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TIFUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1862.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAST SPEECH OF
STEPHEN A. DOUOLAS.- 44 The conspiracy
to break up the Cition is a fact now known to
all. Armies are being raised, and war levied
to accomplish it. There can be but two sides
to the controversy: Every man must he an the
side of the United States or against it. There
can be no neutrals in this war. There can he
none but patriots and traitors."
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FORNEY'S WAR PRESS.
CONTENTS OF NO. 12, FOR SATURDAY, FERRI%
ENGEATINGS.—The Present Appearance of the New
Iron-plated Steamship—The New iron-plated Steamship
as it is to be when Finished—Portraits of
_Oen. B. F.
Kelley, Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleek, Gen. F. W. Lander.
(Amends Buell, Lane; Sherman, Hunter, and Burnable.
WAR POETRY.—Hope for the Best—There are
Loved Ones at Home—Song: Departed Heroes—long of
our Flag—The Harr and Eagle—Freedom's stars.
WAR TALE—A Ball and a Duel.
FROM GEN. BUELL'S DEPARTMENT.—The 'Vic
tory at Mill Springs: A Detailed Account of the Battle.
FROM GEN. II ALLECK'S DEP ART MENT.—A.
Spicy Correspondence—Novetnents of the Rebel Price—
The MovenV Against Prise—The Mississippi Gnu
'leafing Batterrs.
FROM OEN.
Royal—Reported Abandonment of Fort Pulaski—The
Emancipated Slaves at Port Royal—Allairs in Savannah,
New• Orleattp, and Columbus.
FROM OE N. HUNTER'S DIVISION.—The Battle
Between the Loyal Indiana and the Rebels.
OEN_ BURNSIDE'S EXTEDlTlON.—lntelligeuee
from it up to Sunday Night: It Experiences the Storm
off Hatteras—The Official Despatches of Gen. Burnside.
FROM THE SOUT ll.—The Defeat in Kentucky Ad
mitted—The War and Blockade Prices among the Rebels
—Statement of a Refugee from Riolunond—A. Word
about Floyd—Undoubted Unionism—A , lonfederate
FM - a—A Rog a Sliirerer.
EDITORIALS. — The Latedt War New---Titc Trent
Affair—Mexico—The Speech of Mr. Bingham—Taxa
tion—The Treasury-Note Bill—The New Iron-dal
Frigate.
THE LETTERS OF LL OCCASIONAE."—The Vic
tory near Senierst.t—The Slavery Question—The *peech
of ROD. Thaddeus Stevens--The Soldiers and the Capi
talists—The Release of Slidell and Mason—Rnilroads and
the Rebels.
LATEST NEWS,—Roporte , l Capture of Jeff Thomp
son:—Another Artillery Fight on the Upper Potomac:
The Rebels Wonted—From 'Kentucky.
SPECIAL DESPATCHES FROM THE CAPITAL.—
An Important Ot der—The rellsllCoitt and the Perri—
Flight of a Ronel—Expected Attack on the Pennsyivania
Resmves—The Relief of Prisoners of, War—The Con
firmation of Generals Ora and Schoeptl—General Sigel—
Sickness in Camp: Relorm in the Hospitals—Pennsylva
nia Regimental Afinirs.
MISCELLANEOVS.—List of the Pennsylvania Regi
ments—The Burping of the ROA Schooner Prince of
Wales—Affairs at Votaress Monroe—From the tipper
Potomac—From Eastern Kentucky—The Defences of
Columbus.
FINANCIAL AND COMMESCIAL.—The Money
Mar Deview or the Philadelphia Markets.
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THE LATEST WAR NEWS
One of the most important features of the late
news from the South is the uneasiness manifested
there in regard to the approaching expiration of
the term of the twelvthmonth volunteers who are
engaged in the Confederate service, and the indis
position shown by a large portion of them to re
enlist. Gen. Bragg, at Pensacola, appealed almost
in vain to the Alabama troops formerly under his
command to continue their wicked war against
the Union. The Tennessee papers are pub
lishing urgent appeals to their soldiers not to
retire from the rebel army, and a rebel general in
Virginia earnestly beseeches his soldiers to re-en
list. There are doubtless many more attempts be
ing made to induce the Southern troops to remain
in the Secession army, of which we hear nothing.
Enough is known to show that, at the most criti
cal moment in the history of the rebellion, and
when the Union armies will be in the highest state
of efficiency. the enemy will probably be seriously
embarrassed by large withdrawals from their
ranks.
It is stated that General Thomas has been rein
forced by nine new regiments, and that he has
now an effective force of twenty thousand men
with which to pursue the flying rebels who were
recently defeated at Mill Spring. The Secession
General Crittenden remained but a short time at
Monticello His army fled as fugitives before him,
and at last accounts he was in pursuit of them, at
tempting to collect as many of them together as
possible.
A desperate fight occurred, on Tuesday night, at
mrs_ boo'a hou.ie at the head or Belmont, on 00,
coquan bay, bet' ...e1..; men of the Thirty-seventh
New lork Regiment, and a party of thirty rebel
Texan Rangers. Nine of the latter were killed.
By the arrival of the steamer City of New
York, at New York, yesterday, we have files of
- mere four days later than heretofore. Thc Lon
don Tintts, of the 7th, thinks that in ease of a war
with the United States, Canada would be attacked
by sea instead of land, and maintains that the po
licy of England would be to carry on a naval war
fare on the great lakes, devastating the towns on
their shores :
c , In the event of a renewal of such hostilities as
were terminated by the Treaty of Ghent, there
would be a renewal, of course, of operations on
these inland seas. for the command of the water'
which separate, Upper Canada from the Federal
Territories would be equivalent to a command of
the field. It becomes a question, therefore. of
great interest to ascertain how this superiority is
likely to be determined, and we publish this morn
ing a detailed statement of the various conditions
by which the result will be governed. It will be
seen that the matter divides itself into two periods.
of which the first would be the most critical for
England. lip to the month of April next the lakes
may be regarded as inaccessible from the sea, and,
therefore, whatever force is created there must be
created on the spot. The Americans could build
and launch their gunboats and their rafts, and so
ould we.
"Not much could be done, probably, on either
side, as all the vessels must be extemporized from
materials actually at hand. On both shores there
are railways leading up to the water's edge, but
the Americans have the advantage in population
and resources at the critical points, and Sackett's
Harbor, their arsenal on Lake Ontario, is an es
tablishment for which we have no match. Still,
timber is plentiful ; guns, munitions, and steam
machinery could be transported byrailway ; and so
widely has the country been civilized since the last
war that some of the most important towns of the
Federal States, such as Milwarckse and Clizca go,
have risen on. rhr shores of these once remote towers,
and are consequently exposed to the attacks of our
squadrons. The risks, therefore, are divided, and
the opportunities of inflicting mischief are divided
also. It may, perhaps, be admitted that for the
next three months the Americans, being more nu
merous and powerful than the Canadians, might
succeed in placing on these inland seas a larger
flotilla than could be launched in the same time by
the colonists, but it must be remembered that this
flotilla must in any ease be rudely extemporized,
and that earthworks, judiciously constructed and
well armed, would suffice for the effectual protec
tion of the menaced points against such feeble as
sailants_
6 i As soon, however, as the St. Lawrence is opened
again there will be an end of our difficulty. We
can then pour into the Lakes such a fleet of gun
boats and other craft as will give us the complete
and immediate command of these waters. Directly
the navigation is clear we can send up vessel after
vessel, without any restrictions except such as are
imposed by the size of the canals. The Americans
would have no such resource. They would have
no accost to the Lalted from the sea, and it ii imPos-
Bible that they could construct vessels of any con
siderable power in the interval that would elapse
before the ice broke up. With the opening of
spring the lakes would be ours, and if the mastery
of these waters is indeed the mastery of all, we
may expect the -result with perfect satisfaction.
On the whole, therefore, the conclusion seems clear
that three months hence the field will be all our
own, and that in the meantime the Americans, if
judiciously encountered, would not be able to do
us much harm."
The London Times, of the 6th, contains a strong
anti-war article, in which occur these passages:
" We confess freely that, great as the provocation
has been, and opportune as the moment appears . ..for
exacting all the satisfaction we can possibly re
quire, WC 41,4.”2: from the telea of war. We
are not insensible to the advantage of the sudden
opening to us of the Southern cotton market, and
we are by no means intimidated by the only threat
of all that have been launched against us which
the United States is able to perform—the threat
of confiscating the property which British sub
jects have entrusted to their honor and to that
of their people. We are slow to believe that
es EL those who make such a menace are capable
of executing it, and we are firmly convinced that
this country would agree to no peace which did
not make the most ample provision for com
plete reparation to the victims of such a wrong.
Such conditions have been made by Great Britain
before now, at the conclusion of wars more pro
longed and more formidable than any conflict with
the United States la likely. to ta-oVB.
ample reason for sincerely hoping that soar may
not be forced upon ns. Beyond the opening to us
of the cotton market, we hare no ,ouin to look for
from a contest work America. We do not coret
their lands, or their cities, or anything that as
theirs. We have enoagiz and snore titan enough,
of territory on the _Aura American continent.
We cannot destroy American capital without injur
ing our own. We cannot cripple their commerce
without striking henyy hlowslat the commerce of
these islands. To shut them up in their own ter
ritory would only be to give strength and develop-
went to those protectionist tendencies which cha
racterize the democratic school of political ec.)-
inomy."
(The arrival of Mason and Slidell was daily ex
pected in England, but there was no feeling [nal
lead t 9 IW/die twat. A orteoputtout et tho
Liverpool itirreury thinks that if any seceding
residents should publicly receive them, it would be
a violation of the Queen's declaration of neutrality,
while another writes:
Allow me space in your paper to call attention
to a Mot which should be more generally known
than I fear it is. All Englishmen must hold the
celebrated and infamous fugitive slave hill' of
the 'United States in utter abhorrence. We are
hoping soon to see our righteous demands acceded
to, and the commissioners returned to and landed
in England, probably in our own town ; but we
should not forget that one of them (Mason) is the
originator of the vile enactment which has done so
much to perpetuate the sin of slavery. Whilst we
glory in the honor of our country's flag, let us
show that we have no sympathy with the slave
holder and trafficker in human blocal.
