The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-23

resuming the command Of the army which, under his
guidance, fcll back in disorder from field OF such i'm
menso importance
The splendid new building erected by banker Corco-
ram opposite the War Department and dedicated to art
mas been taken by the government and will be mmed
atey opened for the reception and distribution of cloth
ing FOR the army. It will be in charge OF the military
storekeeper at this place.
Arrangements being made by Commissioner
Wood and others to have the troops upon their
arrival at the depot in this city supplied with
refreshments at the newly erected buildings
for that purpose. This excellent arrangement
will do away with the complications and annoyances here
tore experienced consequent upon the arrival of strange
troops the night without the knowledge how
the necessary provisions for tho troops for the Of
not knowing places and men.
The Navy Department has had the Mary
land shore Of the lower Potomac examined
The expedition under the direction o.
Major Reynolds, Of the Marine corps. II landed
at the different points and secured the surrounding coun
try but discovered signs Of hostility, anything TO
capture destroy
The two hundred marines whose being sent odown the
river few days ago excited much speculation were
brought back to the Navy Yard last night by the Bat
Of suspicious neighborhoods along the river.
MOVEMENTS OF THE REBELS.
was discovered yesterday that the rebel force in
front OF lines which had been pushing its advance
nearer to position day after day had been suddenly
withdrawn at least far back Fairfax Court House,
To-day rumor has been circulated by parties from the
vicinity Of Lecshurg stating that tho main body Of the
rebel army is being concentrated at that point This
port not improbable but it has yet been verified
The rebel leaders evidently at a loss what
to do. Inacton is ruinous to their arny. Exc
cute their menace to attack Washington, and they
do not know at what point they may themselves
be attacked by General Mcclellan Information has been
received that an immense number Of their in
hospital. The small pox and measles said to be raw
aging their camps.
The daily stage between Washington Ieonsrdstown
was stopped today upon the suburbs of the city
hauled. Two of tho passengers, among whose baggage
were found communications addressed to rebels in vr
gna, and contraband articles, arrested and held
for further examination.
ARRIVAL OF CAPTAIN FABINs, OF THE ROYAL DUTCH
NAVY.
Captain Fabns, Of tho Royal Dutch Navy, bearer of
dispatches to tho government is registered among the
arrivals at Wizards tonight. =
SENATOR WILSON APPOINTED TO A POSITION, ON
MAJOR GENERAL M'CLELLAN's STAFF.
dered by Major General Mcclellan position his staff
since which time he has had the subject under consde
ration. To-day he has, by the advice Of Secretary
Cameron, accepted the appointment, from the advan
tagcs Of which II s considered he viii be able render
more efficient service as Chairman of the senate's Com
mittee on Military Affairs Senator Wilson leaves Wash
ngton tomorrow to aid in the organization of regiment
in Massachusetts,, with n flying battery of artillery
attached he having already obtained authority for that
purpose. ~
SECRETARY wELI.Es AND THE CABINET.
There is evidently in.cation to Gust secrs-
tary Wellcs from the Cabinet. wki.e he may not be
tho strongest man in that body, time will prove
that he quite clearly comprchends his duties and
little more honest than other member Of the Cabi
net DON'T be surprised to hear of Mr. Wclcs resignation
at any time.
RETURN OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR.
Assistant Secretary Of War Scott has been absent
business for the few days, and returned
night
ORGANIZATION OF THE POLICE.
The police force being organized for this city
is progressing slowly. In ordinary times there would be
objection to combining the selection Of the men to the
District, but in the present crisis, when large
number of the actual citizens have lot Che place. and the
city is filed up with strangers there should be higher
motives than a desire to confnc the selection Of
policemen TO any particular locality. The
police will be national, not local force.
The citizens Of the District should have more exclusive
control the selection OF the men TO compose
this force than the citizens Of Philadelphia New York or
Bostonindeed no, much, IL the majority Of the resi-
dents here to settle the question The best detectives
Of the loyal Northern cities who posted about men
and things should be employed hero at once and to
work. On the contrary, certain petty politicians about
here who have fattcned the government for years
crying against the interference of the people Of
other parts Of United States with the district police
II reminds Of the paupers who protested against
the interference Of the scccmcn Of the town in which
they derived their support. The residents Of this dis
rct evidently entertain the mistaken idea that they
and therefore should govern Washington and the dis
trict.
SEIZURE OF NEW YORK PAPERS.
Tho city suddenly thrown into state Of excite
mcnt upon the arrival OF the train from New York
night by learning that the government had seized
Philadelphia, all the New York papers on tho way
to this city. 1t explained whom il turned out
that the officers only ordered to seize the New York
Jouaal Of Commerce. Day Book end Neus but the bundles
were small that they could not select them out from
the immense piles OF the loyal papers in allow
the latter to by that train Those who had the
HERALD by mail were stormed, and could easily have
sold their copies at dollar each.
OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WARRINGTON August TO- 1851.
The Alleged Mminy in the Serenity ninth Re3imea!
The alleged mutny in the Seventy ninth regiment Of
New York Volunteers, and the prompt measures adopted
by General Mcclellan to suppress it, has for the past
days been the principal topic Of conversation here and
elsewhere, and of newspaper publicity throughout the
loyal States of the Union.
The FIRST reports Of the affair scanned to imp!icac the
entire regiment but this happy state so.
It appears the regiment had been subjected to what ap.
pearcd to them series un,ust grievances When this