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PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENTS
IN THE FIELD.
FULL AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
We have obtained a full list of the Pennsyl
vania Regiments, as numbered and recognized
at Headquarters, and present it this morning, as
the first accurate statement ever published on
the subject.
In the present enumeration, as made by the
State, the three months volunteers are not des
ignated. Those regiments were numbered from
Ito 25 inclusive. The list of those now in ac
tive service for the war, therefore, commences
with the number 26. Two of the three month's
regiments have been allowed to retain their ori
ginal numbers, viz: the Eleventh and Twenty
third, commanded by Cols. Coulter and Dare,
(now Birney.)
The "Reserve" regiments, it will be per
ceived, have been numbered with others, no
distinction being made between them and the
organizations which have since passed into the
service.
PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENTS.
r 11. Colonel Richard Coulter, Infantry. In
service at Annapolis.
23. D. B. Birney, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
26. William F. Samall, Infantry. In ser
vice at Washington.
27,r, A Bushbeck, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
28. John W. Geary, Infantry. In service
at Point of Rocks.
29. John K. Murphy, Infantry. In service
at Washington.
30. R. Biddle Roberts, Infantry. In service
in McCall's Division.
31. William B. Mann (resigned.) Infantry
In service in McCall's Division.
32. H. G. Sickels, Infantry. In service in
McCall's Division„
33. A. L. Magilton, Infantry. In service in
McCall's Division.
34. S. G. Simmons, Infantry. In service in
McCall's Division.
35. W. W. Ricketts, Infantry. In service
in McCall's Division.
86. E. B. Harvey, Infantry. In service in
McCall's Division.
37. George S. Hays, Infantry. Inservice in
McCall's Division.
38. C. F. Jackson, Infantry. In service in
McCall's Division.
39. John L. tifcCalmont, Infantry. In ser
vice in McCall's Division.
90. T. F. Gallagher, Infantry. In service
in McCall's Division.
4L J. H. Taggart, Infantry. In service in
McCall's Division.
42. Charles J. Biddle (resigned), Infantry
In service in McCall's Division.
43. C. F. Campbell, First Artillery. In ser
vice in McCall's Division.
44. George D. Bayard, First Cavalry. In
service in McCall's Division.
46. Thos: Welsh, Infantry. In service at
Fortress Monroe.
46. Jos. F. Knipe, Infantry. In service at
Poolesville, Md.
47„ Thomas H. Good, Infantry. In service
at Washington.
48. James Nagle, Infantry. In service at
Fortress Monroe.
49. Wm. H. Irvin, Infantry. In service al
Washington.
50. B. C. Christ, Infantry. In service a
Port Royal, S. C.
51. J. F. Hartranft, Infantry. In service a
Fortress Monroe.
62. John Dodge, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
53. John R. Brooke, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
54. J. M. Campbell, Infantry. Preparing at
Harrisburg.
66. Richard White, Infantry. In service at
Fortress Monroe.
56. S. A. Meridith, Infantry. Preparing at
Harrisburg.
67. W. Maxwell, Infantry. Preparing at
Harrisburg.
68. J. Richter Jones, Infantry. Preparing
at Philadelphia.
59. R. Butler Price, Second Cavalry. Pre
paring at. Philadelphia.
60. W. H. Averill, Third Cavalry. In ser
vice at Washington.
61. Olner H Rippee, Infantry. In service
at Washington.
62. Samuel W. Black, Infantry. In service
at Washington.
63. Alexander Hays, Infantry. In service
at Washington.
64. David Campbell, Fourth Cavalry. In
service at Washington.
65. Max Freidman, Fifth Cavalry. In ser
vice at Washington.
66. A. W. Chantry, Infantry. In service at
Poolesville, Md.
67. John F. Stanton, Infantry. Preparing
at Philadelphia.
68. W. H. Gray, Infantry. Preparing at
Harrisburg.
