The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-09

commanded by Captain Porter, which has until recently
been stationed at Baltimore.
EXPLOSION OF THE CONTENTS OF AN AMMUNITION
WAGON.
After the review to-day most unfortunate accident
occurred As Cooper's Pennsylvania artillery pro-
ceedng from the field TO their camp, in passing along
Pennsylvania avenue directly in front the Prcsi
dents mansion the contents OF casson attached TO
OF the guns exploded The Of the explosion has not
been definitely ascertained. II may have been from
fautness IN the packing Of the casson from the
posion Of cap Of the shells. Of the Wild
est CONSERVATION The front board Of the
was not injured the top only lifted but the back
board was shattered and the contents Of the caisson
were thrown in every direction The sidewalks at the
moment crowded. and tho shells and fragments fell thick
among them. Only three injured. They
privates Of the company One Of them mortay hurt
and the other two able to walk away. This accident
reflects no dscredt upon the inspecting officers Expe
rcnced have been detailed instruct every battery
In the mode OF packing fused ammunition, and the
taken in this respect has unquestionably prevented
number Of similar accidents.
ARRIVAL OF PHYSICIANS FROM RIcHMoND-cRUEL
TREATMENT OF THE UNION PRISONERS THERE
ALARM CAUSED ny THE PREPARATION OF UNION
NAVAL ExPEDITIONs-rHE REBEL PRESIDENTIAL
QUESTION ETC.
Doctors Homiston and Swan, Of the Fourteenth
rived here this evening, via Fortress Monroe, from Rich
mond. They released their parole, and came
with the hftyseven wounded prisoners who also
released They give most deporabe account Of the
condition Of wounded and the in which they
have been treated by the rebels. According to their
count prisoners have suffered the OF the
damned, and the wonder is that any Of them are
alive. 1t appears that the ry wounded whom
they released were cases that rebel physicians could not
cure, and hence they permitted return home.
The rebel government had learned something in regard
to the probable expedition SOUTH and had produced the
greatest excitement throughout tho Gulf and cotton
States II was believed that vast Numbers Of the troops
in Virginia would be called TO tho respective states
where these attacks were apprehended.
There great scarcity Of provisions and q medi
cincs. Our wounded frequently had to do without in
many critical cases Tea, coffee and sugar almost
impossible TO procure for love or money.
The question Of to the Presidential chair
occupied by Jefferson Davis being agtated through
out the South and the general belief that Alexander
H. stephens would be agreed upon The feeble
Mr.. ravis health used argument against him.
In the event, however, Of permanent restoration
the intention OF the rebel government make him
Lieutenant General.
ANOTHER RISE IN THE UPPER POTOMAC.
The heavy rains of the last twcnty-lour hours have
swoen The river to such extent TO preclude its
passage by the rebel force. be crossed only
by the bridges, all Of which possession Of our
army.
AFFAIRS ALONG THE UNION LINES.
At late hour tonight the army telegraph reports all
quiet along the whole line Of the Potomac.
THE COMMANDS OF GENERAL RosEcRANs AND GENE
RAJ FREMONT.
According TO a despatch from General Rosecr ans he
will be able fully himself against the combined
pf Canes op6EJ EJpvd kntb ha Cara
Fremont will have occasion to complain
cent force, the administration unmndfu of the
importance If aordng them all the support which theft
several positions require.
THE CHARGES AGAINST GEN. FREMONT.
The Official record Of the charges against Gen. Fremont
has yet reached and the Of Gen.
Fremont remains in s'dtu qvo
CAPTURE OF A REBEL SOLDIER.
Some of General ncyes' scouts, while accommodating
beyond Uptons Hill this afternoon took rebel prisoner
nprivate, having in his possession five horses, thirteen
cavalry pistols and sabre. He was sent over TO
General Mcclelans headquarters tonight There were
five others with the rebel before no who es-
capped. The prisoner, having nothing to communicate
was turned the tender mercies of Provost
Marshal and the prison for rebels.
THE DUTIES OF BRIGADE suRGEoNs-nlPoRTANT ORDER
FROM GENERAL MCCLELLAN.
The following order has been issued reference to an
important branch IN the SERVICE
GENERAL 90.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY or The PoToMAc,
WARRINGTON, Oct. 8, 1861.
The following regulations respecting the duties Cf Bri
gade Surgeons published for the government Of all
cuncerned-
Frst-The Brigade Surgeons will frequently inspect the
police cooking clothing and ciea illness OF the camps and
mer in their respective brigades, tho position and
The sinks the drainage tie camp grounds the
ventilation Of the tents DC, making written reports
the brigade mmanders whenever their opinion, any
these respects require ,ction and sending
duplicates Of these reports to the Medical Director Of the
army.
seeond-rhcy will see that the medicines hospital
stores INSTRUMENTS and dressings Of the several regimen
tai surgeons kept constantly sufficient quantity in
good order and always ready for active service.
Thtsd-Ihey will collect from the several regmen.al
surgeons, aid traf smt every Saturday morning &c the
Medical hrecor copy Of tler morning report made to
the commanding officer OF tlcir regiment, ;nd will
company these h remarks showing tie character of
the principal diseases prevailing
E5u,M-Thcy will promptly report to the Medical Di-
all changes in station or location OF themselves
OF any Of the medical officers in their brgadcs, with the
number dae and authority Of the order by which such
changes were made.
FvM-Thcy viii inspect carefully all mon receiving
certificates of disability for discharge, and il they ap
prove they will countersign such certificates
.Sixtt-The hospital attendants tte number Of ten
regiment, and the regimental bands, will be
sembed under the supervision of the Brigade Surgeons,
and will be drilled hour oich day except Sunday by
the regimental medical officers setting up ana dis
manting the hand stretchefs tters aud ambuaucss
handling carefully, placing them upon tho ltere
and ambulance beds, putting them into tho ambusncts,
taking them out, &c, carrying upon the hand
stretchcs observing that the leading bearer steps OF
with left foot, aud the bearer with the rigtn
short everything that render this service effect
v, the conlort table for the wounded who
| to be transported
Si1alt--Brigade Surgeons will that the orders Of
the Commanding General in relation TO the uses TO which
ambulanccs TO be applied are strictly Cbeycd and
they will report promptly to the brigade commanders all
| nfractuns OF these orders.
7th-Whenever a skirmsh affair U ou,poets
occurs 10 which any portion Of thor brigade engaged,
they will that the ambnlances and s<eichers proper
ly manned with the drilled men ia immediate rcsdi-
ness and attendance bring off the wounded, aud that
the regimental medical officers at their pests, with
their instruments, dressings and hospital knapscss IN
complete ORDER and ready for immeiiate use, that
delay may in rendering the necessary surgical aid
| to the wounded
! EiehI-1bey will report in writing to the Medical Di-
rector within twenty hours ato any affair with The
enemy, the name rank and regiment Of osch OF tho
wounded the nature and situation of the wound aud the
surgical mesns adopted in the
Nish-Brgade Surgeons will be held responsible that
the hospital service their brigades is kept constantly
effective and in readiness for any emergency Norcms
ness in this respect will be tolerated o overlooked.
BY command 6 Major General Mcclellan.
S. WILLIAMS, Asst. Adjt Gen.