The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-01-26
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WAsHIsoroS, Jan. 75.-Ths Star says dis
patches received here state that yesterday
evening at ? O'Clock, the Rebel feet Of ves-
sells of the Richmond squadron, 50 long be-
ing prepared, came down the river 70 de-
stroy our depots at City Point. High wa
ter, caused by a freshet enabled them to
pass distractions which our soldiers had
placed above City Point A battle quickly
ensued between the rebel feet and our near
est battery or fort. One rebel vessel was
blown up and instantly and entirely de-
stroyed, while two others were so badly
damaged by shot and shell as to compel
them to seek safety by speedy flight back
in the direction Of Richmond, accompanied
bv the others, which escaped much damage.
Admiral Farragut left here yesterday for
active service, and it is understood he will
tonce assume control Of the naval forces.
NEW YoRK, Jan. 25.-Horace Cashing,
silk merchant, while laboring under TT
of insanity, jumped from the I'd story win
dow of his residence this morning and was
almost instantly killed.
WAsHfxGreS, Jan. %. HsusR.-Mr.
Washburne, of Illinois, offered resolution
directing the Committee on Commerce to
inquire into all the facts and circumstances
attending the trade with rebelliOus States
since the beginning of the war. schenek
and Farnsworth severely objected TO the
resolution for the reason that the whole
subject was now under investigation by the
Committee on Military Affairs.
The resolution of Mr.. Wsshburne was
adopted, when on motion of Mr.. schenOk
the Committee on Military Affairs was dis
charged from consideration of the subject.
House proceeded to consider the Report
providing for the admission to seats Of the
heads of departments in the House 70
answer questions which may be Propounded
and to limited extent, participate in the
debate. Mr.. GenesOn advocated the report.
Mr.. Morrill, opposed the proposition.
House adjourned.
NEW YoRx, Jan. 25.-T. B. Hall, sergeant
alarms of the Senate of New York, served
a notice on Mayor Gunther this morning to
appear before the Investigating Committee
OF the Senate at noon tomorrow. The de-
partments of tax commissioners, comp
troller, croton scqueduct, board of city in
speetors, surrogate supervisors, and NUM-
cipaI officers generally are to be investi-
gated.
A special 10 the Evening Post from Wash
ington says the Bankrupt bill reported to
the Senate to-day by the Judiciary Com
mittee, contains several amendments but
the House bill is not essentially changed.
1t is understood that Mr.. jerks who drafted
the bill passed by the House, assents to the
Senate amendments. at
The Committee on the Conduct of the
War completed their investigation Of Gen
eral Buffers conduct in the first attack on
Fort Fisher. 't4s-
In the Millspaugh case the jury returned
averdict for Millspaugh, assessing damages
on Seth Adams, defendant, at $1,000 for
seducing the formers wife.
WAsHIxGroN, Jan. 25.-Mr. Trumbull pre-
sented petition from chaPlains in the ar
my and navy asking for the same pay al
lowed to line officers and the same rank.
Referred to the naval committee.
Mr.. Henderson presented a remembrance
from citizens OF Missouri and Maryland,
against the proposed tax on leaf tobacco.
Referred to the committee on finance.
Mr.. Foster,of the Judiciary committee, re-
ported back to the House the bankrupt bill
with amendments, and further explained
that the committee had not made any radi
cal changes in the bill, but there were so
many trivial alterations made in it they
had concluded to offer new bill By way
of substitute. The bill was ordered TO be
printed.
Mr.. Wilson reported memorial on ex-
Surgeon General Hammond, asking for an
investigation into the circumstances Of his
court martial The committee was dis
charged from further consideration Of the
subject.
Mr.. Farwell offered resolution instruct
ing the committee on finance to inquire into
the expedieney Of relieving the tonnage Of
the country from the income tax. The re-
solution was adopted.
Mr.. Powell asked the Senate TO take up
the resolution asking the Secretary Of War
why he had not appointed committee to
compensate loyal owners Of slaves enlisted
in the military service. The resolution
was adopted. 81 O.
Mr.. Wade called up the resolution in ref
erence to retaliation on the rebels for the
treatment of our prisoners in their hands.
Henderson spoke on the subject Of retail
stiOn. He favored the appointment Of com
rnissioners to confer with the rebel author
tiles, to secure better Treatment for prison
ers south. IF the rebels refused to secure
such to the commissioners, the President
should adopt such stringent measures in
retaliation, in consistence with the rules Of
civilized warfare, and not derogatory 70 the
enemy, as it would efectuslly stop such
conduct ofthe rebels. He intended he said
TO offer an amendment to the effect; he was
in favor Of retaliation but not at all times
Ia kind.
Mr. Salisbury proposed that Mr.. Hendsr-
son modify his amendment, SO as to give the
rebel authorities the privilege Of sending
commissioners to look into the condition Of
Southern prisoners in the Northern prisons.
Mr.. Henderson was willing TO accept Of
such amendment, but he believed prisoners
in our hands are treated we'll.
Mr. Brown advocsted the provision. Mr.
CLARK, from the COMMITTEES of Conference
on the deficiency bill, reported.
The House still refused to strike out the
proposition to increase the salary Of its en-
ploysss. He moved that the Senate still
sdhere TO its amendment 10 strike Il out
for this increased compensation, which was
contrary to law, would defeat the bill, bat
the responsibility would rest with the
House.
Yeas and nays called for and Senate de-
eided to adhere, by vote Of SO yeas 70 I
nay, vice Mr.. Carlisle. Presidiae ohesr
said the motion prevailed and the bill fails
on account Of disagreement between the
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