The New York herald., 1862-07-28
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Visit OF General Haileck to
McClellan's Headquarters.
UNION GENERALS In COUNCIL.
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Satisfactory Condition of the
Army Of the Potomac.
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The War to be Prosecuted Vigorously
to a Termination,
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General Haleck, accompanied by General Burnside,
returned today from his visit General Mcclellan and
tie Army Of tho Potomac The meeting between Gene
rails Halleck and Mcclellan very cordial, and the
forn,er expresses himself ghted with the condition
in which ho found the Army Of the Potomac after its
recent ordeal Of fro, carnage and death. II
was evident that its commander had not over
rated II in any particular. II plain tha.
General Mcclellan will be willing TO separate him
self from army devoted TO him. and that he
be taken from it without completely domorazing and
destroying its usefulness. General Halle has now
himself with al the Information necessary
making up his programme OF active operations, which
will be completed without delay One thing is certain
II is intended that from this hour military shall
right onward to conclusion Of this domestic
strife by the entire reduction of the rebellion.
THE WAR TO BE PROSECUTED WITH ENERGY AND
vIGoE.
Prgadier General White, one OF the most prominent
heroes OF roa Ridge and other battles Missouri and
Arkansas, is about to be assigned to the
army OF General Pope. It is likely that he will
make his mark at the haad Of division horc he did
at the head Of brigade in tho West There are evi.
dences that under the dspen the s about
y be prosecuted unparalleled vgor. disposition
. manifested to overlook all other considerations EXCEPT
ability aud energy. Tho President Is seeStng OF
action and not Of words political influence for every
important position.
STRICT DISCIPLINE 10 M ENFORCED.
Tho privilege assumed bJ oArsrs Of abandoning their
commands at will, and taking ,o.hanselvss luroogh,
whether with or without leave. is crying evil n is tho
intention of General Pope to enforce strict discipline in
this sspcct in his army. The Of Capt. Harrison Is
example OF the summary proceedings which will be
used FOR this purpose.
THE REORGANIZATION OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT
providing for the ganzion Of the Navy Department
Tie billwas organized and clrried through mainly by
persons who felt the necessity of removing certain heads
Of bureaus in the. department, amen, whom were the
Eugoeen Chief and the Chief of the Brean Construc
ii N and Repairs. No sooner did the bill become law
than the names Of all the objectionable parties
commended TO the President by Secretary Wccs for
nomination and the latter, probably knowing any
thing in dc,a;l sbout tho parties, sent them
Immediately TO ths Senate for confirmation The
Naval Committee reported unanimously agains,
two Of tbem--Aessrs. Sherwood and Lenthall-and
the Senate after full discussion Of the merits Of tho
parties, rejected these two. One two others
being rejected The debate in executive session some
very remarks made upon the haste Of the
Secretary Or The Navy in recommending nominations
under the bill, before the representatives OF the
people had opportunity 10 present TO tho appointing
power tbs why OF the chiefs OF tho bureaus
should not BIO reappointed. those reasoas
briefly presented 10 the Committee Naval Afrafs,
and to tho Senate, and upon them .bs two
named rejected. Against OF them
very grave charges made by member
he House Of Representatives Il Is asserted that secro
'sry wees aware OF these charges before the bill
passed hence his hes,y recommendation is the
prsrg The prompt and decided action Of tho Senate
was supposed to bs sufficient to settle tho matter,
or time but to The surprise Of every one except
those who the controlling the xecu
ve the officers referred have WITHIN few days
been again recommended by the Secretary to the prcs
dent and by him roappointed II there were no othar
in the country capable OF filing Tho places, aud
.gais, whom there is mpain Of iucapacity,
practical knowledge OF corrupt practices OF disoy
atty then retention would be justifahe; but the
cord ,ands it is unaccounablc, and will be The sateei
o. early iry est cation.
THE APPOINTMENTS UNDER THE INTERNAL gEvrrsr o
BILL.
After having thus far controlled all tho patronage
under the administration members OF Congress
now assume the dspensaon of the appointments under
the Internal Revenue bill In their several districts The
best endorsements that be brought here by cand
dates foT these appointments OF avail il they do
not include the fiat also Of tie member for the district
senator from the State from which the candidate
halls. This motto Of managing tho appointment will do
more advance the fortunes OF political asranis thal
good officers for the collection Of tho internal
revenue.
FALSE RpMoR or THE ARRIVAL OF roRTER's NOR
TAR FLEET IN HAMPTON ROADS.
rumor has been circulated to day that Commodore
porter's mortar feet had arrived in Hampton Roads
There is no foundation for u.
Ixso,rscE or THE sEcEsH sYMrATHizERs.
or all places outside Of Dixie this District
Ia most infested by disoyal men, who take
every opportunity TO insult and orpress Union
sts 10 spurn the stars and Stripes, and 10 rejoice
over every rumor Of disaster to the Union forces
This Is particularly the in Georgetown, where dis
loyalty In the absence Of provost guard is violent and
offensive Numerous cited Of insults there openly
offered Union people and the flag Of the Union u is
Thought that the PRONUNCIATION in this District Of Genera
popes order for the arrest OF doyal citizens would bo
no, lees bspencsi than IL is necessary.
KfrIcIEScY OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
Notwithstanding the large number Of invalid soldiers
In Washington and ts ncghborhocd everything for their
comfort has boon supplied with extraordinary expedition
10 complaints Of ipatcntion heard In any quarter
In addition u his duties ~ these sick and wounded
surgeon General Hammond has been visiting other
localities and setting isudabls example OF prompt
business habits ard humanity TO every oac connected
win his depsguaeps' =.
Aff0ISIAEST5 AND TRANSFERS.
lieutensnt iisnfy ]SfWisc, United States Navy, has
been appointed assistant to tho Chief Of the Bureau cf
odlanee, created Iy recent act Of Congress This gen
S nan has been FOR sone time engaged in the discharge
of ordnance duty la the Navy asrnsnt with the utmost
satisfaction and courtesy to all Interested .-.~-~
Assistant Psymsstor Pesmsn has been ordered TO the
crbost Seneca and Assistant paymas,er Hart ,c the
rembna.
George " winsow, OF Massachusetts,, and James Kin
ncr Of New York, have been appointed acting assistant
surgeons and ordered 10 report 70 Captain wiikos
Capt Curre, Aid.de-camp Of Gen. W. r. Smith, Il
about proceed TO New York. strongly commended fol
the command Of a regiment from that state He is an
English ocor Of dstincticn, who has spout eishicer
years 10 the British service, and ned eh staff oiic,
n tho crirhsa Az the beginning sf the war he aban