New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-09

be more surely protected. In other WORDS, making
wide discrimination between the two classes.
1t is not at all probable that anything will be done
to initiate against the heretofore declared object in
vigorously prosecuting the war.
THE POTOMAC FLEET.
The steamer Mount Vernon yesterday took Com
modore Wyman, flag officer Of the Potomac noiilla
down to the Harriet Lane, of Indian Head, return
ing to the Navy-Yard in the evening.
The Harriet Lane ia now the flag ship, the Yankee
being at the Navy-Yard undergoing extensive i'm
provemenis
Com HaTe resumes his duties as flag officer OF
the lower nota on board the Union.
APPOINTMENT OF CHAPLAIN.
The Rev. DIR. Michael of Covington, KY, was to-
day appointed Chaplain to the 9Th Regiment Of
United States Cavalry.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 1861.
THE DISTURBANCES AMONG THE INDIANS.
The Indian Bureau has received information that
Gen. Hunter, by it's direction, was holding coun'
ell at Leavenworth with influential representatives
OF the Southern Indian tribes, including those from
the Greeks. Cherokees and Choctaws, in relation
to the disturbances occasOned by the present rebel
lion. The instructions sent thither by the Com
missioner Of Indian Affairs contemplate their return
TO their own people, with strong assurances oil the
friendship of United States Government.
SENATOR TRUMBULL's SPEECH
The following paragraph was unintentionally
omitted in the transmission Of the recent speech Of
Senator Trumbull:
"Without anv special act of Congress, I presume
no one questions that our military commanders III
the prosecution OF the war in insuriectionary DIS
tricts nav for the time being seize and make use OF
the property of the Rebels and their slaves but on
the restoration Of peace the night OF the owners
would revive. Hence, if we would have uniformity
of action among the commanders OF our armies, and
forfeit forever the property Of Rebels and their
clnius to the service OF their fellOwmen, must be
done by act Of Congress-
PENSIONS TO REBELS.
The Pension Office has withheld the payment Of
pensions to Il number Of persons account Of suif-
Gent evidence of their disloyaty. 1t appears that
some show willingness TO take the pre- scribed oath
OF allegiance and loyalty for the purpose Of obtaining
money from the Government, but who afierward
either Join the rebels otherwise give them aid and
comfort AS large number Of the pensions are paid
after the LIT of October the returns thus far received
DO not afford sufficient data from which to Judge to
The extent Of the detection. The widow of Commo-
dore Thomas Ap Catesby Jones ia among those who
her pension.
THE CAPTURED LINCOLN CAVALRY.
Captain Todd, oil the Lincoln Cavalry, who with
few Of his companions was taken prisoner in the
ncigbborhood OF Pohck Church, about three weeks
ago while on reconnaissance has written letter,
which was received here Yesterday, stating That
none Of ihosc who were with him at tiaI time We're
injured, and that they are now imprisoned la Rich
mond
TIE MATTHIAS POINT BiTTERY.
The Rebel battery located q short defiance above
Matthias Point threw a sh Il into the camp OF the
18th Massachusetts Regiment on Friday. Failing TO
explode, IL dil no Injury.
TIE ROADS on THE LOWER POTOMAC.
Tie roads between Washington and tie camps on
the Mars land side OF tie Lowar Potomac are a,Inoet
imra sable for the army baggage WAGONS. Nearly
an he stores are now shipped by small steamers ane
transports.
MORE CONTRABtNDS.
Thirty-oue contrJhands have arrived here. They
arc women and children. and wa brought over
from Matthias Point BY Col Graham during his -
cent recounoissapce The men. numbering over City,
are s,il with Gen. Sickos employed as laborers.
Tbese slaves had been deserted by their masters, and
were in destitute condition when Uncovered by our
troops.
APPLICATION FOR PROMOTION.
It IL understood that the Repre-. enta,iyes in Con
gress from Philadelphia, together with Colonies
Ripley, Chantfy and Euos Yesterday personally
applied to the President 10 appoint Col. Barney Of
the 23i Pennsylvania Regiment TO a Brigadior-
Generalship That city is largely represented in the
Army OF the Potomac.
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
The Honso Committee to examine into Govern
ment contracts, of which Mr.. Van Wyck is Chair
man. will report in part time this week. 1t 10
said that large sums of money have already been
saved 10 the Government through their inyesiiga-
tons.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
The weather to-day il beautiful The religious
exercises in the various camps were unusually
largely attended.
REPORTS EY SCOUTS.
Scouts, sent out by Gen. Nadsworths Brigade, on
Friday. retained to-day. They reported that Flint
Hall and also Fairfax Court-IIouse entirely de-
serted by the Rebel piekets. They passed through
AMI bevond the village OF Fairfax before they met
the pickets of the enemy.
SHELTER FOR CAVALRY HORSES.
The different cavalry regiments on the south side
Of the Potomac are, Of u cir own accord, erecting
shelters 10 protect their horses from the influence OF
the weather.
IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI.
sYRAcusB No, Saturday, Dec. 7, 1861
| Gen. Pope has been assigned TO the command OF
all Union forces between the Missouri and Usage
Dr.. rb;. forca the LARGEST mart of the