The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-29

having refused to assist him, the emperor mus
"taken care" to inform the government IN "ssn
ngton that he is "quite ready, II ~ shoulu Do ue'
sired 10 facilitate, either alone or cohectWey' IN
any form that might be indicated, the work OF
peace"
The French Minister refers in the report
n the operaton Of the increased Gus
toms x4 which We been imposed Ior
financial purposes, TO the injury OF CONNER
cial interests in the United States, and adds
that the active efforts" of Napoleons diplomacy
"haye contributed to arrest the advance of the
Cabinet of Washington in a course so fatal to
international transactions French merchandise
on American soil must be protected against the
eyentualities Of destruction or seizure
The imperial yellow Book informs the mem
bers that the Mexican question has "entered upon
an entirely military phase the issue OF which must
be awaited
The new steel steamer which has been built by
Messrs. Jones, Quiggan q Co., OF Liverpool, sup
posed to be intended for the service OF the rebei
government, performed trial trip on the 10Th
instant, and it expected that she would attain
a speed of seventeen knots. She is Intended, her
builders say for the trade between Nassau and
Liverpool.
CONGRESS-.
In the Senate Yesterday the Post Office Commit
tee reported back the bill establishing a postal
money order system, with recommendation that
it do not pass. The bill to regulate the appoint
ment of midshipmen was reported back with
n 70 tha art
the Post Office Department was introduced. Mr..
Clark, of New Hampshire, offered preamble re-
citing the turbulent acts of Senator Salisbury, of
Delaware, on Tuesday, and resolution that he be
expelled from the Senate. The resolution was laid
over under the rules A bill for the encouragement
of enlistments was introduced and referred to the
Military Committee. A resolution was adopted in
structing the Military Committee to inquire into
the propriety of extending such relief as circum-
stances may require, and inquire into the case of
Mr.. Thomas, known as "Zarvona, the French
lady" of Maryland, now prisoner of war at Fort
Lafayette, and who, as represented, has been con-
fined in dungeon of that fortress since June last,
and is now hopelessly insane by reason Of his suf-
ferings. The President wasirequested to transmit
to the Senate all orders issued by the Secretaries
Of War and Treasury in regard to general prohi-
bition to export arms aud munitions from the
United States to the Mexican republic, and any
orders relative to the expectation of articles con-
traband Of war for the use of the French army.
resolution providing for a standing committee on
agriculture was discussed at considerable length,
but no action taken on the subject. The bill
making appropriations for pensions for invalid SOL
diers was passed. The Army Appropriation bill
was also passed. The Consular and Diplomatic
Appropriation bill was discussed, and after an ex-
ecutive session the Senate adjourned.
In the House of Representatives the question of
arming the negroes was brought up on motion to
refer the bills authorizing the employment
Of black soldiers to the Committee on
Military Affairs. This was opposed by the radi
Gals, who were afraid that such reference
would retard action on the subject and thereby
defeat the proposition. The conservatives were
decidedly in favor Of getting rid Of the bills, and
thereupon commenceda series Of parliamentary
manGuvres on both sides, which continued until
two o'clock this morning, without any result as
regards the legislation of the House.
THE LEGISLATURE.
made, among others, on the bills amendatory of
the act enforcing the liability ofbsnk stockholders
and relative to trust funds in receivers hands.
Several bills were introduced among them one to
appropriate the proceeds of State tax for the sup
port Of public schools, and one amendatory Of the
act relative to hawkers and pedlers. The bill ap-
propratng the remainder of the canal revenue
was passed. The resolution to go into an election
for United States Senator on next Tuesday was
adopted. In Committee of the Whole the bill to
regulate the sale OF hay and straw in this city and
Brooklyn was considered, after which progress on
it was reported, and the Senate adjourned.
In the Assembly the Speaker announced his
appointments Of postmasters and minor officers Of
that body. Bills were introduced to extend the
streets between Fourteenth and Thrty-frst streets
in this city; to regulate the Staten Island ferries
and to facilitate the collection Of laborers wages
The resolution to ballot for United States Sena
tor on Tuesday next was called up, and, after a
long discussion, was adopted, by yeas 81, nays 80.
The Assembly then adjourned.
MIscEL LANEous NEWS.
Captain Smith, of the bark Moneynick, which
arrived last evening from Malaga, reports that on
the oath ult when in latitude 30 longitude 35, he
saw large hre, apparently u Vcssei burning; but
he did not run towards it, for fear Of falling in
with privateer.
The Army of the Potomac. since the retirement
of Gen. Scott, has been commanded by Gen. Irwin
Mcdowell, Gen. George b. Mcclellan, Gen. John
Pope, Gen. Mcclellan Ga second time), Gen. Am.
brose E. Burnside and Gen. Joseph Hooker.
The Court of Appeals Of this State has affirmed
the judgment Of the Supreme Court on the ques-
ton of the taxability Of United States securities
by State authority II IL decided that stocks issu-
ed and in the hands Of individuals previous to the
passage Of the Exemption act by Congress, Feb.
ruary 25 1862, are assessabIe and that tho holders
and owners thereof are taxable thereon, notwith.
standing the said act.