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Az AcF to provide for the more speedy punish
ment Of guerlrlilla marauders, and for other
purposes.
Be Il enacted by ass Senate and House Of
Representatives Of he United States Of 1msrioa
IN c.ngrcn aasmbled, That the provisions Of
the twcnty-6Fst section Of On act entitled An
act for enrolling and calling out the national
forces, and for other purposes" approved third
March, eighteen hundred and sixty. three, shall
apply as well to The sentences Of military COM
missions as to those Of courts.martial, and here
afler the commanding general in the field, or the
commander Of the department, as the case may
be, shall have power TO carry into execution all
sentences against guer[rlilla marauders for rob
berry, arson, burglary, rape, assault with intent
to commit rape and for violation Of the laws
and customs Of war. rs well as sentences against
spies, mutincers, dcserters, and murderers.
Sec. 2. Aad Do u further enacted. That every
officer authorized to order general courtmartial
shall have power to pardon or mitigate any pun
ishment ordered by such court, including that Of
confinement in the penitentiary, except the SEN
tenee Of death, or Of cashiering or dismissing an
officer, which sentences ii shall be competent
during the eWtinuance Of the present rebellion
for the general commanding the army 10 the field.
or the department commander, as the case may
be, 70 remit or mitigate; and the allh section Of
the act approved July seventeenth, eighteen hun
dred and sixtystwo, chapter two hundred and one,
Be and the same Is hereby repealed, so for as Il
relatesto sentences Of imprisonment in the pen
iientiaFy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
THE METROPOLITAN FAIR.

As the day fixed for the opening of the Great
Fair approaches, the Jealous interest which has
attended its preparation grows stronger among
those who are working for, as well as wishing,
its success. Among those Immediately con-
cerned with its management there Is no lack OF
enthusiasm or Of effort; nor is there wanting on
the part Of the public gentle glow of excite
ment, or even, perhaps, a slight feverish-
ness of expectation. To the lattcr-that
is to the public-we beg to suggest that their
duty will begin in earnest when the Fair is
opened, and that they may profitably bethink
themselves how they can do the most-not
merely something, but tho most--for the sue
cess of this noble charity. That it will succeed,
VIC all know. It's revenue will in any event be
reckoned by hundreds Of thousands OF dollars
we hope will exceed a million. But we are sure
the sum might be largely augmented by little
thought and little self-denial in the next
weeks among those who are going to attend it.
Suppose everybody should thoughtfully con-
slider how large part Of his income he could
rightly spend at the Fair while it is open, and
would put himself to some inconvenience in or
der to spend there rather than elsewhere-would
q hundred or two hundred thousand dollars
cover the increase Of receiptsl The duty of the
people is not done when they have gone once or
twice to the Fair for the sake Of seeing its
attractions. 1t is not done when they
go in search of good bargains, nor when
they buy carelessly what they can easily
afford. 1t is not done till each man
and woman have spent or given all they can
afford to spend or give; and the total Of that is
not to be computed till they have calculated and
saved for this purpose especially. We may add
that one other duty remains, and that is to keep
all our friends mindful of their duty. With such
general cooperation and practical enthusiasm,
the Fair can be made to accomplish more than
its most sanguine friends expect. Let US all go
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
PRISON DISCIPLINE.

A book before us, which Is entitled The
Nineteenth Annual Report of the Executive
Committee of the Prison Association of New
York." certainly affords opportunity for more
careful observation than we have time or space
to devote to it. Ii is safe to say that it is q
book which could have been written and printed
in n age of the world except our own; for it
indicates the existence Of broad Christian phi
lanthropy, which it is no fattery TO ourselves to
call distinguishing mark Of the present era.
The founder of our faith did, it is true, indicate
the visiting Of those in prison as religious obi
CATION, but this injunction, like too many others
from the same source, was long practically neg
lected altogether, OF made merely branch OF
professional and priestly duty. Yet if the res
cue of mankind from practical error be the work
Of religion, it is clear that the most unpromising
provinces of labor are those which should be most
persistently and enthusiastically invaded, since
they offer opportunities for the noblest harvest.
In such philanthropy there is, it is true, danger
of rendering punishment too lenient, and thus
subversive of its original object; but even this
error would be practically more tolerable than
the total and uncharitable neglect of fallen men
and women. The succor of the Grant is not q
pleasant duty, but it is among the most per-
emptory services which we owe to our brethren;
nor can there be any limitation of its certain
and infinitely desirable result How this work
is going on in our own State is shown in the
report before US, Of which we propose to give a
brief abstract.
The objects Of the Prison Association are: l..
"To give such counsel and aid as may be
judged requisite and suitable to prisoners,
whether simply arrested and held for trial, or
finally convicted or detained as witnesses" g.
"To encourage and assist discharged convicts."
3. The improvement and periecting of prison
government and discipline.
During the past year, $3.50 persons in the de-
tention prisons Of New-York and Brooklyn,
who were poor and comparatively helpless
many foreigners, ignorant of our language and
laws, have been visited, conversed with, and
counseled. The agent has carefully examined
949 complaints in which extenusting circum-
stances appeared TO exist, with the gratifying
result that 35l Of these complaints were aban-
dOned, as too frivolous for prosecution, or the
result Of prejudice, malice, or revenge. Dis
charged convicts to the number of S54 have re-
ceived board and pecuniary aid till employment
was found for them; and clothes have been fur
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
Robert Hnllowell Gardiner.

