The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-23

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Owing. no doubt. to the severe snow storm
which ragged yesterday. our news from the Army
Of the Potomac and from the West did not reach
as. 1t is probable, however, that no movements
have taken place in either direction. From Fortress
Monroe we learn that the flag of truce boat which
arrived there on the Goth instant, brought down
between two and three hundred Union prisoners
who had been exchanged. The Richmond En-
qnirer Of the Goth instant tells of an advance of
the Union army in Middle Tennessee, but its re-
ports are SO vague as not to be worth much
credit. The Texas journals complain Of the inva-
sion Of the border counties of that State by Mexi.
can banditti, some OF them fighting under the
United States flag.
EUROPEAN NEWS.
The European news brought by the Canada to
Halifax is dated to the sth of February-a week
later. A telegraphic synopsis of its main points
was published in the HERALD yesterday Sunday
morning and the details, also telegraphed from
Halfay are given to-day.
The British Parliament met in session on the
9Th of February. Queen yictoria's speech from
the throne approves of the policy of non-inter-
vention in American affairs pursued by the
Cabinet. During the debates on the address, in
reply to the speech in both houses, Lord Palmers.
tons course was generally sustained, al
though Earl Derby and Mr.. Disraeli re-
GREETED that England had not made an effort in
conjunction with France to induce an armistice.
attempt would fail.
Earl Russell, in the House Of Lords, expressed
the opinion that the Union would never be re-
stored. Mr.. Disraeli, in the House of Commons,
agrees with him, and says he foresees that the
future America will be one Of armies and turbu.
lence and wars
IL was reported that President Lincoln had ad-
dressed a note to the Emperor of France demand
ing a categorical explanation Of his note to Gene
raj Forey. "a well as Of his designs in Mexico.
The Canada furnishes commercial and financial
reports from Liverpool and London to the It'll Of
February in the evening. The Liverpool cotton
market was dull and prices weak. Private circu.
lars say that American descriptions experienced
decline during the week. Breadstuifs were dull,
with steady market The provision market was
Hat. Consols closed in London ut 92S. for money.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The pilot boat Washington NO. ~ which came
20 the city yesterday, reports the steamer Ella
Marley, that was sunk by collision with the North
Star. as having parted amidships and risen to the
surface being now entirely aioat, but still held in
the same place, probably by the anchor. Would
have boarded her but Tor the tremendously high
eea ut the time.
In the San Francisco despatch. dated the 2lst
inst. and published in the HERALD yesterday
morning the quotation Of grccnbacks should be
go a 81, emitting the words " per cent discount"
The Order Of United Americans celebrated the
13lst anniversary Of the birthday Of Washington
at the Cooper Institute yesterday. Though the
weather was exceedingly inclement, there was yet
a pretty numerous attendance. The exercises on
the occasion consisted OF some very fine singing
by a volunteer chorus from the New York Harmo.
mic Society, descriptive reading and prayer, and a
discourse on Washington by the Rev. Sidney A.
Corey. great deal Of interest was manifested
by the audience in the proceedings, brief repor
of which will be found in another column.
General Wool. with four Of his staff officers, in
tends leaving the city this morning Tor Boston, u
make thorough inspection OF the defences o
that harbor. and to inaugurate measures to per
feet them.
The Democratic State Convention Of Kentuck,
is called to meet in the city of Louisville tn,
18th OF March.
The present Congress has but eigh, more work
ing days left. 1t closes It's existence week from
tomorrow.
If an extra session Of Congress should be calle,
next summer, Missouri would be without a repre-
sentative in the Senate.
The following are the names Of the leading dis