The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-14

INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
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TIE PROCEEDINGS OF CsNGREss.
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DebateyOn tho Resolution for the EX-
pulsion Of Senator Davis.
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Proposed Restrictions on the
Sales Of Gold.
List Of General Oflcers Of the Army
Not On Duty,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1864.
g1n DAYS PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.
me proceedings or the Senate to-day Of highly
,nsesestlne character and attracted the Capitol
mnnsuse throng. The business Of the morning hour
cited little interest, the attention OF all being ab
orbed nthe special order for O'Clock, tho resolution
Of Mr. Wilson for the expulsion OF Hon. Garrett Davis,
AnA even important resolution Of Mr. Wade relative
the appointments Of committee the conduct Of the
war; and the bin Of Mr.. Lane concerning speculation in
gold failed 10 relieve the prevailing mpaence, though
slight degree Of interest manifested among resi-
dents Washington upon the Introduction Of the City
Railroad b and the resolution of Mr. Anthony instruct
ing tho Military Committee 70 inquire into the OF
enlistments abroad from among the negro populate
here Al bali past twelve, however, the desire to take
up Mr. Davis caseprevaed and the resolution Of expu
sion was called up. Mr.. Wilson's remarks, denouncng
the sentiments expressed by Davis in his resolutions
quite brief although evidently prepared with great
care The reply Of Mr.. Davis characteristic Of the
man, and consisted OF vindicatton Of his COURSE per-
sona astacke upon Senator'S, review OF the Fugitive
Eave law, and threats TO ncte revolution
IN Kentucky II expelled. His illusions TO the
antecsdents Of Mr.. Wilson marked by
by and 10 few instances excited disorder
galleries, which, however, speedily checked by the
presiding Officer Secretary Seward and a number Of
Representatives were upon the floor during the DEBATE
il 10 understood that the discussion will be
morrow, in which Senator'S Doolte Howe, Sumner and
others will participate The impression prevails, how
ever that Mr. Davis win not be expelled but that the
present opportunity win be Of in expressing
asappobAton OF the Senate Of the course pursued by the
Senator from Kentucky.
Ta1 DznATs ON TBB FORFEITED ESTATES BILL IN
There was FOR short time prospect Of breeze the
house 70 dry the bill, reported from the judiciary
Commitaes effect repeating the explanatory act TO the
CopAscasoa act and leaving the constitutional question
% The coufseaton In fec simple Of real Of rebels
- settled BY the COURTS An attempt made call
shs previous question and pass the bill without debate
his was resisted by the opposition, Mr. Cox rather
cItsdiy telling Mr. washburne and Mr. Wilson, who re-
ported the BILL that thsy could not have action upon
M abemps 70 push through without debate finally
ASandonsd and went after the morning hour had
been consumed The proceedings Of the House thus
have been Of very quiet character but there 10
feoty latent spark Of opposition which win probably
enven matters somewhat before the session is much
hssher advanced. M Ortiz, OF Indians. made lengthy
address upon the bill, which doubt interesting
but, - II was utterly naudibe in the reporters gallery
~ merits could only be surmised
THE GENERAL oFF1cxRs NOT ON DUTY.
NE Secretary Of War to-day the House the
formation called for several days regard TO gene
~ oeas Of the army Who are not on duty The fol-
lowing ere tbs names Of such officers with the length Of
sime they have been unemployed -
MAJOR GENERALS
George B. Mcclellan, thirteen months.
John G. Fremont, sixteen months His staff consists
Colonel A. Albert, Colonel J. Fois Colonel {. zssonyi
Lieutenant Colonel j. Pisen Major L. Hascal, Captain r.
William 5. Rosecrans, one month star-Major F. s.
Bond, Captain G. 3. thompson, Captain P. s, Thoms.
gohp A. McCernand, six months.
Lewh Wallace, SIX months.
Richard j. 6elessy, six months wounded at the battle
0 Corinth, Miss.
\. Buford, Captain. J. j. McCook, Captain Geo G. Knox
Alexander Mcdowell McCook, two months. Stan-Major
s s monn .
Gettysburg lost leg staf-Major II. E. Tremane Cap
". s. Hancock, Eve months severely wounded at Get
yeburg has returned TO his command in the ned since
s spI. was made sus " & Mitchell
b. Sec %s ss
StaG-hajor O. Brown, Captain J. n. Howard, Cap
D. Q. 9. Ord, one month; SICK has joined his corps
since this report was made out
BMoADiR GENERALS.
Andrew Porter, sixteen months.
Willis A. German five months.
Thomas ". sherman, six months; severely wounded
@. R. Paul, i've months severely wounded At. Getys
zsB Tower, fifteen months; severely wounded at the
second battle Of Bull run.
Neal DOW, six months; wounded and prisoner at
LEWIS A,Pola, 1a months; sick; has been ordered
B, 2. Roberts, one month.
Francis Q. Barlow sx months sicx; wounded at Get
tysburg.
Major Generals u; Brigader Generals, H. Total %.
Ssa aCsnn ~ Lieutenant To,s Ma
OF the above general officers unemployed, eight
disabled By wounds disease. The total monthly pay
unemployed general officers and their stafs 10 twelve
thousand two hundred and thir,y.shree dollars
oBssRAL OFFICERS ON DUTY, But NOT IN ACTUAL
COMMAND.
The following list Of general officers on duty, but
not actually commanding or serving with troops trans
mted by the Secretary Of War; obedience resolu
Zion Of the House Of Representatives
Geo. Cedwsllader, COMMANDING q Philadelphia, Pa.
Abner Doubleday, member Of military commission az
P. hsintsslmaD member Of court martial at wash.
(. D. Ksys member Of the retiring board.
Irwin Mcdowell, president Of the retiring board
David Hunter. inspector Of the military division Of the
f. A. Hitchcock, Commissioner for exchange Of prison
BRoApna GENERALS.
W. g. Kctchum on duty at War Department.
r. b. Marshal, member OF court martial Washington
W. r. Montgomery, on military commission at Mem.
Thomas a. Pitcher, on provost marshal and disbursine
duty IN the state Of Vermont wounded q Cedar
Mountain.
james n Ricketts,, member Of the military commission
~ Washington.
d H. Racker chief Of depot Of the ouartermas,er Of
Washington.
Robert Allen chief Of tho ouarermas,crs depot q tho
Weet.
4. ). sisnmsr, member Of military board o. cncin-
natl
y B spinoia, on recruiting service, Brooklyn, N. Y.
H. PANE, on coStt martial II Washington; has lost
leg
Max Weber, on court martiai n washington.
j. ]. Hatch, Commanding cavalry depot At st. Louis,
No.
Mason Traymsn, commanding depo, Of drafted men at
Camp Denison, OHIO
II. B. Darlington, 90 duty with the Governor Of To.