The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-15

silks, The Income tax is placed at per
cent on over 500 dollars The duty on SUI
gar IS two cents. coffee l-2 cents, and on
ten 10 cents. Also, twenty millions OF d.
rect tax.
Johnson of Tennessee, said he should .
vote for the bill to carry on the war. The
report was agreed TO, ayes "a, noes, s.
The resolutions from the House express
Jog sympathy with the bereaved families of
those who fell in defence of the republic
was taken mp aud passed.
Wilson offered an amendment. appropri-
ating $4,000, 900 for the equipment aud or
ganizauon of volunteers provided for ia
The bill TO increase the army aud navy. IL
was reduced from $4,000, 900 TO S200OO..
OOO passed.
II appears that the N. Y. 9th regiment.
en- route home, while passing through the
sixth ward, Baltimore. were fred into with
stones, by a crowd who cheered for Jeff
Davis. The fire was returned with bullets
principally. Citizens, protesting TO be
uui0nists begged them TO desist. Another
report says the soldiers charged bayOncta
on men lining the sidewalks. Several shots
were fired but no one hurt except an officer
who was endeavoring TO arrest rioters, and
who was slightly stabbed. Several arrests
were made but were released on taking the
oath OF allegiance to the United States.
A special dispatch to the N. Y. Commercial
dated Washington, Aug. ID, has the following:
at is said the House will be adverse 10 thepro-
posed increase Of the per cent. on the present
tariff 1t is believed to have been ascertaned
that considerable majority will vote promptly
for its rejection.
The Senate Military Committee arc rigidly
scTutnizng the army nominations sent in TO
them. 1t is not prbable that Maj. Emory on
any others who have wavered at this critical
moment will be confirmed.
lNDIANAPoLIs, Aug. 2d-The Sth Indiana
regiment, Col. Brown, fully equipped, left here
this evening, via Pittsburg for Washington.
Gov. Moreton has authorized the raising Of a
regiment composed entirely Of Germans.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2d.-The Exchange
says three Federal steamers left Fort Monroe
on Wednesday, and reached the mouth Of the
Potomac the same evening, and in attempting
10 ascend were repulsed and in retrcating ran
aground, the Virginians sent for reinforcements
and the capture or destruction Of the vessels
was expected.
HAhRisBUKd, Aug. 2.-The entire force Of
the Pennsylvania reserve regiments were
placed under command Of Gen. Mccall, by
]
of The reserve will be sent forward.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2d-The following
nominations for officers of the volunteer
force were sent toIhe Senate to day: Brig.
Generals, 70 rank from May 10Th 1861, Col,
David Hunter, 5th cavalry; Col. W. +.
Sherman, 18th infantry; Col E. Hamilton,
of Wisconsin. The commissions Of Brig.
Generals so far appointed will date from
May llih; but it should be understood that
old officers of the army rank civilians,
and that among civilians il is intended the
West Pointers should have the precedence.
The following resolution passed both
Houses Of Congress to-day: That we ac-
knowledge the faithful services and loyal
devotion of our soldiers who have fought
aud fallen defending our flag and vindica'
ting the majesty aud supremacy OF the re-
public. We commend TO generous people
the army which is now armed for the con
test with uDyielding courage.
In the Senate the bill relating TO The
revenue service was taken up. II provides
that the Secretary Of the Navy charter
additional vessels for revenue service
passed.
Mr.. Hill, from the Naval Committee re-
ported back the bill authorizing the con-
struction Of twelve small steamers-p passed.
The report of the Committee Of Confer
ence to pay the widow Of the late Stephen
A. Douglas was read, agreed to, and passed.
WAsHISGTcN, Aug. 3d.-Senate bill to
confscale rebel property was recommitted
/ TO Committee on Judiciary by vote Of G7
to 40. They then took up the tariff bill az
amended by The House, and also the direct
tax bill. The Senate Committee were Of
the opinion that the two bad better be
united they therefore took up the direct
tax bill, as the House passed it with some
alterations, and then the income tax pro-
position Of the Senate. The report Of the
Committee of Conference was cOncurred Ia
/ by vote Of 88 to 38.
House ooncurred in Senate amendment
to the resolution fixing Thursday next for
adjournment Of Congress.
The consideration Of the conliscatiOn bill
was resumed. Question stood on agreeing
70 amendment reported by Bingham 60 to
49, Bill passed.
In the Senate King offered resolution
that the Secretary Of War be recommended
to pay volunteers monthly when praetica-
bic. Agreed to.
Colamer offered resolution fixing Tues
day. August 9th for adjournment kesoin-
ton passed.
WAsHINGToN, August "a special ais
match TO the Commercial says Prince NGPo'
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