The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-19
HE SITUATION.

III IL STU ALTON.
The army news to-day is not Of any moment. Every
thing Is perfectly st!. Vague rumors Of . raid Of Gen
stuarrs cavalry Fredericksburg were 10 crcula
ton yesterday but there truth whatever in them
General Grant is expected u Washington on Tuesday,
from whence ho will proceed without delay 70 his
headquarters In the Army Of she Potomac with
out remaining to enjoy ovations, receptions
any other manifestations OF popular good w which may
deain him frtin the active duties tha, await him. and
demand Ills immediate presence.
We papish day authentic statement Of the origin
OF the miserable SANDER connected with tho alleged
iervew between General Mcclellan and General Loo 90
frequently rc.crrod q.
There Is uneasy element apparently 10 motion IN
Kentucky. Guerilla bands being formed In several
counties purpose Ok obstructog the navigation Of
the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. number OF arrests
were made Hickman 9 few days ago Of men who
organizing themselves Into companies 70 join the
rebel army. There s no other news from The South.
wei.
coNGREss.
Ia tho Senate yesterday the House bill providing for
carrying tho mails 10 foreign ports. with tho Senate
coaiEcos amendments thereto, passed The amend
repeal tbs act authorizing the conveyance OF let
ters than 10 the mails excep. money letters
AID accompanying packages, and also refuse 70 extend
the preiAd letter postage rates the overland route
California to bona fde subscribers OF newspapers. Tho
House refused concur the amendments. and q
ference was ordered A petition from citizens Of New
York aud brooklyn. asking that tho conascatod lands Of
retes may be deyided among soldiers aud loyal men,
was appropriately rcerred Mr. Crimes proposition tn
have all executive nominations considered sud decided
u ols referred 10 the Judiciary Committee
The bii promote the eniis meE, % slaves then
taken ui The anendents prov idng fer the freedom q
the vile and children OF tie recruit, and granting
ioya owpcrs compensation for said slaves, wore thc
points under consideration. long, animated ard
ceedingy interesting debate ersaed but wthoucomipg
VITO the senate went into executive session and
conlrmcd several hluercd promotions Of officers 10 the
regular and navy. ON opening Of tho doors
adjournm ~ Ill = o. day took place.
10 tie House Of Representatives Mr. Julian Of Indians
introduced substitute for he hi heretofore reported by
him from tie Committee on Pubic Lands, extending the
principles Of the Homestead 20 persons IN the naval
ard military service counscsed and forfeited lands.
II pian terms Is intended by this measure to divide
tie forfeited estates OF rebels amosg colored saors
aud soldiers Mr.. Julian made long speech IN support
Of his In but action Vas taken on IT, Mr. Bennett
The delegate from Colorado introduced blu defining the
toms upoa which loyal citizens may enter upon the
pubic mineral ands, and thus the early develop
tent the copper, silver and gold riches OF the naton
referred 10 the Ways and Means Committee. Tns
serate bin 70 facilitate entries OF land under the Home
act, by permitting soldiers 10 take the required
oath before military cfcer Instead Of before laod
officer, passed. report 10 favor OF pairing tales
Sealon S35 coo for copies Of tho "congrcssiona Annals
and Debates claimed 70 be delivered before The
ton ordering the supply vas rescnded debated
lad on tho table by vote Of sixty seven agalns, nty
The House then adjourned.
THE LEeIsLArURE.
Tbere was but little Of Importance done 10 the stat
Senate yesterday. Among . large eumbsr = bills 70
portei favoraby from the committees were those Y
amend the charter Of tho Hudson and Harlem Riser
Canal Company 10 facilitate The acquirensss Of land 10
tho new croton reservoir the upper srd o. Hanhatta
island and 10 rcimbu the r~ entysecoud Militia reg
uen Tor losses Of ciohjng oqsIpmea;s. &C.. ia thci
rou,syiyan,s camprgn. Various 'ihsr Measures Of bu
n - utere re- cived stieuipo. The bill Tor publ
mtn,. E.ght centh sri = this city vas rcpor's'
sty.ores md a noti-nto ssrsc with tue commttec'
rcssu wsi "a ~ the able
Tie assembly passed acsry forty bills making clear
swcer ~ that hi ordered 10 their third rssng
Few Of th,m howsver Of any beyond soms
email rars localities. The bill isga;izns the scts q
town meetings W wes,ohester county In raising monsy
70 pay Communication for drafted mep which defeated
some days ago. Was again taken up reconsidsrsd ass
u,sssd number q bills reported By the commit
,ces included which authorizing the coasruo
lion snc operation horse railroad the route Of III,
eols Head line Of stages Tho Eleventh Avcnu
ard s,oomiogasls Railroad bill vas reported adversely
IN. crosslawn Railroad bin Vas reported fsvorsbiy, cit
amendments providing that all prosu over Ten yer Ger
on The G. piss soi for siskns Fund be paid 70 the ey
Favorable reporis wore also made On tae Bills Tor y
fbir,J ,eu.s slfsc. ana Hoboseu fsrr, And The Loan