The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-24
GEN ERAL NEWS.
WASHINGTON, March 90, l56,

Lieutenant General Grant arrived here ct two O'Clock
this morning from Philadelphia, special train, in
the midst OF the furious storm which prevailed
during the whole OF last night lie accompanied by
his wife and son, and General Rawlings his chief Of
star and also by Colonel Dhr Major Rawey and Cap
tain Badeau, Of his staff lie also accompanied by
8. r. Beckwith, the head Of his Geographic corps.
Tho party met OF the depot by carriages specially
provided for that purpose BY the proprctors of Wizards
Hotel. which is his headquarters while III this city.
Notwithstanding the late, rather early, hour Of his
arrival, General Grant carly attendance at the
War Department whore he spent most of the day in
sutatton with the Secretary War and the President in
regard military matters future programme OF
operations c the different armies for tho pending
pstgu. ~s.s
4 most excellent and confident feeling has been in.
pprod BY the presence Of the distinguished and popular
hero and ther is general anticipation Of early and
elective movement Of the gallant but hitherto unfortu
nate Army Of the Potomac, now that 1t IL TO be handled
By this uniformly suec ss'ul commander.
During the afternoon he found time, accompanied by
ses Secretary o. War; visit Bradys photograph gal
Gerry whore number OF excellent Kenesses OF the Gene
ea wore taken He has issued order coun;erma ndng
a Of the storm yesterday, II. review which
was 70 have taken place 90 Thursday.
This evening tho General Is privately entertainedby
enc President at tho White House. He leaves early
morow moruing on special train for the front, where
- viii probably remain for the present. engaged in the
wsr Of reorgauizng the Army OF the Potomac aud put
Ting In BAN efficient state Of preparation for the great
work whion Il has 70 accomplish
There mas been Q great rush TO Wizards to day Of
psrsoas DESTROYS to obtain an interview with the fore
nost OF the nation, upon whom the people firmly
believe rests the speedy termination OF the rebellion and
~ salvation OF the nation. He has been most enihu
astioay received whenever he has shown
Nrt ha do nd
hisslio duties and Iabors Of his position, to the
sKousSn Of not strictly appertanng to those
duties.
The excitement and interest Of tue public u.s. posi-
Die, greater than upon his former visit, and he
Shadows everybody and everything else At the
Aatioaas oapits. Were not for the fact being
well known and appreciated BY the people,
Of his desire and determination TO avoid all personal de-
onssratons and gorihcson, he would tonight receive
Amagnincept ovation but this coupled with their good
sense teaches them that IL, under the circumstances,
better 70 restrain their gratuasons until the glorious
results OF his genius and patriotic devotion TO the
OF his country he has confirmed and demonstrated the
sAcs that he and shall be the Moses to lead out OF
wilderness OF the rebellion into the promised Csnsan Of
reunited aud peaceful nationality.
TBR TWO HUNDRED MILLION LOAN.
Villain day two a. all the Assistant Treasurers
oces aud national depostares subscriptions are to be
opened FOR the loan Of two hundred millions OF dol
Ears. Tho instructions sent out today This plan
has been adopted by she Secretary in place OF tho en-
pioymeo OF agents. in the sale Of the Avetwenties.
The bonds for this loan are to be ready BY the LIST II
April They bear Ave per cent interest and are payable
In not less than ten nor more than forty years.
THE RISE IN GOLD.
II 1. argued very strongly that the increase 10 the
premium Of gold Is 70 great extent attributable TO tue
rapid increase Of the National Banks through which the
bonds hitherto issued constantly being converted into
currency. thus daily swelling the amount issued.
THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CURRENCY BILL.
Tho Currency bill OF Mr. Hooker came up in the House
10 day. Analy referred to the Committee Of the
whos and made the special order until Il shall be dis
posed or 1t will doubt be passed substantially
ported By the committee. These amendments have been
prepared with great care and intended 10 perfect
che National Rank act to render acceptable "a the
STATE banks and do away ultimately with the state
pera.ioos.
THR INTERNAL TAX BILL.
II Is probable q week viii sapse before the Committee
OF Ways and Means report the amended internal
ac whch will be thoroughly revised and some Of the
eona entirely rewritten, In order TO clearer under
asrssaadins Of them. Nothing relabs be ascertain
Cd relative 70 the change in taxes the committee have
not yet arrived ct dsnnitive result.
TIE QUOTAS or THE eTArEs.
Tbs table Of quotas published 10 this mornings psrss
Is wrong, 20 far the numbers to DO furnished py
che States Of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Wisconsin, and Minnesota are concerned; for, ss
the table Itself shows, the deficiencies On for.
Gsr calls are NOT yes computed The resson Why
-sAsy ere not yet computed Is that complete 70.
turns Of credits 70 these States have not yss beeu re-
ceived, The numbers 10 DO furnished By the Other
States a. given that table, the quotas under the
call OF March 1884, and deficiencies under oil prevou.
calls The account n made up 70 the LIST or March, OK.
espt Tor Che states above mentioned and h exclusive
veteran volunteers who ro.snlist In the Held =.
THu GOODYEAR PATENT.
The House Committee Patents held meeting to day
y references 70 the Goodyear patent case The
e Tho extension were ready argue the matter az WIS
rse Mr. u. IT, Day, one OF ts determined opponents
but sons Of TIE eastern opponents OF the extension and
abe counsc for tho railroad companies insisted that more
Inme should lie allowed them 10 prepare testimony. ard
k1s 6rst argument Is postponed until April T. Tho com.
bIttee announced 10 purpose 10 recas cs.poay aaa