The New York Herald Newspaper, April 4, 1862, Page 1

satah THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 9338, NEW YORK, FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1862. PRICE TWO CENTS. “IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON. ~ The Bill Emancipating Slaves in the District of Columbia Passed by the Senate. One Hundred Thousand Dollars Voted in Aid of the Negroes Who Emigrate. eed Important Resolution Declaratory of the Object of the War, The Work of the House on the Tax Bill Nearly Completed. ENLISTMENTS FOR THE ARMY SUSPENDED, de, "dey &. —— Wammnaron, April 3, 1862. PASGAOR BY THE SENATS OP THE BILL EMANCIPATING SLAVES IN THE DINTRIOT OF COLUMBIA. ‘This afternoon, at half-past five o’clock, the Senate passed the bill to emancipate the slaves in the District of Columbia, The constitution, Chicago platform and the ‘"peechos of President Lincoln were quoted in vain by the opponents of the measure. Twenty-nine Senators voting ‘eye, and fourteen nay, the bill was passed substantially ‘as it was reported by Senator Wilson early in the session. ‘The dill was introduced by Senator Wilson on the 16th of December, and reported back from the committee for the District on the 30th of February with amendments, which, however, do not affect the principles or plan of emancipation as embodied in the original Dill. ‘The compensation for slaves, tobe awarded by a com- missioner appointed by the President, is to average three bundred dollars each, and it may range from a dime toa thousand dollars. Very few high priced nogrocs aro lef, fo the Diatrict , however, and a large proportion of those ‘will remain in their masters’ service from choice. THE TAX BILL. ‘The Committee of Ways and Means are determined to push the Tax Dill through the Committee of the Whole ghia week. Only two sections remain to be discussed. It fe though? the bill will pass the House when reported, and the Senate will not change it materially before pass- tog it. Congress is convinced of the absolute necessity of raleing a large revenue with the least possible delay, It tnstated in some quarters that an entirely new bill will be offered in the Sonate as a substitute, but it is believed that the urgent necessity for the passage of some rovenue ‘bill without delay will induce the passage of the House bill witheut material modification. In the meantime the many amendments made in Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union will be printed. ‘THE ENLISTMENT OF SOLDIERS STOPPED. All officers in the recruiting service have been ordered to their regiments, and notice given to the Gov- ornevs of States that no new enlistments or new levies will be received until further orders from the War De- partment. The force now in the field is deemed amply sufficient for the suppression of the rebellion and the ‘speedy termination of the war. GALLANT ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST. ‘The capture of Union City by Colonel Buford, and the tapture of the enemy’s batteries by the expedition ander Colonel Roberts, are regarded by the War Department as very gallant achievements. (HE CHARGES AGAINST THB SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, The'New York World having reiterated its vague shargos against the integrity of Secretary Smith’s man- agement of the afiairs of the Interior Departmont, that tentleman has promptly demanded of the conductors of ‘bat journal the name of his covert agsailant, and speci- Scations of the latter’sallegations. He indignantly scouts the accusation ag being o monstrous fabrication, gotten apo compass some sinister purpose, and evidently in- tends pursuing the miatter, in order to make an example of those who may be behind his irresponsible assailant, Mf, a8 is probable, some such person bo ‘named in answer to bis demand of the proprietors of the World newspaper. * , REPORTS OF REFUGEES FROM RICHMOND. ‘The steamer King Philip arrived from the lower river last night, bringing up four refugees from Richmond and Westmoreland counties, Virginia, who came off from Kin- Pale on Saturday last. They state that the rebels are Dresting every male botween the ages of eighteen and forty-five into the service,and they had been closely hunted by the press gangs for a week or two, The rebels have mostly left the neighborhood of Lou- don; but a few squads of thelr cavalry roam through the country, impressing into the service all able to bear arms. The four refugees stato that they are natives of that dection, one being an old farmer named Gardy, and the mhers young men engage’ in business near him. One of the young mon bas been acting as the rebel post- master at Kinsalo. ‘The refugees give the following as the raling prices lately in that vicinity:—Coffee, $1 25 per pound; sugar, 40. ; fine salt, $60 per sack, and table ralt, put up in half gallon sacks, $1 25. Boots are to de had only in Fredericksburg at $13 50 per pair. The refugees also say that the late secosh papers state ‘that the Union loss in the recent conflict with the Merri- mac was 1,600 men; also that the shots of the Monitor had no more effect on the sides of the Merrimac than hail stones, CAPTURE OF A REBEL #CHOONER. A few days ago the steamer Union ran into the Wy- comico, and brought out the secesh schooner called the Isabel. Sho is in good order, and can be very usefully employed by our government. ABANDONED REBEL PROPERTY BURNED, A large amount of property, left by the rebels th their flight from Manassas, was burned yesterday, wo- der direction of Mr. Baker, the special agent of the War Department. It consisted of wagons, with their running gear, and @ variety of other articles deemed ureloes and cumbersome. The notice issued by Mr. Ba- wer has been the means of bringing in many farmors in the neigbborhood, who have heiped themselves to cholce pickings from the abandoned stores at Manassas, and it is probable that considerable valuable property wiil be ¢urned over to the government. Bome of the persons remaining behind seem inclined te put in claims for portions of the abandoned property, ander the plea that it camo into