New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-05
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To the Associated Press
WASHINGTON Tuesday, March g. 1862.
RECEPTION or THE PERUVIAN MINISTER.
Mr.. Barreda has presented his credentials to the
President, and been received as Minister from the
Republic of Peru.
The President in his -eply, said the United States
have no enmties, aninosiiies, or maiices, and no
interests which conflict with the welfare safety, and
rights or interests of any other nation. Their own
prosperity, happiness and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT are sought
most safely and advantageously through the preser-
walton, not only of peace on their own part, but
peace among all other nations. But while the United
States are thus friend to all other nations, they do
not seek to conceal the fact that they cherish especial
sentiments Of friendship for and sympathies with
those who, like themselves, have founded their In
situations the principle of the equal rights Of men;
and such nations, being more prominently neighbors
of the United States, the latter cooperating with
them in establishing civilization and culture on the
American continent. Ssch being the general princ-
pies which govern tie United States in their foreign
relations, you may be assured Sir, that in all things
this Government viii deal Justly, frankly, and, If 1t
be possible, even literally with Peru whose liberal
sentiments toward usyou have so kindly expressed.
Peru was dismissed by Mr.. Buchanan, owing to the
Noncompliance Of that Government with certain I'M
perative demands of cur own.
The address Of President Lincoln contains express
sons of friendship Indicative of the general policy Of
the Administration toward all nations.
yJCE-CO,sUL RECOGNIZED.
The President has recognized Gerhard Larson as
Vice Consul Of Swedn and Norway, TO reside at
Chicago.
THE ASSIGNMENT OF OFFICERS.
Several weeks ago the House passed u resolution
asking of the War Department whether there has
been literal compliance with the act OF Congress
recurring the officers of the regular army, appointed
in the new regiments, to be assigned to duty in the
field and the officers appointed from civil life to he
assigned to the duty Of recruiting for those regiments
In reply through the Adu'ant-General' II Is stated
that all the Colonies of the new regiments taken
from the regular army, two excepted, are general
officers Of volunteers, in active command. these
Two are commanding the departments OF Florida ana
Pensacola, and Of New Mexico. When the organi-
zatiou of the new regiments was commenced, a fcw
Of the regular officers appointed to them were Tor
time employed in starting the system oil recruiting
but nearly all Of them relieved ON the passage
Of the act TO which reference is made. In tie ~
old regiments of 26l officers, not recent appoint
,nents who would otherwise DO available Tor dut!
with the regiments, II are general officers and ~
se,d officers. OF volunteers. This, however, does
mt pelude officers detailed from the staff corps Of
tue regular army.
POLITICAL PRISONERS.
No, withstanding 30 or 40 political prisoners were
released on the I'D Of February from Forts Laiayeue
and Warren and tho Old Capitol building here, al
sas, sn equal number still confined they being
either or con-dered Of other dangerous Character
THANKS TO CAPT. COLDsBOROuGii.
The President, in n Message TO Congress, states
that In accordance with tho act TO promote the
efficiency of the Navy, Capt. Goldsboroush wa'
nominated ns Flag.O in command Of the North
Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Believing that no
occasion could arise which would more fully CORE
sooud with the intention of the law, or be more
pregnant with happy influence as an example, the
Prrsident cordially recommends that Capt. Golds-
boron III receive vote of thanks CT Congress for biz
services and galhartry displayed in the combined
AT ack Of the forces commanded by him and Brig
Gen. Burnside in the capture Of Roanoke Island, aud
the destruction Of tie Rebel gun-boats on the 1th,
9Th, and 10Th Of February.
MILITARY GOVERNOR or TENNESSEE.
The Hon. Andrew johnson has formally been APP
poin,ed Military Governor Of Tennessee, with all the
powers, dutics, and functions pertaining to that
Office. during tie pleasure Of tie President or until
the loyal inhabitants of that State shall organize a
civil Government in accordance with the Constitu-
ton of the United States Ia order TO the exercise OF
n ose duties became Necessary to frst give BIN
military position, md hence the President nominated
him A Brigudier. General. This appointment the
Senate to-day confirmed. Tho present Government
Of Tennessee being nsurpailon, every proper en-
couragemenr WILL through tie Military Government,
b. given 10 the loyal people 10 assume its control.
The desi.natlon Of Andrew johnson for that posi-
ton il contidered by everybody as emlnenty proper,
both in view Of his peculiar fitness for the Office and
Of his great popularity among all loyal people; be-
sidee his devotion to his own State, the Governor,
by the acceptance OF the office, necessarily vacaies
his position AZ Senator. The term for which he was
elected will not expire ill March next.
REFUGEES RETURNING HOME.
Rerresenalvco Ethoridge aud May nard, the
rner now Clerk of the House, are making arrange
menrs to return to Tennessee.
MINISTER TO TIE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
Robert G.. Kirk of Ohio was today confirmed by
the Senate AZ NJ mister to the Argentine Republic.
MR. VAN wyCk AND HIS CONGRESSIONAL DUTIES.
Some weeks ago the officers AMI privaes OF the
10Th Legion seth Regiment, n. Y. s. ", with great
unanimity, presented II petition to COL Van Wyek
10 continue Colonel Of the Legion. la order to ae-
company his regiment to the field, he asked the
Uoure TO excuse him from serving as Chairman Of
the Committee on Government Contracts, and OF the
Committee on Revolutionary Pensions. The Speaker
decided that the House had power 10 excuse him.