The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-30
THE UPPER P0T0MAc.

pARSEsrows, Nd, Sept q, 1851.
Captain II. B. stone Provost Marshal Of Gen. Banks
division with Leutenants Belts and Daniels all Of Com
pany A Fifth Connecticut regiment, have cleared the
camp almost entirely Of liquors. smuggers aud pferers,
and have also made some important Of thieves
and forgers.
The appointment Of Capt Stono is another among the
many instances Of Gen Banks sagacity In putting the
proper men In the proper place special service.
While mover failing to detect punish those who at
tempt to evade the rules of the camp Captain
couragos and protect honest traders and country pro-
ducers, who come hither to supply the wants of the
camps
This patrol, while guarding nj avenues Of approach
Cur lines do not fail To visit farm houses for
and inform tho propretors that they find domestic
market for all their produce.
Yesterday Messrs. Brewer, Of Rockville and Young Of
Poolesvlie, who arrested as participants in the
Rockville secession meeting there week ago. have been
released in pursuance Of strong from
persons high in authority at Washington The charges
against them were not Of such character subject
them to q trial for treason.
1t is understood that the time for tho execution Of
Lnahan, the murderer Of Major Lewis las not yet been
nxed upon by the authorities Washington He is daily
attended by Father poushery and appears experience
the comforts ana consultations OF the Church.
Yesterday observed as q day Of fasting huinlia
ton and prayer by General Banks' division At noon all
he brigaies assembled In order IN large open field ncar
Jamestown where stand had previously been erected
The platform occupied by the General and his san
the chaplans and brigade commanders.
First read General Banks order for the obssry
ance Of the day second tho Presidents proclamation by
the Rev NJ Gaylord, Of the Thirteenth Massachusetts,
regimer~; third invocation by Rev. Mr. Reed, of the
fhireth Pennsylvania; fourth reading of the Scriptures
LaH.,s k,sD a..
sylvAnia eth prayer by Rev. Mr. Philips of the Ninth
New YORK. sixth, reading of hymn and address by Rev
Mr. Quin, of the Second Massachusetts, seventh prayers
and bene- dictior by Rev Mr. Iasher, of the Fifth
Connecticut
The proceedings interspersed with patriotic and
sacred airs by the combined egnental bands producing
thrilling effect The grand orchestra led by Thos
Wesley, leader Of the band Of the Connecticut Fifth.
General Banks has entirely recovered from his recent
slight indisposton
OUR DARNESTOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
NEAR DARsBsrowS, Md, Sept 25, 1861.
Matters IN Cdp7-pises, Prsstaaitosis, Promotions ond
Se'moas-O6serra'ee Of Fis Day, dc.
Thomas Motley Jr brother Of the celebrated historian
OF that name, and Rev. Dr. S. X. Lohrop, of Boston
have been visit TO the camp Of the Second Massa
chusets and enjoy ing the Injuries of camp ile which Is
reported to be very enjoyable in the Quarters OF the
ScCuuu Ut. Lot!Eop preached an eloquent
Sunday last TO large, attentive and Gppreciative audi
ence He took for his text Genesis chapter ill., verse o
being the scrtura query OF the Lord to Adam after the
latter had disobeyed the h ayeny injunction and par
tokon OF the forbidden fruit Where art tboufn The
visitors returned home last evening Mr. Motley has
son an officer IN the Second present in command OF
Company II.
Tie members Of Company G. Lieutenant Wall COM
manang, Oh the Nineteenth New York regiment, yes,er-
day presented to their late commander Captain Stewart
handsome sword and belt The ceremonies of presc,a
ton were interesting. Captain Stewart was recently
elected Lieut.. nant Colonel OF tho kinctenth similar
pest nation viii in few days be made 10 Major Giles
late commander Of Company II, who was also promoted
by the ohJce " the regiment TO his present position
I've NinsioeAtA are mpfcS ing every day IN drill disci
pine and soderiy Appearance. Thcy Will reach tho
highest degree OF perfection under the admirable drec
ten of their Lew Colonel, tie late MAJOR Lediic Dr.
Dllnon, Surgeon OF tho Nineteenth has Just returned
lrom visit homewau, bringing good jdnes Of the sue
eessGi Efforts OF the recruiting Ulcers h, recent
fy LETT the regiment for the North The Nineteenth leave
their present encaapment to-day or more eligible DO
siiicn for lighting Or what the boys cali fun.
SEPTEMBER 49, 1861.
the Following xeIcises at IefestownR ling OF tho
uy' Scripture Prayer, Hymn, Address by the Rev Mr.
CUNT, Chapain If the Massachusetts Second; PRAYER
Hymn, Army Hymn" Bene 4.ct.on.
OUR SENECA MILLS CO RIIESPONDENCE.