IMENIIIIII=II
,‘ Liverpool, Jan. 6, 1662 "
In regard to the preparation for war, and what
has been done by the Admiralty since the Trent
imbroglio, the Tilers says
"Five weeks ao n o Admiral Milne had in North
America a squadron of line-of-battle shipE con
sisting of ten first-class. frigates and selenteen
powerfully armed corvettes and sloops, all steam
ers. and mounting in all eight hundred and fifty
gulls • but in the short space of five weeks the Ad
miralty have increased or made preparations
fur increasing Admiral Milne's force by adding
two line-of-battle ships, twenty-three of the lar
gest, fastest, and heaviest armed screw frigates,
and eight powerful corvettes, mounting among
them one hundred rmns. Some of these vessels
Lave already sailed', and are already on the
station ; others are on their way out, and some
only await their sailing orders to start at a mo
ment's notice ; of the squadron of frigates, each
vessel has been carefully chosen for its great sail
ing speed, high steam power, and heavy armament,
and never yet has such a fleet of picked cruisers
been sent against any enemy. By the beginning of
February Admiral Milne will have at his disposal
sixty-five sail, namely, seven line-of-battle ships,
thirty-three frigates, and twenty-five corvettes and
sioops Vith such a force a total and most effective
blocliin e of all mho- Federal ports could be es
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tehlish ii in a single week. A single vessel at each
pert closes Boston and Portland, and two off Cape
May would be ample for the Delaware river and
the trade of Philadelphia. Admiral Milne has al
ready made very complete arrangements in the
event of war. The Federal cruisers off the South
ern moist would be instantly looked after.. With
the Warrior at Sandy Hook, nothing could enter
New York.
" No effectual resistance could be made to a com
bined attack of our four iron frigates, in case the
British Government wished to dectate their own
terms of peace, by laying the fleet broadside on to
the streets &faint" York aaci 11600 Z-ea. This could
be done, without lire ii.iallaAt rich to the iron ehipg.
On the Canadian lakes we, do not possess the same
advantage as on the Atlantic, but we can send gun
boats ready made, as quick as the Northerners can
build them, and rather quicker.
"Within a week after the breaking up of the ice
in the rivers and canals, a whole fleet of gunboats,
with the most powerful of the screw corvettes Sent
out to Admiral Milne, will carry the protection of
the English flag from Montreal to Detroit."
The notorious outlaw, Jeff Thompson, of Mis
souri, who has probably plundered more Union
people than any other man in the rebel service, is
still at large. The expedition that was recently
sent ngainst him have failed to capture him,
%\ find the following items in the columns of the
Beaton Traveller :
"We know of a ease of an industrous firm in
Texas who had a store filled with goods, of the
value of twenty thousand dollars, which was all
taken from them. In another ease, the head of*
family remained at the South, while the mother
and daughter came North. Communication was
interrupted, funds failed to reach the unfortunate
females, poverty followed with rapid pace, the
mother sickened and died, while the daughter is
now an inmate of an insane asylum.
"In another ease, however, the Southerners got
the worst of the bargain. A shrewd Yankee, who
had been long in business in a Southern city, fore
seeing the coming storm, proposed to sell Oct to
his partner his large investments in that - region at
a handsome ditkiount, as his health would not per
mit him to remain in that section. The sale was
effected, and the Yankee departed to his Northern
home with a heavy balance in nis pocket. But
with the uncertainty of affairs there this property
has depreciated rapidly until it is now not worth
half - what was paid for it. The Southern pur
chasers have since sent n notice to the Yankee
merchant that it would not be healthy for him to
show his head again in that region, and he will
not, at least for some time to come."
GREAT FORTITUDE and a wise moderation
are twin virtues, and so closely allied that
either, separated from the other, dies. A na
tion in which these virtues predominate can
neither be subjugated uor destroyed. Forti
tude is the great cohesive principle. It en
ables-men to rise superior to, and victorious
over, adverse circumstances. It renders them
platiter of 'every position into Which they may
be led or forced. It is a spring to which men
may turn and return, and refresh their souls
with the vigor' of youth at will.
Now, it requires fortitude to enable men to
endure prosperity as - well as adversity. Dog
ged obstinacy' and plikvase blindness will hold
men up under trying circumstances ; but, with
no higher and better qualities, victory would
become but a prelude to debauch and demo
ralization.
We have had a great victory at Somerset,
perhaps the most decisive of the war; yet the
decisive battle remains to be fought. Already,
we have a legion of prophets prophesying an
enduring peace within a narrow limit of
"months." But the fact is, we have only
broken the little finger of tb=o dean.”.
hellion. There is a great work yet to be done,
and he lcl.e moors to keep the popular mind
and muscle in training for that work does
well. When the people become so self-reliant
that disaster cannot prostrate, nor success
make drunk, then the day of final triumph may
be looked upon as very near.
Up to this time, while we have, as a people,
taken reverses mach to heart, we have ,accu
initiated new strength at each reverse. This
Met may rightly be put in evidence of great
national fortitude. Had there been no Bull
Bun, who may say that this immense Union
army had now been afield? Weak men, and
even cowards, may rush to a victorious stand
ard, but none but true men rally to close the
gaps made by disaster. Thousands may be in
at the sack when the fight is done, but none of
these thousands volunteer to enter the deadly
breach. We lost a field and gained an army;
and if the public have been somewhat restive
under prolonged and yet unexplained inaction,
the power that is to crush this rebellion has
been silently accumulating while we waited
and grumbled.
And, in view of all the facts, the American
public has proved itself a very reasonable pub
lic. Contrast the behavior of the Ancerican
people during these long six months of wasting
suspense with the fiery ebullitions of the Bri
tish and Canadian publics upon a remote con
tingency- of war, and our superior training as a
nation is at once manifest. If we have grum
bled, wOmve, notwithstanding, displayed an
unwhimpering patience of the inexplicably
slow march of events, and the heavy de
mands upon the common treasury. We have
displayed a generous measure - of confidence in
our civil and military leaders, and there has
been little, if any, ill 7 natured criticism of pub
lic men by the loyal press.
WE HOPE Mr. Senator IRISH is satisfied,
le has written his preamble and resolution
and they are if appropriately referred." The
Senator grapples with great questions boldly.
The general idea that Representatives and
:senators go to Harrisburg to legislate for
the State and State interests will not be per
mitted to interfere with the Senator's ideas of
public policy. The discovery which we have
been looking for so anxiously in reference to
Gen. FREMONT comes at last from Mr. Senator
Inisit. cc A thorough and prolonged examina
tion of Gen. FRE3IONTIS administration, while
in command," says his resolution, as has failed
to sustain the reports and charges by which
he was assailed, or to disclose any facts calcu
lated to shake the confidence of the country
hi his prudence, courage, and patriotism,
in the opinion of the Senator, a the exigencies
of the public service require that Major Gene
ral CuAntEs Joie FRE3IONT allollld be imme
diately restored to a command in the army."
General FRE3IONT may be, and no doubt is,
a great general. We are glad the Senator has
satisfied hiS mind upon that point. But we
are sorry that he does not imitate the great
general whose cause he espouses. The silence
of General FnE3toxr is a splendid tribute to
his patriotism; lie sees that at this time the
country demands union and harmony, and an
utter avoidance of all partisanship and political
animosity. If he haS been wronged by the
Administration, he knows that the time will
come when his injuries will he redressed.
I,IIIOWS that the great element of our Go
vernmenVo existence is the confidence felt in
those controlling the Government. He knows
that when there is an assault upon the Presi
dent its only result will he to weaken the Exe
cutive bands and demoralize public sentiment ;
and - it would be well if Senator Lisa and his
friends would follow their chief's example.
THE RESOLUTION of Mr. CEsSNA in the State
Assembly should be passed without a division.
It provides that Pennsylvania in her State ca
pacity bll4ll AMMO- the pay most Of hOr giibfa
of the national debt. We should do nothing
to interfere with the operations of the General
Government; and, whether in an individual
capacity as citizens, or a legislative capacity as
representatives, our only purpose should be
the most effectual way of harmonizing public
sentiment, strengthening the public faith, and
giving stability and power to the Adminietra
tiell.
Foreign Trade with the South
Besides expecting cotton and tobacco from
the rebellious South, if the blockade was
broken or the war ended, England and France
foolishly anticipate a great demand for their
respective manufactures, and chuckle over the
idea of Free Trade with the South as con
trasted with the protective Tara, which pru
dence and justice have united in obtaining for
the North. In other words, it is anticipated
that, were the independence and nationality of
the South once recognized, French silks,
French wines and spirits, French ribbons,
French velvets, French perfumes, French
bonnets, French crinolines, French gloves,
;did Pkeheli Bliodg and boots, would be lakgely
imported into the Sbuth, and largely consumed
there. So, on the other side of the
British Channel, there is an overpowering
idea that British niuslins, - British cali
coes, British hose, British broadcloth, Bpi
fish hardware, British cutlery, and a variety
of other British manufactures, are to be
swapped for Southern produce. Let us See.
Who, in the South, are to wear and con
some these English and French products
The number of 'Southern denizens who wear
silks and satins, velvets and broadcloth, bon
nets and gaiters, crinoline. andl - dd gloves, rib
bons and gauzes, muslins and calicoes, lace
and shawls, are comparatively few. An Irish
servant-girl, in Philadelphia, New York, or
Boston, lmys more silk dresses, in each year,
we venture to say, than any Southern lady
does, on the average. As regards kid gloves
and bonnets, Biddy most undoubtedly is a
better customer to France and England than
the Southern dania...,
Where has the bulk of foreign imports been
received and paid for, in all the past years?
Not in Savannah or Charleston, not in Mobile
or Norfolk, not in New Orleans or Richmond,
Natchez or Montgomery-1M iu rhilacleiPliia
and New - York,- Boston - and Baltimore. The
quantity thence supplied to the South is not
extensive. In the cities of Philadelphia and
New York more foreign luxuries are con
sumed, we venture to say, than are consumed
in the whole - South. Judge, then, on what a
shallow foundation the foreign - hope of trade
with the South has been raised.
The Mint
The Congressional Itepresentath-es of Penn
sylvania have something to do, just now, for
the good city of Philadelphia. They are
bound, in justice and by all considerations of
local interest, not to allow that great national
establishment, the Mint in Philadelphia, to be
swamped by any pretext which would erect
another establishment of the same character
irs the adjacent city of New York. The reccnt
Annual Report of Mr. Poubeic, Director of
the Mint, shows how great is the capacity of
that establishment for converting all the bullion
that possibly can be brought to it, into gold
and silver coin of various denominations.
There is not the slightest necessity for the
erection, at vast expense, of a Mint in New
York.
Mr. SNOWDEN, Director of the Mint under
President BUCHANAN, made a report to the
then Secretary - of the Treasury, nearly two
years ago, as to the expediency of establishing
a Branch Mint in New York, the expense of
putting it in operation, and the annual ex
pense of carrying on its business when esta..
blished. He agrees with Mr. PoLLocic on the
Mint here being able to make all the coin re
quired, and further gave an estimate of ex
penses, which; at the present moment, when
the nation has no money, to expend need
lessly, is worthy of the gravest consideration.
Purchasing a site for the necessary' buildings,
constructing them, and providing machinery,
implements, &c., would cost 51,150,000, by
Mr. SIiOWDEN'S estimate. The annual ex
pense (including sal:tries, wages, incidental
expenses, and interest on the cost of con
struction) would be 5134,000. This vast out
lay, this heavy annual charge to be incurred—
for what ? Simply for the honor and glory of
New York t It is rather surprising that, with
their usual moderation, the grasping New
Yorkers do not manoeuvre to have Washing
ton placed on the retired list, as the seat of
Government, and the Capitol, White House,
and Departmental offices bodily removed to
the Island of Manhattan. They have as much
right to that, as to a Mint of their own—and
no more.
