, 1863-03-14
Dates to Feb. 25.

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and thus drown out our forces, but they were
driven off.
Dates TO Feb. 25.
A Washington special dispatch saws General
Hooker has arrested 80 deserters wNo have been
tried and sentenced to be shot Cen Hooker
approves and will execute the sentence This is
inauguarating a system our army has long sadly
needed.
The sudden rise of per cent. on gold yester-
day was begun by the conviction in Wall street
that the action on the Finance bill would likely
result in the further issue of legal tenders II was
increased by rumors Of misfortune of one oil our
vessels below Vicksburg and eliminated in a
speculation and bulling of the leading Wall
street brokers to raise the price The effect of the
rise is to render the further issue of legal tenders
less probable
The Conference Committees had session dur
ing the day but came 10 no conclusion Numer
Gus propositions were offered and discussed, but
the Conference adjourned without action, to meet
| again to-day. The prevailing belief in financial
circles, most in sympathy with the Administration
is that Mr.. Thadeus Stevens original suggestion
of interest-bearng Treasury Notes made legal
tender for their face, is expedien, and most in la-
vor with the committees, and that the gold panic
| increases the chance for its adoption.
Jefferson City, Mo, Feb. 23.-Gov. Gamble
sent to the House yesterday communication ac.
CONF anying a certain resolution recently adopted
by the New Jersey Legislature, asking Missouri to
send delegates to National Convention for The
purpose of efecting an armistice, etc. The Gov
ernor denounced the resolution and spirited
discussion ensued. The resolutions received an
unmerciful handling from the members, and a
resolution was offered that they would neither
consent nor submit to peace without the entire
! of fbo
out their subjugation, nor to any foreign powers ;
also, thanking the Governor for the loyal
and patriotic views expressedIn bis message.
Dates to Feb. 20.
Washington Feb 25-Judge Watts, Of New
Mexico, has receiv ed advices from Ell Paso, say
ing that the French, 5000 strong, have cap
tured Guaymas, and were marching on HermO-
sllo, the capital of Sonora The invasion is stated
to be in consequence of Governor Pesquera con
fscating the goods of Frenchmen and banishing
them from Sonora.
In the Senate the amendatory Pacific Railroad
bill was taken up. McDougal offered an ameud-
ment (Which was adopted) providing that the re-
serving OF certain percentage of bonds in the
treasury until the road was completed, shall apply
only to that portion of the road on the eastern
slope of the Rocky Mountains Sherman offered
an amendment, (Which was adopted,) that at the
uisCietpoh Vi IHe Ilesluenl ne may pay TO any OF
the companies mentioned in the Act in lieu of
bonds OF the United States, an equal amount of
lawful money Of the United States. The bill then
passed. Iils lo ono aa
Chicago, Feb 26.-Gen. Hooker was confirmed
a BrlgaGier General in the regular army by the
Senate last Thursday.
A late Richmond dispatch claims that the pirate
Florida sunk one Of Banks transport Oh its way
TO New Orleans with all on board -,..s Nd
1t is stated that much suffering exists at Ncks-
burg in consequence Of the interruption of their
river communication. Deserters report that un-
less they have speedy relief of necessity the
place will be evacuated In the fleet these S ories
of privatons are believed
Washington, Feb 26-Mr McPherson, from
the Military Committee, reported back the Senate
bill for the appointment of additional major and
brigader generals The Committee increase the
number of the former from 20 10 40. This was
agreed to. 1t was also proposed to increase the
brigaders from so to100-also adopted. They
struck out the Senate proviso, and an amendment
was adopted that the President shall not appoint
any one except for gallant and meritorous service
in the field, and the bill passed. The House then
went into Committee Of the Whole on the Inter-
nal Tax bill. .,-f.H --st
In the Senate the bill for providing Circuit
Courts for districts in California and Oregon
passed. og a1s-a- y.r9 tloA
The bill provides for another Associate Judge
of the Supreme Court
Mr.. Latham called up the bill for the survey
and sale ofcertan Indian Reservations in CalifOr-
mia, which passed.