The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-27

" iu8e entirely across tho r3is'oiA -,
"u"' were on hand used with great celef"y ~,
,,oni pontoons are being constructed in ba.',V'
Nor'nern cities. In few days Colonei A'Aa 49,.
brigade will be in condition 10 render good service
Ahe! nave also been drilled in the consHu''"
"Nu sapions, and in other engineering ou''es
GEN. BLENKEa,s RESIGNATION NOT ACCEPTED.
Inc resignation Of General Blenker, wh''A WIS ''N'
Gu yesterday, has not boon accepted
ARTILLERY FOR GENERAL BLENKERs DIVISION.
Two German batteries Of artillery from New YORK arr
expected to arrive hero in few days II Is aesgheu
attach them to General Benker's division
GENERAL SUMNER ASSIGNED TO THE COMMAND OF A
DIVISION.
General Sumner has been assigned to the command OF
DIVISION to DO composed of twelve regiments OF infantry
some OF which here in the provisional army Of
the Potomac and not yet formed and others
are yet to arrive. proportonate amount OF cavalry ana
artillery win be attached to the DIVISION which WILL LOT
inc present occupy position at Springfield, on inc Inc
OF the Orange and Alexandria Railroad.
COLONEL GRAHAM RESTORED TO HIS COMMAND.
Colonel C. X. Graham OF the Fifth regiment, Excelsior
brigade, who arrested for destroying some buildings
At Matthias Point his late reconnaissance has been hon
oraby restored to duty by General Mcclellan and or
dered to join his regiment without delay The buildings
were used by the rebels and ought TO have been de-
stroyed.
THE QUARTERMAsTER's DEPARTMENT.
Capt Blanchard of the Assistant Quartermasters Dc
parment has been detached that post for the duty
OF inspecting the Quartermasers property Of the army
of the Potomac.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ARMY RETIRING BOARD.
The Army Retiring Board had before them today the
case Of Capt j. s. Garland Of the Fourth Artillery NO
decision arrived at in his
THE CASE OF CAPTAIN POOR, OF THE NAVY.
The Naval Court Martial have closed the evidence in
Captain Poors case and has been set down for
hearing the arguments.
THE CASE OF COMMANDER SCOTT, OF THE NAVY.
Commander Scott, OF the steamer Keystone, who left
his station at Key West without orders has been ordered
before the Naval Court Martial Thursday next for trial
CoNFIsCATI0N OF PROPERTY OF THE REBEL sLIDELL.
An important discovery has just been made among
the records of tho General Land Office in this city 1t is
found that John Sidel the rebel commissioner now in
Fort Warren is the proprietor Of twenty five thou
sand acres of land Minnesota. The property will pro-
baby be condscated by the government
SECRETARY CAMERON AND THE EMANCIPATION CUES
TON.
II is said that Secretary Cameron will in his report
from the War Department take ground in favor Of the
emancipation of the slaves Of all rebels.
PROPOSED INCREASE OF CUSTOMS DUTIES.
in his report increase of duties specified articles
from which a certain revenue be secured. Among
these are woolens, iron, sugar, &c.
THE BUSINESS OF CONGRESS-.
From present indications, there will be very little bust
ness of miscellaneous character transacted during the
approaching session of Congress- 1t is expected that the
attention Of that body will be devoted exclusively to
intended to promote the efficiency of the army
and navy the vigorous prosecution Of the and
fully considered provisions in regard to tho public
finances The heads Of the various bureaus in tho War
aud Navy Departments tho Quartermaster General Sur.
geon General Chief OF Ordnance, Commissary General
&C. all busy preparing necessary details basis for
such legislation as shall DO deemed necessary. Whom
these reports complete 1t is the intention OF General
Wilson, the Chairman Of the Senate Committee on Militia
nv Affairs upon consultation with General Mcclellan
General Marcy and Others 10 prepare whatever bills
properly regulate and provide for the army
while the House Committee on Naval Affairs will make
similar provision for the navy
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM EASTERN
VIRGINIA.
Hon Emerson Ethcridge, the Clerk Of the House Of
Representatives in making up tho list OF members for
the next Congress has placed the official roll tho name
OF the Hon. Joseph Segr representative Of the First
District Of Virginia. COL Ssgur resided until driven
away, Hampton, and, as avowed Unonist, well
coined troops when that region first occupied
He has had much experience in public life in the Old
Dominion The district includes Accomac qnd North
ampton, the lately regcnerated Eastern Shore.
PROPOSED RELIEF FOR IRELAND.
Hon r. j. Walker has addressed letter to the editor
Of the National Republican, which will appear in that
paper Tomorrow in favor Of Congress Immediately max
ing an appropriation for the relief Of Ireland in view OF
the impending famine He concludes by saying -ssNow
when many thousands Of Irshmen pcriling
their lives on the last battlefield Of liberty in
our defence, when many have already fallen and
others are mmured in rebel dungeons US show that
we are not ungratefu and when the great conflict
comes, as il must, the Shamrock ntertwncd with
the Stars and Stripes, will in triumph over field
or victory for liberty and Union"
STEAMBOAT LINE IRON WASHINGTON TO BUpD's
FERRY.
Caleb B. Smith, Of Philadelphia, will open
new means OF communication tomorrow down the
Potomac, by placing line Of steamboats, be-
tween Washington and Budd's Ferry, the
HEADQUARTERS Of General Hookcr's division The first
steamer bound thither is the Reindeer Captain Keh
This vessel the blockade last night without obstruc
ton from the rebel batteries bringing four contrabands
who were placed board the ota and turned over TO
Captain Dahlgren, tho commandment Of the Washington
Navy Yard.
General Jrihazy who was driven out OF Texas by the
rebels some weeks ago, account OF his Union sen
ments has been appointed United States Consul at Ga
latza, Moldava.
IMPORTANT POSTAL NOTICE.
The following notice has been issued:--
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Nov. 20, 1861.
In view az the increased number Of letters held post
are and returned TO the dead letter Office it il or
dered that the order Of this department dated Sth
October be rcscndcd and the prior practice he re-
stored Postmasters wil therefore, notify the person
addressed that such letter is held for postage that
upon his writing therefor preparing the postage his
letter and enclosing stamp to be placed the letter held
for postage the will be forwarded his address
Nv order Of the Postmaster General.
JOHN A. KASSON First Assistant p. ~ G.
REsIGNATIoN OF THE MARSHAL OF UTAH.
Henry Grice, Marshal for Utah, has resigned on the
ground that the business OF the Office is noncompensa
tive since the creation Of the Territorial government Of
Nevada.
INTERESTING ADvICES FROM MEXICO.
Adviccs received here mot by the governmcnD from
Mexico represent that the kndest feelings exist between
the British Minister and the Juarez administration, while
the opinion is expressed in distinguished circles that the
friendship Of France will be satisfactorily secured
But little is hoped for however from Spain, whose
signs upon Mexico well understood in the latter
country rs in the capitals Of Europe Those who profess