New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-06
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
The Presidents Message was read TO the two
Houses at 2 o'clock to-day. 1t gave great salts
faction in the tone Of It's sentiments aud III the
drecness and simplicity of its expressions. lt is
fully up to the war standard, and commits the
Administration to the only adjustment which the
country will desire, or will tolerate. The num-
Der of men named, and the amount of money
estimated, indicate that now there is on apprecia-
tion of the magnitue Of the contest, and Of the
vast forces which we are to combine for the
pacifcaton Of the country. La the House there
were frequent manifestations Of applause through
out the reading, but the Outburst was most We
hement at the paragraph naming 100000 men as
the force to be raised. In the more grave and
dgnifed Senate the expression was equally deci-
ded, but more subdued in its manifestation.
SECRETARY OF WARS REPORT.
The report of the Secretary of War is un-
usually veil written. 1t details, in clear aud
condensed form, the military operations of the
Government thus far. He pays just tribute TO
the zeal and efficiency Of the volunteers, aud
compliments the New.Epglsnd States on the
completeness OF equipment and organization Of
their troops. telling hit at the Rebel leaders
is made by the citation Of passage from Eloyd's
report as Secretary of War, 10 which that func-
toDary, in treating of the Utah expedition,
dweIs with much force and anctiOn on the power
aud duty Of the Government to use coercion for
.he suppression Of rebellion under all circam'
stances
COL. FOENEY AND THE SENATE sECRETARYsInP.
Col. Forney viii probably be elected Secretary
of the Senate. There is, however, disposition
on the part of some Of the members 10 keep the
old incumbent, Ashbury Dickins, tn the office,
which ne has held through several Administrations
COL BURNsIDE's BRIGADE.
Col. Burnside's Brigade will consist of the two
Rhode Islaud regiments, the 7lst and tho I'd
Ncw.Hsmpshire.
ARRIVAL or TROOPS.
The 34th New-York Regiment, Col. Ladue, ar
rived tonight, aud quartered on Pennsyl-
vanis avenue, The 25th On. ~ arrived this
morning.
GEN. SCOTT TO TAKE THE FIELD.
1t is believed ut Gen. Scott's headquarters
that the old chieftain will take the field, when
the army advances, in his carriage.
THE REBEL BATTERIES ON THE POTOMAC
The Secretary OF the Navy suggested to the
War Department to-day the property of sending
8 force down the river to take and hold Matthias
Point, was told TO wait two or three days. This
was understood to mean that within that space
of time the enemy would have other work to
do, which would take off his attention from the
corps The steam.tender Reliance, which reached
the Navy-Yard yesterday afternoon, brings intel
liRence that the Rebels have mounted breast
works at Matthias noint, with battery of two
riaed guns, which are supported with force OF
1000 infantry and cavalry.
RECONNOITERING EXPEDITION.
The Philadelphia this morning took on board
an extra marine force, and at lOI o'clock steamed
down the river, under command OF Lieut. Parker
Of the Yard. Her destination is unknown. but
she has probably gone to reconaoiter the enemy
at Matthias Point.
PERSONAL.
Postmaster General Blair has gone to New.
York with his family.
THE ORGANIZATION.
Mr.. Grow for Speaker and Mr.. Etheridge for
Clerk ore elected by handsome majorties. Mr..
Crittenden received l2 votes, all given in q low,
almost inaudibe voice.
The speech of Mr.. Garlic of Virginia made o
favorable impression.
Mr. Appleton Of Massachusetts voted with the
Republicans for Grow and on tho Virginia ques-
ton. He gave dinner to tho Massachusetts
delegation last evening.
Gov ANDREW AND THE MASSACHUSETTS, TROOPS
Gov. Andrew is here busly looking after the
welfare OF Massachusetts troops.
MR.. CRrTTENDEN.
Mr.. Crittenden arrived last night, and with
him came Gen. Buckner. 1t is thought that it
may do him good to see Gen, Scott and his old
companions in arms. and that be may yet con-
clude to help give his old antagonist. Geu. Pill
low, drubbing.
THE GRAND REVIEW
Gen. SaDford's review OF twenty-t .regi.
ments was a grand display. The President.
Gen. Scott, and the members Of the Cabinet,
received marching salute on the platform in
front Of the White House.
Gen. Scott was presented with q splendid
bouquet, which he handed to the President, who
returned IT, =
Jackman of the Garibaldi Guard took sprigs Of
green from his cap and threw them at the Presi-
deutial party. % an smblom Of Hope.