The New York herald., 1862-01-26
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON Jan. rs, 1862.
THE REL ETIoNs sUBsIsrMG BETWEEN GEN. SHERMAN
AND CON. DUPONT.
Brieader General T. W. Sherman, in q communication
National I,tegencer to-day deems it due TO the
interests of the public service TO publicly proclaim the
utter asty the statement made in several journals OF
the country repeatedly brought his notice, that
projected plan the continuance Of the expedition
abandoned in consequence Of a disagreement and mis-
understanding between Commodore Dupont and himself.
Ho says the friendly and cordial feelings and
entire harmony Of action have always existed between
them.
BUSINESS AT THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
To-day being devoted by the Secretary Of War to bust
with members Of Congress, a very large number
are awaiting themselves Of this arrangement.
The State Department, well the War Department,
will hereafter be closed Saturday to all visitors, men,
bers Of Congress excepted Thursday will be set
for business with tho diplomatic corps.
TIE RAILROAD BETwERN WASHINGTON AND ALExAN-
The railroad from Washington TO Alexandria, with its
other connections II is reported viii be in working order
in the course Of few days. The almost impossible
dtion Of the roads for containing army supplies
owing to the continuous heavy rains constitutes this
highly important improvement
RUMORED DIFFICULTIES IN THE oPFIcE OF THE NRw
YORK DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
rous in the United states District Attorneys Of
fee in New York. Charges of the gravest have
been made and filed in the Department of the Interior,
against the District Attorney and his assistants United
States Marshal Murray is said to be loud in his
tions and part Of the business which keeps Collector
Barney and Surveyor Andrews in this city connected
with this Copious details have boon placed in
the Of your correspondent which will be for
warded by mall to use at your discretion.
PAYMENT OF THE TROOPS.
Major vedder, Paymaster, to-day paid the Ninth Mas
sachusets regiment Colonel Cass attached to General
Fzohn Porters division Owing to the shoddy uniforms
supplied the by the stato most Of them have had
to supply themselves with extra clothing, which has
seriously diminished the aggregate OF their present
cepts Most OF them will send tho bulk of their money
homo.
CAPTURE OF REBEL SPY.
Captain Auchmuty, Of General Morcls staff this morn.
ing captured supposed rebel spy. Tho captain
turning from inspection Of the picket guard when no
Came across q man, dressed q sailor who attempted
to escape by running into thicket Captain Auchmuty
dsmounted and pursued the fugitive and through active
exercise Of his long legs and display Of shining Colt
brought the fellow to standstil He refused to give
his name, any particulars Of himself. General Morcl
sent him to General Porters headquarters who ordered
his transfer to the Capitol prison in this city.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR.
II Is mentioned In we'll informed circles, that in the
event Of tho failure Of the Senate to confirm the appoint
Of Mr. Tucker Assistant Secretary Of War Major
Henry E. Davies Of tho Second Now York regiment an
efficient and experienced ocsr will be invited to accept
that position.
MOVEMENTS OF 09N. FREMONT.
Con. Fremont and family here, living in retired
street, between Ninth and Tenth streets.
They occasionally attend private social entertainments,
L.
completed his statement for the Committee tho Con-
duct Of tho War. His immediate CONFIDENTIAL friends ex.
press the opinion that 1t will DO complete vindcation
OF himself personally from the alleged charges Of
conduct in the management OF the Department Of tho
West. Many Of the ntriguants who led him into the
difficulty here using every available lobby influence
themselves and ready TO turn against him
whenever it will advance their interests protsct
them from exposure
GENERAL BUTLER AWAITING ORDERS.
General Butler is still hore, awaiting orders.
SANITARY CONDITION OF THE ARMY.
Notwithstanding the long spell Of we, weather, the
amount Of sickness Of the Army Of tho Potomac s only
in about tho proportion as in any other community
OF the number. The weather has not occasioned
any undue increase in the hospital reports This is
trbutabs to the unceasng vigilance Of the superior
officers in attending to the comfort and sanitary condition
Of tho soldiers under the constantly urgent directions Of
the General commanding.
AN IMPORTANT JUDICIAL MEASURE.
Mr. Spaudings bill 70 organize Unod states tribunal
TO enforce by civil and martial powers tho payment Of
debts and damages duo to loyal American citizens,
and the restoration Of their property and effects
in certain arising out OF the rebellion intended
reimburse loyal men for debts due them by rebels and
damages suffered by the rebellion. provides tho
establishment Of court whose powers shall be coexten
sve with the United States enforce all just debts and
claims to property and for injury thereto in favor Of
loyal American citizens loyal American corporations
the property Of the principal rebel debtors wrong
doers and for deficiency the balance to be collected
by now proceedings and scqusstrations, if need be,
against the public domain and property Of any
eonnscating or rebel State, the property Of every
rcbe Of any bank railroad other corporation.
well as that Of persons who have loaned or shall loan
money to aid tho rebellion shall have transported
shall transport rebel troops who in any have
aided the rebeon and all the public property of rebel
Statos corporations and porsons shall be fund pay
all such loyal citizens their debts and just claims for pro-
perty and injury thereto by in consequence Of the
bolon The President, constitutional Commanderin
Chief is authorized to employ the military forces Of the
united States carry into effect the decroos Of this tri
bunal.
BULLET PROOF VESTS.
Colonel Cass, Of tho Ninth Massachusetts, regiment on
Thursday received by express Of tho newly patented
bullet proof vests-a present from his wife. Externally
it has the appearance Of ordinary army vest;
but there is lining Of double wire net work,
that not only impcrvous, but upon actual expert
mcnt proved to be to shots from revolver at ten
paces The vest weighs three and half pounds. OHcers
aud men examined it with curious interest. The
say however they willing to risk their heads nccks,
bodies and ALL against tho shots OF the rebels they do
bet han in hat
ment although the second regiment ensting for three
years Massachusetts, has lost but by death,
and there only fifteen excused from duty
count of sickness Thore is regiment in the Potomac
army that can present such healthy record.
THE PAY OF VOLUNTEER FIELD OFFICERS.
Tho bill reported by Mr.. Dunn, from the House Com
mite Military Affairs, in relation TO the pay Of voun
nsd oncers provides that in all cases whero
teer regiment has shall bc raised to the minimum