The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-08
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.


SATISFACTORY REPORTS FROM MCCLELLAN AND
HALLECK.
The teegraphic news received At tho War Department
to-day from the armies Of General Mcclellan and General
Halleck give Of great and decisive success
soon to be achieved by tho Union soldiers.
EFFECTS OF THE STORM ON MILITARY OPERATIONS.
II is not expected at tho War Department that the pub
lie voracty for will be gratied tomorrow by its
usual Sunday meal The storms Of last week have
greatly embarrassed military operations either offensive
or defensive It Is supposed that tho thunder storm to-
night will interfere with the transmission Of despatched
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL MCDOWELL.
General Mcdowell. accompanied by two OF his stan,
was IN the city to-day
REPORTED SUPERSEDURE OF GENERAL HUNTER.
It stated in military circles that order has been
sent for supcrsedng General Hunter In the same quar-
ter ths OF the HERALD tho expediency Of
inforcing General Mcclellan are highly approved.
THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL BUDGET.
Senator Fcssenden in his speech yesterday estimated
that the annual budget would be hereafter ono hundred
and eighty millions Of dollars f,ty millions Of which
would be for a permanent military establishment Of
atty thousand men. The navy would require twenty
five millions year. An elaborate paper from mill
tay source published time showing that
the expense OF kseoing'up regiment Of infantry OF
tho regular army the time OF peace about
hair q million OF dollars q year. Considering
the state OF things that must for require military
occupation Of the South, fifty millions OF dollars army
account is not an over estimate But twenty five mil
lions for the future navy Is altogether too low figure.
AS the navy was before ths the appropriate
fifteen millions more less Mr.. Fssssndcns estimate
OF one hundred and eighty millions year for govern
expenditures is not extravagant or this thsrc
will be about ATTY millions in the shape Of interest
the public DEBT, should it not exceed thousand mil
lion dollars r
THE WORK BEFORE CONGRESS-.
Congress not being in session to-day there has been
little political movement. Next week is expected TO be
busy one in both houses All the important OF
tho session have been matured and only await their turn
for legislative action. There is work enough laid
occupy another month after which will be difficult for
the Senate postpone adjournment without open
avowai OF determination to continue in session. not to
aid the government but soey TO embarrass the admin
stration in the vigorous prosecution Of the war With
ordinary industry, by tn, first Of July every measure
required the prosecution OF tho tho maintenance
Of the government and the promotion Of tho public
interests, can be acted upon.
Tho session will DO a remarkable one account Of the
great amount Of work done by Congress in less time than
used to be spent in doing nothing except making bun
combs speeches and working up immense lobby jobs.
Duripg this session very little time has baen occupied in
either house In speeches merely for buncombe and the
attractions ana more certain gains OHered Oy
enormous expenditures Of the War aud Navy Depart
ments have drawn away from Congress nearly all Of
the horde Of greedy spectators that wont TO in
fest tho lobby Congress has been left to attend TO egt
mate business and for this the business nearly
all done The only delay has been occasoned by continue
al efforts the Senate to fasten the rropressibe negro
upon every measure presented.
BEAUREGARD CONCENTRATING his FORCES.
II appears that the superstition mentioned in the
correspond yesterday regard to the movements Of
Besuregard have been verified by intelligence from
Corinth to day. He is reported to be concentrating
what left Of his army FOR another stand but it il not
probable that with half OF his army he offer much
resistance TO tho victorious Union forces which drove
hs whole command away from the strong fortihCatsns
at Corinth.
THE CASE OF GENERAL BIRNEY.
The tsisgraphc ouncsmont, that General D. B. Bir-
ney had been relieved OF This command the Geld OF
battle created little surprise among his friends II
Is alleged in his behalf that Saturday last General
Hontzeman chief OF tho corps d'orme, ordered General
Brnsy to take position on the Richmond ana York
River Railroad. General Brney complied, and had
scarcely got his mon in line Of battle when General
Kearnsy, Chief OF Division, ordered him back to
his original position This order General Birney also
promptly oboyed, and for this was placed
under arrest next morning for disobedence Of orders
General Kearney at once addressed note to General
He atzsan whsrsn he FUZZY excupates General Birney
or any intention to disobey ORDERS and says he looks
upon him superior officer. He asks General Hsint
zeman accord General Birrsy q hearing, which he
General Kearney) satisfied will result satisfactorily
AFFAIRS ON TIE POTOMAC.
The Baltimore left FOR below yesterday afternoon
taking down . large number Of members Of Congress-
and their ladies' The King Philip went down last night
The Yankee arrived last evening from the Lower Potc
mac, but reports nothing new. The Wyandsnk and Re-
lance arrived from OF the Pantink river this morning
bringing with them fishing smack, called the Monitor
which was captured q day or two since attempting 10
run tho blockade. On each occasion that a boat goes
into the river now IL back with number OF
given up by deserters from tho l,servics, who are
now in their homes in that vicinity peacefully employed
at their respective pursuits.
ONE OF THE NAVAL HEROES.
Lieut. James Fornsy, 81 the Marine Corps, who though
worry young man. was, by tho resignation o. Capt Blu
ch and Col. ferret, loft in temporary charge Of the
Washington Navy Yard in the dark days Of July last
has again sisnazsd his courage. Capt Craven, his
report to the Navy Department states that no assigned
him at the passage OF the Mississippi and that
he fought them most calamity.
DEsERTERs FROM TuK REBEL CAUSE.
Tho Ave hundred men noticed some time since as
having taken the oath Of allegiance at the hands OF Capt
Harris Of the Island Belle have all given UP their arms,
and are NJ work in that section OF the country from
which the OF them hailed Soms OF the citizens o.
the neghborhood informed our officers, day or two
SINCE that hast week colonel, two captains and three
cutsnants who had been serving in tho rebel army,
returned TO their homes that vicinity having become
sick Of the service.
ARRIVAL or GENERAL COOK.
Brgadsr General John Cook Of Illinois, and his Asss
tant Adjutant General Capt Benz. r. smith, have
rived in obedience TO orders. General Cook has
assigned the command OF brigade Colonel Corcoran,
Of the sixty ninth New York regiment is in this brigade
SOLDIERS IN the PEHrTENrIARY.
There are now confined in the Ponitentiary abont
ninety Ave soldiers, including one captain for mutry
The crimes and msdomeanors for which tho soldiers arc
confined various ranging from attempts TO shoot
officers and mutiny to mere insults offered to ofars
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