The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-17
GENERAL NEWS.

WASHINGTON, June 10, 1862.
PROBABLE EARLY ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS-.
The adoption Of the resolution in the Senate
70 meet hereafter At eleven instead OF twelve
O'Clock. IL significant Of intention 10 hurry
business through, In view OF an early ad
iournment. The vote upon this resolution Is regarded
test VOTE and shows that the ultras, who desire
that Congress shall remain session watch the Pre-
sdeut and hamper the administration, will be in the
minority, and will not be able TO prevent an ad.
the business Of the session Is con-
cludsd.
DEVILS DAY" IN TIE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
To-day has been what is called by old members
"Devirs Day." in the House. II was resolution day,
when everybody has opportunity to tickle or 20
garrots somebody else by resolution. Among these
brought in today was resolution OF inquiry in regard
TO Gensrai Banks permitting runaway negroes to ride
wagons during his retreat from Winchester, while sick
and wounded soldiers left fanting by tho roadside
No one here believes this charge Of inhumanity the
part OF General Banks. Tho resolution referred
General Banks expected to be ref.e any such
charges and confound those who prefer them.
Tho resolution TO inquire into the reason why the
White House, the residence OF Mrs. General Lee the
Pamunkey river, has not been occupied as n military
hospital. created some stir In the House. Dur
ing the discussion IL was stated that psrsmp.
tory order had issued from the War Department
that the premises should be converted into hospital
The Secretary OF War was waited upon BY Dr. Horace
Green Burns of tho Massachusetts, Relief
and Prosper NJ. wetmore OF New York urging that the
White House should thus be occupied The resolution OF
inquiry adopted in order arr,vc clear state
Of fact whether the building SUITABLE and
So wha. prevented lis occupation for hospital
purposes
THE BANKRUPT BfLL.
An effort 10 TO DO made this week to pass the Bank
rupt bill. Although there is an acknowledged majority
both houses in favor OF this measure nothing be
done until the Judiciary Committee Of the Senate choose
report She bill and allow action upon t.. The material
interests OF the country demand action upon this
sion. 10 necessary concomitant OF tho Tax bill. The
failure pass will bring irretrevabe ruin upon
every commercial community North and south and will
greatly reduce the amount Of TO be derived from
the Tar bin. The bill introduced by wm Foster in the
thsrc any prospect OF passing, and IL the Judiciary
Committee will report, ths bill may be passed, and its
benefits suure TO the country without delay.
DEPARTURE or LORD LYONS.
Lord Lyons has left for England. He leaves Mr. stew
art First Secretary Of the legation Charge de AZ
fairs during his absence Mr. Stewart presented by
Lore Lyons 70 the state Department and recognized in
that capacity to-day
THE DISMISSAL OF SURGEON HAYS FROM THE ARMY.
DR.. Hays, Surgeon Of the One Hundred and Tenth
rsnnsylvania regiment, who came here on Saturday
night in charge OF the wounded from General Shields
command, was today summariiy dismissed from the
scrvies. II was charged that after arriving hero, ~
nine O'Clock NJ night he went TO bed, and left the
wounded 10 get along best they could Tia next
morning. This inhumsnity punished By dismissal
from tho service reported Al the War
Department.
The ssnats few days ago refused to confirm the nem
nations Of the following officers formerly In tho Navy,
and now holding acting appointments for restoration
their former position Joseph r. Sanford to be Com
mander; Richard T. Renshaw, John Van Ness Philip
Edward Y. McCauley, Pendleton q. wasmough, James
Parker Jr, Edgar Brodhea, John N. Quacksnbush and
John S. Barns, 10 be Lisutenants.
Lieutenant HaIton has been ordered 10 report 10 Com
msndcr Paudng temporary duty Inspector NJ the
New York Navy Yard.
Lieutenant DE Kraft has been ordered 10 the Washing
ton Yard.
THE LOCATION OF TnE NAVAL ACADEMY.
Tho Senate concluded to-day its deliberations upon the
Naval Appropriation bi which passed. strenuous
effort made by Mr. Anthony have the Naval schco,
nxed Al Newpcrt instead Of Annapolis but propo
ston 70 raise comniuss Of Two Senators, I've repre-