The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-16
THE REBELLION.
Interesting News from
Washington.
The Disaffection In the Sever
sy-ninth Regiment.
Designs of the Rebels in Mexico
and Lever California.
Camps of Rendezvous and In
struetion to be Formed.
OUR SOLDIERS Ar RICHMOND.
interesting Letter from Surgeon NOryal, Of the
Seventy-niath Regiment.
Additional Details OF the Battle at
Springfield, Missouri.
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
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The Baltimore Police Commissioners
Habsss Corpus Case,
&C., &C., &c.
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
Additional Details OF the Battle at
Springfield, Missouri.
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE,
The Baltimore Police Commissioner
iHabsss Corpus Case,
&e., &C., &c.
our SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, August Is, 1861
yHB DIsAFPEcr,oN IN THE NEW YORK SEVENTY
NINTH REoInEHr (nieHLANDERs).
The city, as has been announced, thrown into
adorable excitement yesterday consequence Of the
fusal Of the Seventy ninth regiment igblanders), Of
New York, obey an order TO move from this District
INTO Virginia Or all sorts Of exaggerated stories
were put in circulation concerning the affair by the
sion sympathizers oungng about the streets There
various explanations given by the for their conduct
The main one is that upon application of the officers
except Col. Stevens, Secretary Cameron granted the
regiment leave to so home, and then Immediately
.countermanded IL. He did the latter upon
the appeal Of the leading military officers here,
who stated that the regiment mustered for
three the example TO the other regiments would be
exceedingly bad and that similar applications would fol-
low from them, which could consistently be refused
Hence the order countermandg the leave Of absence
On this account about thirds of the regiment refused
70 obey the order 60 into Virginia yesterday morning
The moment General Mcclellan notified of the fact he
ordered General Porter Provost Marshal to a
force of rogulars-inantry, cavalry and artilleryaBd
proceed TO the camp Of the Seventy NINTH in a
field north OF the city, and command the rogi-
ment to return 20 duty lay down their
srms and submit 10 arrest. They were notified that
any refusing TO obey this order would be shot on the
spot This dre executed by General Porter yeser
dry afternoon excellent style When he arrived at the
camp OF the Seventy ninth the good dca,
scattered Suddenly they found themselves surrounded
hyeavalry artillery and regular infantry Gen Porter
told Colonel stevens to order his fa in The or
dor given. Tic obcdient members of the regiment,
well Colonel Stevens, welcomed General Porter and
were in line with their arms; the others bad
been disarmed by Colonel Stevens When the
order to fall in was given the men obeyed
promptly. General Porter then took up the line
Of march for the city. Tho dent members or
dered into camp and the disobedent ironed and
put under guard. 1t shown that improper nu
had been used to induce of the dsobedcnt to
take step which they regret They accordingly re-
turned to duty. This morning the number Of prisoners,
Including mutneers and those confined for drinking and
other offences, only amounted thirty seven. cour.
martial was ordered this morning, Of which Gen. Mccall
is President 1t held preliminary meeting this morn
ing, and without transactng any busn ess adjourned
until ten O'Clock tomorrow. In few days all the facts
will DO investigated, and the real will be
known TO the public. II is evident that the have
been tempered with by parties who disaected and
who are well known to the military authorities and the
charges alleged against them proved they will be
severely punished We have arrived a crisis in affairs
when to be soldier is not simply to know how march
down Broaiway No man should enter the army who is
not willing TO make obedience his first rule and also
suoI W tnc scVeTest punishment "nen ne violates That
rule II s gratifying to know that General McClcl.
han is determined hold every man, from
the highest officer down the iumbest pri-
vste, to the striotest account if he violates any
Of the raes and regulations of the army This is right
and the public will sustain the General in this determine
tcn Much Of the dssaslac that has been heard Of
among the men has either grown out of quarrels among
officers who desired promotion, the want Of food or
clothing or the neglect of state or national authorities to
pay them II has not resulted from cowardce OF dis
loyal disposition. These evils arc now fast being re-
meded
The subject referred above was not telcgraphed In
detail to the HERALD last night FOR reasons of public
policy; but upon second thought is viewed as much
better that the simple facts should be given to The
country than that exaggerated statement carried
by passengers, should be circulated. The reports
Last night rightful The facts tcdey arc compare
evcy OF slight Importance. This afternoon the Seventy
ninth regimen. is reported 10 camp the Maryland side
OF the Potomac below the Navy Yard, opposite Alex
andra, and peace and COED order are prevailing The
affair has given General Mcclellan opportunity show
his hand in dealing with OF muiiny and after at
may result in great good. General Batter tld similar
ease at Fortress Monroe the other day. resulting from
raure Of the New York authorities to pay repnest az
General Butler brough. his guns bear Oh he
and soon caused them to go TO duty and behave IN, M
selves. The leaders he sent to the Rip Raps 20 worL, IN
The trenches.
ENFORCEMENT OF DisCIPLTNE--TaE EUTILCERs OF
The SECOND MAINE REGIMENT.
General McClelans prompt and arm manner in cnforo
Ing discipline and requiring obedience orders Is work
Ing wonders In the Army of the Potomac The good and
bad soldiers are rapidly developed by t. Yesterday,
about the Game time the Hghanders mutincd portion
'f the Second Maine Regiment became rsabordnate and
refused to obey orders They insisted they militia,
md could not be required to longer than three
months at time, and they demanded permission 70 60
ZONE, take holiday, and re-enlist A force was
,romYsly detailed to enforce obedience Ti, |
most Of them complied, but sixtytwo who
we're found obstinate and the leaders Of the mutiny
we're sent board of the powa,au to be kept under
guard until there shall be an opportunity to send them 10
Torugas, where they viii be employed rs unarmed Ia
,orors upon te fcrcatons upul the expiration Of their