The New York herald., 1865-02-16

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regarding his death. and he is most likely still alive
Mr. Dennis Donohus had arrived Il New Orleans "a ss
sumo the position Of British Consul vice William Ars
deceased
We have some interesting accounts Of rebel afAirs In
the far Southwest Il is said that immense trac
pow being carried on along the boundary between Texas
mule teams ara engaged In hauling cotton from the ine
ror Of Texas 10 the Rio Grands whence they return
with supplies received across the river from hata-
moros, consisting Of all manner Of war implements
shipped from England rebel account and medical and
othcr stores from our Northern cities Some Of the
wagons come . distance Of seven hundred miles In
consequences Of this great trade business in Matamoros Ia
unprecedentedy active, and money Is very plenty II
Is stated that there recently arrived at that place one
thousand two hundred Phadephia made wagons princl
pally for the rebel government The rebel General
Kirby Smith, who appears to bc directing his attention
just much TO cotton than to military matters
s lending the assistance Of his troops to bring 1t for
ward One half Of is sold for the benefit Of the rebel
government while the other half u manipulated by his
agents for his own and their emoiument.
There are no military movements In the Army Of
the Potomac the Army Of tho James TO notice Major
General Ord has been permanently assigned to the
mand of the latter and tho Department Of Virginia.
to General Butler General Humphreys COM
manding the Second corps has issued order to his
troops oongratulatng them ON their recent sue
cess At Hatcher's run. Our correspondent with
the Army Of the Potomac cavalry says 1t is rumored
that Wade Hamptons cavalry have gone to the Shenan
doah valley We have also reports that they in
South Carolina An appeal from General Lee appears in
the Augusta Ga Consttutionalist in which no pleads
with the people Of Georgia to furnish him, with all
promptness with whatever bacon, breadstuns and
asses they spare by the recent breaking Of the
Danville Greensboro Railroad his supplies have been
cut Off
Our files OF late Southern papers contain interest
ing facts and rumos In general order issued by the
new rebel Commandern Chief it is admitted that the
discipline and efficiency of tho army have been greatly
impaired by the custom Of the men Of transferring
themselves TO different branches Of the service,
or In other words, deserting from heavy to
lighter duty. So completely has all trace Of these
transferred men been lost that Lee Is compelled
to announce amnesty to all who voluntarily TO
duty in their proper branch Of the service letter in
Richmond paper from Osyka, Mississippi datod the
9th Of last month"; speaks OF great activity in the
portation OF Union troops tho Mississippi river and
says il was reported that forty thousand cavalry
had recently como down towards Now Orleans,
supposed to bo intended TO operate against Mobile.
The Richmond Whig has a rumor Of Union rading
force being in Stafford county, Va and moving towards
Fredericksburg The Petersburg Epress says that Gen.
Grant has thoroughly fortified his that bis works
there nearly strong those in his 'front.' and that
his picket lines havo been extended two miles further
from near Reams' station, the Weldon Railroad 1t
has also that he has lately received heavy rein
forcomcnts r.
Paymasters will leave Washington to-day or to NOR.
TO pay of the Sixth corps and Is said that within
short time the whole Army Of the Potomac which has
now some four months owing it, win be paid or
Arrangements have bcen made hereafter reserve two
million dollars out Of every three days Treasury receipts
for the purpose OF paying the troops
EUROPEAN NEWS.
The steamship North American from Liverpool I'd and
Groencasle Sd instant arrived at Portland las. evening"
bringing five days later advices.
The of the capture OF Fort Fisher had reached
gland, and caused great depression among the rebels
md their sympahze while loyal Americans were jubi-
ant and United States securities advanced seven per
:cnt.
Tho continental news by this arrival is unmportant.
CONGRESs.
No business OF importance transacted In either
house OF Congress yesterday both branches being occu
pied with tho obscques Of Senator Hicks Of Maryland
THE LEGISLATURE
In the State Senate yesterday bills were reported rcla
tive Oakland and Uoion avenue Brooklyn the
tropolitan Health bill, and amending tho charters Of
the Republic and Washington insurance companies OF
New York. communication from the authorities OF
The city Of New York tcndcring the Court House,
OF erection in the City Hall Park the State for
Capitol read Report relative TO wharfage along
the Hudson river lxns the compensation Of the Nom
bcrs OF the New York cJmlnon Council; relative TO
tho Alaire Works of this city; TO incorporate the
Bro jklyn and New York Turkish Bath Company; the
Lyric Theatrical Association Of New York and amend
the act relative TO Exterior street in New York.
Bills noticed to increase the tax SALT
and authorize horse railroad companies increase
their fares Bills introduced relative to sewerage
and drainage in this city and In reference to tho tax
alton Of moneycd corporations and individual bankers
The bill amending the charter Of tho Long Island
City Water Company passed. The Assembly
luton providing for from the 18th TO the 23d
instant was concurred in.
In the Assembly bills introduced TO incorporate
tho Practical House Painters Association OF New York
incorporate the Farmers and Mechanics Lodge OF Odd
Fellows OF New York. and relative to criminal offences
in ,hc Metropolitan Police district The bill authorizing
the Lackawanna and Delaware Railroad Company hold
al estate In New York passed. Tho report Of the
Auditor OF the Canal Department tolls trade ton
mage presented. In the evening session the cons
tutional amendment debated.
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