New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-13

FIem Our Special Correspondent
FORTRESS MONROE, OLD PoIyT FoMroRr,
July 10, 1861.
The Court.MaItial for the trial Of Col. Allen which
was to have met to-day, has been postponed till to.
morrow, because Col. A. was not ready. Another
postponement for the same reason is not unlikely.
week AGO Col A. said he expected two eminent law
yers from New-York council, but believe Tint
none are expected now. The Colonel is understood TO
be very dlgent in mastering the law applicable to his
case which, it is presumed be win not trust TO other
hands then bis own. He processes apprehension for
the result. The members Of the Court have not yet
been named to the public, any further than that Lieut.
Loder Of the regulars will be the Judge-Adyocate.
lam glad to see stated that the State authorities
are taking steps to supply the NewYork troops with
new clothing. Next 10 tho Rebellion itsof lie the
caiy pracdced in supplying the New-York troops with
uniforms When see the condition TO which some Of
the regiments have become reduced through this means
am for the moment in doubt whether the scoundrels
who perpetrated the fraud do not take precedence Of
JEFF Davis and bic fellow-conspjators. Indeed
think we might safely let the archie nsprator 60 for
season TO make Of the scoundre at home. So far
as my observation exends and presume the same is
the case elsewhere, Now.York troops have not seen,
and are not likely to see, an enemy from whom they
will suffer so much as the home scoudels who have
swndIed them and the State in supplying outfits. The
tactics Of Albany win subdue army than tho
tactics Of Richmond. Indeed jeff. Davis, could he
feel sdre that the scoundreism of the Albany manage
ment would continue might safely trust his in its
hands, st least 30 far as Eow-YoTk is concerned.
If the feeling which, as general thing, New-York
troops entertain for the Albany spectators, could be
turned toward the Rebels we might feel sure Of the
first battle Naked, barefooted men-msde so by the
frauds Of those by whom they should be cherished
cannot be expected to do wonders in battle. What
the specusto in outfits have not done in dmoralzing
our troops the Government has done its best 10 &C.
complsh by making promises only 10 break them, and
by giving us bTgadies and other officers, totally unfit
for their stations have sincere pity for the neg
iected, abused soldier. He bss done his beet by
listing; they into whose hands be hos fallen have
seemed to do their worst by him. There are entire
regiments here who need entire outfit, except
arms. Col Cars Regiment may be particularly speci
fed II was perhaps the victim Of the "shodiy
fraud Not small portion Of the men ore without
shoes many of them in unpresentable condition
in other respects, and as whole, the regiment Ia in
condition for active service. Ii ia fault Of theirs
Their situation is the necessary reeut Of the Albany
ecOundrelsm. Other regiments are not much better
off. The Cadiine contract was honest transaction
compared with the frauds perpetated in supplying ont
fits. l repeat, that troops must have immediate
relief, unless we are TO have army Of naked men.
"If you DO not keep your troops active, The devil
will" was the remark Of one who was not less the
soldier than the statesman. This hear quoted as
reason for the devites perpetrsted by troops in
this part Of the globe 1t is logic, to cay the least.
1t may be truth st all events submit that accepting
the truth u the saying It would be safe 10 trust its
soundness, aud secure order, discipline and good sol
diers by keeping them active in the field, or where the
enemy will be kept continually in their mind if not in
their eye. Gen. Magruder who is good soldier and
IN accomplished officer, and who il lie said has forbid
his men to ire Geld-oicers on our eide since he
viii be safc so long as they retain their places evil
denly understands this principle. Iis activity, at
least till lately, in the Of Newport News and
Hampton fully proves it. Although be for the moment
appears to have Withdrawn from that particular field
il may be taken certain that it will not be long be-
fore he msDfests himself again, possibly in more
formidable shape than ever before.
II is some time since made allufion 70 tho once
famous Naval Bngade-now better known Gs the
T" yirgnia Coast Guard" 1 believe it is conceded
that, taken ain-ali, we have not seryiceable
corps here. They are opcamped on the east side Of
Hampton Creek and as will be inferred from tho fol.
lowing amid the severe Lbors to which they arc sub
jected they find time 70 indulge IN the humors Of tho
camp:
fMPoRTAST soTTCK-
At mesins ofths Potato hautes Association, he'd at the
Dempsey Assembly Rooms before 9Th July the FOL
lowing res0lrtioi unanimously 8dofted
hrsds Ina appaIn9 every reasoriDg mind that
there gess many gs soldiers more in Hsap
tor aud
erea, The Aforesaid Sons Of Mar. must receive not only
the neceses but the uzues Of life while sndangeng thoir
lives the T" Sacred Sell - therefore bei
Resord Tia. committee Of several or less II necessary, Of
the Of the Aforesaid r. r. be appointed wait