The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22

tors was hed to repleon At half past o'clock A. NJ
courier arrived announcing TO General Mccall that Ge
neral Mcclellan approaching the review ground with
the modest message from the the former having
the customary salute due his rank. In few minutes
after General Mcclellan and staff, escorted by
Companies and b Of the Second United States
Dragons under the command Of Captain Low and Lieu
tenant Tompkns gaoped the ed and proceeded
to eligible spot indicated by large regmenta field
COLOR and directly facing the of the Of troops
The Generals stat formed each side Of him, and the
escort formed line directly in the All things being
In readiness General Mccall gave the command prepare
for review. Ranks opened arms presented and the
line Officers took post few PAGES in advance Of their
companies General Mcclellan then rode the right and
front Of the First DIVISION and review the
troops As he reached the right the line the regmenta
0olors were dropped, and each regmenta band
the reviewing officer pessed played soul-stir-
ring and patriotic mir The General reviewed each
regiment with scrupulous Not in the ranks
appeared to escape his notice. Just the FIRST part of
the review completed President Lincoln in open
carriage accompanied by Secretary Chase into the
review field followed by other carriages containing secre
tares Seward Cameron and wees and Postmaster Gene
raj Blair Senator Wilson, Colonel Hunter and family and
others. The President unattended by any military
escort. General Mcclellan when he apprised that
the President was on the ground, Immediately rode to
his carriage and paid his respects, at the same time
inviting the President to review the troops
The President accepted the invitation, and with
his accompanying guests, General Mcclellan and staff
passed down the front and up the of the dense
column Of troops. The distinguished guests then pro-
ceeded to eligible position the field when the troops
were formed in column by companies, and this
were marched In review In the following order, viz
Cavalry artillery and infantry. As the head of each re-
it's hand
fall out Of the line and face toward them while troops
marched directly The day beautiful the sun was
BRIGHT the sky was clear and gentle breeze
stirring, which made the atmosphere quite genial during
the ceremonies At the close of the review the
thousand troops in line gave nine hearty cheers the
President, which made the earth tremble. The sight
was truly grand The troops appeared good advan-
tage and everybody present felt they had enjoyed
recherche occasion. After the review General Mcclellan
called all Che officers Of the troops the centre Of the
line, and in few remarks compmeneed them on their
martial appearance but still requested them stimulate
themselves to greater exeron order highest
s,ateof military efficiency The President Cabinet with
General Mcclellan aud staff then proceeded to the resi-
dence of Frank p Blair, Srather Of Postmaster Gene
raj Blair-where they were entertained to a prncely
collation. Tho perty arrived there half past three
o'clock In the afternoon, and received by the Gus
tomary sautesone for the President and the other In
honor OF General Mcclellan Similar ceremonies here
took place as at tho review at General McCeans camp
The troops in high Spirits the visit Of the Pres
dent and Cabinet and General Mcclellan seemed to inspire
them to forward in the which they are en-
listed. Among others who accompanied General McClel
Ian during the day were Hrgader Generals Porter Lander
and Stoneham.
VISIT TO THE CAMPS AROUND WASHINGTON.
This has been an interesting day among the military in
AhA. n~l1 -h~zl Jun
consisting Of the President Of the United States Secre
taries Cameron Chase and Seward together with Major
General Mcclellan and staff, have been visiting the
various camps both sides Of the Potomac river The
weather clear and remarkably pleasant after the
heavy rains.
The appearance and movements Of the several braades
were in high degree credtable.
The young general everywhere greeted with an en-
thusiasm unbounded The customary sautes were fred
both for him and the President.
IMPORTANT ORDERS FROM THE WAR DEPARTMENT
THE NAVAL BRIGADE.
The following important orders have been issued from
the War Department dsposing finally Of the famous Ma
val Brigade and placing them under command of an ex
celient officer -
SPECIAL oRDERs-No. 224.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUrANT GENERALS OFFICE.