their possession by feguiar sale, and that they are Union men. A quantity of tobacco has been claimed by Mr. Johnson, who is known to have had dealings with the rebels, and ¢: changed Confederate money, which bo know to be worth. loss, for the commodity. All these cases will undergo ® searching scrutiny. IMPROVEMENT OF AFFAIRS IN VIRGINIA. ‘Thrift is again making its appearance along the route etweon Fairfax Court House and Alexandria, Bome of the farmers were yosterday engaged in ploughing their lands, and in several instances dilapidated and deserted dwellings wore being repaired. s THR CHBSATEARE AND OHIO CANAL, the government having returned to their respective ovn "ers all the boats on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, trad\) has already bogun to revive, Eight or ten barreis of flon F aro among the first receipta. THE SRORSS(ON SPIES IN VIRGINA, ‘Tho pla © which seoms to prevail, of allowing civilian’ to travel avithin our lives from Washington to Manasen® Without req.'iring the military authorities #0 maintain s supervision Ayer thom, by ealling for their paseon at convenient place® on the route, ie being taken ade vantage of by tho Sovert secessionists, who aro gow more active in their Business of spies thas ever, It te weil known that om%#eries of the enomy are daily ta floxandvia; ama thas squads of revel cavalry are scout. ing even in the rear of the federal army. It is believed that every movement of the government troops, their number, &c., is speedily communicated to the rebels by their sympathizers within our lines, through the laxity which is now exercised tm regard to the passes, The country has not been by any means scoured in the ad- vance, and ag many members of Stuart’s cavalry are resident in the neighborhood of Manassas, it is a most convenient arrangement for them tobe in aciviliin’s garb, acting a8 a spy one day and « member of a scouting party tho next. If more stringent rule is not adopted, womo of the curiosity seekers at the battle field of Bull run, will have some day @ disagreeable introduction to afew of those gentry. The roads are frequented by very suspicious individuals, and particular precautions should be taken by all who travel outside of the army on the other side of the Potomac. A SECESSION MEETING BROKEN UP. An effort was made on Saturday last to hold a secession meeting in disguise at Fairfax Court House. Colonel Burbeck, of the Twenty-sevonth Penngylvania Volun- teers, sent down @ company of men from Centreville, and arrested some twenty of the participants, who were released after taking the oath of allegiance. REBEL DESERTERS COMING De Deserters from the Army of Manassas are making their Appearance occasionally. They managed to linger bebind "at the time of the evacuation, and were overtaken by our troops. Several have been thus taken. They are well clothed, and appear smart and intelligent. But very little reliance is to be placed upon them, although they profess to be Northern men, forced into the Southern army from want of work. THE CONTRABANDS COMING IN, The exodus of contrabands has ceased to oxcite re- mark, Hardly a mile of road between Washington and Warrenton can be passed without meeting more or less of the * irrepressible” race. They come not in singlo spies but in battalions. GENERAL ROSECRANS, There is no foundation for the statement that General Rosecrans has resigued. He is a thorough soldier, and intends to do his duty to the end. GENERAL BLENKER’S COMMAND ATTACHED TO GENE- RAL FREMONT’S ARMY. Blenker’s command has been attached to the depart- tment of Fremont, much to the disgust of the rank and file, and to the evident satisfaction of the commander of the Second corps d’ armee, THE COMMISSION ON STATE PRISONERS. The Commission on State prisoners will commence their sessions at the Fifth Avenue Hotel next Monday. After completing their business there they will proceed to Boston. VISIT OF ENGLISH ARMY OFFICERS—WHAT THEY THINK OF OUR TROOPS. Colonel Lysons, Assistant Adjutant General of the Com- mander-in-Chief of the British army ; Colonel Percy, com- mand ing the British Grenadier Guards; the Lieutenant Colonel commanding the Fusileer Guards; Captain Gor- don, A. D. C. to Lord Paulet, Lieutenant the Earl of Dun- more, and other British officers of high note, left this city recently for Canada, after having spent some daysin Washington, and having scen not a little of our army and our material of war. The names of the men will bardly convey to the American public an adequate idea of their real rankand importance. Colonel Lysons, formerly of the Royals, is one of the most distinguished and thorough soldiers in England, He had much todo with the organiza tion of the British Volunteers, and was sent to Canada to organize the Cauadian militia at the'timo that war was_ expected to grow out of the Trent affair. Colonel Percy, commanding the Grenadier Guards, ranks-as a Brigadier General, and few brigadiers in the British service would object to exchange ranks with him. The Grenadier, Coldstream and Fusileer Guards constitute the ‘‘House- hold Brigade,’ the choiee'and pet troops of England ‘They are better paid than the line, more carefully re- cruited, and officered by the pure ‘blue blood” of Eng- land. 5 These officers came to ree the Army of the Potomac. Be- fore their departure their commanding officer, Sir Fen. wick Williams, of Kare, enjoined upon them to preserye the strictest incognito in travelling throughout the United States. He warned them that our hatred of Englishmen, and especially of British officers, was perfoctly diabolical; and that a8 their friend, Dr. Russell, of the Zimes, had informed them, social demoralization and anarchy were 80 prevalent here that, if they were identified where on the Way as officers of the British army, they wonld probably be mobbed and murdered. They were, there- fore, required to disguise themselves and their baggage. Extra whiskers were cropped, and the names of the owners painted off their travelling impedimenta. So thoroughly was this carried out that Captain Gordon was compelled by an orderly of General Williams