Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-20

Time, IL 10 believed, at Old Point, but will soon
leave on southern cruise and join the blockading
feet of the seacoast
The Penguin has left Old Point and Joined the
Potomac fotIIla now lying of Aqua Greek The
Mt. Vernon blockades the mouth of the Kappa
hammock, and the Louisiana guards the Eastern
shore, near Cape Charles. All on board these
vessels are well and in good spirits.
Some time since the "infernal machine, cap
tured by the Resolute was examined, and about
two barrels Of powder taken from the iron bomb,
but no other explosive material was found 1t is
rumored that other "masheens" have been found,
but this needs confirmation.
The seaman, Earnest Walton, who was wounded
in the affair Of the Resolute at Matthias Point, 10
lying quite Ill at the hospital, and II is thought
will not recover.
GENERAL MANSFIELD.
We hear that this distinguished officer has
asked brief leave Of absence after his arduous
service here for the past four months, to enable
him to pay short visit to his home, in Connec-
ticut.
Ranking as a Captain, be was chief engineer Of
the army Of General Taylor, and planned all the
Notifications on T. line in Mexico. For his dis
tngushed services In his gallant defence Of Fort
Brown, on the Rio Grande, May 9th, 1916, he was
promoted to the rank of Brevet Major. For gal
liant conduct and able strategy in the various con-
hicts with the enemy, he was promoted to a
Brevet Lieut.. Colonelcv, and for distinguished
services and bravery in the battle Of Buena Vista
on the 23d February, 1S47, he was made a Brevet
Colonel. He was appointed Inspector General Of
the army with the full rank Of Colonel, May %,
1853, which high position he filed ably up to the
breaking out of the current war, when President
Lincoln, by the advice of Lieut. General Scott
summoned him to his recent important command
In this city. His age is Sc years, and he is evil
IDENTIFY capable of great endurance.
THE TWO YEARS MEN.
We apprehend that since the decision by the
proper authority that the two years men are not
three months men, there will be less trouble In
discipling the army than has been experienced.
Nevertheless, as sundry incom petent officers regi-
mental and company, are seeking to cover their
desire to shirk longer duty, by melting the men
to claim that they cannot lawfully be held for the
time they entered the army, 1t may not be ex
Pected that all trouble from that source will cease
at once. We hear that portions of the 18th and
2lst New York regiments have been melted by
some unknown parties to set up that plea. It can
only end in trips to the Dry Tortugas, we appre-
bend, on the part Of such Of them as may decline
to do duty on any such foolish excuse.
Tine following circular order is of general and
pu blic interest here:
Hsadquartsrs Diris,on of the Potomac,)
Washington, Ang. 10, 1861 {
CireHIdr.-No inspections Of subsistence stores
or property Of any kind pertaining to this COM
mand will be allowed, unIess directed from these
headquarters or from the headquarters of brigades
and regiments.
The inspector, In every case, shall be a COM
missioned officer Of the army
BY command Of Major General Mcclellan
(signed) s. WILLIAMS. Asst. Adjt. General.
AeooD ORDER NOT oBrYEp
Editor Star: Some days ago General Mcclellan,
among other excellent orders, issued one forbid.
ding fast riding and driving through the streets
OF our city. L was gratfed to see this and
thought surely we should no more cavalry
and officers Of the army galleping at full speed
over our hard pavements, to the imminent danger
OF people on foot, and to the great injury of Uncle
SANS horses. But the practice continues un.
aoated. Horses ridden and driven az the army
horses are, be they ever so good, young, and
tough, cannot last more than six months
OBSERVER.
MILITARY APPOINTMENT
Gustsvus Boscom, Henry Theall, John Macomb
Wetherill, John Fl Knight and WIN. "A. Morris
have been appointed Assistant Adjutant Generals
OF volunteers, with the rank Of Captains; and II.
ZONES Brooke has bean spPoi~t~A os-a..I..-ry of
Subsistence Of volunteers, with the rank of Cap
tain. James w. Scott, Assistant Quartermaster
Of Volunteers with the rank Of Captain Rich'd
w. Thompson, jr., Commssary Of Subsistence,
with the rank Of Captain.
AND STILL THEY COMB.
Among the sights Of the times is the rush of
people at the headquarters Of the Provost Marshal
for passes to.cross the Potomac. Young and old
white and black, they form a crowd and string
extending out beyond the door for a hundred feet
from a. m. until p. m, daily.
WELL DOM, INDIANA.
Governor Morton, Of Indiana, is now here. and
announces that In three weeks Indiana will have
eighteen more three years regiments In the field
making thirty-seven In all
LATEST FROM UP THE RIVER
We have intelligence by messenger lust down
from the Point Of Rocks, that all was quiet up the
river; thus setting at rest the rumor afoat TO-DAY
Of fight at Edwards Ferry.
NEW CAMP OF INSTRUCTION.
The Secretary Of War has ordered a camp Of
instruction to be formed at indianapolis, Indiana
Immediately.