New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-17


FROM SANTA Re.
NJ. Steck, Indian Agent at Santa FG, arrived
to-day, reports the Indians along the Travelled
route from Santa Fe to the Western border,
quiet and well disposed.
SICKNESS IN LEES ARMY.
A letter dated the latter part of September,
from a Rebel soldier in Lees army, says sick
ness prevailed to an alarming extent. Out Of
one regiment of 800 but "a reported for duty.
The impression prevailed that Lee was ordered
to join Beauregard but was unable TO move
because of sickness.
ARRIVAL OF GEN. ANDERSON.
Gen. Anderson arrived in the city this morn
ing. This evening the committee Of the members
of the Philadelphia Common Council presented
the sword subscribed for by that body, to the
General. Theo Cuyler, esq, President Of the
Council made patriotic presentation speech,
which was briefly and happily responded to by
Gen. Anderson.
GEN. FREMONT AND COL. PRINCE.
The Suryeyor.General Of Kansas is here try
ing to reconcile the differences between Gen.
Fremont and Col. Prince, commanding at Fort
LeavenwOrth. The latter refuses 10 acknoWl-
edge the General as his superior officer, on
the ground that Fort Leavenworth is not de-
signated as part Of the Department of the West.
FLAG FOR THE SECOND FIRE ZouANfs.
This afternoon o Committee Of the New
York Fire Department presented a splendid
stand of cOlors to the Cd Fire ZOuaves. Speeches
we're made by Messrs. Wilson and Decker,
Col. Brewster, and Gen. Sickles, which was
especially received with enthusiasm.
GOV. ANDREWS MISSION.
II is understood that the mission OF Gov.
Andrew here has TO do with the relations be-
tween Gen. Butler and the Governors of the
New England States, which constitute his De-
partment The limits between Gen. Buffers
powers and those of the State Executives are
not clearly established in practice, but the Gov.
ernor claims that he alone has the power TO
recruit.
ARREST or COL. YOUNG.
Col. Young, late of the Kentucky Cavalry,
was arrested last night at Kirkwoods Hotel,
and placed in jail, charged with On attempt TO
incite mutiny in the regiment.
PENSION.
A pension 10 granted to Patrick CahIl Of the
RuR-$6 per month.
STAMPED NEWSPAPER ENVELOPES.
Stamped newspaper envelopes are to be is-
sued BY The Post-O Office Department Immediate
ly. They viii be furnished for 81 10 per 100.
A very great convenience.
THE NEW REBEL BATTERIES.
The Maryland shore of the Potomac, oppo-
site the new Rebel batteries, is higher than
the Virginia shore, and batteries may easily be
erected thereon commanding the latter.
THE CLAIMS AGAINST THL GOVERNMENT IN
MISSOURI
The banks and brokers Of St. Louis have
purchated the largest portion Of The caius
against the Government, So that bat little Of
the 81 500, 900 is owing to the original credit
ors, their claims having been disposed Of Tor
ST. Louis currency, which is at 10 per cent
discount.
PAY OF TIIR TROOPS AT HATTERAS.
Major Fletcher has gone 10 Hstterss TO pay
of the troops stationed there. Three payma.-
ters accompany the naval expedition TO pay the
troops when they land.
REVIEW or RHODE ISLAND TROOPS.
The Fourth Rhode Island Regiment, Col
Mccartney, was reviewed by the President
this afternoon. A large number Of spectators
we're present, and Gov. Sprague and the
Colonel were highly complimented upon the Gne
soldier-lke appearance Of the troops. A Gne
band accompanied the regiment.
THE FIRST SJ0,OOO,O00 LOAN.
The Secretary Of the Treasury drew to-day
drafts for the last nstallmcut of the first $780,
900 loan.
DISCHARGE or SOLDIER PRISONERS.
The following general order has been issued
from the headquarters Of the Army OF the
Potomac
Frat. All sOdiera IA cOuiuemC nj IN charge OF the
various guards in this army, aainst whom there are
no charges, will be RELEASED from confinement aud
returned 10 duty. The attention Of Ill officers /.
directed TO paragraph ~ OF the Revised Regulations
OF ls6l which requires prisoners under guard, WIN
out written Charge 10 be released 1T guard mount
ing, unless orders 10 the contrary be given by the
commanding officer.
second, Al applications for leave. Of absence for
officers ana tuTloughs for men, Tor period exceeding
4S hours, must be forwarded for consideration al
these hcadguartersi nor ran any officer or soldier
pass beyond the limits OF this army without the ssuc
ton OF the haior-GeueNl commanding.
Thru: Regiments Of Infantry, serving az such,
belonging to this army, prohibited from retaining
in their possession pieces Of felc artillery. All field
guus now in the hands OF such troops viii DC turned
IN without delay, 70 the Washington Arsensl.
Fourh: Tie Cavalry ASH med t. divisions will lie
under The immediate orders Of the division command
ers and will not be assigned 10 brgades except for
special service.