The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-09

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NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
wAsusnos. Jaa. .. ises.
fHY FINANCE Sill.
some important alterations made IL the FinsaoG
bill! BY the COMMITTEES o. Ways and Means ss the last
meat before Il was reported in the House to-day n
substitute proposed a. smendmcn. by Mr. stsvesa
cannot pass This mstcr Is justly regarded by the mem
bers the important business In Congress thA
winter.
Mr.. SHERMAN ON TAXING BANK BILLs.
Mr.. Sherman's speech to-day was extraordinary n
point Of both time and character II heard by thu
bank interest In the Senate, and the indications
i viii be needed. II a sort Of pyOnGndonisrio Il
Secretary Chase the effect that the bank note oioSa
tion OF hundred and sixly.nipe millions Of doiara
which the banks to the public should b served
10 that public BY the government Mr. sherman souncia
ted all the leading ideas OF democratic nnanciers in the
last quarter Of century lie stated that bank no<es
could be withdrawn from circulation and government
paper be made 10 take their place. there would b neeA
Of further lssue Of Treasury notes Many rspablicaA
Senators conferred with Mr. Sherman at the close q bid
remarks.
AFFAIRS At vICKsBuRd.
II Ia understood that General Dix telegraphsA hhee W.
day. stating that Richmond papers Boosting that tAs
federal forces had been driven back at vicksburg with
great loss.
1t 10 clear by the advcea today that the rebels hare
strong forces all important points which msnaoed
by columns. Shallow people have assumed that Jag
have had no large numbers In the aggregate but MAJ
aged 70 throw their armies from extrcme pont V
another, and thus bold our armies IN check.
The apprehensons generally entertained Cor the sArty
Of General Sherman vicksbug not shared BY The
government He has probably ere this been reinforced
by arrival Gen. Grants army which directed
ur;t. al hat Gan Rank
Admiral Fafragut would support Gen. sherman; bet
they reduce the rebel Notifications at Port Hud
son. which essential 70 the breaking Of the rebel saes
way for sending out cotton and bringing ID beef cattle.
which has been carried very great extent besweea
vicksburg and Port Hudson.
CAPTURE OF THE REBEL IRON srKAxRR VIRGINIA.
Tho Navy Department BIAS received intelligence froa
Acting Rear Admiral wilkes commanding tho West Indie
squadron Of the capture Of tho rebel iron steamer VIC
gina. tM.
II is believed BY those Interested 10 Mexican sdAirs
that the capture Of tho rebel Virginia BY Con'
mcdore wilkes was made Mexican waters. and appre.
honsons entertained that Il may load 70 troublesome
controversy. Tho details OF the capture have NOT yet,
however, reached the government.
NEW REPUBLICAN WAR PLATFORM.
Mr. Thaddeus Stevens, Of Pennsylvania, leader Of the
republicans in the House. made declaration Of
during the debate this afternoon He declared that tho
States rebellion out OF the Union By tho action Of
their Legislatures and their prosecution Of the war; ana
therefore the constitution 30 longer applies 10 them Mr.
Stevens position at <ed by Mr.. Kerrigan OF New
York, aad others. and s generally conceded that he
used up 10 the debate Some OF the republicaa
members protested against Mr. ssevens doctrines arGu.
ing that by OF their could any State detatch
itself from the Union.
SENATOR sAULsBURY's ATTACK on THE PRESIDENT.
Senator sausbury's speech to-day more critically and
severely assaed the official integrity Of Presideat Lin
coin than any that has before delivered In Congress-
NEW sSsLAsDsEs TRADING WITH THE xxBELs. :
II has been ascertaned by the government detectives
that parties in New England have been extensively
gagged in manufacturing and selling TO the rebels shoes anA
other goods which shipped 0rss TO Csuada and iron
thence to Nassau where they reshpped small ves
sells to run the blockade. Thus appears that the New
Englanders making money out Of tho from both
sides Of the lines.
RscHrTiONs TIN WHITE HOUSE.
The receptions on Saturdays u The Executive msnsioa.
BY Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln 10 be resumed this week
There are to be no public receptions BY the Prss
dent before the adjournment Of Congress.
SoxNArIoNs " Tn PRESIDENT.
The following surgeons nominated By The Presi.
dent to-day as medical inspectors, authorized BY ths
recent act Of congrcss-James K Barnes John e Sum
nor. Frank H. Hamilton, Peter Pncs, George W. S6
ROBERT J. wAIKxR on vISANcI.
is understood thai the Hon. Robert J. walker has
prepared treatise upon finance, in which be ably su
tains the Views o. secretary Chass
APPOINTMENT CONFINED.
The nomination Of Mr. Usher as Secretary q the ln.
terror was confirmed BY The Senate this afternoon.
MARINE CORPS.
Mr. Bloxman's bill 10 promote tine efficiency OF shs
Marine corps applies to II tho provisions for retiring
naval officers.
INFORMANT MILITARY ROAD.
Tho amendment offered by Mr.. Clements the Ilincis
aud Michigan Canal bin provides for the construction,
under the direction OF the Secretary Of War, Of military
road from Danyie Ky, in the direction Of Chattanooga
Tenn. Three million dollars appropriated for the
work. This Is the route which the President
deemed necessary asd wanted to have under
the war power, until he was prevented BY an act Or
Congress.
PROTECTION or OVERLAND ExIaRAsrs.
bill has been reported by the Military Committee
the Senate appropratng thirty thousand dollars the
protection Of overland cmgran,s to the Pacific.
DINNER TO Nh. vALLANDroHAx.
II is stated tina, public dinner be rendered
to Nr. vsiandigham by his friends He says that the
people ahead Of the politicians the desire for peace
aud that reunion o the South and Of the States or
che North ana West necessity, and is therefore prac
icsl.
OBITUARY.
Two Of the oldest and celebrated o1cers OF tho
Treasury Department have passed away. Richard IA
died this morning lie had faithfully performed the
duties Of examining clerk for thiriy.Aye years
Hon. Elisha whulessy. FRS, Comptroller OF the
Treasury died suddenly night after having attended
TO busuessa usual daring the day. Mr.. W acaureds
world. wide reputation incorrnptble public Officer
having le the position Comptroller Coz several Prss
Dental terms in suoccsspon excepting that Of Mr. Bu
csnan He sas upwards Of years os age One Il the
striking points Of his Official character the cslmuess
and Justice with which he acted upsn any claim Whether
new or old large small whosoevcr The parties pre-
scu,iug the Claim, n was legal 10 allowed withous
besston There are those here who resort TO every ex