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Editors Ch{cS.c Tribune:


Editors Chsc4eo Tribune:
Tou have published an abstract in your pa
per Of bankrupt law, which you represent
l::s been reported to Congress by the Com
E!ittcc appointed at the extra session in July.
This is mistakc- I am not aware that the
Cuunittee has made any report. Several
Gr:tls Of laws have been submitted for tlc
consideration Of the Committee. The defects
in the law you refer 10 In youf paper Of the
Goth inst, are apparent, and that law, am
confident, if sanctioned by the Committec.
will not pass Congress without material mod,
itc1t;on- Truly yolrs,
JOIN HGTcuINs,
{gEMARRs.-The Bill, IN abstract of which
pc1ntljshcd, was the one drawn BY William
Aiken Butler, Esq, Of New York, representing,
VIC believe, Committee Of the New York
Chau.t,c- Of Commerce Our own comment
Upon it TT the time WIS that 1t should, aud
doubtless would, be greatlg modified, If passed
u Ill. No abstsact has yet been made public
Of other bills in the Committees hands1
, 1861-12-26

tFrom our owl Correspondent
W4g7yrrr.1,nx- noao,nt.- 20 <oe.

1hs Aspect IN Missouri Secretary Cbass and the
Currency Qaetion-0u Sea Cbaa GeaeTal,.
, 1861-12-26
OUR ANNAPOLIS LETTER.

Tie Eurrside Fa7aeditiou-Grand Rssfep Of
lorees-List Of the Ryime'4ts- Health and
Spirit ef the Ifoops-Rfospacts aad Rfoaaises
Of the Expedition
, 1861-12-26

~ FOR 7r0.DAT'S LOGAL. KONETdRT F
And 'C0M1fERCLAL. SEE F3IRTY PAGE,
, 1861-12-26

The resolutions were unanimously adopted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

Whoever shall DO eventually in command OF
the Western army, will, at least, feel grateful
to Gen. Fremont for having gathered together
the beat material for efectual service. A
single fact, which we get from Trustworthy
source, shows US Of what sort of stuff body
of his officers, numbering about two hundred,
are made. These men have no other commits
sions than those given them by Gen. Fremont,
10 the hurry of organizing large army, which
commissions, in accordance with O recent
order from Washington, are not recognized BY
the Government, and draw no pay. Precisely
why the Government issued this order, whether
it presumed that better men could have been
had by Fremont, or whether it felt it neces.
sary to show that no exigency could excuse On
assumption of authority, we do not know; but
it was bowed to as implicitly at the head
quarters of the Western Department, as
it was by tho public at large and
the press, who do not presume to judge OF the
entire wisdom of the acts of the Administra'
ton. Gen. Fremont called the officers togeth-
or, feeling, we presume that it was only just
to them to do so, even if OF an important mo-
ment he and the country should lose their SER
yices, and informed them that in accordance
with the decision Of the Government the com.
missions he had issued were without value, and
he regretted to say, they were entitled to nc
pay. Ths officers afterward held meeting
among themselves to take the subject into con-
Lr..E aIa -
they decided that, though the pay was needfu
to them, it was no mercenary or personal mo-
tive that brought them into the field, and, pay
or DO pay, commission or no commission, they
would remain in it az long as the countr!
needed their services. 1t is this spirit whict
will make an army invincible, and to whicf
we shall be indebted for the salvation OF Mis-
souri,, if it shall be cleared, this Autumn,
the rebel forces.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

One Of our correspondents with the Great Ma
val Expedition writes from Hampton Roads, on
Friday evening last, that he had just been in'
formed, upon good authority that the Private
Secretary of Commodore Dupont, the commander
of the feet, had absconded, carrying with him the
maps and charts, and even the sealed orders Of
the Commodore We do not vouch for the truth
of this report but only for the fact that the writer
Is ono worthy Of credencs. 1t would certainly
not DO surprising considering the amount Of trea-
con which has attended the movements Of our
forces hitherto should another confidential ser.
want of the Government prove to have been a
traitOr. We hope, however, to hear that the re-
port is erroneous.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

The commander of Gen. Fremont's body
guard, who led the brilliant and successful at
tack on Springfield on Saturday last is Major
Szagonyi (not Seagoyne), gallant soldier who
served houorably in the Hungarian war OF in'
dependence, aud 10 now again fighting for con-
stitutonal liberty. He is one Of those whom
the Government have refused to pay because
be was appointed by Fremont without the
requisite official red tape, but he seems to fight
as well as though his pay was jingliug in his
pocket.
1T should be understood that this Body
Guard is no mere corps of ostentatioD, but is
composed of men who fear no hard work and
mean to fight. 1t also serves as school Of
officers; our readers will recollect that some
time ago Gen. Fremont advised young men who
aspired to commissions to serve an apprentice
ship in this corps. SzagOnyi would seem 70 be
pretty good instructor.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

