The New York herald., 1863-11-10
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
wAsuIxoroS. Nov. 0, 1885

AfOTHBk PREssURB ON TIE PRESIDENT.
when Governor Curtin here he declared thar ss
soon a. be got homo he would organize deputation
aeadius republicans to press upon Mr.. Lincoln the dis
missal Of Secretary weles aud Montgomery Bai. The
result "a not as yet known.
PREPARATIONS TIE PRESIDENTIAL clNpAyGy
Old Mr. Blair, of Silver Springs is busy arranging ths
programme for Mr. Lincon's election few nights
previous to the delivery OF tho Presidents answer to
Missouri delegation Mr. Blair was coseted COR a whole
evening with him. These facts, taken In nnecton with
Mr. Bairs long experience in eleconeering matters
significant. Mr.. Chase had better look out.
S1ARRIAaE or Mss CHASE AND GOVERNOR sPRAoUE.
This long talked Of event comes on thursday next.
AS was 10 be expected IL prodgous utler In
fasncnabie circles Largo sums or money being
spent IN dresses feathers laces jewclrg &c The rosi
dence OF Mr. Chase being limited in accommodation, spe
cuation busy how provision Is be made for tho
Immense number Of guests invited IL will be recoected
chat tho OF the visit OF Indian delegation
TO Washington. during tho uess Of OF the Presidents
chldren last winter, Miss Chase received them in the
East Room. II Is not improbable that with her usual
good nature. Mrs. Eincon will give the fair bride peis.
sion 70 hold her wedding reception same
tn order that In Wow OF possible event abe
may have another opportunity Of judging its assoca
lions suit her.
AN INCkEAsE OF PAY WANTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
CLERKS.
petition has been circulated among and generally
egned by the clerks In the Interior and other depart
men's, asking for an Increase OF twenty per cent on
their salaries In consequence f the great increase IN the
cost OF living In this city, which makes II very difficult
for those having families live present income
TIE NEW PROVOST MARSHAL OF ALEXANDRIA.
Lieutenant Coone Towers, Provost Marsha, Of Aexan
dria has been relieved OF his by an order from
Che War Department, and Captain Gwynn Medical Inspec
tor on General soughs staff been appointed TO the
Office
TIVE VOTE OF THE FIFTH WISCONSIN.
The Fifth Wisconsin Volunteers or the Army OF the
Potomac cast four hundred fifteen the Union
ticket Of their State, and only Tor the opposition.
TIE FIRST SNOW.
Tho 6rst OF the fell 10 day. 1t was very
slight and OF short duration.
no MEAT FOR THE PRISONERS At RICHMOND.
government officer here, In high position received
pencil note from Union prisoner Richmond to-day
saying that the rebel authorities have at length alto
,eether stopped tho vory small meat ration heretofore
allowed TO starving soldiers In their prsons. The
excuse alleged that they have ceased be able to fur
dish their soldiers with meat
THE INVALID CORPS
Colonel Rush. Chief OF the Invalid Corps has been re-
iieved from that position. Colonel Cah s tn, pre-
sent performing the dutss Of the office. Arrangements
are being made for organizing the Invalid Corps into
orgades and divisions with general officers command
fherc arc now eighteen thousand in this branch of
tho service. and Efforts being effect this or
SanizAtion at once.
AFFAIRS AT FORTRESS MONROE.
The Assistant Secretary OF the Navy arrived here this
aaorang from Fortress Monroe Adviccs from that point
seport oil quiet. with no news from Charisston.
rH CONSUL REooGMxEB. ,
fhs President has recognized Mr. George Papsndick
Consul Of Bremen a Boston.
"NORAA" At THE AcApxxY or Music.
me harstxck troupe have achieved triumph In this
great opera escA time thsy vung H. Last night wn
exception V shis rule Ihsrs WAS ans house, and
from Ne o the performance until tho fall
efsAs curtain The applause was hsnrty and long
<inusd.
Nine nsdori q Norma was - forcibc and dramatic %
che ever 10 10 this opera she sang the music With her
accustomed success. and proved her right bs con.
:idscsa :: SURPASSED w y Doos in this ,o. we have
Ner.., when sung BY Nine. hedor,. must ever proves
Nile. sufzsr. ss Adslgsa. ives much app,audsd last
Avselsg SAs WAS certainly in fno voice. aad both
saag sDd ACTED hse role extremely we'll We think 10
Sisnoss Mazsolsn sad Binch their respective ros
Porto and o.evesc certainly sies and sss admirably.
o. w:aess4sy evening rs.i's sra.a ss.Ie. opera.
"Judith," wtA - sung II tbs Academy of Music.
xR. GRAu's orsRA rRoUrB.
On Wednesday evcu1ng Mr.. Graus artists win appear
~ Nibos Garden 10 Dcn!zetss chef'dGvvre, "A favo
cxA' ~6ka. 49,
S.|. 6fxRA IN BRooxLrN. =.
On Thursday the Maretzek troupe win sing "ESpan"
ss the Brooklyn Academy Of Music.
TnE GRAND GorrscHALK CONCERT.
Tho 0oltscbAk concert, for the bsueat OF the Sodiers
Relief Association, took place Last evening at Irving Hail.
and Immense success. The horso crowded
% syernown6 We lack spaea n9ttss q length the Gns
perfornAccc and but add thai all tbs artists
eerned were very successfu in their efforts and were
mach app'sade1 Mrs. Kcmpton, Gottschak sAadersou,
B. c. Campbell. Geo wrreu 8. Behre and Carlo Patti
lent their services render this tho brilliant
concerts OF the sesso0.
Tomorrow evening Mr.. Harry sandcrsoa has iseti-
paouiai concert q Irving Hall.
Tm MEXICAN InBRocLIo.-The lecture by Mr. c. 8.
shmahen this evening, the absorbing question the
frsocs invasion Of Mexico promises to be successa
Il vi doubtless bo interesting The public generally
have tsken interest in the matter, and there 10
scaroely doubt that the lecturer win be honored By
crowded and eoshusastic audience Several dgniares
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