The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-26

from New York and Baltimore are then transported by
hght "a small vessels the bay into the Rappahan
nocI and York rivers the blockade OF which, for some
'haccouDtabe reason, has been abandoned Thevesses
carrying these supplies leave port coasters for ports in
Maryland, and manage land their cargoes just below
the Maryland line.
The rebels have erected batteries on either side of
Onancock between that and Pongeegam enc side and
between Onancock and Chesconnessy on tho other A
rebel picket guard is maintained at the mouth OF
Onancock creek Opposite to the mouth Of this
creek, in the Chesapeake bay, is Tangier Island,
upon which there are about three hundred Union
men, comprising the whole adult male population,
with one single exception AT Watts Island, where there
is light house, the people also Union These people
continually fear, ana in danger from the rebels
the Eastern shore Of Virginia Why the Rappahnock
and York Rivers left open under these sire umsnces
is mystery.
ACTIVITY AT THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT..
The Ordnance Department Of the Navy Yard is turning
out red cannon with extra force One is nearly finished
which will throw proectile weighing sixty four pounds
four miles and half The gun weighs 10, 600 pounds
There is great activity m tho Ordnance Department
night and day.
The Resoute brought up three prizes-the schooners
Artist and McCabe and the soop Chesapeake which had
been engaged IN the transportation of men and supplies TO
the eastern shore Of Virginia The Artist neat trim,
fast sailing craft and is believed that she was about to
be converted into a rebel privatecr
The Live Yankee and the Reliance also came up day
The Reliance has already started down again The Live
Yankee brought important intelligence in regard to the
operations on the Virginia bank at Nathias
Point, and also at Aqua Creek. Tho rebels
are busy erecting batteries. The at Matthias
Point fred upon the propeller Sophia Sunday morning.
and saluted in retaliation with shots from the
Live Yankee. II is strange that the rebels should be al
lowed to proceed unmoested with their preparations at
these points for the annoyance of vessels the Po
tomac
EXPECTED ARRIVAL OF GENERAL MCCLELLAN.
General Mcclellan elegraphed from Harrisburgh that he
would arrive here tonight. If he has he must have
gone to the house Of some friend gentlemen who have
business with him unable to find him. There was
crowd at the depot to receive him. and great anxiety par
cuarly among the soldery has been manifested for his
arrival
ARRIVAL OF GEN. CADwALLADER AND COL LANDER.
General McClellans Aid, Colonel F. W. Lander arrived
here 10 day. and u.s. as he has always been ready for
tive service wherever there is need for stout hearts and
gallant actions. Major General Mccall and Brgadier
General Cadwalader arrived here to-day They pro-
badly here in reference to the examination OF the army
officers with reference TO their competency
ARRIVAL OF GOV. STEVENS AND GEN. BURNETT.
Among the late arrivals here are Governor J. Ste
vens Of Washington Territory, and Gen. Ward Burnett
Governor Stevens is distinguished graduate Of West
Point and long ago offered his services to the govern.
ment General Burnett is too well known TO the people Of
New York to need comment.
THE REPORTED ARREST OF COLONEL NILES.
The report that Colonel Miles, commanding the left
wing, under arrest, without the slightest foundation
in truth
INCREASE OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT.
The two branches Of Congress have compromised their
dsagreeng amendments 70 the bill for the of the
military establishment. The Senate had provided for
| augmentation to extent of eleven regiments or
twenty three Thousand in accordance with the
recommendation Of the Executive This the House altered
to volunteer force but through the Joint Committee Of
Conference receded from its amendment and agreed to the
Senate bill, with proviso that the army which is thus
made to consist Of Oo0 shall be reduced to 2 600
at the end of the war; without further legislation. All the
officers of the regular army who may be assigned to duty
in the regiments are the latter being disbanded
to return to their former regiments with the pay and
promotion to which they shall be entitled Both Houses
have concurred in the report Of the conference com
| mittee.
From what be ascertaned it is by no means certain
that the Senate will give consent TO all the appointments
| for. these new regiments
| AFFAIRS AT HARPERs FERRY.
An officer of the army arrived here to-day from Har
|
the Commanders Chief.
General Banks arrived there last evening, and was
warmly greeted by the officers and soldiers under his
| command
The three months soldiers leaving fast
veyance could be had. Several regiments have al.
| ready arrived at the Ferry.
General Banks appearance had infused vigor
among the troops
| Information had been received at Harpcr's
|
returning towards Harpcr's Ferry to give battle
| TO our forces. This not believed, spy had
just in, reporting that the rebels had not moved
from Winchester; and further, that Monday there
not than four five thousand at most at the
latter place. the remainder having gone reinforce Gene
| raj Beauregard at Manassas Junction.
| RELIEF FOR WOUNDED s0LpIERs-THE FIRE ZoUAvEs
| TO BE PAID.
Colonel Bradford who belongs TO Governor Morgan's
staff received positive orders this morning to spare
expense to relieve the wounded soldiers and all others
who want of necessaries The Colonel has been
visiting the several regiments to-day, and furnishing
them With such delcacies the poor soldiers may re-
quire.
He also has authority to draw the Treasurer
Albany for the full of the Indebtedness of the
New York Fire Zouaves, who, it appears, have
cevcd cent since their enlistment, and they will
| therefore, be paid on Saturday next
REMOVAL OF INEFFICIENT ARMY OFFICERS
Mr.. Wilson, Chairman Of the Military Committee Of the
Senate offered resolution yesterday, empowering the
President from Office any military officer who
should prove inefficient the service. Senators were
ready TO vote for it, but Mr. Wilson insisted, usual
upon making a speech, In doing which he'
made sweeping denuncation Of military officers for
the Bulls run stampede, which did relish with
Senator's Mr. Sherman rebuked him for his language in
open Senate. Mr.. Brigader General Wilson, it is said
made double quick time from Bulls run on Sunday
that is true, it i'll becomes him, Chairman of the Mill.
tary Committee of the United States Senate to censue an
| inferior officer for doing the same thing
| EXCEssEs OF THE SOLDIERS.
Either the military civil authorities of this CITY
should put stop TO the rotous conduct of drunken sol
| dcrs, who are permitted to stroll about this city.