The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-08

body of men, actua,ed by purer motives was neve
before marshaed in the field ~ N' 0'''
The calling forth of this large and admirable f,o -
Vndicaton of the Constitution and the laws is in strict
dcc'ruhce with wise prudence and economy and at the
same time IN perfect harmony with the uniform practice
~ o. 'e government But three years ago, when the au
thorlty OF the nation contemptuousIv defei bv tha
iornohS IN Oa The only saepocy consistent with the
uaShtY OF the government the prompt cmplnyment
OF such an overwhelming force the Suppression Of the
rentiiion as removed all possibility of failure 1t will
nardy De credited, however that the following Iangna.e
IN relation to that period was penned by John Eloy1
then Secretary of War; and actively engaged in lead
ing tn, rebel forces. who have even les to rsIff -
action than the Mormons: ''' "
when small force first to Utah. the Mormors
aacNsu ana DESTROYED their trains, and made ready n
IA general attack upon the column When snIfcien'
power was pat ON foot to put beyond all doubt
submission " O' ''''"
THIS movement upon that territory was demanded by
the moral sentiment of tie country due to ynli
cation o! its laws and Constitution and was essential IA
uehons'rate the power of the Federal Government to
chaSse inSubordinatOn and uueIl rebellion hownrar
ormdahe from numbers position it might seem to be-
Anequae preparations aud prompt advance of the army
was an act of mercy and humanity to those deudcI n
Pile, for it prevented the efusion of blood - fO'
recommend the vigorou; and merciGuI poIicv
f''
The reports of the chiefs of the different bureau, If
ts department which are herewith submitted presents
the estimates nf the probable amount of
required in addition to those already made for the wear
ending June So 1861, for the force in the field or
winch has been accepted and will be in service within
the next twenty days. follows:
Quartermaster's department ....... SO $50 2nO 81
Ordnance Department ................. 746S I72 90
Pay Department 67 s. 100 lS
Adjutant Generals Department ...,.... 4oS 6o0 90
Engineer department ................ 6S5 OGO co
Typographical Engineer Department 50 600 m
Surgeon Generals DePartment........, 1871 s4I 90
Due States which have made advances for
Toops..'.'.' Observation-Disclosures. 10 600 900 90
Total: sIS5 296. .3s7 10
ne resistance to the passage of troops through the city
ofBamore, Fastening the relief of the federal canita
and the destruction of bridges of the and Bal
umOre and the Northern rail
the refusal of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad
to transport the government forces and supplies in
V0Ived The necessity. at early stage of the present
troubles the part of this department to take
sion OF so much of the railway lines was required
supplies were expected military route was ac .ordinr
ly opened from Perryville the Chesapeake bv
steamers to Annapolis, and thence ny railroad to Wash
neton view OF The necessities of the crisis Congress
it S not doubted, will Justify the steps taken.
As the movements OF the United States forces are con
tnued the supervision OF railroad and telegraph lines
will remain necessity to be met by the department
would therefore, recommend the proprety of an appro
priaton, to he made by Congress- be applied when
public eXigences demand tn the reconstruction and
equipment of railroads. and for the expense of mai
and operating them and also for The corsrr..i
of additional telegraph lines and their appurtenancrs
wonid also recommend special appropriation for the
construction Of the Long Bridge across the Potomac
which is now military necessity
The Importance of nfOrcing the strctest discipina
where active army operations carried rebel
ouS States, cannot be too strongly urged Public conf
denee is for the time being destroyed and the mic.
communities are ~, 10 be @nopg @ men d il I'll
courts are being suspended offences may he com
which our military courts as noa o.spi9d
have authorized jurisdiction. 1t would seem onI
consistent with just regard the interests of the
ernment and the people, that properly organizd d
military tribunal should be empowered take capniZanca
ofcrimna offences and to punish the offenders when found
guilty. Such tribunal should have any Jurisdiction
when the functions Of the federal uninterrup
to the consideration of Congress GU
The subsistence Of the troops in the service il
matter OF the highest Importance. Rations, proper in
quantity ana qnaltyar are quite as essential to the eff
cheney OF an army as valor or discipline. is desirable
therefore that the quantity of raons distributed n The
troops should far possible be adapted their pre
vious dietary habits While it cannot be expected hat
the uNurleS to which many have been shuu
be provided by the commissariat Just regard to com
and health imposes upon the Government the duty of
furnishing sound healthful palaabe food larpar
proportion of vegetables and Of fresh meats when tLv
he procured. than now furnished und.r m.
army regulations, would undoubtedly diminish the
danger OF epdemcs among the troops. therefore sub
nit the question, whether it would not be expedent fo,
Congress to enlarge the of the commsaat so as
to enable the better to carry into practice the views
| here suggested
As all acquisitions for camp equipage, for the means Of
its transportation, and for supplies are made upon the
Quarterma'er- Generals departmental it is highly
ta that every facility should he afforded its chief for
meeting all such requions with promptness At pres
ent the power of that bureau is limited For instance
it desirable that the troops in the field Shoud
he supplied with water proof capes and blankets
as protection against the effects Of the climate
regulations do not recognize item of cloth
ing, and discretion has been lodged with the epar
ment to act in the matter, the troons for the
lack Of this essential outfit have suffered much ncOny.
nence Some of the States of New England have sent
their quotas forward equipped admirably in this re-
| spect would recommend that this subject be com
mended to Congress for its favorable consideration
The sudden large increase of the army in May last in
duced the acting general call attention OF
this department to the necessity of modification
the system of organization with the superv
sion of the hygeine and comfort of the troops com
mission OF inquiry ana advice was accordingly instituted
with the Object of acting u operation with the medica
bureau. The following gentlemen have CONSENTED tC
! serve, without compensation upon this commission
Henry W. Bellows, d. d Prof. A. ID. Bache L. L. d.
