New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-20

MILITARY APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED.
Orsr GOO military nominations were confirmed to-
dov by the Senate in executive session. Among
them were 1913 Lieutenans, and large number OF
ousrtermasters, Paymssters, and Commissares
few were laid aside. Ali tho pending naval nOmi'
nations were disposed Of
CoPPERHEAD DEMOCRATS.
1t is noticed to-day that Valandigham, VOORHEES,,
and other prominent Copperheads have downcast
couptenances in consequence Of the severe treatment
they received from an unexpected quarter at the
night session yesterday.
The speeches Of Gov. Thomas and Mr.. Leary,
in which, beside affirming the loyalty Of Maryland,
and repeng the foul aspersions cast upon her by
Henry May, they expressed their tbankfulness to
the President for the arrests which he made in their
State, and declared that they should vote for the
bill to indemnify him, brought the COpperheads thus
TO grief
BY loyal men, these speeches are regarded as
among the most cheering signs Of the times, and II
believed that Maryland can now be counted upon.
A JOINT ALLIANCE FOR THE RESTORATION OF
PEACE IN TIE UNITED STATES.
private letter addressed TO gentleman holding
high official position at Washington states that
previous to the sending Of his suggestions TO the
Federal Government. NJ. Drouyn de Lbuys in.
structed the ambassador of France in London, Baron
Gros, to inquire of Lord Russell whether he would
not enter into an alliance with several Continental
Powers for the restoration of peace in the United
States. Lord John Russell is said 10 have listened
fsvorsbly to the in,maiion Of the French Embassa-
DOR and, after having taken the names Of the Pow
ers presented by France being ready TO join such
alliance, replied that he would have the mstter
brought before the Cabinet. 1t is also stated in the
same letter, tina, oil European statesmen the least
acquainted with the present attitude and wants Of
European Governments have been contemplating
such an alliance for the last six months.
To the Associated Press
WAsHixGrOS Thursday. FEB. le, 1869.
sUsTESANCE or SLAVES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
A resolution was adopted by the House some
DAYS snce calling upon the Secretary Of the
Treasury for information respecting the expenses
for the su.enance Of Slaves, &c, in the Sea Island
cotton district Of South Carolina from the commence
ment Of the Rebel. To this a reply has been made
from which it appears that there was expended for
agricultural implements in round numbers $7,Osli
for the purchase Of the schooner Flora $3l $780, for
white labor, $52,7is; for colored labor, $34,527.
Total expenses, $225,705.
From this expenditure has been realized $726,9
Deducting the above expenses, there remains on
hand from this fund $50l 279. This was up to juno
last at which time the business was transferred TO
the War Department. The schooner Flora was used
for Transporting property 10 NeSfork and for mill'
tary operations, and can now be sold Mt AN advance
above her cos. The Secre airy says that no expend-
ture whatever has been made from the Treasury on
account Of the cultivation OF thS plantations the
collection Of cotton the educational or benevolent
care Of the laborers The ralions furnished by the
War Department were paid for by the use Of the
Flora. More than half million Of dollars was
saved by these operations, and is in tho hands OF the
Assistant Treasurer at New-York.
REPORT on PRIZE CASES.
The Secretary Of the Navy has replied 10 the
House resolution asking for information concerning
prize cases embracing all those in the Courts at
Boston, Ncw.YoIk Philadelphia, and the imperfect
returns from other points 10 which prizes have been
SENT from which document it appears that the final
DEGREES Of distribution have been made in eight Of
tho thirteen cases iof Bo,toD, and the proceeds,
amounting TO $205, $40, have been paid into the
Treasury. In one case the libel dismissed, and
the remaining four cases have been appealed to the
Supreme Court and not yet decided.
The cost aud expenses are 5 $500 per centum on
the gross proceeds Of sales Reports are given for
I4I cases in court at New.York, in SO of which final
DEGREES Of distribution have been made. Forty
cases have been appealed, and the remainder are in
process of adjudication. The gross saes, expense
and net profits are $5l9 III the coat and expenses
arc &79,905, and tho amount for distribution
$l39, $50; cost and expenses Is 33lOO the gross
proceeds of tho sales. Of the 80 cases reported in
Philadelphia, final DEGREES Of distribution have been
made in 90, eight have been appealed, and tho re-
mander are still in court.
The proceeds of the sales 1851 ,2l2 allowed to
9,Il5; cost and expenses $5O357;
amount for Distribution 1857 743 cost and expenses,
nearly Is per centum on gross proceeds Of sales ~
classes are reported before the court at Key West.
aud final DEGREES Of condemnation have in 81 in
stances reached the Navy Department. Twelve
CAGES have been appealed, and the remainder unde-
cded The proceeds Of sales are s93l, 72S; costs,
$75 122 amount for distribution $3.50 1906 costs aud
ex penses, 8 ITO per centum. The number Of CAGES
decided 10 49, the gross amount Of sales 02G 4i9
coats and expenses $2l8 424 net amount for disribu
ton 81 ,759, $40.
Three hundred and sixty CAGES are reported, of
which, IS are steamers, ships, Is brgs, 22i
schooners, 90 sloops, Is barks, and 20 small boats
No reports Of the condenlna.ions at Baltimore or
are given. A fow were sent to Balti-
more. large number of vessels unsuitable for sea
voyages were either destroyed used by the squad
ron capturing them. Some cases have been decided
nearly two years. Others have been speedily adj
Indicated. the difference arising from different usages
and pracicea in different Courts. The Secretary re-