Public Amusements.
The second of Wolfsohn and Thomas' classical
soirees will take place to-night at the Foyer of the
Academy of Music. Like their first entertainment,
this will, doubtless, be a magnificent affair, as the
selections have been artistically made, and the Pc' ,
form
er oruer.
Edwin Adams will soon inaugurate a series of
dramatic readings in this city, where he has many
warm friends and admirers. He has no physical
equal among the young, actors of this continent, and
is likewise amiable and anxious.'-
Mr. Forrest and . his dram.ntic company will open
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Monde
week. He will be supp9rted by John McCullough,
who has commended himself to the tragedian by
unusual promise, industry ; and docility. It was
only four years ago that Mr. McCullough assayed
acting; his progress has been rapid, and commen
surate with his ambition.
We are looking toward the Arch-street Theatre,
for the revival of some of those sterling dramas
formerly produced under John Drew's manage
ment. The grand bill of the " Serious Family"
and the ( 4 Comedy of Errors " can now be inau
gurated in better style than ever ; but in the mean
time, we understand, a new scenic piece will be
cast and mounted. The company at this theatre
is the best that we hare had in Philadelphia for
years, and Its resource: for comedy are unllmlied.
Of the ladies, Mesdames Drew, Price, and Henri
are always acceptable. The latter has personal
attractions that heighten the charm of her acting,
and she sings with spirit. Mrs. Baker has a
factious taste to please, as the successor of the re
fined and gifted Charlotte Thompson ; but she is
correct, easy : and animated, and is fast outliving
comparison.
John Gilbert leads the world in character parts
He is the perfection of a fond, ridiculous, generous
old man, and is now a better actor than he was
ten years ago. Shewell and Mortimer ate popular
young men; the latter is the mould of form. His
gesticulation is strained, however, and he is by no
means equal in the excellence of his impersonations.
A young man named Craig is noticeable in the com
pany. Ile has much dignity, self-possession, and
grace We hope to see him promoted. John and
Frank Drew are so well known tha t we reserve a no
tice of them.
The Continental Theatre is still doing the
leading business, having struck the popular
chord with brave, patient, Christian " Uncle
Tom." Legree, as personated here by Mr. T.
Weir, is a most sterling embodiment of the arch
rebel. McKeon, himself, makes a humorous perform
ance of a Yankee Deacon, and St. Clair is fairly re
resented by Mr. Munro, an effieient young man.
Topsy, consigned to Mrs. Chapman, is misconceived
and disgustingly rendered, with odds and ends of
songs and showers of slang expletives. Sam, one
of Legrce's negroes, is facetiou.sly played by some
body ; and Eva—Miss Chapman's Erie—is an epi
tome of tenderness, truth, and innocence. Such
play.- are legitiinate; they stir legitiinate feelings
and awaken legitimate thoughts. They ennoble
the actor's vocation, and make the auditors better
men and women.
Mr. Williams is drawing full houses at the Wal
nut. With his versatile and accomplished lady he
defies rivalry, and has never passed a like successful
season in Philadelphia.
New Publications
Of a monthly Journal of education, entitled " The
.Family and School-Room," edited by Mr. F. D.
Long, a schoolmaster in this city, the numbers of
January and February (all yet published) have
reached us. It contains a variety of short, sensible
articles, and will probably have success and halt: ,
ence. We take leave to suggest more careful
writing, in the critical department. It is too fa
miller, if not yulgar, to describe a publication as
"a spicy monthly journal," and it is equally objec
tionable, when acknowledging a list of subscribers
from the Academy of another gentleman who is
called "Professor," to say that "he first SO
scribed himself, thus proving himself a clever fel
low, as well as having the reputation of being a
good teacher." This seems to moan that a man's
ability (cleverneE•s) is emoted by subscribing to Mr.
Long's Magazine, and that lie also merely gets the
reputation of being a good teacher. The facetia , (pp.
24 and 24) are out of place. Voting folks want
cc-tactilityg better than Joe Millerisms.
AUCTION NOTICE—EXTENSIVE SALE OF BOOTS
AND SHOES.—We would call the attention of buyers
to the large sale of 1,500 cases of boots : shoes, bro
gans, &c., to be offered at auction, this morning,
comprising a very desirable assortment of city and
Eastern manufacture, to be sold by catalogue, foe
net cash, at ten o'clock precisely, by Philip Ford Sr,
Co., auctioneers, at their store, No. 525 Market and
522 Commerce streets. .
STOCKS ANDD. REAL ESTATE, TUESDAY NEXT.
Pamphlet catalogues on Saturday.
Sale on Wednesday, 6,000 shares Pennsylvania
Mining Co.
Er- See Thomas 4- Sons' advertisements, both
sates.
Peterms' De lector Bonds ve the following doacription
of a new altered two-dollar note on the ectoraro Bank,
Oxford, Pa.: Twos altered ; vignette men cutting grain;
two Cupids and figure 2 on right end, man ploughing on
left end. This hag also been snored to tho Salton
Bank, Pa.
THE PRESS. - PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, ISM
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
Special Despatches to " The Prowl,
FROM WASHINGTON.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
THE SKIRMISH IN GEN, HEINTZELMAN'S DIVISION
NOT SO DESPERATE AS FIRST REPORTED.
IMPORTANT ORDER FROM THE WAR DE
PARTMENT ON THE SUPPLY OF ARMS
AND CLOTHING.
&c., &c , &re., arc.
WASHINGTON, January 29
Washington News and Gossip.
Tho sun shines out brightly to-day, and we have
delightful spring weather overhead, but the mud
is almost intolerable.
There is no prospect of the army of the Potomac
making a forward movement, unless cold, freezing
weather sets in, or the rebel forces at Centreville
advance upon us.
A most stringent order has been issued, prohibit
ing the transportation of "spirituous, vinous, or
malt liquors," even for officers of the highest grade,
across the Potomac atter the Ist of Pebruary.
Another order has been enforced prohibiting offi
cers and soldiers of the volunteer service from
riding in omnibuses through the city. This is
owing to the prevalence of the small-pox.
It is stated that a New York party has sold to
the Government a steamship for 8110,000, which
could have been bought in New York city three
months ago for $45,000.
The different Congressional committees are
gradually unfolding some very singular and start
ling Government contracts. The information is,
from appearances, derived from parties who have
been disappointed.
The war expensesure said now to average over
three millions of dollars daily.
A number of vessels ran the Potomac blockade
est night in safety. There was a heavy fog on the
The Cost of Music, for the Army.
The Paymaster General of the Army, in a letter
to Representative 111cPmensou, answering an in
quiry, estimates the annual cost of bands of volun
teer regiments at over 55,000,000, exclusive of the
cost of clothing, subsisting, and transporting the
men composing them. The estimate is founded on
the seven hundred regiments now in the service,
besides the liability to pay each of these musicians,
in all 17,500 men, (as large a force as the whole
army of the United States before the commence
ment of the war), the $lOO bounty, if kept in ser
vice two years, or till tho Cifdiatiekh of hostilities.
Mr. hloPunnsosi last week introduced a bill to dis
charge them from the service on the Ist of March
next.
The following named gentlemen voted, in the
Rouse of Representatives ; against the adoption of
the Senate bill authorizing the President, when he
may deem it necessary for the public interests, to
take possession of the railroads and telegraphs:
Messrs. Allen, Ancona, Blotter, Biddle, Conway,
Crisfield, Diven, Dunlap, Harding, Holman, John
son, Knapp, Law, Leary, May, Menzies, Morris,
Noble, Norton, Pendleton, Robinson, Shiel, Val
landigham, Wadsworth, Ward, White of Ohio,
Wickliffe, and Wilsen.
Gen. Lane's Staff.
The President handed this evening to COL
VAUGHAN commissions for himself and the follow
ing gentlemen, who are to constitute the staff of
Gen. JAMES H. LANE: COL Wit. H. MERRITT,
Lieut. Col. J. IClLrATurcs:, Major VEnrLA.Ncw.
VAR Aerwnne, Major JOHN RITCHIE, Major T. J.
WEED, Capt. Wit A. PHILLIPS, Capt. Wit. O'DoN
NELL, Capt. J. R. Meatuses:, Capt. A. P. PENNELL,
Capt. WlLLtest LYLE, and Capt. VOLNEY HICKON.
COL VAUGHAN also had a social interview with
Secretary STANTON. The above staff officers are to
report forthwith to Major General HUNTER, to be
by him detailed to Gen. LANE. They leave for
the West to-morrow, to enter active service.
Attempted Desertions.
A man by the name of THORNE, the proprietor
of the White Horse tavern, about nine miles from
the city, was arrested near Good Hope last night.
He had in his wagon three soldiers dressed in ci
tizens' clothes. lie was endeavoring to facilitate
their escape, and was committed to prison an the
charge.
The Fight near Washington.
A second despatch has been received from Gen.
Iltanrzetstasr, who says that further inquiry has
satisfied him that the number of rebels killed by a
portion of the New York Thirty-seventh Regiment,
last night, was only nine, and not twenty-nine, as
originally telegraphed by him.
The Remains of Colonel Peard.
The body of Lieut. Colonel PEARD, of the Ninth
Massachusetts, 'who died yesterday, at Munson's
Hill, of paralysis, was this afternoon placed in the
cars under a military escort for transmission to Mil
ford. MaSSEtchusettS.
The iiiirestigations and the Philadelphia
Arsenal.
Messrs COYODE and ODELL, of the Committee
on the " Conduct of the War," we learn, have ex
, tended their investigations to the Philadelphia Ar
sena], and, after a most thorough and laborious ex
amination of the affairs of that institution, express
themselves entirely satisfied with the condition and
management of that department of the publio ser
vice. These gentlemen have manifested some
surprise that General Mews should have stated
to the committee that the indebtedness of the
Quartermast<r's Department at Philadelphia was
but four millions of dollars, when it was fourteen
millions. An exhibit of the requisitions, books,
and mode of conducting the business between the
Quartermaster's office at Philadelphia and the Quar
termaster General's office In this city deal
fail to convince these gentlemen that General
MEIGS CORK with a very little effort, have
convinced these gentlemen himself as to the pre
cise condition of the department at Philadelphia,
and that, too, without going outside of his own
offioe. There appears to be a &live here, on the
part of some of the leading officials, to do all in
their power to deprive Philadelphia of receiving
any share of the Government work. Should they
succeed, hundreds of poor families in Philadelphia
would be deprived of the means of making, a
livelihood.
More Trouble in the Sickles Brigade.
There has a new trouble arisen in the Sickles
Brigade, which appears to have grown out of the
jealousy - which exists amongst some of the officers.
During the recent temporary absence of ••General
SICKLES, Colonel HALL, the senior colonel of the
brigade, acted as brigadier general. In some way,
which is not explained, perhaps for prudential
reasons, be gave offence to some of the officers, and
is now under arrest on charges preferred by Lieut.
ELLWOOD. These charges, whatever they are, are
said to have been instigated by Lieutenant Colonel
PATTEN, who was in the Nicaragua affair. Lieut.