! Prof JeTries Wyman Prof WacOtt Gibbs NJ D.: WIN
| II. Van Buren, D.. Sam'l. G. Howe NJ D r C Wood
surgeon I. S army George ". Cullum, T. S army; an(
Alex E. Shiras, u S army. They directinc sn-
cal inquiries in regard the careful inspection of rac
and enlisted men the best means of guarding restor
ing their health and Of securing the general comfort and
efficiency of the troops the proper provision hospitals
nurses, cooks, &c The high character and wrl-knOwl
attanmentS of these distinguished gentlemen afford
assurance that they will bring to bear upon the sub
of their investigation the ripest teachings of sanitar,
science in its application to the details Of military life
The organization of military hospitals the metho
Of obtaining and regulating whatever appertans to tn
cure relief or care OF the disabled also the regulation
and routine through which the services of patriotic wo
men rendered available nurses was at an earl,
period present struggle intrusted to the CHARGE
Miss D. L. Dix who volunteered her services and is now
without remuneration, devoting her whole time to M
| important sui act
armorics under the able superintendent of Ordnanc
Bureau. compare most favorably with the very bes
manufactured for foreign governments. The celebrate
Enfield rifle socalled is simple copy of the regular arr
manufactured for many years at the Springfield al
mory.
Previous to the early part last year. the government
had supply of arms and munitions of war sufficient IN
any emergency; but through the bad faith those
trusted with their guardianship they were taken fror
their proper repositories and distributed throu porti
of the country expected to take part the
rebellion In consequence of the serious thus su
ained, there available at the commencement of m
outbreak much less supply than all kinds Bu
through th zeal and activity of the Ordnance Rurear
| the embarrassment thus created has been in Il grea
| measure overcome.
As the Capacity of he Government armories was no
pulal tn he nf,lv
the force at the Springfield armory, the department
found it itabS"lutey necessary to procure arms to som
extent, from private manufacturers 1t is believed tia
from these sources they can he obtained equal oua
and not much higher in cost than those in the
uonal workshops: 1t would, therefore, appear a wis
policy on the part of the Government to encourage dc
mestic industry, by supplying troops in part fror
| purchases from abroad.
As 1ed cannon are in point of effectiveness far supe
ror to smooth bored arrangements have been made t.
re large portion of the hand, and the work il
| still in progress
Some patriotic American citizens resident in Europe
fearing that the country might not have sufficient sup
operation with the United States Ministers to
and France number of improved cannon and muskets
and at YOUR instance, this Department accepted The
drafts drawn to defray the outlay thus assumed per
feet battery of six Whworth II FOUNDER riled
| with three thousand rounds of ammunition, the munif
cent donation of sympathzing friends in Europe, has
| also been received in England
will be necessary for Congress either at its ap
preaching special at its next annual session. ADOPT
measures for the reorganization, upon uniform basis
| OF the military OF tne country. | Know OF better
of information the subject than the able report
of General Henry Knox, the first Secretary of War,
by his wise forecast and eminent appreciation
of the country showed the entire safety an i'm
plcit reliance upon the popular will for the support
the Government in the most trying emergency abundan
confirmation of which fact found in the present grea
rally of the people to the defer of the Constitution an,
laws. already advered he superior manner i,
| which of the New England regiments now in ser
vice, equipped. This is be attributed to the eff
cent home organization of the militia of some f thos
States Their example is excellent one and canno
Hprt O..
| not aheady adopted like desirable organization
think it important also to recommend further dis
| troutoh OF improved arms among the militia of TIN
states and territories As the returns of the militia
frequently inaccurate this distribution should be made
Proporonate to the latest returns of free Wh
male inhabitants capable of bearing
The large dsa fection at the present crisis. OF
States army officers, has excited the most proioum m
ishment and naturally provokes inquiry as 10 s e"s
But for this startling detection the rebellion never c
have assumed formidable proportions ne ne.e "eS
dent of birth in particular section, or he "
belief in particular political theories furnishes no sas
| factorv xnIanation of this remarkaDe lact.
The majority of these officers auu oo'alheu
,,iti,arr education at hands of the government
- - snscaI favor conferred by the laws of Congress
, - IN N 600 inhabitants. At the National Mitar
oodan thew were eceived, aud treated the adope
cbiidTen of the republic. By the peculsr relations thu
estabsbed they virtually became bound by more tina
ordinary honor to remain faithful to their flag TIL
question may be asked, in view of the extraordnar
treachery displayed, whether its promoting cause ma
be traced to radical defect in the system educao