The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-02-13
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, 1896.
THE PEACE MISSION.


lisa noticeable fact that In all tho gasoonading and
sring OF the Southern heart that is in operation at
Richmond, neither Mr. Stevens Judge Campbell
have spoken taken part in the meetings They
advertised to speak at tho Thursday meeting; but Mr..
Stephens lof. for Georgia Wednesday, and nothing
heard from Judge Campbell 1t Is understood hero
that they the folly OF the present demonstrations
and tho nature OF the enthusiasm which pre-
cedes the final destruction swiftly approaching, and
await the subsistence OF the popular frenzy to again at
tempt to what they from tho wreck.
SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF OUR MILITARY
AFFAIRS.
There Is excellent cling here amcng military
and high government officials well private citizens
In reference to the situation Everything Ia working
well could BIO wished, and the prospect OF speedy
elimination Of the rebellion brightens daily. No doubt
Is entertained that Branchvillc is in the poseg ion
OF General Sherman and the evacuation of Charleston
follows speedily necessity. Aus usa IL at Shergans
mercy whenever 10 suits his purposes take IT, ana
Mobile Is ready II surrender whenever summoned lee
is bc!cagrcred in Richmond and no dou5 Is now
preparing to evacuatc, the only question bcir.;
where no go 10 prolong tho contest,
tho only hope that remains being keep the cont
along until the patience OF the loyal States is exhausted
II IL we'll understood here that neither Davis Lee
rely upon tho spasmodic enthusiasm developed at Bic
mond, which thus far has met with response else
where for substantial aid in carrying on the 1t is
fully evel that the end is n. hand and that the next
three months will witness tho virtual destruction OF the
military power or the rebellion.
THE DRAFT TO BIZ ENFORCED THIS WEEK.
Fifty days having expired since the last call for thrc,
hundred thousand men, tho draft will b. enforced in
most Of the districts during the present week 1t Ia all
important that the ranks should bc filled up the
spocdict mode Of crushing the rebellion and restoring
peace and union 10 thl country
DESTRUCTION OF BLOCKADE RUNNER oFy CHARLES
The Navy Department has received communication
announcing the destruction OF blockade runner or
Charleston shc discovered aground by the Potomac
and the wamsutta, Of tho outside blockade which
sells made toward her when she abandoned and fired
by the crew. She Is complete wreck, being burned
cntirsly out Her hull Is OF iron.
SATISFACTORY MANAGEMENT OF THE sEvES-rnIRTY
LOAN.
The rapid Increase OF subscriptions the thirty
loan, under the management OF Jay Cooke affords mut
satisfaction. He is overwhelmed with applications from
bankers and others for agencies His arrangements arc
nearly all made and II is believed that whole amount
OF seven thrtes be disposed OF in from sixty TO
ninety days, thus anordng material and much needed
relief TO the Treasury.
NEW YORK CITY TO BE THE HEADQUARTERS FOR
PURCHASING CATTLE FOR THE ARMY.
New York being the metropolitan city OF the nation
government has determined have the headquarters for
purchasing and contracting for cattle permanently To-
Gated there Captain A. l. Carlton, Of Vermont, Com.
mssary OF Subsistence for nearly two years at the head
OF tho Monument Yard In this cly, has been ordered
there take charge OF this work In the discharge Of
his duties here Captain Carlton has high reputa
tion for integrity and Judgment
MEETING FOR THE RELIEF OF WHITE REFUGEES
WITHIN OUR LINES.
The American Union Commission hold public meet
ing the Capitol tonight TO OF relief for
the white refugees within the military lines OF tho Union
and Of the impoverished and suffering oyaliss in East
Tennessee and other localities which have been devas.
tatcd by the war Postmaster General Dennson presided
The meeting addressed by Rev. Dr. Thomson, OF New
York Colonel N O. Taylor, Of East Tennessee Senator
Dootle and others.
SICK AND WOUNDED IN MILITARY HOSPITALS.
The whole number OF sick and wounded In tho dif.
feren military hospitals throughout the country on the
31st Of January last was little over seventy. nine
thousand
coLoRED PREACHER oFFIcIArEs AT the RE-
LIGIoUs SERVICES IN THE REPRESENTATIVES,
HALL.
Tho Row Dr. Garnet Of New York. coorod preacher,
ocaed in tho Hall Of the House Of Representatives TO-
day. much y the disgust Of some Of those who attend