Colonel PARNUM, also one of the Nicaragua ad
venturerS, heeame highly excited, and tore off his
shoulder straps. The whole trouble appears to
have assumed a serious character, and will no
doubt be thoroughly investigated. Gen. SICKLES
is expected to arrive in the city to-morrow morn
ing. The adjutant of the Second Regiment of
Sicer.rs' brigade,. Janes W. POWELL, Jr., has beim
appointed to a SedOha Reatteiiiiiq is the regular
army, and Quartermaster PowELL, of the same re
giment, has been appointed surgeon in the army.
He is assigned to this station, as is stated, as an
oculist and elitist.
The Potomac River! )
The Leslie went down to Indian Head yesterday
and reports that some ten or twelve vessels ran the
blockade yesterday by daylight. None of them
were fired at. The steamer Reliance, and one or
two transports, started down from Indian Head last
night, and sixty or seventy shots weee fired at
them, but with what result is not known, as no
vessel has come through since. •
General Sturgis_
General STURGIS. of Missouri, had an interview
with Secretary STANTON this morning.
The Supply of Arms and Military Sup
plies—lmportant Order of the Secretary
of War.
The urgent necessity which required the imme
diate purchase of arms, clothing, and other inilitarY
supplies from foreign countries having ceased, the
Secretary of War has ordered :
First. That no further contracts be made by
this Department, or any bureau thereof, for any
article of foreign manufacture that can be produced
or manufactured in the United States.
Seoond. All outstanding orders, agencies, autho
rities, licensed for the pnrchase of arms, clothing,
or anything else in foreign countries, or of foreign
manufacture for this Department, are revoked and
annulled.
Third. All persons claiming to have any con
tract. bargain, agreement, order, warrant, license,
or authority of whatsoever nature, from this depart
ment, or any bureau thereof, for furnishing arms,
clothing, equipments, or anything else, to the United
States, are required within fifteen days from this
date to give written notice of such contract and
jits purport, with a statement in writing of what
has been done under it, and to file a copy thereof
with the Secretary of War.
Fourth. All contracts, orders, and agreements
fur any supplies, should be in writing, and signed
by the contracting parties, and the original, or a
copy thereof, filed, according to paragraph 1,049 of
the regulations. with the head of the proper bureau.
it is seldom that any necessity can prevent a con
tract from being reduced to writing, and even
when made by telegraph its terms can speedily be
written and signed ; and every claim founded upon
any pretended contract, bargain, agreement, order,
warrant, whichnotice
d a
authority, an
c o o r p l y license crow file a
i aoutst a nding,
accordance o
with this order, within the period mentioned, shall
be • deemed and held to be prima facie fraudulent
and void, and no claim thereof will be allowed or
paid by this department, unless upon full and satis
factory proof of its validity.
Escape of a Union Man from New Orleans.
Mr. FLANDERS, formerly secretary of the New
Orleans and Opelousai Railroad, has succeeded in
reaching this city. He intends to give testimony
before the Departments as W the Oda of o.tstin.
feeling in New Orleans. He seems to think that
the Union sentiment of some of the people there
has been eptirely obliterated.
Reconnoitring near Fairfax.
A equad of the Pennsylvania Third Cavalry
made a reconnoissance near Fairfax last night.
They found the rebels in force, and after making
a careful survey came back to the camp in safety.
The Health of General McClellan.
general MCCLELLAN is again out on active duty.
Ills presence once more among the troops is hailed
With delight,
THE WAR IN KANSAS.
IMPORTANT OILDNE OF OEN. HUNTER
THE SOUTHERN EXPEDITION ABOUT TO START.
GEN. HUNTER TO COMMAND IT.
LEAVENWORTH, Jan. 29.—The following general
order, issued by Major General Hunter, has caused
a sensation in civil and military circles :
"In the expedition about to be started South
from this department, (called in the newspapers
General Lane's Expedition,) it le the intention of
the major general commanding this department, to
command in person, unless otherwise expressly
ordered by the Government.
" Transportation not having been supplied, we
must go without it. All tents, trunks, chests, chairs,
camp•tables, camp-clothes,. Sc., must be at once
ones stared or abandoned.
"The general commanding takes in his valise but
one change of clothing, and no officer or soldier
will carry more—the surplus room in the knapsack
must be reserved for ammunition and provisions.
Every officer and soldier will carry his own cloth
ing and bedding.
"The general commanding has applied to the
Government for six brigadier generals, to be ap
pointed from the senior colonels. To enable him
to do this in accordance with the order on the gab
ject., each colonel will immediately report the date
on which he was mustered into the service of the
United States. • D. HUNTER,
" Major General Commanding."
A Forward Movement
OTTERVILLE, Missouri; January 2P.—The Wive
went foreshadowed by the preparations of the - past
week has taken place. One division, under the
command of Jeff. C. Davis, has already taken up
its march for the South. They left Marseilles yes
terdaymorning. Their destination is supposed to
be Springfield.
The division consists of five regiments, the Eighth
and Twenty•second Indiana, the Thirty•seventh LEH
nois, and Ninth Missouri, accompanied by two. bat
teries of twenty-four pieces and three companies of
cavalry, under the command of Major Hubbard.
From the skill and energies of General Davis
important results are predicted.
The next division, under General Turner, is ex-
Peeted to !eye telft9reell' 9r Fridoy.
Emissaries from General Price, bearing commis
sions.. signed by him, are busily recruiting through
all this section, and a number have been captured
and brought in. Documents were found upon
them authorizing them to enlist soldiers for from
three to twelve months, or during the war. Thore
are about fifty prisoners here awaiting the order of
the provost marshal general.
The Expedition Against Jeff Thompson.
CIIICACO, Jan. 29.—A special despatch from
Cairo, to the Journal, states that the forces com
prising the expedition against Jeff Thompson re
port the country beyond Charleston as infested with
guerilla bands, who plunder every one, Union and
rebel alike. They went nearly to Sykestown. Gen.
Paine has determined to occupy Oharleston. For
that_ purpose a regiment of infantry and a detach
ment of cavalry will remain 'at that place.
A large rebel mail, containing several hundred
letters, has been captured above Cairo, on the Mis
souri. It ethbraeed letters of importance from
Bowling Green and other rebel camps.
The Upper Potomac
POINT OF Rooas, Jan. 28.—Last night the mo
notony of camp life was varied by a theatrical per
formance in camp, tendered by a corps composed
exclusively of members of Colonel Geary's regi
ment, and to which &large number of citizens, with
their families, together with Gen. Banks' staff,
with their ladies, were invited. A rustic stage,
with a drop curtain and dressing•rooms, was erec
ted near the centre of the camp, the whole enclosed
with canvas. In front of the stage and in the
form of an amphitheatre, were seats for three
hundred persons, and surrounding this were a suc
cession of camp fires, tending to dry and rarity the
night atmosphere as well as to add to the romance
of an entertainment.
Special trains brought delegations of spectators ,
from Sandy Hook, Frederick, and intermediate
stations, a very considerable portion of whom
were ladies, escorted by their male relatives and
officers of rank. Not less than two hundred ladies
lerit their charms to grace the oceaeion. On the
arrival of the trains, wagons were in readiness to
convey the passengers to the camp, half a mile dis
tant. On the arrival of the train from Frederick,
some disappointment was felt, to learn that Gen.
Banks was not present, he having left for Wash
ington at noon in a special train ; but he was repre
sented by several members of his staff, with their
ladies, as well as the veteran Brigadier General
Abercrombie:and his fatuity, Col. Geary acitoM
poring them .
--naau—aanta rose at eight. A series of Ethiopian
performances were first presented. Next followed
the play of the " Last Man," next "The Toodles "
and the entertainment closed with " Bombastes
Furioso," happily adapted to the present political
state of the country. Among the music performed
was, for the first time, the Geary Grand March,
composed by the leader of the regimental band,
and s capital piece of music it was pronounced to
be by competent judges.
Of course, under the circumstances, the perform
ances should not be scrutinized with a critical eye,
but they were creditable to the actors. The "parts"
of the " Last Man," and " Toodles," would have
been loudly applauded in any metropolitan theatre.
Everything was conducted with the greatest de
corum, but S - o g.toat, wee the arralety to witness the
performance find invited guests were frequently
incommoded by the pressure of officers and privates
of the regiment.
FREDERftK, Jan. 28.—Later intelligence from
Williamsport shows that the report of shelling by
the rebels at dam No. 5, on Sunday, was correct,
but no material damage was done. It was by a
detachment of Jackson's command, probably for
the purpose of testing our strength at that place.
A touching incident transpired yesterday in the
First Michigan Cavalry. Major Town, of the Third
battalion, who has been in ill health since the or
ganization of the regiment, left his quarters for
home, probably taking a final leave of the service_
He was escorted thence to the cars by all the com
missioned, and several non-commissioned officers of
the regiment, who bade him an affecting adieu.
The affair was spontaneous and impromptu. and the
outpouring of feelings of sympathy and esteem.
Colonel Brodhead hus recently been heard from,
and is looked for to return to his command in a few
days. Second Lieutenant Sherman, Company I, of
the same regiment, and recently of General Banks'
escort, has been transferred to the command of
Company G.
In the New York Ninth, First Sergeant Lanning,
of Company D, was unanimously elected second
lieutenant, and presented with a splendid sword,
steel scabbard, belt and sash, by the privates of his
company. Capt. Allen Rutherford, of Company F,
was on the 9th instant appointed major in place of
Allerbury, promoted by Governor Morgan. The
appointment gives general satisfaction.
A special order prohibits commissioned officers of
all the regiments, as well as the non-commissioned
officers and privates, from visiting the city, except
upon a pass countersigned by the brigadiers.
Dr. G. L. Pancoast, of Pennsylvania, late sur
geon to the Second Brigade, has been transferred to
Gen. Casey's brigade, near Washington.
From California.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21.—The weather is still
rainy.
The money market is very tight, and business has
been suspended on account of the weather.
The State Legislature re-assembled at Sacramento
yesterday. Most of Uhl city of Sacramento is still
under water. The last inundation, however, caused
but little damage to the houses there.
Sax FRANCISCO, Jan. 22.—The rainy weather
continues.
The members of the Legislature, at Sacramento,
pass to and from the capitol building in small boats.
A proposition to adjourn the session to. San Fran
cisco was debated yesterday, and will probably be
passed finally this evening. The whole Legislature
is expected to arrive in this city to-night.
The steamer St. Louis sailed yesterday, for
Panama, with ninety passengers and $87:1,000 in
treasure. of which 5600,000 is consigned to New
York.
The ship Dashing TTrave sailed to-day, for
New York.
The War in Missouri.
ROLL,k ; Jan.' 27.—A gentleman who left his home
in Green county, a few miles from Springfield, on
Wednesday, arrived here yesterday. lie says that
there are no entrenchments being built at Spring.
field, and but little uneasiness is manifested by
Price or his officers. There is a general cry far re
inforcements. The accounts do not agree as to the
strength of the enemy.
