New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-04-05

sions for wounds or disabilities arc applicable only
to the forces thereby created and will not cover the
cases of those called into service by the act Of d OF
July last. nor are their widows and orphans entitled
% peneions, under the act Of 9TH OF July, lSb6
Grave doubts may be suggested, whether the exist
ing laws make provision for pensions TO the WIDOWS
of those now in service who may die from disease,
or be lied in battle, and upon the whole question,
the Attorney General inclines to the opinion that
there s no adequate provision Of law by which such
widows are entitled to PENSIONS in addition to the
bounty conferred by the act Of July last. The
militia received, under the Presidents proclamation,
of the 18th of April 1861, which was in accordance
with the law of the I'd of August 1873 are, in cases
of wounds and disabilities entitled to pensions under
its provisions.
PAYMASTER ASSIGNED.
Psymaster John S. Cunningham has been
assigned TO the flagship Wabash, Commodore
Dupont.
APPOINTMENT.
T. ii. Garfield, heretofore the Assistant Manager
of Government railways and telegrapbs, having full
charge and supervision Of all matters pertaining to
them east Of the Potomac, and who rendered such
efficient service 10 the Government in the forwarding
of troops and supplies has received the appointment
Of Superintendent and Treasurer Of the Steamboat
Company on Lake Champlain, position Of great
responsibility, but for which in all respects he is
eminently qualified.
COMBINATIONS.
Among the combinations by tue Senate to-day
sere those Of II. Ellis, Consul at brunswick, Ger
many, and DIR. Hayes, as Brigsdier-General
REVOLVING IRON FORT
A model of Tunby's revolving iron fort is on exhi
biion at the Treasury Department, and exeites the
interest of Members of Congress and other prom
neni gentlemen connected with the Government.
CHANGES IN THE MEDICAL BUREAU.
SurgeonGen. Finley has been removed from the
charge of the Medical Bureau in the War Depart
ment, which for the present is in charge of DIR.
Wood. Assistant Surgeon Wright las been re-
moved from the Medical Dictatorship at St. Louis,
aud Assistant Surgeon Camp appointed in bis place
Othtr important changes in the Medical Bureau will
speedily be made 10 increase the efficiency of that
Department. A military hospital has been ordered
70 be established at New-Albsny, Indiana. Jefrer
son Barracks, near ST. Louis, have been converted
into military hospital.
The Secretary OF War has communicated to Con.
gess his opinion that the present organization of the
Medical Bureau is inadequate 10 the service. He
has authorized the Surgeon-General of New-York.
under the direction Of the Governor TO organize a
Volunteer Corps Of Surgeons to render medical aid
whes requested. A similar organization has been made
under the Governor Of Pennsylvania. and valuable
service rendered by Mr.. Smith, Surgeon-General OF
that State and his Assistants, TO the wounded at Win.
chester.
VISITORS TO FORTRESS MONROE AND OTHER
MILITARY POSTS.
Complaints having been made 10y the commanders
Of military posts that movements are impeded and
discipline relaxed by the presence of female visitors,
the Secretary of War has ordered that passes be
granted TO visit Fortress Monroe or other military
posts 10 any person not engaged in the mill
tary service, and has authorized commanders
Of military posts to remove all persons not engaged
in the service Passes Tor purposes of trade and busi
mes. are also refused.