The New York herald., 1862-10-10
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

wAssNoroN, Oct. Q, 1852.
THE RUMoRED cHAS0ss N the cABrNET-AoRE
AOPEHUL fEELINds IN WARRINGTON.
Il Is suthortatiysly denied that any changes are i'm.
mcdiatey to in either the Cabinet or military com
manders.
Postmaster General Blair has returned 70 Washington
from tho North.
Secretary Smiths absence IN lndana will continue for
several weeks -
cheerful and hopeful feeling az 70 the entire dis
conture Of the rebels exists here now among all loyal
than any former period during the present year
THE MICRO COLONIZATION PRoJscT.
The departure of the free negro expedition to Central
America has bssn temporarily postponed, owing, II is
believed the unsettled political condition Of that
try and IN order objections which have been
officially nterpcssd 70 such q colony. Arrangements
however, contemplated which will satisfy the
sonable expectations both Of the government and tho
smigrants.
Brigader General J. D. McPhorson has been promoted
to major general for nsritorious and distinguished ser
viCos In the West.
Col. Hugh Ewing, Thrtieih Ohio. is 10 be made q
brisad.er general The Colonel Ia West pont graduate,
but followed the profession OF law. HS Is Of
the Hon. Thomas living Of Ohio and has Distinguished
himself by hts ability in tho isld . cou.mandaat IN
the battles OF Maryland He commanded brigade, and
his regiment has long been known the regulars -
they nioknamsd on account Of their efficiency
ORDER INSPECTING sTRAGeLiSs SOLDIERS.
The War Department. 10 about 70 issue very stringent
order reference 70 struggling the march aud in The
face Of the enemy The penalty Of pllaging is BE-
DEATH and authority 20 be given TO any oceT 10 shoot
down any soldier found going she without orders
during "a engagement.
NAVAL oRDFRs.
Lieutenant Commanding John 6. Walker has been or.
dcred proceed 30 Cairo by the Goth inst and report
Acting Rear Admiral Porter for such duty NO may
Sign him in the squadron under his command.
Acting Master s. Freeman has been ordered 70 pro.
coed 10 Baltimore report Dornin for
the command the United states mortar schooner O. p
Williams.
Acting Master D. C. Dsane has been ordered 20 report
to the same officer for the command Of tc United States
mortar schooner Dan smith.
Acting Master W. G. Wright has been ordered 70 rs.
port 10 c0mIodore Harwood Washington the CON.
nsnd og the United States mortar schooner Arlolta
Thomas AcEllwel has been appointed acting ensign
and ordered proceed 10 Cairo and report 70 Acting
Rear Admiral Porter for such duty he may asfign
|. him
VESSEL BURNED on THE POTOMAC.
On Tuesday night schooner believed 70 be the Fran.
cs Emore, was discovered nre the Potomac, peer
Kettle Bottoms, between Upper and Lower Cedar Point
She burned to the waters edge. She was loaded with
hay H. feared the crew have all been burned Up, as
small boat picked up afterwards by the Potomac
aotiIla.
THE orAKFRs AND THE coNERAgASps.
committee from the Quakers is here 70 examine sbe
condition spd wants Of the contrabsnd nisgers with
view 70 future movements for their welfare Theee
| tabapds are, with the exception OF few who have
found service p families IN wretched condition, not
wihstandipg they furnished by the government with
rasions Tho Quskers, not being interested IN tho
With proprety enter this great fed Of benevolent
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