to leave behind him in Montreal a trunk which bore bis name and the designation of bis regiment. Strange to say, the party arrived at Washington with- out having been once attacked by the people of the United States. They reported to Lord Lyons, and, their arrival having become kuown, they were appalled by a visit from Major General McDowell, who came—not to challenge them, as somo of the party expected, but—to exchange civilities and to tender them the compliment of a divisional review. After due deliberation the invitation was accepted. Precautions were taken, in accordance with General Williams’ instructions, to prevent the assassination of any members of the party by bands of murderers hired by Mr. Seward. Thoy crossed tho Long Bridge without losing & man. Some trepidation was observed among the younger officers when they reached the ground and took their position in front of the division every man of whom, in the opinion of Dr. Russell, of the London 2imes, was panting for their blood. But the ap- pearance of Genera] McDowell and staff calmed their fears, and the review proceeded. For five mortal hours they bestrode their horses, watching the evolutions of the most. perfect division of the greatest army in the world. At the close Colonel Lysons and Colonel Percy could not help saying that never, in their long military experience, had they witnessed a finer spectacle. The latter, Colonel Percy, as spokesman for the party, expressed his gratification in a neat little speech to Gene- ral McDowell, and was duly comiplimented in the re- sponse. No allusion was made by the Englishman to his chief surprise, which was that none of tho party had deen shot at. General McDowell could not, of course, guess that this thought was uppermost in their minds. With the exquisite tact so characteristic of Fnglish. men, Colonel Percy communjeaied to General Not whom he met at the review, bis high appreciation of t soldierly appearance of bis troops, aud suggetied that is would be well to issue an order of the day stating that the review had been witn a by disthaguished ofticers of the British army, who pronounced the drjii and ma nouvres of the division very fine and creditable, General McClelian replied that it was ry good jcea indood, and that he should not fail to act apon it when he had time. Pity be has boen so busy ever since. It was our old friend, Sir William Boyd, who said thay rajlroads in this country should be run with extra care when the cars contained ‘distinguished Englishmen” Had not Colonel Percy better have left him she monopoly of the idea? BULL RUN RUSSBLL’S MOVEMENTS, LL.D. Ruesell has fallen from bis high estate. Since his ejection, with his fancy team, from a» government transport he has been going rapidly down hill. He has bad tho cold shoulder turned to him by even all thos ‘who were once wont to receive him with open arms. Ho is reduced to the attontions of a fow Engl bs, who will drop bim ag soon ag they discovor he is in bad odor, THE PROPOSED CLOTHING BUREAU, A bill introduced by Senator Wilson in the Senate to- day provides that:— Section 1. TI re be and hereby is established in the Quarterms Department of the army a bureau of clothing for the ty A of the United States, to con. ci sist of one colonel, one lieutenant colonel, on i four captains, from among et he togiiet bo officers of the regular army, and velenteart whore rank, pay aud emolumenta 1o same an now allowod by I oMcers of the saine grade in the Quartermaster’ Depeste mel See, 2.-—16 #hall bo tho duty of tho eb: jr hing an his subordinates ben “aiveeied yin Secretary of War or the Qua tor General, to pro: vide tho necensa:y clothing and-eamp and’ garrison equipnge for the army and: turn Fr, upon propor 0 the officers of the army char wary of War o ir And the officers herein pest Ib give bonde as vow required by law for of the Quartermenter'a Department, and WD ject to existing reaulations fer the care ey oball be and aecountability of property,and to all other army regulations not conflicting with the provisions of this act, and no officer of the Bureau of Clothing shall be con- cerned directly or indirectly in the purchase or sales for commercial purposes of any intended for making @ part of or appertaining to this department except for and on account for the officers of the United States; and any officer found guilty of being interested in the business connected therewith shall be dismissed the service. THB RAILROADS AND THE POSTAL SERVICE. ‘The House Committee on Post OMices and Post Roads have agreed to reporta bill to secure the speedy trans- portation of the mails, in accordance with a recommen- dation of the Postmaster General. It requires all rail- road companies to contract with the department for this purpose, and, in case of failure to agree upon the price, the Court of Claims is to be the arbiter, whose decision shall be final on both parties. LETTERS FOR SOLDIERS IN TBE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. ‘The Post Office Department has issued the following no- tification: — Post Orrick Derarrwent, April 3, 1862. ‘The Post Office Department deems it advisable that all letters addressed to officers and soldiers of the Army of the Potomac, whether in Washington or moving South, should be mailed to Washington city. From that office thoy will be properly forwarded, in separate packages, to the respective corps and divisions, and their delivery fa- cilitated. Commanders of divisions are requested, as movements occur, to cause notice to be given to the Postinaster of Washington to what point such packages, destined to regiments under their command, should be sent. JOHN A. KASSON, Firet Assistant Postinastey General. TRE NAVY. The following orders and appointments haye been made at the Navy Department:— John C, Sullivan, Acting Master’s Mate, United States gunboat Aroostock, has been reported as deserted. & Lieutenant G. C. Willse, detached from the St. Law- rence, and ordered to the Dakotab, Commander Charles Steadman, ordered to command the Paul Jones, now preparing for sea at Baltimore. William P. Ayres, of New Jersey, and