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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01

delay will tend to increase the discomfort and i'm
patience of the Southern troops, who are eager
for instant action, aud are daily becoming de-
moralized. The original programme of the
rebel leaders, it must be remembered, has been
wholly disarranged by the conduct of the
government. Their expectation undoubtedly
was that when the Lincoln administration came
into Office its military power would be restrict
ed to the force of the regular army at the im-
mediate disposal Of the Executive, and that no
addition to this force could be made until con-
stitutionally authorized by especial act of Con-
gress. Thus, while violating the constitution
and the laws Themselves, they hoped to hold
the administration strictly to their observance;
and this was their cardinal error. They in
tended to make sudden dash on Washington.
and from that point to dictate terms possibly
to issue promunciamiento on the South Ameri-
can plan. They no doubt imagined that, ac-
cording to the French style of revolution, as
the possession Of Paris means the possession of
France, to seize Washington was to hold the
United States; but the administration, adopting
the American style, "took the responsibility"
of calling upon the patriotism of the people
for volunteers to defend the country; and right
nobly have the people responded. To the
next Congress it must be left to justify and in
demnify Mr.. Lincoln for his course; and who
can doubt that the justification will be COM
plete?
And, now, standing face to face as the two
armies are, an immediate battle is imminent.
Any hour may bring it forth, and 1t may be q
fierce and bloody one. II THE emergency IL
] behooves us to be in readiness 70 euprort the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18
mAIOR DOUBLEDAY.

Among the large number Of BrIgadier-Gen
erals, made by promotion, or by creation from
civil positions, we do not see the name Of
Msior Doubleday. 1t sometimes happens, even
where the intention to do wisely is Of the beat,
that true merit is overlooked solely because it
is modest and does not vaunt itself This
seems to be a case in point. Capt Double
day, as second in command in Fort Sumter,
certainly deserves well of his country. For
the only suspicion that attaches to his conduct
there is, that had he been in command the
forbearance exercised toward the rebels, while
preparing for the fall of the fort, by surround
ing it with formidable batteries, would have
been far less than was deemed wise by Major
Anderson. 1t was George III.-or somebody
else-whO said, when certain officer was
pronounced to be mad because of some head
strong, and perhaps rash, act, {" that if he
:" was mad, he wished to God he would bite
b" some of his Generals Without meaning
to reflect upon anybody, we may be permitted
to say that that warmth of temper and impa-
tience of rebellion which were the traits shown
by Capt. Doubleday when In Fort Sumter are
good elements of character to 90 to the making
up of Brigadier.General; and should they
become contagious, it would be no harm. Al
the little boy said of the measles, which was
running through the family, and he had MOI
taken it" it was because there was moi
" enough to 60 round;" 80 We are quite conf
dent that Major Doubeday's enthusiasm vii
find quite enough of the virtue of prudence to
countcract its oyer.action, should there be any
fear on that score.
At any rate, Major Doubleday is one of the
best artillery officers in the army, and BY bis
services has fully earned promotion which
has been layishy bestowed without much
regard to services, and sometimes, we fear,
with too little consideration as to character
Should the rank be bestowed upon him, we
are certain the country would hail it with
pleasure. The Major seems rather to have
been forced into Obscurity, though we believe
he is somewhere with the army on the Poto'
mac; but We certainly should be glad, as a
part of the public, if he had the opportunity
of making himself heard Of.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

We have the details of the battle on the
Upper Potomac, of which our special CORE
spondents briefly informed us yesterday morn
ing. 1t appears that on Wednesday morning
some regiments of Mississippi and Alabama
troops showed themselves on Bolivar flights,
pear Harpers Ferry, and commenced fire
with artillery upon some National soldiers on
the north side Of the Potomac After keeping
up the fight thus for some hours, three compa-
MES Of the Sd Wisconsin Regiment crossed the
river aud drove the enemy back, capturing
one of their guns. Being then forced to fall
back, they retired in good order to the river;
there being re-enforced BY three companies
from the 25th Pennsylvania and 18th Massa-
chusetts Regiments, they marched, with Col.
Geary at their head, again upon the enemy,
whom, after hard Sighting, they dislodged from
their position, and drove three miles, with the
loss Of $50 Rebels. The National forces had
but three pieces of artillery, while the enemy
bad seven, together with 500 cavalry. Our
loss ia killed and wounded is not over seven.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18
THE DUTY DE ROLTING.