69. T. F. Owen, Infantry. In service at
Poolesville, Md.
70. R H. Rush, Sixth'Cavalry. In service
at Philadelphia.
71. J. G. Wistar, Infantry. In service at
Poolesville, Md.
72. D. W. C. Baxter, Infantry. -In service
at Poolesville, Md.
73. J. A. Koltes, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
74. A. Shimmelpfennig, Infantry. In ser
vice at Washington.
75. H. Bohlen, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
76. Jno. M. Power, Infantry. ,In service at
Fortress Monroe.
77. F. S. Stambaugh, Infantry. In service
in Kentucky.
78. Corn. Sirwell, Infantry. In service in
Kentucky.
79. H. A. Hambright, Infantry. In service
in Kentucky.
80. George C. Wynkoop, Seventy Cavalry.
Preparing at Harrisburg.
81. James Miller, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
82. D. H. Williams, Infantry. In service
at Washington.
83. J. W. McLane, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
84 Wm. G. Murray, Infantry. Preparing
at Harrisburg
85. Joshua B. Howell, Infantry. In service
at Washington.
86. Earnest Beteji, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
87. George Hay, Infantry. In service at
Cockeysville, Md.
88. George P. McLean, Infantry. In service
Washington.
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89. E. G. Chormann, Eighth Cavalry. In
service at Washington.
90. Peter Lyle, Infantry. Preparing at
Philadelphia.
91. E. M. Gregory, Infantry. Preparing at
Philadelphia.
92. E. C. Williams, Ninth Cavalry. In ser
vice in Kentucky.
93. J. M. McCarter, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
94. A. F. Mcßeynolds, Tenth Cavalry. In
service at Washington.
95. John M. Gosline, Infantry. In service
at Washington.
96. H. L. Cake, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
97. H. R. Guss, Infantry. In service at
Fortress Monroe.
98. 'John F. Baiter, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
99. F. W. Sweeney, Infantry. In service at
Washington.
100. D. Leasure, Infantry. In service at
Port Royal, S. C.
101. Joseph D. Wilson, Infantry. Prepar
ing at Harrisburg.
102. F. A. Rowley. In service at Washing
ton.
103. T. F. Lehman. Preparing at Kittan
ning, Pa.
104. W. W. H. Davis. In service at Wash
ington.
105. A. A. McKnight. In service at Wash
ington.
106. T. G. Morehead. In service at Pools
ville, Md.
Josiah Harlan. In service at Fortress
107.
Monroe
108. -- McAllen. Preparing at Clam
bersburg, Pa.
109. H. J. Stainrook. Preparing at Phila
delphia.
110. Wm. D. Lewis. Preparing at Harris-
burg.
111
Erie, Pa.
112. C. Angeroth. Preparing at Philadel
phia.
113. Wm. Frishmuth. Preparing at Phila
delphia.
114. C. B. Curtis. Preparing at Harris
burg.
115. R. E. Patterson. Preparing at Philadel-
Phia.
COMPANIES, &C
Major H. Segebarth, Bat. Main Battery. Pro
paring at Philadelphia.
Capt. C. H. F. Collis" Banks' Body Guard.
In service at Poolesville, Md.
Capt. W. J. Palmer, Anderson Troop. In
service in Kentucky.
Capt. A. J. Greenfield, Cavalry Co. In ser
vice at Grafton, Va.
Capt. John Keyes, Cavalry Co. In service at
New Creek, Va.
Capt. Frank Shaeffer, Artillery Co. In service
at Fort Delaware.
Capt. John P. Glass, Infantry Co. In service
in Sickles' Brigade.
Capt. E, lilluaan, Artillery Co. Preparing
at Harrisburg.
Capt. Robt. H. Patterson, Cavalry Co. In ser
vice in Western Virginia.
Capt. Leopold Sahl, Jr., Cavalry Co. In ser
vice in Western Virginia.
