The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-21

srmy is described as "lRarvellous,' aud the IN
capacity" OF Tic Union generals il spoken Of.
| The london Arvay and Many Gdzette cslt'oises
the action Of the rebel generals. and biames eneu
for not pushing 81 after their "Sictot.es"
Meetings in support * the Union cause had Seeh
held IL Inherent psrts Of England.
fhe Emancipation Society Of London had voted
"A address u AT. Lincoln, which was committed
L. tAa care 81 Mr. Adams, United States Minister.
ior transmission.
Ills Liverpool Chamber 81 Commerce lad ar
RAGGED &c aaorles 4 suitable reception 70 tAc
oEi,css .! TIC irst ship arriving from America
wth provisions Tor The relief OF the distressed ope-
iatiyes Of Lanca hire.
Most of tae london journals condemn the Lon
don Times f3r its open attempt % justly slavery
o. Serptuial grounds. II thought that
great teaciion against tie influence u Tie London
QyGcs woald ensue.
Tho opposition party in he Spanish Cortes cen
sured the Cabinet Tor withdrawing from the MeXi-
can alliance With France, the members asserting
chat England only gained ny such course. Senior
0io1ago said that spaa should support the canh
dature of a Spanish prince for the throne Of
Mexico
Another brigade Of French troops was under
orders FOR Mexico
The Emperor Napoleon had directed an official
inquiry to be made as to The actual condition OF
The distressed cotton operatives Of France.
The United States steamer Tnscarora anchored
near The late pr;vateer sumter AZ Gibraltar on the
Slst of December.
GRESs
IN the Senate yesterday the Chairman Of the
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to pay tie French spoliation claims. The,
bill provides that these claims are to be
adjusted TO an amount not exceeding five
millions Of dollars, and to be paid pro rata
in United States i've per cent stock The Naval
Committee reported back the bill to authorize
letters Of marque and reprsal, with amendments,
and notice was given that it would be called up
at early day. A bin for he prompt and uni
form administration Of military justice and the
better government Of the military forces was
introduced. The bin placing Michigan and Ohio
in the Seventh Judicial district was passed. The
bill authorizing treaties with certain Indian tribes
was also passed. The remainder OF the session
was occupied i'll discussing the bill reorganizing
the Court OF Claims, no quorum being present.
In the House Of Representatives the Presidents
issues Of State banks, &c, was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means, and ordered to be
printed. The select committee on tie subject of
postal and military road between New York and
Washington were authorized TO send for persons
and papers, and examine Witnesses under oath,
in order to ascertain the cost and probable re.
ceipts of the proposed road. The Secretary o.
the Navy was requested TO inform the House wha.
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pointment of mdshpmen, as suggested by him in
his annual report. resolution adopted that
the Secretary Of the Navy communicate any infor-
nation ia his possession to show that American
vessels, cleared for any foreign ports, have en-.
gagged in the cooie slave trade or submit such sug
gestions to prevent It as re may deem proper. The
Judiciary Conmittee submitted resolutions expla-
natory Of the Tax law that the salaries Of the
President, Vice President and Judges Of the SUI
preme Court and inferior courts of the United
States be exempted from tax. The resolution de-
claring Mr.. vandeycr, of Iowa, not entitled to q
seat in the House since he joined the army
lionel of the Ninth Iowa II giment in 1861, was dis
cnsscd, and finally adopted by majority VOTE
| The question raised that the resolution was
one OF expulsion and consequently required a two
thirds vote. The Speaker overruled the point, and
the question the House went into Committee of
the Whole on the Finance bill Mr.. Spauding. on
behalf OF the Committee Of Ways ard Means, pro.
posed amendments 10 the first section, which were
agreed to. viz:-To authorize the Secretary Of the
Treasury to borrow. from time to time on the
credit Of the United States sum not exceed.
ing $500 coo 600 for the current fiscal year, and
$500 900 900 for lie next fiscal year. and to issue
therefor coupon registered bonds, payable at
the pleasure OF the government after twenty years
from date and Of such denominations (though not
less than fifty dollars) as the Secretary may deem
eXpcdient, bearing interest at rate not exceeding
six per cent per annum, payable semi-annually in
CON. Mr. Thomas offered an amendment. which
was agreed 10, making the coupon OF registered
bonds payable at the pleasure OF the government
after twenty years from date in coin. Mr.. Spauld-
ing moved to strike out the restriction Of the sale
OF bonds at less than par SO that the Secretary
may in his discretion dispose Of thcra Of any time
upon the best terms he can obtain. Pending the
consideration of this amendment tho committee
| rose and the House adjourned.
THE LEGISLATURE
In the Sen-;s OF our state Legislature Yesterday
/ several petitions were presented but in reference
| TO matters Of no general interest. among the
| bills reported upon iayorably from committees
was the one to authorize execution against the
| person upon Judgment or forfeited recognizsnces
against defauitng surctes in criminal cases in this
city. The bin Tor aid 10 The Albany ana Susaue-
hanna Railroad was also reported upon lavorably.
Notices were given Of several bills of private
nature. and few unimport2nt ones we're passed
Resolutions were adopted IN favor OF printing two
thousand extra copies Of the report and bill rcla
tive to assessments and eight hundred extra copies