II is interesting in our present struggle to
recur to the beginning of the military career
aud the preparatory education received by the
most renowned captains and commanders,
during the vars Of the frat quarter Of this
century. Every one is familiar with the carly
history OF Napoleon and of Wellington. Tho
following information concerning their coteni-
poraries shows how few Of them received any
scientific military education, their talents and
genius being revealed in actions on the fields
Of buttle:
ArGgREAu: Scarcely educated; he enlisted as O
volunteer in the rank and HE.
ULUCrER: No uilitary education.
ByRrHrEr: Military enGioeer; be was always
Ia the staf, never commanding troops.
/ BEssIEREs: Hairdresseri enlisted I'd volunteer
Ia the rank and hle. :,
CLAUzEL: No preparatory education; rank and
| Ale.
D.yorsr: From military school Vt Drienne, he
entered the csyalfyi lie was consicortd, VIVID Mas
sena next 10 Napoleon
! BIhSADOTTE: No military 0ucatleni ne DeSdh
ss a volunteer 10 the rank and hle.
! QouyIos ST. CYR Drawing teacher y Voiun'
teer IN the rank ami fle
| GERARD: No military educasioni volunteer 10
tie tns and BILE.
| GNflsEhAt. No mh'aiy oo"s"i"hi "S WV ''"''
tho ranks.
Bocnl: No military education; volunteer in
the rank and File.
KLyIBrR: Architect; slender military education
he began in the regular infantry.
KLIisr; No special miiM education.
MAcDoYALD: Ne special military education.
| MIRMOsr: Educated for the military.
NAssEss: No military education; volunteer in
the rauk and file.
hAmos, No military sdacstious volunteer IN
tho fAna and ale.
Mosrxsslfo Gannss; Dyeri q volunteer In
the rank and file.
MoETIrR. No military education; volunteer
| In the yRus and tile. .
SouLr: No lpeciL military education; volun-
tssr in The rank and iile
Jusor: Public school education: volunteer IN
the rank and flIe.
MoRgiu: Lawyers volunteer in the rank and
Gle.
Any ono psrising this Lat will be able &c
make for himself the natural deductions. and
will gain confidence in volunteers from
whom have come the greatest number o.
renowned commanders in the French armies
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

In cases where the Republican members OF
our last Senate have been nominated for re-
eection by the Peoples Union, the concur
renee of the Republicans lie usually matter OF
course. But q single exception to this rule
has fallen under our observation, aud that ID
the With District, where Mr.. b. i. MANiERRE
is the Peoples Union nominee yet has q he'
publican candidate ptted against him. No one
even affects TO doubt that Mr.. NJ. is RePub'
lican; no one disputes that he was faithful
and upright Senator. If the Republican vote
ia divided, as is threatened the District viii
be thrown away. Why should it not be con-
ceutrated on Mr.. Manierre, aud bis success rem
dered certain.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

Tn the present condition Of National affairs, Po'
litical combinations of party nature should be
hold in ahays,cs. AN, in all local contests, where
GOOD men have been nomnaro,, " 'no ieSu'a'
Union Conventions, they should receive lnS u"'
divided support Of the electors Any other
cour,c will be sure to swamp, politically, any
organization acting otherwise. In ODondsga
County, George Geddes has been nominated for
Senator by Convention called by the Union
delegates, composed of Democrats, Republicans
and Americans, under a resolution passed ut the
Peoples State Convention, Sept. III and ii, at
Syracuse. Mr.. Geddes is known TO be man
of great ability, having reputation for honesty
at home and abroad. The opposition, controlled
by tho whip and spur Of party organization,
the Republican Convention Of the County, have
nominated q man VIGOROUSLY incompetent for
the position. and whose connection with the cor.
ruptions Of the Legislatures of 1859 and 90
still clings to the skirts Of bis political fame.
HIS nomination was effected after his friends
had refused 10 appoint a Conference Committee
with Peoples Convention in session at the
same time, thu. exhibiting their desire 10 ruls
Ouondaga County by men Known TO favor the
continuation Of corrupt men in prominent pub.
lie positions. We hope the people Of that
county will show by their votes their utter de-
tettation Of such meD, and elect as their Sena-
tor one who is aiding, by hi, voice and purse,
10 put down tho great rebellion.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29
The First Message over the Pectnc
Telegraph Line.