Capt. Robt. B. Hampton, Light Artillery Co.
In service at Williamsport, Md.
Capt. J. L. Van Cleve, Cavalry Co. In ser
vice -in Kentucky.
Capt. Gallagher, Second Cavalry Co: Prepa
ring at Philadelphia.
Capt. Paul Jones, Artillery Co. With J. R.
Jones.
Capt. Geo. H. Durrell, Light Artillery. In
service with W. W. H. Davis.
Capt. West, Infantry Co. In service with
Second Virginia Regiment.
Capt. Ewing, Infantry Co. In service with
Second Virginia Regiment.
Capt. Scott, Infantry Co. In service with
Second Virginia Regiment.
Capt. Brown, Infantry Co. In service with
Sickle's Brigade.
Capt. C. Mueller, Artillery, two Co.'s. In ser
vice with Negley's Brigade.
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BY
11 T -'- tiiiiiiii'l.
From the Upper Potomac.
REAPPEARANCE OF TILE REBELS AT
DAR NO. 4, •
AN: ATTACK MADE ON THE DAM.
A Barn Burned and the Houses in the Vi
cinity Riddled with Shot.
THE WRONG PARTY WAKED UP
Rebels Compelled to .Abandon their
REBEL LOSS 15 OR 20 KILLED.
Col. Leonard of the Thirteenth Massachusetts
Regiment arrived here this morning from Wil
liamsport, with important advices from the
Upper Potomac.
On Saturday afternoon a rebel force consist
ing of a battery of a six pieces about 400 Infan
try and 200 Cavalry made their appearance at
dam No. 5, on the Virginia side and commenced
throwing shot at the dam and houses on the
Maryland shore, burning a barn and riddling all
the houses within range. They continued the
fire until dusk.
The only Union forces there to oppress the
rebels were a company of the Massachusetts
13th regiment on picket duty, and an unarmed
regiment from Illinois.
As the Massachusetts company were armed
with the smooth bore muskets their fire was in
effective at that distance.
Early on Sunday morning the rebels resumed
the fire with artillery and small arms. Em
bolded by the slight resistance they met with
on Saturday they came down to the very brink
of the river and exposed themselves without
fear.
During the night Col. Leonard had despatched
by canal bouts from Williamsport, another com
pany of his regiment, armed with Enfield Rifles.
This force was concealed as skirmishers along
the • Maryland shore.
On the renewal Of' the attack on Saturday the
riflemen opened fire from their concealment,
and in a short time the rebel artillerists were
compelled to abandon their battery in hot hast.
The Infantry and cavalry leaving the ground
about the same time. The rebel loss is believed to
have been 15 of 20 killed and many wounded.
For want of a sufficient infantry force and a
battery to protect their movements, Col. Leon
ard was unable to secure the battery the rebels
abandoned.
From our Morning Edition•
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FREDERICK, Dec. 9
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONRESSIONAL SUMMARY
EXCHANGING PRISONERS
A. Bill on the question Passed the Rouse
THE KERRIGAN COURT MARTIAL
THE SLIDELL AND MASON PROTEST
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WASECINGTON ; Dec. 9
The bill introduced by Mr. Huicunss, of Ohio,
to-day proposes unconditionally to abolish
slavery in the District of Columbia.
The notice for a caucus to-night at the capi
tol was read after the House adjourned, invited
the attendance of the Republicans of both
houses on matters of importance, whereupon
Mr. VALLANDIGHAM expressed his surprise at the
continuance of king caucus reign. He thought
gentlemen intended to carry on their no party
profession.
As to-morrow and Wednesdaywill be devoted
by Congress to proceedings consequent on the
death of Senatorb Baker and Bingham the House
has postponed the consideration of the various
slavery propositions before it until Thursday.
Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania has modified
his resolutions in several important particulars
so as to include the declaration that there can
be no solid and permanent Union so long as
slavery exists, and all slaves should be pro
claimed free, full compensation to be made to
be made to those loyal masters who have been
and continue to be supporters of the Union.
