The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-09-16
OUR WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WAsHlsGros, Sept. H. 1863
There ia no truth In report that General Hunter Is
resume csmmsnd Of the Department OF the Missouri
He TO have a command in the southwest long, bot
in the meantime detailed president o. the court Of
inquiry TO investigate and report upon the circumstances
attending the loss or large amount u funds by the de-
strncton Of the steamer Ruth.
Equally untrue tho reports that Aegs Quarter
master General Ripley, Chief OF Ordnance, and Taylor
Chief Comm issary, have been removed from their re-
spcc,lve places in any hostile General Meigs has
not been removed st all He is detailed, at his
quest On tour OF inspection, the confinement OF hrs
Office having impaired his health. Ripley and Taylor are
and have been their posts, although both having
served over forty Ave years, u il in the option Of the
President 10 retire them whenever he may ace Of.
Surgeon General Hammond presepts somewna, dIrer.
emit casc lie is travelling but whether for the benefit
or bis health for the benefit OF the this depo
nent saye,h not His ocarn tsncns, Nedioi Inspector
Barns o. tho very best officers in the service
has experience Of twenty years in tho army
having been greatly distinguished In the Florida aud
Mexican wars lie Ia one % the few army surgeons who
have never sowea the aziuess Of camp lie Interrupt,
their professional studies. He has KEEP, coram with
the age ard II gentleman acceptable 10 all senses.
come regret is expressed that General Gmores MAJOR
eeneralship only dates him the Tth Of this month His
friends claim that ought 10 have been dated bak 10
the nth q April 1862, the date q Fort puaskis ar
render II s known that General Hunter, In the spring
Of 1892, wished to MAKE his attack on Morris band
but was oyerruled by General Berham then his chief
engineer and chief u s,an. BenhAms advice unfortu
nateiy prevs led. james Island was selected ~ tho ss
preach 10 be forced and the battle Of sccsssonvle
followed in which our arms met With signal reverse
Rumors are afoat that Admiral pahlgren's declining
health viii cause him 70 be recalled. Tie late visit Of
Admiral Farrsguto the Navy Department, and hr long
interviews with the President and General Haileos are
thought TO Indicate him the sent commsndor Of the
South Atlantic feet. Captain Fox threatens TO resign
II the public desire for Admiral Duponts restoration 70
command be couspsd with There are ndlca,ioo. that
roy may possibly be taken At bis word, though poor
Upcle Gideon (as the secretary o. the Navy T. csHed
BY the PresdentJ win "se bad, he says, "f deprived
Of bis right bower
General Banks writes 70 friends here that Grants na
res are slight Aad that the unconditional surrender
hero vii be about in fcw days. Per osn,rs, Gran,
writes that Banks entitled TO full credit for thu fa o.
Port Hudson irrespective q tho fall Of vicksburg my
success at vcksburg, he ays, may have expedited
the surreudes Of Port Hudson day two no NOR.
rne garrison wore Starving and updsr Circumstances
could hold ous smother week Let Banks sobe fellow
| have all that belongs 10 hin."
~. .,s.rpv asrertssnsd that Admiral pahxrea xs 40