The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-23
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
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PaSsagein the House Of the Bill Amend
ing The Internal Revenue Act.
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All Spirits on Hand to be
en Taxed.
The Whisksy Spectators All
Aback.
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Two Cents Per Pound Levied
ON Cotton.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SYNOPSIS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL.
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forthcoming Democratic National
Address,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1854,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1854
THE RgvEAuE BILL AND THE wHrsKEY TAX.
Notwithstanding the earnest protest OF Mr. Stevens
thS Chairman Of the Committee Of Ways and Means the
Revenue bill amended taxing tho stock OF domestic
spirits Cd hand forty cents per gallon additional and Inn
ported spirits the amount passed by the House.
The only hope tho speculators lie In the Senate
dsagrecing with the House; but in view OF the large
ory 10 Its favor in tho house. and the great unanity
OF leading Western members the subject there Is little
probability Of that body interfering The principal argu
ment which has been used to this much
had been tho fact that, n anticipation Of largely
increased tax, tho distileries have been running
night and day for months past, and that
unless tho tax Is applied 10 that alreay produced IL
would add nothing to the reven"o FOR least year 10
come MI stey..ns npds himself unable TO control the
AsoB OF tho House formerly In regard to financial
matters and it probable that other revenue bills to be
reported will be materially altered and amended before
becoming law.
THE TAX ON TOBACCO, PETROLEUM., ETC.
II s understood that next week tho bill increasing the
tobacco, petroleum and other important articles,
will be reported. It known what action the Com
m.ee Of Ways and Means has taken on these matters.
In fac. there reason IS believe that definite decision
has vet been reached the articles mentioned but
understood that committee decline TO receive any
further arguments from interested parties in regard to
tho amount and rates Of taxation to be applied.
FORTHCOMING DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL ADDRESS.
The democratic caucus on Wednesday evening decided
TO issue address to the people, and voted that CON-
mittec OF FRI each delegation should be appointed
70 report at subsequent meeting The names Of the
committee have yet been announced each delega-
ton is TO appoint its representative on the committee
Tho. address win Ike strong ground in favor Of the
vigorous prosecution OF the for the suppression of the
yha Nd
necessary that object the establishment of the
authority or constitution the whole country.
While avoiding factions opposition to the admnsra
t,on members Of Congress oppose such
OF its measures they claim 10 be unconstitutional
with a very few exceptions they in favor of coming
| out fairly and squaroly on the war platform.
| yALLANDraHAM's CASE BEFORE THE SUPREME
COURT.
question Affecting the Punishment OF Clement L. Val
landghan before the Supreme Court Of the United
states to-day. II originally pare, valandghan
being the petitioner The motion for writ OF ccrtiordr
Judge Advocate General argued by Senator
Pugh for and Judge Advocate Holt IN opposition thereto
HKPorIsM.
Senator Howard, OF Michigan has appointed his son
clerk Of the Special Committee Pacific Railroad
THE ARMY.
Cen Fitzpatrick leaves for the front tomorrow. II Is
repcTtea that he is to be assigned to separate and
portant command at early date.
understood that COL McKiivey is to be relieved Of
the OF the oonvaescent camp by Col Brown
Invalid corps and that The former will report TO Gen.
Heintzemsn, at Columbus Ohio.
NAVIGATION OF THE POTOMAC.
The Ice is rapidly disappearing from the Potomac and
navsa,cn is again resumed Several vessels have ar.
rived to-day have icebound nearly weeks
! in the river.
SPEAKER coLFAx's RECEPTION.
The second weekly reception Of Speaker Colsax was
held tonight and very fully attended by the
bers Of Congress and other distinguished gentlemen.
There also many ladies present. Mr.. Colfax's re.
ccrtons among the popular and brilliant Of the
social gatherings which distinguish the present
either Of those which have passed the break.
| ing out Of the war.