The Hon. Robert Hallowell Gardiner, who
died on the 22d inst at the age OF 80 eminent
and wealthy citizen OF Maine and the founder OF the
town which bears his The whole OF its territory
with other land adjacent, was originally bis estate by
inheritance descending to him when he was but hve
years old Most of his manly life was devoted to the
mana cement of this vast property-aways with wise
and generous regard TO the welfare Of those who be-
came settlers upon II, and to the prosperity and i'm.
provement Of the town. church yceum. and o
library their existence to HIM and to his influence
can be traced the enterprise. intelligence. and good
morals which are the characteristics OF the people who
gathered about him. He died. says The Gardiner Home
Journal surrounded by oil his family, attended In bis
retirement by the generation Of all his felowctizens
in the full possession Of his faculties and in the most
serene enjoy ment Of long.trie Christian faith
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
LEGISLATURE.

SENATE, March 39.-Reports were made against the
Brooklyn Fire Department bill recomnitted Against
the New York Aldernanic Tax Levy bill; agreed TO-
Against the petition Of the Staten Island Ferry Com
pany for new ferry Slip recommitted. Against the
bill for a market In Eighth avenue WORK agreed
to- Against the Brooklyn Park Avenue bill; agreed
TO- Against amending the charter Of Brooklyn agreed
to. Against incorporating the Long Island Water
Works Company; recommitted Relative to Surrogates
Courts and the Surrogate Of the County Of New-York
Against amending the act relative to the Loan Com
inssionors; agreed to. To amend the charter Of the
French Benevolent Society. Incorporating the Wire
Drawers Society of EewYork Bills were intro.
duced TO amend the charter Of the Life and Limb
Insurance Company. For the safe keeping Of old
records in public Offices in New-York. Incorporat-
ing the Mediterranean Company The following
bills were advanced to third reading: the Gen
eral Appropriation bill for the support Of the State
Government. For the payment of the interest
tain canal drafts and awards. incorporating the Cen
tral Park Hotel Company. Recess. After recess.
ports made incorporating the Grand Hotel Com
pany Of NewYork; extending the charter OF the Port
Richmond and Bergen Point Ferry Company; prohibit
ing persons from devising than half of their prop
erty TO charitable other corporations or organiza
ions and to he valid such bequess TO be made at least
SIX months before the death Of the tesator for the re-
mova Of the Casnon-street Church Cemetery Of Brook
In for the improvement Of Grand street: Brooklyn
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
NEWS FROM EUROPE.

BY the arrival of the City of Manchester from
Liverpool March 16 via Queenstown March H. We have
one day later news from Europe.
Sem.oficial papers of Vienna assert that
Denmark disposed TO accept the armistice and con-
ference propositions in their essential points The
London Tunes and Star strongly recommend this course
TO Denmark. The King of Sweden has opened the
storthng Diet of Norway and announced bill for an
extraordinary credit to give material aid to the Danes
in certain emergencies The Russians have captured
the island of Fehmern with the entire Danish garrison
The three Prussan men-ofwar which were at anchor
in the harbor Of Brest have been placed under the com
mand of the Austrian Admiral
Serious conflicts have taken place in Rome
between the Papal and the French soldiers. The popu
lace sided with the former.
We have now an official announcement that
the japanese Government viii send fresh ambassadors
TO Europe to obtain from the European Governments
modification of the treaties.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
GENERAL N JEWS.

