The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-09

WASHINGTON, Jan. s, 1864.
Acomnunication from tbe Army or the Potomac says -
~ viii crafty every feeling Of humanity and delight
hundreds Of naclad half starved citizens to learn that
40 arrangement has been made and authorized by the
Treasury Department supply the necessares OF life 10
the suffering families within the lines of Army Of the
Potomac Some months ago plan was projected ard
sanctioned by General Meade provided was sustained
BY law TO effect this object; but reference Wash
ngon 4 was found 10 be unauthorized by existing lave
regulating trade and military rules Recently however
another plan was suggested and the Treasury
Department, by whch sanctioned and will shortly
be carried into effect. j is mainly as follows
trade agent has been appointed to seh 10 the esti
tute population provisions clothing and other ueces
saries Of life The mode adopted is, that persons de-
string supplies must present order the Proves,
Marshal General, accompanied by affidavit 0. the mum.
Der IN their families TO be supplied the supplies
desired are not for, and will be furnished TO- any
person or persons engaged in hostes against the United
states The order must be accompanied ny the money
compensate the trade agent against loss by guerilas
scouting parties OF the enemy, Sc-thus in manner
making the recipients themselves guarantee the integ
rty OF transportation. Such stores win be forwarded by
the usual method Of transportation. All citizens orders
General and will be restricted the requirements or
sixty days as the maximum.
The benefits Of this humane arrangement win be ex,
tended from 'be deepges OF WASHINGTON 10 the Rapdan
and from the Blue Ridge h5ri5Wzfdy 70 the 0eUl6s1la
iormen ne ro!spac an rtsppahannock as far as can
ne done WIZ easesy The extent however,, will depend
upon the course taken by rebel gueras ANY
interference or moiestaton by them will greatly crcun
SCRIBE The limits Of this beuesacton The experiment
will be tried 10 the full limits OF the occupation OF this
army and 10 hoped that s humanity viii be fully re-
coeDzed and appreciated by all in against the gov
ernmcnt.
The trade agent appointed by the Treasury Department
John H. Shinker, loyal citizen or Stafford county
well known for his Integrity and philanthropy by his
social position previous 10 the rebellion he having
the writer believes occupied positions OF responsibility
and trust under the state government Under hls infu
ence and agency since the war hundreds have been
iieved r. N the priyaons incident TO armed occupa
ticp. Bis suggestions 10 the Provost Marshal General
have aided largely IN eectiry the present humane pur
pose Those however, without the money OF the
United states are excluded from us benefits and their
number IS large embracing nearly onethird OF the resi-
dent population. Most ~ these, perhaps, innocent
victims OF the rebellion and must either sShrve de-
pend On the soldiers charity proper plan, however,
IS maturing by which these people be supplied But
before IL can be completed hundreds may orfreezc
II has been suggested that the abundant products Of
the North might yield support for the present the
fortunate and destitute OF this section. IN the hopethat
Of the humane editors II large cities viii accept
voluntary contributions for this object, Mr. Shnker kind
y offers 10 disburse TO the needy such money
supplies as may be deposited for that purpose Depots
for citizens supplies will be established at Cupepper
Warrenton and points the railroad hereafter TO be
named In the meartime orders, accompanied by af
davits ard the requisite 81 money, can be de.
posied with Gen. Patrick for his approval.
The came letter from tie army says two and half
niche o Of snow fell last night