New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special Dispatch 10 The " Y Tribune.
WAsIIIEoToN, Thursday. Jan. II. 1864.

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THE INCREASE OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE.
During the debate to-day in the House on the
bill increasing the internal revenue Mr. Stevens stated
that the Committee on Ways and Means were engaged
in the consideration Of the upon tobacco and pero
leumthe question requiring careful attention as to the
leyying Of the tax upon tobacco in the leaf in man.
ufactured state and upon crude manufactured oil.
Another bill would be reported soon as the Com
mittec had decided upon these points. The revenue
BILL amended in the House today. lcyies tax of 70
cents per gallon al spirits distilled since the 3lst Of
August, 1862 on which the 20 cents per gallon prcy
ousy assessed has been paid and imposes duty Of
20 cents per gallon importations. The BIZ, was made
the special order for tomorrow
THE CONvALEsCEET CAMP.
The convalescent camp, about which there
has been much complaint, Is to undergo change
which will make it practically what it was originally
intended to be. military board at the camp examines
each man oc his arrival II found fit for duty he will
be at once sent to his regiment II unfit for immediate
duty he win be retained at the camp until able to take
the field or put in the Invalid Corps if permanently dis
ablcd.
This win considerably reduce the heretofore large
number Of men at the camp. Col McKelvey, now in
staff he belongs-west and bis place viii be filed by
Colonel Of the Indiana Corps
ARRIVAL OF SURGEON GENERAL HAMMOND.
Surgeon General Hammond, recently injured
by fall at Nashville reached the city last night He
Is doing well although he has not yet fully recovered
the use OF his limbs. Gen. Hammond will urge upon
the President that courtmartia be ordered in his
case before which he appear TO refate the charges
against him.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON.
The National Bank of Washington has com.
menoed the delivery Of the Understanding notes, and
all orders win be filed without delay.
THE PENALTY OF DIsLOYALTY.
Gov Cumming, formerly of Utah, when ap-
plying for the last quarters pay due him was notified
by the United States Treasurer that be should not pay
him unless he took the oath Of allegiance inasmuch as
he had been charged with disloyay. This action on
the part of the Treasurer which is sanctioned by
higher authority raised very nice point and one Of
marked interest to Copperhead Legislators.
SIOUX CAUSING TROUBLE IN CANADA.
About 900 rebellious Sioux, fleeing from the
Union army in Minnesota, have crossed the Canada
line aud are now causing much trouble In the vicinity
Of Selkrk Some time ago permission asked Of the
British Government to the line with our troops in
order e prevent such outrages are now taking place
After consultation with the home government, Lord
Lyons replied that such permission could not be granted
Efforts have been made persuade the Sioux to return
territory but the Indians reply that If they come
back they win DO killed. and they might as well die
there.
SORGHUM SUGAR.
J. F. Riggs, of Nebraska, produced at the
Agricultural Department sugar from sorghum in q few
minutes. and by simple and cheap process.
COSYIsCATIoE.
The consideration of the subject of confsca-
ton Was continued In the House day. spicy de-
bate occurred between Mr.. Cox Of the Opposition and
Messy, Orth. Garfield. Stevens and Henry Winter
Davis. The latter gentleman made strong argument
in reply e the speech Of Mr. Cox who had claimed that
his party the friends and supporters Of the Ad
inisraton and that the Republicans had deserted the
President In the introduction of the pending bill
Mr.. Coz denounced Judge Underwoods decision on
the forfeited Rebel estates Mr. Davis said that the
the opposition had taken would lead him to look
upon any offers Of support made from that side with
suspicion. The opposition were to-day asking that the
crime Of treason should be punished by only Life for
fixture estates, while they all knew or ought TO
know that other and lesser crimes punished with
absolute forfeiture. and cited the laws Of Maryland,
Virginia and the District Of Columbia in support Of his
argument.
SLAVERY AND THE FREEDMEN.
In the Senate to-day, the following Commit
tee was appointed under Mr.. Summers resolution for
Special Committee OF Seven TO consider the subject OF
Slavery and matters pertaining to the Freedmen Sem
rlfula
Buckalew and CONFESS.
THE $500 CLAUSE.
The Senate to-day voted not TO repeal the
$500 clause in the Enrolment act and debate had
upon amendments to increase the $500 and $500
No decision was reached.
RECEPTION.
Secretary Seward had a reception tonight.
THE LATE JTDGE SMITHS SUCCESSOR.
The Hon. Albert s. White Of Indiana was to-
day nominated TO the Senate the Of Judge
Smith in the United States District Court Of the South
ern District OF Indiana
THE NEW PACIFIC MAIL ROUTE.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Mcbride Of Ore
gon IN the House Tuesday provides for daily mail
by fourhorse stages from Fort Bridger in Utah. to
Dales City. Oregon.
The route runs through region hitherto considered
the heart Of the American wilderness. but now lined
with population of about seventy've thousand. 1t
passes through the most important mining portion of
Idaho aud Eastern Oregon and these regions contain
he most productive placer mines the western slope
20 the navigable waters Of the Columbia River.
il is claimed that this mail VII supply the population
If the willamette Valley about 10 days than by
he present via California and in proporionay
ess time for the interior The bill has been referred 10
he Post Office Committee.