He met a lug . ° number of Federal troops at Leba
non, and our pickets were but several miles from
that place.
A skirmish bad taken place near Lebanon on the
entrance of our troops, in which a rebel captain
'was killed and several men taken prisoners.
Government trains are constantly moving west
ward, but the roads are almost impassable, owing
to the depth of the sand.
Arrival of Steamers
NEW YonE, Jan. 29.—The steamship City of
New York, from Liverpool, has arrived. Her Eu
ropean advices were received via Cape Race, and
published on Friday last.
PonmaNn. Jan. 29.—The steamer North Ante
riC27l, from Liverpool, arrived this morning. Her
dates Fare to the-4th inst., and have been antici
pated.
NEW YonK, Jan. 29.—The steamer Gfavrott,
from Liverpool. has arrived. Her dates have been
anticipated.
The Cape Race retegraph Station
ST. Jonas, N F., Jan. 29.--The House opened
quietly yesterday. The Governor,_in his speech,
alluded in flattering terms to the Cape Race tele.
graph rtatior., and stated the probability that the
British Government would place a steam vessel at
Cape Race, and make a change in the postal ar
rangements for Newfoundland.
The Steamer Arabia Detained
NEw l!onii. Jam. 20.—Thu royal-thin Aidtiiia
Arabia will Sail for Liverpool at six o'clock to
morrow morning, with thirty-seven passengers, and
$259,000 in specie. Cyrus W. Field is among the
passengers.
Jeff Thompson Still at Large.
Csmo, Jan. 29.—The sip! ditlon whioh left
Bird's Point Iturt Saturday in pursuit of the
guerilla chieftain, Jeff Thompson, returned last
evening unstioesiful, haying ospatrai a9thing of
iTarrtantl.
XXXVIITII COMIRESS--FIRST SESSION,
WAsIIINUTON, Jan. 29,1862
SENATE.
Mr, WILSON (Union), of 11Ihotouri, oroxontoil tho
credentials of John B. Henderson, appointed Senator
from Missouri to fill the vaeaniy caused by the expulsion
of Polk. llis credentials were rend, and Mr. Henderson
took the oath of office.
Mr. HALE (Rep.), of New Hampehire, from the Naval
Committee, made a report on the memorial for a Orman
mail, and asked to he dimeharged from the further c•n
siiteratinn-of the subject.
On motion of Mr, ANTHONY (Rap.), of Rhode Inland,
rt resolution was taken lip providing for the distribution
of certain documents loidonging to the seceded members
among the present members of the Senate. Adopted.
HOWE (Rep.), of Wisconsin, offered a resolu
tion culling nil the President for the her of cavalry
mustered into service, distingnishing those mounted by
States, and a statement of 110 w many aro accessary for
the efficiency or the service. Adopted.
HALE (Rep.), of New Hannishire„offerml a reso
lution for taking down and breaking up the ships
A/0,0)m and Virginia. Referred to the Nara' Com
mittee.
Secret Ses,aost%
On motion or Mr. MERMAN (Rep.), or Ohio, thu
rattolfition in relatioia to (secret 41,,510nt• eßlat,
Hottfie of Congress was taken op.
Mr. SHERM&N offerei the Mtlowing as a substitute
for the Ist section :
"During the present rebellion, if any member of the
Senate or House of Representatives shall arise in place,
and state that the President desires Immediate action on
any matter pertaining to the suppression of the rebel
lloh, the galleries shall bo cleared, and the 11141111 AP shall
then state the action desired and the reasons therefor,
Fuld such House shall determine, without debate, whether
to proceed to the consideration of the subject. If decided
in the affirmative, the debate on the subject shall be con
fined to five minutes, and a vote taken before the ad
journment, unless two-thirds otherwise decide iprovideti,
that this rule shall not interfere with the previous .mes
tion in the House."
On the auggention of Mr. COLLAMER (Rep.), of Ver
mont, Mr. Sherhain's tananditieht Wait ifia.lll6.l so as tv
strike nut the clause requiring that a final tote shall ho
taken before klIb011r)1111ellt.
Mr. SUMNER (Rep.), of MassnehnPetts, had somn
doubt about the policy of any restriction of the debate to
five minutes.
Mr. HALE thought if anything was required it was
this very restriction. As far as lie knew, an executive
session was not more favorable toe short debate. lie re
et,llseted that One winker occupied the floor for three
weeks, and columns of the Notional inie/ligenc,m were
filled with the report of the speech.
Mr. Sherman's amendment was :ulopted.
Mr. COLLA MICR, of Vermont, moved to amend
the second section to read that if any Senator or member
of the Rouse of Representatives betray. publish, disclose,
or reveal any debate, conversation, or proceedings had
in eceret session, he shell ha Axpiille.l_ Adopted_
The joint resolution, as amended, was then adopted.
Staff Officers iii the Army.
On motion of Mr. WILSON (Rep.), of Maesachneetts,
the bill to provide for the organization of a staff to be
attached to the divisions of the army, regular and volun
teer forces, was taken up.
Mr. FESSRNDRN (Rep.) said there was a great ten
deni-i= to ihZ-FeAU , Aleens and sank in the. Assisi ,
really there was no necessity. He objected to those por
tions of the bill making a large increase in this respect,
and hoped the chairinan of the Military Cleminitteo
would set hie face against such unnecessary expense.
Mr. WILSON believed that the officers provided
in the bill were necessary ; Ind. perhaps, on care
ful examination, it might not be necessary to increase the
number of officers.
After further discussion, the bill was laid over
The Bill in Relation to Sutlers.
On motion of Mr. WILSON, the bill in relation to ant
lers was taken up, the question being on the amendment
abolishing sutlers and allowing the. Quartermaster Gene
ral mud Commissary General to furnish certain articles.
Mr. WILSON said that, on consultation with of
ficers of the army and others, he had come to the coo
t:111bl thitt QrigißA 14!!, ptrmittO.
but limited their sales to certain articles, was preferable
to the bill abolishing sutlers. En moved to amend the
first section of the original bill, by allowing the Inspec
ter General to permit the sale of certain articles by sut
lers. Agreed to.
SRERAIAN (Rep.) moved an amendment, that if
a sutler shall violate the rules of sale be shall be dis
missed. Agreed te.
The Lill woo then riuged.
The Uase of Senator Bright.
The ease of Senator Bright was then taken up
Mr. SAULSBURY (Dern.), of Delaware, proceeded to
speak at length. He said that when the people made re
presentatives they were seldom wise. The Senator from
Massachusetts, in sonorous sentences, hail assailed the
Senator from Indiana. The names of Catitine and Ar
nold seemed less hateful, because they had received his
censure, and their future fame will shine more brightly,
because they had not received his praise. No age could
furnish such an example of injustice as the action of his
peers toward the Senator from Indiatia. He contended
that the real issue was, whether the letter written to
Davis was calculated to give aid and comfort to a
pudic enemy. He claimed that the letter was a simple
and common letter of introduction. No injury to
the Government was intended or could possibly result
from such a letter. The address of the letter was a mere
matter of form, and by no possible argnment could be
constituted as a matter of offence, Be contended that the
second letter, of September, written to Mr Fitch, WAR no
part of the record in this case. If he interpreted the
language of that letter correctly, he would say, though
the speech might subject him to ostracism, that he, and
tens of thousands with bim, stand proudly by it to-day.
The Senator from Indiana was opposed to a principle,
and believed, as he (Mr. Saulsbury) believed, that com
promise was better than coercion.
But the Government, not heeding the voice of the ma
ority, had not distinguished between a mob and deep.
reeled ascontent and revolution. Mn¢ had bean hounded
and persecuted by a venal press, which dare not utter a
noble thought for fear that the modern cormorants, who
devour the substance of the people and destroy the credit
of the Government; have been imprisoned without a
charge or hearing in American Bastiles more loathsome
than disgraced the barbarous days of epain. But while
he had a seat on this floor as a loyal Senator from a
loyal State, notwithstanding the calunmy - that lit came
from a State that \ViVi once on the point of revolt,
he w ould act as became an American Senator, whether
detraction or the Bastile be hie fate. He contended,
and referred to the instructions of the Secretary of
State to the foreign ministers in April as assuming,
that there was no war. He said the Secretary of State
bad said as memo and as noble things as were ever ut.
tered. He'contended that air. Bright had never opposed
the Government He simply kept Quiet, and let the
Government do as it pleased. Ire knew that men as loyal
no ever breathed were under suspicion. Such things
only weaken the cense. If we would succeed in the
restoration of the Union, we must be just turd fear not.
It intolerance rule the hoar, and men are proscribed and
expelled on suspicion, such means pervert the Constitu
tion, sod only hasten its destruction.
Mr. DAVIS (U.) replied to Mr. Saulsbury, sustaining
the position he had asserted in his former remarks. Ho
referred to Mr. Wight's course, as not hecing rated for
the measures to support the Government or subdue the
rehepifin: thnneli in...ssid Le ono net 0-‘ll.llipaa elbc• • a
Care 1111 y.
afr. BRIGHT (Derr.), of Indiana, said that he was on
a trial which involved the loss of his seat here, and
perhaps his reputati.n. Of the former. he cared little
about, but the latter lie cared EL good deal for, and he
thought, in justice to him. the Senator should examine
his record. If he would take the trouble to examine his
record he would find no such votes and uo such sentiments
as the Senats r had imputed to him. He would find that
lie ever denied the right of MCOSBIOII, as long ago as
Hr. Calhoun, and an the Senate bad spoken againet any
such right.
Mr. HOWE (Rep ) asked if he could refer him to any
speech made at the last session where Mr. Bright had
denied the right of secession
Mr. BRIGHT said he was not mach r•iven to speech
nuMing ; tint he referred to the speech when he said.
•t There were three parties is the Sevte t &c." He was
afraid the ileliator from itentricky lmd leaned upon out
side influences till he took it for granted that no good
could come out of Nazareth.
Dir. PAVia, The °,tnnitor charges me with loaning
upon outside influences. If he wants to carry 1113 war
into Africa, I am ready to meet him there.
Mr.. BRIGHT. The Senator from Kentucky cannot
alarm me, I understand him, and no doubt he does
If lie did not examine the record, how did he get the in
formation with which to stand here, as he does, and mis
represent mel I deny, in tote, that the record will fur
nish Lim any such facts or sentiments as those with which
be charges me.
Mr. DAMS said he had made the same statements
before. to give the gentleman a chance to correct them.
Mr. BRIGHT. I did, at the conclutiion of y our speech.
Mr. DAVIS aontimiori so serer to the 10.t05
of Bright, and said be did not rah:represent him.
Dir.BRIGHT. Will the Senator allow ate a moment!
Mr. DAVIS. No, sir ; no, sir.
Mr. BRIGHT. Then, sir, I will take it after you con-
The Chair called the Senators to order.
Mr. DAVIS asked the Senator to point out one coer
cive measure he had voted for. When the resolution was
ktroduced Wedging Congress to levy a tris of a hundred
and fifty millions, the Senator front Ind'ana was in his
seat, but when the vole AMR taken he was out. The
Senator from Indiana had a duty to perform here. He
had no enmity against bins, and he would have been re
joiced could he have shown a vote for a measure to ena
ble the Government to sustain itself.