M. V. B. Darling, of Rhode Island, appointed Acting Third Assistant Eo- gincere, and ordered to the steamer Dawn, at New York. Acting Third Assistant Engineer, John McCluskey, ordered to the steamer Somerset, at New York. Lieutenant Henry Erben, Jr., detached from the Hunts- ville and ordered to report to Flag Officer Foote. THB NAVAL ACADEMY. Tho Naval Academy Board, in concluding their review of certain suggestiens, say @ permanent locality of the institution ‘Is of great importance, and also attaching another frigate for naval practice. The latter has for some time been contemplated by the Navy Department. THE CADETS OF THE MILITARY ACADBMY. Capt. A. H. Harwood, Chief ofthe Bureau of Ordnance ‘and Hydrography, in reply toa letter from Representa- tive Sedgewick, says, under the present system of appointment, hardly fifty per centum of the naval cadets graduate. This is because no care is taken in selecting at first pupils who have the rudiments of education either intellectual or moral, apd because ungovernable, Ignorant and idle boys, expelled or permitted to resign, are sometimes renomiuated by members of Congress. Captain Harwood expresses the hope that the power to reappoint after the nomination has once boen rejected for cause will be taken away. CAPTAIN LILLEY CASHTERED. Captain Williams Lilley, quartermaster of the brigade commanded by General Isaac J. Stevens, has been tried by court martial at Beaufort,8. C., on the charged of ‘gonduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman,” found guilty , and sentenced to be cashiered. PROMOTION OF COLONEL VAN ALEN, Colonel J. H. Van Alen, of New York, was to-day nomi- nated as Brigadier General, For severa) months previous to his resignation he was occupied as president of the board for the oxamination of cavalry officers, and is re- garded by the Commander-in-Chief a8 an officer of great ability and discretion. COMMUNICATION OPEN TO MOUNT VERNON. ‘The following bas been issued from the office of the Proyoat Marshal:— SPECIAL ORDER—NO. 343, ‘Wastnxaron, April 3, 1862. The steamer Thomas Collyer, under the control of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Arsociation, will be allowed to re- sume her trips to Mount Vernon. No other boat or ‘veesel will be allowed to land at that place. Major W, FE. DOSTER, Provost Marebal. C. E, Ronson, Adjutant. THE REBEL TROOPS THAT OCCUPIED LOUDON COUNTY, . VA., BTC. ‘The following are the rebel troops that oecupied Lou- don county, Va., during the summer, fall and winter, and until the time of evacuation:—The Fourth South Carolina regiment, Colonel Blanding; Thirteenth, Seven- teenth, Eighteenth and Twenty-first Mississippi regi. ments, Colonels Barksdale, Featherstone, Burke, Kelley and Humphreys; and the Eighth Virginia, commanded by Colonel E. Hunter, of Prince Wiliam, and Lieutenant Colonel C. B. Tebbs, of Loudon, and Major Norman Berk- ley. The latter regiment was moved some days after the Bali’s Bluff fight to Ceptreville. After that fight a Louisi- ‘Aba regiment was gent to Loudon, but remained only a few days. It is now conceded among the rebels that the Virginia troops are equal if not superior to any in the rebelarmy. Notwithstanding the brag of the South Carolina chivalry, it is charged upon them that they were the first to break ranks and run at the battle of Bull run. ‘A large number of desertions from North Carolina and Georgia regiments are reported to have taken place lately. The time ef the Loudon troops expires April 23. MORTALITY AMONG THE REBEL TROOPS. ‘The mortality among the rebe) troops during the last summer was really frightful, as evidenced in ‘ave: yard about eight miles from Mavaseas, An Alabama regiment was in camp at tho loeality, and upwards of two hundred of the command found a final resting place there, The average age of those who fell victims to camp disease, far from their friends and home, was about eighteen years. Many were but sixteen, aud the oldest but twenty years of age. The graves were placed in b of cedar, with the name and age of the , rudely ent with a knife, marked each. THE REBEL MAIDS CUTTING OFF THEIR HAIR. Alove letter, picked up at Manassas yesterday, con veys the information toa swain in the rebelarmy that bis sweetheart bad cut off her bair, and that all the girls in the Olean Ipetitute bad performed the same operation. ‘The reason given for the preceeding war, that the girls in Virginia se wourned for their sweethearts that their hair feil out ty an extent which rendered the tousorial expedient necessary THIRTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS, FIRST SKSSION, Senate, Wasnixaron, Apts @, 1862. 3 ORFENCHE OF TUR DELAWARE RIVER AND Bay, Mr. Winwor, (rep ) of Pa, prevented the resolutions of the Legisiature of Pennsylvania relative to the defences of Delaware river and bay, recommending the construc. tion of gunboats, and tendering tho eredit of the State to the amount of @ million of dollars for the purpose, Re- ferred. TESTING PLANS FOR FLOATING BATTERIED Mr, Huts, (rep.) of N. H., from the Naval Committee, reported tho bill authorizing the Secrotary of the Navy to tost plans and materials to render floating batteries invulnerable, with an amendment reducing the appro- priation from $60,000 to $25,000. The bill was amended and paseed. RELIBY FOR TUR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF THE OFFICERS 4xD ARAWEN OF THR CCMURRLAND AND CONGREES. Algo, from the same committee, a bill for the relief of the widowe and orphans of the officers and seamen of the ships Cumboriend and Congress. The bill gives twelve montha’ extra pay to tho widow, child or nearest rela- tive, Passed. ‘THY TAX ON REWSPAVERS AND LRAY TOBACCO, Mr. Doourtir, (rep,) of Wis., presented resolutions from the Legislature of Wiscouein against imposing a stamp tax on newspapers, or any interdiction of free ire K NEDY, (Opp.) of Md., prosented a momorial from the tobacco planters of Maryland against the proposed tax om leaf tobacco, ‘TH ARMY AND FUGITIVE STAVES. j Mr. Witsos, (rep.) of Mass,, offered the following rego- ution Rerolved, That the Military Committee be