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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15
LOCAL MILITARY MATTERS.
MILITARY MATTERS.

MILITARY AhTTEHe.
The business Of recruiting carried on with more
energy yesterday the officers at the tents in the Park
and at the different recruiting Offices about tho city
evineipg disposition 70 put their shoulders TO The
wheel and I'll up their commands without delay, In
stead OF oungng about the streets or In their quarters
The u. 8. mnstering officers, Captains Hsyman and
Lsrned for the past week have mustered in on TN nv
eraee two hundred daily. At this rate there will
be trouble IN filling up the State quota OF 2o,oOO men
In little time but il 10 essential thai some measures
should be taken TO relieve the families Of volunteers q
soon ~ man has been enlisted II Is probable, how
ever that some arrangements OF this Kind VIII be made,
now that the organization OF the volunteer regiments
rests with the Chief OF the State, bat rs
matters now ,land q recruit may remain ID camp LOT
one or two months during which time neither lie nor
bis family can receive pay relief The existence OF
his stats of affairs tends greatly check the business
az recruiting. The Union Defense COMMITTEES have
heretofore still do refuse aid 10 families until the
soldier has been transported TO the seat oil war Am
Tue COnmauGer-iD-Chif and Adlutaht, zen; mlh-
house were engaged on yesterday, at the military
beadouarters in the city, No. 81 Walker street. IN re-
ceiyinR reports OF the various military organizations 10
the state authorized 10 be raised some months ego ~
the War Department, aud ~ consulting Win the on
cer, connectt with such regmeis The reports come
In sloy. many Of the officers fearing 70 show them
selves after thel brsggEdoca and se representations
10 the Secretary Of War. private Inst OF all those 70
Whom authority was vOuchsied is in the hands OF me
Governor and those who fail 20 report viii BE- looked
after During the afternoon the Comninndsr-o-Chiei
isued an order directing that certified copies o. All
companies or regimenis accepted directly by the war
Department and placed under the command OF ne
Governor, in accordance with general orders NO. ~
,honli be- fled ia she Office Of tho Adutant-I
viii as little de4y ~ possible. No reeimenial organ,
zstion can no completed and the field officers appointed
mill this order is complied with. g.,
n, tbe 4pphcatoG of The Governor the seSretasry
o., re gfah,ed him the use OF Fort schuyler,
r..' Irish Brigade, now forming under the
Shields, will DO sent in the cooIfo
The Ut Regiment Of this brigade
.hg tlfes or four companies, under com
o.. = gent, will probably take possess !, u
80 81 llAh Regiment, now successfully
q. eiiy, lns not yet entered into inc
.+-f1- p-osaie that they may DO so'
In. ia..s ci roors were transporter Gu
F.i'sy t,.s,cl ~, M, crl, f11aaswsre sent iOrwsfu
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15


Let Massachusetts be- unit, IN support Of fhe Union,
osd let there be dioisOn 10 "a fhas eftcfon.
have de.ire TO influence the fixed convictions OF
my pc itical friends, if, in their Judgment, party
nomination il necessary; but after having been strict
pary-man all my Life long, and failed to deposit
the whole ticket OF my party in any election can zee
in this greatest of all pers Of my country, duty 30
much higher than party that il is easy TO forget ever
pear very clear TO my best perceptions that while
present nomination for State officers could result only
10 exhibiting the seeming weakness Of the Democracy
by the few votes it could rally in November without
single distinct party cry-it would give high tone
Of patriotism, and an honorable position to the whole
party, but above ALL great moral aid to the whole
country, if the Worcester Convention, in their sound
discretion, should 20 farther than to continue its
State Committee for future organization when neces-
War for Union under the Constitution, and make
no nominations.
Most truly yours, B. Y. HALLErT
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15

