The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-05

s1 HSot S'rs, 9rEnA HOUSE
New York. Saturday, March s, 1864.
THE SITUATION.
The fate OF General KIpatr,cks expedition 30 Rich.
mond Is the prominent feature Of the news today;
yet appears neither definite nor satsfactory Il IL
said that General Butler his arrival yesterday
within the lines at Fortress Monroe after penetrating 70
the suburbs Of Richmond, skrmshing Is he went and
losing ono hundred and City men, including among
the missing Colonies Dahleren. Cook and LichHeld He
destroyed bridgeS and miIs-the latter the james
river-to q considerable extent.
II is stated from Norfolk TINT the people 10 Richmond
were greatly frightened by the near approach Of General
fitzpatrick.
Dispatches from headquarters the Rapidan say that
no communication has boon received from General Xii.
patrick since Tuesday. when he was at Spotsyvanta
Court House, and believed that II the exps
diton had not proved Il owing to the dis
closures made 10 OF the republican papers OF this
CITY But despite all these think that there
need DO no fear at present relative the safety
Gen. Kiipatricks command. During the Stoneman raid
OF May that General travelled over the same ground
He loft the Rappahannock April 2s arriving at Louisa
Court House on May s. was within two miles OF Rich.
mond on May and did not arrive at Gloucester Point
before May full nine days after he left the Rappahan-
mock All accounts agree that Gen. fitzpatrick left the
Rsppahannock on Sunday last, and allowing him the
same time u travel the distance he cannot
reach Yorktown Gloucester Point before Tuesday next
aud therefore could scarcely have reliable news
fore Wednesday.
The news OF General Sherman's operations Meridian
ana Selma somewhat conflicting, or, to say the least
ambiguous. comes by way Of Cairo aud Cincinnati
Ono report states that ne had sent force Meridian
tho llh ult., and another TO Selma which said to
have occupied at the last accounts Another report is
chat no within forty miles OF Mobile, and could easily
have taken t he wantei to-" while another account
states that he got to Selma all, 10.
tended TO- With this budget Of from quarter
we must be contont to-day.
News brought BY the s. II Spaulding which arrived
at Fortress Monroe from Newbern, states that's
prevailed that large rebel force within six miles OF
Beaufort Thore apprehension 10 it's truthful
otherwise, everything In readiness 10
successfully any attacking force that might be sent
agaips, them.
Tee United States steem transport Thames Captain Ca
rsy arrived at this port last evening, from Beaufort
N c. and Port Royal February 49, at three O'Clock NJ
with 800 bags OF cotton she reports passing Charleston
at ten O'Clock Of the night and heard heavy firing
The steamship Araeo would DO detained at Port Royal
Florida, who will send dispatches for the govern
ment.
Colonel Strcight who recently escaped from Richmond,
presents full statement Of his 10 the Chairman OF
the House Committee Military Affairs. He complains
bitterly Of the inhumany OF his captors and the viola.
lion Of the terms OF surrender.
CONGRESS.
10 the Senate yesterday after the transaction OF
unmportans business, Mr. Sherman from The committee
Of conference the dsasreeng vote Of the two houses
on tho whskey tax reported that the senate committee
unable agree with tba, Of the House. and moved
chat Senate rccede amendments disagreed to
By the House, which motion adopted-yeas twenty
i've, nays eleven The bill, therefore, IL stands
provides tax Of sixty cents per gallon all domestic
liquors manufactured removed for sale efer the pas
ssgo OF the act until, July l. 1884 and forty cents per
gallon on imported spirits hand. The bill only
Quircs the Presidents signature TO become law. The
snbectof the interference Of the military authorities
elections was tucn called up, and Mr.. Powell OF Ken
lucky concluded lis remarks In opposition TO all ouch
interference Mr. Foot obtained the floor aud the Senate
adjourned.
10 the House Of Representatives bill authorizing
mail steamship service between the United States and
Brazil was introduced and referred. A resolution OF
thanks 70 the twelve surviving soldiers Of the Revolution
unanimously adopted. The report OF the Committee
on Elections, confirming Mr. Rces right 70 his seat as
member from Massachusetts,, against the claim Of John
g. Sleeper, adopted. Several private bills we're con-
sidered and the House adjourned.
THE LEGISLATURE.
In the State Senate yesterday petitions pres
Tor the Harlem Broadway Reilroad grant, the Kings.
bridge and High Bridge Railroad aud for aid 70 the So
ciety FOR tho Protection o. Destitute Catholic children
Among The bills reported favorably we're one 10 make
washnston's Birthday legal holiday, and appoint
log committee 10 investigate claims against the state
Notice given Of bills 70 incorporate the Iowa Home
stead Company amend the act Of 1858 70 facilitate the
acquisition q land for the Croson Water Works. and
thorziug banks In this State 10 organize under the Ma
tona Banking The bin 70 allow prison convicts "a
work In Communication or sentence los. resolution
introduced instrucspg representatives IN Con
srs 70 for Of pay 20 In the United
States military and naval service The bill 70 contnus
the improvements Of the Hudson river debated until
the adjournmcpt
10 the Assembly bills were reported 10 authorzs the
Second Avenue Railroad Company - extend their track,
sne others Of minor importance. Notice was given Of
bills 70 regulate the sale Of and coin BY margins
Tor railroad n Ihrtesh aud other streets this city
and 70 Incorporate the Home Comuany OF Broolvn
A. both houses took for the purpose Of re
viewing General Ledes brigade Of veteran volunteers
Owing 70 the indispostiou u both the Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, Senator Folger on behalf OF the
Executive welcomed them brief patriotic speech
Speaker Aivor6 addressed the brigade Al the even
snr session the Annual Appropriation bill passed
bill vas introduced 70 provide armory for the Eight
regiment New York State Militia slso bill con6rmIn
the hna action OF the Supervisors relative 10 the New
York riots, and directing oil claims awarded By sa'
board IL be paid also another Broadway and Firth Avcnu
RsI,rOsd bill also that The Canal Bard 30 requested