instructed to re. Port whetnér any further legisintion Je necessary to Tons employed in the niiitary service of the United 3 Torn alding the retarn or having control over personsclained to be fugitive slaves, and to puaish them there.or, ‘Tho resolution was laid over. OREATION OF A CLOTRING RERMAU. Mr. Witson aigo introduced a bill providing for a Bureau of Clothing. Referres TER OBJECT OF THE WAR. it Davus, (Union) of By. eered the following reselu- ns Resolved, That the war shall not be prosecuted in any spirit of conquest or subjugation, but to defend the constitution and preserve the rights of the several States unimpaired, and that the United States will prosecute the war until this ls se- eur ‘The resolution was laid over. THB HARPER'S YERRY ARMORY. Mr, Witusy, (Union) of Va., offered the following:— Resolved, That the Military Committee be instructed to in- quire into the state of the Armory at Harper's Ferry, what is the damage done thereto, and whether it is expedient to restore and repair the same and re-employ the workmen, ‘The resolution waslaid over, THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE 10 CITIZENS AHROAD. to citizens in foreign countries was taken up and pas! PASSAGE OF THB BILL ABOLISUING SLAVERY IN TUE DIBTRICT The bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia was taken up. Mr. McDovcait, (opp.) of Cal., proceeded to’epoak against the measure, He said be regretted the introduc (ion of all these measures, and ho thought the character of this discuseion would not tend to restore the Union, He contended that such a measure was especially inexpedi* entat such atime as this. The republican party was especially pledged by the President against it. Though he (Mr. McDougall) was apposed to slavery, and consid- ered it @ special evil in this District, he wag willing to yote fora bill providing for a gradual emancipation of the slaves and a wise system of colonization. Mr. ‘Tex Byer, (rep.) of N. J., would have much pre- ferred a Bill providing for a gradual emancipation of the slaves, with just compensation, and the submission of the question to the people of the District. Mr. Ten Eyck here referred to the views of the President, as expressed in his discussions with Mr. Douglas, in 1860, and to the pledges of the President to non-interference with slavery by the republican party, as the reasons why he ex- pressed the above preference. He (Mr. Ten Eyck) con- with the public interests, to communicate any informa tion which may be received at the Department of Stato showing the system of revenue or finance now existing in any foreign country. ‘THR TAX BILL. The House then went into Committee of the Whole on the Tax bill. The following amendment, in relation to marine aud inland insurance, was made:— Where the amount insured does not exceed a thourand dollars, the tax upon the same shall be twenty-Live cents; When more than @ thousand and not exceeding five thousan be tity cents, and when exceeding Ave ne dollar. ‘The following amendment was also made as to mort gages:— Where the amount mortgaged does not exceed $8,000 the tax shall be fifty cents, and Were exceeding $5,000, one dol- lar, In regard to both the above amendments it was agreod that where the vatue or cousideration insured does not exceed a hundred dollars, or the mortgage does not ex- ceed the saine amount, there shall be no stamp duty im- wed. ‘The following provisoavas rejected ;— That any such mortgage given to secure the payment of purchase money for real estate ®hall be exempt from any such charge. An amendment was adopted that the stamp duty on any mote, check, marine and other specified protests shall be twenty-five cents. ‘An amendment was offered, debated and rejected, im- posing a tax of one dollar on each passenger travelling on railroads within the United States. ‘A proviso was also adopted that the stamp duty on manifests, bilis of lading apg passenger tickets, provided for in scheduie 3, shall not apply to steamships plying between ports in the United States, but to steamships plying between these ports and the ports of British North America, ‘An amendment was also adopted that no writ, sum- mons or other process issued by a Justice of the Peace in any criminal, law or equity suit commenced by the United States or any State, shall be subject to the’ pay- ment of the stamp duty. ‘The medicine schedule was altered so as to provide that medicines, cosmetics and perfumeries, by whatever name the same have been, now are, or shall hereafter be called or designated, shall pay, when valued or sold at sidered it but juet and reasonable that this question should be parsed upon by the people of the District of Columbia. Mr. TRUMBULL, (rep.) of IIl., asked what propriety is there in submitting a question for mine or the Senator's (Mr. Ten Eyck’s) constituents to the few people here, “Whether the capital of the nation shall be free or not?’ Why should not the whole people have a vote upon it? Mr. Tex Eycu ropliod that slavery had existed in this district for a long time, but he (Mr. Ten Eyck) did not know that the business of Congress had been impeded theroby. He also thought that the interests and the feel- ings of the border States ought to be consulted, Mr. Sumner, (rep.) of Mass., moved toamend the bill so that, in taking testimony before the commissioners, no witness aball be excluded on account of color. ei ‘The amendment was agreed to by yeas, 26; nays, 10. Naya—Messrs. Bayard, Carlile, Davis, Kennedy, Nes- mith, Powell, Saulsbury, Willey, Wilson (Mo.) and Wright. Mr. Clark’s substitute wes rejected. ‘The question was then taken on the substitute offered by Mr. Wright, which was rejected by yeon, 10; nays, 27. Yoas—Messrs. Bayard, Carlile, Davis, Kennedy, La- tham, Nesmith, Powell, Sherman, Willey and Wright. Mr. Ciarx, (rep.) of N. H., moved to amend the bsection, by providing that @ claimant making » petition for payment for his slave, shall take an cath that be (the claimant) bag not borne arms in the rebel- lion, or given any aid or comfort thereto. Mr. Trewsvit. moved to add the proviso, that such oath of a party to the petition shall pot be evidenee of the facts therein etated. ‘This was agreed to, and the amendment adopted. Mr. Browne, (rep.) of Iil., moved to amend, by pro- viding that the average price of the slave shall be five hundred dollars instead of three hundred, one-half to be retained by the Secretary of the Treasury, to be paid to the person liberated, if he emigrates to another country. Mr. B. said that we should do something more than simply liberate the negro. He did not believe the two races could live together with mutual advantage. In- deed, with all his horror of slavery, he was not sure but if the two races must live together, the best way for them to do #0 was to remain in the relation of master and slave. Mr. Wiwor, (rep.) of Pa.