The FIRE, teegraphic message from the Pacific 20
the Atlantic was sent by ChiefJustice Fiedof Cali
foruia TO the President, as follows:
"SAcRsstsTo Oct. N-Tfop. N.
" To ABRAsiK LI,ooLS, Pre'iee.tej ne L"ned Stoe'
''In the temporary absence OF tie Governor OF the
State, am requested TO send you the first message,
which will be- transmitted the wires OF the tsle-
graph line, which connects the Pacific with the
Atlantic States.
"The PEOPLE Of California desire to Congratulate
YOU upon the cou ple;ion Of she great work. They
Ieleys that il will be the means of strengthening the
stta hment which binds both the East and the Wet
10 the Union, and they desire in this the first mes
sage aceross the continent TO express their loyalty TO
that Uuon and their determination 10 stand by In,
Tint Goysrnmant 18th affection, and will adhere 10
n uuder All foItunes, STEPHEN j. FIELD.
~ "Chief Justice Of CaiorBis"
This message was received at Washington by the
President at II 80 "a. Ii. on the 25th.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29
MN. CAmEnON,s ORDER.

Whether the late journey Of the Secretary Of
War TO the headquarters Of Gen. Fremont in
Missouri 10 to result in the displacement Of the
latter seems to remain in doubt, though we
were strongly assured from Washington that
the removal had been fully resolved on. The
issuing Of the order, however, is still delayed,
and, should Fremont intercept and beat The
rebel bordes fleeing before him in South West.
err Missouri, the postponement will probably
6e indefinite. But, whether the commander in
the West is or is not TO suffer from the Secre-
tarys visit, We are joyful in the assurance that
the Secretary has profted by it. The inhsla-
ton Of prairie breezes seems to have increased
bis stamina, if We may judge from his order
70 Gen. T. w. Sherman in command Of the
great Naval Expedition, given in our specaI
dispatch from Washington yesterday.
Gen. sherman's destination Is some point on
JEFF. Davis's seabonrd, where he can hardly
fail TO fall In with the article dclicatey termed
" contraband' BY Gen. Butler. He ia likely
not to put TOO fine point on ito fall in with
"niggers," many of whom rejoice in the bless.
rebels. How is be TO treat this sable mtr-
cbandise He will want men 10 use at least
his spades and sbOyels; for the cootrabands" OF
Fortress Monroe, with disrelish for the prospect
Of falling once more into Slavery, which proves
the inveteracy Of ignorant prejudice, oil but
unanimously refused to SGT their faces South
ward. Let others luxuriate in the delights OF
Dixie, they were rs near the focus OF JEFF.
Dasisisn 40 they considered other inviting or
safe. But the spades and shoyels went along
nevertheless; stout arms ore needed to WELD
them: while "old soldiers would about as
soon face battery as throw up On lntrench-
ment. What then
Secretary Cameron tells Cen. Sherman that,
with regard TO "persOns held to service" be
Is to govern binself by the principles epuneiated
in biz (ths sscretaryi) two letters to Cen
Butler on that subject; but he adds tho rather
important and sensible application that he
the GeneraD 10 to avail himself Of "the
:" services OF any persons, whether fugltives
from labor or not, who may OfTsr them to
tho National Government; you may employ
d" such persons in such services % they may
be fttedfor, either as ordinary employees,
"or, IL special circumstances seem to require
"it, in any other capacity, with such orgsniza.
ton, in squads, companies. or otherwise, as
you deem most beneficial TO the service
:" This, however, not TO mean genera, arm.
ing Of them for. military service" Flo adds
land here is where the laugh comes in, after
the word loyal)-" You will assure oil loyal
"masters that Congress viii provide just
compensation 70 them FOX the loss Of tho
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29
!" services of the persons so employed"
dcubt of il.

