Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-02-08
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHiSaros, Feb. Q.

with the Secretary OF war. Ine ooorheep
ers at the outside doors admitted none bot
those who said there we're members OF one Of
the two Houses. No cards were used, and,
once inside all pressed to the Secretary's
rpon. Here frst 10 we're FIRST received,
and Representatives we're not kept wait
ing in on aute.chamber, as they are at
the White House. until the Senators ere
through. The balls we're empty. the crowds
that we're wont to cougregate there we're no
longer to be seen.
The Secretary seems to know nearly all the
Senators and most Of the Representatives {:
bot few, however. called. there not being over
half q dozen in his room at any one time.
Most OF the business was transacted in
quiet manner, and hut few OF the cases will
do to repeat. tho interviews being OF more
orivnto nature than those Of the people, on
Monday. Foramost in :be room was the
grey.haired patriot OF Kentucky. j. j.. Crit.
tenden. lie was warmly greeted by the
Secretary. md introduced to him young
man. whom he sad be would like to have
appointed in the Army Mr.. stanton TOOK
him By the hand ond asked him hls age, where
born and raised. his occupation, and OF his
family. He was the oldest boy, and his
father died some years or two ae", while IN
the NAVY. in the service Of his country.
was a brave man What position would you
like him to have ?" "a iieutenaucy in an
Infantry regiment" IL will try and arrange
it for you, and will write to you at New
York"
Judge Kelly came 10 with youthful look
jrc officer whose empty coat sleeve hung
from his left shoulder. He was introduced
10 the Secretary as Rrevot Lieutenant Harry
Rockarpllnw, Of Philadelphia. "My friend
confined the Judge, cleft o situation worth
$500 per year three days after the Presi.
dents proclamation for troops. to carry
muskct OF eleven dollars a month, with his
regiment. the New York Seventy.irst
After the term of his enlistment had expired,
be marched with his regiment to Bnlfs Run.
EarIv in the dav he received that ngly rife.
hall in his mouth tponting TO Minnie bal!
that wes hung 10 his watch key) and for two
hours and hnlf he carried it in his fractured
iawbone. fighting like n trne hero, until
cannon ball took of bis arm and rendered him
poNerless.
"He wns cartnrpd and for three months
,ai6 in maugled condition in a tobacco
warehouse in Richmond, without proper
surgical treatment He was breveted .
Iiontsnsrt nv b.. Co,on-, for his bravery.
nnd il row Sling a small cierkship. beg Of
von to tppont him in the regular service"
"Bnt where could put him if was to ~
said Mr.. Stanton. The Judge WAS ahout to
reply, when the Young soldier raised his arm.
and said with on imploring look :-"See ]
hare Il ,.i1ht arm still. and General Kcarney
hns only his left; send me into the line. where
there is fighting to he done have letters
from" he tried to draw u bundle OF letters
from his pocket. MIR. Stanton stopped him
put up vcnr letters. sir. you have spoken
COR Yourself! your wish shall he granted
Tho country cannot afford to neglect such
men as you !" Ere the soldier had time ia
th.nk him for the kindness, his case was
noted
lie returned TO leave, and remarked to the
Judge as they left. IL shall be proud OF my
commission, for feel that have earned it
This day is the proudest one OF my whole
lie" His henrt seemed so light that We
doubt il be then realized the loss he had mel
with, or remembered the weary nights, suo
the long, long days he had Suffered in thu
vile prisons Of the traitor crew. Congress
man Elv came 10 Just as he passed along tb'
aisle, and remarked, There goes the mobiles
and most heroic Of all our prisoners. He wa
tins PRIDE Of the boys-ali loved him q
:horCh he we're a brother"
Colfax, OF lndisnna; Fenton, OF New
York; Cravens, Of Indiana; Bingham, o
Ohio and Delano, OF Massachusetts. cam,
In together. "llere," said Mr.. Colfss sis
petition signed by large nomber OF Con
gressmau, asking thet you appoint Mr.. Fly
third Commissioner to visit the Rebel prisons
We consider that his know lpGge Of them, an
the wants of our Hen will make bin al
fnvaiuabs addition TO the mission"
cannot do it," replied the Secretary, IL bav
appointed one from the East and one fror
The West; one of them from commercial life
aud one from the religious community, sen
them upon a Christian mission, to care ia
she sick prisoners, mission which 90
people having any humanity ct all shoai
recognize
"lf Mr.. Ely was not Member OF Cor
gress, would add him with great pleasur
but being member and part Of the Admir-
istfatiou, if | sent him it would be construe
iuto sn embassy from cur Government
MIR. Ely would resgo his seat, will sen
him with pleasure. The Committee hs
nothing more 10 say; they en dor5ed the Sc
retary's views and withdrew.
A Kansas senator came in with your
man from Philadelphia who wanted scler
shin. lie was introduced and reached out
rrmber of papers. (Which is your ban,
writing 2" "rhis one" Then you need ~
trouble yourself sny further about it," "B
cap write q great deal better than that
was done in hurry. That is not my best
at is no matter; my clerks must wri
rapidly and we'll. You will not answer" 81
the youth retired. looking around as
passed out to see if any one beard the conve
satiop.
PROMOTION.
Tho Secretary Of War, at the request
Judge Kelly. has appointed Harry Rock
fellow, of Phladelphie, who was wounded
Bull Ruu, to lieutenautcy in the reguI
army.
Notwithstanding the alarms and croskln
OF some Of ths foreign journals and lett
writers about stone blockades and ott
sinister reports, the dispatches received
the State Department are regarded az cone
.iye of complete restoration OF the entie
coyHidle between the United States
Great Britain, and Of the hest possible und
standing of the Governments OF France, its
and other continental States.
Yesterday Secretary Seward aad 1t
LYONS exchanged congratulations on
adjustment of the Trent affair in sp
similar to that which, in the same ca
animated Earl Russell and Minister Ada
Hon. Alfred Ely, member OF Cougr
from New York, and late prisoner at M
nopd. had an interview with the freslo
and Mr.. Secretary Seward yesterday ana
has been determined to place the he
privateers now in New York and fhliaae'p