The New York herald., 1864-12-09

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Of Jen Davis. Resolutions recently introduced IN
that body dsnounoiug unconstitutional Davis propo
stons smancpas the slaves and abridgs tho free
dom Of the press declaring thai The States are
nabs TO the Richmond government. and advising the
other States not 70 submit 70 iss usurpstioos.
LOT OF rebs suergias last Monday night captured
the steantug IAzzis Freeman barge whch shs had In
tow and susier laden schooner, In James river. near
the mouth Of Fagan's creek Everything OF value on
bard the vessela taken and most OF the persons on
board made prisoners when after nring tho schooner,
sinking the steamer and leaving the barge afoat 10 the
river the guerllas escaped wh all their valuable plum.
| der.
Our Key West correspondent gives an account OF the
capture 9Th ult by tho gunboat Mstacome after
an exciting chase, OF the swift and valuable blockade
running steamer Susanna formerly known the Mail
When taken she had board hundred bales OF COT
ton, and about hundred and nfy baios thrown
overheard during the pursuit.
We have received our Now Orleans dispatches dated
90 the 10Th ult. No extensive military movement had
taken places but small expeditions had gone out
In different directions, and returned with
resolution had been introduced in the Louisiana Senate
authorizing the Governor 10 issue q proclamation OF
amnesty all citizens Of that State Ia the rebel service
under the rank OF colonel. excepting Captain semmes,
judah P. Benjamin, Ex-Governor Moore, John slide and
few Others
CONGRESS.
In tho Senate yesterday list OF the standing com
mttees presented aud agreed The only change
o! importance from the last session the substitution OF
Mr. Grimes in place OF Mr. Hale chairman the Com
mttee Naval Affairs The credentials OF tho Louisiana
Senators were referred to the Judiciary C1mm,es
memorial asking for the establishment of national hoae
Tor totally disabled soldiers and sailors presented
ordered to be printed and referred to tho Military Com
mites. Mr. shermau's bin authorizing the construction
OF six steam cutters for the lakes
referred TO the Finance Committee and the bill providing
for the payment OF Kansas militia called out to epc the
invasion OF Pricos rebel referred TO the Mill
tary Committee. Mr. Powe called up his resolution
respecting the conduct Of General Payne while in
msnd at Padu cab Ky and debate ensucd on the sub
ject, which broken off by tns Senate goog into
ecutive session. Subsequently message was received
from the President recommending votes OF thanks to
Captain wnsIow, who sunk the rebel pirate Alabama,
and Lieutenant Cushing, who destroyed the rebel
Albemarie. Toe former is to be made commodore and
the latter q lieutenant comm ander message also
received the President relative TO aid furnished
British subjects TO the rebellion. The papers were
appropriately referred Mr.. Davis, OF Kentucky gave
notice Of Joint resolution for tho restoration OF tue
Union aud peace tho vndccon OF the constitution, and
the tho rights Of the citizens Of the
States.
In the House OF Representatives the Committee Ways
and Means reported back the joint resolution explaining
that part Of the Internal Revenue which relates g.
cigars aud after discussion the further
consideration OF the subject postponed ti Monday
message from tho President recommending votes OF
thanks Captain WinsIow and Lieutenant Cushing,
received and referred 70 the Naval Committee. bill
drop from tho rolls Of the navy unemployed officers
referred the Naval Committee. joint reso
luton denatonazs all persons who havs lsst the
country 70 avoid shs draft was prsssuted By Mr.
Schenck. and adopted.
Both houses adjourned tin Monday.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
By the arrival here yesterday OF the steamship Ael
from New Orleans the Goth ut and Havana the Sd
ins we have advces Of November 10 tho city Of
Mexico On his return 70 the capital from his tour
through tho country Maximian published addross in
which he declared that his observation had convinced
him that his empire fixed fact; that he satis
fed It's form or government was one peculiarly
suited character Of the Aexicans, and fat the
republicans far subdued that the few o! them
still remained under merely bands Of rob
bers and cuthroas and that such they hereafter
to be treated Bis officers therefore euoned to pur
and annhiiae them he considers the war At an
10 the meantime the republicans in various States
keeping his troops busy. force Of them had
captured the port Of Maz1an on the Pacific coast. No
mention made OF the OF President Juarez
Macmillan had issued instructions the various pre-
fects OF his empire.
From Havana, by tho Ariel, learn OF the arrival
steamers Helen Penny. WHO 'tbe.wisp and Coquet,e
II ought that the latter intended for pirate,
asshe hrd board . large number Of men. There Is
nothing from ST. romiugo.
We publish to-day the despatch os Mr.. Seward In re
sponse the request Of Lord wharucze that English
agents be permitted TO visit prisons n the North where
rebel soldiers are con0ned, TO distribute among them
supplies purchased with thousand pounds
Of British gold realized by fair for their bereat held 10
England. II was into tho Senate yesterday. Tho
request Is very pcrcmptcriy disaowed. and in very
spicy and summary manner.
The Board OF Aldermen met yesterday afternoon Pres!
dent Henry In the chair. communication was received
from Chief Engineer Of the Fire Depar tmcnt stating
that appropriation for that department Zone hundred
and lf,ceu thousand doars) expended, and asking
for additional appropriation. The semi monthly
statement Of the Comptroller received and showed
balance 10 the City Treasury November 30 OF four
m lion seven hundred and Ave thousand, two hundred
and atyfour dollars aud tweniyeigh cents. Tho
OF I'VE hundred dollars was appropriated to procure
portrait OF Mayer opdyke TO place in the Governors
Room which the Board adjourned until Monday next
at one O'Clock.
The Board OF Councilm.n held . short seosion yes
tsriay only matter Of interest being the adoption OF
resolution offered BY Mr.. Jacques. directing the corpor
alton Counsel furnish 10 tho Board the amount OF udg
rncnts obtained against the city-whether against the
Common Council for printing for any Indebtedness
agars the City Inspectors department. The Board ad
journcd TO meet this (Frday) afternoon.
The Board Of City canvassers (Board OF Ademcn) ms.