The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-03
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.


WARRINGTON, August 2, 1907.
CONDITION OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Officers just arrived from the Army Of the Potomac
report the tine condition. the sick having been all
removed They represent that that army never in
20 good lighting trim or so eager to engage the enemy
MARRIAGE OF THE COUNT OF PARIS.
The sudden and unexpected departure Of Count do Paris
and Duke de Chartrss from the United States which has
been the subject Of many comments this side OF tho
Atlantic, has just boon explained TO us by the
brought by the last European mail According TO what
learn from private IL seems that Count dc
Paris who previous 70 his visit 70 America had made
trip to italy, in company with his brother tho Duke OF
Chars had occasion there the eldest daughter
OF the Duchess Of PARMA with whom he fell in love-
His affection shared by the young LADY, and
both informed their parents Of their intention of being
united But they rather too young to be married
Immediately, II decided that the Count would travo
year two, and the END Of that time their affection
for each other the same the wedding would then
take place. The thing having been agreed upon, the
Count to America, enlisted himself in the service
Of the NORTH fought under General Mcclellan, and gave
up service only when pressed by his bride to go 70 Italy
the time appointed for their nuptias had
The curious Of this alliance that the bride
Of Count dc Paris niece Of Henry ", and that this
marriage brings about what the French call FUSION or
connection Of two royal branches in one single person
Henceforward the Count Of Paris will be the legitimate
Of the rights and pretenons Of the houses
Of Bourbon and Of Orleans
Y. TH0UvENEL GOING TO LONDON TO SETTLE THE
AMERICAN QUESTION.
great deal Of curiosity has been lately ELECTED tho
subject Of NJ de Thouvenels visit to London, which
persons inclined to attribute desire upon the
part Of the French government TO to a dehnitve
understanding the American question Count de Persg
ny, who had LETT London some time ago. having brought
satisfactory answer 1t was decided In secret council
that N. de Thouvene the Minister Of Foreign Affairs,
would 60 himself and under petext Of occupying the
place Of Prince Napoleon left vacant BY reason Of the con-
Hnement Of his wife, would try to know the intention Of
the English Cabinet that subject seems however,
that de Thouvene has not been more successful than
his predecessor and that all things still in suspense
concerning the settlement of the American question 1t
thought, however, that Lord Lyons who had just
arrived from the United States would greatly contribute
put end TO the peplexity agitatng the minds
Of English and French statesmen, by statement Of the
fact that public opinion in America unanimously in
favor Of the continuation Of the war; and srenuousy OPP
posed to any intervention the part foreign Powers
THE ARMY-A QUARTER OF MILLION SOLDIERS
ABSENT FROM DUTY.
From high military authority is learned to-day that
although there the rolls drawing pay 900
enlisted men, the number actually duty does not
coed OO0 The other $50 900 comprise the wounded
sick and absent furough It is estimated that moro
than hundred thousand absent furloughs OBJ
tained in great many instances, by the solicitations OF
the very politicians who have been systematically
denouncng Generals and the for not push
ing forward the with vigor and rapidy. II has
been ascertaincd Also that large number OF these fur
oughs have been procured through surgeons for con-
sderaton. Measures have been takon to prevent the
continuation OF these practices well to return the
furloughed men to their regiments.
The recent stringent order in this respect has created
quite excitement among the absentees and their
friends The War Department was crowded to-day with
male aud female relatives OF absent officers TO make
for them aud importune for their exception from
the order None who at for duty Will be ex-
cused.
ARMY SURGEONS.
number OF surgeons. appointed under the nsw law
authorizing an additional surgeon 10 each regiment from
Pennsylvania, have arrived In Washington. They
ported to-day Colonel Pusston military agent for the
State of Pennsylvania who forwarded them TO the var
Gus regiments in the sld Sixteen reached here to-day
and twenty one last week.
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL THOMAS.
Adjutant General Thomas is still at Fortress Monroe
Colonel Townsend Assistant Adutan General discharges
the duties Of Adjutant General.
ENROLMENT OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
4 Home Guard, for the defence Of Washington, com.
posed clerks in process OF organization
Once Department nearly all have joined the brigade
The list is headed by Hon. Green Adams, the Auditor
II Is estimated that three fun regiments may be formed
out OF the government employees here.
THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
The authorities considering he propriey OF admin
stcrng the oath Of allegiance to all persons in the Dis
rict who not taken and there believe
that this plan will be adopted to drive secession SYM
pathzers and agents who doing great deal OF harm
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL SHIELDS.
General Shields arrived here to-day from his tour 70
stimulate recruiting.
A REBEL GUNBoAr BUILDING ABROAD.
The government has information that only gunboat
beng constructed abroad for the rebes and THAI
has boon closely watched by the Tuscarora for the last
two months.
TRANSFER OF PRISONERS.
Another squad Of prisoners confined in the Central
have been transferred to the old Capitol
prison The number Of prisoners transferred in days
is nne yfour leaving the Guard House many a. Il
ought to contain at one time, about seventy Ave
PROTECTION IN THE WHIST.
The Ohio Committee, in behalf Of Governor Tod, who
have been in conference with the executive authorities
relative to military protection in the most exposed
quarters today accomplished the object OF their mission
a. a. ono Of the delegation says, the satisfactory
manner
ARREST OF BELLE BOYD, THE FEMALE REBEL sPY.
The notorious female spy Belle Boyd Familiarity known
the betAysr Of forces Front Royal whereby the
gallant command Of Colonel Knlsy slaughtered and
captured, was arrested at Winchester Wednesday
last, and 10 confined in the Old Capitol prison.
Romancsrs have given this female undue rsputs
by describing her beautiful and educated. She
Is merely brusque, laxative woman, perhaps twenty
ave years ago. haired with ksen courageous gray
eyes. Her teeth prominent and she Ia meagrc Ia
d
manner and speech that might be called fascinating but
she s by possessed OF brilliant qualities either
Of mind body. Being nsaney devoted 70 the rsbel
cause she resolved 70 act q spy within the Union
lines, and managed In divers ways TO recon.
mend herself TO officers. One Of the Gene
rails formerly stationed in the Shenandoah Valley
IL mentioned rather oddly as associated with