The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-04

RAsis Idand Regiments, the New York sevenaynzss aua
The New Hsnphrs Second, compose one brigade, under
command Of Colonel BurnAsde. The others win be ~
signed before movement Va made.
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE.
The contest for Speaker has been quite brAk ono to
day. being made by and among friends, aud with rese.
romeo 70 two gentlemen, kessrs Grow and Blair, be-
tween whom there exists the strongest ties Of friend
ship II has, Of course, been conducted In spirit Of
great candor. Mr. Cofax has been urged by his nauer-
friends be . candidate for Speaker, and has a.
lowed his to be used until to day, when, fearing
CONTEST which might result in preventing
an Immediate organization Of the House, he gracefully
withdrew his name, leaving his friends to
act independently in regard 70 the other Can
didates This Is considered favorable 10 Mr..
Grow by his friends, while the supporters Of Col.
Blair view Mr. Cosaxs withdrawal as favorable omen
for their candidate
The State delegations caucsing tonight but there
ID to be general Caucus TO nominate Speaker The
nrst ballot In the House win settle that ques
ton. Mr. CROWS friends are very sanguine of his
election
There has as yet been understanding among the
border State 10 their course in reference 10 the
organization. It s probable that they will act indie
pendenty each for himself. They do not consider that
theirs any partyism in such matters tn this contro
looking To the formation of parties In the election Of Of
Hcers Of the Senate and House.
THE cLKRIsHIP OF THE HOUSE.
The contest for Clerk exciting than that for the
speakershp The other officers Of the House hardly
thought Of, excepting by the candidates them
selves and those who expect to obtain places under them
ARRIVAL OF SENATOR BAYARD.
Senator Bayard, Of Delaware, is m pwn.
SELECTION OF SENATOR'S SEATS.
The Senators now day selected their seats in the
Senate Chamber. General Jim Lane, OF Kansas, pos.
sessed himself Of the seat occupied by jeff Davis
THE REPORTED ABANDONMENT OF THE SIEGE OF
FORT PICKENs.
Nothing authentic has yet been received by the govern
ment respecting the raising Of the siege at Fort Pckens
II has been anticipated, however, by our squadron off
Pensacola for time for Gen. Bragg (rebe has been
assured by high military authority, that it would be i'm
possible for him to take the Fort It is probable that
sufficient force will be kept there by the rebels 10 pre-
vent landing by our forces.
INSPECTION OF FORTRESS MONROE.
The Secretary Of War; General Thomas and corps Of
engineers, If compatible with their public duties, viii
leave here for Fortress Monroe, for the pur
pose Of making thorough examination Of the fortress
and the condition Of Affairs generally It appears there
has been complaint In regard 10 the way matters
are conducted there and Gen s,ot has advised
Butler DESIRES the Secretary of War 10 make personal
inspection, with view Of getting At the facts.
MOVEMENT OF THE FIRST MINNESOTA REGIMENT.
The First Minnesota regiment broke camp this morn
ing and embarked at the Navy Yard on the steamers
Philadelphia and Baltimore for Alexandria, taking all
their camp equipage with them.
ARRIVAL OF THE TwEsTY-FoURrH NEW YORK
REGIMENT.
The Twenty fourth New York regimen. arrived here
about two O'Clock this afternoon and after resting for
few hours eucsmp upon the suburbs Of the
city.
REVIEW OF THE NEW JERSEY BRIGADE.
The New Jersey brigade, composed Of the FIRST Second
and third New Jersey regiments made splendid parade
this afternoon and were reviewed by the President
THE SEVENTY FIRST REGIMENT.
A day or two ego Lieutenant AkIey, Of Company c,
Seventy first regiment surprised by visit from his
company while of duty Stepping out OF his quarters to
ask the Of this mutnous conduct he presented
with sword, In very complimentary speech, to which
he briefly and ebaIrassedly replied. Lieutenant Akley
is an excellent ofser, and well merited such comp
ment. The occasion was very pleasant one
asN. FRBkoNr APPOINTED TO THE COMMAND OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE WEST.
Not~ outstanding former reports and rumors about Ma
or General Fremontb command, It was not until TO-DAY
that conclusion was resched by the government He
has impatienty awaited It's orders, while carefully
framing from expressing preference for any particular
field. he had long interview with the President last
night, and will at leave Washington 10 take com
mand Of the great Western movement.
AWARD OF rHE GUNBoAT CONTRACTS.
The following s-e the parties TO whom TIE building Of
. GaItsat n eRch has been awarded by the
Navy Department. BsltiDa'e, Johu J. A,raa,n
silrniag'op, " TEACHER fhladoJha John Lynn, Jic,H
Srely ana Hcliinan 5trakar New York. Jacob Weaser