Zlr. FESSENDEN (Rep.) said he had examined the
record, though not fully, but as far as his recollection
went there were no yeas and nays taken on the votes the
gentleman from Kentucky had mentioned.
Mr. BRIGHT said—Aa the Senator from Maine has
risen—though he was a political opponent and he had no
claims on him—and lie • (Mr. Bright) was accidentally
on the Finance Committee, of which he (Mr. Fe,:seeden)
had charge, he would ask him what had been his (Mr.
Bright's) course in th s committee in reference to all the
moneyed measures of the Government
Mr. FESSENDEN. I will say that according to my
recollection, in Committee of Finance, when all these
measures were considered, and when the Senator was
present—and I believe he is pretty constant in his attend
ance—they received no - opposition from him, but had his
fullest concurrence.
Mr. BRIGHT said he had asked the question not be
cause the Senator from Kentucky had any right to cats
\ chise him, but to relieve the Senator from a great deal of
the trouble lie seemed to be borrowing about his course.
Mr. DATES explained that in what he said about car
rying the war into Africa he meant no threat. If the
Senator had nuy explanation to make.he was willing to
hear it.
Mr. BRIGHT. I have no explanation to make. lam
a man of peace, and desire peace.
Mr. DAVIS said he was a man of pence, also, and
meant no threat. He referral again to Mr. Bright's
votes and action and said the Senator had made one're
mark in bad taste when he had said, o I know you."
What did he mean's. Did he mean to threaten met.
Did the remark convey a menace against Mb
-
MrItICIIT. I was not conscious or having altered
a threat against the gentleman front Kentucky. I have
no idea, from what I know of him, that he would be de
terred from doing his duty by a threat I don't know
whether he thinks I would be or not. lie can make the
experiment.
Mr. DAYIS said he was on peaceful relations with
every Senator.
Mr. BRIGIIT. So am I.
Mr. DAVIS continued He contended that the vote 3
of the Senator, and Ida come and action on the reaoht
tion for levying a tax, were buiticient grounds for his ex
pulsion.
The Senate then went into executive seseion, and sub
sequently adjourned.
ROUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
===W
The legislative. executive, and judicial bill NV • taken
nn and paned. Among its provisions aro the follovin t
vie: that nothing in this net shall prevent hereafter a
reduction of salaries, and that the mileage uow due by
law shall be paid as soon as certified by the preriding
officer of each house, but shall be no construction for
mileage beyond what is allowed by the existing law,
namely, mileage for each - regular session only. The bill
makes appropriations merely for objects authorized by the
existing statutes.
Mr. LOVEJOY Of oi,), of Il from did, Commit
tee on Agricultural Affairs, reported a !bill appropriating
$3.000, to be expended under the direction of the Secre
tary of the Interior, for the purchase of Upland cotton
seed for general distribution through the Patent Office.
Passed.
The Pay of VOilllltt'Pr Offiere%
- The HOllBl3 posted the bill providing that in all rases
where a volunteer regiment hoe been, or shall be. raised
to the minimum standard, the Colo ael or othrr field offi
cer, who shall have been cetaiwiteloatel siteli, shalt be
entitled to receive the pay and allowance established by
law for their respective grades, from the time they were
severally authorized in writing by the President, Secre
tary of War, or Governor of their State, to raise such a
regiment; provided, however, that in no Case shall such
pay relate back more than three months prior to such
regiment being raised to the minimum standard. The
provisions or this bill also to apply to captains whose pay
shall extend back iixonthg.
The Military PWL4PSSIOII of Railroad and Tete'.
graph. Lines
Mr. 'BLAIR (Rep.), of 3lissonri, urged the passage
of the Senate bill authorizing the President, in certain
cases, to take possession of railroad and telegraph lines,
when. in his judgment, the public safety nifty require it.
Ile (Mr. Dials) :es:plained that the ;Imola &lion of the
bill is to regulate a n d limit the power already possessed..
Mr. WICKLIFFE (Union), of Kentucky, inquired
whether the gentleman maintained that civilians could
be forced into the military service against their will II
Mr. lILAIR replied that if civilians do nut wish to be
placed under military law, they could escape by resign
ing their positions on the railroads. . -
Mr. VALLANDIGIIAM (Dem.).. of Ohio: asked
whether, under the - principle maintained by the gentle
man, it would not be competent for the Secretary of the
Navy to take possession of ships- and other private pro..
petty
Mr. BLAIR. Unquestionably.
Mr. VALLANDIGHAIif never heard of Bilol4 a
principle.
Mr. BLAIR. I tell the gentleman that the Secretary
of the Navy bee already that power. without the plumage
of a Lill to authorize him to take pow:Won of private
ships.
Mr. VALLANDIGHAM. That I.lnny. But if the
power axial", why page the bill
Mr. BLAIR. In order to regulate the power.
Mr. VALLANDIGHAM. If midi appropriation or
Property can he made by virtue of the Constitution, no
law could limit the power.
Mr. BLAIR. I deny the proposition. The Govan.
went has the power to take private property for liar pub
lic me.
Mr. RICHARDSON (Dem.), or Illinois, objected to
that part of the IN which propostst M place Private CM:
ploy esu under the minden of war.
Mr. BLAIR further explained that the bill does net
compel the tithing ticetscision of railroa4s and telegraphy
The power was to lie exercised only in .1:1WH of military
necessity. We might be compelled to make a draft
and bring civilians into service as soldiers. This.
would Inl competent. ituppneu we wimt to transport
troops maidenly, and the railroad employees decline to
serve, we would be necessarily obliged to j, , c•about to find
other means of transportsstion, and might lose an op
portunity to strike a blow. He had been informed in
high military quarters that the passage of Line bill wit.:
eminently necessary.
Tho bill wee then passel—yeas 113, nays Ste:
The Ti , i4i4iiPy Nate 11311.
The Homo mewled the coetihlerafien of the treasury
'lota bill.
Mr. PENDLETON (Dem.), of Ohio, said MY had es
unlined every law passed front the inundation. of the
Government to the present time, and found this bill (113-
ftentially different from any of them. It thin bill shall
natal we shall depart front the nettled financial policy or
the Government, unit involve ourselves in ,lieuniers
against which we have been warned by the wise•men
who in other days administered the Government. Ile
believed the Government has reached a crisis in itmhis
tory, and We approach a period in legislation when we
are to determine
,the oinestion of Its continuance. By
wisdom we may overcome the evila of Stieti6)ll. By the
exercise of our great power and resources we may be
able to conquer ; but the. Government cannot main
tain Moth by the accumulated and manifo
e ld dan
grs - which follow in the wake d uns , mtel
and illegal Government currency. The notes to be
issned by ibis bill are to be made a legal tender. This
would impair the obligation of every eontract. :nal dis
turb every basis an which every judgment, decree, and
vt Hirt is rendered. Though a party in entitled to de
mand one thing, you tell hint he must be satisfied with
another. The bill, in effect, releases partite; to a contract
Oil one side without satisfaction to those on the tuber. It
eceneed to bial that tht,lanpurge tkt, Clot,Altutlo'a,
the weight of authority* which he quoted, is that Congress
cannot do what is proposed by this bill. Paper cannot
lie substituted for coin as it tender in payment of debts.
The legal tender is the constitutional standard or value,
and cannot be overthrown. But he went further, tind
denied the power of the Federal Government to issue any
such notes at contemplated, whether as a legal tender or
not.
rt.perch of Mr. Gurley on the Conduct of the
The note bill was then laid slide, and the army appro
priation bill taken np.
alr. GURLEY (Rep.), of Ohio, said it was useless to
attempt to disguise a fact now almost everywhere recog
nized, that we mast have a more active and practical war
the CahlEa, bat rdm-o•
daily in the field, or we may prepare for a foreign and
domestic war of several years' duration. Proceeding as
at present, with our military munpaign, it would be no
strange thing to have the Southern Confederacy
acknowledged by the foreign Powers, and our Go
vernment would then stand before the civilized
world humiliated and disgraced. Our artily has
long been ready, and our soldiers were burning with
the desire to strike at the traitors. We had earnest
ly emit about for a bold and daring leader, ready for the
great contest, awl it was painful to confess, at this late
day, that the country had looked in vain for a cowman
der.in-chief exhibiting the will and the requiaite enter
prise and genius to lead our Mrees on to victory. He
asked, What stood in the way of meeting the enemy
Was it the fear that somebody would be hurt, or did the
ghost of Bull Rim hover about the minds of our con,-
Mending Merida i We !ILA let!! more Men 1!y tisane
and sickness during the last five months than we
should have probably lost in half a dozen general
engagements, and hundroda of millions of money had
been spent, and one of the largest armies of the
world been gathered to remain comparatively idle, and
become weak and demoralized by inactivity. If we de
sired the respect of oue own people, and the moral sup
port of ti,, world ' we would strike out boldly for victory,
and feint to good powder and strong time; to well
aimed guns and to God. It would be better to meet with
occasional reverses than to remain inactive. If we did
not fight with justice, right, and human freedom on our
side, our people would become discouraged, the Treasury
bankrupt, Vaal the .Government brought into contempt.
Did a general stand in the way to hold in check more
than half a million of uteri I Take him out of the way.
Give his place to another if there be nn other
remedy. Generals, of themselves, are nothing in this
contest when thrown into the balance against the honor
and integrity of the Viddia. If the Ahgel a/MAUI Coin
manded our forces and failed tont:well against the enemy,
lie would petition the Court to which he holds allegiance
for his instant diFMllsal. This war had reached a point,
where kid gloves, pleasant words, and gilded promises
were of no use. The hour demanded hard words and
harder blows. The contest must close either la the ruin
of a Republic that has been the admiration of the world,
awl, possibly, the destruction of civil and religious free
dom in America, or in the perfect supremacy of law and
order and the ;debility of our inatitntiona. Ho had faith
in the latter result, for revolutions move the world for
ward, and never backward.
