The New York herald., 1862-04-24

session. He opposed the general proposition OF sEe Dill
which contemplated the destruction Of all the rights In
their property OF citizens Of the States now in rebeion
and making the President overseer OF million ne
goes contrary the constitution and the most sacred
principles of law He also defended the President In
eloquent terms, denying that he WAS coward in de-
ciining to do what the constitution gives him no power
to do Mr. Crtenden's manner, whlIe replying TO the
onslaught of Mr.. Hickman was most animated, and The
members gathered closely around him to catch every
word uttered by the venerable man. who seemed in
spired by the occasion to speak with all the energy left
him after half csnturys service in the halls Of iegs
lation.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS ON THE ooNFwcArIoN ouEs-
TION.
Arepublican held tonight at the Capitol,
continuing In session till nearly eleven O'Clock About
fifty members present. Mr. Colfax in the chair and
Mr.. McPherson, Secretary.
general debate ensued the several eoniiscation
bills, in which Messrs Stevens Blair, (of Mo Covode,
Hickman, Oln and others participated The discussion
somewhat Of the character of that which has recently
taken place In the open Hous upon that subject
The sense Of the seemed to favor Of dis
crininang against the leading rebels in the con-
hscation Of all kinds OF property. II was |
unanimously agreed to refer all the bills pending tho
House to select committee Of seven members as moved
to-day by Representative Olin II
THE NATIONAL TAX BILL.
The report that the Senate Finance Committee had !,
termned the question OF tax distilled spirits e.
mature Tho subject under discussion in the y mi
mittes to-day Senator Pearce absent and the her
six members Of the committee equally divided upon
the proposition to impose the the stock Spirits
on hand. No decision has yet been reached.
The statement that the Secretary Of the ory had
submitted BILL which rejected by the CO nmittee
Is not correct He has from tmo time sub aitted re-
concentrations upon various details in regar to which
fufor Isnn lor. y,.xL L>.
whole 1t is not probable that the Senate Ill make auy
material alterations in the House b excsJ to increase
the tax whiskey and tobacco. The Soy retary OF the
Treasury has recommended high tax these articles
Considerable mpatience is manifested IN regard 10 the
| speedy passage OF this important measu re
OFFICE SEEKERS swARMING TO " AsE,NeroN,
Washington s already crowded with applicants for ap
pointments under the Tax BILL When Il shall be-
como necessary to select tax gathofe there win be
vast army Of willing souls from whiG a to select
TEE DESPATCH OF BEAUREGARD TO JEFF. DAVIS
The despatch purporng to have been sent by Beaure
gard to Jeh Davs, asking for endorsements, boh
was found at the telegraph onceS Huntsville, Alabama
is believed by knowing ones herr TO he genuine and to
give an accurate account OF tas condition Of the rebel
army at Corinth
RETURN OF HON. HORACE MAYNARD FROM ZEN
NEssE !.
Hon. Horace ynard of1s ,nsssee returned from bis
| trip to Nashville to-day. le went there in company
with Governor Johnson Up his arrival at the Capito
h. became At the cent Of crowd of anxious
quiros to the condo, Of affairs In the recovered
territory He reports that the machinery OF the prov
s0nal government nreN ly In excellent working order
| The Governor and his ompansrs received with
much more cordialy han was anticipated, and the
| people daily giving end more dence Of
| t46ir willingness to resume their allegiance to
| the federal governu snt Mr, Maynard believes
| that as soon the masses Of Tennessee can
| feel assured Of pr election In the manifestation
OF loyalty that seces sion will se thoroughly expunged
the State which contains tho honored ashes Of tho
Hero Of the Hermit age
! II lie BANKRUPT BILL.
The friends Of tne Bankrupt bill again making an
effort to procuro sts passage at this session. Senator
McDouga will, s tho earliest opportunity present bill
that has been Prepared with great reference
tho security 0 the rights OF both creditor and debtor
and will moys Its reference 70 special committee, in
order that " may be brougx forward at early day
majority of the Senate believed be in favor Of
the and with porssting and systematic Efforts
may be pushed through both houses before the end Of
| the sessisn.
IYTEueERANcE IN THE ARMY AND IN CONGRESS.
When Mr. Hale offered his resolution in the Senate to
day, directing the Military Committee to inquire whether
general drunk in face Of the enemy in the late
action at Iee's Mil, curious debate occurred. Mr.
FostDr intmated plainly that the Senate has not
taken that high ground upon the whiskey
, | question that would authorze them to critcse
the drinking habits OF officers, inasmuch they had
confirmed nominees TO important Offices OF Incorporate
habits Mr.. Hale acknowledged that tho Senate had
careless in such matters lie related that he had
met q navy lieutenant at a private party who was
| drunk, and stole u bottle Of whskcy from his
| entertainer; but The Senate confirmed the young
mans nomination, although ha facts were laid
before them. Mr.. summer said this done by pro-
slavery Senate but Mr. Hale reiterated that 10 had
no improvement In such things made by tho anti slavery
Senate II stated that the General referred to in the
resolution has not been confirmed because OF his see
Incorporate habits. The discussion is likely affect
| some other pending nominations.
ARMY.
Brigader General Van Allen has been assigned o the
command Of brigade in tho army OF General Mcclellan
in front Of Yorktown. Ho viii proceed without delay TO
assume his command.
Cyrus s. Haldenan OF the AIjutant Generals Depart.
ment has been nominated Assistant Adutant Gene
raj, to be assigned for duty the siar OF General
Van Alien.
FowlsrPrcntco, NJ. D. late Assistant Surgeon of the
Thirtsth New York State Volunteers has been appointed
full Surgeon Of the Seventy regiment Now York
State Volunteers Colonel Brewset, now stationed at
| Camp Winfield Scott, Virginia.
NAVAL APpoINrMESrs.
The following appointments were made at the Navy
Department to-day
Charles H. Maxim of Boston, to bo Acting Master.
George A. Smith, Masters Mate on board United States
ship Shepherd Knapp, 10 be examined for promotion TO
| Acting Master.
NEW Darn FOR UNITED STATES JURORS
sonator Davis repo ted day bin providing that ali
grand and petit Jurors, in addition 70 the oaths pre-.
scribed by law shall swear that they have been to
the cons stutien, and Lave not aksa up arms
soled or advised any p1rson to lake up rebel.
lion, rendered aid comfort any state In revolt
| against the government.
| EPISCOPAL CHURCH ELECTION.
The congregation Of Trinity Church have elected vesry