The New York herald., 1862-05-30
NEWS FROM WASH;NGT1M.

Ewell and Jackson, which, through the blunder OF Ere
mont, was afforded opportunity to fall upon BANKS
small force Front Royal and Stasburg, are perfectly
Known at the War Department and all the arrangements
necessary in regard to thom have been made
NEW PHASE OF THE PERSONAL CLAUSE IN THE
TAX BILL.
Mr.. Foescnden stated to-day in debate that in his
opinion tho tax upon persons held service would bring
much into Treasury from the North as from tho
Southhat is TO say, the white apprentices would be
sandof the slaves in the matter Of income This ad-
mission OF practical is tie best possible proof OF
the fraudulent character OF the pretence that what Is
,ost to the Treasury by not taxing cotton will be made up
lby taxing negroes.
THE TAX ON COTTON.
The House proposition cotton is about the only
practical way OF making the States in which the rebel
ion originated pay any part OF the expenses OF the
war. New England manufacturers, who arc bloated
with wealth by the effect Of tho war and the present
protective tariff SYSTEM have agents hero to operate
upon Congressman, many of whom are their attorneys
at home prevent taxation that will bring from ten
20 twenty millions Of dollars into the Treasury.
There great lobby prevent taxation upon cotton,
and the drift OF their talk Is that will fall back upon
iabo9 II such is to be tho probable effect, why are
manufacturers hero TO prevent the impost9
PLEA OF TIE BORDER SLAVE STATES AGAINST TAX
ON SLAVES.
Senator Henderson made the point that the taxing of
slaves was another OF the burdens laid upon the loyal
slave States. Kentucky, Missouri &C., had terribly
suffered by wars desoations Yet the heavy burden Of
sustaining the government to fall upon thom rather
than the rebel States. He said that II tho Southern
people such wretches they were described by
Senator Sumner ho should suppose that that Senator
would and loathe the thought Of being part
and parcel with thom in one body polite.
THE PRISONERS IN THE OLD CAPITOL PRISON.
The number of military and State prisoners now con-
fined IN the old Capitol prison is one hundred and fty
THE CoNrRABANp ARRIVALS.
Tho daily arrival OF contrabands reported at the con-
traband headquarters Duff Green's Building, averages
thirty but these comprise only small portion Of all
that arrive here. Tho number is becoming burthen-
some. One hundred have been sent to the Arlington
estate to bo employed farm labcrers but the officers
An charge at to dispose Of the hundreds
quring their care.
ySa THE NEW STEAM CANNON.
trial of tho coffee mill gun made at the arsenal
to-day in the presence of Generals sge Carl schurz and
. number Of army officers Major Rowland fired tho
pieco at the rate OF hundred balls minute. The
balls fell in the water .. distance Of half milo Gen.
era Sige fred twonty four balls in ton seconds all Of the
balls striking the target within space Of four inches
diameter.
GENERAL sTUnGIs' NEW COMMAND.
TEe command oil inc troops lOr the deioAce OF the capt.
tall tho north side Of the Potomac has boen assigned
70 Brigadior General Surgs who commanded at Wilson's
creek, aftcr Con. Lyon mort,ly wounded. General
sturgis is emphatcally soldier He processes
90 know nothing except his professional duties His
ability has been proved in long service in the army
aud by gallant conduct in tho field II allowed to per-
feet his organization Of this command he will soon have
splendid body OF troops, perfectly disciplined and
ready for any emergency. aN
IL has been rumored that General Sturgis has been
aelected the successor OF General Wadsworth,
Military Governor who is to be assigned TO other duty
This appointment would bo hailed with delight by the
majority OF the loyal citizens Of Washington. Tho
assaults Of the Tribune upon the United States mar.
shal Of the District understood bo occasioned
ny the fact that tho Marshal holds wrts for the
rest Of Mr. Greeley, upon criminal charges Tho loyalty
of Colonel Lamon regarded as far superior to that OF
General Greeley Ills popularity here may be understood
by proposition that he would accept the
Moyoray he should have the unanimous support Of tho
loyal voters Of the city.
VISIT OF TILE HOUSE NAVAL COMMITTEE TO FORTRESS
MONROE AND NORFOLK.
The House having taken a until Monday, the
members OF the Committee Naval Affairs will
consummate their projected visit to Fortress Monroe
and Notfolk Many OF them win be accompanied by thcr
families.
ADvAN CEMKNTs IN THE NAVAL SERVICE.
Il Is thought in naval circles that the bill before
gress for increasing the grades OF officers of the navy
to conform TO the systems OF other nations viii pass.
In this case officers OF inferior grades who have fought
with great distinction during the present war; will find
themselves notably promoted.
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL sIGEL
General Sge is set upon by the radicals, who wish 10
turn his military fame personal and partisan &C
count There Is reason for believing that hc is not a
convert to tho idea Of armng Negroes and initiating the
rebcls in raising the black hag the batts field and
enforcing the laws Of Draco in the loyal States.
THE COSTS OF THE DISTRICT SOLDIERS HOME.
II appears by report from tho War Department that
she cost or tho grounds, buildings, &C., Of tho Soldiers
Home near this city 10 abou; three hundred thousand
dollars. Last year thcre wore average hun
drsd and thirty-sevcn inmates. Tho cost of each is
yearly two hundred and sixty three dollars.
UNJUST STRUCTURES UPON THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
Every momber of the Cabinet, and il is believed ovsry
earnest friend OF tho government here doplores the
hasty cersures visited upon the War Department by
somo Of the loyal papers in tho country It has been al
ready stated by Mr.. Wilson, In the Senate upon the
highest authority, that the disposition OF fo ces
which consnred, sanctioned by the President and
1t equally true that 1t approved by the whoo ad
mnistraon. SGccesses such The country did not
ticpae have already attended Mr.. Stantons conduct OF
s1o ""' lOpaisuoht, ehoTlS Dclng N0Ic which
would seem to insure continuance Of tbem occasional
failures and rovorscs happen but Mr. stanton is
not moro responsible for these than he entitled to the
public gratitude for tho success OF our armies.
ENFORCEMENT OF THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW IN
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Recently John Dcan, Esq, presented TO tho Circuit
Court the petition OF Daniel Breed for writ Of
corpus to Marshal Lsmon FOR tho discharge OF coorcd
man, claimed by citizen Of Maryland as his slave,
the ground that SAID alleged fugitive Is Illegally detained
and the restraint and imprisonment authorized by
she Fugitive Slave law OF 1850; in oher Words that tho
taw does not apply 10 the District Of Columbia.
Mr.. Dean to-day continued his argument to show the
writ could not be refused. The Court had previously
inmated they would not grant the prayer and to-day
ead appeal could be taken 10 the Supreme Court Of
the United States on tho refusal Just we'll as upon the
writ. Further argument win DO heard tomorrow
The Fugitive Save law continues 70 be enforced.
During this month about atty slaves have been rcturpe