The New York herald., 1862-03-15
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WAmINGToN, March IA, 1862.


GENERAL M'CLELLAN's NEW POSITION.
II currently reported here, and believed, that the
srder Of the President limiting General McCelans com
mand TO the Army Of the Potomac was pursuant his
own request s very certain the arduous and press
ing character Of his duties taxed his energies very great
y, requiring almost supsrhuman strength endurance
Tor their accomplishment. The statement that IL was
not the great abors no had to undergofor he second
Napoleon IN pluck and sndurancsthat led him 70 make
this request or disrust Of his ability carry out
his spenddly devised plans successful ISSUE but
desire to lead the Potomac army In person
70 still more brilliant Victories than had yet been
capacity Of the acting commanders OF the other depart
nsnts Of The army 70 take entire charge their respect
tive departments
One thing 10 obvious that, seeing him either his
headquarters, in consultation Of maps with his genc-
rails he swiftly rides in front of che long columns
cf the troops drill parade, trace look
expression bstoksnng disappointed man. Since tbs
pFomugaton Of the order there has been no dmnuton
In his urbany and to the cheers Of the soldiers who
seud the skies with their enthusiastic shouts whenever
- makes his appearance be raises his cap gay as
ever.
From what am told every side by generals Of di.
visions and the highest officers his STAFF know that
ero need DO no fear Of his resignation General McClo
an is now In the field, where his ambition leads him.
Tho Potomac army TO be his only care his only thought
Under his leadership its march will be triumphant and
ts victories only end when he has ended this accurscd
rebellion.
President Lincoln assures his friends that in sending
his late order respecting Generel Mcclellan there
was not the slightest intention OF indicating
lack Of confidence in him personally On
the contrary his confidence the General Is dimn
shed in tEo slightest degree. Tho General Chief took
ahe nod 10 person 10 carry out important detail aor
hi grand plan had begun to be fulfilled and the Com
nanderin Chief then felt bound to relieve him from tho
burthen Of arranging and ordering details for tho whole
Union army, in order that he might strike blow the
heart Of the rebellion unsncumbered by the extraord
nary duties he has performed for the last six months
GENERAL FRExoNr's COMMAND.
General Fremont is expected to arrive here to-day
Already German regiment is partially raised in
New York; it is sad to accompany him to East Tennessee
and Georgia.
CONFIRMATION OF GENERAL M'powELL's APPOINT
II stated by Senator's tonight that the confirmation
of General Mcdowell Major General today was in con-
sequence Of despatch from General Mcclellan to the
Secretary Of War stating that IL important to the
prosecution Of his plans that General Mcdowell should
without delay be confirmed as a Major General.
VISIT OF TIE CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATING CON.
MlTTEE TO BULL RUN.
Tho Committee the Conduct of the War have been 10
Bull run and Manassas to investigate the causes
defeat there last july They gained valuable infor
nation and will clear the mystery Of this and all other
doubtful things connected with the war in due timc
CONGRESSIONAL INSPECTION OF THE MONITOR.
The Naval Committees Of tho Senate and House will
proceed TO Fortress Monroe morrow afternoon TO In
spsct the Monitor
MAIL GLAD WAR VESSELS.
Ericssons Monitor has produced great oomtnotion in
Congress- will bc by the bill introduced by tho
naval committee in the Senate to-day, making heavy
appropriation for iron clad boats and batteries
The bill introduced by Senator Hale, from the Commit.
tee on Naval Affairs to-day, provides for the construc
on under the direction Of the Secretary Of the Navy OF
IN iron clad vessel Of not less than 1--WE or six
shousaD tons burthen and OF great speed and strength
sobc used only for which purpose 81 900 900 be
apropr lated Also s3 600 600 for the construction of
iron clad gnnboss, S7s3 600 the completion Of se
vsus battery and $500 600 extending tho facilities Of
tho washington Navy Yard, To roll and forge
plates E)r the armored ships
The completion OF the stcvcns' battery, which has
hung fire 30 long. Is provided for in the bin.
THE FRRryu MINISTER AND THE STEVENS BATTERY
NJ MMerslcr, the French Mnltter visited Mr. Secretary
Seward today and desired to aow IL there wouI be auy
jmprorety ia is obtaining and forwarding TO his gov.
ernmont copies Of tho plans aud drawings
Of the celebrated Stevens battery Tic prviloae Uas
froey accorded him, snd NJ Mercler aad senator Hale
Chairman o. the Senate Naval Committee called upon u
steyons Shc rs now bore for tie desired documents 10