The New-York Trade Sale Of Books com
mcnced at Cooley's rooms No. 49s Broadway. on
Tuesday morning George A. Leavitt auctioneer The
invoices of W. II. Appleton. Taggard Thompson c.
T. Evans, S T. Putnam A. X. Loring, \. j. Davis.
ID. Thomas, James Redpath. Roberts Brothers, and
Theodore Bliss, brought satisfactory prices. The
attendance was good and the bidding lively, consider
ing it was the first day of the sale. Little Brown
will offer among other attractions their editions of the
Poets
The Cincinnati Gazette learns that the Hon.
George +. Pugh. who was nominated as one OF the
Presidential Electors for the State ot large by the Dem
ocratic Convention at Columbus has sent in letter OF
resignation to the State Central Committee, declining
the profFered honor.
Gold opened at 1861 but fell very soon TO l65.
From TIL, pou, rallied 1851 and closed At 1854 66 The
Sub Treasury for Certificates to-day 1864 stocks
upon the stree. dull At the Stock Exchange Govern
meus strong Coupons Of 1881 at l2idl3 $40. at los
GllO; April ll3! Border State Stocks steady The
Stock Market has been irregular and during the early part OF
the day had decided downward tendency. At the Second
Board prices and inclination shown TO pr
chase Money active at the close Of the day and
y cent readily obtained. Some Of the banks complain Of
growing scarcity plain legal tenders and have paid
their counters q cent notes with nearly months interest
Sterling bills are nominaly at l79 for banter,'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

We have Port Royal dates to the Goth. There
had been no new movements Of importance. large
hospital at Beaufort was burned on the ODD. No one
was hurt On the 10th the Rebels made weak EFFORT
at Port Royal Ferry TO do us some damage-bnt they
failed utterly. Next day they tried several points on
Jenkinss Island, and also failed. From Florida dates
are 10 the 22d from Jacksonville The Rebels have
made raid upon Magnolia, and burned two large ho-
tcls which to have been taken by our SIDE
Tor hospitals. Two negroes who had run away from
their owners moro than year since were finally aught'
brought 10 Platka and without trial OF any klnd ee'
waited by the necks to branch OF tree-an admlring
crowd Of chivalry looking while they were choking
to death One Of the black Niger slave chatte rascas
did not die soon enough TO please the delicate lanes
who had come forth 10 the black fool who loved
freedom kick and squrm so some OF the Chivary TOOK
the pertinatous rogue down, had pit dug, put him n
buried him up 90 the neck, so that every one OF the
bora arstocracy" could that there was real live
niger in the hole and then finished the entertain
nrnt by serunching his Internal woody head with the
butts Of their muskct scattering his brains Qor strange
and foolish as the ways of God may SEEM even mig
gers" have breins) oil over the consecrated ground
Then the chivalrous owner wiped the brains off his
muskct with his lady loves perfumed handkerchief
ordered his boss niger TO make out bill against the
County for the loss of slave destroyed in case ofabSo
lutte necessity and the crowd departed to drink eternal
prosperity to the "patrarchal relation"
Mark Tapley has just arrived at The Express
Office and is very Jolly. That joyia journal says our
informant" came from Atlanta Ca. only fortnight
since that everything lovely in the Confederacy
lots IF provisions abundance Of foreign Injuries; hosts
of skilfu workmen turning out arms and war materials
cotton cloth manufactured in large quantities. paper
mills being established; fun confidence in JEFF. Davis.
and belief that Lee, Johnston, and Longstreet Will
not only be able to hold their lines but to make occa.
sonal fOrays into the North SO far, the story runs
smoothly but the silly inventor upsets his dish in the
next sentence by saying; Nevertheless there is under
these professions conviction that they Will have 10
eventually succumb before the superior numbers,
wealth and resources Of the North"
Gov. Bramlette and ex-senator Dixon will
return at once to Kentucky. 1t is under.
stood that they had free interchange Of opinions
with the President and The Secretary of War and both
parties in accord and harmonious as the enforce
ment Of the draft in that State under the amendatory
enrolment act
Lieut.. ten. Grant yesterday reviewed some
portions Ofthe Army Of the Potomac.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30

