The New York herald., 1862-03-26
Skirmlsh with Rebel Cavalry
Near Warrenton, Va.
Development OF Union Senfi-
ment i'm Virginia.
Debate on the Slavery Question in
the Senate.
Trivial Discussion on the Tax Bill
in the House,
kcs &C.. DC.
WASHINGTON, March rs, 1852.

sKlMIsH WITH REBEL CAVALRY.
On Saturday scouting party from the New York Six
~ first regiment while passing down the railroad from
Manassas toward warrenton and about two miles from
frenchs brigade, fired upon by party OF
cavalry, supposed belong to Stuarts regiment
Upon making demonstration toward the
saiants, the rebels fed in great haste. 1t
undoubtedly their intention to pick of two;
but they fortunately beyond range and thus failed
in their object. The precpitance with which they de-
parted gave evidence that they not inclined TO any
thing higher than a deliberate murder
1t is stated that about four thousand rebels
the vicinity Of warrenton apparently waiting for
thing to turn From the reports it does not seem
that they intend to make stand at that point. 1t is
thought that the force Of the guard Of the
Manassas army waiting for orders.
FALSE ALARM.
On Sunday night report was made to headquarters
that party OF rebel cavalry had appeared Difficult
creek reconnaissance failed find any Of the
enemy in that direction.
ALLEGED PILLAGE OF THE REBEL STORES LEFT AT
MANASSAS.
Complaint has been made by General Richardson that
parties from Washington and other places with regular
passes within the lines have avaed themselves
Of the privilege to plage from the left Mnas
sas-Aour, pork, &C. They in wagons. and large
quantities Of provisions have been thus conveyed away
General thinks the supplies will be useful for
troops and ntcrdction to be placed upon such
proceedings in future.
MKMENrOs OF MANASSAS
The rage for mementos from Manassas unabated
end crowd Of people may be daily searching
among the ruins for token The ground has bean
pretty well gone
DEvELoPEAKNr OF LOYAL SENTIMENT IN VIRGINIA.
Tho advent Of Union troops Virginia has already
had beneficial effect upon the Union sentiment in Fair
Hsv A h.. IU>>u ID
Hcms Guard the county the rsrfect security
OF the inhabitants. Many Of the farmers so be
the Fans turnpike, between Alexandria and Aanas
busy at work in erecting their fences which had
been destroyed by tho rebel troops They express their
confidence being protected frcm further INVASION and
determined 10 80 with the cultivation Of their
farms confident that the danger from the cloud has
passed them. But very little winter grain has been
put in wheat crop has been almost wholly neg
lected.
GENERAL SUMMERS ORDER TO THE PEOPLE OF vIR-
GINA.
General Sumner has issued important order pro-
hibhing acts Of marauding He assures the people Of
Virginia that their only safety the general government
and that will be his endeavor protect them
IN their and property the extent OF his
The General has also determined accept resigna
$ions in his during the campaign He is decidedly
opposed to gentlemen going through with the ncdentas
OF their positions without iHcuring any Of the dan
gers incident state OF No designations based
upon private affairs will be considered by him. per-
sistence offer OF resignation will followed by
rest
THE WAR DEPARTMENT AND THE NEWSPAPER
The action Of the Secretary Of War in reference to
newspapers which publish contraband in spte
Of the order directing the suppression of such nte
sence has occasoned quite hutterng among portion
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city in haste, and others preparing to fol-
low. The order is not intended to be evaded,
but to be executed, and there probability
that the Tribune will be able 10 bargain for an
exemption from the rule this OCCASION was done
by the War Department under administration Of Gen
Cameron.
SECRETARY CHAsE's NEW TAX BILL.
The tax bill in of preparation by the Secretary
Of the Treasury substitute for that of the committs
Of Ways and Means, is not yet completed 1t has been
and carefully considered, and will find favor with
Congress, which has already boon bored with
Of the bill before il until members hardly
the subject with becoming gravity.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE ON THE TAX BILL
The pettfogging upon the tax bill continues in the
II Houss. This afternoon farce enacted over it
which Afforded much amusement the actors bot was
not reshed by hose the audience who reflected upon
the gravity Of the subject in reference the pressing
needs Of the country. The Ievity displayed by
bers during the discussion IN Committee Of the
whole would have led a stranger 70 suppose that
country was beset difficulties, and that the
ship Of State sailing prosperousy a smooth
Trivial amendments introduced Just for the fun
Abe thing One VI them provided that persons exhibiting
feats Of ugglery and should pay license
Of dollars member suggested that every man
who keeps jug should be deemed juggler which wa
laughed at as a good joke. 1t was moved 70
require ten dollar license from all public
lecturers including preachers and all orators who made
speeches for money. jolly member moved TO strike
out lecturers" and insert 4" mothers OF families"
Mr. Loveoy had the preachers stricken out and the
whole amendment was lost gentleman who has heard
OF the destruction OF seventyfve thousand sheep among
his constituency by dogs, moved that every dog dealer
be required pay license Of dollar, and that every
person owning . dog be deemed q dealer. II
moved, by a fscetous gentleman from New Jer.
sey, that tax Of Eve dollars each be levied
upon all speeches upon subjects not directly
before the House This entertaining proposition no,
entertained BY the Chairman It proposed also to
bachelors school teachers members OF Congress and
congressional candidates. These amendments
esssvely lost amid great merrinent. Mr. Cox OF Ohio
opposed the tax upon circuses which he regarded
among the uecessaries Of life. Mr. Loveoy inquired 20.
eosey he would not tax persons who somersetsY
Mr. Cox would not tax theatres, for that would be 10
tax Hamlet and FastaG and otheo which last would be
dsagreeablc 10 Mr.. Lovejoy. A member remarked,
pleasantly that "a way To pay old debtsn would be
taxed and Mr. Cox replied, also BOX and Coz which
he wouldn't ike" All these brilliant saies we're much
enjoyed by the funny Of the House.
The niger question came up, and some ssrnss, talk
was had. The border State men protested against
paying . heavy tax upon that species Of property
upon various considerations. They had been loyal
and did not their States driven into dsioyay by
extreme against their institutions. Mr. Love-
10Y sncersd at this He tired Of hearing gentlemen
Of tho border States talk Of their loyalty menacngy He
aated THAI those statss had sent their young
light the rebel army, and their old men to
Congress- 10 advocate non-interferencs with sla-
very. Having launched q few earcssms like that