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1,lz WASHINGTON, April 29, 1859.

RI - WASHINGTON, April 29, 1869.
ABOUT RECRUITING THE ARMY
The recent order issued from the War
Department ordering the opening of re-
cruiting Offices in several Of the principal
cities has given rice to good deal Of spe-
culation, and considerable interest is mani
tested to know the meaning Of this sudden
orderof General Sherman.
Some argue that it looks to an early re-
cognition Of Cuba by our Government; and
others. that trouble is apprehended with
England, growing out Of the settlement Of
the Alabama claims.
It having been ascertained since the
consolidation of the army into twenty
five regiments, as required by o re-
cent act Of Congress, that good many
regiments have not more than one
half the number of men required, and
that in few months the time of enlist
ment of large number of three years
men will expire, thus reducing the army
one-third, it was deemed necessary by
General Sherman, in view Of these facts, to
open recruiting Offices, in order to bring
the army up to the proper standard and
the requirements Of law.
THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
1t is understood that when all the
removals intended have been made in the
Treasury Department the force will then
have been reduced about one-third. Score
tary Boutwell,, it is said, is Of the opinion
that the affairs of the department can be
carried on with better discipline snd more
efficiently than has been done heretofore.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
An opinion has been written out by Com
missioner Delano, which will soon be made
public, in the case Of Assessor Webster,
relative to the tax on brokers.
Nearly all Of the "Friends" recently
appointed superintendent Of the Indians
were at the Interior Department to-day
awaiting orders prior to their departure for
the West. ........
Hon. Henry Vanaerman, commissioner
Of pensions, and Mr.. Mccartney, superin-
tendent of post-ofices, will take charge Of
their respective Offices on Saturday.
Minister Motley is in the city waiting the
return of Secretary Fish to receive his final
instructions previous to his departure for
England.
1t is now said that General Terrell, Of
Indiana, is to be appointed Third Assistant
Postmaster General. ......
Blacque Bey, the Turkish Minister, e1-
poets to take summer residence in New
England.
The testimony taken before the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs, who are investiga-
ting the Paragusyan difficulties, when pub
lished will furnish, it is said, record which
has had no parallel for centuries for un-
provoked and fragrant violation of the i'm
munities of ambassadors and for ferocity
and cruelty.
The Ways and Means Committee, which
has rowing commission, will shortly visit
Canada for the purpose of comforting with
the authorities and the opening of negotia-
tons for new reciprocity treaty, free
navigation of the St. Lawrence, and pro-
lection to the fisheries.
Three Republican Congressman elect
from Connecticut came here and we're ad-
nitted TO seats before the vote was counted
They occupied their seats but few days,
and now claim eight months pay.
WLtJIcE