We are glad TO announce that movement is
started in this city on behalf of the plundered
and suffering people of East Tennessee. 1t is
not to the credit Of New-York that she is just
beginning in a cause to which Boston has al
ready contributed S74, 900, and to which Phila-
delphia has also given largely. But better late
than never, and let her make up now by her
activity and generosity for lost time. While
we delay whole people are starving, and stand
ing idle for want of the implements of labor;
or at least only partially relieved By the efforts
of those who have been more mindful OF Their
condition than ourselves. A meeting is called
by some of our most prominent citizens at the
Chamber of Commerce to-day at o'clock,
which is to be addressed by Col. Taylor. Let
the attendance be large and the work taken
hold of with spirit.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30

Incorporating the National Savings Bank of New York
Adjourned.
ASSEMBLY Bills were passed to legalize certain acts
Of the New.York Common Council To amend the
charter Of The Sixth Avenue Savings Bank. To incor-
porate the New ork American Club. Recess. AT the
Evening Session reports made to incorporate the
Young Bachelors Social Union of NewYork; against
granting additional powers to the New York Police
Magistrates; authorizing the City of Troy to borrow
money; relative to the NewYork Institution for the
Deaf and Dumb; relative TO boarding keepers;
relative 10 fire limits in Brooklyn for railroad in Lox
ngton avenue TO amend the charter of the Columbian
Insurance Company The bills for the extension OF the
Chenango Canal and for the Improvement Of the Cham.
plain Canal. were ordered to a third reading. AID
iourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30

be dyed somo other color to hide the glazing
villsiny from public sight. These facts The
E1pnss is unambitious to reproduce; also, the
testimony of dozen Confederate officers that
mines of powder were placed under Libby
Prison before Kilpatrick'S raid, with the cool
assurance that had there been the least chance
of the rescue of tho Union officers, the whole
nine hundred would have been "blown to hell"
Sensitive, tender Express it would be pity
indeed if it were to shock its readers with such
" expencnces."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30

The Express undoubtedly tells a considerable
share of truth when it says of Neal BOWS
speech:
There is nothing in these experiences which our
readers would be obliged to US for reproducing"
Very likely. The Copperhead patrons of The
Express would not be gratfed with Gen. BOWS
evidence that Union prisoners are Systematically
robbed, starved, and tortured TO death; that the
comforts sent to them by mothers and sisters
arc stolen by Rebel officials; that the theft of
Union clothing became 80 notorious that the
Rebel Government rclented, and-what did
they do!-restorc the goods' Oh, no they
gave notice that the overcoats stolen by their
agents and launted oil over Richmond should
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
CONGRESS-.

SENATE. March ga bill was introduced 10 estab.
lsh Navy-Yard aud Naval Depot on the Delaware
River Referred. bin was referred appropriating
500 GO to pay expenses in suppresng Indian HOSTILE
ties In 1862 The proceedings of the House on the death
of the Hon. Owen Loyejoy were communicated to the
Senate and after remarks by Senators Trumbul Pome-
roy and Sumner the resolutions were adopted. Ad-
journed.
HousE.-Mr. washburne reported bill which was
passed. providing for the collection Of hospital dues OF
vessels sold or transferred in foreign ports. The col
lectons to be made through Consuls and commercial
agents Mr. Stevens said several gentlemen desired
10 deliberately consider the proposed amendment to the
Constitution introduced by him. he would its post
ponement for two weeks. Agreed TO. Mr.. Rice re-
ported biz. which was passed. that persons between
q and 80 years Of age may be appointed Assistant Pay
masters. provided that the number is not thereby in
crcased and that examinations Of students for admis
son into the Naval Academy shall take place when
they between IA and IS years of age Mr.. Rice re-
ported bill regulating and changing in particu
lars the method of making promotions in the Navy
Passed Mr. Rice also reported bill for the classified
ton OF Paymaster's Clerk in the Navy. making four
classo at the following salaries: $1,000 $1,000 $500
and 500 per annum. Mr.. Rice also reported
bill fixing the date Of the loss of tho brig Balm.
bridge ut the 2lst Of August, 1863 in order
- fix the pensions 10 the families Of the de-
ceased officers and sailors. Both these bills were
passed. Mr.. Pike reported bill. which passed,
authorizing during the present war; the appointment of
Acting Lieutenant-C Commanders and Commanders, at
the rates of pay allowed to such grades in
the regular Navy. Ny. Pike also reported the Senate
bill regulating Courts, Martial which passed, after
striking out the first section which provides that volun
teer appointments in the Navy shall be subject to the
action of the Senate the regular appointments
The House then went into Committee Of the Whole on
the bill amendatory Of the National Banking law which
was discussed up TO the hour of adjournment
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30

