The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-19
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.



wAsuSGraa. March Is, 1865.
GENERAL HOOKER AND GENERAL MCCLELLAN.
learn from the highest authority that General Hooker
has peremptoy refused allow his name 10 be used IN
connection with pamphlet which is being prepared
for publication in New York regard 10 General NC
Cesn Several OF the sporting characters In your city,
who getting out the pamphlet, are terribly down on
Little Mac" and desired to get General Hooker TO en-
dorse the work but he has positively refused 10 allow bis
to DO mixed up with the affair in any way or
shape This he has done his own signature.
THE EASTERN GULF BLocxADING SQUADRON.
Acting Rear Admiral Bailey, commanding the Eastern
Gulf Blookadng Squadron under date oil Key West March
TO- informs the Navy Department OF the arrival there OF
the steamer Huntsville, from short cruise between Ha
and the Torugas also Of the return of the Saga
more from as far up the coast as Mosquito Inlet.
He encloses interesting report Of expedition made
by the boats of the Sycamore TO the town OF Smyrna for
the purpose capturing and destroying vessel loaded
with cotton In which brisk engagement OF twenty
minutes occurred resulting in the destruction Of the ves
sell and the LOGS side Of killed and Eve wounded
The officers and OF tho expedition appear 10 have
behaved with great spirit end Judgment Their subse'
quent operations have been or soat service in clearing
out the rebels from Indian river and breaking up their
connection with the lawless hordes Of Nassau.
This achievement wholly unasssted they were,
against nearly double their number, and showing
such determined bravery and endurance is Of brancy
10 merit especial recognition from the government.
The results OF their expedition, consisting Of sloop and
boat together with bales Of sea island cotton,
had arrived at Key West.
Tho gunboat Gem Of the Sea the 10th captured the
sloop Peee OF Savannah for Nassau while attempting to
run the blockade Indian River inlet East Florida She
had cargo Of salt. Being old and leaky, she was de-
stroyed.
DISCHARGE OF FEMALES FROM THE TREASURY DE
PARTMENT.
b understood that all females at present employ
cd in the Treasury Department will be discharged within
few weeks their services being longer required
LARGE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE PUBLIC LOANS.
An evidence Of increasing confidence in public
curtes furnished by the fact that the subscriptions Of
yesterday to the nvetweny loan amounted to two hum
Arsd and ATTY thousand dollars The subscriptions to.
day TO the loan four hundred thousand
dollars. II has been predicted that within week the
daily subscriptions TO this loan will be than half
million.
THE NEW FRACTIONAL REVENUE CURRENCY.
Tho Secretary Of the Treasury is rapidly pushing for
ward the work upon the fractional currency
The arrangements complete for producing under the
immediate auspices Of the Treasury Department, more
beautiful notes for the currency than have
yet been executed by any bank note engraves While
Mr. Chase has not summoned to his aid in this respect
army artists and operators has secured the services
Of scientific experts in engraving, chemistry, coppeate
printing and papermakng, which will enable him 70 pro-
duce style Of superior TO yet issued and more
difficult to counterfeit.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURER.
The following appointments have been made 70 the
offices authorized under the Treasurer OF the United
states-Assstant Treasurer standish Barry Cashier.
Samuel E. Middleton; Assistant Cashier, Leroy futile;
Loan Division, Michael j. Oshaugnessy; Issue Division,
Humphrey j. Root Account Division, HOPKINS Lghtner
Redemption Division, Vim. s. Huntington.
THE WASHINGTON POST OFFICE.
Mr. l. Clcphano, Postmaster Of Washington city, has
his request been transferred from the Post ONCE
that OF Collector Of Internal Revenue for this district
Mr.. Sayes Bowen to be appointed Postmaster. Mr..
Bowen up this time Collector Of Internal Revenue,
and enjoyed also other oces, among which those Of
Dsbursng Clerk of the United States Senate President Of
tho Levy Court and Comm Of Police. There has
been no actual removal but simply change Of positions
City Intelligence.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL No. IL. SEVENTEENTH SrRxsr-The
nua examination Of this school blythe city
has Just been completed The results been highly
satisfactory and they pronounced the school In all
spects worthy Of high commentator. Twenty four
young having completed the OF study Of the
highest grade will be awarded certificates the Super
varied by declarations and music Of high torder Of
OF merit. The school numbers 500 children In all
its departments
COMMENCEMENT OF rR CoLIEgs OF PBARMAoY.-The
Thirty third OF the New York Cole
OF Pharmacy will take place At the chapel Of the UIver
sity, Washington square, this evening The programme
OF exercises promises pleasing entertainment 10 the
friends OF this institution.
RELIEF IREAND-Thc famine in Ireland is beginning
TO the sympathy Of the generous public TINS
country In Philadelphia the other day the members the
Corn Exchange subscribed very large OF money
the relief Of the Irish sufferers, and appointed commit
tee get up public meeting. The Knights OF 81 Pat
rick recent meeting adopted Suitable resolutions
speeding the matter, and made arrangements get up
great public demonstration this city IN which the
Friendly and other kindred viii partc
the Knights OF ST. Patrick will take place the
| TO the plan Of operations
THE BANQUET KNIGHTS or ST PATRcK-IoRREo.
ToSIn report OF the splendid banquet Of Knghts
OF ST. Patrick At the Chinese Assembly Rooms, Tues
day evening, unintentionay made respect
ing the parties under whose direction the hail deco
/ rated. The gentlemen whom tho credit belongs
Messrs Michael T. Clarke, VIM. H. Archer and Charles
| Quinn.
The New York Harbor Defence Commis,
4 oion.