New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-27

n daily session. To-day they had before them
Gems Mcdowell, Heiptzleman and Franklin.
The Committee are trying to get at the cause
Of The Bull-Run disaster. and where the re-
sponsibIty belongs. They intend also to in
stitusc a rigid inquiry into the Balls Bluff dis
aster.
-THE ILLNESS OF GEMS. MCCLELLAN AND MARCY
Doctors Leon and Marcy, brother OF Gen
eral Marcy, reached here to-day, having come
on expressly from New-York City to attend
General Mcclellan and his Chief. STAFF, who
have been confined to their beds for several
days. They report that both are getting on
well, and that General Mcclellan will be in
ais saddle by Saturday or Monday next.
TIE DEFENDERS OF LEXINGTON REORGANIZED.
Adjutant-Gen. Thomas urged upon the Presi-
dent tho justice of reorganlziog COL Mulgan's
regiment and Col Msr-halfs lst Illinois Cav
airy, which we're captured at Lexington, and
80, by force of law, disbaoded His represen
tations prevailed. The officers and men who
fought so well are restored to their commits
-sIous and pay, and will again take the field in
Missouri against the Zoe.
At : O'Clock this evening a fire was discov-
cred in the Government stables on ID street,
Dear the Observatory. 1t spread with great
rapidity. and soon euveloped several of the
long sheds As many Of the horses were
turned loose as possible, but some could not
oe reached and others would not leave toe
stalls. Upward of two bundred were burned.
At e a,A
siderable, and the fire was only stopped by
tearing down number Of sheds. One dwell
ling house was burned to the ground, and an
other severely injured. The horses escaping
the flames were wild with fright, and ran 10 all
directions at the top of their speed, causing
great confusion among the fremeb ard specta-
tors. Many were captured by the soldiers aud
tesmsters, but others wandered TO distance
aad may never be recovered, and some too
lady injured 10 survive, die niserably in aoja-
cent lots.
The fire, which Is said to have been caused
by the cvertarnipg vf isnterl, iIiuu,iBed the
heavens for miles around, and attracted Wis
itOrs from all parts of The city.
The I'd aud Sd Regular Infantry and 5th
Cavalry, part of the provost guard, rendered
good service, and, with the aid Of the team.
sters aud citizens, the fremen and engines
being useless arrested the conGagration. The
total loss TO the Government is estimated at
$4,000.
This 10 another brood hint 10 tie Govern.
ment Of the necessity of having steam fre-eu.
gipes in Washington, II was announced some
eixo since that one steamer bad been ordered
from Ne@-York and one from Philadelphia.
Franklin Engine Company Nc. 4, consisting
chiefly OF Governments employees, has petitioned
for ttird 1t is believed that with three en-
sines the work could he done. Why ale they
not here
HEAVY Guns RECEIVED.
The Navy Department is receiving thirty
Dahlereen gans of the heaviest cslber every
week, which are Immediately mounted on
beard the new gunboats and other war vessels.
TIE sAuLT ST. MARIE CANAL LOCKS.
The force sent by AdjntautCeneral Thomas
10 protect tie locks of tie Sault st. Marie
Canal was two cornpa9ies of the Mounted
Rifles recently parcled 10 Texas. The sense of
foucr, too frequently over.nies in the regi-
nents from Texas, canno! possibly take ofense
1t this service.
ARMY UNIFORMS.
The Secretary Of War has diTecled that the
uiniform trowsers at regimental officers aud en-
listed men be sky-blue mixture; the welt for
.fficers and stripes for Bon-commssioned Off
GERS of infantry of dark blue. The Secretary
has also ordered that whenever enlisted Dfep
or volunteers arc separated from their ccmpa-
MES on furloughs, on detached service, or in
hospitals, they be, furnished with descriptive
lists on which is shown all the data affecting
their pay clothing, accounts, &c. The nnuner
-ous applications for transfer OF soldiers from
one regiment or company t. another would, if
complied with, cease confusion in the records
and be iniurious to the future interests Of the
soldiers themselves. Such transfers will nos
bepceforth BE- made.
A uUMBUG PETITION.
The London Cour Journal Of u recent date
ssys: "A secoud petition has been received
from the inhabitants of Maine, praying for
remuneration to ber Mnjesty's dorninions."
IMPENDING BATTLE IN KENTUCKY.
The latest adyices from Kentucky indicate
tbst Gen. Buell. viii fgnt battle, and WIN o
victory, before New Years day.
THE FINANCIAL BILL.
The Financial Bill, which the Committee on
Navs md Means IA preparing will, il is be-