The House Military Committee at their meet
ing this morning had before them the question
of a general exchange of prisoners, and they
have decided to report a bill for that purpose..
A Committee from New York are here urg
ing instant attention to this matter, on the Pre
sident and Cabinet.
Senator Wilkinson will introduce a resolution
expelling Bright from the Senate.
The Count de Paris visited the Senate this
morning
Senator Hale's resolution relative to the
abolition of the Supreme Court met with great
opposition in the Senate to-day, and did not
pass.
A bill has been introduced to-day in the
House, making Contractors who defraud the
Government punishable under the charge of
felony
ffAmong the important documents just trans
mitted to Congress, by the Secretary of the
Navy, is the protest of Messrs. Slidell and
Mason against their arrest. It is quite long,
and narrates with great precision every incident
of the capture. It opens by stating that they
took passage on the Trent, at Havana, paying
their passage money to the British Consul ; that
when arrested they were under the protection
of the British flag, and were taken by an armed
force which they feebly resisted, commanded by
a person in the " naval uniform of the United
States." They state that the passengers,
who were indignant at their arrest, and who
showed some resistance, were kept back by a
charge of fixed baionets, in the hand of a squad
of marines. An officer of the Trent, named
Williams, in the naval uniform of Greatßritain
said, in the presence of Slidell and Mason and
the U. S. officer ; "that as the only person pres
ent representing the Government of Great
Britain, he felt called upon in language as
strong and emphatic as he could express, to denounce
the whole proceeding as a piratical (let."
They close their statement with a "respectful
request that a copy of it may be sent the Gov
ernment of the United States," together with
Capt. Wilkes' report.
They make no allusions to themselves as be
ing anything but simply passengers on a British
steamer, going from Havanna to England, dur
ing the passage of which, they were taken
from the steamer by a United States vessel.
The statement is signed by Slidell, Mason,
Eustis and Macfarland.
Hon. C. B. Calvert, of Maryland, and Hon.
R. H. Dull, of New York, waited upon the
President to-day, urging the appointment of
Col. John C. Robinson as Brigadier General.
The latter commanded at Fort McHenry on the
19th of Aran and now commands a Brigade at
Annapolis Junction.
Thirty rebel prisoners were sent hence, yester
day, to Fortress Dilonroe. From thence they
will be sent to be exchanged, by flag of truce
boat.
Col. Mulligan, the hero of Lexington, is here
this morning.
The Court Martial in the case of Colonel Ker
rigan, of New York, opened its business this
morning. The charges against Col. Kerrigan
are said to be only very common military
.of
fences, such as disrespect to superior officers,&c.
FROM THE SOUTH.
BILOIVNLOW'S VibrOßY CONFIRIBB
Gaptuia of Two Rebel Steamers.
LOIIISVIILE, Dec. 9.
The Southern papers contain the following
dispatches :
SAVANNAH, Dec. 4.—The News says the fed
erals have entirely evacuated Tyeee Island.
EAST PENSACOLA, Dec. 4.—The Florida and
Pamlico engaged a federal vessel off Horse
Island. The iederal ve.,sel retired.
Codsiderable excitement prevails in Tennes
see, consequent upon the inauguration of the
dratting system. The people desire toe troopb
to be raised on the volunteer system..
G. W. Johnston, Provisional Governor of
Southern Kentucky, has issued a long message.
Colonel John S. Williams, with a body of
troops numbering fourteen hundred men, is en
camped at Pound Gap. They are suffering
greatly for want of shoes, blankets and winter
clothing, and are calling on the ladies of the
country for socks and flannel shirts.
RICJIMOND, Nov. 26.—Congress has unani
mously retitled the convention between R. M.
