Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-13

eensnred to resign, aud go before his con.
stttuentss But Harris is understood to
have said that he'll be lit he'll resign,
NO matter how much they oeusure him.
The consideration of Longs case was only
postponed till TO morrow, in order to get
bis printed speech but the Globe is SO
far behind that il will DOT appear till
TuesdAys There issa possibility, there.
lore that the matter may be further post
WHAT THB REBELsARE DOING.
Information received here to day is to
The effect that the rebels are busily en-
gogedtn strengthening their Qualifications
on The line of the Rapidau aud along the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, between
Rapidan Station and Orange Court house.
Lee Is daily receiving large acCessious to
his army. It is said that the rebels are
building Notifications at convenient points
between the Orange and Alexandra Rail-
road and Ffedertcksburgh Railroad. The
rebel cavalry is being reorEanized and re-
tntorced by mounted infantry.
THE REVENUE BILL.
Owing to the illness of Mt. Stevens, the
Revenue Bill will not be reported by the
Ways and Means Committee until Tues
day. All the provisions of the bill have
been agreed upon in committee, except
that relating TO distilled spirits. The Sec
rotary of The Treasury is urgent in his re-
communication for the immediate imposl.
tiOn Of . permanent tax to take effect after
July l. Members of the committee are
about equally divided between the Secre-
tary's proposition and 9 graduating scale
of one dollar after July, and one dollar and
a quarter after January. The matter will
be deeidedito morrow. A tax of one dol
laLaud fifteen cents is pretty certain.
THE MEXICAN 9uE.TroE IN THE SENATE.
Tho Senate Committee on Foreign RsIa.
ti0ns inthe matter Of the House resolution
In regard to Mexico has decided not to
take any definite action until the views Of
the Government are fully ascertained.-
Secretary Seward, 1t is known, has hereto
fore opposed any Congressional action in
regard to our foreign relations, but the
large vote which the resolution received 10
the House may have changed his views.
THE EFFECTS OF RECENT RAINS.
Recent rain has caused considerable
damage along the line of the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad. Several cuiverts and
bridges were damaged yesterday, interfer.
ing for a time with the moving of trains 8.
Tho bridges across Bull Run, Cedar Run,
Broad Run, and Kettle Run, are all more
or less Injured.
PROBABLE PLANS or TUE CAMPAIGN.
Preparations for the great movement on
Richmond, which will now be delayed by
the storm 10 Yitginis, are going forward
with quiet, hut veht Inent energy. The
reorganization Of the Army OF the Poto-
mac has been generally perfected, and the
details of the new order OF things are be-
ing arranged as fast as the trouble caused
by the transfer OF regiments, and some
cases Standardization among officers will
permit.
1t IS probable nov, that at least two
fmoYeHnsnts will be made for the purpose
OF capturing The fsbEi sspital, aud perhaps
4 q .hhind-I Seperal BaldE, Smith. Il Is 70.
1 ported 70 might, 4Ntlt nave command OF
tive ATM egrps, 10 beforganiLed at For.
lttess fontne These troops will be push
led up the peninsula, while the Army of
the Potomac keeps Lees forces vigorously
occupied. and while General Burnside is
4 presumed to attempt the old route via
GOIdsboro, North Carolina, cutting the
railroad at thai point. The peninsular and
| North Carolina movements could scarcely
fail to cause retreat Of large part of the
rebel amy from its present secure posi-
ton on the heights beyond the Rapidau.
A prompt, general and persistent attack
from all points by our forces would then
almost certainly force the Sighting in a
few days up to the dsfenses of Richmond.
That accomplished, the war will witness
4 90 more terrible battle than the one
which must ensue for the possession Of the
city. Advices received to-day disclose
that constant additions are being made to
the strength of the defensive works on all
sides of the rebel capital. Mines are uu :
derstood to be ready at the most vital
points.
To wait, however, is not to be idle, and j.,
about headquarters at least idteness is IN.
known. The business of reorganization
engrosses the attention of most of the
chiefs Of departments, at this time, and
much difficulty is had in arranging the de.
tails. The bad system originating in Wash
ington, which has prevailed IN transfers of
men and officers from one command to an :
other, is causing much temporary trouble
and Dissatisfaction. The withdrawal of
brigade and division commanders from this
army to other posts is not yet done with.
Brigadier General Neil, commanding bri.
gade in the Second division, Sixth CORDS,
and it is said one or two other officers,
hdpe been ordered to report to Gen. "BalGy'
Smith, on The peninsula for important service
General Neil, who is a brave aud compe.
tent leader, will probably command di.
vision. Men and officers on leave are ar
irving daily. New wagons are replacing
many Of the old, camps are being gradual
ly shifting to conform with the new assign.
ments of the different corps, and increased
attention is being paid to matters of drill
and general discipline. The fighting spirit
of the soldiers is awake to the approaching
opportunity, which every veteran deyoutIy
hopes will Enable US to end this hard bust.
ness Of fighting and marching, and close
the great work Of the war.
ON rHE RAPrDAs.
Deserters report an extraordinary in.
crease of defensive works BY the rebel
army across the river. Ashley can hardly
AHnnnk