The New York herald., 1863-08-17
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
wAxuscUs, August 10, feoS.

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
wAxrScUs. August 10, fsos.
NO NEWS FROM CHARLESTON.
stated 70 day at the Navy Department that there
from Charleston nor was anything 6 i'm
portance expected at this particular date.
THE REPORTED PEACE PROPOSITION FROM TIE
SOUTH.
After careful aud particular inquiry 1t cannot be -.
certaned that any prominent parties South have
made any formal proposition the United States author
<ies for terms Of peace has hint for accom-
mediation beon suggested Tho vigorous prosecution OF
the is regarded By tho Administrations the best
mode os sading Il.
THE REPUBLICAN, oosFRRNcs.
mo Tribune, whc affecting 10 doubt tho statement In
tho HERALD that the radical republican leaders
sembling Washington, 70 hold conference touching
the attitude Of the administration towards tho insur
gents, admits that Governor Tod Of Ohio Governor Ran
dali Of Wisconsin, and Senator Harris Of New York. %
we other prominent republicans been In wash
ngtou, and that moro coming Mr.. Lincoln IL daily
besieged almost to death with their attentions and
throats Tho intention Was have kept this meeting
secret possible and In lieu OF personal attendance the
opinions OF tho leading republican magnates have been
solicited by letter. BY this Il u hoped 10 got
authoritative expression Of republican sentiment touching
tho proper Of tho administration towards ths
belion. II Is undeniably true that Is In the power
OF tho administration 70 close tho il known that
Stephens' mission was not merely with regard 70 The
treatment oe prisoners and the cartel OF exchange but
that while this his osenslbs misson his object
the submission Of propositions 70 the administration
looking to early peace and the rehabilitation OF the
Union. THIS b shown BY ye6 Davis aAs dolorous pro-
camation in which following pregnant sen.
tence.-
Conscious Of their inability TO prevail by legitimate
warfare not daring TO make peace lest they should bo
In Washington refuse confor The subject Of
putting an ond TO outragss which Disgrace age, or
the usages Of civilization.
The Tribune Affects 70 doubt also that tho Southern
armies demorazed and ready 10 dissolve; but the
evidence ON this point overwhelming, and the columns
Of tho Tribune give abundant proofs OF this truth The
cue OF tho radicals Just Is to exaggerate the i'm
portance of Tho rebel military power, 10 give
cuse for tho enforcement OF tho draft.
THE CONGREGATIONAL ELECTION IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Tho tonor Of all adviccs from the Cameron faction
in Pennsylvania Is that Curtins administration of
the a0airs OF the State "A corrupt, and there
fore General Cameron was determined 70 defeat
him. The latter has again had heated controversy
with Tracey. who Eefusci TO carry out the conspiracy
against Curtin far to look defeat him before the
people, Meantime, Industrious efforts making to got
high national appointment abroad for Curtin 70 tho end
that be may withdraw from tho
TuE DEPALcATr0Ns OF ARMY PAYMAsrKRs.
From gentleman connected with the examination aud
revision Of army paymasters accounts, IL Is acortaned
that the reported frauds by them enormously
rated. Many in accounts have been discovered
and corrected while tho entire amounts still In doubt
not involve tho government 10 tho extent OF over
81 ooo and much OF this will bo recovered from
..~tl ~
the parties will against all Of them Tho
has produce settlements OF arrears Tho
determination OF tho Pay Department appears TO
ferret out and prevent further abuses without
partially.
APPOINTMENTS AND CHANGES.
The following changes and appointments have been
made by Provost Marshal General Fry.
Kentucky Joshua Barnes, Surgeon Ninth district.
vice Buford, declined Atwood G. Hobson Provost Mar
atm, Third district. vco sandige cancelled. Pierce But
er Hawkins, Commissioner Third district v,co Hogan,
cancelled.
Ohio Joseph Means, Commissioner, Seventh district.
vice Craine, revoked
District Of Colombia W. Bi.ckford, Commis
sioner, vice Anderson, cancelled.
Cdiiorria-A. Jones jackson, Provost Marshal David
Dwyer, Commissioner; Dr. J. c. Lane, Surgeon, for tho
Southern district with headquarters at San Francisco
Robert Robinson, Provost Marshall 8. rryou, Conmis
sione Dr. A. B. Nixon, Surgeon, for tho Middle district
headquarters at Sacramento William H. Parks. Provost
Marshal william B. Latham, Commissioner; Dr. Lorcuzo
hubbard Surgeon for the Northern district headquarters
st Maysville.
Hnoi-Dr. John White Surgeon. Tenth district, vice
Prince, resigned.
EesYork James NILES, Commissioner. Twcnty seventh
district, Post, resigned Or. George n Richardson
Surgeon First district, vice ordroneaux. resigned.
Pennsylvania A. Parchmsnt, Surgeon, Twenty.
third district, vice Kuhn. resigned.
xicAioan-Aber, Draper Commissioners, Fifth district
vice Goldsmith, resigned.
DISMISSED PROM THE SERVICE.
Brigadier General Joseph v. Revere, who tried by
court martial at Falmouth, on May IT, Major General W.
Hancock, president, and found guilty misbchavor
before the enemy. and OF conduct preudcia 20 good
order and military discipline, was sentenced TO be
dismissed from the military or the United States
Tho President has approved the finding and ordered the
sentence 10 be carried into eject August TO-
Second Lieutenant Apheus Scott Of Company l., Sixth
Iowa cavalry, has also been dismissed tho by
order OF the President for conduct unbecomng officer
and gentleman, ne having appeared before tho regiment
In Q beastiy state Of ntoxcation while the march.
THR SURGEONS or BERDAs's SHAREHOLDERS.
The fe Of the surgeons Of Berdans sharpshooters 10
evidence Of the daring exhibited by every body
orgaDization.
Dr. Marshall, formerly surgeon OF tbs First regiment,
taken prisoner Hanover Court House whilo dts.
charge OF his duties and died from dsease
while In attendance his fellow prisoners at richmond
Surgeon Brennan, his successor Is dangerously II
from wounds received during the battle Of Gettysburg
Dr. A. c. wiirns, surgeon OF the Second regiment has
just been discharged from the OF wounds
received nj Chaneeorsvilie where In the very front Of
the battle ho for himself the title Of "he Fighting
poctorr In this organization 4, IL required that oil
whose duties are 10 the 'front.' incladng surgeons
and chapiains, shall DO at their posts at whatever
tho pride Of the corps that OF any position ia
1t viii avoid tho post Of danger when his place tbers.
DEATHS or SOLDIERS
Tho following deaths OF New York soldiers have beoa
rcporteiSs tho once of Captain Hartx -
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