Washington items.
The Government at Washington is proceeding against the news reporters for some of their revelations and strictures. The Star and Republican are also censured. It is complained that the rebels get the Northern papers almost as early as they are received in Washington,There are 1,000 sick and wounded in the Washington hospitals.
Col. Baker's body has been sent to New York en route for California.
The supply of coal is fast running out, and commands $9.50 per ton, while wood is about the same price per cord. The supply will continue short until the obstructions in the Potomac are removed.
Governor Morgan has created much dissatisfaction in the New York regiments by appointing civilians to command them. The Pennsylvania regiments share in the feeling.
Colonel H. L. Scott, Inspector General, and son-in-law to General Scott, has been retired by the Army Board for physical disability.
The name of Capt. Henry B. Davidson, of Tennessee, has been stricken from the rolls of the U. S. Army.
The destination of the Naval Expedition is still a secret at the North.
McClellan has issued an order for shooting four soldiers for sleeping while on picket duty.
Some soldiers of the New York 33d, committed gross misconduct towards citizens of Louisville, and in consequence, two of them were severely injured. They have also been arrested.
