The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-12

THE SITUATION.
General Grant summoned to Washington on Thurs.
DAY nigh, from the Army Of the Potomac and returned
next morning special train, accompanied by General
Meade The object OF bis sudden visit is Of course not
revealed but wo Judge from the effects OF previous
Interference with military matters where other generals
were concerned II would to bode no good towards
the success OF our General Immediately
TO- the West. His appearance at Mr. Stewards dnuor and
tho Presidents evee is graphically reported At tho
former he talked lte but looked unutterab,s things"
Attic latter. told that he "bushed ike girl
AID perspircd prousely when the hand shaking was
going on He 10 described being very shabby
dressed, having 'os! tho key OF his trunk, this
might account FOR the blush for even q hero wearing
furnished gold lace nd threatbarc presence
OF distinguished aud elegantly costumsd assembly,
might naturally be presumed '.a the ddeuce OF
soldier" whose clothes rather scedy But he was
hero nevertheless, whose dec1s shone brighter
than new buttons or sparkling shoulder straps
The only news from West Virginia is the arrival OF
Gen Siget at his headquarters In Cumberland, Md.
News from Norfolk yesterday states that the after
noon OF Wedntsdiy our picket lne, composed OF the
Second Coored cavalry regiment, lcrel Cole command
ing, was attacked by force OF the my near SUFFOLK
supported was afterwards asccrtaned by four regi
infantry one regiment sqraoron OF cavalry
and two fun tcries Our pickels fell lack Barner's
Hill, when other troops their assistance
Seeing the strength OF supporting columns enemy
did not continue his pursuit. farther, but retired not
however unit some brisk ishing occurred in which
the coored soldiers and then madc hssty roirca,
being stricken with panic and at other times fighting
bravely Our Iss about one hundred missing. Tho
list or killed Is not ascertained.
despatch from San Francisco, dated yesterday. re-
FUr..
Essfui campaign against the Nav Indians rebel allies
ihom he virtually subjected having captured TOO Of the
fibe and killed the princi, al chief
General Banks is about TO make movement in which
II Is said he viii command a larger and more power i
army than he ever had before.
We pub this morning interesting letter from Dr.
ID. F. Mes OIL Surgcon Of the United States steamer
Clifton. W MS lately been released from mprsonment
IT, rebe!dDm. IN the same will be found the
names Of tc killed snd wounded the Union gunboa,s
on aud Sachem the action at sabine Pass in sep.
TENDER last together with complete lis; o, the Union
Officers who prisoners OF the Mssis.
sirp.
GREss.
In the Senate yesterday additional petitions were pre-
sented increased railroad facilities between this city
aud Philadelphia An amendment TO the Internal Reve.
ACT In reference TO distilled spirits imported from
foreign countries, submitted and referred to the
the President the eastern point OF COM
Of the Pacific railroad. II was referred 10
the committee on tlst subject resolution was adopted
ilsructng the same committee TO inquire into the expe.
diency Of providins aid for a branch road from
Wsrrensours, Missouri. 10 Empora, Kansas.
Tho senate then took up the House joint resou.
ton in reference IA the surplus golf Treasury with
the amendment Of Senator Sherman authorizing the Sec
rotary 20 dispose Of the same to the highest bidder at
offered aud rejected and long debate took rlace when
finally tie resolution substantially IN this form was
adp.ed thiryysas 10 egh, nays. The report OF the
conference committee on the Deficiency bin present.
ed aud agreed 70 The Post Once Appropriation bill
passed The appropriations for the Wet Point Academy
we're considered for time bat with dsposing
ne subject. the Senate adjourned till Moaday
10 the House OF Representatives the consideration OF the
l ior The admission as -tates Of Nevada and Colorado
was Fixed for Thursisy next. Mr. Blair OF Missouri,
brought up The subject Of the seat pow occu
pied by bin aud Mr.. Knox the contestant was heard in
his do nee After remarks By several embers nj,
the testimony Was reerred back 10 the Committee on
Contested Elections for their further consideration The
bill for the better regulation OF trade with the indian
country, and The ecuiiye, Legislative and Judiciary
Appropriation bill. passed Bills for certain amend.
ments Of the Pension and Homestead acts were rspcrtcd
but not acted pm. bill repeating tho section Of ,ne
Iskes was reported from tho Commerce Committee and
passed.
THE LEGISLATURE.
Tho Metropolitan Police bill yesterday passed the AS
semby. WIS passed IN the senate the 18th OF last
ninth and therefore only needs the signature o.
Governor Seymour become law. Tbs bill IL not de-
signed 70 change the limits OF the Metropolitan Police dis
GicI ~ exists present. eject alteration in
WORKING q the existing system but Il establishes
bara q oce Commissioners The district, and changes
we terms and tenure Of Office. The Commissioners
namea ~ 'he bill are Measrs Joh8 q. Berseu Thomas c.
ACTON tthe present incumbetsJ, Joseph 8. Bosworth
and William Mciiurray.
ih the oaW senate yesterday tho bill INCORPORATING the
Natonh savings Bank ard that authorizing The banks OF
TIE stale " Organize under the National BANKING Law
were reported favorably Notice was riyep o. Mn 70
authorize the Central Park ana North aud F,st River RAN
road 70 chmgo pirt Of their route Bills ve 70 ,.,,,
dsced 10 amend the Code q Procedure lei s "a syop
tons, 70 amend the laws u 1852 = facilitate III, y 81 ar
written instruments by person me ary sud ~ val
Iorvioe Of the Uated states aud others Il merely
l,cll interest.
In the Assembly the Military Committee reported "a
vOraby the bnI providing arnory Tor the Eighth
regiment National Guard Several adverse reports were
receiv a 10 relation railroads various this
city. The metropolitan Police bill, 1t came frcm
sona.e. was passed BY vote q ninety pine 10 eight The