The New York herald., 1864-11-07


The late War Department order granting furoughs 10
al soldiers in hospitals visit their homes has imposed
immense additional exertiOns the oaartermAstcr's
Department OF this CITY, Captain II. Brownson, Assistant
ouartsrmastsr. with his corps OF twenty assistants
has been busy, night and day, since Tuesday
last rhrty-one filed with soldiers scot or
eastward yesterday by the New Haven Railroad alone
The Harlem road also sent extra train. Dr. Hon,
medical director OF transportation has cared for more
than Thousand each night during the past week.
abors OF officers OF tine have been very
severe aud arduous.
We present ths morning afull list Of the membeu OF
the rebel gencra government at Richmond including
shs names Of the members Of Congress which meets
there to-day The present Is the second session Of the
second Congress Of the Southern States II is lkoy 70
bs an important ono. Tho several questions Of Peace.
Reooustrucos tho Oooscrpsiou the srming Of slaves
and the Adjustment Of the rebel finances will doubtless
lead 70 stormy scenes and exciting debates Tho
approach General Grant the laundering Of his cannon
in the rebel halls and lively anticipation
Of being .bagged" on the part Of tho members, will
materially add to their nervousness.
EUROPEAN NEWS.
The steamship America from Southampton On the 26th
OF October, reached this port yesterday morning Her
news is three days later.
Some London journals express the opinion that the
Presidential election the United States will be very
fiery ordeal for The North, bus that Mr. Lincoln had
very good chance OF il the Union continued
triumphant in the field till the OF the contest 1t is
claimed that Kari Bind Garibadi Ma2zui, Ledru Roiln,
and the leading Reds favor Mr.. Lincoln in sentiment
in the abolition platform"
The American ship Senator, at Queenstown, was
boarded by tho rebel prlyaeer Florida on her voyage
new steamship supposed to be intended for the rebel
service made her trial trip of the coast France She
10 q very fast vessel.
The Frcnch and English journals publish reports from
Mexico very favorable the imperial Barracks
were being prepared the reception OF ten thousand
men Of the foreign legion, from Belgium and Austria A
large detachment OF the French army would leave
after their arrival.
Some few commercial firms, in London and Leeds,
failed during the three days. 1t said that the condi
tion OF the trading community In Liverpod had i'm
proved.
Il was reported but again denied, that the Emperor
Napoleon the Gar OF Russis and the King q the Bel
gans would meetin council at Nice.
The Italian Parliament was session. Important de-
bates were likely the subjects OF the change Of
capital 70 Florence and the negotiation OF the
Italian treaty.
The Grand Jury OF MlddIesex county had found true
bin against Franz Muller. They examined line wit.
nssses out OF fifty subpepei. II settled that the
trial would commence October 27
The Liverpool cotton active the 25th OF
October, and its tone improved. Surats and Eengal
advanced from penny one-fourth penny from
Friday the 21st ut. Consos closed ia London on the
c5th OF October at s0h soI for money. The rebel
cotton declined per Brcadstuls decliusd
In Liverpool.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
The steamship Ariel arriv at this port yesterday
from New Orleans but brought later dates than those
Of dispatches published In Sundays Hs.ALD, for
wardcd by the Evening Ssar and Merrimac.
An express train Dupkirk for this city, the
Erie Railroad of the track at Caicoon station yes
terday morning. from the mspacement of switch, and
about fifty persons killed and wounded. We give
in another column particulars Of this terrible AFFAIR
- well cs the fearful railroad accidents In
IGdnna, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The alleged defacaon the Mercantile Bank Of this
city is the prominent theme Of In Factory
vile Staten Island where Windsor. the alleged defauler
resided We publish to-day interesting account OF his
late homo and. all Ns surroundings gathered with much
by o reporters. In this will be found some
facts relative TIE habits and manners OF the accused
the extent and value o. his domains, and other
information.
Gerrit Smith spoke 10 large congregation last evening
in Dr. Frothinsham's church, Forteth street. The
subecs On which he dilasd the duty OF the hour,
running. usual into the question Of slavery nst
tution which he said win perish utterly with the sup.
urnlg o. AS 4
that result he urged all the loyal In he
TO support the present Administration.
Rev DR.. 1hompeon delivered % interesting discourse
lass night In the Broadway Tabernacle 10 Q crowded
audience sTne Nations Choice Of Life Death"-the
subject havog rereocc 10 the approaching Presidential
election. During his address the reverend gentleman
read extracts from lctcrs written by Generals Sherman
and RaDsn, telling the people Of the North to have
ears the Of the army, but warning them that
the only danger THAI 70 be apprehended may bs looked
for from scheming disloyasts at home.
Contributions In mooey provisions are solicited by
patriotic ladies and gentlemen in this city who do
sign sending Thanksgiving dinner all the soldiers
the armies OF tho otomac James and Shenandoah and
the sailors Of the North Atlantic squadron Ths commit
tee having charge the Union League
Club House.
The weather being 50 very and reasasl yesterday
the Park throoged with visitors, In carriages,
horseback and On foot.
The Fffth Massachusetts, tons hundred days mem
arrived in this city last night route homo, thsr ums
having expired.
D. WOLF arrested the charge a having produced
abortion the person or Cathsriss Hoffman, WIN died
a. Bellevue Hospital Saturday, yesterday honor
ably discharged, after ooroners Inquest Il being D.
osded woman's death caused by abscess
TIE CHAos or POLITICAL MACHINES There
| sre but two parties and the issues between
them are broad and distinct; certainly quite
distinct enough for any politician 10 know
which party he belongs to, IL be belongs u
any II candidates for Office desired really
to represent the people and serve the country
and not themselves, they would be found In
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