The New York herald., 1863-12-21
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 1853.


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WASHINGTON. Dec 20, 1853
THE CONGRESSIONAL HOLIDAY ADJoURNMENr.
Both branches OF Congress VIII probably adjourn on
wednesday unth tho second week In January. There
are now three or four bills 10 be reported
mi'ees upon which action cannot be delayed Tho bs
In relation 10 the revenue taxes the Enrolment act and
or the punishment OF conspiracy must be passed the
earliest possible moment; alter which Congress will
doubtless devote It's attention 10 business In oors
leisurely manner
Very little business OF Importance ia exuec,ed 10 ba
done by Congress before tho for tho holidays
some bills OF Importance may presented bu. few a
the committees have gone regularly TO work upou the
business before them.
THE PROPOSED AMENDM ssTs TO II EN- goI ME- Mt ~
Is understood that tho majority OF the Com mittes on
Military Affairs in the House opposed to repeating tia
Communication clause in the Enrolment act as reportsd
from the Senate Committee Senator Wilson speaks al
his intention to offer an amendment authorizing enlist
ments the rebel States credited 70 the quotas Of
the States the olnces from which procure the new ~
oraits. whether white or black. Members Congress
are receiving large numbers or containing sugxss
ons and opinions relative 70 proposed changes 10 tAs
Enrolment act.
THE PROPOSED INCREASE OF TAX on rOBAo
LIQUORS. KIO.
II Is understood that the COMMITTEES on Ways end
Means will rep rt 10 the House morrow au important
bill increasing the tax upon articles Of luxury
This tax it s reported will thirty cents per
pound on leaf tobacco thirty per gallon on malt
liquors. eighty cents on whskey and thirty cents por
bushe on malt. An effort will be made pass this bin
Immediately, In ordcr to have its provisions go into
elect on the LIST OF January though Ia hardly probabs
that the bill will be disposed Of without important
amendments after it's reaches the House for final action
THE FUNERAL OF GENERAL DUFoRD.
The Funeral OF N jor General Buford place here
to day at tho church OF Rev. Dr. Guriey The escort
composed OF regimen otnvaiids sections OF artil.
lery and squadron or cavalry, moved down Fourteenth
street and along Pennsylvania the depot where
where tho body taken in charge by Captain Bacon
Assistant Aduant General Keogh Captain wadsworth and
Lieutenant Morrow. aides de-oamp OF the General and
conveyed 10 West Point by special The Generalr
favorte horse Grey Eige," led behind the hearse.
large number Of officers horseback joined in The
procession and the sidewalks completely obsrucs.
cd by the dense hrong All the flags were halfmat.
and tolls toled as the procession moved through ths
city Secretary Stanton and wife and Major General Hal.
lock present the funeral. There was scarcely
dry in the house when Dr. Gurey recounted the
vices OF tho deceased. Chaplain Oracle made most
eloquent prayer and the whole services Of the
Impressive and fectng character.
The last words OF General Burord, 10 state OF somi-
deir um, highly characteristic OF the and the
soldier. With tho energy OF delrium, he exclaimed.
with his last breath:-"send for the brigade COM
mauders put guards all these roads, and keep thoss
men from going TO the rear"
Mrs. Buford from a sick bod 70 reach this city
On her way tho sleeping which sho occupied took ss
and the excitement attending this added 70 her
oxctomcnt To-day her system utterly prostrate1
that she unable to attend the funeral accompany
the remains TO thoir last resting place. Sergeant MOORE
buger OF the Second United States cavalry who entered
that regiment boy and has been tho favorte orderly
OF tho Gonera since he was made brgadier, and
Sergeant Tuy OF the regiment have been detailed
accompany the body to wost Point The General had
suffered from chronic dysenteTy since the famous
Utah expedition. in which he took Q most active
part, and experienced the most Of ~
rigors. Many Of the old officers OF his regiment
hborins under the aniicsioo. and Of The
West Point class 10 which he belonged only six nov
alive. Among tho mourners Brigadier General
Wesley Merritt commanding Bufords division; Col.
Chapman. OF the Third Indiana cavalry, commanding Tie
First brigade Captain NJ f. Halo. Chief OF saG Lieut..
jerome, Signal Olcer; Captain wnsor, Inspector Geo.
era Surgeon Hard and others Of General Bufords star
Hon. Grees Clay Smith, brother law; Brig. Gen. In.
gals Chief Qprtermaster OF the Army OF the Potomac;
Colonel wyudham. and nearly all the cavalry officers d
the army In town. The funeral thsf largest ana
imposing any that has occurred In this city
Of any general oicer, and u tho spontaneous out.
burst Of respect to able faithful and patriotic ocsr.
Tho special train LEFT at twenty minutes past eight L.
with the remains Il 10 the purpose Of the First cavalry
division to erect splendid monument V the memory of
their beloved general
THE EMANCIPATION BILL IN THE VIRGINIA LE0gsLA.
TURB
Tho Joint committee OF the Senate and Redse Of Dele
gates OF Virginia. at Alexandria. agreed last oighs on
bill calling convention for aboishing slavery 10 tAas
state, which will se,passed tomorrow.
THE PRHss BANQUET TO sPEAKsR ooLyAx.
Thirty gentlemen were present at complimentary
dinner Speaker Colax last night They connected
with the prominent journals OF the country q
various political opinions. II pleasant and harmo.
NOUS gathering Samuel WDkeson, ESQ.,, presided, ana
the conclusion OF his remarks proposed sentiments
which elected from Speaker Cofax bric appropriate
eloquent md patriotic speech In which be said the House
Of Representatives had chosen newspaper for Speaker,
Clerk and Pos,master-a good share for tho profession;
and that in the Senate nearly the way, sbs
Vice President, tho Secretary and Sergeant-at-Arms
coming highest elective honors. Ee concluded
by Offering the sentiment, "The American Press."
II inspired by patriotism morality and humanity 10
cannot fail 70 develop constantly increasing power and
vigor, and consequent Independence. Representatives
Brooks and baldwin Senator Anthony, Superintendent of
Public Printing Dclrecs and Clerk Of the House McPhcr.
afforded much pleasure TO the company by their
responses TO the calls upon them.
TEE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF THE DISTRICT or
COLUMBIA.
Tho hrst National Bank OF this city win commence to-
with the Issue OF notes recently prepared by the
Treasury Department for circulation by such Institutions
Coroners' Inqucsts.
SoIDuRs RrLxp At HIS Posr.-An inquest bold
yesterday, by Coroner Ranney, at No 20 Commerce
street, upon the body Of Simpson Darragh a member Of
Company l., Second New Jersey cavalry, who killed
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