The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-06
Adoption Of the C0n1scati0n RessIu-
ton by the House.
speeches Of ksssrs. Blair, Of Missouri; Smith,
Of Kentucky, and Pruyn, Of New York.
The Eject ON the Presidential
Question
Probable Adherence Of the House to Fer
nando Woods Whiskey Tax,
H.. &C.. -.


PIE RuKoRED DIFFICULTIEs WITH FRANCE.
ne recently put forth Of real or apprehended
aHhcutes between the United States and France are
without any foundation.
ADOPTION OF THE CONFEDERATION RESOLUTION BY THE
HOUSE.
The entire session Of the House was TO day occupied
with the smendatory C,n6scation act. Immediately
upon the opening Of the session the Giibusterng
10 prevent a vote the amendment was re
Gcmmenced and continued until nearly two O'Clock,
when the majority gave way, having become satisfied
ahat business could be transacted unless the
zion was made. The feeling quite bitter both
sades but the opposition too well organized and
determined TO be oversaughed. Frank Blairs speech
mas excited good deal OF comment He dealt severely
with the radical wing OF the republican party de-
1cuncng them the enemies Of the President aud
shaping the legislation OF the country break down
rse present administration before the people He was
followed by Green Clay Smith, Of Kentucky, in reply,
ard Mr. Prnyn, of New York closed the debate in oppo
kon. Tho final vote very full, nearly every
Der voting. Five of each party were either sick or
paired off The passage OF the amendment is regarded
Ee triumph 1.-THE Chase faction the adminisra-
ton. The feeling tonight is very bitter and the opinion
gaining ground that neither Mr. Lincoln MIR Chase
can secure the nomination OF the republican convention
should one be held, and that third man will have to be
saken up TO unite the party and in that event the
D&ticn OF q military man IS not improbable.
THE wHIsKEY TAX.
The friends Of Fernando Woods amendment to the In
formal Tax bill have, is understood, canvassed the
House, and say that majority will insist upon the bill
~ originally passed. committee OF conference will
obaby be required to harmonic the conflicting views
u the two houses upon this important subject.
nsvEsTIG ALTON OF FRAUDS IN NAVAL CONTRACTS.
The Naval Committee OF the House this evening went
10 Philadelphia, and will Tomorrow proceed to Chester
Pa to investigate charges Of fraud in connection with
laval contracts at that point The Naval Committees OF
Ne Senate and House actively engaged in yestgat
NJ tho conduct Of naval affairs, and inetitutipg
searching Inquiry into the charges Of fraud and pecaa-
sion which have been made against the officers OF that
partment.
RAISING sUNKEN VESSELS At NORFOLK.
Owing 70 the failure Of previous contractor the Navy
Department has taken precautions to have the work OF
raising the sunksn vessels at Norfolk and vicinity
faithfully performed and the offer must be ac-
eompanied by the guarantees Of responsible par.
sies that the oontracs win DO executed IL award
Cd. The wrecks the Cumberland, Congress,
Aerrimac, Raritan, the Columbia, the small steamer
whitehall. and the line-oioattle ships Pennsylvania
Delaware and Columbus
THE GUERILLAs QUIET.
ne bands OF enerlas seem to have vacated Fairfax
county Of ate and very little is heard Of Them
cavalry expedition sent out from Fairfax Court House
Aay two since has returned after long scout towards
The Blue Ridge, without finding anything except few
ssasehrs from Mosbys band. II rs believed that osby,
sim his officers, has taken advantage Of the mud to enjoy
sbe relaxation Of furlough.
TKR BANKRUPT BILL.
The preparation OF . bankrupt bill has been under
sceration Of tho special committee OF the House for that
purpose, but definite form has been yet agreed
upon. There disposition in Congress 10 press such
measure, but needs concentration. Tbe friends OF the
nil do not be of the 10 be employed
It's passage, but frter away their strength
sney have done for three years past.
rHH VIRGINIA SENATORIAL ELECTION POSTPONED.
The Legislature Of Virginia at Alexandria has indefinite
~ postponed the election OF United States senator n
plAce Of Ar. Bowcen deceased.