Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-28
washington News and Gossip.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1862.
ARRESTED FOR TRADING GOVERNMENT HORSES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1852.
ARRESTED FOR TRADING GOVERNMENT HORSES.
The Quartermaster of the Ira Harris Cav
airy, who had charge of the transportation of
about Ito horses belonging to the regiment,
has been arrested at Baltimore for trading
off the animals, and replacing them with
stock not worth ten dollars a head. He has
been sent 10 Fort McHenry to await dispo-
sition of his case.
An attack is daily anticipated on General
McCal's division by therebel force encamped
at Centerville. Small rebel accommodating
parties are daily seen within three or four
miles of our lines. The Leesburg Turnpike
is closely watched by General McOall, who
is always prepared for battle at any hour of
the day or night. .-e
1t is stated that the term of enlistment of
the whole rebel force encamped at Center
vile, which is estimated at sixty thousand
men, Will expire on the first of February
next. This information is derived from de-
serte1s.
HON. JOHN TYLER.
We copy the following from Richmond
papers of the Goth inst;
The following resolution was adopted in
the Virginia Legislature on Saturday, when
the announcement of the death of John
Tyler was made:
"ResolUed That with the consent of his
family, his remains be depo5itedin in the Holly
wood Cemetery, in the City of Richmond,
near the remains OF James Monroe, and that
the Governor of this State be authorized to
cause suitable monument to be erected to
his memory
HoLLINs' RAM
Was taken up to Columbus with great diff
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it there they could find no use for it, and it was
soon sent back again. 1t drew sixteen feet
of water, and was, of course, almost useless
so high up the river as Columbus.
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
Secretary Stanton makes himself felt from
end to end of the War Department. Veteran
heads of bureaus are startled to find no papers
referred to them the Endorsement "Report
forthwith" word never used 10 any cir
cumlocution Office. Doorkeepers are ap.
pIised that action is better than speech in
case ofvisitors who insist upon entering upon
days when the Department ia closed, and
notes are made of the names of officers who
importune to break the rules
THE REBEL GENERAL oR1TTENDEN.
Hon. John j. Crittenden is deeply affected
by the news from Kentucky, and has not
been in the House since the report of the
battle of Somerset was received. Although
he has two sons in the Uuion army, the
presence Of one in the rebel army, his oldest,
overwhelms him with grief. The report that
General Crittenden deserted his command at
Somerset is not believed by any who know
him. Rebel though he be, he is accounted
gallant and manly.
GENERAL FREMONT.
saw the General to-day, looking as bright
and earnest as when / saw him here seven
years ago, saving slight sprinkling of gray
in hair and beard. His interest in the cause
is undiminshed; he bates not one lot of
heart or hope. He stands ready for the word
of command, which will not be long in
coming. The President has never spoken of
Fremont otherwise than in the kindest
manner.
TREASURY NOTES.
The Postmaster here has issued notice
that Treasury notes will not be received in
payment for stamps, unless they are pur-
chased in sums of 81 30.
BR1eADIER- GENERAL s1cKLEs CONFIRMED.
The Military Committee of the Senate
unanimously resolved to day to report in
favor of the confirmation of Daniel Sickles
as Brigadier. General. 1t is understood that
! Secretary Stanton commended this decision.
SENATOR WILSON ADMITTED.
Robert Wilson was to day sworn in as
Senator from Missouri, General Pomeroy, Of
Kansas, vouohing for his loyalty. General
Pomeroy lives near enough to Mr. Wilson
home TO be authorized to speak confidently
of his sentiments and position.
WASHINGTON ILLUSTRATED.
The following statement by one whom we
know as an earnest Republican Unionist, and
believe to be honest and truthful, is so Illus
trstive of much that goes on at the Federal
metropolis, that we can not withhold it from
our readers:
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