—If that is the case, why not propose compulsory emigration ? Mr. BRowNinc thought it was not timo to consider that question on eo small a measure as this. When the ques- tion should come up he would be perfectly willing to vote for compulsory em jon, and take Kie share of the responsibility, He did not believe that the nogro could ever rise to an equality of civilization with the white man in this country. Mr. Browning's amendment was rejected by yeas, 10; nays, 31. Yeas—Morsre. Browning, Davis, Harris, Hen- derson, Kennedy, Yatham, McDougall, Nesmith, Willey and Wright. Mr. Cortawer, (rep.) of Vt., offered an amendment that the owners of persons held to service shall put upon file the name and a description of the person liberated by the bill within twenty days after making a claim for payment, or within such time as the commissioners may limit, under the penalty of forfeiture of the claim, and that the clerks of the court shall issue certificates of manumission to the persons liberated. The amendment was adopted. Mr. McDovaats offered a substitute for the bill similar to the one offered by Mr. Wright, providing for a graduay ‘emancipation of the slaves, compensation for such eman- cipation, and the submission of the question to the peo- ple of the District of Columbia, This was rejected by yeas,10; nays, 25, Mr. Dooutrie, (rep.) of Wis., offered an amendment approptiating $100,000 to aid in the voluntary emigra. tion of the persons liberated by the Dill dnd other per- sons of color in the District: of Columbia to Hayti, Libe- ria or other country. ‘This was egreed to, yous 27, nays 10, as follows:— YEAS. Anthony of Rhode Island, — Lane of Kanras, Browning of Mlinoit, Latham of California, Coliamer of Vermont, MeDougall of California, C Davie of Kentucky, Dixon of Connecticut, Doolittle of Wisconsin, Foot of Vermont, Harlan of lowa, Harris of New York, Henderson of Missouri, Howe of Wiscontin, King of New York, Lane of Indiava, Nesmith of Oregon, Sherman of Ohio, Stark of Oregon, ‘Tou Fyck of New Jersey. Trombuli of Tiineis, Wade of Ohio, Willey of Virginia, Wilmot of Pennsylvania, Wi'son of Massachusette, Wilson of Missour), Wright of indiana, wave. Halo of New Hampshire, Howard of Michigan, Morrill of Maine, ter of Connecticut, Pomeroy of Kansas, Grimes of Iowa, Sumner of Massac! . Mr. Powrnt, (opp.) of Ky., epoke against the bill as unconstitutional, impolitic, and unjust to the people of the District and the people of the States. Mr. Bayan, (opp.) of Del., conceded the right of Con. gress to legislate for the Districtof Columbia, He ad. mitted the constitutionality of such & measure, but ob- jected to this particular bill as unconstitutional and un- w ‘The bill takes property in violation of the consti- tution, and also mixes up the question of loyalty and configcation with the question of taking property. The question wae then taken on the passage of the bill, and the bill was passed, by yeas 20, nays 14, ae fol jows— Chandler of Michigan, rk of New Hampebire, Fessenden of Maine, Fi yest. Howard of Michigan, Howe of Wisconsin, King of New York, Lane of Indiana, Lane of Kansas, Morrill of Maine, Pomeroy of Kausos, Sherman of Obie, Sumner of Massachusetts, ‘Tou Eyck of New Jersey, Trumbull of Mlinois, ‘Wade of Ohio, Anthony of Rhode Ilan Browr ing of Illinois, Chandler of Michigan, Clark of New Hampsbire, Collamer of Vermont, Dixon of Connecticut, Doolittle of Wisconsin, Fessenden of Maine, Foot of Vermont, Foster of Connecticut, Grimes of lowa, Hale of Now Hampshire, Harlan of Iowa, Wilkinson of Minnesota, Harris of Now York, Wilmot of Pennsylvania Wilson of Maveachusetts, waves. Neer ith of Oregon, Powail of Keutucky, Saulsbury of Delaware, Stark of Oregon, Willey of Virginia, Rayard of Delaware, Carlile of Virginia, Davis of Kentucky’, Honderson of Missourt, Kennedy of Maryland, Latham of California, Wiison of Missour!, McDougall of California, ‘Wright of Indiana, plause in tho galleries when the Chairman vote, Adjourned. Mouse of Representatives, Wasutnaros, April 3, 1862, FORFIGN SYSTEMS OF FINANCE. On motion of Mr. Seautorne, (re ¥., tho Pros dowt was requosted, if in his opinion not Meomnatible twenty five cents, a tax of one cent; not execeding fifty cents, two cents; hot exceeding seventy-five cents, three cents; not exceeding one dollar, four et ‘and for every fifty conts or fractional part thereof over and above one dollar, two cents. Playing cards are to be taxed twenty cents a pack. The consideration of the income section of the bill, passed over yesterday, was now resumed. ‘An amendment was adopted including the telegraph, fag and express companies, or corporations, under the income duty. Tt was rovided that the net gains or profits and incomes ball be estimated, and that the duties on incomes shall be payable on or before the 30th of June, 1863, and in each year thereafter, until and including the year 1866, and_ no longer. Among the other amendments made was, that furs of all descriptions, whon made up, should pay a duty of three per centum ad valorem. All the sections wi acted upon excepting the two re- lating to appropriatione and allowances and drawbacks. ‘The Committee rose and the House adjourned. THE NIAGARA AT HALIFAX. TWO DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE. The British Press on President Lin- coln’s Emancipation Project. Opposition to His Policy and