The New York herald., 1865-01-24

1no Exchange OF Prisoners Of War
Placed in General Grants Hands,
&C., &C.. &c.
WAsHNGToS. Jan %, 1866.
OPPOSITION OF TIN RADICALS TO THE PEACE
MOVEMENTS.
The opposition Of tho radical republicans to the peace
movements OF Mr. Blair and others cropped out in tho
Senate to-day In the resolution Of Mr. Clark denouncng
all such advances towards peace and reunion until the
rebels lay down their aud for mercy This op-
position has been gaining headway for several days
past, and Its manifestation in the Senate now
Is caused by the increasing apprehension that
something may grow out of these reports which were
first regarded merely ornamental attempts at dpo-
macy 1t is in the nature of notice to the President
and Cabinet of what Is expected of them by the more
radical portion of the party 1t is probable that this
movement will produce any serious effect upon the
President than the private admonitons from the same
parties with which he has been favored since Mr. Bars
second departure. Action was not pressed upon the
resolutions to-day, and is not probable that they
pass even in the Senate AMI certainly they could not
in the House. Senators Harlan and Wade are urging
rejection of all peace measures and oppose an ex
change OF prisoners and advocate vigorous prosecution
Of the and retaliaory an Offset to the
barbarty displayed by the rebels their treatment Of
Union prisoners
RUxoRED RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY FEssENpEN.
II was currently reported here to-day that Mr. Fessen
den to resign Immediately in order that successor
might be appointed, and the financial policy Of the gov
ernment for tho next fiscal year be marked out and the
necessary legislation be adopted before the termination
OF the prasent Congress- Inquiry however, has failed
elicit any confirmation of this rumor.
A GENERAL EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS TO BE EF-
FEoTED-THE WHOLE MATTER IN THE HANDS OF
GENERAL GRANT.
It appears from a communca alton Of the Secretary Of
War that the entire Of exchange Of prisoners
is now placed in the hands of Lieutenant General Grant
and that although only partial exchanges thus far
been made there is to believe full exchange will
soon be effscted
THE CORRESPONDENCE IN REFERENCE TO THE Ex-
CHANGE OF PRISONERS OF WAR.
Tho Secretary Of War sent the following letter tho
Spcaer which referred to the Committee Military
Anain-
WAR DErARrxENr. WASHINGTON Jan. 2i. 1865.
Sm-In answer to the resolution of the House Of Re-
pre- enttyes Of the 2st OF December calling for the
respondencc in reference TO exchange Of prisoners
have the honor to submit herewith the report Of the
Adjutant General, together with such communications
upon the subject have not herctore been published
The correspondence of General Butler details the action
In regard TO the exchange Of prisoners under the authority
conferred upon him by order of the War Department
On the 18th Of Octob the subject of hanges was
placed undcr tho direction Of Lieutenant General Grant
with full authority 10 take any steps he might deem
release cXChang0
rites He Instructed that it the desire Of the
RSsdent that no efforts consistent with national honor
shoud DO spared to effect the prompt reeass Of all
.soldes and loyal persons in captivity to the
rebels a. prisoners Of or on any other grounds and
sct N tho premises hc should deem right and proper
shat time continued in his charge and such efforts have
been made as he de med proper TO obtain the release Of
our prsoners An arrangement made for the supply
OF our prson the articles TO be distributed under tho
direction OF ofccrs parolcd for that purpose
and the spending priv leg extended ths rebel
authorities In ordr to afford every facility for relief
special exchanges have bon offer whenever desired
behalf Of our prisoners. Such exchanges have, in
Few Instances bc permitted BY the rebel authorities
but in many others they have been denied iarre
number OF exchanges, incl ding all tie sick, has
been effected within recent perod. The Comnissary
detailed report OF all tho exchanges that have been
Accomplished since the general exchange ceased.
soon completed The last communication
OF General Grant gives ason to believe that full and
Il also appears from his statement that weekly supplies
are furnished 10 prisoners and distributed by ocers
OF selc ton. His letter s suboned follows
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNr1ED STATES,
WASHINGTON, ID. G., Jan. 21, 1865 !
Hon. e. M. STANTON Secretary of War
sR-I have authorized Colonel Milford agent Of
change TO renew negotiations for the exchange Of all
prisoners held by either party The first interview
bctween our agent and tho rebel agent Colonel 0uld,
has already been had. No do bt but that arrange
ment will be entered into Indeed, the strength of
that nterriew, an exchanges limited one-is now
U. =. GRANT, Lieutenant General.
Pa--we are sending supplies to our prisoners, at
least weekly They arc received by officers OF orr own
selection released federal prisoners who distribute them
directed. U.s.G.
Supplies furnished by friends Of prisoners are also
forwarded In the same manner The nature Of the sup
plies authorized to be furnished by individuals is spec
hed In tho annexed order of the Department
Very respectfully your obodient servant,
EDWIN NJ STANTON,
Secretary OF War
To Hon snurrxR ccIyAx, Speaker Of the House of Re-
representatives..
THE DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL.
The conference committee on the Deficiency Appro-
prission bill failed TO agree and a is ordered
The hith tho appropriation 10 pay the twenty
cent additional 10 the employees Of the House voted at
the last session.
THE FUNERAF OIL GENERAL wHEELocK.
Bngadicr General wheelocks funeral this afternoon
wss quit imposing His body escorted 10 the depot
by tho Twelfth regiment Veteran Reserves 1t will be
forwarded to Boonvllo N " in charge Of the Generals
con.
MORE PAY WANTED.
The numerous petitions from army and government
employees for increased compensation having vsi
Bile effect. Thousands OF presented in
the Senate to-day. Ono result the introduc-
ton, by Mr. Wilson, Of a bill to raise tho
Communication price of rations for officers in the field from
thirty to fy cents and proposing to pay all volunteer
officers who remain In the service to the end Of the war
three months additional salary when mustered out.
POLITICIANS FLocKiSG TO WASHINGTON.
Alarge number OF politicians coming from all parts OF
the country, have arrived hero might II s evident
that some important political movements on foot
GEs. SINGLETON NOT RETuRNDD Iron RICHMOND.
The report prevalent hero day of the OF Cen
Singleton from Richmond is premature. His friends do
not expect him for several days yet
RATIFICATION o. TREATIES WITH INDIANS.
The Senate has ratified the treaties with the North
western bands Of Shoshone Indians establishing peace
and friendship, the several bands spulatng that hos
tHlies and all deprcdaons upon the cnigrant trains
the mail and telegraph lines and upon ciiizcns Of tho
United States within their country shall ccase The
boundaries Of their country, claimed and occupied
by them are as follows:-on the north by tho middle
OF the Great Desert the west by Stcptoe Valley on
Aha aonfh hv Ircnn Monni iaina. md