Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-08
Additional Details of Eastern News.
The following is from the Union:
Congressional.


! WAsHINqToN, July 26.-In the House. Mr..
Fenton moved that when the House ADJOURN
ed it be TIL Monday.
Mr.. Colfix inquired of Mr. Stevens of the
Committee on Ways and Means, when it was
possible for the House to adjourn sine de-
Mr.. Steyens replied, that depended sooner
on the Senate. He intended to move to 90
into the Tax Bills. The House, 10y its action
en- that measure, would he able to determine
es to whether Congress shall stay here longer
NAsHINGroN, July 26-ln the Senate, Mr.
Grimes moved to take up the till to provide
Tor new bridge across the Potomac. The
bill provides for the construction of new
iron bridge near the present bridge, and also
Tor repair OF the present bridge. The bill
passed.
MIR. Sherman reported from the Committee
on Finance, bill to provide Board of Com
mlssloners to examine the compensation of
all officers OF the Government. The till pro-
vldes to examine, regulate and equalize the
compensation of all the employees Of the Gov
ernment. The till passed.
Mr.. Clarke moved to take up the resolution
offered yesterday in regard to the mante-
nance OF the supremacy of the Union. The
bill was taken up and passed-ayes "a noes
l-Mr. Breckinridge voting in the negative
The joint resolutions, approving the acts Of
The President, were taken up and postponed
till to-morrow.
bill to provide for the suppression of re-
bellion was taken up and passed
The bill to provide revenue was taken up,
the motion be on TIE amendment offered Gy
Mr. Simmons, frQm the Committee on FL
nance Several amendments were adopted
The bill was postponed
In the House Mr.. Stevens asked Mr.. Wash
burn whether the Committee on Commerce
intended to report back the till repeating all
laws which created ports of entry within re-
bellious States.
Mr. Washburp replied that the Committee
were considering that measure, and had been
in consultation with members of the Cabinet
concerning it. The subject is full of embar-
rassments. lie was unable to say whether
the Committee would or would not make
report.
Mr. Cox offered a resolution that the SEN
ate concurrent resolution to adjourn on Tues
day next be adopted.
Mr.. ColfAX asked for an amendment for an
other day, which Mr.. Cox accepted.
Mr.. McClernand hoped that Mr.. Cox would
withdraw the resolution. Congress, before
adjourning should make some provisions for
additional revenue, else the Government
credit would fail
Mr.. Wright said it has failed already.
Mr.. McClernand-No, Sir. | move to lay
the resolution on the table. Carried
The House theu went into Committee Of
the Whole on the Direct Tax Bill
The Secretary Of War has no information
as to the employment of Indians and negroes
in a military capacity by the SO called Con-
ii 4 l,.,,
House in response to their resolution upon
that subject.
WAsulNGroN, July 25.-The House passed
tor the transportation and delivery of arms
to loyal citizens in the rebelious States, and
the organization Of such persons for their
projection against nsurrection and domestic
violence
On motion Of Mr.. Blair Of Missouri, 4 res
oluton was adopted calling on the SECRETARY
of War to communicate q letter of Joseph
Holt to the President, of July 18th, in refer
ence to resolution of the House requesting
the reason for assembling United States troops
at the seat of Government
The uouse went into Committco Of the
Whole on the Direct Tax Bill
Miscellaneous.
W ANhINuluN' pull N'NSN Va Wv
late disaster was the absence of any one en-
titled to give general orders, and still another
the expeditions marches made on Sunday
and Monday, and want of sleep to the men.
The attempt is being made to charge every
thing upon the newspapers and politicians
who severally urged an advance, but not
such an advance as this, unsupported as it
was, ana i'll prepared for victory, much less
for defeat.
Among those who narrowly escaped cap
ture were General Higgins and senator Will
son.
Cofdence here has been fairly restored by
two days cool reflection, and the return from
the field OF soldiers in such uueXpect num-
bers
The Second Ohio Regiment is all safely
arrived, except nine
1t was not intended TIC capture Manassas
junction by an attack in front, but to pass it,
cut off the railway communication, and per-
haps take it in the rear
LOUISVILLE, Jnly 2Gth.-A special Rich
mond despatch to the Charleston Courier on
the 25d, says as soon as it BECAME evident
that the enemy near Manassas was to give
battle. Davis FASTENED to the scene OF batue.
arriving IN time to take part in the action.
Tie latest news from Richmond, July -,
says Congress met at noon, and after prayer
had been offered, tie following dispatch was
read before chat body;
MANASSAS JUNCTION, Schd0y Night.
The night has closed upon hard fought
fight Our forces won glorious victory
The enemy was routed and fled precipitately
abandoning large amount of arms, ammu
milton, knapsacks and baggage. The ground
is strewn for miles with those killed, and
farm houses around are al filleG with the
wounded Pursuit was contnued along sew
eral routes towards Leesburg and Centre
Vile, until darkness covered the fugitives.-
We have captured several field batteries and
many stand of arms and one flag. Many
prisoners nave been taken. Too high praise
cannot be bestowed upon our men, for the
skill of the principal officers or for the gal
lantry of all our troops The battle was
mainly fought on our left. Our force was
fifteen thousand, that Of the enemy estimated
at thirty five Thousand. LSigned
JGIF,.DAyIs.
Another dispatch says the number of the
Confederate force was about forty thousand,
and the United States forces near eighty
thousand. The reverse is nearer the truth
No particulars are received of the dead and
wounded
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