S. Hunter and the ➢'Lissouri Commissioners.
PifiT,LhooEvatE, Ga.—A resolution has been
introduced into the State Senate, authorizing
the Banks of the State to suspend specie pay
ment and issue the confederate States' notes.
The Memphis Avalanche, of the 4th, says the
federal force, between Bowling Green and Louis
ville, numbers fifty thousand, and that Generals
Johnston and Buckner are prepared for them.
,Advices from Birds Point, to last Friday, state
that the steamer Grampus took a federal lum
ber boat, anchored above, with one hundred
and seventy-five thousand feet of lumber, and
brought it to Columbus.
The federal troops have left Cairo and Padu
cah in large numbers. It is supposed that they
are going to New Madrid to cut off Jeff. Thomp-
The Avalanche confirms the Federal victory in
Morristown, East Tennessee, and thinks Major
General Crittenden will overcome the Union
forces.. It was . rumored at Memphis that the
Federals become alarmed for the safety of St.
Louis, and that Cairo and Paducah are being
evacuated by the Federal troops who are going
to St. Louis; with all possible despatch.
The New Orleans Bulletin says that the fed
erals have captured two rebel steamboats sup
posed to be the henry Lewis and the Watson,
and that the California escaped by throwing
overboard part of her cargo and forty head of
cattle. .
The Charleston Mercury says that General
Ripley ordered every pound of cotton likely to
fall into the hands of the enemy to be burned.
The Savannah Republican says that the Sumter
was not captured but wrecked off the Trinidad
coast.
Hollins's battering ram or turtle passed Mem
phis on the 4th inst., for Columbus, Ky.
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT
• NEW YORK, Dec. 9.
The Bank Statement for the week ending on
Saturday, shows
A decrease of Loans, $2,996,349.
A decrease of Deposits $2,685,761.
An increase of Specie $810,052.
An increase of 'Circulation..... $288,654.
1861
XXXVIIth Congress--First Session.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9
IN SENATE
CONTINUED FROM SECOND PAGE.]
Mr. BROWNING PS.) thought that it was not
in the power of Congress to repeal the Supreme
Court. That power was not given in the Con
stitution, and we had no more power to do that
than to repeal the Constitution.
Mr. COLLAMER, (Vt.,) moved as a substitute
that all that portion of the President's Message
relating to the Judiciary, be referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
The discussion was continued at some length
by Mr. Hale.
Mr. COLLAIM'S amendment as a substitute
was agreed to, and the resolution as amended
adopted.
The report of the Secretary of the Treasury
was received and referred to the Committee on
the Finance.
Mr. HALE (N. H.) offered a resolution that
the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed
to enquire into the expediency of making al
terations in the Constitution in the several
courts. Laid over.
On motion, various portions of the President's
message was referred to the Committees on In
dian Affairs, Military Affairs, &c.
Mr. Mimi (Conn.) presented a bill to restore
John B. Woolsey to active service in the navy.
- On motion of Mr. CHANDLER (Ilich.) the reso
lution inquiring into the causes of the disasters
at Bull Run and Ball's Bluff was taken up. The
question being on the substitute offered by Mr.
GRIMES, that a committee be appointed to in
vestigate the causes of all disasters that have
happened to the Union forces.
Mr. POAtEROY thought that these investiga
ions were of doubtful expediency and might
ead to impeachments.
Mr. CHANDLEa said that the officers of the
army were not liable to impeachment, but one
of our number has fallen, and is no body to
blame ? He thought the facts ought to be
known.
Mr. GRIMES, (lowa,) enumerated a great va
riety of causes which had been given for the
disaster at Bull's Run. He said he granted the
true cause known in regard to the disaster in
klissouii referred to by the Senator from Kansas,
Mr. Lane. If Gen. Fremont was to blame let
it be known, but if not, then in God's name
let him be justified and let the country know it.
Mr. LANE, (Kansas,) said he did nest attribute
the blame to any particular officer, but he did
know that troops were on hand to relieve Gen.