LAUNCH OF A GovERsxEsr GUs-BoAr.-Tbe gun
boat Chippewa one of the number recently oontraessd
for BY the Government, was launched from Messrs
Webb s. Bells yard at Greenpoint yesterday evening,
shortly after O'Clock, in the presence Of large NUM-
Der of spectators The keel laid on the 9th day OF
July and the builders contracted 10 launch her in %
days, which time viii not expire until the middle OF
the week. THIS vessel is 5s feet in length from the
forward perpendicular to the after side of the forward
sern-pos Is feet extreme width II feet depth Of hold
and about $50 tuns United States Government meas
urement.
The frame il Of white oak, with cold bottom, ana
extends two feet above tse base line; the pisnkin8
and ceiling are also Of wke oak, the deck and beams
of yellow PINE and the knees Of hscmeiae; the whole
bolt.d and secured in the most substantial manner.
She ia pierced for six 3pound guns each side, and
will also carry large swivel gun weighing e'VOO
pounds about nidships.
The propeller engine viii be furnished at the NOR
gan Iron Works and viii be about twelve tuns hes''ss
than those on the gunboa.s already launched. ono
TO be complete, with furniture. extra stores ~' ~"
ready to sail on the I'D of October. Tne cost eAe'
siye of armament, will not be ies than tloo'ooo'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15
TERENCE BELLEw hoklANuS,
Native Of Ireland,
Died 18th January, 1901.
AGED 20 years.

At o'clock the body was consigned to the care Of
guard Of honor composed Of seven flea and half Of
the Phoenix Zousves, under command Of Capt
Wolpley.
After the ceremonies on the vessel, the delegation
and the Committee were escorted 10 the Assor House,
where the former win be entertained during their ssy
in ths city.
Yesterday morning meeting Of tho Executive
Committee vas held at No. Center strse' 70 torrs'y
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15

LAUNCH or THE SCREW STEAM GrssoAT WISosA.
The United States screw steam gunboa, Wnons,
built by Messrs. c. s. r. Poillon, was launched from
the yard foo, of Bridge street Saturday afternoon az
81 o'clock Several thousand spectators gathered in
the vicinity while many row-boats crowded the rvcs
in 'front.' On the opposite side the wbarves and vess
sells wer. filed with persons all snxiossly awaiting the
final event.
The Wnons ia the first Of the four gunboats recently
ordered AMI was launched fully spared and rgecd,
with the propeller and main rnaiting ntted mp.
She IL of beautiful model, sharp bow, and rsking
mas;s The Ameriran flag TAINTED from the fore and
msin and the Gags Of all friendly nations decorated the
rigging.
The dimensions of the Winona as follswss
Length over all l65 feet breadth, % feet; hold II
feet and $50 uns measurement She Is built Of white
and live oak yellow pine and locust and fastened in
conformity 20 the Government system Of building In
all detals abe exhibits excellence Of workmanship and
beauty of finish.
The machinery and boilers, which Will b supplied
at the Aaire Works will consist Of two back-sctfn4
engines with 3O.inch cylinder and lsnch stroke, and
two tubular boilers ofMartin's variety. The screw
propeller Is of composition niue feet in diameter The
engines will develop about 350horse power-consump-
ton of coal will be about eight tuns per day. Total
| weight Of machinery 100 tune.
| The armament will consist OF twelve 3-pounderss
one heavy pivot gun Of 900 pounds, and one small
ritied cannon on the topgsllsnt forecsstle.
TIE launch was effected in the most beautiful style
amid the cheers Of thousands Of spectators.
Tie Wipons s TO be taken TO the docks oil ne
Allare Works on Monday, and, after the Introduction
Of her machinery che will be towed to the Nsvy-Yard
| for her armament.
Seventy five days was allowed by Governments ios
the building of the vessel, but she was completed IN
forv-.x working days from the date of signing the
contract She will be ready for sCvs service in abOaa
| thirty-fvs days from this time.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15

Total yots...1sns Total vos.. 90 30. .ssr
washburn's majority over both Ia N'3oo 'an 800
so,ns "A 500 hast year. The ertre vote has iAns0
slI Of which the Republicans lose 4,'so' ano -
democrats s,oas. The Republican majority y zen.
,;vslv higher this year than last, as the rsaneun
,hs vote l. nine per cent, while Wssheurns SA0f'"
n reduced only i've por cent
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15

rvr usox GENERAL CoasrTrEr.-fhs on'e'
a.r,ral COMMITTEES Of King, County have passed -
,,,ops In favor of sustaining the Government snr
favor of the State ,IsLst nominated By the fs'P''
Cc.yec.iar.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15

