The New York herald., 1864-03-16

II expected thers viii be full attendance and the poll
oy Of the majority be fully marked out.
CAUCUS or rae DsNocRA1Io REPRESENTATIVES,.
A caucus Of the democratic members OF the House
was also announced for this evening" but only very
few were In attendance and without doing anything,
adjourned.
THE GOODYEAR INDIA RUBBER PATENT.
The extension Of Gcodyears vulcanzing patent is
agitated hcrc Ly Interested parties from tho North The
senatc's Committee Patents, at meeting this
ing decided TO await the ae,sn Of the House. whose
mittee has the subject now before It.
HOHBeTEADs FOR SETTLERS ON THE CoNFIscATBD
mo features OF the bill recently reported by Represen
,ative Julian Of Indiana, extending the Homestead
principle 70 conhscated and forfeited lands OF
tho rebels, were indicated by him in a speech de-
hvsSeol year ago. The bill was not founded
on . letter lof Solicitor Whiting, as heretofore
stated although that gentleman, while the
pending before tho Committee Public Lands, commu-
nicased BY request his vows upon the subject which
are In supportsf the same principle. A@@ F
PROPOSED DIVISION OF IDAHO TERRIroRY.
The Committee Territories have prepared, and win
report tomorrow, opportunity be afforded, bill for
the division Of Idaho, the Territory thus created
be called Montana. The immense extent and rapidly in
orsasing population Of Idaho render this division
sary, and there will probably be no opposition to it in
the House.
sx5a CoNFEsrINo SEATS IN CONGRESS-.
The House OF Representatives determined to dis.
courage the practice of consisting the seats OF represen
tativcs elect To-day the resolution to pay Mr. Sleeper
the contestand the seat Of Alexander H. Rce Of Bog-
ton hundred fty dollars FOR his per diem and
mileage was, alter spicy debate laid upon the table,
Heretofore 1t has been the custom vote for the pay
ment Of contestants matter OF course; but in the
present Congress much difficulty experienced In OBJ
tanning the passage OF such resolutions. n
i, THE WILKES coURT MARTIAL.
In the Wilkes Court Martial to-day Commander Baldwin,
Of the Vanderbilt recalled closely cross examined
concerning the lcapuzo OF the Peterho No facts
ected. Commander Wilkes testified that Admiral
Wilkes was, ds-ng the whole time the Vanderbilt was
under his command cruising for the pirate Alabama
except ten days lost in coang and nquirng the where
abouts Of the rebel privateers. e * N1
TAXATION IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Tho loyal citizens Of Fairfax county, Va, are remon-
strating against the oppressive taxation to which they
claim they are subjected. Many families owning
large estates are unable TO do than accu-
mulate means to support themselves, in conse-
quepce Of the military situation. Under these cir.
cumstances they protest against the collection Of
due for three years past until the present restrictions
upon trade and the obstacles TO farming are removed
Meanwhile tho order remains in force to sell at public
auction all property upon which taxes shall not have
been paid certain date and complaints are daily be.
ing mado to the authorities, In anticipation Of this harsh
proceeding Efforts being made 70 secure legislation
upon the subject. Wl r, asl. 44.e
EXTENSIVE DESTRUCTION OF SALT WORKS m
FLORIDA.
Tho Navy Department. has received the details Of two
expeditions sent out from the gunboat Tahoma during the
past month"; the objects a which were successfully ac-
complished. Having marched through swamps and
dense woods distance Of four miles, they destroyed
tho rebel government salt works vt st. Monks, Fla.
Thess seTrn miles in extent, and connected with
them wee among other thnss three hundred ninety
salt kettles hundred and seventy furnaces.
hundred and sixty i've houses and ahanties. Simia
works ton miles distant shared the sams fate The prc
perty destroyed is estimated at two millions Of dollars
COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE. i
The Senate In executive session today confirmed th.
nomination Of Charles Gpn United states Attor
for the Eastern district OF Pennsylvania and MARI
w. Deany Of Kansas be Judge Of the United States
District Court or Kansas. eisa
PATRrCE's DAY IN THE ARMY or THE POTOMAC.
Surgeon VIM. OMcagher, Of the Irish Brigade Chair.
OF the Committee Of Arrangements for tho celebra.
on oe g. Patrcks Day in the camp the Second army
corps Sevensburg, Va, has made application
to the Hon. Secretary Of War 70 have furlough granted
TO Private Miles OReiIly, Fortyseventh regiment New
York Volunteers, order 10 enable that bard Of Groen
Erin 70 be present next Thursday tho celebration The
Secretary has answered granting the request saying
that he has ordered Miles to report Surgeon OMeagher
the day named the only OF securing for him
free transportation.
TIE EXPENSES FOR CoLoNIzrHo coLoRKp PERSONS.
Some time ago the House Of Representatives called
for information reativa n tha rolo frcd
appropriated by the last Congress- TO en-.
able the President TO deport hence per.
sons OF color. reply has been furnished that the
sum Of s3s 226 has been drawn from the Treasury up 70
the present time. $3.50 900 drawn by the Hon. S.
Pomeroy for South American colonization but which was
not carried into effect owing to the remonsrauces Of the
Of the countries which was proposed to
transport negro colonss No specific practca results OF
this expenditure given. special agent it appears
kas been sent 70 the Island Of Avash Hayt inquire
INTO the reported facts attending the distressed
Of alarge party OF negro emgrauts from this country
LIEUTENANT COLONEL sANDERsoN SENT TO FORT
WARREN.
Lieutenant Colonel Sanderson, who was arrested on
saturday last on charges preferred BY Colonel sregh
having disclosed plot OF the prisoners in Libby prison
escape TO the rebel authorities was tonight sent to
Fort Warren for detention until evidence obtained
from released Union prisoners.
DEATH OF rHApDgUs NoRRIcE.
Thaddeus Morrico, well and favorably known to moul-
bos Of the House Of Representatives FOR the last eighteen
years. died today OF pneumonia For fifteen years ne
was attached TO the Office OF the Speaker, was al
ways near that officer when the House session.
his being desirable in Wow OF the fact his init
mate acquaintance with parliamentary law and his know
ledge and judgment often aiding in tho decision Of i'm
portani questions.
RELEASE OF Mr.. KooNRs.
Mr. Koopes, chief clerk OF the Navy Agent at this sta
ton, was released from arrest today there boing no
evidence duplicating him with Mr.. Savage.
REBEL DEsERTEEs SENT NORTH.
This morning eighty six deserters from the rebel army
were released from the Old Capitol prison upon taSng
the oath OF allegiance They desired to go North and
accordingly furnished with transportation to Now
NARROW ESCAPE OF A BRIDAL PARTY FROM cuERlI-
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