The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-10

authorizing the construction Of bridge the Ohio
river at steubenville taken up ana passed. pro-
vidss that the draw shall be three hundred wide
PASSAGE OF THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
Tbs Senate Inference Committee the navy bill made
report, which was adopted. By the bin as agreed
upon the spirit ration Is continued Naval AGA
deny to b located at Newport Authority given
for the purchase OF property TO make navy yard
o. Philadelphia. Also for extension or the Charles
town (fassachusstts) Navy Yard.
THE NEW GRADE OF ADMIRALs AND CoMMoDoREs.
The bill for establishing the grade Of admras and
commodores in the navy passed. Senators seemed
to fear popular rsbuks for creating titles after tho
European Styles and therefore the salaries were 90 fixed
~ 10 not much exceed the pay Of captain commanding
squadron asst under the old regime. Meantime the
pay OF nearly all other grades has been somewhat
ducsd There IL no reason however, why grades sua-
BILE to the enlarged commands OF naval officers should
MOI be established and reasonable salaries be paid
In the rebel service The highest army title
10 general, and ne commands q force composed
Of several corps armed. Such commanders OF corps
Garmss ~ Hsntzslman, Reyes, Fitz John Porter and
Sumner would in England have the title Of Lisutensnt
neras On tho Continent Of Europe would be Marshal.
Thsrs y no reason why grades suitable TO command
should not be established in service for never
more TO have small army and navy.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
The republican members, between fifty and sixty com.
prisng both Senators and Representatives, held ad-
journed meeting tonight at the Capitol Dr. sherman
New York, was Chairman, and Samuel C. Fsssendsn of
Maine, Secretary. Remarks were made By Messrs
Stevens Potter, Kellogg, Of Illinois, Arnold, Jane or
Kansaa, and Dawes, whom, on motion OF Mr.. Bingham
a resolution adopted for the appointment OF commit.
tee OF five members Of the House and equal number Of
Senators to prepare an address to be submitted
Journsd meeting on Saturday evening.
TIE FIGHT NEAR ELLIS CLIFFS, ON THE MISSISSIPPI .
Acting Master Frederick Crocker, commanding the
United States steamer Kensington communicates to the
Navy Department the following particulars OF en-
counter with rebel battery in the vicinity Of Ellis Cliffs
and Rodney, on the Mississippi river
During the night Of juno rs, rockets, muskets and
other sounds, gave indications Of the enemy and the
crews Of all the vessels beat to quarters but no
attack being made lay quiet till daylight when we
hove up anchor and proceeded up the river
keeping . sharp lookout on all sides, and
ready for instant action. There was no appear.
ance OF the enemy, however, till we ar
rived opposite the bluff, short turn about eighteen
miles below the line Of Rodneys-Coes' creek-when we
were attacked by battery apparently Of two or four
six pounders concealed in tho thicket under the bluff
Their first shot, from distance Of not than two
hundred yards took effect in tho Sarah Brun njuring
two Of her severely Three other shots, fired at
almost the same distance, tell short, when a round
Of grape from the Sarah Bruin and shell from the
Kensngton both OF which dropped with great accuracy
into the midst Of the smoke Of thsir guns sencod them
completely Both the Sarah Bruin and Kensngtcu to-
gsther with tho riasmen Of all the vessels continued
nrng till ths around the brought them out Of
range and enabled the Horace Bsals open re with
her battery which abe did with great animation and
the thckst shellsd until all the vessels were out o.
range
THE CASE OF SENATOR SIMMONS.
The attack recently made upon Senator Simmons has
been laid upon the shelf The assault was nconsderate
No man in the Senate has higher reputation for honesty
and frankness The only trouble is that he owns up If
all would make clean breast the charges against
Senator Simmons would to be persecution OF one
not more guilty than his prosecutors.
RUSH FOR OFFICE UNDER THE TAX BILL.
A the time approaches for tax law to take effect
the rush for appointments under it increases The New
York managers have taken the AFFAIR In hand Mr..
Chase win be invited to cut New York city up into Con
gressonal districts in reference collection Of the
TAX This might DO convenient for political opera.
tions, but not profitable in view OF the efficient
working Of the law Six heads Of tho Tax
Department in New York city would be an
expensive mode Of collection. Tho First. Fourth and
Sixth wards would uxurate upon special organization
in which they would have the choice Of gatherer
suit them. The law 10 full of elements Of hatred and
II would DO infinitely II it should be made ma
chine for local politicians. The sentiment prevailing
here that there should DO only one head In each COM
munity for collector and assessor.
THE BANKRUPT BILL.
The Bankrupt bill, which to have been reported
yesterday has been delayed to make for the pas
sage Of the Tariff bill There Ia every believe
that the Bankrupt bill will he brought up the
tomorrow. There Ia anxiety that this bill shall
DO considered before the close Of the session
There Is good why this should ncs
be done. The bill has been well considered In committee
in both houses Every Senator and representative has
had opportunity to know what its provisions and
majority In both branches in favor Of It's passage
Y brought forward favorably may yet be PASSED
before the adjournment.
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS.
The following deaths Of soldiers arc announcad.--
Gsorgs MEMS. Co. K, aAth New York.
W. Kearney, Co. G, oath New York.
Ed. BAsust, Co. b, 18th United States infantry.
SENATOR DrxoN's RECRUITING PROSPECTS.
The Hon. James Dixon, United States Senator from
who vent homs, few days since 20
troops for the war; tessrsphs the of re-
cruitng there are highly favorable.
THRTY.sHvENTH CONGRESS-.
TI2sT SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON, July o, 1852
THE CIRCUIT COURT or WEST rESxEssxA
Mr.. FOSTER, (rsp) Of Conn., from the Judiciary Com.
mtse reported back the bill 10 change the place Of hold
ing the Circuit Court OF the Unitsd States the
district Of West Tennessee is concerned. Passed.
COLONIZATION BLACKS.
~ Eno a frnr tks
bill amendatory Of the 10 prohibit the slave trade
The bill authorizes the President arrangements
with foreign governments and especially with Denmark,
for the colonization OF captured Africans.
EMPLOYMENT or NEGROES
Mr.. KING, sp) Of N. Y, from the Military Commit.
tee, reported bill for the employment Il persons Of
African descent building ntrsnehmsnts and for other