The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-03-09

the rebel armies As the ball defeated when before
-senato some time ago BY only vote, and both
tho Virginia members voted against it, IL these nstruc-
lions are complied with It viii now probably soon be
rlod resolution adopted by the North Carolina Legs
ture protesting against the in any emergency
has been presented Ia the rebel Congress
General Pope, now commanding in Missouri has
written letter to the Governor Of that State expressing
his wish that the people shall take action to restore and
preserve peace and order within their borders make the
military subordinate to the civil law, demonstrate their
ability to defend themselves and thus relieve the bulk
Of his forces for duty other sections OF the country
The Governor In accordance with the recommendations
OF this letter, has issued proclamation calling on the
these desirable ends
The national forces under command OF General Andrew
Jackson Smith are now known as the Sixteenth army
corps They were at vicksburg In the latter part
OF last month"; but are intended operate further SOUTH
in cooperation with the Thirteenth corps under General
Gordon Granger both forming portions Of General Candy
army
EUROPEAN NEWS.
The steamship Cuba, from Queenstown the 2eth OF
February, reached this port yesterday evening Her
news Is three days later. .9
An official denial Of the Of the cesson OF Mex
territory to France published In the Paris Aomr
is said that Napoleon has also forwarded assurance
the government In Washington that such cesson
has been made.
It was thought in Paris at tho latest date that peace
lv In fron ate con-
ference in Hampton Roads. 3 afw
The London Times concludes a review OF the American
peace conference by advising England maintain her
neutrality.
The London Iner (rebel organ endeavors TO frighcn
England into active in behalf of the confode
racy by declaring that General Lees army protects
Canada from federal invasion. The writer hints that
peace and reunion may ensue at any moment
An order for supply Of rebel torpedoes from England
had been countermandcd .s.
Tho passport system enforced by the United States
the Canadian border and the proprety Of establishing
great British colony, extending from the North
western frontier Of tho Union to the slopes Of the Rocky
Mountains, engaged the attention Of Parliament, but
without any definite result.
Orders for the purchase Of United States stocks were
pouring into Frankfort from all parts Of Germany.
The British Cabinet informed Parliament that the
public of Uruguay had invited Napoleon mediate in the
with Brazil England had been asked to inter
fore.
The latest phase Of the scheswg Holsten question is
the proposal of compromise between Prussia and the
Duke Of Augustenburg The Duke would be entitled to
third part the succession tho other thirds pass
ing TO Prussia
From Egypt learn that the OF the Peace Con-
florence in America had most disastrous effect on the
value Of cotton Prices fell seriously and the period OF
the year such that the transactions previously
unusually heavy and all for the staple i'm
mediately cancelled.
Cardinal wiseman was buried with great pomp. The
funeral covSge was three miles in length.
England has concluded convention with the Tycoon
OF Japan by which the FREQ navigation of the Inland Sea
Is guaranteed.
Consols closed in London at s9H sex for money.
The Liverpool cotton market closed hrmer at slight
advance on the 18th ultimo Breadstufs inactive
Provisions quiet and steady.
CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday, the Standing Committees
were appointed Mr.. Fcssenden resumes his old place
at the head Of the Finance Committee The question Of
the reception Of the credentials of Mr. Snow Of Aran
sas discussed executive session held for tho
confirmation Of appointments.
THE LEGISLATURE.
Inc Sate ceuhte ycstcIuuy pnSscu Mu k1auh nnnohhB
act, and the bill Incorporating the Brooklyn Market
Company Bills reported favorably to incorporate
tho Union Hotel Company the Manhattan Fire Insurance
Company, and the New York and Point Isabel Land and
Emigration Company Bills were noticed for the relief
OF Broadway by the construction Of railroad parallel
streets regulate the price Of gas throughout the State
and relative to the Court Of Special Sessions in New
York. Bills introduced relative to the New
York and westchescr County Railroad, Incorporating
the Students' Aid Association Of the New York
Free Academy and the New York City Law Society;
also relative to savings banks in this city. On motion
resolution was adopted calling upon the Judiciary
Committee to report what legislation is necessary 10 pre-
the importation Of criminals TO New York The bill
to Observatory place and the act amending the net
relative TO building public market in New York were
ordered TO third reading Tho nomination by the Gov
ernor OF Mr. c. W. Goddard DO Captain Of the Port,
was confirmed The names Of the several gentlemen
presented as candidates the offices Of Harbor Masters
Canal Appraisers and Port Warden were approved In
evening session the Metropolitan Health bin taken
up debated and recommitted to the Committee on Mu
n.cipai Affairs, with power to report complete. t
The Assembly passed the bills continuing the charter Of
the st. Davids Society Of New York; to extend the
charter OF the Aaire Works; TO amend the act estab
fishing permanent exterior line around this city TO
amend the charter Of the Lorlard Fire Insurance Com
pany; extending the time for the completion OF the Cen
trail Park Hotel and tho Grand Hotel, New York; to
amend tho National Guard act to increase tho fees Of
Hell Gate pilots lay Parade Ground in Brooklyn;
to incorporate the Butchers Hide and Melting Associa-
ton to divide the Eighth ward Brooklyn, and create
another ward also 70 incorporate the Merchants Ex-
change and News Room Of tho City Of New York.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
We have advces from st. Thomas, W. l., dated 70 the
18th Of February. BreadsufYs had declined large sup
plies having arrived from the United States. Beef and
pork were scarce. Fish Of every description wanted
Wood hoops and shocks were much inquired for
Freights more active The island remained healthy
We publish in this mornings HERArD most interest
ing OF the and progress Of the
being carried by the empire Of Brazil against the
publics Of Uruguay and Paraguay, accompanied by a
map showing the scenes Of the hostile operations.
CALL signed by many Of the citizens OF the Tenth
ward has been issued for a public meeting 10 devise