The New York herald., 1862-04-04
The Bill Emancipating Slaves
in the District of Columbia
Passed by the Senate.
One Hundred Thousand Dollars Voted in
Aid Of the Negroes Who Emigrate.
Important Resolution DeclaratOry Of
the object Of the War.
The Work Of the House on the Tax
Bill Nearly Completed.
EMISTMENYS FOR THE ARMY SUSPENDED,
&c, '&c. 10.

ENLlSTMENTS FOR THE ARMY SUSPENDED,
&C.. '&c. 10.
WARRINGTON, April 8, 1862
PASSAGE BY THE SENATE 0P THE BILL EhANCIPArING
SLAVES IN THE DlSTRICr OF COLUMBIA.
This afternoon at halfpsst I'VE O'Clock, the Senate
passed e bill 70 emancpate the slaves in the District Of
Columbia Tho constitution Chicago platform and the
speeches Of President Lincoln quoted vain by the
opponents Of the Twenty Senator's voting
eye, and fourteen nay the bill passed substantially
reported by Senator Wilson early the session.
The bill was introduced by Senator Wilson the 10th
Of December and reported back from tho committee for
the District the aoth Of February with amendments.
which, however, do affect the principles plan Of
emancipation as embodied in the original bill
The compensation for slaves, to be awarded by
missioner appointed by tho President to average three
thousand dollars. Very few high priced negroes left
in tAs District however, and large proportion Of those
will remain In their masters service from choice.
TIE TAX BILL.
1ls Committee Of Ways and Means are determined 10
push the Tax bill through the Committee Of the Whole
shis week. Only two sections remain TO be discussed
Il thought the bin will pass the House when reported
and The Senate win not change materially before pass
ng H. Congress convinced Of the absolute necessity Of
raising large revenue with the least possible delay.
sstatsd In some quarters that An entirely bill will
b osssd In the Senate substitute, but is believed
lhaa the urgent necessity the passage Of
b without delay will induce tho passage Of the House
atApa al In tha titno he
many amendments made in Committee Of the Whole on
Tho state Of the Union will be printed.
THE ENLISTMENT OF SOLDIERS STOPPED.
An ofcsrs engaged In the recruiting service have been
srdersd 70 their regiments and notice given the Gov
srn0vS Of States that no new enlistmens eves
will be received until further orders from the War De-
parment. The force now in the field Is deemed amply
sufficient for the suppression Of the rebellion and the
speedy termination Of the war.
GALLANT ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST.
The capture Of Union City by Colonel Buford and the
capture Of the enemys batteries by the expedition under
Colonel Roberts, regarded by the War Department
very gallant achievements.
rHE CHARGES AGAINST THE SECRETARY OF THE
INTERIOR.
Tho New York World having reiterated Its vague
shargos against the integrity of Secretary Smiths man
lgeent Of the affairs Of the Interior Department that
gentleman has promptly demanded Of tho conductors Of
hat Journal the Of his covert assaant and spec
Icaons Of the lattsrs allegations He Indignantly scouts
lhe accusation being fabrication gotten
mp 70 compass some sinister purpose, and evidently
tends pursuing the matter In order to make example
OF those who may be behind his irresponsible assaan
n, ~ probable, such person be answer
20 his demand Of the propetors Of the World newspaper
REPORTS OF REFUGEES FROM RICHMOND.
The steamer King Philip arrived from the lower river
rcfu m Richf
westmoreand counties, virgnia, who came of from Kin
sale on Saturday last They state that the rebels are
pressing every male between the ages eighteen and
sortynvs into the service, and they had been closely
hunted by the press gangs for q week two
The rebels have mostly left the neighborhood Of Lou.
don; but few squads Of their cavalry roam through
the country mpressng into the service oil able to bear
arms.
The four refugees state that they natives Of that
section, one being an old farmer named Gardy and the
sthsrs young men engaged in business nsar him. One
sf the young mon has been acting the rebel post.
master at Knsale.
The refugees give the following the ruling prices
lately In that vcinty-Coce, q rs per pound sugar,
Aoc hne salt 500 per sack, and table SALT put up in
half gallon sacks, 81 rs. Boots TO 5e had only In
fredericksburg at $l3 SO per pair.
The refugees also say that the late secosh papers state
that the Union loss In the conflict with the Merri
mac was 500 men, also that the shots OF the Monitor
had no moro effect the sides OF the Merrimac than
hail stones.
CAPTURE OF REBEL SCHOONER.
A few days ago tho steamer Union ran into the Wy.
comco and brought tho secssh schooner called the
Isabel. shc is in good order, and be very ussfuy
employed By our government.
ABANDONED REBEL PROPERTY BURNED.
large amount Of property, left by the rebels
tn their fight from Manassas burned yesterday un
der direction Of Mr. Baker, the special agent Of the
War Department II consisted Of wagons, with their
running gear and variety OF other articles deemed
useloss and cumbersome. The notice issued by Mr. Ba
Ter has been the means Of bringing in many farmers In
sho negbborhood who have helped themselves TO choice
pckngs from the abandoned stores At Manassas and Il
Is probable that considerable valuable property will be
turned over 10 the government.
some Of the persons remaining behind seen, inclined
~ put in claims for portions Of the abandoned prop.ry
under the plea that II into their possession NV
regular salo, and that they Union mon quantity
Of tobacco has been claimed by Mr.. johnson, who ia
known to have had dealings with the rebels and ex
changed Confederate money which no know TO be WORTH
less, for the commodity AL those cases viii undergo
searching scrutiny.
IMPROVEMENT OF AFFAIRS IN VIRGINIA.
Thrift again making its appearance along the route
between Fairfax Court House and Alexandria Some Of
tho farmers yesterday engaged in poushng their
lands and in several instances dlapdated and deserted
dwellings wore being repaired
!. THs CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.
The government having returned TO their respective
ow. rers all tho boats the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
trad, has already begun TO revive Eight or ten barres
Of noa arc among the nrst receipts.
THE SECESSION SPIES IN VIRGINIA
Tho pls which seoms to prevail, OF allowing civilians
70 travel aithin liuos from Washington to Manassas
without d.irns tho military authorities 70 maintain .
supervision dyer thom, by calling for their passes n