M,,Sx ELEcrioS.-7As Portland Adrerfi's' %
Friday has returns from 272 towns, which show Va"
following result. ,sso
l6OOs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15

A-Mlchsel ". Buns u HoseI
B-rhouAs Smith (55 Hosel
C-Archibsld Gibson us HOOK and LsddsS
D-Danlel Crowley 40 Enginel.
B-WillEm Fish l22 HoseD.
IA A. Donslds "a Engnee
Cl-John Feeny go Hosel
Nv lliam McCanlsy (a0 Enpnel
- Elliot (Assis,Ant. pginoer, WtlismsoWghE
KIN. c. Punel IA Euginel
Lieut.. William II. Lewis has opened recruiting
Officer for the regiment at No. II Chambers street and
No ~ Greenwich avenue, in order 10 obtain men 70
I'll up one or two of the incomplete companies.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-15
SECOND REGIMENT FIRE zoUAvEs.

This regiment Is now encamped about siS miles from
washington, their oickets extending about five miles
north and south. The regiment is now well organized
and ELECTS the warmest commentators for its general
good department.
The following officers have already been commits
stoned: Col William X. Brewster, Northumberland
L. l. Benedict, jr, Major John ID. horiarty, Quarter
master John A. McCosker, Quartz rmaster-sergeant
James t. Brady, Surgeon William Bostwick AdJutapt
George lie Fort ComIn,sary Sergeant Charles Carson.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The correspondents of the New York Tri-
bune and the New York World represent the
late battle at Edwards Ferry as disastrous
one,to the Federal forces engaged. The World
says: " The scene at the river side was hor-
rible in the extreme. The Confederates came
to the edge of the hill and fired down upon
our retreatiug masses. The one boat filled
and sunk, and those who did not attempt to
swim across were forced to surrender. Manv
were drowned in crossing, aud the Confed
rates kept up murderous fire on those struo-
Cling in the water. The remnant were gath
cred in dismal ra' n on Harrisons Island
and the carnage ceased"
The Tribune says: g The loss on our side
is unquestionably very large-larger than
that of the enemy. Lieut.. COL Wistar, of
Col. Baker regiment, was brought from the
field with leg, an arm, and his lower jaw
shattered. Ass -stant Adjutant General Har.
vey, OF the brigade, and Capt. Markoe, were
captured. The brigade returned to its ,rmer
encampment, five miles from Courad's Fer
~, the same evening. Scores of men, nearly
naked, arrived at the camp yesterday, hav-
ing thrown away their clothes to swim the
river. Upwards of 1000 were missing yes-
terday."
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The report that Gen. Scott is making an
eHort TO supersede Gen. Mcclellan is said 10
be without the slightest foundation.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

There continues to be fighting and Skin
mlshlng in Western Virginia, between small
bodies Of the opposing forces.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

deneral Mcclellan has returaed to his
headquarters from q recent visit to the upper
Potomac.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

During the past six days little girl,
daughter Of Mrs Wilson, on First street, AL
bany, has been sick from severe fever
Yesterday the child took sudden relapse,
and 40 all appearance died. Although cold,
the body was not stiff but as timber as life.
Every symptom was that Of death, and SO
the family believed. Arrangements were
made, and the body was washed and clothed
in the grave habiliments. A coffin was or
dered and the death notices prepared for the
newspapers; but about eight o'clock last
evening the supposed dead child made
truly terrific scream. and the next moment
began to breathe. Heavy perspiration pour
ed off the body in great quantities, and the
pale form assumed healthy red appear.
ance. The mother rushed to the body, en-
closed it in her arms, and removed it to a
bed in the side room. The physician ap.
piled proper restoratives, and the child is
now in fair way of recovering Troy Union
October 10.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25
ALEX NDkI A. VA.

