The New York herald., 1862-04-05


OTHER MILITARY POSTS.
Complaints having been made by the commanders Of
military posts that movements are impeded and disci-
plnsd relaxed by the presence OF female VISITORS the
Secretary of War has ordered that passes be granted
TO visit Fortress Monroe other military posts 10 any
person not engaged in the military service, and has
authorized commanders Of military posts to remove oil
persons engaged the service Passes for purposes
of trade and business also refused
THE REPORT OF THE WESTERN WAR CLAIMS CON.
MISSION.
The report of the Commission on War Claims, at 81
Louis s OF the blackest chapters in the revela-
tions Of frauds connected with the war; The
Of the Commissioners, Messrs David Davis, Of Illinois;
Joseph Holt, OF Kentucky, and Hugh Campbell, are
sufficient guarantee chat the commission was faithfully
executed. Their report fills forty printed pages and
the testimony Of twelve hundred witnesses examined by
them will occupy from six to thousand manuscript
pages The charges against General Fremont are enor-
nous. He contracted. according TO this report, for
eight mortar boats at 900, which were appraised
At tnrtyeght thousand dollars by intelligent boat and
engine builders.
Among the claims FOR FIVE hundred tons Of
ce ordered by General Fremont purchased and shipped
In October when the weather becoming cool. II
Jefferson City, most Of wasted because there
il in Jefferson City, where 1t
sent. The Commission allowed only one half Of the claim
for rent Of three story house for General Fremons
headquarters hired at six thousand dollars per annum;
and they complain that the purchase Of railroad cars and
the large dealings in coal growing Of the and
gunboat service are largely tainted with fraud.
C. J.. Beard, Californian and J. G. Woods, figure
largely SPECTATORS the report, they having been
peculiarly favored by the General Beard received
s191 900 in advance for some contracts for forts.
OF the special contracts for arms and munitions,
specially made by General Fremont, $e4i 900 remain
unpaid and the commission deducted from this $40 600
for excess Of price.
Mr.. BEARD seems to have attacked the Treasury in
front, flank and rear. He brought bills for forage
amounting to $1l6o0o. The rapacious purse Of Beard
filed, Notwithstanding the soldiers and iaborsrs
were unpaid. Beard has left ST. Louis.
The various frauds In General Fremonts department
brought to light by tho Commissioners are astound
ing, but his declarations were 20. He said 10
Lieutenant Colonel Andrews, Paymaster In the regular
army according to the testimony Of that officer that
"the people of the United States the neld that
no at their head, and that he meant to carry
such measures they expesrd him TO carry out with
out regard TO the red tape OF the Washington people"
Colonel Andrews told him that red tape meant
system Of government, which, In It's details. might
be carried too far by subordnates but the general sys
tenn Of government wise and good one, and he
who undertook 10 set aside its principles would become
entangled In dicultes. General Fremont replied by
peatirg his former remark and saying that 1--WE have
only extra constitutional goyernmentno civil rights,
to speakand oil ordinary peaceful ruos to be
aside.i .l
Other witnesses, Of unmpeachablo integrity testified
that General Fremont had made similar remarks in their
hearing. In commenting upon this the Commissioners
say that "miary chieftans who cut red tape always
do with their swords, and history proves that tho
throat Of the country suffers quite much the tape
does in the operation
CAPTURE OF A REREL SPY.
rebel spy captured in the vicinity Of Fairfax
station day before yesterday, who is beloved has
been prowlng within lines since the evacuation of
Manassas He examined by party Of officers, and
handed to the authorities for further proceedings
Arms found his possession but papers of i'm
portance.
aEMoysL OF RuBBIsH AT MANA AsaAs--rRopuY COL
LEcTrSG PROHIBITED.
Parties from New Jersey have obtained permission to
remove the rubbish abandoned ny tho enemy at Manas
sas Junction. and have already taken away several
loads. An order has been issued prohibiting visitors
from collecting relics, much has already been carried
OF which might have proved servceabc to the govern
msnt. s.
THE RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER BROAD RUN REBUILT
The railroad bridge Broad at Bristol station
three miles beyond Manassas Junction, has been com
pleted and the trains out to warrcnton June
ton. The warronton road will also be in running
order.
TESTIMONY RELATIVE TO THE SKILL OF GENERAL
MCCLELLAN.
gentleman from abroad, who spent seyeral days in
CenreviIe, Manassas and Richmond last winter says
that his testimony, which he feels bound neutral
TO give, could be laid before the Committee the
Conduct Of the War he would be able give them large
amount Of information not yet in their possession and he
adds that II would be altogether favorable to the
agcment Of General Mcclellan.
THE LOYAL vIRGTNIANs OPPOSED TO THE RETURN OF
THEIR REBEL NEIGHBoRs.
number Of tho "sacred sol' rebels returning 70
their homes apparently thoroughly dsgstod with their
participation in the rebellion. The people Of the Parkers
burg district stenuously oppose their Meetings
have been about to be held Point Pleasant
Parkersburg 10 oppose tho return Of any and all the
secession leaders from Virginia It ,s not intended 70
interfere with the common rebel soldier who may
turn but the people unwilling to have In their midst
such have prominently contributed 10 bring upon
them tho troubles aud grievances consequent upon this
THE coNFIecATION BILL.
just previous TO the adjournment to-day Senator Trum
bull called up his Connscation bill Therefore this the
business now Immediately pending before the Senate
He gavo notice that he should press the consideration OF
the bill from day TO day until IL shall be disposed Of
THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL IN THE HOUSE
AND THE STEVENS BATTERY.
II generally understood hero that the House will not
act upon the Naval Appropriation bill, and the provision
for the completion Of the Stevens battery until after the
Tax bill has been disposed Of but they win up
next in order Ae passed BY the Senate the bill cannot
become law without the approval Of the Secretary Of
the Navy, who has expressed regret that IL
should be thus left, he has not the necessary
information never having officially Investigated the sub
ject II 10 understood that he win refer the matter TO
board OF naval officers. The examination and report OF
this board according TO past experience would occupy
three four months in which the vessel be nearly
completed work resumed upon at In this
view Of the care and under tho peculiar emergencies Of
the timer is not believed that the House will further
delay the completion Of powerful engine Of defence