The New York herald., 1865-02-26

OILY vessels were IN any manner damaged One Of
wheclhouses Of the osocola w blown to pcces by
torpedo and the sassacus IVES rendered ssky by sho,
among Admiral PoFtsr's In recognition OF the
victory and in honor Of washington's birthday. q
national salute red at Fort Strong by navy at
on the 22d ms. ..s..r II.
Late private advces from London furnish additional do
tails Of the facts already published the HAID relative
to the rams and piraca vessels fitting out in Europe for
the rebels Tho Olinde had tho date Of latest &c
counts put into the Spanish port OF Fero having met
with considerable damage in the Bay Of Bscay, after
leaving the French She considered failure
The United States Niagara and French steamer
had gone to intercept her rebel pirate, tho
others would shortly saons OF which, the Hercules
the Clyde was about ready
| General Joe Johnston has been restored to command
in the rebel army and Is supposed that he win have
command Of the troops In shermans front.
| The rbc House Of Representatives passed the
bill to put negroes in their armies Monday
hst but in the Senate it was debated by tho
votes OF the members from tho Gulf States and
this action has brought down upon these Senators
ths wrath Of the Richmond editors, who charge them
in furiocs STYLE with proving rcacherous the
cause, and neglecting take hold OF the only element
which remains for the savstion o the confederacyn
To add weight the arguments for cnlis.ing the
letter General Leo has been called into requisi-
ton in which he says thinks "hc measure not only
expedient but necessary" the whto population is
nearly exhausted He Is not in favor OF mpressng the
negroes but would cali upon them to volunteer and
CONGRESS-. M
In the Senate yesterday tho bill creating the ofce OF
Solicitor and Judge Advocate OF tho Navy passed
The proposition authorize Mr.. VIM. H Powell to paint
picture for the Capitol at exceed $26 00o
discussed till the expiration Of the morning hour
The House bill relating TO the Of vessels
was passed. The remainder Of the day, and also the
evening session. devotcdl TO debate upon the joint
resolution recognizing the State government Of Louisiana
In the House OF Representatives the Senate bill appro-
printing 1000 600 reimburse Missouri for war ex
penscs referred to the Committee Of tho Whole.
The Secretary OF War called for information
respecting the alleged enlistment rebel prisoners
Wnotncr COl0reQ
persons required passes order the
District OF Columbia The consideration of the bill
amendaory Of the Enrolment occupied the remainder
OF the session. Ertt
THE LEGISLATURE.
In the State Senate yesterday bills were reported "a
vorabl to amend tho charter Of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company also relative TO sewerage and drainage In
New York Bills were noticed 70 incorporate the FREQ
Library Association and the Seventy first militia reg
ment Of this city Bills passed for the relief Of the
Sheepshcad Bay and scashore Railroad; increasing the
rates OF ploage in the port Of New York amending the
act designating legal holidays; incorporating the Mer
chants Exchange and News Room OF this city, and for
the relief Of holders Of bonds Of the New York
Erie Railroad Company. The Paid Fire Department bill
made the special order for next Thursday evening
In the Assembly bills were passed TO amend tho
charter OF the Manhattan Fire Insurance Company to
improve Leonard street. Brooklyn TO enable State banks
change National banks authorizing the
OF the Seamans Fund and Retreat Of New York to bor
money The annual report OF the Commissioners Of
Emigration was presented
MIsCELLANIOUs NEWS
Another meeting Of our prominent citizens held
yesterday the Custom House to perfect the arrange
mAnts s thc grand celebration In this city Of the recent
greas tTiumphs Of the national Land and water
Next Saturday. the lth Of March, which is expected
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the country has been nxed upon the time for the
rejoicing ceremonies On the afternoon Of that day there
will be open cir meeting in Union square, when ad
dresses will be delivered by number Of distinguished
speakers National salutes will be fred there will be
profuse display Of nags banners and other decorations,
and general ringing Of BELLS the military and various
civic associations expected parade and night
exhibitions Of fireworks will take place.
The Senatorial COMMITTEES continued its Investigations
yesterday. The principal witness was City Inspector
Booe who testified concerning the workings Of his de-
partmeul The Committee adjourned - the 18th Of
March.
There were NO new Of special interest before
Colonel Baker yesterday. Abraham Lyons, who was
arrested the day BEFORE sent on TO Warrington In
irona Judge Barnard has issued writ Of habeas
in Lyons the result Of which win probably
be known In due time
The annual commencement exercises Of the Bellevue
Hospital Medical College took place last evening at tho
Academy Of Music before large audience Professor
Taylor President Of the Faculty presented the diplomas
the graduating class and addresses were delivered BY
him and other gentlemen An excellent orchestra enl
vened the proceedings
Master william G. Hess OF Ward School No. 20 In the
Seventeenth ward has been declared by tho examiners to
be the successful candidate for the West Point cadetshp
in the gift of winthrop Chanler, Representative Of the
Seventh Congressional district Of this State II Is said
the examination Of Master Hess gave the utmost
satisfaction.
Aaron Jacobs and Morris schlesngeY doing business In
Mott street. were yesterday arrested and detained for
examination on the charge Of being the receivers Of
about twelve hundred dollars worth Of twist silk and
cotton damask stolen from In front Of Warren street
store on the nth John Howe keeper Of place in
the Bowery also arrested at the same time
pcon of having feloniousy obtained large quantity Of
| worsted binding which had been sold TO Jacobs.
Two men giving their names a John Gallagher and
Charles Andrews yesterday committed 70 the Tombs
for TRIAL on charges Of stealing vaiuables om various
houses while inspecting the different apartments under
| pretsnce OF wishing 70 rent them
John Hswes paper boz manufacturer, doing business
2sx Division street. committed suicide by hanging, in
an attic Of the building, Friday evening Business