The best cause may have bad adherents, and
the greatest rogue would rather be identified
with right than wrong, provided his own pur-
pose could thereby be served. We believe the
great majority of the Union candidates already
in nomination are good and worthy men, whose
election will reflect credit on their supporters,
and whose official services will subserye the
general good.
But there are some men of different stamp
who are securing nominations on the Peoples
AS on other tickets with view to the promo.
ton of selfish schemes and the perpetuation OF
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18
HARROR DRFBNsEs

The following table Of the armament, garri-
sons aud cost of the Notifications of New. York,
from official sources, is of interest. in view OF
Mr. Stewards extraordinary circular. IL shows
the amounts spent on the forts of New-York
by the Federal Government, exclusive Of
amounts paid by the State prior to 1851; also
the amounts which, according to the statement
of the Engineer Bureau in 1851, were re-
quired to complete such forts, the amounts
actually paid since, and the amounts now es-
timated by the Engineer Bureau and Engineer
in charge, as required to complete the fortifica'
tiOns Of he city:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

harm us)-desires TO pick quarrel with US,
it should be the study Of our rulers to allow
them no excuse for aggression. Better submit
for time to indgnity, to insult, than permit
foreign war TO be fastened on us at this
crisis. For such war implies-nay, it prob
ably more than implies-a compromise with,
which will be a virtual surrender to, our
slaveholding rebels-a surrender not Of terri
tory, which is secondary matter, but OF
principle, which is vital and irremediable.
Territory lost may be regained, or the loss
may be repaired by future acquisitions; or it
may be outweighed by National growth in
knowledge, virtue and industrial efficiency; but
Principle and Honor, basely bartered away for
present immunity from peril, are rarely and
slowly recovered.
That the ruling classes in Great Britain
would generally rejoice in the humiliation OF
this country to political impotence, is evident;
but We live in an age of publicity and moral
power, wherein war cannot be waged without
at least plausible justification. Any nation
which should deliberately improve the present
opportunity to make war upon this imperiled
Republic would be withered by the indignant
frown of Christendom. Such war is simply
impossible without serious mistakes on our
own side; and those mistakes must be avoided
or repaired
We insist, then, that there shall be no rup-
ture with any foreign power until we have
settled our little account with the rebels. Let
any one insult or wrong us that may see fit to
do so: we will attend to the aggressor in bis
turn, but not till after we shall have finished
up the business already in hand. But vic
tory on the Potomac, with the expulsion of the
rebels from Missouri and Kentucky, will dissi-
pate all apprehensions of foreign difficulty. If
it be only to repel foreign intervention, let us
devote all our thoughts and energies to the
rebels, resolved to deal with each 6e in his
order, but with only one at time.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

II has lately been found impossible 10 build
the fort at Sandy Hook according to its orig
inal plan for les, than 100000 That is the
amount estimated for it by Major j. G. Bar
nard in his report to the Secretary of War.
IL is the opinion Of practical men that the diff.
Gcuty of laying the foundations of the work in
the ouicksand which underes the surface OF
Sandy Hook will bring the cost of the work
ND TO two and half millions at least; aud il
is believed that the cost Of protecting its walls
from being undermined by the natural action
of the currents and waves on the point of the
Hook. will, within % years, have amounted to
an equal sum.
The appropriations for ornaments Of fortf-
cations are separate from those for the works
themselves and are not included in the above
table. The sums appropriated for hospitals,
officers quarters, soldiers barracks. and maya
zines, and the amounts that may have been
expended from the contingent fund on these
works, included in the table, are likewise ex.
Guided
The armament given in the second column
includes all sorts of artillery. The heavy can
non number over 200 pieces, and comprise
1913, Ga, AZ, 81 "a and 1S-pounders, and heavy
8.inch howitzers. The 1913 and 6l-pounders
40 and s-nch columbiads) are being snbst-
tnted for the other four calibers mentioned
The remainder of the armament is made up Of
heavy l2-pounders and field pieces, light S-inch
and thanking howitzers, heavy sea-coast mortarS
and other mOrtars.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

