Daily national Republican., 1863-11-04
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
The LABoRRRs' sTRIKB.-Monday afternoon
the laborers Of the Treasury again assembled IN
the Temperance Hall. The committee appointed
to walt upon the Secretary OF the Treasury could
designated, but stated that an interview was pro-
missed yesterday morning at O'Clock. The meet
lug then adjourned to meet again yesterday morn
ing and to await the result OF the conference ofhe
Acommittee with the secretary.
The committee returned from tho Treasury about
10 O'Clock and reported that they had an Interview
with the secretary. He does not endorse the
course which the workmen have taken, but sd-
yises them as friend that they had better return
to their lsbors and leave the matter with him. and
he would sec that all affairs were properly ADJUST
cd He did not believe that laborers should insti-
tute strike.
Mr. Pray stated that he 70 one would remain
idle until the Secretary had given a satisfactory
ans Ger. The laborers would have to stand up for
their rights or for nsthing.
F.w. Lstourner, the secretary, said that the
gentlemen were falling into dangerous position.
The secretary advised the workmen their friends
A.. Mr.. Pray-Men Of high oficial capacity general.
1y prove false.
MIR. Lstourner said they must be proved frst.
Mr.. Ross-I cannot speak or advise any Of you
whatso dol I am with you But think that We
all should use our cool and calm judgment.
It was moved and seconded that the resolution
10 await the Communication Of the Secretary In
writing be rescindcd. Adopted.
Mr.. Ross-we have the Secretary's word to 60
TO work, and await the expression Of his opinion.
Mr.. Lstouncr--our president, In the Interview
with the Secretary clung with the greatest tenscy
TO him, until no was compelled to give verbal
expression Of his opinien, and he advised us, a
friend, TO 20 to work and await his decision In
writing.
Mr.. Leach was In favcr OF trusting In the presi.
dent, and II he proved false we will make another
strike.
MT. Laiouner-When we return, let US all go to
work and have nothing to say with the bosses, for
they are compelled to execute orders from higher
authority. 4gs..
Mr.. Ross presumed that there were no men at
work, 40 he understood, except contractors men.
Mr. Pray wished to know whether the Secretary
knew concerning the new order prior to the &C
tion.
E motion was made to the effect that the presi-
dent or committee be Instructed to decide to the
propriety Of the workmen continuing At their
work, and adopted.
The meeting adjourned to meet at O'Clock at
the Treasury Bulldog for the purpose Of going 10
work.
The PRovosT MARsHAL's OFFICE.-A great
many oi our readers, both civil and military, read
daily In the columns OF the city journals things
that have been done In the above-named ofnce. We
now propose to give short account OF how the
business is conducted The officers Of this depart
ment consist OF Capt. II. b. Todd, oi the LIST New
York cavalry, as provost marshal, with four lieu
tenants and Adjutants As assistant officers. Under
them 10 body Of clerks to the number Of fourteen
Lieut.. A. s. Baker, Of the s6th New York volun-
teers, 10 the senior lieutenant, and has general
supervision Of all business done In this Depart
ment. Lieut.. Charles W. Thompson, Of the seth
Massachusetts, 10 the next. His duty IL the COM
initial Of all prisoners (war and state) and desert.
ers to the three prisons under this department,
namely, the Old Capitol, Central Guardhouse, and
Forrest Hall.
Lieut.. WIN. G, Sheen, Of the ssth Mas IL the
third officer. Li,ut. Sc duties are 70 give all
passes to soldiers to pass through the city, give
passes to visit the Old Capitol, Guardhouse, and
Forrest Hail. and also to see to the rebel refugees
who are sent to this city from the army. Lieut..
Carroll d, Wright, Of the 18th New Hampshire
volunteers, 10 the ofacer who has charge Of
the reports from the Provost Guard. He also re-
ceives the reports Of the guards stationed at the
various ferries and bridges. Records are kept at
this once Of the prisoner sent to the Old CAPITOL
The following 10 the number sent during the month
OF October:
State prisoners. H
Prisoners Of war.
Vi itsd States soldiers under sentence. IS
RELEASED puRINo TRE MONTH AND TRANSFERRED
TO OTHER POINTS,
state prisoners
Prisoners of fwar..........".......... .bi<
United Staea soldiers under sentence......... u
A"casen ~ 10 made up assinst each state prisoner
for the use Of the Judge Advocate at the prison
Col, Ingraham, who conducts the examination OF
the prisoners. Full records Of the time, place, and
circumstances Of arrest or capture Of every phi.
roner are kept at the Provost Marshaps once.
Permits are also issued to visitors the prison
Tuesdays and Fridays-averaging about thirty
each day.
The number Of deserters committed to Forrest
Hall prissn, Georgetown, from Sept, 2ist to Oct
3Ist, were ,b6l; forwarded 10 regiments In the
field, Is7o; In Forrest Hall prison, Oct sist, i7s
average per day, 30.
Every record connected with this prison IL kept
at the Provost Marshals office, q full description
of each man, and record ~ the place where and
time when he was arrested. When desertcr 10
forwarded to his regiment, his descriptive list 10
forwarded with him for the Information OF his
c,mm aiiding officer, = duplicate remaining upon
the books OF the Provost Marshaps ofce for future
reference. Capt E.G. Parker, Of Gen. Martindals's
staff 10 detailed for tho examination Of deserters,
to ascertain II any have been upiusly or illegally
arrested.
Captain d. W. c. Jsmes 10 commAndAnt at this
prison. and hss custody OF the prisoners, releasing
and forwarding them TO their regiments, under OF.
ders from the Provost Marshal. Lieut.. Berry, the
eommAndant Of the Central @ Guard-hsuse, renders
a report every morning to Captain Todd - to the
prisoners under his charge. We have thus en-
deayored to give an Idea as to how things are
done. To the many Of our readers who have busi
nessin this department, we hope IL may be Of some
benefit to them. The officers, from the captain to
the humbiest clerk, are perfect gentlemen-politc
and afiable to all who come to them for informa-
ton. The office has recently been newly htted up,
with desks, &C., and now presents neat and cheer
iul appearance. 10.
Address OF GEN. JOHN b. Rooms, VI
TEsrEssEE.-Gen. John B. Rogers, one OF the COM
missioners under the oonnscstiou act addressed
an audience at the Union League rooms last even.
ing. Gen. Rogers has resided In Tennessee for
over nifty years and at one time held position
the staf Of President Andrew Jackson, and has
held other positions In the state government Of
Tennessee. He was one Of the earliest refugees
from that State and pledged his state to hearty
cooperation with the policy OF the Administra.
ton. 81.