" services OF The persons 30 emP"yeo' Anu
doubt Of it.
The Secretary is evidently man OF
progress. He gets on. And, as it is morally
certain that this Order has been fully consid
cred ut headquarters and will not be modified
BY the President, we mny congratulate the
loyal States and People on an assured pros
pect that the traitors in arms against the Union
are hereafter to be allowed to take care OF
their own human cbattels, to watch them, keep
them and reclaim them, without aid or com.
fort from those who have oil they can do to
prevent the overthrow and ruin Of the Nation
by those traitors. In other words, the Gov
eminent discams all SPECIAL and onerous obi
CATIONS to its relentless and implacable ene-
mics.
This is 50 good that we will not cavil that
Il is not better. We are content to see the
true position approached by stages, so that the
progress be steady and unmistakable. The
truth that Slavery is the sole impelling and
sustaining cause of this rebellon-that it Is
traitor and worthy of death--mnkes itself iel'
day after day by larger and still larger MAORI
ties of those who are sternly resolved that the
Great Republic shall emerge from this terrible
ordeal stronger and more glorious tban ever
! Let US nourish faith by patience.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

WRAr THE woNEs ARE DoIso.-We hear IN all
sections OF the 10y al Stes Of the noble works per-
formed by the women. They ere actively, though
IN most cr,es silently, 3. work procuring Saeh neees'
yaries IA the soldier in the hed requires. Inc wo
men Of CORTLAND County, in this State, under the
lead of Mrs. Henry s. Randall, who has sys'amntir,
ed their operations, have done great aud good
work in procuring contributions for oar wounded
soldiers. SIrs. Randall has recently sen: to the Wo
mems Relief Association Of this city packages com
prjziuc several thousand articles, which e'inee
discrimination no Conmissary, however eheiept
could surpa,s. This was not the hff contribution
nor ia il 70 be the lna.. The good women Of Court
land County, rs also those Of all tho loyal S'a's'
will never tire in their exerions to sustain tnose VINO
are perling their lives that our country may h'e'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

The Peoples Union City Meeting at Cooper
Institute last evening, was very largo and en-.
shusisstie. The great Hall was packed at al
carly hour, end the speakers were heard with
profound yet lively attention. Senator Wolfe
Of Louisville, KY, spoke longest and fOrcibly,
bu. we think Mr.. Chandler from Virginia was
most frequently and yebemsntly cheered. Some
Of the speakers announced were not present,
bat there was enough said, and generally wei
said, and the meeting remained full and earnest
70 late hour. We give q pretty full report
of the sayings and doings on another page
The Union Ticket was ratified with scarcely {
whisper Of dissent, and its success seems vel
nigh assured. But let no effort in its behalf b,
spared for ths single weeh that yet precede.
the election.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29
r1E LATEST WAR NEWS.

WE learn from Washington that Zen. oco't
ia 70 retire within very short time from DIS
dnties as General-in-Chiof OF the Army, DIS
pbysical in6rmty being the cause. In connec-
ton with this intelligence, it is stated that the
Secretary Of War has reported upon the Gen.
erals claims against the Government, on account
of his disbursements in the Mexican war,
deciding that he is not only entitled to the
amount he a.ks for, but that he saved enormous
amounts to the Government by his upright and
careful manner of administering bis trust.
II is hinted that the Southern Expedition Is
not to coDfne it's operations to single point'
but is to strike with force and rapidity at va
rious parts along the Rebel coast, in manner
TO carry CONSERVATION to the very heart OF the
Rebel army.
We hear from Gen. Fremont that he was
on Saturday at Bolivar, in Missouri, whence
he was pushing on for Springfield as rapidly
AZ possible. Gems. Pope aud Hunter were also
Fastening in the same direction, and everything
indicated that battle on large scale was
determined on, provided the enemy could be
I
long been threatening. Lane and Sturgis, IN
the approaching battle, are to have the leit
wing: Hunter the right; Asb0th the center;
Gen. McKinstry is to hold his force in re-
serve; Scel has the advance. Touching Price,
one account represents his men as greatly ois'
gusted at bis retreat, aud as about to compel
him 10 make bis stand; another report is 10
the effect that Gen. Johnston ia on bis way
from Kentucky to take command Of the con-
Joined forces of Price and McCulloch, and thai
he has sent word TO those generals not TO fight
Fremont till he himself can have hand in The
ADMINISTRATION which it is thought Price
and McCuloch will with alacrity obey. Gen
Fremonts body guard, in the recent charge OF
the Rebels at Springfield, lost six or eight
killed, and had fifteen or twenty wounded
We are assured by our Warrington CORE
spopdent that the order to Gen. Fremont t.
surrender his command to Gen. Hunter wal
sent by special messenger on Saturday, ant
was to DO delivered to him unless he wa
actually in face of the enemy, or preparing t
give battle to the Rebels.
On Saturday, scouting party of our troops
IS miles from Cairo, met body of Rebe
cavalry and infantry, with whom they had I
sharp engagement The enemy was entlrel!
routed, with the loss Of Captain and Lieu
tenant.
On the same day, three companies Of the 9tl
! Illinois Regiment went to Saratoga, KY, OF
the Cumberland River, and attacked body o
rebels whom they routed, killing 10, taking p
prisoners, and capturing So horses. They bat
two wounded on their side. These affairs
though not important in their results, in one
sense, do nevertheless show in a clear Light
the spirit and bravery Of the National troops
and add new proof to the evidence already
, gathered that the rebels are snre to DO do
: feated in fair eight with equal numbers, OF
with numbers not greatly inferior TO theirs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

