New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-10


B. McClenahau 10 a $1,000 per annum clerk
ship, Roster Bliss to q temporary $1,000 per an
mum clerkship, George b. Clemens. sem, of Mas
sachusetts, to O irst-class $1,000 per annum
clerkship.
RECRUITS FOR THE REGULAR SERVICE.
Captain Mcconnell, U. S. A., appointed Re-
cruiting Agent at Baltimore, sent report to the
War Department, this morning announcing ooV
recruits for the regular service. The CaP'ain
states he has had great many offers, ana 'eei'
confident Maryland will DO proud OF her repre-
sentation in the Army. He adds, at but
justice to the Commissioners OF tho Baltimore
City Police, presided over by Charles Howard,
to say that they have afforded me all requisite
facilities in the performance of my duties"
ENCAMPMENT or TIE FIRE ZoUAvEs.
Col Ellsworth has received orders to encamp
on Arlington flights. His men are at once to
erect tents md prepare for outdoor life. AT
this prospect they are delighted, and oil agree
that, having now a fair start, they will prove
that they are gentlemen as well as firemen, and
soldiers as well as gentlemen. 1t seems under
stood that the First Regiment of New-fork
ZOuaves are at once to change their present
arms, Sharp's carbines, which are far better
suited for cavalry service than for such as theirs,
for Mimic rifles with saber bayonets.
MARTIAL LAW.
To all intents and purposes this city is now
under martial law. The Provost Guard is to 60
on duty after tonight at 8 O'Clock in the evening
instead of 9. No gathering is permitted on any
corner, and soldiers out after hours, without
passes, are arrested and confined in the lookup
till next day. Orders have been issued prohibit
ing firing of guns in or about quarters, or in
the corporate limits of the city, except in case
of emergency. Beating of drums after sunset ny
detaclrments marching through the streets Is also
prohibited; also carrying Of arms except on
special service.
THE ATTEMPTED POISONING.
1t seems that the attempt to poison the troops
stationed at the Relay House was much more
widespread and serious than was at first sus-
pected. Strychnine was introduced into the
camp by vendors of cakes, apples, and goodies
in vast quantities Gen. Butler alludes to the
subject in special orders, and says:
care our few insane enemies among the loyal men
mannerl Do they know the terrible lesson of war
fare they are teaching usl Can DO that they realize
the fact that put an agent, with word, into
every household, armed with this terrible weapon T.
THE ACCOMMODATION OF TROOPS.
Active preparations continue to be made here
for the accommodation of troops yet to arrive.
Government is now erecting four large buildings
on the wharves, for the storage of provisions and
supplies, and large stable on II street. near
Twenty.second, for the accommodation Of horses.
Several wagons have been received from the
North, and are now in use by Government.
The Watson Guards have been detailed for guard
duty about the wharf
WEST POINT GRADUATES.
The forty-fve recently graduated West Point
cadets, who reached here yesterday. have re-
ported to Gen. Mansfield, and he has ordered
them into immediate drill service, at which, for
a considerable lenghth Of time, they will be as
signed, without furlough, to different corps in
the regular army.
DEPARTURE OF MIR. TODD.
Locke Todd for a long time an inmate of the
Presidents family, leaves this place Tomorrow
for San Francisco, where he is to execute con-
tract under Collector Rankin for the Govern
ment.
THE LATE MR.. WILKINS.
At formal meeting of the members OF Theta
Delta Chi, the memory of Mr.. Wilkins was
drank, and resolutions of respect were passed.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Cabinet had a protracted session to-day,
which, on the subject Of the Brigader-General.
ship, is reported to have been stormy and natu.
rally nharnoniOus.
THE NAVY
Senators Wilson and Hale with the Secretary
of the Navy, had long interview with the
President concerning the coming Proclamation.
II is definitely ascertained that commissioned Navy
officers have gone to Europe for the purpose of
buyinp steamers and other vessels for the United
States Government
have the authority Of the War Department
for denying the statement that the steamship
Atlantic has been bought by Government. Ger
tain and numerous craft between this city and
Baltimore will be overhauled and taken posses
sion of this week for violation of United States
laws.
DEPARTURE OF MRS. LINCOLN.
Mrs. Lincoln, accompanied by Mrs. Grimsley,
and under charge of Mr.. Wood, leaves for New
York tomorrow, at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Lincoln
was invited TO 60 by sea, but concluded that the
route adopted was the most expeditions, and
could and would be full as comfortable.
THE MILITARY RECEPTION.
The reception this evening in honor Of the Of
ficers and men duty here was great sue
cess. Everybody was there. The marine band