We have already pointed out the imperative
necessity of dividing our Potomac army into
several corps, as well as that of forming a
national central staff. To Justify our insisting
upon this point, we quote the authority OF
Napoleon, as recorded BY Theirs, vol XIX,
page 2S2:
Napoleon entered the TGileris, March 90 Ga the
2l lac Invited Marshal Dsyous to take po.aesoI OF tho
War Department-or organize army. Wei aware ~
experience that the formation OF army corps was even o5
pressing than the recraug Of menbccaUse when corps
re once formed hey are qui,kly fed-N apoeou once
ordered their formation and organization for each OF the
corps Of complete central stst"
1t is always easier to the al-in-Chiet
to command She whole mass when divided
into corps; this division, also, will educate
generals if they are suitably selected; it will
expand their intellectual activity, fill them with
confidence, aud even prevent disasters, since an
able commander of a corps will concentrate
the more power, and prevent commanders OF
isolated divisions from weakening each other.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

N,,o,r tina Rebels slain was Col Ashby, who
.aoaoe,ded them. The news Of this victory
v.. ,ocsived at the Capital with much re-
ioicipe. and it is thought to have given a
sorions check to the Rebels in the vicinity Of
Harper's Ferry
A returned prisoner from Fairfax Court
House yesterday reached Washington, and
former place, previously burning several thou
sand bushels of grain, to prevent them falling
into the hands of our troops. He says also
that the citizens Of Fairfax were rapidly leav.
ing home for Richmond and other places South.
Whether this is true or not, it is said TO be
certain that the Rebel pickets have within two
days retired some distance.
The rebel batteries on the Potomac are becom-
ing troublesome. The Mount Vernon, the Sem.
mole, and the Pawnee have within two or three
days been made the targets for numerous shots,
and the latter two have been hit several times.
1t is reported that thirty or forty vessels, with
Government stores bound up the river, are
lying at Smiths Point, afraid to attempt the
passage.
From Missouri we learn that the rebel Price,
with his whole army, is still in full retreat.
On Sunday he was at ClintOnvile, Cedar Co.
A regiment of rebels who have been stationed
at Springfield since the battle of Wilson's
Greek have gone southwark to join him. A
dispatch from Gen. Fremont to Syracuse ex.
presses the opinion that Price will return to
the Usage River and make q stand there.
Intelligence from other sources also, makes il
probable that the rebel General will shortly
offer battle. On Monday at place about 20
miles from Lebanon, two companies of our
troops attacked 100 rebel cavalry after sharp
skirmish the enemy were forced to retire,
having lost 80 killed and as many captured. On
our side the loss was one man killed and one
severely wounded.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

Suppose the Fugitive States had absconded
upon the Tariff question Or the Public Land
question: Or question of Representative APP
pOrtionment Would political justice, or even
political eypaiency, which is something meaner,
have demanded OF us anything 80 irrational as
debate without reference or ausiOn to the sub
jcct-matter of debate! What mOralist rebukcs
a sinner, and yet spares his easily besettipg
SIM Slavery has seeded; taken up arms;
engaged in wicked and unnatural rebelon;
yet Slavery is just that which we are not to
mention, and much less discuss Thus q writer
IN New-EngaDd newspaper, whose eyes are
i'll the back part of his head, complains that
" the fertile fields of the South are to be
f" deuged in blood and oil this to carry out
Z" the one idea of Abolitionism." Sagacious
censor Suppose we reverse his proposition and
say that the fertile fields of the South are to
Z" be deluged in blood, and all this to carry out
I" the one idea Of Slavery" Would not this be
as near the truth, and perhaps nearer! Why
will not these 0-nO-wellneyer. menton.it {"
gentlemen see that they are as garrulous about
Slavery as the veriest Immediate AbOlitonist
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

