The New York herald., 1863-12-09
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
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The Presidents Message to be
Sent in to Congress To-day.
Yoto Of Thanks to General Grant
and His Army.
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4 Medal to be Struck in Honor
of the General.
ehe Subject Of the Exchange Of
Prisoners Brought Up.
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CONDITION OF THE PRESIDENT.
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CONDITION OF THE PRESIDENT,
WAsHINoroN, Dec. q. 1863.

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WASHINGTON Dec Z, 1853.
TIE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
The President will send his Message to both houses Of
Sfsonsress at half past twelve O'Clock TO
1ALsB REPORTS CONCERNING PRESIDENTS
HEALTH.
has been tensivey circulated TO day doubt
ss with the view Of influencing the market that
We President much worse in q critical condi
ticn. Such rumors entirely without foundation, the
As c the Presidents maady having been passed, and
As health nearly restored his arduous abos would
allow. lie ablo to-day leave his for short
tims. Nrs Lincoln arrived IN Wash,Ugton from New
York 70 night
THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRgss
TIE proceedings in Congress TO day exceedingly
tame The decision OF tho republican cancus last night
had already determined what officers to be elected
m tho House, aud tho crowd The third house
melted away. Nothing OF importance win be done Con
occasionally until after appointments the conmteeg
In the drawing for SC ats to-day In tho House Of Repro
oontatives Major General Garfield, Of OHIO late chief Of
Gene raj EosecraDs' staiI, won the nrst choice.
TIRE PENNSYLVANIA CONTESTED ssArs.
The mortal OF C. W. Carrgan, contestpg the OF
Ar. Russ ell Ihayer and the memorial of John Cino
testing The Mr. Leonard Myers all of rennsyiv-
m, to day presented in the House by Mr. 5 J. Ran
v
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES, ETC.
Tho Senate CAUCUS held day upon the or.
Sanizatou Of the Senate committees. After the
arrangem mt has bcen agreed upoo in the republican
eaucns 1t will bo submitted to the opposition Senators
m up the places accorded by The majority TO them.
his process will occupy several days. and 1t Is probable
Shat the commi,ces in both houses VIII DO
90 Monday.
A. matter of courtesy, Mr. Washburnc vii, be offered
- the House such committees he may desire lie
been rendered the Office OF chairman OF Commeo
Ways and Means; but 1t s understood that he will de-
cline In favor Of Mr.. Stevens of Pennsylvania Mr.
3ooper, or Massachusetts,.
After the reception Of tho Presidents Message to.
norrow 1t is understood that the House will adjourn
ever til Monday, to allow the Speaker opportunity
0Ake up the House committees This will be no easy
hths session, there the House. on both sides,
q unusual number OF gentlemen Of acknowledged talent
shtay and premsnsncs, presumed 70 be entitled TO head
~ positions On tho commissess s.a e5a8y
TACTICS OF TIE OPPOSITION IN CONGRESS.
\ u understood that the Cox faction IN Congress will
wgs vigorous prosecution of the war, holding the
publcans responsible for the manner In which It is
Gnrried Tho Wood faction will hold out BEFORE
agAnst measures.
WEDDING OUT GENERALS PROM THE ARMY
Stops are DO by Congress early date for
Dvsssring out Of service large number Of major and
- thus weeded out from the army.
PROPOSED PRESS DINNER TO sPRAKER CoLPAx.
mo representatives OF the press Washington propose
9 tender complimentary dinner Hon. Schuyler Col.
M, be Is the first newspaper editor ever elected
Speaker Of the House. II Is intended to be exclusively
>press" entertainment, guests whatever bong in
vissa who are directly connected with the press
NOTIFICATIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE ACT.
mo report the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
win contain many suggestions for the increase Of the
revenue by imposing tho burthen Of principally
mon articles OF luxury In this category tobaccs
whiskey and Wines prominent, aud will be charged
with . very large Increase OF tax
HoNoRs TO GENERAL GRANT AND MS ARMY.
Mr.. washburues complimentary resolution to General
Grant passed unanimously without being read II
presents the thanks Of Congress 10 Major General Grant
ana tho officers and soldiers who have fought under bis
during the rebellion and requests the President
- cause medal to be struck with suitable emb lerns do
vpss aud inscriptions, 20 be presented TO General Grant
cory OF the resolution 70 be cngrossed parchment,
and together with the medal, transmitted General
Grant by the President and presented in tho OF the
DsOpls Of The United states OF America.
Anaxsr or ouARrERMAsrEs's CLERKS AT ALExAg-
hessrs Gay and stoddard clerks In tho Quarermascrs
e0co az Alexandria, were day arrested and sent 70 tho
o. Capitol charged with completely the frauds
esnmit,ed against the government at that place.
Captain Rutherford has been appointed Chief Quarter.
naser Of the depot at Alexandria cap,aa Forguson
ysosstly @rested.
Captain whyta has been appointed Assistant Quarter.
0aser ana assigned 10 duty tho headquarters or the
DEPARTMENT Of Washington.
DINNER PANTY III THE RUSSIAN MINISTER
The Russian Minister, Baron do stoceki, brought
saesshcr al dnnos evening tho members q tho Csb
-, sbs Russian naval oicers ard other distinguished
osssis.
MOVEMENTS or ran RUSSIAN NAVAL oFFicEEs.
Arrangements bavc made by Major General Augur,
esnnAnasg this department, to pay visit to tho Rus
ohn Admiral 70 morrow. Tho General viii be accompa.
- by The members Of his stan In tie usual exchange
0pvevious ccurtescs 10 such visit u was discovered ha,
~ Admiral under the impression that hc had
sased the commander Of tho department, Gen. Slough.
ssnuanding tho post Alexandria, having visited the
AAnrai upon tho decks OF his flagship, with detach.
osas OF infantry and large resinue Of irencs' nno
AhAasly upon tho arrival OF tho 0cct
ByroRTs TO oDrAIs TIE RrLEAss or usfos nss
AT RrcnHosp.
Joshua c. Gunneil, an influential citizen d fairfax
ssusty and an intImats friend OF Governor Smith, Of
yvsiais has received permission from tho War Depart
ru, 10 vi Richmond for tho purpose of obtaining tie
sssaso Of several unou mcnfn Castle Thunder captured
- nosby's gucrilas 10 that county.
YHn turrLIEs ron rus PRISONERS AT ncHMosD.
A9stant s1fgeoo z. Y. WrsL', !" tne ihhiy hitn
Uhss sud W g. posack. h.vo been reIeasei from Rich
nspd, and arrived hero yesterday From Information
sse.musica,ed BY thcn add received through other
ssarccs asoor,alnsd that ibe supplies forwarded for
ths Uut prisoners delivered 10 them, and tai their
ssnlmloo much ale Waited thereby Tho ocers
y charge Of ,hc prisoners who have been guilty d
b~uAiy 10 the prisoners bavo been removed and more
humane onics appointed In their plscss The prisoners
300 obtain ieo dollars ip rebel ror dollar In
ssssabaehs, While the The from twelve 10
Arsss sos one. Twenty dollars 10 notes paid for
- gold. pssoss seeding supplies for the prisoners BY
fAS Of uucs shsuh ssnd only blankets, elohns and sub
ssAsAi focd 80 aecse,ss creep, for tho Sick mol
DsssAsAI, and Ne rebel rsasporw''on 10 nn!nd srs