
members who wore in the Illinois Canal interest the
raging canaers determined to oppose inch by inch
every measure proposed by those who defeating
their canal bill They succeeded in getting the Contract
ore Relief bill recommitted
TRIAL OF PRIzK cAsES IN THE SUPREME COURT.
The trials OF the appealed prze commenced the
Supreme Court day with No 1884, which Rofae Pre-
ciat, claimant Of the schooner Brilliant is appellant The
argument commenced by Mr. Carlisle for the appel
liant and continued by Mr. Eamcs for the United States
The succeeding ordered by the Court, No.
26l Boston, and No. ITO and no IeS New York cases.
MORE MAJOR AND BRIGADIER GENERALS.
The Senate Military Committee on the bill reported for
that purpose, have recommended thirty major generals
and seventy brgadier generals addition to tho present
number IN the army.
THE BBEArE IN THE HOUSE ON rHs LOUISIANA
ELECTION GASES.
One Of the most excited debates of the session in the
House was that upon the Louisiana election to-day
Mr. Maynard Of Tennessee argued strongly in favor OF the
recognition OF the members elected under the Military
Governor Of Louisiana Mr.. Eliot, Of Massachusetts,
opposed the measure and Mr. Bingham, Of Ohio, made
o powerful speech on the same side. Mr.. Blsg-
ham was beset on all sides by members Of his
own party as well as others; but he replied
with such spirit every question and assault
that the audience in the galleries and the floor
deeply interested He said that while ne would deny
Of those who stand by the old flag aud cling TO the
ottering pillars Of the republic their right to be repre-
seuted in Congress- he could sanction rejection
rary the constitution and the laws All the eight hun
drod millions who inhab Gods earth outside Of Louisi-
ana, said could mako representative the pco
nie butt fOrl
cordug to law The rebel Legislature having abrogated
the laws OF the State he argued that Inv Of Congress is
necessary to empower the people there elect reprcssn
tatives legally.
The debate this question will be closed tomorrow,
and it is probable that the new members will not be al
lowed seats in the House.
SALE OF CONDEMNED vEssHLS AT NEW YORK.
The Secretary Of the TreAGhS &s, in response TO
an inquiry, transmitted q statement from tho
Collector Of New York Of the sales OF yes
sells condemned and sold under tho the 18th Of
Jny 1862, and the goth OF May, 1862. They are the
schconers Genoa Mary c. Hopkins, W. H. Raritan Clare
mont Sunny South, Mobile and Virginia bark Bound
ing Bliow the brigs Mary McRae Bailey and Fanny
and ships John Cote, Liberty aud Sebastian Cabot Tho
amount Of sales was 81 40 OF which the United States
receive 81 ,T54.
rnE FRENCH MNIMER's MISSION TO RICHMOND.
The introduction OF resolution in the Senate learn
the character of the MERCER mission Richmond and
Of the Of the FRENCH Eperors plan for the sci.
temen Of sectional difficulties carries tho idea 10
people generally that said subjects agta,cd TO prcds
pose the popular mind for peace
THE Sgw SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA.
II is stated by those who have superior Of know
ing that Mr.. Conness who nominated for United
States senator in California, a Douglas democrat and
that his action win assmilate with that of Mcssrs Nc
Douga and Sesmth.
sEzuRg OF poors AND SHOES.
Aportion OF Colonel Bakers detective corps night
seized one hundred and sixty eight Of boots and
shoes in transition the potomac from Ieonards
town Md, destined for the soah. The goods and smug
gsrs were sent to Washington. That much contratand
trade is still carried there doubt ng
the frequent arrests n the parties engaged ia It.
THE NAVY.
Lieutenant Francis II. Baker has been ordered 10 TEN
porary duty on board the receiving ship Princeton
THCRLow WEED AND GREELEY.
Thurlow Weed, who has been hero several days is
said to make Horace Greeley the subject Of his
tion amos, constantly. In truth he may be said TO be
troubled with'''H c." upon the brain.
EVENING SESSIONS OF THE HOUSE,
Night hibustering in Congress will set In 70
solution TO commence evening sessions week was
introduced in the HOUSE toay; but objected and
goes over.
CONDITION or SENATOR HALE.
Senator Hale, who has been quite IA with erysipeies Is
much better TO day.
GEN. srUART's RAID INTO PgsNsYLvASA
The citizens OF Adams county, Pa, have pcttloued
Congress to compensate them for losses sustained by
raid Of large body Of rebel cavalry, commanded by
Gen. stuart the lth Of October who passed through
Carrols tract and Fairfield committing extensive depre
datons a0d violently seizns aud carrying of horses
other personal property
THIRTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS.
Senate.