The weekly Butte record., 1863-01-31


nand Of the army 10 General Hooker. 81
oon as the change was known the principa
ficers waited on Burnside and took leave o.
i'm with regret Burnside has issued part
bg address to the army
Nsw YORK. Jan. %.
The Times Washington dispatch says that
conference was held on Saturday night al
be White House. in which Secretary Stanton
nd several prominent Senators and Represen-
atves participated during the conference
olitical matters OF grave importance were dis
ussed and il was determined that change oil
dminstrative policy, in many essential re-
poets, viii be the result. This is regarded as
ertain, even if it occasions official changes 10
Important places. The Secretary Of War has
otifed Congress that be is making such
heeges, in the organization of his department
will relieve him from the necessity of having
pore than one Assistant in future 1t is un-
erstood that Wolcott retires and Watson re-
hains the Assistant Secretary.
The Herald Washington dispatch says that
one of the results Of the recent Republican
aucus, it is intimated that reconstruction of
be Cabinet will be urged with pertinacity, aud
bat if change should not be made before the
tn of March Congress, in imitation of the
british Parliament, will pass resolutions de-
airing want of confidence 10 the present
cabinet.
4 dispatch says that q very important re-
ort, said to be founded on good authority, 10
eference to the Army of the Potomac, reached
ere to night. 1t is to the effect that the
rmy of the Potomac is to be virtually dis
anded and a greater portion of it be sent
est to cooperate in a grand campaign soon
be inaugurated. A small portion of it, just
efficient for the protection of the Capital, will
c detained near Washington. So runs the
port.
HEADQUARTERs ARMY OF PorONAC,
Camp near Falmouth, Jan. 26.
By direction of the President of the United
tates, the Commanding General this day
ansiers the command OF the army to Major
eneral Hooker The short time that he has
rected your movements has not been fruitful
victory nor of any considerable advance
ent of our lines, but it has demonstrated an
mount of courage, patience. and endurance,
lat under more favorable circumstances, wo'd
lve accomplished great results Continue to
Eercise the virtues, be true in your devotion
your country and principles you have sworn
maintain give to the brave and skillfal
eneral who has long been identified with your
bur full and cordial support and cooperation,
bd you will deserve success. To the General,
prayers are, that God may be with you,
bd grant you continued success, until rebellion
|all be crushed. Signed HALLEcK.
Burnside and staff have thirty days leave of
bSence.
ALBANY, Jan. 26.
An exciting, protracted contest of three
eeks, for Speaker of the lower branch Legs-
ure has ended. Coilicott, (Repub) was
ected to-day.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.
ScammOn, from Committee on Ways aud
cans, reported back with favorable recon-
endation, bill to establish branch Mint in
evada Territory.
Stevens reported bill authorizing the Pre-
lent to raise and equip one hundred and
y thousand soldiers of African descent, for
Fe years. Motion to postpone bill until Sd
March, lost by 45 to so. Stevens motion
postpone until to morrow, was agreed to.
FoRTREss MONROE Jan. 25.
The iron-clad =" Nahaut arrived in Hamp-
n Roads today
New YoRK, Jan. %.
On the night of the 10Th of December.
we're shock of an earthquake was felt through
III Il.
ID Amalian was destroyed The earthquake
as also felt in Salvador. Much damage was
me to the public buildings, churches and
ivate residences. The loss of life was not
rye.
New YORK. Jan. p.
The Tribune's correspondent says that upon
enera Buffers arrival at New Orleans, to
sume command of the Department OF the
II Al 1. III
ad of sufficient force for the purpose of
sisting the Union men IN that State, and
store it to the Union.
A special W Washington dispatch to the Times
vs. that General Couch succeeds Sumner and
eneral w. F. Smith succeeds Franklin.
BosroN, Jan. -.
Private advices from Newberu, y. c.. to
lesday last. say that no mails had left there
two weeks one, however, was about leay-
q The main expedition, OF which so much
IS been said, has not started but Il land force
hs sent forward on the 18th towards the
ilroad. which encountered 1900 rebels at
ollocksvllle drove them from the town, and
ok tossession, The general health of the
oops is good
New York, Jan. -.
A letter in the New Orleans Delta from
erwick Bay. dated the 18th, gives partlcu-
rs<of the action that took place between the
deral gunboatS and the rebels. in which
ommodore Buchanan was killed Thirty
bels were captured and six killed.
\ Key West letter states that the British
ntral blockade runner. Antonica. with a
lrgo of powder from England, has been cap
red by the United States steamer Pocahon
off Mobile.
WASHINGTON Jan. -.
The revenue bill. which passed the House
sterday, authorizing the Secretary of the
teasurv to borrow S300,000000 for the cur
Mt fiscal year aud 5000 100000 for the next
cal year, and TO issue therefor coupons, or
gistered bonds. payable at the pleasure of
G Government, after twenty years in coin,
,aring interest not exceeding SIX per cent,
.yable annually in coin He may, at discre
bu, dispose Of such bonds at any time, and
such terms as he may deem most advisable,
lawful United States money. or for any
rtifcates of Indebtedness. or any treasury
b,es heretofore issued or which may be issued
nder the provisions Of this act all such issues