New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-15

REPORTS FROM THE ENEMY.
An intelligent contraband who came into
Gen. McCall's camp this afternoon reports thai
when he left Fairfax Court House yesterday
at 2 p, m, no movement of Rebels was Oh
Eoet The Rebel troops are destitute of nearly
everything except fresh beef. They had plenty
Of blankets, but great scarcity of shoes.
They were tearing up the railroad tracks 10
Vienna aud hauhug them to Fairfax Court
House. Should there be O battle tomorrow,
no sufficient Accommodations could be had for
the wounded. At present tho hospitals are
filed with sick soldiers. The number neces-
nrily discharged because physically unfit for
duty at the time Of enlistment was very large.
Colonels and captains have shown themselves
too anxious to raise men to see that they are
good men. New buildings are, however, in
process Of erection sufficient for all cOntiDgen.
ces.
PROMOTIONS.
Applications from regular officers for the
promotion Of non commissioned officers and
men in their companies or regiments are very
frequent aud generally grsnted--a fact which
have been formerly, promotions ir the regular
service are now rapid and sure.
COL. HEcKER's APPOINTEEs.
The Secretary of War has decided that the
sppOintees of Col. Hecker must give way to
the old officer. Both Will, however. draw pay.
TRIAL or MAJOR MORTALITY AND OTHERS.
cOurt-martial is in session in the Sickles
Brigade, Col. Dwight presiding for the trial
Of Major Moriarty, Adjutant lie Fort and
several privates, for sleeping on post.
CHANGES IN THE BRITISH LEGATION.
A number of changes are taking place in
the British Legation. Mr.. Irvine, Secretary
Of Legation, is about to depart for En-
gland, whittier Mr.. Jenner went some time
aimee. Mr.. Ware leaves in November. Mr..
Sheffield, newly.arriyed attach6, has been CON-
PEELED by illness to go to Canada. Mr. Ander-
SON. one of the chief clerks in the Foreign
Office, has been dispatched to this country to
assist Lord Lyons, who has now but two sec-
retaries-Nlessrs. Broche and MOngOD.
ATTACHED TO GEN. M'CLELLAN's STAFF.
Lieut.. Harry w. Powers, New-York 18th,
has been assigned to Gen. MeClellan's staff.
To tie Issooisted Press
WIsHIxsToS, Monday, Oct II, 1861.
DECISION IN THE CASE OF AN ENLISTED MINOR.
Richard A. Lucas, belonging to this city, minor,
was brought before Judge Merrick to-day, on appli-
cation to be discharged from Col. Taits Let District
Regiment The decision Of the Court wac that there
was strong eircumsiantia evidence that the petitioner
enlisted with the consent Of bis parents, and the sp
pGCaiion was accordingly refused.
ANEW MAIL ARRANGEMENT PROPOSED.
There is at last fair prospect Of change in the
uail arrangements between Washington sSd New
York.
meeting Of railroad officers took place to-day at
the General Post Office, at which views were freely
i1tercbanged with Postmsster-General Blair. Il is
proposed to send night mail from this city to New
York, leaving at O'Clock aadarriving in New York
at o'clock the next morning. If possible, such an
arrangement viii be made. It is urgently needed
for the prompt transmission Of the important CORE
spoudenoe which passes through the Office here.
Under the old system many yexatious delays &C.
cured. 5e
CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE ENEMY.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the llih inst, Jest re-
etNeu mere his IN account OF the c0niigcatons OF
estates and property 10 Virginia which have oc-
cured under the of the recent Sequstration
ael Of tie Rebel Congress since Sept. 80. The az
gregate value Of the property thus confscased,
owned by Northern citizens or loyal Virginians Is
estimated at sS00,090.
Among the sufferers ere the following persons,
who are named in The EHqhrer's list: August Bel
mont Of New.Yorll, who loses 800 hbds. of tobacco
VALUED at $2SO, OO0i Woods, Lowry & Farant Of
Norfolk, Va; c. NJ. Fry & Co. Of New-York, and
CSidkering = Sons Of Boston-the Iast-naIned house
hsDg large stock Of pianos in the hands Of their
agent 10 Richmond.
Also en- estate owned by William C. Riyes, IT,, Of
boston, coarstiug u 800 acres of fine land, fully
SsOeked With negroes, live stock and implements;
saa smother estate, owned by Francis Riyes Of
"W'York city, slso containing 800 acres and
stocked with slaves.
TH' smother large estate OF 800 acres, belonging
'' Slsourney, Of New-York city, with its ne
a ,,s sna hye stock, has been couGscated.
| lug AeOel Authorities have appointed agents to
sac charge Of shsse estates. and 10 pay TIE reyen-
W. arising thersfrOn into the Confederate treasury.