The New York herald., 1863-08-31
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WARRINGTON, August 30. 1858.
RxruRx or SECRETARY SEWARD.
Secretary Seward has returned to Washington from bis
recent tour 70 chapcron tho corps di5lomatiquk.
INvgsTrGArIoN OF TIE CHARGE OF FRAUDULENT
PRACTICES.
The popular outcry In regard TO public corupons and
fraudulent practices by public ofcers, has induced tho
establishment OF mixed commissions TO investigate all
such charges II said that the progress Of this
tgation justines much Of the cIsmor the subject
Is believed that the nnsj report viii develop charges
against gentlemen occupying official stations.
the CAPTURE OF THE aUNBoArs RELIANCE AND
SATELLITE.
The capture OF the gunbasts Reliance and satellite
the mouth Of the Rappahannock by rebels ap
pears have been dissracefnl affair No rrecau
tion seems 10 have been taken to guard against
prise and IN fart. large rebel force allowed get
on board without the slightest resistance and
thor decks, OF course, resistance was ussless II
ported that the Satellite has been Chesapeake bay
since her capture and destroyed several schoners She
hes etuSned to the Rappahannock and several nboais
are to be despatched Tomorrow morning recapre or
destroy them.
ENGINEERING OF THE PENNSYLVANIA POLITICIANS.
The presentation OF sword recently General Meade
bearing upon the approaching gubernaorA election In
Pennsylvania which, when f.ly known, will be any
thing but beneficial 10 Governor Curtin the sue
ceas OF his party There considerable feeling being
manifested by the friends Of Mr. Woodward, the
democratic nominee, In the who profess have
discovered IN the demonstration dodge OF Governor
Curtin 20 the influence OF the troops from that
State for the republican party, From all learn,
however, the presentation understood TO be a
a-..- -
the commander Of the Army Of the Potomac, those
who got up the sna bad idea that the unscrupuous
politicians OF Pennsyivs would seize upon
gne with which 70 pull their gubernaiorial train
harsh comments from democratic portions Of the troops
which will be fully portrayed memorial addressed 10
their friends home, which win gwen
the public authortstively.
A rumor 10 in circulation here that money ireey
used in regard nominations Pennsy lvaaia
and that prominent candidate for the gubsrnstoria
nomination boushI on at large price.
RFsIGSANoS or MAJOR sPxER.
MAJOR j. W. 6peer Assistant Inspector General the
stan OF General Crawford, resigned yesterday
quence Of wounds received a, Gaines Hi ana Charles
Crosse Roads. Hts resignation has been accepted The
OF MAJOR Speer said 10 be MAJOR Woodward
OF the democratic candidate for Governor OF Penn
syivania.
\ THE CHIEF CLERK OF TBE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
VIM. .faxon Esq the enc,cnt Chief Clerk Of the Navy
Department. left this city to-day his home in Connec
ticut, leave OF absence for fortnight There IL NOT
any department Of the government, faithful
industrious officer ana he has well earned this short
and relief from mis- duties The representatives
OF the press Obligation 10 him for
tentions and courtesics extended to them.
INSPECTION OF THE TRANSPORTATION BRANCH OF
THE ARMY.
General Aeigs has been absen. for soe days with the
Army Of the Potomac inspecting ts trsnsportaou, the
business connected with which reflects much credi,
General Ingalls, thee hief quartermhser Of that army,
and Captain Pierce his assistant. Notwthstsndng the
repeated raids suffers while their way TO
the army the supplies there abundant The country
nd furnishes nothing but scanty supply OF green
and srass. large train Of suffers wagons will
start hence tomorrow under an adequate cavalry escort
gxAMsArfos or SOUTHERN HOSPITALS.
Surgeon General Hammond about TO proceed 70 Port
Royal and New Orleans after condition q tho
hospitals.
ARRIVAL op SENATOR FROM WEST VIRGINIA.
Hon L. J. Bowden the nrst Senator elect from
State Of West virginia, arrived here this evening.
DANGEROUS PRACTICE.
The practice of the provost guard and government de-
tscsives Of airing at rapdom IN the the city
escaping prisoners has become frequent dangerous
demand rsprehep-,on by press correction by
military.
FERMENTATION TO PROVOST nARsHAL scHRErz.
The enrolling oncsrs and smplsyes In the once of rhs
Provost Marshal and Beard os Enromsns have procured
. splendid watsh for preventative 10 Captain scAssfs,
Provost MArshaI n the dram.
suYYrRnes ov rHE usros rRIsoTKss AT EicH.
nosp.
Amons tns prisoners from Richmond broughl over on
rsccn, trip ~ the Gag Of truce boat from chy Point
we're ycon NcCarty, Henry Jennings Jacob Smith, 10
sspa vanh, Y. Curry, Thox Barter, Bsn smith, and
Msssrs Upsoo, williamsoa ssA Prefer rhsss were
suffers snd suffers clerks captured wssks ago
Ne rod 10 yasfax Court House by kosbys susrlAs.
Anss sn mprisssnsat cf dvs dsys IN ths libby they
wsrs sss down csy Point for srchsass ths ground
sAsa s~r sonnssicu with the army sntit,sd thea 70
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