The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-01-18
Special News TO the New York Papers.
Trribune's Dispatch

Special News TO the New York Papers.
fribune's Dispatch.
WASHINGTON Jan. l6.-Secretary Cameroa's
nomination, as Minieter to Russia, was reported
unanimously from the committee on Foreign At
fairp, but was not acted upon.
The Senate Post Office committee meet to.
morrow, for the purpose of considering the
House bill to abolish the Franking privilege
The committee are not in favor Of total aboli-
ton Of the privilege, and will amend the bill.
In answer, to-day, to q call for information,
made upon Secretary Cameron, by the Senate,
he incidentally remarked:
II take this occasion to repeat the statement
that never made contract since look charge
of the War Department, for any purpose what
ever, having always interpreted the laws of Con-
gres, to intend that the Heads of Bureaus, all of
them able and experienced officers Of the regu
lar army, shall make all contracts for supplies,
for The branches of the service severally under
their charge"
So, Times Special
1t is doubtless true that Adjutant General
Thomas will soon vacate his place here. There
is deeper and more general hostility to him
than to any other officer in the army, not ex-
cepting Gen. Stone. Gen. Seth Williams, .
popular officer, and most indefatigabe working
man, is named as his probable successor. :.
Mcclellan was to-day before the Joint Com
mittee on the conduct of the war, for three
hours. They listened to a patient and candid
account Of his operations in the responsible
Office to which he was go suddenly and without
his knowledge or procurement. summoned by
tho President and by the Nations voice. The
difficulties Of his position, the embarrassment of
questions arising, the amount of labor to be
done, the ferocity aud strength OF the Rebellion
he has to vanquisb, were grouped together in Q
manner SO effective as to secure sympathy from
member who had imbbed prejndiccs against
him; and the modest and steady assurance be
manifested Of an early utter overthrow of the
Rebels, gave confidence in his capacity and gem
eralship that had not before existed.
Gen. Butler was alec before the committee
to day.
Secretary WelIes sent to the Senate to-day q
defence of himeeif In the matter of charges
preferred sgainst him.
The Senate acted to day on q number Of army
appointments Thirteen Lieutenants put in
commission by Gen. Cameron, and one Surgeon,
we're rejected. Many others will follow
No nominations have been made since the
Cabinet change was resolved Oh.
Among the reflections by the Senate Of mill
tary nominations, we're Watts IS Lieutenant,
late gardener at the White House; and Wood
OF Minnesota as Brigade Commssary.
GHerald's Special
Butler in Massachusetts, for his coast exp sditon,
were commissioned yesterday directly from the
War Department.
Col McQuade of the 9TH N. Y. volunteers, is
mentioned a. likely to be appointed . Brigadier
General.
From private advices received here, serious
apprehensions are entertained that the heroic
Parson BrownIow will be assassinated before he
can reach the Tennesses border, even with pass
| from the rebel War Department
NEW YoRk, Jan. l6-The Specials state that
| it is thought that Gen. Stone will be detached
| from duty in shis vicinity and sent to the Wes-
| tern frontier.
It is not true that Assistant Secretary Scott,
| was rendered the post of Secretary Of War.
| Some important changes will be made in the
personnel Of the War Department
| Small pox and cases like camp typhoid fever,
are occurring in this city and Georgetown, and
there is considerable alsrm among the citixens
| Rumors are rife as to the discovery Of frauds
committed by those who have been raising and
equipping regiments double rations have been
drawn, and other supplies. for force on paper,
and not regularly recruited.
The Committee Of Ways and Means THU
morning agreed TO postpone the one hundred
million dollar Treasury noe bill for the preseu,
and TO substitute . bill which provides for the
Issue Of Treasury certificates bearing interest
which will be iseued to creditors. The Banl
Commissioners aud Secretary Chase having
come 70 substantial agreement, the WAYS an,
Means Committee are holding consultation
with the Secretary on the subject.
i Hon. Jehn O. Brsckinridge.
i LoulsvilLE, Jan. IA thoroughly reliabl
gentleman arrived and reports having seen job,