The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-01

The government has been advised that
mado to Spain In favor OF peace with Chile have
prevailed that the good Offices OF France England
have been accepted upon the proposed by them
and tie United States.
EABARKATIOS OF SECRETARY SEWARD.
Under the advice Of the Secretary OF State
Assistant Secretary embarked night board Uni
ted States steamer De Soto for short voyage the warm
er laiitudes Of the South Atlantic. They expect to
oe absent two or three weeks William Hunter Chief
Clerk Of the Department OF State has been appointed
Acting Secretary Of State during tho interval and N
tonger, Commissioner of Emigration, has boon ap-
pointed Acting Assistant Secretary.
NEW YEAR At raE WHITE HOUSE,.
The Presidential reception at the White House to.mor-
row will probably not be brilliant favor
able conditions OF weather, but nevertheless promises
% DO an extensive and imposing AFFAIR Several hundred
military and naval officers are the city. In addition
she diplomatic corps and the inevitable II
citizens, Who viii Of course ali be there
TaE EULoGY ON PRxslDgsr LINCOLN. :,
rumor is gaining considerable credit and general
publicity in Washington that Secretary anton will not
deliver the eulogy upon Abraham Lincoln before tho
houses OF Congress tho 18th proxmo bt has de-
ded make formal declnaiion Of that honor next
Friday, upon the reassembing Of Congress- No reason
asassgned
THE DESTRUCTION OF LIGHTHOUSES BY THE REBELS.
pleuon OF repairs to lighthouses damaged during the
belon coll for hundred and fifty thousand dollars
more, making SUN total OF three husdred thousand
soiars which tho rebellion in the single tom Of
Lighthouses.
OPPOSITION TO ARMY AND NAVY PROMOTIONS.
a large number OF circumstances have been sent to
she Senate Military Committee against the confirmation
. The brevets which have been Unfortunately
conferred upon officers by the head Of the War De
par mcnt Many of these officers have, doubt, per.
formed mertorlous ceri al service during the at
Wa hngton elsewhere; still, the old army officers who
iage served in the field all through protest againse
CLAIMING the lions share of honors to that
class So in the navy there is much bitter complaint
alaong seniors who have not had the opportunity
5or distinguishing themselves against the new
naval custom Of jumping mortorious Juniors over their
heads. thus affecting their rank and standing for life
Ties elderly seadogs think the difficulty could be OBJ
Waited If Mr weles would distribute few breyets
snong them judiciousy.
MRS. C. C. CLAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Mrs C. C, Clay. having returned from visit to her
husband at Fortress Monroe, called al the White House
this evening and obtained interview with the Prcsi
dent. She is indie atigabe in her efforts TO secure
parole for her husband, with reasonable prospect OF
success.
THE MASSACHUSETTS ESLIsTNESTs.
The military commission appointed inquire into the
alleged enlistment OF foreigners by the STATE OF Massa-
crsstts took testimony in this city few weeks ago,
proceeded Boston and secured all there available
IN that city and have returned to Washington Another
vst the "Hub' however, is considered inevitable
As yet nothing is known OF the testimony accumulated
WAR CLAIMS or TIL. BORDER STATES.
The border States which have claims against the
government for money paid their militia, called out at
tile quest OF commanders or departments aud EN-
ploycd in defence Of their States agains. rebel raids
complain that injustice Is done them by Nj. Blaine
Cha rtnan OF the Committee the War Debt of
Loyal States, by tho following circular, issued
o. Governors from the border States ask reimburse
for moneys actually expended for their militia,
aud desire keep this question entirely separated
from tho ono Indicated 10 the circular. The
latter class OF claims will prove too large to
be ever paid besides working unequaly States and
actually giving a premium 70 such states as paid
bounes TO keep thsir citizons al home and
oh reby protect their industrial pursuits while the
bordr States being devastated by The
circular speaks for tself:--
wAsHIydros, ID. C., Dec. IS, 1855
Srn--I instructed by the Select Committee the
debts OF the loyal States request from you the
earliest practicable period soocnct statement Of all
the late for the preservation OF OF tho Unou also
tic cxredtures made by counties, cities, towns town
cannot 90 gwen with accuracy, the most reliable aud
wei considered estimate may be suost tuted Be pleased
which debts have been contracted and still
eylst, distinguishing the State deb. proper from
municipal bt. Let II also be clearly act forth for
what purpose the expenditures were made and debts
incurred whether for the general defense In III. furnish
in Transporting OF sodier for bountics
volunteers for any other objec, connected with the
support OF the II II not expected that the state
sans The general fovernnent for auditing and allow
under existing law by furnishing the above state
meni properly authenticated You VIII greatly facilitate
Ac, JAMES q. BLAINE, Chairman" Z
THE PACIFIC SQUADRON.
The following letter has been received al the Depart.
meut II state:-
USusp SrArs CoSsrtsryl
PAEAnamso, Dec. 4, 1858
SRI have the honor To inform yoa that received
G% WI Wherein a. sssa s K" a
steamers Vanderbilt, Tusesrofa and monitor Monadnocsj
eth uii and look in four hundred tons Of coal and is
out. ,or the Pucihc on the 30sh He further states
tai the monitor behaves beautifully AZ ssa fhc Gov
esnor arthorses Cayenne showed all fsvors
O. the Commanders and Officers. aud exchanged national
-'a.es lam you, pSs, etsdi ,rxs SER AMI, g.,
Hon VIZ. H. sEwAnp Secretary of State.
MILITARY AArrxRs.
General Grant proposes sending stat officers 10 the
principal military departments the holidays
ere over what further reduction or troops and
materials Of b made in the several localities
Tho workings OF tho ousr;ermasser's Departments 10
Hkey receive especial stsenou with view iesssn-
ing expenses Major List, ef Tie stsn, has just 70
turned from Chicago
NATIONAL BANK m NEW ORLEANS.
Tue Loais.ana National Bank Of Nov 0rioans capital
s1oooooo, has been authorized BY the Comptroller of
Ne Currency
Tue total circulation Of national hanks ga, 37 600
ruE CHURCHES AND PASTORS ov rHs cArrrAL.
The congregations At the different chrrchc. 70 day
were unusually large The dscounss from the pulp'
were mostly made up Of Appropriate reference 70 the
close Of the year aud the blessings Of tranquility and
plenty vouchsafed the nation upon tie commence
meot Of 1893 These sermons, nb regarded, VIII com
rare svcrsbIy with any kindred character asversd
throughout the country. Some Of the talented