The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-10

THE LATEST NEWS.
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IMPORTANT FROM wAsHINGTON.
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News from the Army or Utah-rne fcruau>s
Preparing for War-Orders for the Rem.
forcement OF Col. Johnston, &c., Sc.
: WASHINGTON, Jan. Q, IsSs.
From advices received to-day h appears that the No.
mons will resres. from Utah. as was expected by The
government, but viii aght on: whore they are. This
insures us o bloody wa, In the spring.
The following orders win be issued from the head
quarters Of the army Monday, directing the novemsn
Of the troops destined To reinforce the troops now en- rsx<
GENERAL oRDERs-So.
HEADQUARTERS Axxr.
Exw York, Jan. 8, 1858.
The Generaln Chief, with the appreciation Of the War
Department, directs the following movements
The army OF Utah will be reinforced praS.
ticabe by the First regiment Of cavalry Sixth and Seveu
regiments of infantry and light companies A. and NJ So
cond artillery.
2 Forts Smith, Washita ArbucSie and Beknap viii b
abandoned for the present. and all the troops comprising
their garrsons except the ordnance segeants viii at the
earliest possible day proceed to Jefferson Barracks ms
companies at Fort Smith, by the Arkansas aud Missssippi
rvers those at Forts Washta Arbucks and 2elnap by
the Red and Mississippi rivers if transportation
mer river can be obtained without great delay other
wise by Fort Smith and the first named rivers.
3. The Fourth regiment Of artillery, now in Kansas.
will take post foows-H with two CON.
panes at Fort Riley the Lieutenant Colonel, with four
companies at Fort Iaramie the junior Major with two
companies at Fort Kearney and two companies at Fort
Leavenworh the companies in each be Designated
by the Colonel. This regiment will be put in march for
rs several stations by the Commanding General Of the
Department Of the West early practicable.
a. An officer Of rank being necessary at Fort KearneZ.
the junior Major Of the 4h Artillery will at proceed
thiher and assume command Of the post.
6. In due time further orders will be given for tho
march of the reinforcement across the Plains and pre
minary measures will be commenced by the
ra Staff Departments and officers concerned for preparing
the troops and the supplies for the movement,
g. Measures will also be taken for filling up tho reg-
ments and companies TO the maximum standard and also
for furnishing recruits for the other troops composing The
army Of Utah.
T. The several Departments Of the staff will take pron,pe
measures To the public property al the posts 10 be
abandoned.
BY command Of Lieutenant General Scott
IRVING MCDOWELL, Asst Adj. General.
Despatches were received bore this evening from Kan
to the effect that the free ate had elected their
ticket AT least such the aspect of the vote far
heard from. everything was quiet in the Territory.
Considerable excitement prevails among Initiated pol
clans to the position of Governor Wise the Karsas
question and the policy Of the administration. is BE-
leved there is combined ard ceep political Wise snd
Douglas movement against the President
understand from the best authority that the prss-
den will not make any more appointments OF coasuis
from the State Of New York. He thinks New York has
s share. Mr. Brown, dragomAn at ConstantncpIe, Win
not be removed There Is some difficulty with the Prssi-
dent in finding suitable FOX the consulate OF ShAag-
hae, China.
The Senate Naval Committee now examining Via
with the records from the Courts of Inquiry which
recently sent to the Senate by the President and
understand, have reported unavorabiy a number az
cases which were on the Active h thus going behind The
action OF the courts and the recommendations Of the Pre-
sidcnt The Senate, however have yet to act on them
The Senate Committee Commerce will report q buI
Monday to repeal all bountes the cod fisheries after
the year 1850.
The Senate Territorial Committee have agreed and win
report in favor Of Territorial government for Aroua
They also have petition before them from large nun
Der Of citizens of Western Utah, asking for Territorial
government east OF the Sierra Nevada.
The democrats Of the District rejoicing at rumor
apparently well authenticated tina. Mr.. William Finn d
nominated for Marshal Of the District Of Columbia
Treasury notes Of the denomination Of hundred dol
lars will be ready to issue Tuesday These were
engraved in Philadelphia. The New York ecsrayers are
behind hand.