Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-01-17
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan 16.-It is thought that
Gen. Stone will be detached and sent to the
western frontier
The citizens of Washington and George
town are alarmed by the prevalence of small
pox.
Heavy frauds have been discovered, perpe-
trdted by those raising regiments in drawing
double ralions, &c.
The committee of ways and means have
agreed to postpone the hundred million demand
note bill, and substitute one providing for in.
terest bearing treasury certificates, the bank
committees and secretary Chase having come
to an agreement The ways and means com.
mlttee are consulting the secretary Oh the sub
ject.
Gen. Mcclellan was today before the joint
committee on the conduct of the war for three
hours. They listened TO his patient and can
did account of his operations in the RESPONSE
BILE office TO which lie was so suddenly sum.
moned. The difficulties of his position, the
embarrassment of the questions arising, the
amount of labor to be done, the ferocity OF the
strength of the rebellion he has to vanqush,-
were grouped together in manner so effective
as to win sympathy from the members who
had imbbed rejudices against him, and the
modest and steady assurance he manifested
of an early and utter overthrow of the rebels,
gave confidence in his capacity and generalshp
that had not before existed.
In answer, to-day, to call for information,
made upon secl etary Cameron by the senate,
he incidentally remarked-I take this occa
sion to repeat the statement that have never
made IL contract since | took charge of the war
department, for any purpose whatever, having
always Interpreted the laws OF congress to
intend that heads OF bureaus, all of Them able
and experienced omcers of the regular army,
shall make all contracts for supplies for the
branches of service severidly under their
charge"
The senate was in executive session four
hours to-day, upon the nomination OF Mir.
Cameron as minister to Russia. 'rhe debate
is represented as earnest and spirited. No
definite vote was taken, other senators being
DESTROYS of previously expressing their views
on the subject
The contested election case of Frederick p.
Stanton against General Lane is consider Il
one of the most interesting that ever came
before the senate. General Lanes right to h
seat was confirmed bv a vote Of "a against 10.
1t is understood that he, together with his
staff, will shortly leave Washington for the
purpo Of assuming of his division There is
perfect harmony of views between him and
General Hunter, who is in command OF the de
par;ment OF Kansas. His friends tonight
cumpiimented him with serenade
Among the schemes presented to congress
il one proposing permanent annual revenue
of S22O,00O, 0J0, and pointing out the mode OF
raising this sum The writer advocates the
issue of $500 100000 of demand notes, and
$1,000 O0OOOO OF per cent bonds, redeeuable
at pleasure Of the government after twenty
years-the demand notes 10 be converted INTO
6 per cent bonds at any time Another pro
position is for the government to receive spe-
Gle on deposits, issuing certificates therefor,
payable at any OF the public Repositories.
Sharp's rifles have been ordered for the
sharpshooters, at Col Berdan's request
A Philadelphian, who had been impressed in
tie rebel service in North Carolina, came into
Gen. llancocks brigade, yesterday, from
Cunterville. lie was on foot and armed with
Mississippi rifle. lie occupied three days
in making his way through the enemys pick
cts, aud brings important information.
A sword, sash, belt, and silver spurs, we're
presented to-day to Capt Brown, company Ii,
of Major Barkers Mcclellan Dragons, by
the men under his command.
Several thousand persons were attracted to