New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-29

accept any more regiments until the meeting OF
Congress. Among the last accepted We're the
Anderson Zouayes.
To the Associated Press
WAsHISGToS, Friday, June %, 1861.
p McQullan of Charleston, South Carolina, it ID
ported to the proper authorities has been in New
York making arrangements for sending both men and
military equipments to the South, He has also been 70
or was about to depart for Europe agent for war
like supplies in the employ ment of the Confederate
States This morning he called at the State Depart
ment with the passport of British Consul for the Iur-
pose of obtaining thereto the signature ofthe Secretary
in accordance with the regulations Of the Depart
ment. lie was requested to make an affidavit Of bic
loyalty to the Government and the awfnlness Of bis
errand, which he did and was told to call again at
O'Clock; when, making his appearance, he was ar
rested at the instance Of the Secretary Of State by
Capt Starr and two Orderles who, in the meantime,
had been sent for and present for that purpose.
He in person awaiting further orders OF the Govern
ment.
Already practical measures of legislation are being
prepared.
Senator Wilson, it is understood has been in con-
sulaton with Congressman as well as high officers of
the Government and at early day Of the extra ses
sion of Congress will, Chairman of the Committee
on Military Affairs introduce series Of bills, pro-
posing
FIRST: To legalize Executive action concerning the
present defensive warlike preparations.
Secondly: Giving the sanction Of law TO the plan
already announced for a permanent increase OF the
army.
Thirdly. Retiring infrm and disabled army officers
F0nrtkly To organize from the militia hundred
regiments, as National Guard TO be all clothed and
armed alike.
Fittls To increase the number of cadets to the
extent of e. or 10 the number of Senators and au-
thOrng the President to fill the vacancies caused by
resignation or otherwise in that Institution.
Besides, it i. designed to recommend appropria-
ton of two hundred millions Of dollars TO carry the de-
fensiye measures into effect.
The above are substantially the objects eonem-
plated.
Owing TO the expeditions calling of 80 many troops
into the field the Quanernasters Department has not
been able to furnish uniforms Immediately meet
the demands. Measures have been taken, however,
for an adequate supply at the earliest practicable
period.
Some of the members Of the New-York 18th Regi-
ment of militia unite in request that it be stated that
there is no adequate ground for the report that their
con mander Col. Butterfeld, treats them Otherwise
than with kindness and due regard to their comfort
and interest.
Gen. Fremont viii probably arrive here tonight, as
such was his intention.
The Adams Express Company were notified by the
War Department late in May that il intended to
stop letter communication with the seeded States.
Orders immediately given at all their Offices 10
receiving letters 1t apparent that the
only result of this movement to start up
1etter expresses Of character not easily reached by
the authorities, and it considered preferable TO
permit private and business letters to be forwarded
through a responsible channel, which could be super
vised by the Government.
The steamer Mt. Vernon, Capt Woods, left the
Navy-Yard this evening for Fortress Monroe, with
dispatches from the Navy Department to Gen. Butler.
She took small force Of marines and detachment of
Company Of the New-York 7lst Regiment to relieve
their comrades, who went down there about ten days
ago in the Auacosta, tender, guard TO the works
al the Rip Raps.
The marine 9Th Regiment arrived tonight.