The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-14
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.


REPORTS FROM THE ARMIES IN THE
Advicss Of the latest dates received at the War De-
parment indicate quiet 10 the valley OF
Nothing OF public interest had transpirsd at General
,NcCsllsn's headquarters today.
No later news had been received from the West.
EXCITING RUMoRs AFLoAr IN wAsHISGToN.
In tho absence Of any legitimate news the city has
Deem to-day flooded with rumors, OF which were
coo absurd 10 find believers Among these the do
3eat OF Fremont the capture Richmond the suicide OF
Jen Davis and OF other stories, passing from
lip 70 lip In the Of the hotels and depors and
the Capitol. There scintila OF truth In any OF
them They were all like tho report which prevailed
yesterday recting with detail the capture the
Monitor and two other OF iron-clad gunboats
James river
THE RUxoRs ABOUT TIE MONITOR.
For several days past have prevailed
that the Mor and two other OF vessels have been
captured BY the enemy above Fort Darling and the
names Of distinguished gentlemen are unauthorizedy
mentioned In their support but there Is such positive
information shows the reports have not evon .
shadow Of foundation upon which rest. Such
ourrsncs 10 impossible.
RECONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
By order Of the Secretary OF War the Department Of
fhe Mississippi sexended include the whole Of
tho States Of Tennessee Kentucky. All the officers
on duty in these States will report to Major General Hal
lsck.
'rcad running from Wlliamsport to Martnsburg, Win
ehsster, strasburg Harrisonburg and Staunton ncud
ing that place. thence in the direction southwards
until 1t strikes the Blue Ridge the southern boundary
of the State OF Virginia.
The Department OF the Shenandoah is extended east
ward TO include the Piedmont district and tho Bull Noun
ssain range.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES OF GENERAL BURNSIDE
Major General Burnside paid flying visit TO Washing
S1n rdn Alartr
evening" after interview with President and Sec
rotary of War. His conduct OF tho campaign North
Carolina has given eminent satisfaction the govern
ment. His plans of future operations cordially
approved. General Burnside is every inch soldier He
Is unwilling 70 compromise his military duties by mixing
them up with politics H. recognizes the authority the
Military Governor OF North Carolina deal with all
political questions, and will, while in that department
sustain the Governor OF the federal
government. General Burnside Is universal favorits
here and all regret that his visit brief
ected to permit any expression Of the popular enthus
assn that exists in his favor.
General Burnside was yesterday rendered serenade
by his friends He replied that he was exceedingly
obliged to them for their kindness but declined the
compliment.
Tns Star Of to-day publishes the following snera
Burnside arrived In this city yesterday morning. fact
we were not yesterday At liberty publish for pru-
dental reasons. There BE- improperly now in
saying that no arrived per steamer Netamora, from
Fortress Monroe, but dropped in quietly that few
were aware OF his presence, the more especially
considerable portion Of the day, yesterday no was
Closc,ed with the government authorities He, with his
wife and family, who met him at Fortress Monroe,
stoppsd at Wizards The steamer Metamora left the
Yard yesterday afternoon for Norfolk taking down Gen.
eral Burnside and staff.
LORD LYONS FAREWELL VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT.
ord Ivou - saiI for Enpla m p0rg
Wednesday He paid leave taking visit TO the Pres
dent to-day. Mutual and cordial good wishes
pressed Lord Lyons will probably the eyes Of tho
British Ministry the Of affairs in this coun
4ry hopcessness Of the Southern confcderacy
scheme and the invncble power and nexhaustble re-
sources Of tho federal government
sGUNBoAv CONNECTION FROM THE HUDSON TO THE
MISSISSIPPI.
The Houss has assigned the Gath inst for the specia
consideration bill for gunboat connection from the
Hudson 10 the Mississippi
MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT RELATIVE TO THE EN-.
LARGEMENT OF THE ERIE CANAL LOCKS.
Tho President sent message TO Congress to-day,
transmitting memorial addressed and presented 70 him
On behalf Of tho State New York favor Of enlaging
che locks Of the Erie and Oswego canals. While, " he
says, al have not given have leisure to give the
subject careful consideration, its great importance
obvious unquestionable Ths large amount Of vaua
oe statistical Information which ID collected and pre-
scented in the memorial will greatly facilitate the mature
consideration Of the subject which respectfully ask for
IL ct your hands,
THE BUSINESS BEPoRE CONGRESS.
The SENATE has been occupied all day upon the Nava
Appropriation bill. There executive session.
The proceedings In the House unimportant.
The now Demand Note bill will be taken up early next
week The Conference Committee the Tax bill will be
occupied all next week in the perfection OF that measure
From the present indications the business before Con-
grsss will admit OF adjournment before the middle
OF July. The agitation have nearly all been
disposed Of and the way clear for attention TO the
regular business Of legislation. good many Of the
uItras have the conclusion that 10 drive Owen
Lovsoys Radical fast the rough road the
government wagon is travelling upon, might break
things They arc for holding him in little, and only
keeping him well in hand for brush upon the first piece
'-or smooth road.
CHURCHES CONVERTED INTO HOSPITALS.
Three OF the principal churches herc-the Trinity, DR..
Syes Ascension, DR.. Pnckney and Epiphany, Dr. Hale
have been taken by the governments for hospital pur-
poses The seizure OF two Of these churches was nd
Gated In this correspondence several weeks ago they
have been taken not 90 much perhaps, becauss they
indspensably necessary hospitals. but because
d thought they would DO used for the bsnsnt Of
wounded sick Union soldiers than disseminate
dscyai sentiments and encourage treason. This reason
however does not apply to the Epiphany DIT Hale, who
has not publicly, At least been guilty Of any act Of dis
loyalty, either OF omission or commission.
RETURN OF VOLUNTEERS TO rHEIn REGIMENTS.
A large number OF volunteers absent from their
regiments who a. for duty. To enable them 70
roturn the Governors Of States authorized TO give
shsm certificates Of passes which will snttis them 70
transportation the the nearest United States
mastering officer quartermaster who will pay tho cost
Of such transportation such certificate or pass and
provide transportation the soldier TO his regiment or
station.
srLEAsE OF MEDICAL OFFICERS HELD As PRISONERS
OF WAR.
The principle being recognized that medical ofncsrs
Ahould bs held prisoners Of war II Is directed that