New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-26
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FROM WASHINGTON.
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The National Debt Less than ESIlma'ea'
HIGH STATE OF AMERICAN CREDIT ADHUAp
Effect Of the Presidents Proclamation
roeAvs BY REBEL CAVALRY.
Surprises, Skirmishcs, Retreats, and Pursuits
Pie REBELS FINALLY DRIVEN OUT OF SIGHT
TIE SAD CONDITION OF THE REBEL
Regulations for Sending Packages to tho Army
Gen. sigel Urged for the Department
of the West,
TIE SAD CONDITION OF THE REBEL
R,gnlations for Sending Packages to tho Army
Gen. sigel Urged for the Department
of the West,
THE CASE OF co.,. D'UTAssT
ARRANGE TERMINATION OF THE MATTER
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Special Dispsssh to Tn, n Y. Tribune
wAsH,SeTox, Wednesday. March Is. 1863
THE NATIONAL DIET.
II is officially ascertained that the National debt
on the LIST of July next will amount TO considerably
less than the estimate of tie Secretary OF the Treas
ury, as was the case last year.
HIGH STATE OF AMERICAN CREDIT ABROAD.
While it is not strictly true that steps have yet
been taken by TIE Government toward the negotia'
ton of leans from foreign capitalists, or that offers
Of specific amounts have been received from them,
h is certain that intimatons have been received from
ading houses in Europe TO the effect that they are
randy 10 lend on terms much more favorable than
would have been anticipated by the most sanguine
few months ago, and it is believed that at least
hundred millions could be readily obtained from
abroad.
This marked improvement in American credit is
understood to be ascribed by the Secretary Of the
Treasury almost exclusively to the influence OF the
Presidents Proclamation Of Freedom.
THE PAYMENT OF THE ARMY.
The army will be paid up to the LIST of March as
rapidly as possible. A large portion Of the funds
required for this purpose are already 10 hand,
whether 1t viii be necessary to issue additional legal
tender notes to provide the balance is q mooted
question.
RECEIPTS AT THE TREASURY.
The receipts st the Treasury from all sources, rev.
snue, conversions and temporary loans, to-day,
mount to more than two millions, about. half of
which came from conversions.
MAJ. GEN. sCHURZ.
Mai. Gen. Schurz will rejon the Eleventh Corps
1t Stafford Court-House, tomorrow. As he is now
he ranking officer, he will assume command.
GEN. sIGELs RESIGNATION.
Nothing further has been done az TO the resigna-
nation Of Gen. Sigel, save to extend his leave Of
absence.
AWARD OF MEDALS TO SOLDIERS.
The party Of Ohio soldiers recently returned from
The Southern barbarians, and whose dispositions have
been taken by Judge-Advocate General Holt, were
to-day by appointment introduced TO the Secretary
of War BY Gen. Hitchcock. After complimenting
them upon their forttude aud devotion TO the Union
the Secretary presented TO private Jacob Parrot,
the boy who recsjved hundred lashes on his bare
back without Ancbipg the frat medal given under
the recent act Of Congress authorizing the presenta
ton Of medals 10 soldiers for mertorions services
sergt. L. II. Mason, Corp. VIM. Pettinger, Corp.
Redick, ard Privstes Robert Bufiam and w. Ben
ringer, were also made the recipients Of similar
medals. The Secretary then gave to each the brevet
Of First Lieutenant, and the sum of $lOO in money
q slight compensation for the losses they had sus.
tanned and the suffering they had borne. The party
then visited President Lincoln, to whom they were
presented by Gen Hitchcock.
They were received very cordially by the Presi.
dent, who expressed bis qualification at the oppor.
tunity afforded him TO thank them personally for
their heroic conduct. The soldiers belong 10 the 3D.
DIST and SD Ohio Volunteers.
HAMPToN's LEGION NEAR BRENTsvILLE.
Rebel prisoners captured by our cavalry pckets
report Hampton's Legion as being in the vicinity Of
Brentsyille
FORAYs DY REBEL CAVALRY.
Rebel cavalry have been at vsrions points during
the last few days. The affair at Oecoquan, noticed
On Monday, was but the prelude TO other attempts,
one of which was made at Cbautilly On Monday,
where the pickets were attacked about dark and
driven back upon the reserve, who, warned by the
firing, were in readiness, and at once charged the
enemy. After chasing the Rebels some distance,
they were drawn into an ambuscade, and thrown
into confusion. Taking advantage Of the consterna.
ton the Rebels in turn pursued our cavalry, who,
however, rallied and being reinforced again drove
tho Rebel horsemen, until the darkness compelled
them TO relinquish the pursuit. Or loss was SMALL
two killed, and three Or four wounded and taken
prisoners. The enemy also seen in the vicinity
Of Nolans Ferry, and yesterday were again heard
from beyond Vienna. Sharp firing was heard in
that direction. Gen. Stahel has taken measures 10
prevent these little peassntres the part OF the foe
THE CONDITION OF THE REBELS.
The Government has received additional informs-
ton going to show the sore straits to which the
Rebels are reduced. This time the news comes
through Baltimore bankers OF Rebel alfliation and
relates to the utter ruin Of the finances OF the Con
fsdersey, and the utter want Of supplies for public
or private use.
TIE COMMAND OF WEST VIRGINIA.
1t is not unlikely that Ma. Gen. Milroy will be
assigned to the command of West Virginia the loyal
people of that section of country having asked for
him.
REGULATIONS foR SENDING PACKAGES TO TIE
ARMY.
Orders have been issued requiring all packages
sent by mail 10 soldiers in lockers army 10 pass
through headquarters Post Office for scrutiny. This
regulation was made in consequence Of the discov-
Try that in several soldiers have received suits
% citizens clothes by mail to facilitate their deser
ton.
TIE COMMAND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE
WEST
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