The New York herald., 1863-11-22
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l, 1868.


Tho arrangements made for supplying the rncn prison
ers at Richmond with the Decessares OF life are not alto
ge,her satisfactory. is believed by many who are
well Informed in the premises that the military author
ties here light If they willing procure the imme-
atc release Of every Union prisoner in the southern con-
federacy, both military and civilian. The dhcnes IN
the way of negotiating On exchange have been greatly
exaggerated There remains little TO prevent cou,-
pte exodus prisoners from Pixie except personal
amnesty the part of the Secretary Of War towards
the rebel Commissioner OF Exchange and the bitter per-
sonaes that have crept into the corrcsondence be.
tween General Meredith and Mr.. Uuld. There Is
a history 10 be written about all this, which VIII
reject hardly upon Mr. Stanton, who has had himself
thrust forward the peculiar friend or the suffering sol
der 1hi history will be published ere long and Il will
then be seen on whom lies tho brunt Of the charge of
brutality towards the poor fellows who have boon taken
prisoners whio fighting for the Uncn
SUPPLIES FOR THE RICHMOND PRISONERS.
The Sanitary Commission In the rcccip, Today Of
advccs from their agent at Fortress Monroe announcing
the despatch OF large quantity Of supplies and prov
tho prisoners Richmond Tho supplies Ind all
been forwarded City Point by the flag Of truce boat
Convoy and the priucipal part OF them taken 10 Rich
mond, there sufficient transportation 10 tske
them all upon their last trip rho hospital supplies are
consigned to Dr. wkin, who has charge OF the hospi-
tals for prisoners at Richmond, and who has given
applied as directed. Another large consignment OF
sanitary supplies forwarded to Fortress Monroe for
the prisoners which will be sent 10 City Point mms
diatoly Tho captain OF the boat from Richmond pro-
missed bis next trip TO bring down an extra barge ia
order that SUFFICIENT transportation might be Afforded 10
take up all thc supplies which had accumulated at City
Point and all that might be forwarded By the next flag OF
boat Hereafter, unless the rebe. authorities should
change their policy and refuse 10 allow continuance Of
in hapo ourn
suffering for necessaries or Of lack of medicines and
decaces for tho sick and wounded
PoLITICAL MovEMENrs-rHE SRxr CONGRESS-
As yet very few Senator'S members OF Congress have
arrived at Washington. The political movements appear
to almost backward tho reports Of heads of do
partents The friends Of the candidates for the Speak
ershp and Cershp OF the House beginning to con-
gregae, and the customary operations are already in
but up TO this time no definite and positive calculations
upon results be made. The President has not yet
line OF his Message for the simple thAs
he has received the most important reports Of his
subordiuatcs.
RETURN OF COUNT PIPER.
The Swedish Minister, Count Piper, has retained 10
washogton, after protracted Absence in tho North
THE CASE OF COLONEL M'REySoLDs.
The court martial Of which Colonel Tracey has lately
acted President, and Majcr Gaines Judge Advocate,
which dissolved day or two since, has been recon-
eleven O'Clock It's officers unchanged. The case OK
C,lone McRcynolds will be the lrst 10 come DO
fore IT,
THE WASHINGTON RELIEr ASSOCIATION.
The Relief Association u this District will recommenco
s disbursements to the soldiers of tho District volunteer
regiments the Ist OF recomber.
CART IRISH .EsroRED TO THE ARMY.
Capt. Nathaniel Iris b, Of Hamptons battery OF artil
ery Pennsylvania vo untecrs, who was under General
10 and no has hpen
TO his command.
NAVAL ORDERS.
Commander Harr d hos been detached from tho conn.,
mand of the Marat hnza and ordered the command u
the Chckopee.
Lieutenant Con msnder Milton Hoxton has beeu ordered
to the command of the Maratanza.
Lieutcnan, G. mmander Henry Frben Jr., has been
detached from pecal duty at New York city and ORDER
oil On board II o Niagara
Lieutenant commander John q. barnes has been de-
iached from ne Niagara ssd ordered Geet captain Of
the North Al Iantic block,ding squadron.
MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS.
The Ono Hundred and Fifty.third New York and tho
one Hundred and Fifty seventh Pcnnsyvana Volunteers
have been relieved from guard duty In this city by tho
Ninth regiment Of the Invalid corps and have orders TO
hold themselves IN readiness TO eavo at a minutes
notice.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL e. N. GREENE.
The report that Lieutenant Colonel f. NJ Greene, Asss
taut ouar,ermsster In charge Of the Conraband Camp,
had been relieved Of duty this department and ordered
elsewhere 10 incorrect. He Ia still dschsrgins tho
duties heretofore ably performed BY him, and bas
received nlmatiop Of any proposed change In his
duties or location.
ARRIVAL OF GOVERNOR RAMSEY.
Governor Ramsey, Of Minnesota has arrived here and
has brought with him the treaty negotiated by him with
the indians on the borders Of the Red river Of the NORTH
Ry il wo acquire eleven million acres Of land in the valley
Of that river which b not surpassed for fertility tho
continent Moreover distractions 70 trains Of traders
in furs between 81, Paul and the British possessions
removed
Hon. George Thomp.on 90 visit tho
United states.
BoSrov Nov 2l, 1868.