New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-18
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| THE RESPONSE TO THE CALLS OF THE TREASURY
To successfully wage war, money Is prime
necessity. Mr.. Chase has been abuodnntly
cheered By the lberality with which the people
of the country have responded to bis CALL bni
| like o prudent man, he has begun to count the
cost of that which Government has undertaken.
THE ACCEPTANCE or REGIMENTS.
| The expenses of the War Department are
enormous, and with o view to reestablishing the
army on a more economical bass, and Of pruning
| extrayaganccs, the advice Of eminent military
men. row here by invitation, is being considered.
1t is evident from the decision of high military
authorities, that the recent action OF New-iork
and other State authorities, is not indorsed by
Government. Regiments tbat are raised by any
competent person, if rendered to the War De-
partDent, will without doubt, be accepted, and
all tedious State annoyance be thus obviatcd
TROOPS AT nARpER's FERRY.
The Cabinet held long session this morning
aud through Mr. Seward report was made by
the party who left Hafpers Ferry yesterday
afternoon. Generally it corroborates our preyi-
GUS accounts. There were 1900 troops there.
into Their own State. Seven hundred insurgents
occupy the Point of Rocks, and two mounted
columbiads command the ferry and its approaches.
There are but few Inhabitants remaining there
except those connected with the defense Of the
place, or whose business requirements are i'm
peyative.
GEN. BUTRER AND THR BALTIMORE PAPERS.
nais ;phn in varv
remarks and severe censures Of Gen. Butler.
But Mr.. Cameron stated to-day that Gen. But
Ter had proved himself soldier, and he thought
well of him.
THE BRIGADIER- -GENERAIsHPs.
Capt. Hare Of Massachusetts, one Of the prouni-
nent actors at Annapolis and Baltimore states
that be was promised by the President Briga-
der Generalship, in case he raised two regiments,
but that for some reason he now fods it i'm.
possible to obtain that position and gentlemen
promised by him the command Of companies are
not accepted. lie demands bis promised posi-
ton, but is willing TO resign it, if Government
has no use for his services.
AFFAIRS IN MARYLAND.
The troubles in Washington County Maryland,
grow apace, and, at length, Mr.. Lincoln has
been called upon to interfere, unless he desired
the people to take matters in their own hands
and inaugurate civil war. Senator Stone from
that State, had very earnest interview with
the President on the subject this morning.
OFFERS or CAVALRY.
Offers Of cavalry continue to be made TO the
President. S. II. Mix Of New-York to-day
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there is no likelihood that Mr.. Cameron will
accept it. as recruits for volunteer cavalry are
apt TO be unaccustomed horscuen.
THE TROOPS BECOMING RESTLESS.
Ii is evident that something must be done with
our troops-though drilled and exercised continu-
ally, they are beginning to be restless, and some
what undIscipined. In one or two camps there
ia great complaint concerning the rations The
9TH Regiment last night had mock funeral over
their JuDk, which was buried near the camp, and
over which was uttered mOurnful lamentations.
Col. EllswOrth's Zouaves complain terribly, and
several serious troubles have already occurred.
The third New.Jcrsey Regiment complain that
their Quartermaster does not properly attend to
bis department. They breakfasted on sour bread
and coffee, minus sugar, this morning. There are
quito a number on the sick list 10 this regiment,
attributable, they say, TO eating too much salt
meat There can be no excuse Tor such abuses,
and it is for the good Of all that mcntion these
cases.
THE MICHIGAN REGIMENT.
No regiment that has yet arrived has created
such an excitement as the Michigan First Gen.
Cass felt great interest in equipping and pre-
pairing It's men, aud felt, as well be might, great
pride in their appearance. With their band they
paradcd the avenue this afternoon, and paid
their respects to Mr.. Lincoln, who expressed
himself highly gratifed with their martial air.
Michigan may well feel honored in such repre-
sentations. They number 800, and will probably
quarter at the Patent Office.
DEATH OF A MEMBER OF THE TWELFTH.
Thomas W. Benbon, member Of the 18th Regi-
ment Company d, died this morning at half
past 10. His remains will reach New.York at
IL A. m. tomorrow. He has suffered from in-
Aammution of the brain, caused BY suDstroke
on Tuesday last. Resolutions Of respect were
passed by his company.
FORTRESS MONROE.
Senator Chandler, Secretary Nicolay aud two
others went this morning ~ examine certain IN
ternal arrangements at Fort Monroe. They VIII
report, probably, tomorrow night.
ACCEPTANCE or WESTERN TUGS.
The President has accepted three fine tsgs OF.