The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-04

WASHINGTON, Oct, 3, 1861.
RUMoRED MILITARY cHANGEs--aENEnAL MANSFIELD
TO GO TO FORTRESS MoNEoE.
.Rumors being prevalent involving important military
changes it is ascertained inquiry at the War Depart
ment that order has been issued to Major General
Fremont to report for trial by martial
that General Mansfield has been appointed the
mand Of Fortress Monroe, but General WOOL whom he
suporsedes has beer assigned to no other duty.
DIFFICULTY BETWEEN GENERALS ANDERSON AND
MiTCHELL-REPORTED sUPERsEDDRE OF GENER AL
ANDERSON.
General McCook arrived here yesterday with nstruc-
ons to present 10 the President and Cabinet and General
Scott statement Of the condition Of military ahrs In
Kentucky and along the Ohio river 1t appears that
misunderstanding OF nature has sprung up between
General Anderson and General MITCHELL involving points
oiprofessienn delicacy, which precludes cordial CO
operation between these commanders General McCook
was tho bearer Of request that other officer
should be detailed to the command Of these de-
partments. r. had an Interview with the officers OF
the government last night and to-day explained fully
the purpose OF his mission II s understood that the
Cnference has resulted In the appointment Of General
Mctook to the command Of the department Of Kentucky
aid that this selection will not only be agreeable TO Gen.
Mitchell and Gen. Anderson, who is suffering from III
health, but win also insure prompt and elective ad-
minstraon Of the campaign in Kentucky and along the
Ohio.
The announcement that General McCook is 20 take
charge Of the Department Of Kentucky has given great
satisfaction to the Kentuckians hero. They like General
Anderson but have been continually under apprehensions
that his III health would prevent his acting with the
energy they deem all important at this crisis They
want TO make short work Of the campaign in Kentuky
and then proceed 70 the liberation OF Tennessee.
TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS WANTED FOR GENERAL
FREMONTs CAMPAIGN.
Mr.. Gurley, NJ. O. at present volunteer aid TO Gen.
Fremont, arrived here yesterday, and demands only
twelve millions Of dollars from the government as the
FIRST Investment to back the financial pledges Of General
Fremont in the affairs which cost Lyon bis lfo and Null
gan his sword.
AFFAIRS ON THE LOWER POTOMAC,
There evidences Of augmentation Of the numbers
of the rebel forces along the Potomac below Washington
They evidently expect an attack in that direction.
The schooner Commerce has arrived here from Phla-
dephia with COAL She reports all quiet the river and
not visible at Freestone Point or its vicinity
There is larger number Of vessels in the Potomac than
was ever before known at this season OF the year.
lhc feet Of transports and trading vessels coming up
The Potomac complimented with few shots from
the rebe batteries at Potomac Creek, without however,
doing any damage number OF these vessels have
rived and report tho others coming safely on tho way
THE RISE IN THE RIVER.
The condition OF the Potomac just favorable
to advance from either side except by the way Of the
usual bridges Is rising fast and s several feet above
the lordng point.
REBEL CAVALRY NEAR FALLS CHURCH.
party Of rebel cavalry made their appearance over
raretps H mile up the Leesburg turnpike beyond
Ias thurch yesterday bat ed the approach Of our
troops.
AFFAIRS IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.
Direct communication by telegraph between Western
Virginia and the headquarters Of the Union army In this
cfy which has been interrupted for several days. was
reopened to-day. The from there encour
aging and show that the Union army there 10 able
uaain its position against all probable efforts Of tho
rebels.
TRANSPORTS TO BE PURCHASED IN ENGLAND.
Assistant Secretary Fox is making arrangements for
Secretary Chase OF the nominal request OF Quartcrmas
to- General Mogs, to place two millions Of dollars in Lon
don TO the credit of government for the purchase
are no more vessels in this country that be purchased
Tor transportation purposes.
kEsIsrANCE TO SPANISH AGGREssrONs IN MEXICO.
The announcement that the Spanish government pur.
pose sending expedition against MEXICO with land
force Of ave thousand men march TO the city OF Mexi
co, s looked upon here as mere brag Should any such
interference take place government have determined
10 resent IT, and to promptly repel, with army and
navy any force that may bc directed by Spain against
the No ghborng republic OF Mexico.
THE FRaScH PRINCES AND rApoLEoN's Reject PRO.
CLAMATIoS.
The Count ~ Pars and Due do Chartres are entirely un