The New York herald., 1863-03-15

wAsusorou, Aarch IL, lsss.
SUCCESS or SECRETARY oHAsE's VISIT TO NEW
YORK.
Information has besa received hero that the visit q
Secretary Chase to New York has been attended with
very gratifying success In making arrangements for ex
tensive loans, which win relieve the wants Of the gov
ernnent to such cxsnt 10 preclude any probability
OF an additional issue OF legal tenders.
REBEL CAVALRY IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
Information derived from various reached
here that the rebels have thrown considerable force
cavalry artillery and infantry into the Shenandoah valley
REPORTS FROM LEE's KEBEL Army.
Reliable intelligence has reached the governmcns
showing that the robe army under General Lee the
vicinity Of Fredericksburg has not been materially weak
enod since the battle here but has been ndusriousIy
employed erecting defensive works. most Of which
masked No intention has been manifested OF abandoning
that point, which is now regarded the principal de-
fence Of Richmond on tho north.
1t Is also stated that the clad vessel being con-
sructed at Richmond, and known she Morrimac No =
s very powerful war vessel. The rebels believe thAs
che will yet be made seaworthy and will be mere de-
sructive totederal than any rebel
vessels afoat
ADJUrANT GENERAL THOMAS AND THE 6RIMEs CON-
MITTEE.
Tho introduction Of the Of Adjutans General
Thomas Of the parties implicated by the report Of
purchase transports for the Banks expedition unjust
General Thomas, whose not mentioned in that
report and who has had connection whatever with the
purchase Of any army transport since the Star Of the
West TO the relief Of Fort SUMTER with positive
instructions from tho General TO reach the fort or be
sunk III theettempt
DEATH OF HON. JOHN w. N0ELL, OF MISSOURI.
Hon. John W. Noeii. Of Misserr member Of the late
House Of Representatives, died to-day, after several
weeks illness.
- JUDGE wYLIR's CASE.
Andrew Wylie Thursday confirmed as one OF the
Justices the Supreme Court for the District Of Coum
bia but for reasons satisfactory to the Senate the
Hrmation reoonsdered, and the appointment fez
through
MILITARY OPERATIONS IN ARIZONA.
Colonel Cross of New Hampshire, formerly in military
service In Arizona has offered raise brigade outside
Of the conscrption for service in Arizona Colonel Cross
is now assigned to the command Of brigade in the Arn
OF the Potomac; but account of bis familiarity with
the important Territory lately organized, viii probably
be made military cemmandant there.
OPERATIONS OF A sEcEsH WIDOW.
is said that gossps in Richmond intimate that The
wes Of charming rebel widow had something TO do
with the loss Of tho Queen of the West
CONFIRMATION OF GENERAL STEVENSON.
The nomnatt OF General Stevenson, who was s1ns
here arrest 6Qenera Hunter, 70 day confirmed
by the Senate.
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Before the close Of the session Of the Senate to dag
there several combinations, including the follow
ing -
Major General Stoneman, OF the volunteers, to be q
major general from November 90 instead OF December 81.
1862.
Colonel Lghtburne OF the Fourth Virginia Volunteers
and Colonel John D. Stevenson Of the Missouri vouncss
TO be brigader generals.
George p smith, of Pennsylvania, and a. W. Nororoes,
TO be military storekeepers.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas C. II. Smith, 1st Ohio
vary, to be brgacier general OF voIuntcers Colonel
Thoma. G. stephenson, Path Massachusetts Volunteers,
TO be brgadier general Of volunteers Captain Jas g.
Palmer, be commander the active list froIn the
7th OF February 1858 Commander George r. Emmons. 70
DO captain the navy, the active list from Febrn-
soner revise and cody the laws Of the District Of o.
luEbia pursuant TO the nineteenth section OF a0
titled An act to re0rganize the courts In the DISTRICT a
Columbia and for other purposes" approved March D.
1863.
NOMINATIONS NOT ACTED UPON BY THE SENATE.
II evident that there not quorum OF Scsatoss
present to-day number having left Washington during
the week FOR their homes. Many nominations brsves
rank for marked military services, which by receus
upon
DEPARTURE or RKLEAsEp REBEL PRISONERS.
Two hundred and eighty rebel prisoners wore ooa-
veyed from the Old Capitol prson to-day to the steamer
State Of Maine, which will take them to City Point
tag Of truce, 70 be exchanged They enthastcav
salutsd both At the Old Capitol and at the wharf by
large number Of persons including women. The rebeis
evidently delighted with the sautations they re-
ceived from their friends. They escorted bv .
.trsng guard.