The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06

shortly We shah hear that there % perfect
unanimity in the British Cabinet In favor
Of this course ~ there b IN our own
to both domestic and foreign policy. But In any
case tho administrator viii every possible
source TO their ad make every saOrihce ami can upon
tho twenty millions Of loyal people TO every exer-
ton 70 deservedy punish 10 utter destruction and defeat
al those who may venture TO insult the dignity Of this
country by eonsprDg with tho insurrecOnts for tho
overthrow OF tie greatness and integrity ard joining
them in war Of rebellion
INTERESTING WAR NEWS FROM WASH
INGTON.
WAHNeroS June s, 1851.
Tho position 81 Major General Banks finally settled
to-day The President, against Ill argument 70 the con
rary, backed BY Lieutenant General SCOTT, has deter
mined that General Banks shall ke tho field at the head
Of column operating the coast in connection with
General Butler. General Banks will assume his command
at once.
Since s decided TO send Gen. Banks 10 the field, 10
likely that Captain Megs will be detailed 10 the head Of
the Quartermaster Generals Department, although it is
not finally settled.
Hon. John Cochrane IL candidate for Colonel in the
army.
hero in full force, TO straighten some Of their
late crooked transactions with the government,
One member Of the committee, IL is said,
charged the government one hundred thousand
dollars than he had offered to sell the same vesse,
for only few days previous. This was instance OF
patriotic sesacrihce which Secretary Chase did not
appreciate and therefore, he declined to purchase the
ship.
The belief extensively prevails that a new levy 10 to
be called for through the War Department and various
offers have therefore, been made Of regiments addi.
tiona to those already accepted but certainly
tained that NO such levy is now contemplated
Colt, of pistol fame, is here, arranging with the gov
eminent for the sale of his weapon.
There ia terrible scrmmage going on here about the
surveyorship Of New York. Colonel Webb having been
transferred from the ring to Brazil, the fight between
Henry B. Stanton and Mr.. wakeman. Mr.. Seward
and Mr.. Cameron are fierce for wakeman, backed by
Weed while Chase, Blair, Bates, Smith and weles are
for Stanton backed by Greeley The President occupies
the position OF paccator and ia looking around for
compromise man upon whom all will unite
Gen. King, who was appointed Minister Resident to
Rome month sinco obtained three months leave OF
absence, to 60 home to Wisconsin and raise regiment
he returns to day. and tenders the entire
brigade, which the General has assurances will be &C.
eepted.
The movement Of battalion OF District militia to
point about four miles north OF Georgetown, and half
mile above the chain bridge, the Maryland side for
the purpose OF assuming fortified position indicates an
apprehension of flank demonstration by the rebels
Reports OF consumed increase of the rebel forces at
and In the vicinity Of Annapolis Junction reached the
city to-day; but an aggressive movement the part of
the insurgents is evidently not looked for in military
circles here The troops both sides the river howe
yer, continue in readiness for any emergency.
The report that General Thomas has assumed command
Of the advance guard OF General Pattersons army now
concentrated at Chambersburg, caunot be correct &C.
neral Thomas at the War Department this aerRoon
Promotions and appointments TO I'LL the vacancies Gre
ated BY reservations and dismssas in the army will not
be made until about the time Of the meeting Of the extra
session Of Congress.
Great activity prevails in the Medical Department Of
the army. surgical staff is fully organized and pre-.
pared to enter upon the discharge Of active duties The
longed for ambuancess for the transportation Of the
wounded have at last arrived from the North.
Considerable IN feeling has prevailed for some time
among the officers Of the New York Ninth regiment
Several among them Quaartermaster Hendriques, have
resigned it IL said out Of dissatisfaction with the con-
duct Of the Colonel towards them Quartermaster Hen
rques after resigning sent challenge to the Colonel
which the latter declined TO accept.
Unarmed members Of the First German Rife regiment
being daily attacked by rowdes some OF whom are
connected with militia companies of the District No
less than five mufderous assaults with knives and pistols
have been reported at headquarters since last Sunday
The members Of the regiment greatly incensed at
these dastardly attempts and will hereafter inct sum-
mary punishment upon the perpetrators
The statement Of correspondent Of Of your Ger
contemporaries that the German Rifles had refused
take the OATH and that they had received the worst
in
truth. Not single member refused to be mustered in
for the war. Their arms are MIME rifles
The New York Fifth, Colonel Schwarzwaelder, have
performed arduous duties in their advanced posi-.
on two miles west of Arlington Heights and endured
more hardships, the regiment having no camping
equipage, than any other corps The regiment is well
entitled the few days Of rest II now enjoying on
this side.
Two young girls who ran aw@ from Jersey City to
follow the Garibaldi Guard as vyandies have been re
claimed by their parents.
henry Ward Beecher obtanei from the President and
Secretary Of War yesterday all that he required to arm
and send forward his Brooklyn regiment
The Bartlett Brigade Called has been accepted by
the President, with the understanding that it is re-
organized without Colonel Bartlett.
FINES TO BE REFUNDED TO SHIPMASTERs.
WASHINGTON, June 5, 1861
The Secretary Of the Treasury has decided to return
the fines collected from masters Of vessels that arrived
Northern ports from the South without federal clearan
In each case the Ane was one hundred dollars The az
gregate amount collected in New York lie about Twelve
thousand dollars, which will be refunded by Collector
Barney.
THE SUPPOSED PRIvATEER PEERLESS.
WASHINGTON, June s, 1861.
The steamer Peesless, seized in British waters
pected Of being intended to act q privateer under
Southern letters Of marque, taken possession Of by
the British at the request Of Mr. Giddngs
Consul General In Canada Mr. Gddings reports that
the Peerless recently purchased on Lake Ontario She
British boat built Of iron, taken down, brought over
and set up the lake. She built for vessel having
guards, and upper works. She cleared from
Toronto for Quebec, and passed the rapids Sunday
evening last fastened ut the wharf Ut Montreal but left
suddenly In the night for Quebec.
Mr. Giddjpps thinks designed to act az privateer