WAsBINgroN, Aug Ist 81, 1851.
The body Of New York Volunteers at Fortress Monroe,
Virginia, known the Union Coast Guard will be formed
into II regiment follows -
Cofonei-iIavid W. Wardrop Of Massachusetts,.
Lieutenant Gn5ni- Albert C. NJ igg, of Virginia
Agor--Gustave B. Heedy, OF New York.
Adjiaant-John Franklin Bates, Of Massachusetts,.
QadrermdIer-Edward Nuyes, of New York
Surgeoa-Frederick H. Hooper, of Rhode Island.
Assistant .Suroeon-Johnson Clark Of Massach lsets.
Company A-Ciptan, 'ichTd Nixon, New York First
Lieuteuant Frederick A. Rowe New York; Second Lieu
tenant, John ace New York--seventy- FIVE men.
Company B-captain, Jesse Hurst, New York; First
Lieutenant Chls Tiotsnn NV Jersey: second Lieu
tenant. Vim. W. patten, New York-seventy eight men.
Comoony Ctaptsin, Ferdinand l.. Clark, New Jersey
First Lieutenant, VIM Ryan, Connecticut; Second Iieu
tenant, Daniel S. Stevens, New Yurkseventy nine
Company D-cao'ain NJ Mcintyre. New York: First
Michael Mitchell. New York-seventy- weight men.
Comrany E-Ciptan, James II. Hart, Massachusetts,
First Leueuant, j. Franklin Bates Massachusetts; Sc
cond Lieutenant Joseph Fox, New Yok-seveny eight
men.
Company E-Cap,ain, Caleb f. Nicbuhr, Massachusetts,
First Lieutenant, Jas T. Mlwood, District Of Columbia
Second Lieutenant, Henry Canlcy, New York-seyeny
eight men.
Company G-Captan, Arnold pagcmen, New York
First Lieutenant, Edward Noyes, New York. Second Lieu
tenant, Francis McDonoush, New York-seventy
men
C9moama H-Captain, Walter johnson, New York
First Lieutenant, John bailey, New York: Second Lieu
tenant, VIM. Williamson, New York--sevcnty men,
The comm nding officer OF Fortress Monroe will take
snch measures may be necessary complete the
ganzation of this regiment causing two additional
MICS to be formed and ali Of the companies to be recruited
u the authorized maximum standard fixed by section
Of the act approved July D. 1861. by order.
L. THOMAS, Adjutant General.
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. SO.
WAR DEP ARrMEvr, ADJ UTANT GENERALS OFFICE
WASHINGTON, August II, 1861.
First much Of paragraph three of special orders, No.
hundred eighty five from this Office dated July 1861
relates to the allowances Of female employed
permanent general HOSPITALS Is hereby rescnded and
such persons will receive from and after the 81 instant,
forty cents per day and ration in kind by compu
tatn at cost price, in lieu Of all emouments except
transportation in kind.
Sccond-The minimum standard Of height for recruits
is dxei at five feet three inches instead OF five feet four
and a half inches rs heretofore established.
Third-Every officer Of the army will rnnaately
port his address TO this Ollie and thereafter every change
OF aidrNss no IN utter whether permanent temporary.
F"irth--Al volunteers il the service Of the United
states VIII b. mustered for at the end Of the
present month, and at the ent OF every two months
thereafter One copy OF the pay roll will be Forwarded
tho Adutant General two given the pavaster OF the
district and the fourth FLED with the records of the
company detachment mustered.
BY order. L. THOMAS, Adjutant General.
We requested to call special attention to article
three in the above order.
APPOINTMENT OF A BRTGABrER GENERAL.
MAJOR s. Barry Chief of Artillery in Gen McCeilans
staff to-day appointed Brigader General of volun-
teers.
PAYMAsTER ORDERED MISSOURI TO PAY vOLUN-
TIERS.
Major Francis ". Crane Paymlser Of the United States
Army 10 Missouri IN oY thu vo,un