The New York herald., 1863-04-23

ieafh Oy tne Tersd that these men had been turn
ed of the vessel by the government officials, who
had taken fun possession of her. previous to rigid
investigation as to her history and destination.
| IL Is SAID that the Cabinet had also ordered a
commission in Liverpool to report on all the cir
! cumstances connected with the case Of the Ala
| bama,
The Japan, or Virginia, it is now stated, was
bullt at Dumbarton--not at Greenock-Scotland.
and ran out from the Clyde on the Sd of April. The
order for her arrest arrived from London ON the
4th-the day after her departure.
The rebel loan had rallied in England, and was
| again at a premium. with an enormous business"
done in Liverpool on the 10th inst. The loan was
regularly dealt in on the Paris Bourse at a pre-
MUM.
| There is nothing new with respect to the fede-
raj loan in England. The London Herald hints
that the Union agents feared the undertaking
would not be successful in England, and that they
were consequently disposed to seek to raise the
required amount in Holland.
Some of the officers of the ship Star of Peace,
which was burned by the Florida, give full state
ment of the operations of the privateer so far
seen by them. She mounted three broadsde ri1ed
thirty-two-pounder guns on each side, and two one
hundred and tenpounder pivot guns-one forward
and one aft.
1t was reported in Ireland that the able bodied
young men of the island were leaving for the
United States, to the number Of fifteen hundred a
week, and that the emigration was likely to con-
tinue. English writer's and officials acknowledge,
in their anger, that these men 60 under the hope
of ultimately liberating Ireland from England,
with the aid Of Americans.
The Polish insurrection was still in great yigor
and activity. The Gar of Russia had so far
yielded as to offer general amnesty to all the
Poles who return to their allegiance by the 18th of
May. England, France and Austria had addressed
separate notes to Russia, conveying friendly
warning" to the Emperor on the subject of
reforms for Poland. Cronstadt had been placed
in state of defence, and the Russian army was to
be increased. 1t is said that Russia was to direct
her attention towards Sweden for some offence
taken respecting the Polish question. Serious
eventualities were likely to ensue Napoleon had
it was said, inquired if Italy could take military
part under certain circumstances, and had had an
assurance to the effect that the King could furnish
sixty thousand men.
The Liverpool cotton market was quiet and un.
changed on the llth instant. Breadstuffs were
heavy and tending downward. Provisions we're
the l1th instant at 921% 925s for money.
THE LEGISLATURE.
In the Senate yesterday the New York city Me-
chanics' Lien bill was passed; also the Annual Tax
bill. The tax levied by the Tax bill is Eve and
five-eighths mills ON the dollar. The bill amending
the Excise law was lost. The Asscmbly's amend
ments to the Militia bill, the New York Potage
BILL and the bill appropriating the surplus canal
revenues, were concurred in. An executive ses-
sion was held; but the Governors nominations of
james A. Farrell for Commissary General and
Daniel Young for Captain Of the Port Of New York
were not confirmed. Third readings were ordered
on the Staten Island Ferry bill and the bills en-
powering railroad companies TO employ special
police and to incorporate the Hudson and Harlem
Rivers Canal Company. The resolutions favoring
sucls an amendment to the constitution as will per-
nit soldiers to vote by proxy were tabled by 8 to
Is. -. -Asy-.xr-p~acE
I The Assembly passed the bill allowing soldiers
| to vote, by 65 yeas to 50 nays. The resolutions
for an amendment of the constitution SO as to en-.
! able them to vote were adopted by ia yeas to
nay. The Assembly also passed the bills estab-
fishing quarantine for this port and defining the
duties of our Health Officer, providing additional
relief for sick and wounded soldiers, incorporating
the American and Mexican Railroad and Telegraph
Company, in relation to New York city arrears Of
taxes and assessments and the New York city Tax
| Levy. The amendments of the Senate to the bill
| authorizing the Mayor and Comptroller of
this city to appoint thirty tai marshals
were concurred in. The great &eeturc of the
days session was the passage of the Broadway
Railroad BILL The committee eving it in charge
reported it to the House .compies< with an anend-
ment repeating the clause of the Harlem Railroad
charter which gives that company the privilege,
| after obtaining the consent of the Common Coun-
| Gil, TO lay road in Broadway when the bill was
ordered TO its third reading and passed, by 81 in
| the affirmative to 56 in the negative. Much ex-
| citement was caused in Albany yesterday by the
| commencement of an examination before police
| justice, as witnesses, Of various persons who are
supposed TO be cognizant of extensive schemes of
| legislative corruption. Very little is yet made
public as to what the testimony before the magis.
tratc amounted to, the examination being conduct.
ed privately.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
l The Official vote on the amendment to the con.
stitution of the new State of West Virginia is as
| follows:--
! For. Against.
Vote in thirty eight counties. :. .2O,G22 44O
| Soldiers vote. e.................... 1896 l32
Total. ........................2s .2s,3ls 572
William l.. Goggin, who is announced as the
fifth aspirant for the executive chair of Eastern
Virginia, was the Know Nothing candidate in 1869,
against the present Governor, John Letcher.
Governor II. r. Gamble has summoned the State
| Convention Of Missouri to assemble again in the
Capitol.at Jefferson City on the l5th.of June, TO
consult and act upon the subject of emancipation
OF slaves and such other matters as may be con.
nccted with the peace and welfare of the State"
The Chestertown (Md.) Conse,rdtor and the
Leonardtown (Md.) Beacon, two copperhead con.
Germs, have been suppressed by order of General
Schenck. and the editors-J. l.. Barroll and James
Downes-havc been sent South to air their treason.