Hostility to the Union. THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH. FREE TRADE EXTENSION IN FRANCE. GARIBALDI'S RECEPTION IN MILAN. Plan of the Revolutionists for the Liberation of Hungary, de. &e., &e, Hauwax, April 3, 1862, The Niagara, from Liverpool on the morning of the 22d, and Queenstown on the 234 ult., arrived here this evening. ‘The Niagara arrived at her dock at four in the after. noon, She has thirty-nine Boston passengers. On the 24th, signalized the Arabia, and the same day an Ameri- can bark, showing a blue flag with a white cross, bound cast. March 25, passed ship Magnet, from New York, bound east. A report was current in Liverpool to the following offect:—That six wealthy Peruvians have taken the guano contract; that offers have been made by them to Rankin, Gilmoreand Holderness, and Chilton of Liver- pool. The Peruvians take acertain amount in bonds, and receive three per cent commission, and five per cont interest, and two and a balf per cent on charters of ships. ‘The Etna arrived at Queenstown on the evening of the 20th and at Liverpool the 21st ult. The American Question. OPINIONS OF THE BRITISH PRESS ON MR. LINCOLN’S EMANCIPATION FROPOSITION—HOSTILITY TO THE UNION STILL PROMINENT. ‘The London Times, m another editorial on Mr. Lincoln's emancipation message, says it can hardly be looked upon a8 anything more than an inyitation to discuss the subject in Congress, It is clear that if slavery is to cease, even in the border States, the change must be accomplished by other means than thove at which he pointe, which means, it is certain, are totally in applicable to the whole Union, The Times foar, the proposed utopia of compromise will be diff cult of access, nor does it believe it will shake the revolution of the South. As a proposition, however, which may be possibly had, to the cessation of the frightful conflict, the Pimes thinks it worthy of disc sion, The President truly says the expenses of the war would bey up the slaves in any given State, If this bas aby moaning it !s that the money now devotrd to keeping up the armieg of the North might be more advantageously devoted to the extinction of slavery in those regions which are incontestibip in ite power. If they are content to «ep the slave States which have not acceded, and to try the plan of eman- cipation and compensation on them, they may, j really in earnest, accomplish, after a time, a great work. Dut with the expenditure ot $2,000,000 a day, and with nothing but shinplasters for money, the plan of attaching the wavering slave owners by compensation must follow tho fate of 20 many other attempts at compromise. The London News thinks the proposition fair, moderate ‘and magnanimous. It eays the scheme affords at least a gout basis for a comprehensive, practicable and amicable debate, only the public, by whom it bas to be discussed, is scarcely capable of the order needed for real delibera- pion and decision The London Star also approves of the proposition. The London Herald thinks both sides will regard it w ‘8 dishonoring compromise. The London Jost treats it a8 a peurile and vain scheme, It says it can only be accounted for as being the last resource of a government which feels it is engaged in a sirug- gle which, if continued, must involve it in ruin, and which it would make avy sacrifice short of submission to ar- rest. ‘The London Globe regards the proposition asa piece of political strategy in aid of General McClollan, which is certainly well timed for securing the border States to the North, It also regards the stop as a symptom of deep misgiving in the Washington Cabinet, touching the im- policy of pursulog far beyond the limits required to es. tablish boundaries and arrange the relations of federal and Confederate States Great Britain, ‘Tne procecaings in Parliament on the 20th were unim. portant. Mr. Layard, in the House of Commons, answered eome inquiries to the Italian “Provediments” Commit- toe, bnt thought it inconsistent with the dignity of tho stalian government for English Ministers to lay papers re lative to the affair before Parliament. In the House of Commons on the 20th, Wr. Maxter op’ posed the expencituro on fortifications in the colonies’ except at great naval stations, Sir G. C, Lewis thought the defence of the colonies wag vartly a colontal and partiy a military question, At the Present moment there were two great nations which bad subject to their rule ag large @ portion of the globe as they could well govern—viz., Great Britain and the United States. America had adopted the principal of centralization, England took 4 different course. It had even local legislation, and did profess to bring its colonies within direct range of the central government. It was assumed that England re- ceives great benefit from the colonies, and if that woe | the case she was bound to protect them. He thought it | impossible to lay down any general rule, and urged the House to be very cautious, After further debate Mr, Baxter withdrew bis propos" tion. Miluer Gibson obtained leave to bring in a bil} to amend the shipping acts, and give effect to some recommenda- tions of the late Shipping Committee. ‘The Atlantic Mail Company, Galway Line, had addressed & lotter to the Treasury, asserting the ability of the company to carry out fully and faithfully all the obligations of the contract in @ manner satisfactory to the government, and stating their intention to ask for a renewal of the contract and restoration of the subsidy, At the annual meeting of the Atlantic Telegraph Com- pany the Hon, James Stewart Wortley, who occupied the chair, stated that Mr, Seward had addrossed a despatch to the American Ambassador at London re- questing him to bring the subject of telegraphic commu. nication umder the notice of the English government, and offering to join in the enterprise, Lord Palmerston promised to receive the deputation on the 2ist inst., which would be composed of members of Parliament and others interested in telegrapby. ‘The following were elected directors in the place those retiring by rotation:—London—George Peabody , Francis Lebreton