Lyon and Col. Mulligan ; and the people be
lieved there was a want of capacity or derelic
tion of duty somewhere. •
Mr. FOSTER said if military officers thought
it best not to investigate the subject now under
the present circumstances, he thought Congress
had better not do it. If the military officers
manage the army badly Congress will only make
a bad matter worse by interfering. He would
let the military alone in time of war. An in
quiry of this kind will only call men away from
a higher duty. At the proper time Congress
might make the inquiry.
Mr. FESSENDEN (Me.) thought that no harm
could come from such an enquiry, and good
might result. Congress might make the en
quiry without in any way putting obstacles in
the path of military officers. We see many things
which seem wrong, and he thought it better to
make an inquiry now into the causes and have
the matter settled promptly. The Senate was
not under the control of military. They were
not second but the first, and their requests are
to be obeyed. They should perform their duty
and calmly investigate the subject.
Mr. SHERMAN, (0.,) concurred with the Sena
tor from Maine, but thought the enquiry should
' not be confined to the disasters of the war, but
there should be a general enquiry into
the whole conduct of the war. Many or
tiers had been given which might be in
quired into. One officer is said to have
refused to take any cotton from the rebels.—
If so he was in the wrong. And another
is said to have refused to receive slaves in his
camp, and one high officer of the government,
the Adjutant General, had been traveling over
the country to pick up scraps of testimony not
worth anything, and has the stuff published.
The people were full of enthusiasm which was
damaged by these jealousies of military officers.
Mr. GRIMES proposed to amend the substitute
so as to appoint a joint committee consisting of
three members of the Senate and four members
of the House to investigate the condition of the
present war.
Mr. Raja, (N. N.,) thought tho resolutions
were not pointed enough and moved to add
"and especially the disasters at Ball's Bluff."
-Mr. WILSON (Mass.) said he was glad to see
the resolution take a wider field. He thought
it was time that the divers proclamations of of
ficers should cease and the Government have a
settled policy. We must remember, however,
that we have not many men of large military
experience, and great mistakes have been made
and will likely continue to be made ; but he
wanted it to be understood by the military that
the people expected that no such mistakes
should be made.
Mr. lanuat, Cal.,) asked for the yeas and
nays. The resolution was then agreed to—
yeas 33, nays 3, viz : Messrs. Callao, Latham
and Rice. Absent Messrs. Bright, Collamer,
Foot, Thomson, Miley and Wilmot.
On motion of Mr. FESSENDEN, (Me.,) it was
resulved that the Committee on the District of
Columbia be requested to report the number of
fugitive slaves that have been confined in the
city jail in Washington during the last year and
Ittant tinting flarg.
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lion, cheaper than It can be done at any other establish•
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and also specifying what number if any have
been returned since the recent order of Secreta
ry Seward in reference to alleged fugitives, and
to whom and by whom these have been deliv
ered.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF MPRESENTAT.I.V.h.S.
Mr. BLAIR. (M 0.,) introduced a resolution,
which was adopted, instructing the committee
on Military Affairs to inquire into the prepriety
of paying all officers. and soldiers in actual ser
vice in the Western Department of Missouri,
under Gen. Fremont, or under any other com
manding General, where they have performed
actual service, and that the committee report by
bill or otherwise.
Mr. ROSCOE COMING (N. Y. ) introduced
a bill to subject certain persons to military trial
and punishment. It covers the cases of such as
may enter into speculations for the purpose of
defrauding the government, and who may di
rectly or indirectly offer bribes for the advan
tates of furnishing military stores, munitions of
war, etc. Military and naval court martials are
authorized to hear such cases, and those found
guilty are to be punished with imprisonment of
not less than two years.
Mr. CONSLING said that the Government had
been cheated of large sums of money, there
was a multitude of harpies which no man could
number preying upcn the vitals of the com
monwealth; they should punish with certain
severity this class of criminals. He repeated,
that there was a class of desperate speculators
who are defrauding the treasury to enormous
amounts in a variety of ingenious modes.
