The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-08

vsr q hs confirmation although Mr.. Clay b undsskea
70 b not particularly friendly 70 the Premier
TEE RIoa SILVER AND corrus MINES o. ARIZONA
TERRITORY.
Arsosa. jas orgssxed Territory, contains 10 90
square mies and 10 therefore larger than three States "
'"e SIZE o. ONO Is said by those WHO have spent seve.
RAJ wears there TO contain and richer silver and
copper moes than any Territory under the government
1oad rs alo found IN many parts Of the Territory
Hostile Indians have heretofore prevented extensive
operations IN tho mines but government sach
shout TO be established they wit be- ,lv asv s,,- II
assorted by persons who have opport les 10 form
correct judgement that the richs SILVER mnes or tbs
world are found m Arizona There 500 troops now
there and Il IL probable that the aumber vxu -, 80.
| largely increased
| THs REBEL MAys ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE To s.os
AOND.
About two months ago the HgRaLD directed N. as,,,
ton Of the governments to the route fr
Baltimore TO secess via the Chesapeake Say. the west
Maryland peninsula and the st. Marys aud Potomac
rivers Colonel Baker, Chief OF Government Detectives
here has been keeping sharp eye these points since
the appearance OF the HsRALps reminder and Ruds IL
suggestions worthy Of consideration Wore squadron Or
two Of cavalry placed Colonel Bskers disposal some
important captures might be made in the neghborlood
Great Mills and Milestone on the Patuxeut ThoagA
forces have looked in at Ieonardtown glance tho
| 10 no soratnixod constantly.
THE PERUVIAN GOVERNMENT AND F0REY0s FLAGS.
Ocia notice has been given Of the Of the Pc
ruvisu government that foreign flag may enjoy
all tho privileges OF the national mercantile marine re-
naming subject to the laws and regulations Of the Custom
House.
THE NORTH OVERLAND EXPEDITION.
The report OF Captain James L. Fisks North Overland
Expedition submitted 10 the House Monday. 1t vas
nm Ov0r n Az
route from Fort Beuton, Dacotah Territory part q
which surveyed by the late anented General Ste
vens 1t Is accompanied by very interesting Journal
The expedition unusually successful, aud the route
was found TO he exceedingly practicable. The Indians
the route especially the Assnniboines, bold end
defiant evidently in anticipation OF thu Sioux
severe chassemeut OF the latter tribe he deems 10
polite and necessary He reports that the wagon ROAD
Of Captain Mulian, from Fort Benton walla wana
passable but sadly needs repairs Crasshopper Dig
| gings be left a party Of emigrants, VINO gave
| him reliable information OF the great wealth
| Of those gold mines, and statements thaS
| thousands Of miners at werk there, aud many
claims yielding from $50 to 800 por day for each
Grasshopper river is tributary Of the Jefferson
fork OF the Missouri river.
DECISIONS IN THE SUPREME COURT.
II officially stated in the Supreme Court FRI
day that the Judges have been engaged for several days
i
argued before them and that their time will be similarly
occupied until next Tuesday, when their opinions win ~
delivered. II will be recollected that the questions a
prize and blockade involved these judicial prooee
| ings,
| NAVAL ORDERS.
Commander Sartori has been ordered to the steasn
sloop Portsmouth, Lieutenant Selden 10 the COM
naud Of the storeshp Falmouth Paymsster Thornton
the frigate Sabine Paymascr Dennston to the stsam
sloop riconderoga. Acting Assistant Surgeons CLIFFORD and
Osgood TO the Mississippi squadron.
A GERMAN CENTRAL CLUB IN WASHINGTON.
II Ia understood that the German political societies II
the ,untry have general club here who engineer III
Official appointments and keep sharp lookout for the
interests Of the Germans in tho United States be
Ieved that they potential the nomination Of their
countrymen to Office under the government.
| c0LoRED TROOPS.
The following ofacers have been appointed by the
Secretary Of War TO examine and report upon for
coiored troops which Mr. Stanton instructed General
/ Casey to PREPARE
Brigader General George Gordon, President.
Colonel George L. Willard, Twelfth New York volun-
Major Frederick Townsend, Eighteenth UDned States
infantry.
THE MILITARY ROADS IN VIRGINIA.
The military roads in Virginia are still In horrible
condition. In consequence Of the frequently recurring
| storms.
/ TIE NEW COURT or CLAIMS JUDGES.
The appointment OF additional Judges Of the Court of
Claims opposed by Senator Hale but he thAs
certain lame ducks be provided for who had falsa
| under the popular condemnation at the elections.
| MILITARY REMINIscENCE
II just year ago when such terrible rains a we
now have General AcCleans army forced by faaa-
teal camors to break up their encampmen and start for
the peninsula No mercy then shown the soldiers
who for days, and weeks exposed tho
suffering arising from premature movcment.
THE PRESIDENTIAL LEvEg.
Notwithstanding the inclemency the weather to DAY.
the weekly morning reception OF the President Mrs.
Lincoln attended at least as numerousiy usual.
These receptions 10 be continued until the list Of April
THE MILITARY ExPEcrANTs HELD SUSPEND
Contrary to expectation. additional military uonia-
ons sent in TO the seaaie to-day and the u
excitement among expecants is greatly increased.
The delay in presenting nominations for the action Of
the Senate will proong its session greatly beyond
time which Senator's yesterday believed would concioAs
its abors
THE TERRITORIAL OFFICERS FOR ARIZONA.
Hon. John A. Gasby to-day nominated by tho Pro
sdent for Governor, and Richard c. Mccormick ESQ.,
Secretary Of the Territory Of Arizona, md Hon. JON
NJ Goodwin, Chief Justice OF the same Territory.
RECOVERY or SENATOR HALE.
Senator Hale, who has been suffering two three
weeks by Illness, has resumed his duties In the
Senate
THE NEW orFrcE OF COMPTROLLER OF TIE Gun,
EENCY.
Thos W. olcott, OF Albany, has been appointed Comp
troler OF the Currencyan important Office created under
the amended Revenue law
TEE SMALLPOX IN THE CATHOLIC ORPHAN AsYLUN.
More than sixty Of smallpox have occurred 10 the
Catholic Orphan Asylum In this city, but under kind and
skiful treatment every patient has recovered.
GENERAL sAxToy AND THE SOLDIERS THE D.
PARTNEST OF THE SOUTH.
Reliable military information has reached hero thai Tho
eele Of the white soldiers very great against Geoel
saxton OF prominent part he has takea
organizing black regiments.
TRIRTY.EIGHTH CONGREss. II