A correspondent of the New York Herald writes from Washington-ss In the Navy a rigid scrutiny is going on, and proves to have been much wanted; the Secretary Mir. Branch, appears to have been but little known, and less un- derstood among YOU. Depend on;t his talents, honesty, decision and perseyer- enee will ere long place that Depart ment of the Government, in 8 situation which will confer honor upon him, and the service"