The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-08
POSITION OF GENERAL BLENKER's DIVISION.


Cross Roads They have nothing of the enemy ex-
cp occasional scouting party ror the las, weeks
THE GERMAN DIVISION AND GENERAL SCOTT.
The following is General Benkers letter to Lieutenant
General Scott
To HIS ExoEuEscy WINFIELD Scorr Lieutenant General Of
the Army Of the United States -
SR-Arrving al Washington with my regiment in the
hioath oi May and being inspected by you and your
stan you uttered TO me the most fattering words
Nolone your regiment is the finest Of all saw parade
Through Washington
Ihese encouraging words acted upon me- upon my off,
cofs upon my men, like the spur OF good rider upon
good horse went ahead, proud Of the expression OF
,ae sa'iaiactlon o man who is the greatest military
leader on this continent. My regiment grew to brigade,
my oiisade 10 division, which, hope will be IN the
vsuard iof attack quite rs brave my brigade was IN
the rear guard.
Strangers on this connent-athough loving adopt
ed country like old fatherland we left behind the
oher SIDE or the oceanyour kind regards AMI the
Fresions Of high satisfaction gave confidence not
only IN the military leader who commanded us but con-
Haehcc N ourselves the want Of which Very often shakes
le 50 ahead spirit OF men who feel themselves foreigners
on the soil where they have TO act am therefore,
Obliged deeply obliged, TO express 70 you the highest
and soldiers
We will keep your words and your memory in the
shrine q our heartsand hoping that you will live long
enough TO see the triumph Of Justice over ereang ambi
tious rebellion against the best constitution framed
or mantind--We hope alSo and will do our best Gncr
inc sgIde OF our new gallant commanderMajor General
McCellanto justify the aattcring words expressed by
you and to show our American brethren in the Union
that The spirit Of Steuben and DcKalb yet dcad
and that the German division viii do its duty pay by
good deeds and blood what @ adopted father
and am, General your most obedient and respectful
servant, H. EIENkFR,
Brigadier General Commanding Division
WARNING 10 RECRUITING OFFICERS ASp RECRUITS.
Charges having been preferred against officers and
others belonging TO different regiments for inducing
persuadng soldiers to desert regiment for the pur.
pose Of joining another, in direct violation Of The articles
Of war. the Adutant General has directed letter upon
tbe N bo
engaged in this practice. It is intended to serve rs
guide to others The following the substance of the
lcttcr:-
Fer soldier to enlist in any regiment troop or conpa-
ny, without regular discharge his proper regiment
troop company desertion punishable with death in
thc ot war 10 induce or persuade him to such drser
on, 10 advise him to it is also punishable with
death for fains to conne or deliver up such desere,
q commissioned oitccr is 10 DO cashiered.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST ARMY PAYMAsTERs
Complaints have been made that some of tho army
paymasors have exacted consideration from suffers for
the privilege Of attending at the pay table, and having
their claims against soldiers reserved oat Of their pay
The charges viii be investigated.
THE FOURTH CONNECTICUT REGIsrNT
tmong tho many Efficient regiments Of volunteers in
the army Of the Pot mac, the Connecticut Fourth de-
especial mention. This is one Of the regiments
which mutnie1 at the expiration Of three months after
enlistment and when Colonel Tyler took command some
six or eight weeks ago, in state Of great demoral
zlion. They exhibit degree Of good discipline
promptness and precision of dri hardly exceled by
regulars.
CAPTURE or A REBFL SURGEON.
Areconnoiterng party from General Smiths division
yesterday, when near Vienna, arrested DR.. Heniker a
surgeon in the rebel army He will be brought TO
Washington.
CHANGE OF NAMES OF WAR VESSELS
To avoid confusion in the nomenclature OF naval
vessels, the Of two Of the composing the
upper division Of the Potomac Gotia have been changed
there two others in the elsewhere bearing
the The Powhatan will therefore be known
hereafter the King Philip, and the Mount Vernon as
the Mount Washington.
RETURN OF SECRETARY SEWARD.
Secretary Seward returned to Washington las. night
ELECTION DISTURBANCE IN MARYLAND.
During the State election yesterday Of the pre-
cncts in Southern Maryland the supporters Of the dis
union ticket attempted to seize the polls and exclude
Union voters. The Union men rallied. Several despe-
renconrcs csued III all the instances reported the
Unionists rcpulscd their bridge burning and ballot
stufng opponents and maintained their right TO exer-
csc the elective franchise.
DEATH or PAWN asTER WOODBRIDGE OF THE NAVY.
The Navy Dcpar tnent has received information of tho
death OF raymaser Henry r. Woodbridge United States
Navy, at Aspinwai, on the 25th uIt.
OFFICIAL AND UNOFFICIAL ADvICEs FROM EUROPE.
The from Europe at tho State Department is un-
dcrs.ood TO be eminenty satisfactory. Official dispatches
corroborate the impressions given by the tecgapdc
reports already published in the newspapers Unofficial
communications from loyal citizens Of tho United States
residing Paris and London. say that III France Prince
Napoleon has cast of all reserve and declared that the
;nsurection cannot prevail and other letters say that
secession is dead in France at least that gives no
signs Of life
THE NEW MINISTER FROM SWEDEN
Count riper, tho Minister Resident from Sweden
and Norway had his first audience Of the Secretary Of
State today at the department. II is officially
communicated TO the that the selection of
this distinguished statesman, lineal descendant Of
Count Piper, identified with the glorious history Of his
country in the period Of Charles XII Of Sweden is de-
signed MS special mark OF respect and good will the
part Of Sweden towards the United states. II is
likely that the government Of the United States viii make
some suitable recognition Of this action the part of
Sweden.
THE NEW GRANADIAN CLAIMS COMMISSION.
The New Grauadian Commission IS holding daily ses
sons preparatory TO entering upon til, investigation Of
claims, and win commence in few days TO make
awards.
CONSULAR APPOINTMENT.
William Moran, Of PHILADELPHIA has been appointed
Consul at RayonYc, France.
EyrEDITfGG RAILROAD COMMUNICATIONS WITH WASH
1SGToN
The Government Railroad Department has been in
negotiation for time with tho several Railroad
panies between Washington New York, Boston and Buff
ralo for more expeditions arrangement Of trains by
which communication with different parts Of the North
will be moro frequent. The arrangements are ncarly
completed awaiting only tue final action Of convention
to be held in Philadelphia on Monday next.
The Post Office Department will be represented by As
sistant Postmaster General Mcclellan and tho War De-
partmcnt by Thomas H. Canied Assistant General Mana
ger OF Railroads for the government.
CAPTAIN Nores the General Manager, has been com
pelcd on account 81 III hcah to ask leave Of absence
for few days, during which time Mr. Garfield will dis
charge the duties Of that Office.