Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-09-17
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

From Washington Dispatches 10 the Northern Press.
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS TO DE RESUMED
The statement that Government has determined TO re-
sume exchanges with the rebels rapidly practicable
), correct II ia not true however that those brave OH
GERS of coored regiments who in the hands of JEFF
Dayi. will be left 10 their fate with only vague threat Of
retaliation In case of -treament equal number of
rebel prisoners tie higher rank will be held to
await their fate.
THE QUESTION or RECOGNITION.
learned from the best Of sources that advices Of
Trustworthy character have been received here to
the effect that Chevsers pamphlet advocating recognl
ton Of the rebels by France not inspired has been
intimated by the Emperor.
THE FIVE TWENTY LOAN.
The Government agent for the sale OF Fiye-I~entles
reports the deposits for the past week at S2ll34oo
The delivery Il bonds during the past three days over
Ss 100000, making nearly S2O,O00OO0 in ALL and bring
ing the istue up to September J.
LEES MOVEMENTS.
Gen Foster in a telegram from Fortress Monroe, adds
the weight of bis observations 20 support the now gene
rnyreceiyed opinion that derable portion Of Gen
Lees army sent part toward Charleston aud part
toward Chattanooga.
CONCENTRATION OF CAVALRY
The buildings in course of erection the Maryland
shore Of the Potomac at Gesboro nearly opposite to
Alexandria are nearly completed. Soon therefore, the
cavalry now scattered surface OF several miles, IN
that neghborhood will concentrated at that point in
n.runneut barracks There are several thousand troops
in camp already Brig. Gen. Merritt is in command
Cavalry men and their horses here to be drilled.
CENSORSHIP OF THE
The censorship of the press continues with it's accus
toned particularly. Even matters in no manner con-
nected with the military operations have to undergo the
peruss and receive the approval Of the official supervisor
Delays eegraphng 10 the press therefore unayod
able by correspondents.
THE ANGLoREBEL RAMS.
Minister Adams in his latest dispatches says that he
still Of the opinion that the rebel against the depar
ture OF which the Emancipation Society has recently
nonazed the English Government, will not be permitted
to sail 1t expected that would be ready about
a week from the date Of Mr. Adsmss letter, that the
question is likely to have been settled before this High
officials here are less confident Of the determination Of
England stop these praca crafts than Minister Adams
appears to be.
GEN GILMORE ASKS INSTRUCTIONS
reported that letter has been received here from
Cen Gilmore which states that he 10 position TO
shell Charleston but before doing asks whether he
would be justified under the law Of nations 10 bombsrdng
the CITY 40 az TO result ia it's destruction The n-ruc.
tons given him in reply is said, fully justify the destruc
ton Of that city il the rebel military authorities refuse 10
surrender it,
SALES or REAL ESTATE IN FLORIDA ANNULLED
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has annulled
certain sales Of real Florida made by two of the
direct tax commissioners during the absence of Mr. Stick
ney the third commissioner and otherwise irregular
Some Of this property bought by the
for themselves THIS decision Of Mr. Lewis will probably
be source Of expense to the Florida Commissioners
THE NEW CURRENCY
The postage currency will be delivered to the
public IL has been prepared with great care and can.
not il il said be counterfeted Tbs various denopn-
tons are all OF the size, but distinguished one
from the other by their respective coors The are
printed on good strong paper far superior 10 the postage
currency Large quantities Of the old currency being
daily redeemed but will be some time before the new
suppants the old,