The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-03
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

In COIN.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has decided 70 pay in
coin the loan Of 1872 amounting TO dollars due
yesterday. All bonds TO be redeemed be transmit
ted TO the Secretary OF the Treasury endorsed by the To-
gal holder the United States the reception Of which
At the department they will be referred to the first audi
tor and promptly settled Drafts principal and I'M
terest the assistant nearest the residence
Of the will be transmitted to the legal holder in the
usual manner.
THE FINANCIAL MEASURES OF CONGRESS-.
The Committee OF Ways and Means prepared to
port the important bills to emanate from them at
the beginning OF the reassembng OF Congress- They viii
make fewer changes in the bill submitted by Mr. Chase
than anticipated.
The best information day concerning financial mat
tiers is that plan Of getting along by using sort OF
currency bonds Of small denominations with interest
coupons attached is finding favor. further issue
Of Treasury notes Ia necessity but the bank
Interest in Congress- make large concessions to
Mr. Uhase's policy 1t is felt by government officials who
are thoroughly versed in currency matters past and
present, that most Congressman have neither the
knowledge the disposition to put squarey before
the country the necessary measures to keep up the
government credit.
THE PRESIDENTS EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION.
Tho uttcrance OF the Presidents Emancipation Procla
has occasoned less excitement than was expected
II exempted the slaves
Southern States exemption otherwise made in nearly
all the portions Of border slave States known TO be
loyal given great satisfaction TO the border State
here.
THE REPORTED RESIGNATION OF GENERAL BURN
sIDE-rHE SUPPOSED CAUSE.
There is a report In that General Burnside has
resigned that General Hooker TO take his place in
command OF the Army Of the Potomac 1t is beloved
that General Burnside has been DESTROYS Of recrosng the
Rappahannock and having another battle with the rebels
He has been strongly in favor OF this since the
disaster has been opposed by the other generals in
the field On Wednesday, General Burnside was in town
and urged his plan upon the President, who, Is stated
positively refused TO allow the movement to be made
THE CAMPAIGN IN THE SOUTHWEST.
For some past the opinion has been expressed by
the highest military authorities here that the decisive
battles Of this winters campaign to be fought in
the Southwest The battle Of Murreesboro was thorc
fore, no SURPRISE Expressions have been uttered by
those authority showing that they not entirely
satisfied with the result of this battle decisive even
were the uninterrupted navigation OF the
Mississippi river. 1t would be necessary to defeat
and utterly grand armies OF The rebels before
would be able TO claim any decisive victory
THE BILL ADMITTING WEST VIRGINIA INTO THE
UNION SIGNED By THE PRESIDENT.
II Is stated positively by Virginia members Of Con.
forty eight counties CT Western Virginia State to
be called ssKanawha" 1t is reported that in announcing
the fact lie said he had "lad aside his overcoat aud
gloves, and intended to be President for awhile
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL BUTLER AND STAFF
General Butler staff arrived here this evening aud
took lodgings the National. The fact created much
sensation in the city The radicals for putting him In
a most prominent position
rHE COLONIZATION or NEW YEARS DAY-TnE rnEsI.
DENTS RECEPTION, ETC.
New Years Day was universally observed here yeser
Aay as a holiday. The weather bright, bamy and
springiikc. The fsstvisy general, but the dark
shadow the prevailing goominess Of our public Affairs
aavo tho enjoyment Of the occasion subdued tone
Amidst kindly greetings and wishes for "Happy New
Year, were mingled cevout aspirations that the
coming months may bring change in tho condition o
our country and sign OF restoration OF the Union
and the constitution and an end to the horrid war
The receptions were begun by the visit OF the officers
Of the army and navy the President. This ceremony
took place at eleven O'Clock Tho officers Of the navy
'u tosgey including enormous chapeaux and cumbrous
opauces assembled the Navy Department, and those
OF the army in their palmer uniforms. at the War DC
parent whence preceded by the heads OF the respec
tive departments they proceeded in body to present
he annual compliments to the Commander inChici o.
che army and navy. There were about two hundred
ulcers in this procession, among whom were General
q
Tho mos; striking feature Of tho Presidents reception
was the visit Of the foreign Minister'S who appeared IN
grand costume, attended by their families. They APP
pearcd ut the White House carly hour previous o.
the admission of the great Of the people, Among
guests Lord Lyons, Mons Mercier, Mons he
Stoecki senior Tassara, ChovaIier Husemau, Baron Won
Gerolt Mons Berghmans, Acting Minister from Belgium
Count Piper, Mr. schleden, senior Romero. Chcyaler
Betinatti, Seniors Barrcda Asia Buruaga Lisxboa Her
ran Yrisssri and Molina. Thus all the principal govern
ments or Europe and South America were
represented, presenting brilliant cortego seldom wit
messed except upon New Years Day large crowd
rounded gates OF the White House to witness the
and exit OF the foreign Minister'S In fun costume
In accordance with custom, at the great gates Of
the white House thrown Open and for two hours
tide OF humanity composed Of all sexes ages and
conditions poured through the main entrance and out
by improvised passage and stairway through Of
the windows OF the East Room. The President occupied
position the Blue Room, and coureousy shook hands
with the thousands OF visitors, who presented by
Marshal Iamon who stood beside Mr. Lincoln and moet
admirably performed this duty OF the Marshals Office
Secretary Seward visited formally by all the repre-
senatves Of foreign governments and until three O'Clock
by an ncessant stream Of citizens anxious TO present
thar compliments TO the distinguished Premier He
assisted In the entertainment Of his guests his dasgh
ter and Mrs. Frederick Seward.
The elegant mansion Of Secretary Of the Treasury
also throngcd with visitors, among whom wore
Dotted all the prominent foreign Ministers and officers Of
the army aud navy. Mr. Chase received his numerous
visitors with all that elegant suavty manner for which
be Is noted Miss Kate Chase celebrated for her WANING
yracsuoess and charming coursousnsss, aided BY her
youngest and Miss Parsons, Of Columbus, Ohio
contributed 70 the pleasure Of the guests who came 70
wish happy new year 10 this Interesting family.
Secretary Stanton waited upon by the officers Of
The army body preceded By Ges Halleck, and was
also visitsd by crowds u citizens.
Attorney General Bates also receiving. and the
hons hero was equal that Of any other Of the cabne,
Ministers.
On account OF recent deaths In the family neither
Secretary wenss the Postmaster General received
company
The Mayor and City Postmaster also held levses, and
their mansions crowded all day by visitors who
found there not only courteous reception but most
ntogant rnt ainmcot