Mr. DAWES, (Mass.,) who is on the special
committee to examine into Government con
tracts, briefly spoke of the discoveries of fraud
already made saying that without legislation
the Treasury will become bankrupt.
The bill was referred to a committee on the
judiciary.
Mr. BINGHAM, (0.,) introduced a bill tO or
ganize the Medical Department of the Army.—
Referred to the committee on Military affairs.
Also, a bill repealing all acts and parts of
acts authorizing the committal persons of co
lur as runaways, or suspected, or charged with
being runaways, and sold to pay expenses, etc.,
anti providing a punishment for such prae
aces.
Mr. Guittzes, (Ohio,) bill to confiscate the
property of rebels, liberate their slaves; and
colonize them, was referred to the Committee
on Military Affairs.
Mr. HUTCHINS (Ohio) introduced a bill to
abolish slavery in the District of Columbia.
Referred.
Mr. WEBSTER (Ind.) introduced kresolution,
which was adopted, instructing the Committee
on Roads and Canals to enquire into the expe
diency of establishing a railroad from New
York to Washington via the Pennsylvania Cen
tral Railroad.
Many other bills and resolutions of minor
importance were introduced and referred.
The SPEAKER presented the annual report of
the Secretary of the Treasury.
A motion for printing extra copies, was re
ferred to the Committee on Printing.
On motion of Mr. VAT.r ANDIOHAM, (0.,) It WES
Resolved, That the President be rt gusted to fur
nish, if not incompatible with public interests,
copies of all proclamations or orders issued and
published iu the press, or otherwise made pub
lic by himself, or any head of Department, or
any military or naval officer of the United States
since the 4th of March last, relating to the pend
ing contest with the so-called Confederate
States.
On motion of Mr. Cox it was
Resolved, That the Committee of Ways and
Means be instruct.d to consider the subject of
the tariff and taxation, with a view to equalize
the burdens of the present war upon all citizens
and upon all sections, and upon capital and la
bor, and for this purpose that the present tariff
and direct tax will oe so modified as to carry
out the principles of just and equal taxation.
Mr. Urroil, (Va.,) introduced a bill to facili
tate judicial proceedings in the confiscation of
capturol property and for the better regulation
of the law of prizes.
The House then adjourned.
FROM NEW YORK.
Arrival of the Steamship Congress
from Auswerp,
FIRE AT FA.B,MA.NS & CO'S DISTILLERY.
Twenty Thousand Dollars of Rum Des-
Ow ed.
A Bowery Concert Saloon Broken up.
The steamship Congress from Antwerp ar
rived at this port this afternoon. Her advice
have been anticipated.
The Gunboat Tuscarora has arrived from
Philadelphia.
The gunboat Shawanee is below.
Farman & Co., distillery, in Williamsburg,
was partly destroyed this morning by the ex
plosion of one of the stills One of the work
men, Francis League, was killed. Nearly $20,-
000 worth of rum was destroyed.
Klindermiller's German concert saloon in the
Bowery was visited by the police on Sunday
night, and all the musicians, performers, sing
ers, bar-keepers and the proprietor were ar
rested.
ELECTIONS IN AIASSA.CEITSET CS.
BosroN, Dec.' 9.
Mayor Nightman was re elected to-d Ly by
10.000 majority over Toby, the Republican can
didate. In Lowell Mr. Hatford was elected
Mayor over Graves, Republican.
P. M. Neal was e!ected M Lyor of Lynn. Mr.
Gasten is re-elected Mayor of Roxbury. P. J.
Stone is elected Mayor of Chariest° and P. E.
Aldrich, Mayor of Worcester. Geo. W. Jack
man was re-elected Mayor of Newbaryport by
a n almost unanimous Tote.
NEW YORK., Dec. 9.