Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-03-19
FROM WASMINGrON-

WASHlNGTON, March IS.-Ihe naval CON-
mittee have formally voted in favor OF an ap-
preparation sufficient to complete the Stevens
battery, and Sl5,000,000 for the construction
OF iron clad steamers.
Lorenzo Sabine, of Massachusetts, has been
appointed commissioner to England and
France in reference TO the fishery question.
Sixteen prisoners, principally from Mary.
land and Virginia, were released from the old
capital prison to day, by order OF the war de-
partment, they having previously taken the
oath OF allegiance.
The president has made the following an.
pointments OF cadets at West Point viz
Edward w. Baker, Ill ; Albert S. Bayliss,
Ky; William S. Upham, Wis Frederick
Arthur Tracy, Lee, Mass. Edwin Everett
Sharp, Mo-. Erastus ID Gaines, Ill Tray
erse Jones, Penn. Chas. Woudson Bates,
Mo. also, Richard Taylor Churchill from
the District of Columbia. The last mention
ell is son Of the late Capt. Churchill, u. S.
"A, who died in service in Mexico
The supreme court have decided after an
elaborate argument two cases. namely the
United States against Lysander Bahbtt, and
the United States against Robert Colson, in
favor OF the United States settling therein that
registers anu receivers of public lands cannot
retain the fees on military and bounty land
per aunum, to which they were limited by
the act OF 1878. This decision of Il long con.
tested question saves to the government near.
ly miOn Of dollars. The argument on be-
halt OF tile government was prepared and con.
Quoted by the assistant attorney general COT
fey.
1t is reported that there are various raj.
road representatives here preparing appica-
lions to congress for pecunlary assistance 10
complete their present lines and open new
routes. TO an amount exceeding in the aggre.
gale Is 900 600 OF dollars A strenuous ef
fort viii be made to induce congress to aid
their plans either by the government endorsing
the bonds, or in the shape OF donation, upon
the ground OF national necessity.
Hon. Martin L. COnway, Of Kansas, has
been absent for week past from the house
III consequence of severe attack OF gastuc
fever
Information received at the state depart.
ment indicates very vigorous reaction against
Gen eIosguera in New Granada Neither the
government OF the United States, nor that of
Great Britain has ever recognized his govern
ment
Brig. Gen Burnside was this afternoon con
tirmed by the senate as major general of
volunteers.
Diplomatic circles are sensibly disturbed by
authentic news rect ived here from Cuba indi
eating serious misunderstanding between
the allied powers in Mexico and the probable
departure of the British forces from that coun
try, the return of several Spanish regiments
from Vera Cruz 10 Havana, and the Augmen
taton Of the French force in Mexico rup
ture between Spanish and French legations in
Mexico, is supposed to have occurred.
The president has recommended 10 congress
an appropriation OF nearly $1,000 indemnify to
the and panIain OI nanisI, har
Jorgen Lorenzstein, intercepted by the ship
Morning Light, while on her way from Rio
JBneiro to Havana, on suspicion that she in.
tended to run the blockade
The commission composed of General Dix
and Judge Pierpont have changed their place
OF meeting from the state to the war depart
ment. Among the prisoners ordered to be re.
leased to day is Mrs. Norris of Baltimore, W hose
crime was corresponding with Leavoin pris-
oner in tort Warren, known as personaling a
French lady and experimenting the seizure
OF the steamer ST, Nicholas on the Potomac
river. She, like Others was set at liberty on
taking the oath of allegiance w. IL. Mar
bury of Alexandria, was also released No
personal interviews can be had with the COM
mission. All statements with regard to pris.
oners must be reduced to writing and address,
ed to the comm ssiOners or to their secretary,
E. d. Webster, Egg
MesSrs. Holt and Owens, the commissioners
to adjust and settle claims under the arms and
munitions contracts, have commenced their
labors. The high reputation OF these gentle
men for business capacity and integrity, al.
iords guaranty to both claimants and the
public, that justice and speedy settlements
will be obtained. The commission was ap.
pointed, not as some interested parties pretend
10 delay settlement of claims, but to bring
IL, about at the earliest possible moment.
lhe commissioners are located in the suit Of
rooms formerly occupied by Mr.. Stanton for
law Office. They give their entire attention
to Claimants and will be able to expedite
WORK which, It it had to come under the ex.
animation OF the secretary of war. could not
be reached before the rebellion is SUPPRESSED
and the war closed.
lhe government atpresent is paving only
yearly certificates to claimants whose accounts
have been adjusted and acquisitions issned
therefor by the different departments. As
soon as acquisitions issue in favor of diffaren,
dsbursing officers, yearly certificates will be
placed to their credit with the treasury here
and directions given them to draw against il
in favor of those of whom purchases have
been or may be made, in compliance with the
law which passed congress yesterday.