existing abuses. We cannot always point out
these jobbers, because we cannot prove them
what they really are, and we do not care 10
seem fuctiOus and impelled BY personal feelings.
There are instances in which it SCENE impossi.
bic to assail a bad man without thereby doing
harm to q good cause. We say. then to
voters generally-Iuquire carefully into the
characters of the various candidates presented
for your support, and erase from your ballots
the names Of all who are dishonest and un-
worthy. Do not avoid the polls because bad
men secure nominations, but attend and vote
against them. Never fear that good cause
will suffer by the defeat of bad men
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

ar being necessary to form ticket OF Electors tbs
suggested that the Richmond editors should prepare Ticket
thus relieving the people Of the trouble Of making selections
The thus formed has been pre5ented Among
we nd those Of VIM L. Goggin OF Bedford and T. T. Daniel
OF Richmond E. H. EitzhqSn Of ONO Sousty John K I'd
district n the State ia embraced In this editorial report"
The above precious mOrsel is among our
latest news from the Rebel Capital. 1t will
be remembered that Mr.. Russell, in some Of
his earlier letters, told US how the ruling
classes Of the South had resolved to disran-
chise the people, when their slave empire was
established. We did not expect to see this
contamination reached 80 quickly. But events
move rapidly, in these fast times. Already
the people of the South begin to mumur por-
tentOusly at the gross deception that has been
put upon them. Instead of European recogni-
ton, prosperous independence, and plenty Of
free niggers-they begin to realize how
harshly war is using them, and how dreary
the prospect ahead. Under this state Of
things, with powerful army ready to over
whelm in front and vast fleets lowering upon
their flank, it might be dangerous to intrust
the sacred right Of suffrage to the deceived
and discontinued masses. The rulers might BY
such course suddenly find their kingdom fall
ing from under their feet, and their schemes Of
towering ambition terminated at the end Of
dangling cord. So the Aristocratic Editors Of
Richmond by order Of the leading conspirators,
determine that there is no time TO call Con-
vention, and therefore proceed to put an electoral
tickat in nomination themselves, which the
people are graciously permitted to go through
the form of ratifying. If this rebellion last
much longer, the common people may find that
they are no longer free American citizens, but
the serfs of slavehoding Oligarchy-and the
rawlings of Southern rbetorcians, that capital
should own its labor, may be BY them sadly
raalized
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18
], Il true that The works for the forti6cl

Is il true that the works for the fortiheasoa
of Cincinnati are still vigorously prosecuted.
while the Administration has put its veto upon
the continuance Of those at Sc. Louis or
is Cincinnati regarded as being more In aan'
ger of assault and capture BY the rebels than
the chief town of Missouri Or is the iof'ln'
cation of Cincinnati intended, like the msgnih.
cent project for building triple wall ar0uaa
Ncw.York and Brooklyn, as defense against
that monstrous feet and gigantic army VIM
which Queen Victoria is about to o'e'"ne'"
US? Fire Ia baga,elle
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

A panic in Wall street yesterday was the
commentary of that sensitive locality upon the
recent circular of the distinguished statesman
who expOunds the policy of Mr.. Lincoln's Adj
ministration from the bureaus of the State
Department. Dismay prevailed at what was
no doubt errOneOusly regarded as the pro-
gramme Of a tremendous land and sea war
with England at the same time that the Great
Rebellion is on our hands. Stocks fell from J
to per cent, and for time all was despair
end CONSERVATION. Before the close Of the
day, however, better feeling reappeared, and
prices regained their steadiness.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

1t now looks very probable that among all
the movements for Union and Reform, which
distinguish the present political eaergescence in
this city, we shall succeed in electing to office
the greatest set Of scamps that ever received
distinction from the electors of Eew-YOrk. We
believe that neither of the tickets yet put in
nomination is without it's full proportion of this
sort Of creatures. How many of them will
succeed in getting themselves elected remains
to be seen; but should they all carry the day,
and give us q set of county officers and repre-
sentatiyes in the Legislature composed of rogues
only, it will not be surprising. There Is also
reason to expect that the whole viii be htly
crowned by the reelection Of Fernando Wood
as Mayor in December next. Justice requires
us to add that to this prospective result the
most respectable gentlemen in town now seem
to be contributing just as zealously as the
lowest barroom politicians, aud more eft'
GENTLY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