He asked the Glerk to read an article front the Rich
mond Dispatch, showing up our military blunders. Its
truthfulness, he said, could not be denied. We had let
slip golden opportunities for crushing this rebellion, and
of achieving brilliant victories. The great cause of dis
satisfaction among our troops was that they were not
permitted to strike at the rebels. Ile preferred no charges
against the Commander-in-Chief; but, in his judgment,
tbe man did not live who could siivialusfully cOrinflarSl
600,000 men scattered over a territory of two thousand
miles, yet the destiny of this Republic had long hung
upon the volition of the will of a single man. No other
Government invested its generals with such unlimited
authority. No man had been found great enough to use
the currents command of even ;300,000 soldiers. A part
of the tremendous 'burden thrown upon the shoulders of
our young general should be removed and divided so as
to call outllw best energies of [behest officers and secure
a general unity of action. Time far, our commanders
hod been the victims of some fixed, unalterable plan—
the creation of one mind—which plan had accomplished
but one marked result—it had prevented five hmalrel
thousand men from attempting precisely what they came
together to accomplish—that was to light and whip the
enemy. The very men who must receive the shock.of
battle were those udin complained the most of inactivity_
Were the question left to them, ten out of twelve would
say there had been no necessity for the delay of the }cast
four months. Ile revealed no seeret when he Mated
that the great plan was to strike at all points-simple
impossibility. Every arrangement was to be made in
Missouri, Kentucky. and Virginia, so that as by a single
tick of the clock all would rash upon the enemy at once,
and crush the rebellion at a single blow. What
ever our a r my accentidished moat be ea the troops
In Kentucky lied gloriously done—not by a signal
from Washiegton ; but by striking at the enemy
1111,011 00 fastua• Knr. nhonld Ma great
army of the - Union be idle when soldiers awl civniens
everywhere were imploring for action ! East Tennessee
has acted for ten thousand men for her defence against
the rebels. The prayer bad been answered by the an
nouncement that no troops could be spared from the army
of the Potomac; yet there were absent from that army a
few days ago—and it was about the general average—on
lmsiness or pleasure, or other of decks, nearly one thousand
(deers {lll4 fleT4ll th4lleana PflYfile.ii — an Mai, Of theln
selves, as large awns required to save Tennessee. It was
not necessary toga to Tennessee for nn illustration of the
want of enterprise and daring on the part of the controlling
malinger of the army - . Ile had it, on authority - which
he could not question, that scene three weeks ago from
ten to fifteen thousand Confederates in the neighborhood
of Romney were virtually in the power of a division of
our mmy, numbeting, about forty thousand. General
Lander tent a messenger to General Kelly, saying, in
substance, "We have got them now, certain, join me,”
and General Kelly, without the knowledge of such mes
senger, sent one of his own bearing. a similar message.
Meanwhile, one of these generals telegraphed to General
Banks to advance on one side, while lie advanced upon
the other; but, unfortunately, he telegraplied at the
genie time to heFulinartera in reference to what WAS
going on, when an answer came, in the form of an or.
der, not to advance accompanied by a reprimand for
even the susgestion of such a movement. That the bat
tle would have sadly broken in noon the "great plan"
was quite probable. It might have finished the t , great
anaconda," as the newspapers had called it. But it
must not be formilen that this mammoth reptile, that was
to draw within his folds and crush the rebellion at a sin
gle sweep of Ws tail, had already swallowed up all our
cwttcanpluted yictorieis :old gorged bh„.,,Ar with the sub
stance of the people to no purpose. Less than thirty days•
ago a tried general in Missouri sent forward sevaral
thousand cavalry against General Price, and was about
to follow with ten thousand infantry, with every pros
pect of success, when an order came from a superior
officer to belt. Was not this characteristic of the whole
war I The battle of Fredericktm. Missouri, and the
recent battle in Kentucky, were both fought without
orders from Washington. Give our Western generals
the power to march against the enemy at will, awl the
war, *o far as the Southwest is concerned, would he
closed in ninety days, with the possession of the
Mississippi river to the Gulf. He referred to the
blockade of the Potomac as a cause for shame, and intl.
mated that the President was anxious that the war should
be prosecuted with vigor. Tit conclusion, he said lie saw
a streak of light ahead, resting upon the chair of the
new Secretary of War—a man, who, if report spoke
truly, was likebreve Den Wade, of Ohio; a good combi
nation of Old Hickory and . %Etch 3 tutor with a mind of
his oivio, bra.o to titan, itild sit Stott will 65 eßdatild.
That officer would be likely to push on the scar with all
the vigor that characterized the people in raising 10 vast
and mighty au army.
Secret Sessions.
The committee rose and the House took up the Senate
joint resolution providing for secret sessions on war ques
tions, and imposing penalties for disclosing the proceed
ings therein.
Mr. STEVENS (Rep.), of Pennsylvania, moved the
previous question.
Mr. TALLANDIGHABI (Dem.), of Ohio, raised - a
point, which was overruled, that the resolution involved
a change of rules, and that it must, therefore, lie over
oue day.
Mr. STEVENS, in reply to a question, said that he
had the words of the Secretary of War that the resolution
wed ACCedharY!
The resolution WAS then passed and the House ads
joumed.
The Steamer Trent Affair
Tn the. United States House of Representatives, Mr.
FRANCIS I'. BLAIR, dn., on leave, introduced the fol
lowingjoint resolution, in relation to the interposition of
the Government of France in the matter of the seizure of
the British steamer Trent, and the arrest or certain of
her passengers.
Whereas. The Government of the Emperor of the
French, through H. Thouvenel. Minister of Foreign Af
fairs, having appealed to the Government of the United
States for the immediate release or the persons taken
on board the Trent, anti sending explanations which may
take front this act its offensive character towards the
Btitish flag," asking it on the ground uof principles hi
which (the French Government) have always found the
United States in :ta.usemer t with it," adding. in conch,
atom that the United States, in taking a "dillerint atti,
thde." the French Government would see in that fact
6 , a deplorable complication in every respect of the diffi
culties with which the Cabitet of Washington has already
to struggle, and a precedent of a nature seriously to dis
quiet all the Powers which continue outside the existing
contest" and teherea, in tins arbitration, in advance of
the bone which was made by the British Government, in
a form precluding all discussion, but in which the French
Government makes its decision depend on principles
11fretefOre between France and t h e. 17 iiited
States, in treaties recognizing the law of nathnis, the
Government of France has only anticipated the wish of
the American peeple; anti ichereas, the detention of the
rrenr, and the arrest of Messrs. Mason and Sliddl, was
an act avowedly based on British precedents by the offi
cer of the AlnkniCall ship San Jacinto, the reclainatirn
wade by a third Power, equally interested in maintaining
neutral rights, was a proper interponition, consbloratelY
and kindly made, to enable the Government of the United
Stall's to do to tirvat Britain, l'Of Cite sake or the interests
and peace or the world, and especially demanded by the
existing exigeneies of the United States themselves. what
Great Britain had refused to 'hi under similar dreamt
stames, and conbl net, thereleve. rightfully, demand;
this demand on the part of the Fl'olll2ll Grirt`rnlll..'nt is
evidence of the deep concern which Fromm still talus In
the honor and prosperity of the Republic of the United
States, to the existence of which it is part of her glory to
have contributed; and tlds renewed manifestation of her
F o riritroi,, for the maintenance of the frecdom of the sans,
of sShich the 4 , rigttion of a powerful navy to defend them
front the sway of an arbitrary trident gives earnest, de
serves mid calls forth an expression of the sentiments
which the tart the Cdvernment of the French Emperor
has ta:etr in our late difficulty with Great. Britain lens
Inspired: Therefore
Be it resolve' , by the Senate and House at Represen
tative.," of the roited Staten of Amerieg. Conare.:.:
curt:enabled, That Congress and the people of the Unit.'h
aro not lii,an;dide i s the kiminoca which has anio
mated the Governit. ..t of France in its prompt and wise
interposition to arrest the danger impending from the
seizure of the Trent and arrest of its passengers. and for
reasserting as national law the principles in relation to
neutral rights heretofore maintained by the Governments
of France and the United States.
Gov. Dawson, of Utah, at Fort Laramie.
FORT LAB ARM, Jan. Xt.—Governor Dawson. of
Utah, arrived here last evening, en route for the
East. The statement that three of the party who
attacked him this side of Salt Lake wore killed is
untrue.
The Europa's Mails.
NEW row:, Jan. 29.—The foreign papers by the
Erirepa, arrived at Boston, reached here too late
for this evening's mails.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
HARRISHURO, Jan. 20, 1862.
SENATE.
The Senate wax called to order at 11 o'clock by the
Speaker,
The SPEAKER laid before the Senate a COMMUftiesl-.
HMI from the State Treasurer in answer to a resolution of
the Senate requesting information as to what amount of
money belonging to the State was eu deposit in the Bank
of Commerce, at Erie, at the thee it closed its doors.
The Treasurer states that when he came into office the
amount of money on deposit in the bank was 14 6, and
had never been increased by him. Ile drew on Use batik
ter $1,500, and received, in return, $577. The amount
still due the State is $3,308.
The SPEAKER laid before the Senate the annual re
part of the Monongahela Navigat' Company,
.111 r. LOWRY presented a petition from slxtptftve
aerator Warren county charging the officers of the Dank
of Commerce, of Erie, with fraud and perjury, and ask
ing Mr the appointment of a committee of investigation.
Reports of Clorertnitters.
Mr. PENNEY (Judiciary), with a negative recant.
mend Minn, the hill IftlfttlYo to appeals from justices of the
peace and aldermen hi Montgomery county.
Also, an committed, the bill to antlimire the reqrgami
nation of the accounts of Thomas Aldianolless, late trea
surer of Indiana county.
Also, as cemiellbli, the bill relative to deeds in the
prohosiotary's orrice in the city of Philadelphia.
air. lifel7ND (same), an committed, the trill relative to
advertising donne hi the city:,(' Philadeliddo
Mr. C LVMER (8/1111P), as Committed, the supplement
to the several acteof Amenably relative tothe sale of un
seated land*
Also, the supplement to the act relative to bringing
suit by creditors against executors, wthithistrators,
as
sicmees, end other trustees In certain cils(!s •
Mr. SMITH, of Philadelphia, (Atone), as committed,
the bill relative to copartnership*
AI4O, as committed, the bill relative to actions for tree.
yata hi culla tr,Whsliljh lb .liihiot;i county,
Mr. FULLER ( Ranks), as committed, the hilt to re
duce the capitol stock of the Girard Ito nit.
Mr. SMITH, of Philadelphia, (Corporations), as rum.
flatted, the supplement to the act incorporating the city
Of Philadelphia.
Mr. CONNELL (Election 'Districts), as. committed,
House bill to fix the place of bedding election* in Clear
field t-onl.shir., covnb r in corlitty. Taken up and paased.
Mr. MEKEDITII (Reads and Bridges), ft 4 saunas:l,
the sitppletneht to the act of 101, relative to roods,
highways, and bridges:
title Intredneed.
Mr. KETCHAM. ti bill to incorporate the Pittatout
'Manufacturing Company,
Mr. CRAWFORD. a 'supplement to the act intorno
rating the Gorman Reformed Congregation of Shippens-
Imrg.
PENNEY, abill relative to the claim of Thomas
J. Kennon ' prothonotary of the S upreme Court for tip,
Western district.
Mr. REILLY, a bill to incorporate the Easton and
Iron Hill Railroad Company.
Mr. IcINSEY, a impalement to the act incorporating
the nansborough-Turnpike hoot Company,
Mr. SIEUEDITIL !L bill to tumble the Orphans , Otilitt
of Armstrong county to make dleirlinition of the estate
of William Gates, deemed.
Mr. JOHNSON, a bill to incorporate the Methodist
Episcopal Church of Bellefonte.
Lte•andations.
