New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-14

| DOXLf, among WHICH was n STATEMENT INTENDED 10
| facilitate an attack ON an outlying picket belonging
| to the Nat ional amy. For simple desertion, the
penalty is death. For desertiOn coupled with such
treachery here can lie no mercy. The proceedings,
findings aud sentence 81 the COurl-harlal are con-
frmed, and Private Wm. H. Johnston, Company ID.
LIST Regiment New-York Volunteer Cavalry, VIII
accordingly he SHOT 10 death with musketry on IL
day, Dec. 49, 1861, at such h6ur and place as the
Division Commander may designate.
BY command Of Major General MCCLELLAN.
S. WILLIAMS Asst AdjutsntGeneraL
IonciaLl JosBPH kIEKLAND A d. q.
REVIEWS IN GEN. BANKs's DIVISION.
We learn from Frederick that yesterday
Gen. Bank reviewed the brigade of Gen. Ham
ilton, and would to-day review that of Gen.
Williams. The appearance of the troops was
very creftable.
PUNISHMENT FOR SELLING LIQUOR.
Yesterday the negro and white man Of
Frederick who had been selling liquor to the
soldiers of the 10th Pennsylvania regiment,
each received twenty lashes in the presence of
the regiment The resulta Of this punishment
were apparent at evening parade, where 900
men appeared. instead of 200 on Wednesday.
DIR. BROWNsoE on THE NATIONAL CRISIS.
Dr. O. A. BrowDson delivered his lecture on
The National Crisis" TO a crowded house, at
the Smithsonian Institute, this evening. The
audience was composed mainly of citizens Of
Washington, but many members OF Congress
were present aud also 4 considerable sprlnklng
of army officers. The speakers declaration
that he welcomed war with all bis heart, but
Insisted that it should be war, and not mere
parade, and Lis frequent demand that the
slaves should be used in that manner which
would best conduce to the advantage Of the
Union cause received vocierous applause.
THE KEKRIGAN COUGT-MARTIAL.
The court-martial IN the Kerrigan case ad-
journed this morning without doing any busi-
ness til Monday.
UNrOUSDED.
The report OF considerable rebel force be-
tween Vienna and Fairfax COurt-House is I'M
founded. scouting party from Col. Ayerills
regiment under Capt. White, went through
Vienna Yesterday, and some distance on the
road toward Fairfax, without seeing any signs
Of the enemy. A regiment and half are be-
eycd to be at Fairfax. Nothing but pickets
were seen this side.
EXCURSION TO MOUNT VERNON.
A party made an excursion TO Mount Yer
non to-day on board the steamer Mt. Wash
ington, landing in small boats, and visiting the
house and tomb. Secretaries Chase and Came
ron. Collector Barney, Senator Harris, and
Mr.. Stevens of the Bank of Commerce, were
of the party.
THE REBEL POTOMAC ARMY.
Scouts have noticed recently marked in
crease in the number of tents in the Rebel
Potomac army, which confirms the intelligence
that it has been largely reinforced. A pris-
oner taken yesterday rays that tie Rebel gen.
erals had determined to advance from Centre
vile IN three columns, in all 5000 men, to
attack our advance, which they expected to
find oil guard, and adds tina. four days rations
bad ulready been gwen out to the troops.
TIE EXPEDITION AGAINST MEXICO.
IL is not true that Government has declined
the proposition Of the three powers that il
should take part in the expedition against
Mexico. But there is reason to believe that
our share Of feet to which England, France
and Spain contribute l,5O5 guns, Will not be
imposing. II is said, indeed, that only one
United States yefsel viii join the allies of Vera
Cruz.
THE CASE or COMMANDER SCOTT.
Com. scott, tried by court-martial for de-
sertng he post without orders, was convicted
and sentenced to be relieved from service for
SIX months upon reduced pay. The finding
and sentence have been approved by Secretary
Welies.
PENSION.
Mary Ann Kelly widow of Thomas j. Kelly,
corporal Company |, I'd Regiment Il. !. Vol
unteers, has been granted q pension Of So 90
per month for five years, commencing July q,
1861. He was killed at Bull Run.
THE QUAKEBs HEARD FROM
A Quaker, who had been asked by the Navy
Department to investigate Secession charges
against certain parties to whom work had been
given, concludes his reply as follows:
at gives me great pleasure to zee thee manifest
such an interest in this matter. think can say in
Il nth that know no man after the flesh Only
as he shows himself loyal 10 our Government do l
respect him at all. While my friend Cameron u
moding bullets and thee preparing bombs and
shells for the enemy in the distance, i can assure
thee that will do my part in starving those found
in our midst by Withholding from them either food
or raiment. Pretty bard Christian have no doubt
thee think am"
To tie Associated Pren.
WasHxGrOS Friday Dec. H. 1851 |
THE MEETING on Suffers.
AT the meeting Of Satlers last night, committee
Of seven wac appoinied-ihree Of whom were Suffer
observation-disclosures S. Gibbons, Chairman, for the
purpose Of obtaining signatures Of army officers in
opposition TO Senator Wilson's bill for aboshing SUIT
lers 20 the volunteer forces. Resolutions were
nassed dsayowing all connection with the alleged st.