The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-29
GENERAL NEWS.

GENERAL NEWS.
Rev. Bishop Ames, of the Methodist Epis.
copal Church, and Hon. Hamilton Fish, of
New York, are appointed Commissioners to
visit the prisoners belonging to the army of
the United States now at Richmond, in Vir-
GINA, and elsewhere, and, under such regu-
lations as may be prescribed by the authori-
ty having custody of such prisoners, relieve
their necessities and provide for their COM
fort at the expense of the United States, in
pursuance of the order heretofore made on
this subject. Both these gentleman have &C.
cepted the appointment. a4
The U. s brig Perry will sail OF once for
Aspinwall to take the place Of the brig
cambridge, now there, which is ordered to
report at Key West for duty in the Gulf
Squadron now blockading the Rebel ports.
An order has been issued from the Office
of the Provost Marshal in Washington, re-
quiring all persons passing by stage or pri-
vate conveyance over the roads between the
District Of Columbia and Port Tobacco or
Leonardtown, Md, and the vicinity of those
villages, to procure passes either from the
Office (of the provost marshal in Washing
ington, if going thither, or from The head
quarters of General Hooker's division it
coming this way; the said roads now being
in military possession. Persons venturing
on those roads without such passes will of
course be stopped and possibly held.
Hon. Mr.. Ely appeared upon the floor Of
the House yesterday morning, for the first
time since his return from Richmond. and
was warmly welcomed by his friends in Con-
gress.
Marquis de Montaigac, Admiral Of the
French Frigate Pomone, has returned from
his trip to Charleston, and proceeded to
Washington. ID L S
In the U. :. Senate, yesterday, bill was
passed, authorizing the President to take
possession of all railroad and telegraph lines,
when deemed necessary, pressing their
agents and employees into the service. and
death OF such other penalty as
may be directed by court martial, for in
with or obstructing the use Of the
property by the government. The Senate
also adopted resolution with reference to
taking charge of the cotton lands in the
South, within the lines Of the army, cultiva-
ting them and employing the blacks. The
bills we're considered in the
House Of Representatives, and the bill was
introduced to establish uniform system of
bankruptcy throughout the United States.
Amongst the persons reported against Is
Of dlsloyalty to the U. S. govern
ment, or Secession proclivities, or as unsafe
persons to hold government Offices, BY the
Potter Investigating Committee. are Lieut..
Col. VIM. Maynadier, U. 5. A., Mr.. Car
rington, the U. S. District Attorney for the
D. G.; Mr.. Dodge Of Georgetown. Paymas.
Ter; Mr.. John McCobb, clerk to Mr.. Dodge;
Lieut.. Floyd Harrison, U. S. A., and others.
The Committee connect Col. Maynadier with
he sale of U. S. muskets, under MIR. Floyd's
of the War Department.; and
'ay that Mr.. Darlington, although Cap
ain, refused to got Seneca Mills, when Or
Tered, che not beng willing, he said to in
yade his native state," &c.
The U. S. vessels blockading tho Kappa.
,annock river, pursued captured, and burnt
schooner near the mouth of the river, last
week. The Federal boats were fred upon
rom the shore, but no one was killed.
The Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun says: -" It is estimated that
he amount of revenue necessary for the
if the war should cease on the
irst Of July next, will be two hundred and
fifty millions year, including military and
laval peace establishment, and the interest
n the public debt, and small sinking fund.
he whole sum must be raised by taxation,
irect and indirect, and, it is believed, that
ven the loyal States can sustain it. With
taxation of two hundred and fifty millions,
treasury note circulation of like amount
'ould be supported, and it is contended that
! will stimulate industry and afford facilities
ur business"