Mr.. LOWRY offered it resolution requesting the Au
ditor c en e rs i i n fo,. the Semite what amount of tax
the Erie Canal COMM* hill , (1 in Ullll4l peat, FLP MP. now,
paying into the treasury, and.what step, have been.taken
to compel this corporation to pay Its Jost proportion of
the public burden ; which was read a second time and
agreed to.
Mr. HAMILTON offered a resolution that William
Miller be retained as an assistant messenger during the
session. Not agreed to—yeso 12, nays 14.
Sergeant-at-.A ring.
Uri motion of Mr. PENNEY, the Senate proceeded to
the election or a sergeant-al-arms, to All tho vacancy
created by, the death of Harman Yerkes, when
J. Y. Cochran received 2i votes,
N. J. Jones
Mr. Cochran appeared and wits drily qltalitied.
11111 s Considert.d.
r. on motion of Mr. STEIN, the bill relative to forged
mortgages was men up and passed.
On Rioth,o of Mc,Rom ww, limo bill to inter.
porate the Oil Region Railroad Company was considered
and passed.
On motion of Mr. CONNELL, the bill relative to ed.
verthing claims in the city ofyltiladelphia was considered
awl passed.
Mr. LANDON called up the Joint resolution from the
House to pay Henry Hahn, a transcribing clerk of the
House, for ten days' service at the enetiingof the session.
Mr. JOHNSON moved to include the name of Daniel
Welsh transcrihing clerk of the Senate. Not agreed
to, lime rcr.ohition oommi—Yenti 2ii nays S.
On motion of Mr. KINSEY, the bill to extend the
charter of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Philadelphia and Ducks counties was considered
and passed.
Tr11541.1"4 of the Lunatic Hospital.
A message was received from the Governor, nominating
the following persons as Trustees of the State Lunette
Hospital, for the term of three yeare: John S. Rarkty,
N. 1)., of Philadelphia, John L. Atlee, hL 11., of Lan.
CROVI' t and Daniel W. Gross, of Dauphin.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House WflB called to order at 10 o'clock A. M., by
the Speaker.
a
'Committee on Volunteer Frauds.
The SPEAKER announced the names of the commit
teemen appointed to i.v,Atlgate fru..t on th,
volunteers, They were Messrs, Greenbank (tionhh Rex
(Dein.), Vincent (liep.),Sellers (lten.), Smith (U. GRILL
of Chester.
Brokers' and Bankers' Tax.
The Auditor General reported to the Mute the names
of the brokers and private bankers in the 00111L13011.
wealth who have, and who have nol, paid a tax fin poied
upon them by act of the Legislature of 1801. T 11039
who have paid in the eity of Philadelphia are ail
fol
lU\va..
Caen and Refiner 511 701 Warren J, Irwin .... 83 39
V...t C. F. 60 00 Saud. Gorgaq 68 11
C. Itinkelin 17 17 Lukens Montgoln-
Char Rhoads 4 l". 0 ery
E. J. P. Thomas.... 7 71 , Philip F. Snyder....
Ceo. F. Work or Co.. 19 S 0 S:Wakelin . . .... _
howen .5‘ Fox "5 00 ebas. Diddle DI Si
E. 11. Vollitl.ty 7 -14!3ani1. 9.11,1 d ms 23 06
B. 11. Hutchinson.... 6 21. 'Mickley Co 35
McKay & Kingston.. 5 911 J. Lafonreade 12 00
The list of those who have not paid was very lengthy,
anti according to the statement of the Auditor General,
necessarily incomplete, although copim of the law Impo
sing the tax had been sent to all parties known to be act
ing as brokers or private I a :1 a 1.
The report of the Auditor General was oplerea to be
Minted.
Important _Relief Act.
Mr. SIIANNON, from the Committee on the Militia
System. reported a an illOcznvnt to set to creat.,
loan, and to provide for arming the State." It was taken
up and passed, as follows:
Be it emitted, etc., That the several beards of relief
oppointed by the fourteenth section of said act are
hereby authorized to extend support awl relief to the
families and dependents of all such volunteers, residents
of this State, as are now in the active •service of the
'United States in any volunteer organization of another
Shits; 't:Oina to Intt-nbi end purposes cc if the said
volunteers had been originally enrolled and mustered
into service by the Governor of this Commonwealth.
011siructit s ur City Passenger Hailwa y Tracks.
Mr. WILDEY, chairman of the Committee on City
Passenger Railroads, reported an act inflicting a penalty
for obstructing city railroad tracks, with a negative re.
commendation.
RUN Introthieuit.
Mr. SMITH, of Chester, an art relating to the Revenue
Commissioners, allowing the Associate Judges of the
Courts of Common Pleas of the Senatorial districta to
appoint Revenue Cotunaissioners in number equal to
Senators. The Board thus formed shall meet ou the
filst TuesdAr in each year.
Mr. ZIEGLEI3, n supplement t the net Incorporating
the cached hind Yalley - mtifromi,
The Tomme
The resolution rolling upon the Auditor Cleneral for
information relative to the compliance by the PennsYl
vailia Railroad with the provisioni °V the act commuting
the tonnage tax, trio. so modified as not to requiru t!.‘
Auditor to furnish the Houle with a copy et the toll
-01444 pr 14 colitnlv,
A Dhptt TtIV
Mr. ARMSTRONG tnoved that the Ilsttse proceed to
the consideratior of an act providing foe a direct tax, as
follows: That the quota of the direct tax app4rtioned to
the State of. Pennsylvania by the act of Congress en
titled "An act to provide increased revenue from Im
mo is, to pay interest on the public debt, and for other
purposes,", passed on the fifth day of August, ndl. he.
and the same is hereby, [mined by the State of Penn
sylvania; and that, for the purpose of paying and saris.
tying the same to the Treasury of the United States.
(after deducting fifteen per centum thereon, in accord
ance with the provisions of said act,) the Governor is
hereby authorized to release to the United Status the
whole or any part of the claim of this State against the
'United States, and to pay any balance of said quota that
may remain due after such release, out of any moneys
heretofore refunded or that may hereafter be refunded to
this State by the United States, on account of expenses
incvn -d by this State in enrolling, subsisting, ciathing,
supplying, arming, (quipping, paying, and transporting
volimteers employed in aiding to suppress the present
insurrection against the United States.
Me. WILLIAMS offered the following substitute,
which, with the original act, wee ordered to be printed,
and made the special cyder for Friday next:
Be it enacted. dc.,
That, in accordance with the pro
visions of the fifty-third section of the act of Congress
of the United States, entitled an "Act. to pr.vhle In-
Created revenue from mmortations, to pay interest on
the public debt, and for other purposes,' approved on
Ha-filth day of August, 1901. the State of Pennsylvania
will hereby undertake and sedum to assess, collect, and
pay into the Treasury of the United States the quota, to
wit: the aunt of one million, nine hundred and forty-six
thousand. seven hundred and nineteen and one.third dot
lora. of the direct tax imposed by the sold act of Cott
xrvse, and apportioned thereby to do said State of
Pelltigrirallitli for the current Year, one thousand °kitty
hinalta and sixty-two; sithjeet, l lloWeVer, to Snell de
ductions at.. 7 abatement as the said State tan) bs entitled
to the terms and provisions of the said act; and it
shall be the duty of the State Treasurer to procure an
adjustment of the amount which will be actually due and
payable thereupon, am! to pay into the treasury of the
United States, front time to time, the proceeds of all col
lections made on account of the sail tax : and on or be
toe the thirteenth tiny of Jane next, to pay and :satisfy
the liiinde unpaid residue and remainder thereof. out of
any moneys in the trea•nry not otherwise appropriate&
Sr( 2. That it shall be the ditty of the Governor of
tide state to give notice to the Secretaryof the Treasury
if the United States of the intention of this State to assess,
collect, and pay into the Treasury of the United States
the direct tax imposed as aforesaid, by the said act of
Congress, upon the said State upon the terms prescribed,
as aforesaid. by the fifty• third section of the same act;
and he is, moreover. further empowered to execute a re
lease on behalf of this Commonwealth, and under its
proper seal, if any liquidated or determined claim thereof
against the United States, of equal amount with any de
duction to which this State may be found entitled upon a
proper adjustment of the said tax, in conformity with
the provisions of this act.
Alleged Legi.dritive
The Home resunic.l the COOiideration of the following
resolutions. submitted by Nr. Hopkins, of Wasitiu3MM
on Tneodny lad
Whereith It hat bron oilttteJ, titol It belhrrell ItY
totes. of the cid:ism or this Comewnwettith, that int
m oper influences were used In pm:llring the woe. Or
on aet at the last session of the Legislature, etitit6i.
Au net for the commutation of tonnige duties;"
And irnerens. It is due alike to the parties Implicated
and to the public at large that the allegations upon which
said belief is predicated shout , ' be Investigated, in order
that the truth may be vindicated and justice be done to
ti.oraore_
. .
lieeniced, That a committee be anointed, coneletinit
of rise, to inquire into all the:lttebi rOnti•Ctol with the
passage of cola act, :01,1 that they have pne..er to Bowl
for persons and papers.
Mr. SMITH, of Phihvielphia, offered the fatOWltlq
:
And that the said committee be further empowered
to send for rPI.4MIA 114.1 i p1q1.1.4 to {12,111i1:4 what improper
influences. if any, were used to secure the passage at the
heel session of the Legisl stuns of the act entitled, an ant
q niring the resumption of specie payments ey the
briasee, mid for ilo, currency of tle St 14. 171
The .11E2:1,1:11.111 111.4 teat by a yob, of :15 yoae to
Dlr. I , ENNIS denied the right of the ll,otse to Inlatre
into any matter not I:sot:lug to the perpetuation or sts-
Illity of the Government, or tie general goal of the
1,...0p1e. The present resolut'ou aloe-1 only at the vindi
cation or implication of certain wirtiee. It was not ex
pedient to enter into any htvestigatlon, even If the
teni4hiture had the power.
1 ea s e was cited by Me. DMILS. lit Mg. ittltsit, Itt
the charges lirought egeine; free-mssomy, It t.,..gi, , tailVe
p oi p m !it ee w.jta uttelly tumble to procure teittntotty. A
similar result wount doubtless now follow.
bin KA INK cited in act of the Legislature, (already
published,) to show that the power to compel witeloseel
to testify rooted with the Assembly.
faw rssl ih. inveettiatten,auieDohe tk
leng.tli Ile Elia that there »35 not a itepresmiative is
the hall aho cont.] hay hi. bawl upon his heart, and 'lo
ch:to that be did not believe that umlue induaucea hind
been used in the pAssit2e of the act for the eemaintation
et tonnage duties. The Legislature of 4 1841, and ito cur
r lien, had boon compared to a dead body. If the camp
pat :ton held good, it was eat tin that the p.:opladeniande./
that a post 'KW tam examination should at Utica by Immo
winti,itY, of Lancaster, bendthat Watill4f hAd
furnished ample foundation for an investigatiou. lii 11%3
j. betel told by a prominent Philadelphian that th ,, ro was
uu doubt bu t . that matter had been ysed to rue nn act
comantting the tOt nage duties,