New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-08
The rer hrts win ha made ~ date sucb ~ WI ''' ' "
tht pa .smcnts beiny Dsdo.
~ <pos, Of the Secretary OF Wr -, ,s,,.r, C.,,,ai
| m.supsomos WedneSd ny, Jan. lst1.
WhsMhGTos. WedneSd ay' Jan u iso''
THE RAILROADS TO EEW-YoRK.

~ %5cs, Of the Secretary OF Wri - ,s..,, f;.,.,ai
Wtsuneros wedneSd ay, Jan t. lst].
TUE RAILROADS TO EEW-YoRK.
Tie railroad companies between tiiis Guy anu
Now Yorh have TINS far enggosse" the at'eA'ioh Vi NV
Uouse. The nishars on tie route seem 70 DC seoipu
hating as The train due last hight did not rchch ne'e III
,is nornnr end todsys train was several hours late
owing 20 the baerage-car being allowed to run OF 'he
boot a, How're 20 Grace into the river. Representatives
~ be railroads are here yainy striving to appeate tIe
nonular feeling created against them by recent uei's
ard nv want Of accommodation Postmaster u"herh'
ploir win tomorrow make report in reply to Senator
snmney. resolution In which the establishment 81
nw po.a route between the two cities is recommended
L GTNERAT TRANSFERRED.
Gen. Brown. in command ut Norfolk, having
been applied for by Gen. Meade viii be transferred 10
o command In the Amy Of the Potomac. Cen "Cizei
u;l nrobablv succeed Cen Brown ut Norfolk.
TuE REPORT OF THE SANITARY COMMISSION
The animal report os the Sanitary Commits
sion now in course Of preparation. will form an exceed
insy interesting narrative Of the iaboTs Oh 'he
during the year. No general or partial statement has
before been printed showing the humber or kind OF ari
c.es issued. and the following detailed account viii
prove interesting:
Since the 6r.t formation Of tie Field Relief Corps Of
tie sanitary Commission in the Army OF the foionc
NJ Boonshoro, Md July il. 1863, In addition 10 VIC
four wagonloals Of first sent forth OF Mncn 40
account vas made Tie following articles .a,e poon
issued through It's agents up TO the eioseo 'Ne 'A'
1863:
brandy yum end whiy 1906 bottles foreign aud domestic
wine N bottles; Jaaacs sin'ss 100 90; ~. nnnnd1
corn .arch Sc. asa pounds son cracker ~ pHsi
pcbe 40 walls je.e' to jf atea run, - o1'' al DO
'.gl, IL, z
tnn.ruis lilo gallons tonstoes lao cans shirt woo ana
IA a. a., biani,s and quilts 226o; pios. cs-es liz
AanlAerchicl., L<, tin cup, l24i towels -, ii'i,
6.3 lo~s, 9u sheets, iol'i woikpas'' -'"' p"'Ae'' "
AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR MASSACHUSETTS,
The full complement Of Agricultural Scrip due
the State Of Massachusetts,, comprising 2..O pieces
and covering 10000 acres has been mailed from the
General Land Once 20 the Governor at Boston.
BUFFALO MEAT FOR TIE ARMY.
Some person writes from the West to the
Commissioner OF Iudian Affairs asking il the treaties
with the Indians prevent HIN from gathering together
10 GO huocs which he proposes drive to the near
eel point Of railroad communication, the object being t.
supply the army with buffalo meat.
EXAMINING SURGEONS.
The Commissioner of Pensions has appointed
the following Examining Surgeons: Dr. james b. Cole
an. Trenton, n j.; DR.. Chas W. Heiasiead. Gslens
IL Or. {. J. Tish.ron. Lebanon. Ohio Dr. Geo. w
Cook, Syracuse, n. \.
60 toe Associated Press.
WARRINGTON, Wednesday, Jan. 9. lsc4.
THE srEAM-FRIGATB NIAGARA.
Some remarks having appeared in the news
Iulers eDout tie diserrng OF tie stoamfrisae Mig
ara and the statement made that the extraordinary
weight Of metal on board sunk the vessel low .hai
che was almost useless it is proper 10 say thai she has
been reduced oneL1f in her battery. because mon M
scarce and because by this 3oJ taken from her com
PIGMENT. She now draws only four inches more than
when she went to China. and "a inches less than when
she carried tie Atlantic cable. She is 800 tuns larger
than the Minnesota class Of frigaies and draws on"
foot more water or tree feet less than the Ga East
ern
COURT-MARTIAL SENTENCES.
4 General Court-Martial held in the Army Of
tie Potomac has recently passed tho following zen
fences:
Major F. A. Aud,r.on 9Th H.wYoIk Cavalry, for .b'epce
without leave behavior before the enemy and oohd lei IN
becoming oce and gentleman 10 be d'''ed the service
F., Lieut. Robers p Porter Sd Indiana Cavalry for drurt
enn.ss and conduct 10 tie ire 4dc. q 5000 odr ana o'
cp.ne to be dismissed he service Of ihe tnted sts'''
THE EXTENSION or THE TrMB PoR BousTiEs.
The following j. the resolution reported from
the Committee on Military Affairs by Senator Wilson;
,hofed 10 extend non the sth day Of January 1885, 10 e
oh day February soi the ,i,ae Of "a, ~. m 'ie 's
veteran. who NV h.sn IN ne military service OF H. niea
STATE. or nro months hsya been honofsby dtcttT "a
40 10 Lose veteran. in tie fevic. under cnH suts ioi
ire or more yrsss who may retnt for three yesfs OF
dYrs IRE war IN the companies regiments 10 which He
.log aud WHO may hsye tie date OF such Te'fl.tneAi
than ycnr 90 each 70 oihef persons VIC
may voluntarily ,nis, 10 the regular volunteer seTsice Of
hg nied s..es for tho u three yrsr. during the
war and who be accepted for such service p rhc
1he EnIoluent bl introduced Yesterday was report
ed to-day from the Senate Military Committee. with
amendments one Of which strikes out tie provision au
thorizing transicral from enrolment TO another
upon change Of resi9ence The rnpoftan, change
Is the striking out Of tho Communication clausc. The
penalty for receiving pay for certificates Of disability,
or Any services under this set is increased from $500 TO
$500 one half to 80 to the Informant and the other half
to the United sIaies.
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
The following named gentlemen compose the
Financ. Committee Of tie Senate: NJ. Iosscndon,
Chairman and Messrs. Sherman. Howe, Cowan. CLARK
Van Wrinkle. and Conncss.
RHfORT CONCERNING CLERKS IN TIE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT.
Col. Baker made known n week or more ago
to the As.san, Secretary OF the Treasury Department
fscts which Lad come ~ his knowledge ofccting the
official character o. persons connected si that Depart
ment
These fac,s were communicated 10 the Secretary Of
tic Treasury and lie requested tho Secretary OF VA
10 detail Col Baker for service in the prosecution Of
further Inquiries Ia relation to the SUBJECTED parties
The Secretary 0. War gave the required order. and
Col Baker placed by the Secretary Of the Treasury
under the dfeotion Of the Solicitor OF the TIeasury
with Instructions TO neglect means and spare ef
forts to make thorough and complete examination re-