The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-22

AkRIvAL OF FUGITIVE FROM MANAssAs-Hx RE-
TUFTS THE REBEL ARMY AZ DEMORALrzED AND
bR6AKNG UP.
oe OF the most intelligent men IN the rebel army VINO
Aas occupied high and confidential position here
'ongne from Manassas He le there on yesterday ana
says he lie totally disguised with the Confederate mve
ent and that the same feeling prevails throughout moro
than half Of the rebel army that IL 10 demoraed that
large numbers Of the Gulf State troops leaving and
others belonging TO the other Southern cogst States
have LETT Manassas for home. he states that there
Is no intention on the part Of the rebel gene.
rails Of attacking our lines, and that their guns
are left In position and the places garrsoned for a
pearance only that the fear the part Of the rebels
that our troops will attack them. He asserts most posi-
lively that they have the power either TO attack the
union army or even to defend themselves against any
considerable force They their Bull run success as
sort OF luck and chance AFFAIR which them dearly
70 BOAST much over. They totally pieces
and disorganzed that took them quite long rally
from 1t as did the Union forces from their panic and
stampede.
This rebel officer, who escaped across the Potomac and
reached this city through Charles county Maryland
no was pressed into the rebel SERVICE thankful he has
escaped and desires to take the oath Of allegiance which
ne will do tomorrow. He has been a citizen Of Balt
more, and has had wife living this city for several
months That no has not come here a spy Is evident
from Inc manner Of his conduct since his arrival tonight
REVIEW OF GENERAL M'CALL's DIVISION, THE
PRINCE DE JoINviLLE AND SUITE ASSISTING IN TIE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS APPEARANCE OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA TROOPS, ETC.
At ten O'Clock this forenoon General Mcclellan de.
spached one Of his aids and detachment cavalry to
Wizards Hotel, to escort the Prince de Joinve and
sons and suite TO the commanding Generals
where the General received the Prince with all the donors
and then proceeded immediately to Major General
McCals division Of Pennsylvania troops The party ar
rived on the neld amidst the firing Of cannon at half
past eleven, where the troops were drawn up in col
umns Of two regiments each. General Mcclellan, un
covered, advanced to the centre, where he met Gene
raj Mccall The Prince and suite took position few
yards IN the rear. General Mcclellan approached
the Prince, with General Mccall and introduced the
Prince to the commander Of the division Prince de join
vile removed his black Kossuth hat and bowed gracefully
The review commenced, and was proceeded with in
n regular order General Mcclellan riding few feet in
--vance Of his STAFF who had the Prince and sons in
charge. The troops made nne appearance marching
and wheeling like experienced regulars. They are well
uniformed, very neat and healthy in their appearance
ana look like men Of great endurance General Mccall
received many compliments from General Mcclellan the
Prince, and other distinguished military men on the
held for the Are appearance Of his troops Pennsyva-
mia is making Tor the past and If what witnessed to-
day Is any criterion by which judge the old keystone
State will come gloriously out Of the conflict
After the review Gen. Mcclellan and sta the Prince
and suite, accompanied Gen. Mccall to his headquarters
where refreshments served Gen. Mcclellan having
an eye to business his guests but shor; time
rest having business elsewhere. He subsequently IN
spected Gen. John Fz Porters brigade These frequent
inspections and reviews mainly for the purpose OF
having the officers and and know their command
ing General and staff to avoid mistakes by Of such
knowledge in the event Of q battle.
THE ARMY.
The following army appointments and promotions wero
made to day
Assistant Surgeon Alexander B. Hasson to be Surgeon,
vice Madison, promoted.
Alfred A. woodha to be Assistant Surgeon, vice Has
son, promoted
VIM. Brode, TO be Surgeon.
Chas Goddard OF Ohio to be Captain Of the Sew n
teenth infantry, vice Clarke, resigned.
Colonel Edward D. Baker, United States Senator 6yu
California has been appointed Essor General Of aun
teers
DISTINGUISHED FoRErGNxRs ENTERING THE sxx.
The accepts tender Of military errice
by Count do Paris and Due dc Charities. They Au pro
bdbly enter Gen. McClellsas staff Che young Cozutsd
FcntnlcvTe, Bon on the 1TInCo -JOiIVlie
United States Naval Academy. He Is sixteen rs oad
Major Bausenwein, AiddelCampto Garibald d, has 20
day been commissioned In the military service.s
The commission issued TO the Prussian hnce Fam
Saln designases him ss follows."Colonel commanding
the Pennsylvania volunteer regiment of oevalr,
krnwn as Young's Kentucky Cave iry' which
w4u hencefcrth DO known 'The Games Cam
eron Peucsylvan!a Volunteer Cavalry " After ,thi
appointment was made, It was ascertaircd tina
ahe Prince could not speak the English language wei
enough be understood, consequently he hns been
at his own request, temporarily detailed to th
s.ar Of 1rigadier General Blsnkep, commanding diyi
sion as stated in the HKxALD. In the time th
Lieusenant Ccienel will comzandthe regiment
I TBE>ziAyrY.
Captain L. N. sodsbcroagh has assumed the .oomrnAn
Of the Northern Atlantic Squadron, to which, vase.
dsred, 70 relieve Flag Ohsoa stringham.
Preparations being riade light Of tho sh:t
lhcusesat theavy Yard with gas, that the work Their
}ay be vigorously proseced with double eess of wor,
men, day aad Eight.
4 DEPRBDATroNs OF TEE REBELS ON THE CROPS o.
THE vuGDuA FARMERS.
Along tho whole line 0fcthe Potomac the rehels hay
been gathering, for the OF their army, a crop
Within their reach. These depredatons have been
i wanton and discrimnate that General Smith has d.
tailed regimen 70 assstehe farmers living between Ii
Bridge to savetaer crops end place them out reac
Of the rebel robbers Thssot only the frient
chip oftlo people thus assisted, but deprves the rebel
1 Of their sLief resource for forage.
CArxURE OF RxyEL SUPPLIES.
| On Thursday Colonel Cowden's First Massachusetts
regiment, now performing dirty the Peninsula. car
tured two wagon loads Of military clothing, arms ,s,c
destined to be smpsglcd scro the Potomac for The Us
Of the rebel troops The seizure made about HtAe
| niles from Leonardstown, Naryi nd.
RRBR woMEr BEGUrLnsa OUR soLDERas.
Tho singular scene daily witnessed in this oity.c
| officers Of ear army walking arm in with oper
mosthed secession woelen Is there no way TO proven
such disgraceul scsnas any oisrs will mus dishons
| themsevesS
| NECESSITY FOE THE ENFORCEMENT or THE c0KFTs
CATION ACT IN THE BORDER STATES.
The hours Of the succas OF bridge burners and CHILD
murderers numbered Since the var has begun TO b
prosecuted vigorously, in military sense inquiries ore
frequent rhy the Of thsciv power Ia stayed TLce
work for the United States District Attorneys az we'll
for the Generals. Thousands Of men. in the border
States induced TO favor the Of heebss only by