The New York herald., 1862-04-27
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

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WASHINGTON, April 90, 1862.
VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE FRENCH FRIGATB
GAssENDI-RoYAL RECEPTION BY THE FRENCH
NAVAL OFFICERS.
Tho Presidents visit to the French frigats Gassendi
this afternoon of historical Importance
the first time President of the United States ever
went board Of foreign vessel ofwar that came
to washington. He received with all the honors
paid to crowned head being tho usually shown
to the Emperor The yards were manned, the ship wac
dressed with fags and tho American national ensigs
oaed the and the French the FORE mizzen
peak The national salute fred his arrival ana
again on his departure Admiral Reynoud received him
at tho foot Of the ladder. and the times
shouted vivs e PresdentW his arriving and leaving
Captain Gaudisr entertained him Hospitality in his cabs
and presented the officers Of the ship
Tho President was attended at the landing by fufi
guard of marines and the band who played the naona
air. Capt Dahlgren and the other officers Of the yard re.
ceiving him in body. The President accompanied
board by the Secretary ofsats and Captain Dahgrsa
The French Minister was on board TO rc
oeive him and present his countrymen. The re
oepton a gratifying ono to the President
and the affair passed of to mutual satisfaction and wai
deemed happy augury for the future amcable relations
of the two countries.
EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE CABINET.
An extra session of the Cabinet held to-day, il
which tho difference in regard to military policy was
revised Complaints have been uttered that the Presi
dent at times refuses 10 make himself as only ndi
vidua member OF the Cabinet, with no more than an
equal with the Others but assumes the prerogave
of President and treats the rest Of the Cabinet simply
as advisers. while he determines, after having heard
their opinions. This is little moro JacksoniaR
than has been experienced at the White House for Q
long time.
QUIETNEss OF THE CAPITAL.
Tourists arriving Washington to-day utterly
tonshed the quietness of the city, Until recently the
town filled with military. An innumerable caravan
of army wagons always moving In the streets, ana
the hotels bedlams of and confusion. To-day
the strangers who arrived wondering the dunesa
which prevails. The society of the capital is made up
principally Of Congrcssmon Clerks contractors noisy
hackmen and mute secessonsts
EXCURSION TO OLD POINT COMFORT
Quite largo party Of membors Of Congress and repre-
ssnatves of the Press loft here this afternoon
cursion to Old Point Comfort, the guests Of colons'
Soyar tho representative in Congress from the First
District of Virginia.
rHE ALExANDRIAxs rIKxD OF MARTIAL Law.
The citixsns Aexlndria asking that Of th.
restrictions OF martial law by which they have beer
governed tho nsurder Of Colonel Ellsworth may h
and that persons arrested for drunksancss &c.
may tried by Mayor The citizens Jet subjoc'
and they complain Of ths q hardship now that ths
rebsis have been driven beyond the Rappanaanock.
NAVAL Orders AND APPOINTMENTS.
The following orders aud appointments have bees
made at the Navy Department
Robert Palet, appointed Acting Third Assistant Engi
neer ordered the Freeborn, vice William
Leeman resigned.
Acting Master j. N Edredge, detached from the Young
Rover, and ordered TO the Washington Yard.
Assistant Surgeon and ordered to the G. W. Anderson
Joshua W. Crosby Of Orleans Mass, appointed Acting
Master. and ordered TO the Boston Yard
Acting Masters William n. Latham ordered to thu
alag. and Provost to the steamer Phadephis
RETURN OF THE SWEDISH AND DANISH MINISTER'S.
Ths Swedish and Danish Ministers returned to Wash
ington to-day They did proceed further than Balti
more, rossts 10 Richmond
REVIEW OF THE THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY.
Tho Third New York cavalry were reviewed today by
President Lincoln in front Of the White House. Colonel
H. Mix late the Lieutenant Colonel in command oi
the regiment, and Major John Mix has assumed the
Lieutenant Coloneps silver leaf These ohcsrs have
been indefatgabls their sxortons TO make the reg
mont efcient In drill and discipline and general excel
lsncs il is not surpassed BY any cavalry, regular
volunteer in tho service II win make its mark when
ever it is placed In active ssrvic,.
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS.
The following deaths Of soldiers reported
Coles Castle, Company D, First battalion New York
Mounted Rifles.
william Tovy, Company E, Fifty third Pennsylvania
F.w whitney, Company Z, First Maine cavalry.
Chauncsy Peck, Company d, 10lst New York.
NJ B. Kesor, Company D. Sixth Pennsylvania cavslry.
nc. Wyatt, Company H, Second Wisconsin.
Reuben Townsend, Company I, 1921 Now York.
Isaac Chsatham, Company X, 1olst New York.
Henry shaler, Company A, Fifty eighth New York.
william II. Anderson, Company I, Eleventh Pennsylva-
mia Reserve Corps.
MAJOR Lewis voln Letton. Fifty fourth regiment New
York.
Orlando Hutchinson Company e, seveutsth regiment,
New York.
Robert A. Hickman Company r, Forty.ninth regiment
Pennsylvania.
RETAINING THE DRAwDRrDGE.
workmen busly engaged in repairing the damage
don. TO the by tho collision of the steamer lady
washington The wrock Of the draw has been moved
from the channel and though the damage Is serious s
sxpsc,sd that will be repaired in less tm0
was frst anticipated
CONSULAR RECOGNITION.
The President has gnized c. f. Adas Consul OF
the Duchy Of Ssxe-A -Altenburg at Cincinnati.
WHERE IS THE INV ENToR OF THE COMBUSTION SHELLY
The Navy Department Is desrous OF learning the
address of Mr. Birney the inventor Of ths combustion
she'll
Another Anglo-Rebel Steamer.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.
LONDON, April 7, 1852.
The Pacific Is or with full cargo Of satpetrc, powder,
cannon rifles swords, shot, blankets, and other war
stores for Nassau N P. She s the last OF the mutual
Joint stock piratica feet Gladiator fame and goes out
as the last dying grOan Of English secession. Let me de-
scribe her.
The Galway liner Pacnc--long, low, paddle steamer
Sharp lines great speed black, with white streak or
,ne hich bul rail lined with brass; guards
v. nsdde boxes large top painted cream color stern
round covered with carved work. ngure mead, winged