The New York herald., 1863-10-25
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct "a, 1858.
THE PREsBYTERIANs AT THE WHITE HOUSE sPEEou
OF THE PRESIDENT.
Tho Synod OF the baltimore Old School Presbyterians
In their annual session here. ike their Immediate
predecessors the Now School, this afternoon proceeded
to The White House, whore they received by the
President.
wished body 10 pay their respects and saluations
Each member he added, belonged TO the kingdom Of God
and was loyal to the government.
The PRESIDENT ~ reply, spoke as folows:-I only
say in this casc as in 50 many others, that am pre-
foundy grateful fol the respect given every variety Of
form n which 1t be given from the religious bodies OF
the country saw upon taking my position here, was
going to have administration, II administration at
ALL Of extraordinary difficulty. Twas without exception
atme Of the gre9tes difficulty this country ever saw
was early brought to living reflection that
nothing in my power whatever, or others to rely
upon would succeed without tie direct Assistant: Of the
Almighty ali fail. have often wished that
was devout than am; nevertheless amid
the greatest difficulties Of my administration, when
could not any other resort would place my whole
reliance 10 God knowing that all would 70 well that
He would decide for the right. thank you, gentlemen,
tho the religious bodies which you represent
and in the Of common Father for this express
Of your respect. i cannot say more.
The members OF tho Synod were then scveraIy iutro
duced TO the President.
MR. LINCOLN 1T THE GOvERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
President Iiucoln, accompanied by several members
OF the CaDiro ted tho government printing Office this
afternoon. 4~4
RETURN or SECRETARY STANTON.
The Secretary Of War returned to " shngton today.
ARRIVAL OF TIE NEW YORK VETERAN CAVALRY.
The New York Veteran Cavalry Colonel Crysier com.
u.~
arrived hero last evening Colonel Crys!cr ard Majors
Cameron and Gurn y officers II the Thrtieth New
York regiment. now out Of tine service. ag
ARRIVAL OF RECRUITS.
Recruits arriving here RAPIDLY from day to day.
over hundred reaching hero yesterday Or these
hundred aud twenty for the Fncenh Nsw York
artillery This regiment has recruited since entering
fold several hundred men and 10 regarded Of the
most efficient in the service. y, -
rHE cAPTUHED STEAMER THREE BROTHERS.
Yesterday the steamer Three Brothers arrived al the
Navy Yard having been csptu ed in the mouth Of the
Rappahaun'ck by the Potomac hot,la. The captain
states he bound for Hampton Roads, but his cxpa-
nations not proving satisfactory, the officers and crow
are detained until the matter can be investigated.
a LINCOLN AVENUE.
An order has been issued to lay out now avenue to
be called Lincoln avenue.
Commander c. R. P Rodgers has been ordered to tho
command Of the Troquois
Commander A. c. Rhnd has been ordered to the com.
mand Of tho Agawam.
Lieutenant Commander A. +. Crassman has been or.
dsred to special duty in New York
SNaINEsR WILSON DISMISSED FROM TUE NAVY.
CENTRAL oRDERs-Eo q.
0 NAVY DLPARrsEsr, Oct. II, 1858.
survey having been held on the machinery ana boil.
ers OF the United Satee Fort Jackson appears
that during the u that vessel New
York to Fortress Monroe OF her boilers was nearly
destroyed BY burning aad the lives OF her officers and
crew placed In imminent jeopardy, in consequence Of
gross neglect Of duty on the part Of the engineer on
watch.
In conformity with the rule adopted by the dcpart-
mcnt, and with its late action in similar cases. Acting
Second Assistant Engineer John l.. Wilson, the officer in
fault on the occasion referred to, dismissed from the
naval service.
Is to be regretted that frequent examples OF this
nature appear to be Necessary 10 impress upon engineers
proper sense OF their responsibility aui OF the deter
m nation OF the department that lives ard public proper.
ty shall not be hazarded with mpuniy by persons un
worthy Of the trust reposed IN them.
GIDEON wLLLES. secretary Of the Navy.