New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-21
nd better still, hs would secure the blessing Of

The Ptesldont Responded very iupreooiF'!i '"J
ing that he was deeply semi lie Of his need OF DIVINE
assistance. He had sometime thought that perhaps
he nigh, he an instrument in Coos hands Of accom-
Wishing great work and he certainly was not I'M
willing 70 be. Perhaps, however, Gods way %
accomplishing the end which the memonalls's have
in view may be different from theirs. IL womb be
HE earnest endeayor, with firm reliance upon the
Divine ara, and seeking light from ABOVE, 10 DO
his duty 10 lie place TO which 10" had been called
The deputation thereupon withdrew much graft
fed by ne character Of their reception.
IMPEACHMENT OF 4 CITIZEN OF ALEXANDRIA.
This morning the Mayor and delegation of the
Ioval citizens Of Alexandria waited upon the Secre
tary Of War to present testimony impeacling the
lovnlty Of Mr. Dangerii,ld resident of ttat CITY
worth property computed at half q milf, Il, who ha-
recently returned from Richmond under the protcc-
ton OF the Government, aud who pelsistenlly re-
fuses TO take the oath of allegiance, and to request
that hs commoiioUs residence be converted into
hospital II possesses peculiar advantages in this
respect.
The specific charges preferred against Mr.. d.,
which we've prepared by CouTessmen Jnlian and
Shank aiier careful examination these gentlemen
having visited Alexandra for the purpose, cub
ssniiay ss follows: Recruiting and diiIliug men
for The Rebel army, sending men to seize lls'lers
Ferry, urring Gen. Lee 10 join The rebellion and
going 81 fay as to buttonhole hm the church door
and endeavcr by every sNiGce aud induccment to
cause hin 10 bct contrary to his wishes and ircliaa-
tions, and octively cooperating himself with The
Rebels until very recently.
The Mayor said that the citizens Of Alexandra
were ipceused that such person should have toe
protection Of the Government, and be secure in the
enjoyment Of his property. while loyal citizens
compelled to sacrifice much 20 snhserve lie interest
and welfare. The Secretary Of War, in reply 10
y representations of the Mayor said that the pass
which Dangerfeld had been using WAS given him
upon Tie representations Of Eeyerdy johnson. Bis
f,ther-in-aw, and Of other unnisakaby loyal men.
The Secretary promised, however, that he would
investigate the matter, and thst iustice should be
done. The Mayor subsequently attended a session
Of the Committee on the Conduct Of The War. and
laid before them the facts in Daugerh-lds case and
ia those Of Other Rebels securely domiciled in Alex
sndra. Tue Mayor expressed The opinion that there
wee MOI coo unconditional Union monin AleSandia.
lie prono.ed TO furnish the Committee with the
draft Of a bill providing that sny person who having
left Alexsodds for the South since the murder OF
Col Ellsworth, now seeking 10 return, shall be re-
quired TO axe an oath Of allegiance on penalty Of
eng excluded from the city and the country within
cur ncs, Oh imprisoned, according 10 the exigencies
vi the cae.
THE CONDrCT OF THE WAR.
Tie Committee on the COEdGc Of the War has
resumed go abors in earnest. Six witnessed, among
them Geu. Doubleday, were examined to-day, prin-
oipally touching Rebel properly and the treatment
Il Rebels n rcrson and property within our lines
BY ou5 Generals.
ACCIDENT TO GEN. MCDOWELL.
On special correspondent will Gen. Mcdowell
sends us he following by mail.
.yars IS. lSG2-This afternoon, a. Gen. Mcdowell
vas leaving his headquarer for the depot hi7 horae
became frightened, and Suddenly rearing tel! back
ward with bis whole weight upon the General Col
Nhoim and 1aiors Myers and Brown, staff otiicers
ran TO his assistance and extricsted him from his
p<riloIs sitnation.
Al irsi ls INJURIES were thought very serious, as
be wa unconscious, and as every attempt 10 move
him ,ves lloyyed with manifestations of pain but
In the co,rse Of few minutes he 30 Tar recoveFeh
as 70 recognize his oficeY. THIS evening, thres
hours after The accident. his :cian, Dr. Magruder
pronounce him rapidly recovering. His HguFl.s are
uson The figat knee and shoulder
Igvrsaqv Jane l9.--Gon. Mcdowell is better this
morning lie slept we'll curing he night, and eX-
Iects e. tale the saddle within . few days.
The CONFERENCE OK TIE TAX BILL
N Is understood tnat me sOhiflttct VI NOn'Sici''e
"a the Tax bill have agreed upon report, but az
the house is not in session tomorrow probably i
NAY uol be made until Mondoy.
Upon cne point the members Of the Committee
rsp!eseufuc the House are Il dead iocs with those
r.presenioe the Senate, the latter insisting upon
ysreal Of the law OF tie Extra Session imposing u
direct tax. AID tie former oppoMsg such repeal
Tie Committee viii make no recommendation on
tbsimsor,as.t question but viii leaveh TO the two
House 20 decide.
- THE NEW TARIFF.
Mrs. evcas from the Committee OF ways ana
uesne reported to-day the new tariff which en-
braces conIlote revision Of the existing law. The
bill p hss been previously stated, ia intended to i'm
rose duties according 10 rates Gzed by the Tax bili
1rcn t,o provisions, Of which the Committee Of
Confeye. CO finally agreed to-day.
Thus duty Of half cent per pound IS imposed
upou cotton. which Is taxed al tie same rate. The
p.ovisi u. of this Ia III are made to apply TO all
FOODS no entered in warehouse al tho time The i."
t.hes effect, 10 that goods on snip board pay dnl!es
rnder II. TIE warehouse 'ystem Is extended TO
three wears instead of three month";, which Id
restoration 10 the old system before the Morrill, tariff
vent iutc effect.
The tunnage duty Of 10 cents q year in The ne"
tara il IN lieu Of the taxes on manliesis, oi'is Of
hiding clc.. which were struck ont Of The Tax Dill
b. the Committee of Conference. Tie COMMITTEE
retain tire per cent imposed By the Senate on cot
ton bu, provide for ! Ter cent drawback; also,
i,,.,rapee rolices are taxed per cent, ae provided