The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-08

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than before this popular Indignation burst into deyour
tpr fame He sad that II Judge Douglas were alive
AZ would bs at the head OF a party that no power
oould resist Mr.. Richardson said that be urged
-eniis,ments up 70 the date Of the issue Of
shs proclamation, but since then he had not.
He willing to give up his scat II the republicans
would recall their mschievous measures.
Mr.. Wall, OF New jersey, spoke for short time but
with unexpected force - colleceduess The drift OF his
remaits was 10 show IL the policy Of the aboloniss
was III ,ossbl, ior the negroes, who overy where
Mad d. ID In y stqtc OF freedom in contact " lib
whites, ,ee oicy x tn administration was Wild and
utopian {: minded l.. OF the characters de- Srihed
by Dean sw,t. 0ue " ; engaged in extracting sun
beams fem cucumber TO bottle up aud let out
when needed to heat tho Governors garden arother in
caicuing ice for powder another in building house from
the ro,r downwards and st!ll another Ia making silk
from cobwebs. That portion OF Mr. Lncolns message
which said that he and Congress would DO reinem-
bered by the postery reminded him Of the reply
of Charles Townshend TO Lord lhurow whom the latter
said that when prove false to my sovereign may my
God forget me-" Townshend replied, "He will you
damned first"
Mr. Garret Davis OF Kentucky addressed tho Senate
Cor tho secon time, and went into recent his
and policy that have been exhibited by the
President. Neither nwcc.ye ridicue OF the Pres
dent. Sew ard the republican Senator's disturbed their
.equanmity They had the game in their own hands, and
seem satisfied to 1T the ship VI state drive on.
The Senate adjourned At midnight, arrangement hay
ing been agreed upon that the upon tho Missouri bill
should be taken next "Wednesday, after ono hours
debate
TIE DEBATE IN THE HOUSE ON THE CANAL BILL.
The Canal bill occupied the attention Of the House
during the entire day, but brought
vote, Tho Illinois delegation Is unanimous for the bill
Iowa and Wisconsin nearly So Indiana and Ohio ap.
prove 1t because II will divert trade from Cincinnati
Pennsylvania opposes It because It helps New York II
the provision to enlarge the locks o. the New York
canals left out, the PennsyvaZans would not Op
pose the bill. Mr.. Stevens to-day made OF his
characteristic speeches. sarcastic and CYNICAL oppos
Hon to the measure.
The debate to-day spioed with personal contro.
wsrsy between Mr.. +. A. Conkling, OF New York, and
Mr. Oln, OF New York, Chairman Of the Military Com.
mittee and author Of the BILL Mr. vsllsndgham who
allowed quarter Of hour by Mr. Stevens stated that
when the Mississippi river was open s'xyou per cent
of the trade of Cincinnati went South, twentyfo per
cent 10 the Northwest and twelve per the East.
ihe vote on adjournment considered test vote,
and II indicated tie. Several members who voted for
the adjournment will however, vote against the bill.
THE ELECTION CASES.
Mr. Dawes Of Massachusetts, gave notice that be would
the House TO dispose OF election
Monday.
THE CASE OF GENERAL FrTz JOHN PORTER.
The onus the responsibility for tho publication and
circulation Of the pamphlet purportng to be tho evidence
In full in the Fitz John Porter case said 10 be laid
sher al the door Of General Pope or General Roberts
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL BURNSIDE.
General Burnside arrived hero this morning, and TO day
before the Committee Conduct Of the War
gave evidence regard TO tho operations OF the Army
Of the Potomac while under his command. After his
animation be visited both iI6uass Of Congress- and was
warmly and cordially received by tho mSfnbe He loft
for Now York tho this evening, but will return
there Tuesday morning und from hero goes 10 Chicago
on private business
Con mander Yard has been ordered 70 tho Navy Yard
n New York
ARMY PROMOTIONS.
Tho President nominated 70 the Senate day Brgadier
Generals roy Oglssby and Wilcox TO b. major generals
ard Colonel Amory, Of tho Seventeenth Massachusetts,,
and Major Strong Of tho Ordnance Department. 10 10 br
gadier generals.
sPKAK1R GRow's RECEPTION.
Tho reception the residences OF Mr. Grow Speaker Of
che House Of Representatives, largely attended last
evening.
THH RECEPTION At THH WHITE HOUSE.
The President and Mrs. Lncolns reception to day
attended by throng Of distinguished visitors. In the
Of tho usual evening receptions by the President
these nanecs attract an immense number Of callers.
MILITARY ROAD IN MAINE.
Ex-Governor Washburpe, OF Maine b expected here %
from that State 10 advocate tho construc
Sion Of military railroad from Bangor to the New Eng
land frontier.
rHE PRESENT CONDITION or MEXICO.
In answer resolution Of the House, the President
to-day submitted report from the Secretary OF State
upon the present condition OF Mexico The report and
accompanying papers referred To tho Committee on
Foreign Affairs and ordered TO be printed They win
mako very large volume.
r. Dana. Jr., United States District Attorney for
Massachusetts, here argue the appealed prize cases
from hts district before tho supreme Court next week
ARRIVAL OF sICK SOLDIERS.
Seven hundred sick soldiers from the Army Of the Po
tomac arrived here this evening and were distributed
among tho different hospitals.
THIRTY.SEyENTH CONGRESS-.
SECOND SESSION.