MOVEMENTS NEAR ALExANDRIA.-The edi.
tor of the Richmond Examiner has had an
Interview with Judge John F. Welsh, of Au-
burn, California, who recently made the "trip
from New York to Richmond, successfully
by daring and strategem-getting through
the Federal lines opposite Washington
Having procured a carriage and horses at
Alexandria, he drove to Munson's Hill.
Here he found the Federal troops under or
ders to move, with directions to leave behind.
on the hill, small detachment of some two
or three companies. Al Munson's Hill our
informant fell in with the Garibaldi regi-
ment, on their march southwark. Judge
Welsh remained during the night iu the
neighborhood Of Munson's Hill. Having
made reconnaissance of the picket guards
and finding one point not closely watched,
be passed the Federal pickets without lnoles
tation. Having arrived at Col. BalPs, he
wentto Doland's, where he reported himself
TO Col. Walton, of GartrelPs Georgia regi-
ment, who sent him to Fairfax Court House
under escort, to the Provost Marshal, who
extended to him every kindness and cour.
tesy.
The Richmond Examiner Of October II.
says 1.-THE late news from Manassa ) is full
Of interest. Passengers from there by the
Central train, yesterday, report that Fuiri,.x
Court Hosse had been abandoned by the
Confederate troops, o. Tuesday night, and
thai the sheds in tbeIneighborhood, previous
~ occupied BY the Cpnfederates, for the
qaartefing Of the soidisrs. had been burned
to prevent tie Federslss from turning them to
useful account. The Confederates are said
to have retired in the direction Of Centre. !
vile. All Tuesday night the trains from
Manassas to Fairfax were busily employed
in transporting troops and carrying supplies
back to Manassas"
A reconnaissance in force was made on
Thursday from Gen. Smiths Division, con-
sisting Of two companies of Col. Friedman's
cavalry, five companies of infantry and TWO
pieces of artillery. The result was the CAP
ture of eight Confederates, fully uniformed,
beyond Vienna, and further information Was
obtained of the position and forces of the
Confederates in the neigh bcrhood Of Fairfax
Court House.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

Owing to tee closing of the Potomac the
United States transports now loa1ing in New
York are to go to Locust Poin.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

Gen. Polk is said to be rigid discpli.
marian. He burns the midniglt lamp in
studying military tactics.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The bread-riots in France and Italy, illus.
trate the sagacity with which the Emperor
Napoleon anticipated the catastrophe by
quiet arrangements for grain purchases
wherever grain is to be purchased through
out the leading markets Of the world-bear-
ing OFT even from England itself large sup
plies at moderate rates before John Bull was
rendered fully sensible of his own short
crops, and that the wheat supplied from
England to France would have to be re-
placed in English markets by America and
Russian grain at higher prices.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The feet from Annapolis in part reached
Old Point on Monday night about nine
O'Clock, and made very imposing appear.
ance. Officers connected with tbs NAVY
state that the expedition will probably sail
in the course Of three or four days, and that
no one connected with it has any knowledge
of its destination. The entire fleet consists
of nearly thirty vessels, and at least twenty
thousand men. -
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

Gen. Strong is engaged in arranging tn
accounts and contracts Of Gen. Fremont, for
the inspection Of the Secretary of War.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

Fanny Fern writes that sickness and q;
sease with ladies are now unfash;onab1o ., i
that good heaith, fair allowance of flesh on
the bones, and rosy checks is considered the
''style."
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

TIE VOLUNTEER RELIEF Assoc,.r,os
Inc Volunteer Relief Association met at q
Auditors Office yesterday afternoon. and no
quorum appearing, adjourned to meet on
Saturday evening next, attIree O'Clock. when
it is hoped the attendance will be faree.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

FIRE DEPARTMENT.-The engines and hose
carriages of the Relief Fire Company were
on yesterday morning returned to their en-
CINE house, on Prince street, from the ca
riage factory Of Mr. Prettyman. The U. S.
military forces now retain possession of but
one engine and house-that of the Star Fire
Company.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

NS- NOTICE,-The members of the "yolun.
teer Relief association" will hold an adjourned
meeting at the AUDITORS Office on Saturday af
ternoon next. DC o'clock Members will niease
be punctual in attendance. oct o5 Ii
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

There were found upon the person of Col.
John A. Washington, and forwarded to the
War Department, two revolvers Colts Ma
W. one pair of spurs, one opera glass, one
large bowie,knife, one pocket compass. Gen.
Reynolds retained one Of the revolvers, and
requested Of Secretary Cameron permission
to present it to Sergeant Lieber, of the 18th
Indiana Regiment, who undoubtedly shot
Col. Washington.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

