The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-07
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Passage Of the Tax Bill In the Senate,
J.. &C.. 60.

PASSAGE OF THE TAX BILL BY THE SENATE.
The Senate to-day finally disposed Of the Tax bill It
has passed. been back the House, where the
Senate amendments wi be, without delay advanced
tho stage in which will become the subject OF sonfe
renee.
Mr.. Fessenden made his closing argument to-day on
the Tax bill He properly gave prominence to the idea
that as In England such controlled by the
House Of Commons, 30 in this country IL not legt
matey within the province Of the Senate to essentially
change the character Of the Tax bill up from
the popular branch. Hence his objections to the new
systems Of taxation that had been projected Senator's
It is due TO Mr. Fsssenden say that he has brought
keen legal and practical ability the consideration of
the subject and may be also said his credit that he
especially FESTIVE under the whip and policy that
Sumner and others have sought to inaugurate In the
Senate.
Those interested In the House Tax BILL passed the
Senate to-day form idea OF the changes made
In it by the remark Of Senator this evening that the
House will hardly be able TO recognize its own offspring.
The House win probably discuss and reject many Of the
Senate amendments. This will consume much time,
Notwithstanding the desire manifested that such bill
should speedily be passed.
THE RADICALS IN THE SENATE.
This day has hurfu to the radical faction in the
Senate. The fanatical demagogism which sought at
the beginning Of the session TO inaugurate legislative
raid against the South despite OF barriers
and OF solemn compacs with national and conservative
men at the outset of the has been gradually grow
ing distastsfu not to say hateful that it is daily
and hourly receiving notifying checks. Thus Mr. Sum-
nor in his desire to get rid of conservative vote in
the Senate for days in succession sought to GUST Mr.
Stark of Oregon from his seat but tho precedent Of
peng Senators who have been elevated to position by
sovereign States dangerous that several republican
ton upon grave matter. So Mr.. Sumner has Called
this point.
1t is pretty clear too that he is banked by the Pres
dent concerning Governor stany, for to-day he intro
duced resolutions, which, among other things assaed
the administration policy OF appointing military COVER
in States This would bring the appointment OF
Andrew Johnson into discredit Besides the Secreta
Of War has informed tho gentleman to-day that action
touching the Of Governor Stany will be delayed
until advices received from him. it is fair to suppose
that the kilograms hence TO the New York radicals
organs the effect that the administration had rebuked
that official, are not founded on reliable facts.
Again the fanatcal element has been endorsed BY the
refusal to tax slaves.
Several republican Senators have utterly refused b
violate their oahs to support the constitution at the
hest OF empty demagogues. Mr.. Cowan in making a
legal and constitutional argument upon the proposition
to tax slaves coarsely insuted by Senator Wade,
who spoke of him dog and the champion OF slavery
and rebellion. Mr.. Cowan declined to notice personal
dispersion from that quarter while the Senator was in
disgrace by Of unsettled dispute with his col
league Mr. vallandigham Mr. Cowan % reflections upon
Senators who had sat under the teachings Of Webster
and Clay specially CALLING to the radical faction
Mr. Wade rssorted the old and bold plea Of the
paraive youhuness Of Mr. Cowan and his inexperience
n the Senate Mr. Cowan was thoroughly supported by
NJ cd nv all bla mud;
tors that the demagogues utterly overthrown in
the argument well in that propriety and fitness
that should attach to Senatorial discussion.
THE PRESIDENTS EMANCIPATION PLAN.
II is currently stated that but member Of the Cabi
net opposed the Presidents policy Of emancipation,
with compensation and colonization Of tho blacks.
THE INSTRUCTIONS TO GOVERNOR sTANLY, OF
NORTH CAROLINA.A
Secretary Stanton, In response to inquiry
Of the House, says explicitly that Governor
Stanly has not been instructed by the govern.
msnt to prevent the education Of children
white or black in North Carolina that the department
has official Information that he mas nterfered TO pre-
vent the education Of white or black children in that
sate copy Of the resolution Of the House has bssn
transmitted to him for report upon his action the sub
ject, which, when received, will be communicated to
that body.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD, TARIFF AND BANKRUPT
BILLS.
The Pacific Railroad and General Bankrupt bills will
probably be acted upon next in the Senate.
The Tariff bin win be presented to the House as soon
the Tax bill is out Of the way.
The National Bank system win conclude the important
pending and will cose the principal abors Of
the session.
THE EMANCIPATION AND C0NFIscATroN MEASURES.
The passage Of the Emancipation BILL modified, in
Nth, Tho
with less objection than formerly. Tho opponents
OF the convinced that their efforts will avail
nothing and many who objected to It impotic have
become converts the opinion that the rebels deserve
all tho punishment that in this way BIO inflicted
upon them. others, who commended against tho BILL
acquosce now with desire TO promote the removal OF
Of constant sectional irritation, destructive
public peace and national welfare.
THE PROBABLE OCCUPATION OF MEMPHIS by OUR
TROOPS.
Tho evacuation Of Fort Wright gives probability tho
yet unconrmeo report OF the evacuation OF Memphis
by the rsDe thus restoring the the pos
session Of the whole length Of the Mississippi
rangements will be made with all possible despatch to
open the river for commercial intercourse between New
Orleans and the loyal States and TO afford protection
commerce from rebel forays
sPECULATIoNs RESPECTING BEAUREdARD.
Persons from New Orleans who know General Boauro-
gard say that he Is not the sort Of TO give way
such frantic actions in view Of has been
trbutsd to him. As he has carried Off all his great guns
and munitions OF war from Corinth 1t will probably be
found that no in fortified position tho direction Of
Grand Junction and Memphis II so, our gunbonts will
find the latter place strongly fortified The Secretary Of
the Navy does share in the idea that tho
its close that only iron vessels hereafter to be
serviceablo.
COLONEL KENTY AT TIE WAR OFFICE.
Colonel JonuP. Keny, Of the First Maryland regiment,
the hero Of Front Royal arrived here to-day accompa
MED by Governor Bradford, Of Maryland, and Mcssrs
schcy end shriver, Of Frederick They had an inter-
view with the Secretary Of War in reference to tho
prompt and special exchange Of the OF the First
Maryland regiment, taken prisoners by Jacksons army
at Front Royal The field officers and three privates Of
the regiment the only paroled. Colonel Ksnly
has pistol wound and also sabre in the head. He
is still weak and suffering from these wounds, but is
anxious to be exchanged and allowed resume his place