The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-12

rior Dem m sort OF Augean STABLE which is
his her cuean task 70 clean or this
be effected without exciting much complaint and remon
strsnce among the victims and their friends; but tho
Secretary calmly pursues his task and doubtless has
good reason for the belief that men, though
lacking experience can better administer the affairs Of
the department than those who have grown gray and
rusty in the service
JEFF. DAVIS.
Dr. Craven, surgeon in charge at Fortress Monroe
sends JeH Davis regular meals from his own table, A
daughter Il the doctor carries the food to tho officer
charge Of Je at regular meal hours, and is by him
passed 10 the prisoner Davis' health and spirits are
much improved.
THE CABINET MEETING.
large batch Of names of rebel army and navy officers
and ex-members Of Congress prepared for Cabinet
action to day. and the probabilities that pre-
Oedent has been established for all applications Of that
GLASS.
The meeting was q short one at the White House TO-
day. and nothing has tanspired concerning the business
transacted
RELEASED BY THE PRESIDENT.
During last week there released from prison sta
tions lieutenant eighty -four non commissioned off,
and I've hundred and ten privates- making total
Of those discharged by President johnson Of lsS0l.
There are now none but sick ones left
THE TRIAL OF MISS HARRIS.
An additional number Of intensely loving letters
read in the Mary Harris trial to-day and also several
dated September, 1858, signed Greenwood the latter
requesting her. friend, to meet him at dsreputable
house in Chicago Miss Devlin, in whose store the
accused was clerk testified to the Grazing effect the
base proposition had the mind Of Miss Harris well
the circumstances which induced the belief that Bur-
roughs whom Miss Harris killed, the author Of the
letters.
NAVAL JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL.
Major John Bolles has received the appointment Of
Solicitor and Naval Judge Advocate General of the Navy
Department.
sURGEoN-IN-CHIEF OF THE NAVY.
Surgeon Phneas J. Horwtz was to-day appointed Chief
Of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Of the Navy De-
partment, in place of Dr. Whelan, deceased DR.. Hor
wz for several years Dr.. whelans assistant, and
ability and long and faithful discharge of the previous
duties of the new chief
SALE OF GOVERNMENT VESSELS.
Several vessels lately attached the East Gulf squad
ron sold at Key West the 2sth Of June, among
them the notorious yacht Wanderer. The squadron is
rapidly being reduced to a small complement.
PERSONAL.
Ex-Judge Marvin arrived from New York this morn
ing and s expected to have interview with President
johnson tomorrow.
PUBLIC LANDS.
Three thousand four hundred and nineteen acres Of
public land were taken up at Iona, Michigan for actual
settlement under the Homestead law in the month of
June last.
CONSUL TO CHINA.
Ex-Brigader General James Herman, Of New York,
yesterday appointed United States Consul TO Chin
Kiang China.
RECOGNITION OF THE CONSUL FOR SAKE COBURG.
The President has recognized Robert Barth, Esq,
Consul Of the Duchy Of SAKE Coburg Gotha at st. Louis
and NJ Svenson Vice Consul Of Sweden and Norway
at New Orleans.
NEW PATENTS ISSUED.
One hundred and twenty three patents issued TO-
day by the Commissioner of Patents