The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-09
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.


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pages. and form history OF events connected with
republic for the last months, including the dipo
macy Of France, England Spain. the unitea States
| Mexico To these papers, Charge dA1airs OF Mexico
Romero has largely contributed that Secretary
omcally expresses 70 him bib thanks for keeping him
fully advised In Of the dispatches Romero
says-Ths Mexican government has treated the French
prisoners with much kindness surprise
own friends lie further informs Mr. there
many deserers from tho French army they
convinced Of the injustice Of the war. those who have
come IN state that rather than continue they desire TO
become citizens Of Mexico and bciake themselves TO
peaceful occupations Romero does not neglect remind
our government Of the danger to the entire American
continent in the possible even, OF French sue
cess in Mexico. This faithful aud much respected
representative Of that republic promptly brought tho
notice from our government the conduct Of Commodore
Boil, at Acapulco and elsewhere the Pacific coast
showing TINT that onoer had manifested Partially for the
French thus departing from tho principle Of neutrality
and seriously interfering with the maritime pursuits OF
the Aoxicans. Tho Navy Department has admitted
tho course Of Mr. Bell hns been such the
severe charges brought against him by Governor
Pesquira, and promised remedy against repetition Of
like offences
THE DEBATE ON THIN MISSOURI EMANCIPATION BILL.
s understood In republican circles shat mistake
was mado In letting the democrats have full swing yes
erday In the assault upon the They
tho rst heavy and effective blows that tho radicals have
got in the Senate When therefore, the subject OF
cipation in Missouri up Wednesday next II Ia
supposed that tho radical orators will break the
force Of tho great blows that they received yesterday
Mr. Sumner protested last evening against suggested
arrangement by which debate would close hour and
q half.
THE WAR THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
Garrett Davis stated last night debate that II the
President would enrust Jas Guthrie Governor Robin
son with tho conduct q the in ths Mississippi
valley, the troops Of the West would conquer to
the Gulf within three months. Mr. Richardson
said that the Southwest would much OF the war
BY contract II tho government would return the prp
c'pes with which Congress- out the beginning Of
the war In debate yesterday upon the bill to raise the
rank Of the officers in the Commssary Generals Depart
mont just credit freely accorded 70 Colonel Taylor
and Major Beckwh and their ASSISTANTS efficiency In
| their duties
| CONDITION or AFFAIRS AT THE COSvALEscENr CAMP.
This morning tho returns Of the convaescent camp
showed list Of thrty-two commissioned officers and
seventy hundred and enlisted men. The con-
dton Of the quarters has been vastly improved Per-
msnent comfortable barracks have been The
soldiers, andsutabe headquarters accommodations
being prepared When the mud disappears, tho camp
will be very pleasant spot The regulations have boon
systsmazed by Lieutenant Colonel MoKelvy command,
so that all abeboded being TO their reg
msnts rapidly and those whoyAisablcd by disease
promptly discharged. Religious services OF
interesting character were held at the camp
today. The commanding officer is overwhelmed
with letters from parties desiring to be discharged
and from friends Of such solders. large
proportion of these letters originally addressed TO
members Of Congress- and referred by them TO the
msndc scer who, In turn, thsm tho surgeons
In char0 fha .,fM uuo nf
Military Committed OF the House visited the camp day.
aud great pleasure ., the improved condition Of
its AFFAIRS
THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GusBoAT GLIDE.
Fleet Captain Fennock, in announcing TO the Navy
Department, the destruction BY nre OF the gunboa Glide
Cairo, says he expects 10 her guns and
chnery.
TIE SHIP CANAL BILL.
Much apprehension a entertained by the friends OF the
ship Canal bill TIN, it will fail in the House tomorrow.
An unexpected opposition TO II has been developed TO
overcome which, Industrious efforts are being made
HOSTILITY or WHITE SOLDIERS TO TEE NEGROES.
There good deal Of excitement yesterday the
river bank BY Of the hostile demonstrations made
by whits soldiers against the negroes generally.
TIE RAILRoAp BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND NEW
YORK.
The new line interior line Of railroad between
Washington and New York had, for time past. mo-
nopoizcd me attention Of the House Committee Mill
tary affairs. There rs prospect OF great struggle In
both branches upon this subject,
MEMBERS or CONGRESS HARD AT WORK.
sub committee Of Senate Military Committee have
been session nearly all day, work upon army
bill Members Of Congress beginning TO realize the
importance Of doing with their might what their hands
nna before the 4th Of March.
ACTIVITY OF THE LOBBY.
As the session the close tho great pend
ing anxiously pressed forward. The various pro,
ectsd improvements have brought throng TO
tho lobbes, which present just busy appear
any time for several years The progress
the secondary consideration with most OF those
who hsvs either big schemes large claims before cou
gress.
DECLINES THE APPOINTMENT.
Il Il stated by prominent republicans that Mr. Taylor
Of Ohio, xho recently appointed First Comptroller
o. the Treasury declines the position Judging from tho
multitude Of who here after contracts. all Of
whom vocfsrous vioen, behalf radical policy
IL judged that person may be induced 70 accept
| the place
THE REBELS SHOT NJ GENERAL n'sIEL IN MISSOURI.
In the discussion Of the Missouri bill yesterday was
explained senator that ten persons who
shot by order OF General McSe had thrice violated
their parole though face Of sentence this Of
\ fence was not the cause Of their punishment
| GOVERNOR cURrIs IN ooseREss.
Governor Curtin spcn, hours yesterday in Con
l srsss.
4 THn spoRoEs IN WASHINGTON NOT ANXIOUS TO ENLIST
The greatest apathy exists among the American
citizens Of African descent this District the subject Of
snIstns tho black ressnts They almost universally
declare tha, The white soldiers can't whip rebe,s u
| ,s Of no use tor the nigssrs 70 try.
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| Horrible Treatment or Sick Union sol.
1 dters.
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