The New York herald., 1863-03-15

telegram was received at Washington yester-
day from General Rosecrans, stating that informa.
tion had reached him Of the evacuation Of vicks-
burg by the rebels. II was known that they have
been for some time past moving their stores into
the interior but it was thought at Washington that
they had no time to abandon the place so soon,
and that therefore General Rosecrans' information
is premature. That such movement is contem-
plated all the indications render probable.
despatch from Memphis says that Admiral
Porter received intelligence that Yazoo City was
captured and the rebel fleet destroyed by the
Yszoo expedition. 1t is probable that General
Quinby's division, on its return from Young's
Point, has gone TO reinforce the expedition on the
Yazoo. our latest reports last night from Mem
phis prepare us for some great results at vicks-
burg. eyentnating from the possession of Yazoo
City. The capitulation or abandonment OF the
great rebel stronghold al any nomeut seems
matter of certainty.
General Hunters army at port l;oyai Is about
TO move some important expedition. II We can
judge from the order Just issued by the Command
ing General TO his soldiers in which no say, that
after long and weary delays, due 10 causes over
which one in his department had control they
have at cag,h the cheering prospect Of active aud
very important service.
army.
The British steamship Australasian FROM Liver.
pool, brougat on freight sos bales Of cotton
CONGRESS-
The United States Senate terminated its extra
session yesterday. No business was transacted in
public. An executive session was held, and an
additional number Of the Presidents nominations
acted upon. At two o'clock the doors were opened
and the presiding officer announced the Senate I'D.
THE LEGISLATURE.
The State Senate did not transact much business
ofgenoral interest yesterday. An unfavorable re-
port was made on the bill confirming commission.
ers of deeds irregularly appointed by the New
York Common Council, and the report Was laid on
the table. Among the bills introduced was one
donating s25, 900 70 the New York Hygeia College.
In the Assembly petition was presented asking
for the regulation by the Legislature Of the Staten
Island ferries. A number Of bills received favora-
bic reports from the committees, among which
were the Broadway Railroad bil'and the bill for
the incorporation Of the soldiers' Home Bills
we're introduced TO repeal the South and wes,
streets railroad act; amending the law for the a.
sessmcnt and collection Of taxes In this city; rels
tive 10 the New York Fire Department.; for the
payment OF the expenses Of snrolling the militia il
this city, and the bill for railroad in this city 4
connect the various ferries. The bin incorporstn,
che womcn's New York Medical College was re
fcrrcd, with power 10 report complete The bl
for the election Of the Croton Aqueduct Board wa
passed.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The spanish steam frigate Carmen, Commodor,
Don Jose Polo de Bernabe, from Havana, arrive,
at this port yesterday evening. She has a crew O
dve hundred and nine men, mounts forty.one guns
and has engines Of six hundred horse power. sh,
left Havana on the "a inst anchored OF Charlie
ton on the 9th, and sailed thence on the 7th. sh,
brings a mail from the United States blockadinr
squadron OF Charleston, aud comes here for
repairs.
The steamship Virginia Cats rebeD, prize /,
the United States steamers wachusett and Sono
ma, Acting Master William NJ Post Of the sonc
ma, In charge. from Key West on the Tth instant
arrived st this port yesterday. When coming on