The New York herald., 1862-03-31
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March 30, 1867
EXCITING AND aRoUNDLEss RUMoRs IN CIRCULATION.
The violent thunder storm which visited washington
this evening accompanied by flying rumors OF ~
exciting character respecting General Banks column and
the Merrimao. learn from the highest authority thai
the reports false and that everything connected with
army movements is quet so fur as is known here.
THE PLANS OF THE REBEL BEAUREaARD.
Tho government has learned through parties under
rest for dsoyay that General Beauregard stated several
weeks ago that he should fight General McCleaz
at Manassas, but that his plan would be to draw
army far into the centre OF the Southern country
possible, and cut of his retreat.
THE HEALTH OF GENERAL SHIELDS.
Secretary Seward returned to-day from Winchester
whittier he went with two physicians errand oi
mercy A passenger who arrived here from that town
says that there apprehension that Gen. Shields
will have be amputaed and that he is In the best pos
sble spirits also that tho rebels under Jackson
yesterday stl in fight beyond Strasburg
SUPPLIES FOR THE CAPITAL.
The citizens of Washington rejoicing tho prospect
of larger supply of provisions and manufactured goods
through the removal OF tho blockade d
the Potomac and the reopening OF tho canal
above. Water was lot into the canal yesterday
through entire length and the canal under the
troll of the government Is expected that the s,pula
bc kept the foot Of Sevonteenth street, will b
observed. Coal wood lime, grain and -four ought 10
come here In profuson. The prices Of many articles
have already fallen materially.
PRESENTATION OF coLoRs TO THE SEWARD INF ANTRY.
Tho beautiful stand of colors ordered by the Secretary
Of State for the Seward Infantry Ono Hundred and Third
regiment New York state Volunteers presented o.
the afternoon Of the 2sh ns by Col r. H. Norris Of the
State Department Baron Eggosticn, Colonel Of the
ward Infantry and his staff Colonel Seder and stan, Of
the Third artillery, New York State Volunteers,
and Colonel Morris, with the coors, proceeded 70
the regiment at about four o'clock. The rsgi
ment was formed in line. The regimental band was
in attendance Mr.. Morris, addressing Baron Eggo6
stein, said that he was charged with the pleasing
duty Of bringing letter from tho Secretary Of state
Hon. William H. Seward presenting to the Baron and his
gallant command beautiful banner and the flag Of tho
United States. After few complimentary remarks
Colonel Morris read the letter Of tho Secretary OF State
which received with the wild cheers Of the regi
ment and the "Star Spangled Banner OF the band.
Egglosein received the colors n Short earnest
and complimentary speech, which loudly applaudsd
by his command
The TROUBLE IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The majority Of the vestry of Trinity Episcopal church
having essayed depose their pastor for compliance
with the order of Bishop witngham read the prayer
mister denies their authority thus to act, and has given
them formal notice that he will submit the question "a
the membership. He oIiciated In that church today
The Church Of the Ascension the rector OF which also
omitted the prayer, was closed to-day not, how
ever narily that account but measure or pre-
cauti INST excitement, which might result In dis
turbal The peace. guard is in attendance at the
premlses.
REMOVING THE SLAVES.
The owners of slaves in the District Of Columbia
removing them fast possible, and by the time On
act aboishing slavery here can be passed. hardly one
able bodied bond will be left. Over hundred
slaves have taken from the city within tho last
days.
THE LETTING OF MAIL ROUTES.
The Post Once here has been relieved Of much laboi
since the order prohibiting soldiers from writing letter.
from camp promulgated.
large number OF mail contractors are here putting II
their bdsthe hour for receiving the last proposals
is ten O'Clock morning, and decisions will b,
made upon all the routes by Thursday, April a. Ths
number of bids already in shows the competition TO b.
greater than for several years past The regular let
ngs Of this spring in the Western and Southwestern
states with the Pacific coast service and may be
merated as follows