The New York herald., 1862-02-28


said, er parte and in summary manner, at such times
and places in their discretion they may appoint
make full report to the War Department.
BY order Of the PRESIDENT.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Secretary Of War;
GEN ERAL NEWS.
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WASHINGTON, Fob. ~, 1862
AFFAIRS ALONG THE LINES.
No news Of importance has been received here to-day
Sensation stories of every description have been circu
lated but investigation they invariably proved to be
without foundation. Nothing occurred to disturb the
most profound quiet.
NO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
No Executive session was held by tho Senate.
THE HOUSE MILITARY COMMITTEE.
There was quorum by the Military Committee Of the
House to-day.
GOVERNMENTS FOR THE RECOVERED STATES.
bill has been prepared by the Committee Torrito-
ries and wl be reported by their Chairman Mr. Ash.
ley Of Ohio probably to-day, providing for temporary
civil governments under the protection Of military
and naval forces, in the States in rebellion. The
geographical boundaries Of these Territories
fixed by the President, and they shall remain under
a territorial government until such time az the
loyal people residing therein shall form new State
governments republican in form prescribed by the
constitution Of the United States, and apply for adms
son when they may be admitted with the express sti.
puation that they shall remain forever part Of the
American Union.
SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE OF SENATOR srARKE, OF
OREGON.
Tho conservative spirit Of the Senate prevailed to-day
in the settlement Of Mr. Starkes right bo sworn in as
Senator from Oregon. Several Of tho Senator's who
are opposed to tho political views Mr.. Sarke and
who believe that he may have uttered dsloya senti
ments, voted for his admission the ground that the
States have the right to representation in the Senate
and that when accredited in due form Il is his
right to be sworn in while the Senate may
oxrs him. he be proved unworthy hold his seat
The resolution to admit Mr. Starke framed with view
further inquiry into the charges against him, and
other contest will probably take place upon resolution
to sxpel him.
Colonel Beale, Eighteenth cavalry; Major Chandler,
Fifth infantry, and Major Underwood Eighteenth In
fanty have been placed the retired list by order Of
the War Department.
Acting Masters Mate Quimby, late in command of the
Stepping Stones, has resigned, in consequence Of i'll
health Acting Master Van Dsvener has been appointed
in his place.
The following appointments and orders have been made
at tho Navy Department to-day
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Portland, Me-. W. R. Parsons Of Rockport, Mass Rus
sell Snow Of Mataposstt, Mass; James Crawford, Of
Charlostown Mass; VIM. J. Kirby, Of Boston, Mass;
Elijah Crockett, Of Rockand, Me-; Daniel G. Taylor, Of
Philadelphia Henry A. Phean Of Springfield Mass and
w. A. Maine, Of Now York, Acting Masters.
Gunnsrs NJ B. Willetts and John C. Ritter havo been
ordered to report to Flag Officer Foote.
REDUCTION OF PAY OF NAVAL OFFICERS.
It considered doubtful whether the bill providing for
reduction in the pay Of naval officers will pass.
A CAPTURED REBEL FLAG.
Colonel Kurtz, of the Twenty third Massachusetts,
regiment forwarded to-day, Per Adams Express to the
Massachusetts, State government, splendid flag taken
from Georgia regiment at Roanoke Island. 1t is made
Of heavy ponges silk with the three longitudinal stripes
red white red and blue field in tho upper corner
bearing side in gilt the motto Liberty DEATH"
surrounded by eleven stars and the opposite side
the initials "s g.. enclosed in wreath of oak leaves
Tho flag is looped to tho staff with red ribbons.
THE NATIONAL FOUNDRY.
Senator Wilson's bill, reported by him from tho Mill
tary Committee to-day, as amended retains the main
features for the establishment Of national foundry pro-
vides for the selection Of site tho tide water OF the
Hudson river or New York harbor, and appropriates
81 900 for tho erection of buildings and other ex
penses incurred under the act.
soLpIERs ACCIDENTALLY INJURED.
Several privaies of tho Third New York regiment ut
the Aqueduct Bridge severely injured yesterday by
the accidental explosion of she'll Cause, carlessness
EFFECTS OF THE RECENT GALE ON THE POTOMAC.
The gale Of Monday did much damage the Potomac.
In the nsghborhood Of the upper aota capsizcd the
schooner Scout and sunk launch, containing quantity
Of fixed ammunition. Tho howitzers removed only
a short time previous 70 the gale
REopENING OF THE SOUTHERN CoAsTwIsE TRADE.
Applications have lately been made to the Treasury
Department for permits to trade between the sscodod and
loyal States the coasts of the Atlantic and the Mis-
sisspp under the provisions Of the law regulating inter
course with the seceded States. number of permits
have accordingly been granted.
CIRCULAR TO GOVERNMENT LAND AGENTS.
Ths following circular to land agents Of tho govern
ent In the several Territories Of the United States has
been issued from the General Land oaco-
siR-wth view to furnish nforuation, in an easily
accessible form at the seat OF government respecting
the character and value OF the public domain and its dr.
versed products this Office invites your cooperation in
obtaining and transmitting specimens through such IA
cilties as may be presented from time to tme when
gentlemen rcsortng to the capital, have ap
preparation applicable to the matter, and consequently
II is desired that specimens DO transmitted OIL The
precious metals and Tho useful metals Of copper
lead iron tin; Coal in s varieties; A. Salt 8. Soils;
and or interesting fossils, petred organic remains
each to be accompanied by descriptive memoir, and so
connected by numbers TO identify the specimen with
the text
Authentic we'll prepared sketches are desirable Of the
topography of the country, growth OF timber and ad
yance and character Of improvements.
You will please acknowledge the receipt Of this and
advise me to what you may be ablo to realize the
desire Of this ofeo in the premises. Very respect
'''' ''N' ~ J. ~ EDaUNDs, Commissioner.
MILITARY MAP OF TEXAS.
In the Census Bureau very excellent map Of Texas
has been prepared by Mr. Weaver undor direction OF tho
superintendent 1t is Of series which has been got
up for General Mcclellan for military purposes Tha
population Of countless with their productions, &C., are
specially noted.
THE MISSION TO RUSSIA.
Mr. Cameron, our new Minister to Russia received hp
final Instructions at the State Departs n s MOI aiug
Mr. Edward II. House has been appointed Secretary