We print elsewhere letter from John II.
White, esq, of our city, showing why Munich
pal Reform is needed and how it may be
effected. Here is nothing of the spread-eagle,
but plain, simple, undeniable facts, each as solid
as cannon ball. But those who really want
Reform, and will work for it, are likely to be
tricked out of it by the cOrruptiOnists dodge Of
multiplying tickets and confusing issues. Let
each, however, resolve TO do his duty.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

The Board Of Aldermen last evening ap.
pointed Mr.. A. v. Stout, Of the Shoe and
Leather Bank, Commissioner to supervise the
dispensing of soldiers allotmentS of pay for the
benefit of their families. From report of the
Controller, it appears that the cost Of disburs-
ing the Relief Fund, in the shape of salaries,
to say nothing of fuel, rent, and other ex-
penses, is 81, 39l-a rather lavish expendi-
ture for such simple business.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18
Exfrn Evening Tribune.

During the continuance of the War which
has been commenced by the Southern Dis
unionists and Rebels we propose to publish at
a. o'clock every week day afternoon, an Ex-
IRA EVENING TRIBUNE, containing the Latest
News from all quarters. This sheet may be
procured at The TRIBUNE Office, and of the
news dealers and boys at the usual price
cents.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

We notice that in an official publication Oh
the Republican State Committee, the surname
of Mr. Abraham b. Tappen is spelled TaPpan'
Such errors should be carefully guarded aga'nss'
and we trust that measures will be taken 70
prevent their occurrence in any Of the punted
ballots furnished for the use Of voters.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18
We should very much like to know BY what
authority the Adjutant- General OF the United

authority the Adjutant- General of the United
States orders as follows:
ANY person who has been mustered into service chap
lain WAC not regularly ordained clergyman Of Christian
denomination will be ~ discharged without pay OF
allowance livery mustered must be cettinrt 10
being regularly ordained Clergyman as above stated
Now, what means Article / of the Constr
tutional Amendments Congress shall make
"no law respecting the establishment Of relig.
4" ion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof
Can an Adjutant. General do what Congress
cannot do9 We suppose so, for he has done
it, But suppose the patriotic Jews OF thu
city should raise regiment, as they might
easily dol Will not the Adjutant.Genern
allow them Rabbi
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

Our friends will please not send us Postage Stamps
Of tie old emission the time for exchanging them for the
new expired, ard they to u.s. worthless.
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NeHgprk Daily gribn1re
FRIDAY, OCTOBER ls, 1861.
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

We print this morning, the letter of instruc.
tons written to Gen. Fremont by Adjutant.
Gen. Thomas, by order of Secretary Cameron.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

All Articles for Soldiers at Baltimore, Wash
ngoH and al other places should be sent at halt rates by
HARSDKSs's EXPRESS "A Bdway Suers charged rsos
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

Buy you SEwING-MACHINE from those who
seil machines msking both the GROVER BAKEs stitch
and the shuttle stitch tina: you may test both and the
best At No. 491 Broadway you take your ch0ice OF
either stitch with the privilege Of exchanging Tor the other
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18

Truss S.-Dr. RIGGsS HARD RUBBER
TRrs challenges comparison II not satisfactory after fair
trial OF sixty days may be returned Also, Narcocee
Truss ind appliances for enlarged veins. No. Bacayst
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-18
IMMENSE DEDUCTION

IMMENSE DEDUCTION
JEFFERs Of No. 573 Broadway
Offers his entire stock Of Ladies' and Chidr SHOES al
greatly reduced pIices No such opportunity has been
presented to Ladies Of New lork to obtain his goods such
scale Of reduced prices. JEEESRs
No $40 Broadway.