HycIy,rn TRIaL.IRIP OF THE Usirso HA1ks
Nan STEAMSHIP CosMoroLIrAs.-TaS new ana
sppsrior vessel made her trialtdp on Sdrdsy PROV
ipg herself in evary respect a stansh and ssSe'ent
.ss.boat. Her engines worked to the ent'e fa''is-
faction Of her engineers. She takes her p ace IN ins
line on Tuesday, Oe. 90, between this city and ha
ysna. Her accommodations Tor passengers are IN
surpassed BY any ystss that has ever been on TIM
yop,e. She will be commanded BY Capt. A. y
Croker. She left tho PIER No. IA North River
II 30 a. u. ran up the river as far as Canal street
n,uiug there. che passed the Narows at " M, thu
aomer beacon 70 IA, Sandy Hook H:4l, the Hisn
lands at D. NJ, rounded the light'ship y i'aV sn
returned In to the Hook at 2:l2 p. u.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

ing he could not allow any ono to examine biz
camp for any purpose. except BY regular su.
thority of law. and then the applicant went
away. After be had gone. Fremont turned tc
he gentleman with whom he had previously
been talking: 81 dare say" said be, " these
4" pei sens may be here; but if they are, they
" have come expecting to find refuge, and
" will never violate the confidence they have
g reposed in me, 60 long as my name is John
&C, Fremont"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29
The Pacific Telegraph Line.

ST. LOUIS Monday, Oct. %, 1861.
Weare gratifed to learn from j. II. Wade, esq,
President of the Pacific Telegraph Company, that
over zoo private messages passed over the line the
first day it was opened, and that messages continue
to come in at both end, as fast the operators are
able TO transmit them thus indicating already that 1t
will soon be- necessary to put up ole or two more
wires to meet the urgent wants Of the commercial
nnhlic and the Prees.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29
The Little;ohn Libel Suit.

verbatim report of the trial Of the suit of LIT
TIxIonS va GRIEF published in pamphlet form at Tar
TRIBUNE Office 1t contain the Pleas Opening and Arsu.
Counsel Rulings of the Court the entire Testimony
Summing up Of Counsel &C. Our subscribers who desire to
ssuye and preserve full report Of this remarkable trial. win
do vel to p1ocure pamphlet edition. Price 10 cents.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

o;,s their lives if need be- or 70 contlnuo !"
service till the close of the war; oe ~ 'or On'
year or ten, and oil at their own expense no.
70 cost tho Government cent. That kino Oh
otr;ot;sm has tue true ribg.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

We print this morning letter from our
North Carolina correspondent, in which be
furnishes an Interesting account Of Union
Convention in Hy do County. 10 that State, to.
gethsr with tho statement of grievances and
declaration Of Independence whereby they free
rhemselses from the oSiOus thralidom of tho
Rebels calling themselves the +" Confederate
States."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29
TO CORRESPONDENTS

No ncties car be taken Of ANONYMOUS ComnuDieiton'
Whaever 1, tended for insertion must be authenticated
BY the usme address Of the wrteT-not neeeify ior
publication, but sgusIanty for his good faith
We s.1ot undertake 10 return rejected commandment
40 business letters for ta,s office should be addfei,d to
TEE TRIBuxF.p Eew-IoIk.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29
.r,xo, ar the stenmsHfp Arngo,

ST. JOHNS \. r. Hondsy OCT 20 I0oI'
The steamship AraQo, Capt. Lines, passed Cape
Rass Mt : o'clock on Sunday morning, en- route 70
Nsw.York. She left Hlvro on WEDNESDAY morplpe'
anJ Cowes on Wednesday night OF the 10th inst.
Size has 2l5 passengers go tens Of cargo, and tue
u,ual mails. She experienced rough weather during
the voyage with succession Of violent gales her
adyices have been anticipated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-29

On another page will be found an interesting
letter from oar special correspondent with the
Great Southern Expedition, all matters con-
nected with which ste now worthy Of careful
Intention