The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-04
NEWS FaCM WASHINGTON.

EFFECT OF THE NEWS PROM SHERMAN, KAUTz AND
WILSON.
The glorious news from Sherman and the success OF
Wilson and Kaatx in destroying the rebel communoa.
tious afford much satisfaction here and will add 10 the
pride and pleasure with which the Of
national Anniversary Oils every patriotic heart
Il is probable thai although Johnston yet 60,
Sherman just where be him. ne wil end tina,
his advent into Atlanta. which cannot he long do
layed will compote the qualification which tho rebel
papers North and South have expressed the
which has crowned tho efforts OF the rebel
draw him into the traps which had boon
ranged for him between Chattanooga and the latter city
THE NEW ssJaErARY.
II Is now definitely understood that Mr.. FeEseudeo will
enter upoa the duties OK Secretary Of the Treasury
morrow, and administer the oGlce long his health
will permit It s expected he will make few Il any
changes 10 the subordiaates OF tina department.
TIE SPECIAL MOONS TAX.
At two O'Clock this morning tho House finally passed
the ont resolution tcr special income tag, and thon
went Into the consideration appropriation for the
Washington aquednct. Al hafpast two, the House,
cciviog message from tho Senate, voted to tske a
recess until ten O'Clock on Monday morning.
There viii probably DO OF Trio House present
Monday. and should the Secato fail to pass the
resolution before twelve O'Clock make amendments
II, IL must be lost as the resolution Of ad.
journment cannot b. reconstructed without quorum.
PROCEEDINGS ~ rHE SENATE.
The Senate did nothing with the tax bill. Mr
Chandler 81 Michigan OBJ ectcd The second reading do.
c.aring tha should be acted upon till time had been
afforded to print the resolution, that Senator's might
understand what they acting upon.
After n debate q two hours tho Senate passed tho
joint resolution to adjourn de Monday at twelve
O'Clock, aud ,hsu into executive session, Senator
Char di.r hns{r
YET t. be acted upon.
TnR ADJOURNMENT or CONGRESS-.
The Grs Thirty eighth Congress closes
TO noon But little business will probab "
.cad 10 beyond the passage by Senate
OF the special income tax which Senator ChaAders per
sistent objection 30 secoad reading prevented being
considered last light.
II IL hardly probable that quorum will be prescut in
the House. maoy having left this
home. IL is pos ibie that the special iocome tx may
yet be defeated although Is generally supposed tina, it
will pass. The and the House ten
O'Clock 10 morrow morning
DEPARTURE OF MEMBERS Or CONGRESS.
The hotels already present deserted appearance
consequent the departure o. large numbers OF
bsrs Of Congress- lobbyists and attend ants whose occu
patton the capital Is 1cshed FOR this
The CITY very quiet 10 night and except occs-
sious explosions OF Chuesc crackers, torpedoes and
Roman candles there IS nothing to indicate that omor
row will be the Fourth Of July As far known there
preparation made for any municipal celebrs
ton this year The Democratic Association have meet
log 10 r,o Capitol grounds, which is tho only public
recognition OF the anniversary Of the nAtious birth at
the uAsieual capital.
ABANDONED PROPERTY. Fro.
The act addition the several laws concerning
the loyal and insurrectionary
Qsst hrhh inst n iaw hat a nd
diton the captured and abandoned property TO be
received collected and disposed Of the Treasury agents
shall take caro- Of for periods not exceeding twelve
moths, tho abandoned lands, houses and tnenents
within the prescribed Districts, and shall also provide
leases otherwise rs the employ and gcuerai vel
Of all PERSONS within the lines Of the national
military occupation within ths nsurrsctouary States
formerly held ~ slaves who shall become
free; property real personal, shall b regarded ss
abandoned when the lawful shall be voluntarily
absent thersfrom. and engaged other In other
IN aiding encouraging the rebellion. Ths money
realized. alter satisfying Az proper expenses, required
70 be paid into ths Treasury.
No property eered or taken upcn any Of the inland
waters Of the United ssates by Forces ID 70 bs
regarded q maritime prize; bss all property %
ssssed 70 be promptly delivered 70 the proper
oaicsrs OF the courts. ID made lawful for
the secretary OF the Treasury, with the
approval Of the President Authcrzs agents 70 purchase
or the Ua.ed states any products Of states declared
instruction such places - shall BE- designated BY
him. Al sach prces shalt b agreed with the sel
IRE property be sold Ut such places shall be 40
ssuased oy Tia Secretary u the Treasury for shs benefit
Of the usi,ca staios,
NO gooda shall DO ,aksn into state declared II
nsurreoop, or transported therein, excepting to
and from roch place, and 70 such monthly amounts
- shall bavs been previously agreed upon n
~ritsx ~ The commanding general Of the department
n wnva places are stasscd, and an odleer designated
Sy v,e SECRETARY Of the Iressary Tor that purpose
AN oocrs aud prlvstss Of the army and navy are pro
hbled from buying, selling, trading or in any way Goal
us IN The descriptions OF property mentioned In ns act
AZ from b.,pg indirectly concerned Ia the PROFITS on
froes ct this kind are 20 be regarded ana punsne'
CONTRIBUTIONS nj TUE sESAif.
| Bepis,niu l.. Luddins, John ]. Hasiey ana john =
pausch 70 be- appraisers u merchandise or tue por'
New York ,,.s r.....,-.r,. "a
Colonel Martin y. Hardin, Twelfth Pcnnsylvsnm ~
ssvvs. u, he brigad,er general; Colonel Wanam nhs
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