The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-08
PROLONGED MEETING OF THE CABINET.

WASHINGTON, Nay 7, 1861.
There has been long and tedious meeting fthe CShi
net To- day The President and each Cabinet Minister
came out Of it locking very much jaded Among the
subjects discussed the present attitude Of some Of
the great Powers Of Europe relative TO the contemplated
oNgarchy Of the south
The Secretary Of War has granted iurlOugh Major
Anderson who will visit Kentucky, hs native state,
where many Of his relatives sn resde Ire Secretary
has the subject Of the promotion Of Major Anderson
der consideration and has not yet determined what rank
above his present to assign hm, but PROBABLY Will DC
nothing less than Brigadier General.
Secretary Cameron speaks n terms OF the highest
praise OF rapid movement made by General Butler in
advancing upon and holding bis present position al the
Relay House. General Scott IS not less enthussstic IN
his compliments to General Boiler and his oBcers and
men.
me greatest Activity going IN the War and Navy
DEPARTMENTS in the work Of perectng she details Of
comprising and punshng the traitors who have thrown
ths country into its present condition.
Another committee has been here from Baltimore who
reported the President the present state Of affairs in
that city. The mob spirit down. and the oyalsts are
preparing 70 welcome the government troops. There
viii be at least three regiments rgsed in Baltimore, Of
one thousand each, and accepted by the government,
notwithstanding the attempt Of the rebel Legislature Of
Maryland 70 deprive Governor Hicks Of bis proper con-
stitutional power.
Troops win be concentrated in Warrington to the
Der Of forty thousand.
Senator Morrill, at the request OF Governor Wahburne,
Of Maine. rendered to-day to the President regi-
nent Of lumbermen from that State not man 70 mea-
sure less than six feet The regiment WIN probscy not
accepted at present. 70 do would be drespect
fol to many other volunteer regiments from different
parts OF country which have been refused The gov
eminent desire the requisiton for the regulars 70 be
filed before accepting any more volunteers.
The weather 90 lne to-day that the troops max
rg the most Of IL. Regiments marching ard counter
marching the streets which, with their cleaning swords
flashing bayonete and varegated uniforms contribute 10
make brilliant and lively The citizens OF the
capital are out In large numbers 70 witness the move
nents OF the army Of occupation.
me BRIDGES on the road leading TO Baltimore from the
North and West are not yet completed, hence the con
certed movement Of the federal troops towards Baltimore
s delayed. IL may take some days yet.
The Massachusetts, Eighth regiment, the members Of
which were SO kindly treated By Colonel Leferts com
nAnd on the road from Annapolis, manifested their
gratitude yesterday by sending five hundred ioaves OF
splendid bread to the New York Twenty regiment,
Of Brooklyn the members Of which very much IN
want Of food The bread was made by the members OF
The Eighth and baked In the mammoth oven constructed
in the basement Of the Capitol, by the Massachusetts
sxth under the direction OF Quartermaster Munroe OF
that regiment, who assisted the Eighth yesterday n exc
cuiisg their generous donation.
THE APPoRTIoNMENT OF VOLUNTEERS.
wAsuSoroS, May !, 1861.
Tho tender or two regiments OF volunteers from this
strct for the maintenance OF the Union has been re-
'caved by the government with tho veest satisfaction
Forty thousand dollars have been allowed by the Secretary
Of War for their equipment with uniforms and in add
fon Colonel Terrell yesterday obtained order for ne
rites for the whole force He leaves for New York 10
night 10 contract for their Uniforms.
Major Anderson moved 70 tears by the offer Of the
command Of the Kentucky brigade He expressed his
hearty Willingness to accept II, Il the consent Of the Do
partment can be gained. Leading Union men from
kentucky now here are very anxious TO have the
sary permission given, as they an believe IL would
h. rrnian rnali n EtafA