and John M. Brett. New York—Cyrus W. Field and William E. Dodge. Halifax—Thomas C. Kinnear. The deputation above mentioned waited on Lord Pal- merston on Friday, It was large and influential, com- prising members of Parliament, bankers, merchants and others. They stropgly urged upon government the im- portance of connecting tho{two countries by a telegraphic cablo from Ireland to Newfoundland. Lord Palmers ton promised to bring the subject before his colleagues, and the interview is said to have been very satisfactory to all parties. ‘The eteamer Stella, from New York, with goods for the Great Exhibition, has arrived at Plymouth. Government has invited tenders for the construction of an iron steamer on Captain Cole’s plan. It ia to be it- ted with eix cupolas,each armed with two Armatrong 100-pounders, - France. ‘The Corps Legislatif finally adopted the whole address to the Emperor by a vote of 245 to 9. The Paris Patrie, in regard to the alleged plan of ar- rangement in Mexico, again aseerts that nothing woukl be determined upon until the arrival of Gen. Lorencés, who took out formal instructions and the programme of the French government. General Ropay bad gone to Toulon to embash. for Mexico, ‘The society for the propagation of commercial reform in France, had unanimously resolved that it wae expe. dient to repeal all.customs and duties on raw materia! for building and fitting out ships, and to assimilate aly flags as regards customs and duties. The Parie corres: pondent of the London Times regards this as the megs im portant free trade manifestation yet made in Framen, ‘The Bourse on the 21st ult. was firm and active a6.30f. 10c, for rentes. Panis, Mareh 22, 1068. The Bourse ig dull, Rentes 70f. bc. News uaian portant Italy. The Pope ia again ill, very weak, and confined to big bed most of the day. All audiences are suspended. Garibaldi had left Turin. A perfectly good understan@ ing exists between him and Ratazzi. Mitan, March 21, 1962: ‘There was great enthusiasm and festivity here ip honca of Garibaldi last night at bis hotel, The Allianta, of Milan, publishes a programme of se tion in Hungary agreed on by Kossuth, Klapka and Turr- ‘The principal points are the establishment of a constitu tional kingdom, with the exclusion of the Hapsburg dynasty, civil equality for al the inhabitants of Hungary, ad an offensive and diffensive alliance between Hungany, Servia, Crotia and Romelia. Prus: ‘Tho King has {esued a proclamation in which he firmly declares his adherence to the principles which be an nounced ia November, 1858. It Is his earnest desire to insure the complete effeetive- nessof ine constitytion and maintain the rightof the crown, a8 & Weskening of the crown would be greatly in- jurious to the Fatherland. Foreign policy, especially towards Germany, is to be maintained without change. # the Ministry of Stateto carry out his prinei- ples, and looks with confidence to the support of electors. Greece. A deputation from Nauplia bad arrived at Athens im- ploring the King’s clemency. A despatch from Syria says that the royal troops had restored order throughout the island. Turkey It im asserted that, after nine months solicitations, Omar Pasha obtained from the Porte permission to attack Montenegro. Dervish Pasha, with 16,000 Turks, was moving on the Montenegrin frontier. The Montenegrins were making great preparations. Commercial Intelligence. LONDON MONEY MARKET. Funds on the 2ist were firmer, under the favorable bank statement and improvement at Paris. Console closed firm, aud advancing, Money very easy. The Dullion in the bank is higher, with one exception, than at any time since 1859, Cousols closed on Friday voce at 93% a 04. The bullion in the Bauk of England bas inerea £521,000. AMERICAN ERCURITI, There has been a fair business, but quotations in many United States Massachus Maryland 6% . Ilinois Central shares, di New York Central Eri@....... MANCHESTER TRADE REPORT. The advices from Manchester are favorable, the mar- ket for goods and yarns being firm and quiet, LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET, ‘The breadstuffy market is dull. Wheat has adown- ward tendency, With ® slight decline on all qualities. ‘The various circulars report —Flour downward, at 260, Gu. 0298, Wheat dull, and declined 24. per cental ; red Woutern, 108. 6d. @ 118. 6d.; red Southern, 11s, 8d. Tod.: white Western, 12s, 64. ; white Southern, 128, 8d. 128, 10d, Cornquiet and steady ; mixed, 28¢, Od. a 20. LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. The provision market is generally steady, The vari. ous circulars report -—Beef active, ata decline of 2s. 6d. 3s. Pork steady, Bacon acti id ad Lard firm at 438. 0449. Tallow steady at 45a. 64. The brokers’ circu Rice quiet and stona; pearls at 33s. for the former an Linseed oi! Psy me bee oil quiet at 91s. Cod oil steady at 388. Ri ward tendency; common, 128. 6d. a 128. 9d. pentine advancing, and quoted at 688. a TOs. LONDON MARKETS. Breadstuis dull. Tron dull. Sugar has a downward tendency. Doflee firmer and advancing. Tea quiet, with & trilling advance; common Congou 18. 1igd. Rice very dull. Spirits turpentine irregular, and quoted at 68. @ 0s, Tallow steady at 468. a 46s, 3d. Linseed cakes ha a downward tendency. Linseed oil advancing; quoted at 36e, Gi. a 868, 9d. Whale and cod oils inactive. THE LATEST MARKETS. Console closed on Saturday, March 22, at 046 @ O44 for money. ‘Tho latest sales of Americ Central | ailrond, 43.0 42 a up Spirits tur. gecurities were:—Tllinoig ‘The eales ofycotton yesterday amounted to 3,000 bales, the market clésing steady but dull at unchanged quota. Heine broadstumle market i@ very dull, with a downward tende “the pi jon market closed quiet. Lard and bacon Arma at previous quotations. bet aida Haven, March 22, 1902. ‘The enles of cotton for the week have been 3,500 bales The market i# quiet and eteady, Orloans tres ordinates 155 france; baw, 147 francs. Stock in port, 81,000 baler Election in Milwaukee. Minwaunen, April 2, 1862. At tho municipal election yesterday, Horace Chase doroeral «d Mayor, Nearly ail the lemocratia ticket | |