The New York herald., 1862-03-28
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
wAsmsGros, March 27. 1862

THE EFFICIENCY OF THE BLOCKADE VohSiioNsp
Senator Hale today instituted an inquiry into tne con-
duct Of the blockade, which may produce some impor-
tant results although it may not lead 10 tne capture Oh
the pirate steamer Nashville.
THE MILITARY SUPERVISION OF TELEdRAPHs.
The attempts that are made to connect the present
supervision Of the telegraph with the censorship lately
reported upon by committee Of Congress, render it
proper that the censorship Of the telegraph was
abolished by the Secretary Of War on taking military
possession OF the telegraph and military supervision
OF the kilograms throughout the United States substi-
tued The duty Of the supervisor is to prevent the
transmission by telegraph Of information concerning
late present or contemplated movements OF the armies
OF the United States and all other information the pub
acaton Of which is Of military character, that ought
TO bo concealed from the enemy In all that relates to
political private affairs the telegraph as completely
unrestricted was before the commencement Of the
rebellion.
TIE UNION MEN OF TENNESSEE RALLYING.
Hon. Emerson Etheridge has written letter from
Nashville stating that Hon. Wm H. Polk, brother OF
the lato President Polk in that city, and that Hon. W.
3. Stokes is shortly expected. They arc both strong
Union men, and will cooperate with Governor johnson
An putting tho State machinery into operation Our ma
tiona currency good there as In New York, while
rebel command only thirty cents ON the dollar Tho
prospects of conc ciliation encouraging.
The President to-day sent to the Senate the following
,nominations:--
Colonel Thomas T. Crittendon of Indiana; A. W. Whip
ple Of tho Typographical Engineers; and J. Napoleon
German, 70 be Brgadier Generals Of Volunteers.
Charles o. Howard, Of Indiana, to be Captain Of the
Eighteenth infantry Of the United States Army.
Seth weidy, private in the Eighteenth infantry to be
First Lieutenant Of tho First United States infantry
Samuel +. Brown, of Ohio, 70 be United States Attor
ney Of Colorado Territory.
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE.
Tho following appointments wore confirmed by the
Senate executive session to-day. No other business
was transacted - @
Lewis 8. Ely, of California. Consul at Acapulco.
H. Jones Brooke, Of Pennsylvania, Commssary Of Sub.
sistence with the rank Of captain, whose nomination
was rejected yesterday reconsidered and confirmed
to-day.
REVIEW OF GEN. FRANKLN's AND GEN. KINGS
DIVISIONS. -
This afternoon General Mcdowell reviewed the dvi-
sions OF General Franklin and General King The day
the most beautiful Of tho season. the parade ground
exceed and the display tho most magnificent Of tho kind
over witnessed with equal number Of troops. Lord
Lyons and the Prince de Joinvle accompanied large
number Of ladies' and members OF the diplomatic corps,
In attendance together with several British Coones
OF noe and officers Of tho Codstream Grcnadicr Guards,
Of Canada. General Mcclellan, with his entre stat.
the field, and was everywhere received with the
utmost enthusiasm. The British officers expressed great
surprise the superior stature drill and general appear
anos OF the men, and declared the troops 10 be
cellod In all the elements Of efficiency. Lord
Lyons expressed the greatest admiration OF the fine
physique OF the men, and regarded thsm the finest
troops he had ever General Kings old brigade
composed principally Of Western men, the subject
OF much remark. and was only highly compmented
by General Mcdowell but attracted tho attention of all
the distinguished observers.
REVIEW OF TIE VAN ALIEN CAVALRY.
The Van Allen cavalry, which has been doing good
vice. under command Of Lieutenant Colonel Mix, during
the winter, and has recently performed somc brilliant
exploits at Winchester and vicinity, had review and
drill to-day which was witnessed with much pleasure by
several connoisscurs in the military art The regiment
has lately been reoonno,ering, scouting and fighting
twenty -four days without tents but the men and horses
in capital condition. shown by their drill to-
day. They have captured many trophies from Ashby
famous rebel cavalry, among which Aags carbnss,
PISTOLS sabres and horses. Ashbys favortc stallion
was shot by the Van Alien cavalry in the skirmish be-
tween Berryvile and Winchester, and has died of his
wound.
TIE SICK SOLDIERS OF THE ARMY OF THE PoTO-
MAC.
The sick soldiers In tho camps Of the Army Of the 20.
tomao havo boon transferred TO tho hospitals
IN Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria. Tho last
weekly report Of tho hospitals consequently presents
usually large 0gures the total being 2le. OF this mum.
ber 652 belong TO the New York troops.
STATE PRISONERS DISCHARGED.
The following prisoners discharged to-day by the
commission relating TO State prisoners:J. F. C. ORt
N. B. Means Moses P. Donelson and VIM. L. Fisher on
their taking the oath Of allegiance. John A. Marshall
VIM. f. Moore, VIM. ]. Fleece, Bushrod W. Bayles and
Thomas T.. Poole were discharged their giving their
written parole to render neither aid comfort
mics in hosiies to the Uni,ci States J. B. Wharton
and Matthew Paskett mmitted for further con
sideraion.
REMISSION OF DUTIES ON ARMS IMPORTED ny STATES
Tho bill reported by Senator Pcarce to-day from tho
Committee on Finance. provides that the authority
given to tho Secretary Of tho Treasury refund and re.
NIT the duties and imposts all imported into the
United States by, for the account Of any State,
shall extend only to for which orders or
contracts were made prior TO tho FIRST Of January
1862 provided the Secretary shall havo salts
factory proof exhibited TO him that the arms
wcro actually purchased in foreign country
Tor tho account Of State, and the price pad for the
samo was only the first cost, and tho usual and cuso
mary charges attending the purchase and importation Of
tho same, exclusive Of duty.
RESTRICTION OF THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
Tho following order from tho head quarters OF tho
smitary government Of tho district was issued today:
GENERAL oRpsR-No. 4.
HEADQUARTERS PRo,o.r MARsnAL,s Opprcr.
WASHINGTON, March 27, 1862 I
No liquors will be passed by tho sentincis at the
different fcrrics and bridges OF this district except
pass, signed by general olcor, stating the purpose
designed tho quantity and description Passes used for
such purposes by persons In transitu and signed by
Lieut.. Mehaoy, will not no recognized and are discon
tinued from this date. Passes for persons only and
signed by Lieut.. Mehaey TO DO recognized as hereto
fore until further orders BY order
Maj. W. +. FOSTER, Provost Marshal.
CHAs. T. RoBNsoS, Adjutant.
ACTIVITY OF INVENTORS.
The inventive genius Of the country seems Of late 10
be additionally stimulated by tho agricultural aud po
fro'cum oil departments. Various means Of using the
latter have been presented for letters patent.
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
The causes which prevented the safo conveyance Of
tho mails and collection OF upon tho route from
Jefferson City to Tuscumbia having been removed the
gaaimaalnr Geueral has arlnrnd ila