HOTEL AHRIvALs.-Gen. z. f. Folger AL
bany; Hon. S. b. Moore. Pennsylvania; DR. 4. W.
Douglass Quebec; Chas A. Besson Philad' phia; ana
f. Ira Richards Massachusetts, ale at the hetropon'
tan HOTEL H. M, c,,t.
pbiladelnbia. Hon j. lane Ohio: Major Diven ana
lady. Elmira; Judge Church. Pennsylvania and Kew:
W. o. Mckenzie Rhode Island. are at the st. Nicno'a~
Hotel .,,. -, nth. 49,.
Libby Prison Richmond; Lieut.; j. r. wade l. -.
Mastcn and u. T.. Shutee, U. ). Navy and Col a. H.
Count dc Ciorri Austrian Minister TO the Unted
States, and Wallace =. Randolph U. 5. Army. arc -
the Clarendon Hotel.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
WASHINGTON. Tuesday, March %, 1864.
CHANGE IN COMMITTEES.

Representative Grinnell Of Iowa has been ap-
polnted a member Of the Committee Territories,
and Representative Beaman Of Michigan member Of
the Committee for the District of Columbia in place Of
Representative Loycjoy, deceased.
CONNECTION or OUR LAKES AND RIVERS.
The President to-day, communicated the re-
port Of Charles T. Stuart Consulting Engineer, upon
the Improvements pass gunboats from tide water to
the Western Lakes. The engineer assumes that upon
the connection Of those lakes with tdewaer depend the
Jurisdiction OF our Government and the common defense
as well as welfare and that the Mississippi River should
likewise be connected with the lakes; urges that the
food producing region uses this chain Of lakes
for the transit Of exports and imports
which lire Of communication at present utterly de-
fcnseess leaving the lake cities TO destruction by Eu
gish gunboats on declaration OF by Great Britain
nictng damage to which the cost proposed by the I'M
proyements would be utterly Insignificant. He makes
various recommendations and gives as the total cstl'
mate for improved gunboa locks for the Erie oswego
Champlain and the Cayuga and Seneca Canals with
seven feet II water over SIS 600 and with eight
feet Of waor e20 500 600 and the cost Of canal around
Niagara Falls at from $40 OOo, 900 to sl3ooo.OO0.
NAVAL ORDER.
Lieut.. Commander Samuel Magraw has been
ordered ~ the command OF the u S steamer Cambridge
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
The Paducah Affair.
CAIRO. Monday. March d Ia

CAIR0, MOhday March D. 1854.
Our forces under Col. Hicks at Paducah con-
prsed the lst battalion Of the 18th Illinois numberius
300 raw recruits under Maor Barus three companies
the l22d Illinois 100 strong under Major Chapman an
go Of the lst Kentucky heavy artillery (coored) under
Lieut.. Cunningham
The steamer Dakotah burned at the marine railroad.
was owned by Capt johnson and valued at SO 90
Wolfe & Bro. estimated their loss BY plunderng u
$4,000
The steamer Bell has arrived, bringing 300 bales of
cotton for st. Louis.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-30
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES. Margaret Aldrich

GRIMES AND CASUALTIES.- HIUrIcI
who keeps house Of ill-fame in william street was
committed yesterday charged with stealing SD from
John NJ, Longhn attached to the 18th U. s. Infantry
80 George Brotherton. formerly proprietor OF Broad
way concert den, committed yesterday, canIgea
with obtaining by false preenses 200 worth OF vines
and liquors from Messrs Stockbridge Martin. NO. -
broadway Robert Hanna an Irishman, aged ~
while engaged unloading hay from the barge Sus9ue
hanna lying at the foot Of Warren street N H. ic 70
the deck of schooner lying alongside and was almost
instantly killed Rhinehardt Lenchten. late mate on
beard Bremen vessel committed suicide yesterday at
No lac West street. by taking dose Of laudahum.
James Woods a stage driver was yesterday committed
as one of gang Of burglars who entered the office Of
W. Chaplin IT, & Bro. lumber merchants, foot OF I"en-
ty third street, N H.. and attempted TO blow open the
safe and stealing an OyercOat and lhcr ailIoles.