A gentleman from Memphis, via Paducah,
reports that the arsenal and cannon foundry
at Memphis has been entirely destroyed by
fire. He also says it is reported that most
OF the Confederate troops at Columbus, KY,
under Gen. Polk, have gone to New Orleans
and Mobile, and that only 800 men are now
at Columbus.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

1t appears by advices from Nevada that
that territory abounds with mineral trea~
sures, but according to the repor5 of the
Surveyor General CT California, that St re
still holds the foremost rank in extent and
variety of valuable minerals.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore Sun probably judges correctly when
ne thinks that the action of Great Britain
and France, in relation to affairs in this coun.
try, will be regulated solely BY regard to
their own interests.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

1t is intimated that Gen. Fremont will soon
publish his version Of the history of his COM
mand n Missouri.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The steamer Salvor was recently captured
oy the U. ). steamer keystone State, while
attempting to enter Tampa Bay with cargo
OF contraband goods.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The shock of an earthquake was a;stinc..
iy felt al Calais, Me-, on the 23d inst
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

Col. Hilton, of the Confederate army, It is
said, was killed at the battle near Leesburg.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

Ihe United Stases continue to i'm port from
England aud the Continent large quantitie
OF rms and munitions of war.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

HE WEATHER.-The atmosphere to-day
has been exceedingly disagreeable. The air
IS damp and law; overcoags and hot fires are
in demand.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

Is7 The second number of the "Manu-
scripts OF Bachelor" will appear in the
News Tomorrow
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The number of troops which the President
is authorized to accept is not limited to $780,.
600. By accident Or design two acts were
passed, each authorizing him to raise $780,
900. Besides this, some States have not vet
raised their contingent. New York is still
some 25,O 900 behindhand.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

MILITARY CoURT-The time of the Court
this morning was occupied nearly entirely
by military cases.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The election on the question of the division
of the State, as ordered by an ordinance of
the Wheeling Convention, passed at its re-
cent session, came off throughout Western
Virginia on the 2lst. The vote in Wheeling
city and county was largely in favor of
division. Reports from other counties, as far
as received, show greater unanimity.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

). A. McMaster, editor Of the Freemap's
journal, has been released upon taking the
path OF allegiance, to which he added pro.
test denying the legality Of such oath. lOS
prisoners yet remain at Fort Lafaz etc. -
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The Adjutant General in ordering all
Chaplains not regularly ordained Ministers
Of Christian denomination" to be muster.
Ell out of the service. and none Others TO be
mustered in, followed the phraseology Of
acts OF Congress, one relating to the volun-
teer, and the other to the regular service,
passed at the last session.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The Confederate Ministers to England and
france, Messrs. Slidell and Mason, are said
to have safely arrived at Cardenas, Cuba. in
che steamer Theodore, from Charleston
1hey are said to have arrived ON the 10Th
instant. Should this report be RECT, thew
are by this time on their way to Europe in
one OF the West India mail steamers
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The accounts now brought to New York, of
the recent naval fight at the mouth of the
Mississippi states that neither the Vinoenn
nor the Preble were sunk. They were
aground, but were towcd off without much
damage. The Federal fleet, however, retired
from the attack of the Confederate gu bouts
and drifted down the river,
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The Band at the Exhibition of the Mary.
land Institute, in, Baltimore, is hereafter,
during the continuance Of the exhibition 70
play National airs. The excitement that
TINS subject gave rise to, was mentioned in
yesterdays Local News
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

The N. Y. World argues that the advance
of Gen. Mcclellan and the operations of the
Naval Expedition will be Simultaneous
that the first battle On the advance from
Washington will probably be at Centreville,
and that the war is to be actively prosecuted
in all quarters before winter set> in.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-25

Another Confederate privateer has made
ner appearance on the ocean. She mopnes
along gun amidships. She ran the blockad q
OF Charleston on the 10th inst. Three DAYS
afterwards she succeeded in capturing the
brig Grenada, from Nuevitas for New York.
The privateer is called the "Sallie."