The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-20

pflgaoo the regiment were deeply aeceu many OF the
men shed tears, and they have made such urgent
| appeals not to be separated from him that
their request has been granted, and the regiment
has also been detached from the brigade and allowed to
accompany General Stevens who be exclusively
able TO preserve its discipline and efficiency.
COLONEL CoCHRANE's REGIMENT.
This regiment now permanently attached to General
Grahams brigade, OF Major General Banks DIVISION
Is winning for itself small Of praise for the
excehent discipline which 1t manifests in drill and on
parade Its organization has differed from other volun-
seer regiments, and in this respect resembles the
regiments OF the regular army, where the
OASIS Of formation is made upon tho ofl-
GERS and not upon tho men. The Chasseurs
left New York on tho 9th OF August, and during the
nrst four weeks Of service subjected the
Trials OF an arduous campaign. In its OF officers
are embraced some thirty members Of the Seventh
regiment, all Of whom excellent drill masters and
dsciplinarians Colonel Cochrane commands in person,
and is unwilling to be absent, though possessing autho
rity to do so from the Secretary OF War; while his reg
ment is in the advance and liable TO engage the enemy
at any moment.
ARMY DAY AND NIGHT SIGNALS.
The following order is published to-day
GENERAL oRrER-No 90.
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY THE PoroNAc,
WASHINGTON, Oct. H. 1861. I
regiments may be distinguished, will be adopted in the
army OF the Potomac. Major Albert j. Myer signal
officer VIII take steps to carry ont this order the
plan proposed by him. Adutants and color sergeants Of
regiments, or Others detailed Tor signal service, will be
guided by such instructions upon the subject they may
receive from the oicers in charge Of signals the head
quarters of divisions separate commands Command
ing officers will afford every facility to the officers do
tailed as signal Instructors Detailed orders and struc
ohs ior The uss Of countesgn signals will be furnished
from these head dnarers prior first issue of sup
plies The officers in charge of the staff departments
VIII furnish such supplies as may be necessary TO carry
OUT the design OF TINS order.
by command of Major General MCCLELLAN.
s. WILLIAMS. Assistant Adlutant General.
SOLDIER SHOT by A CoMRADE.
This morning private of the Fourth Pennsylvania
regiment shot comrade through the head the ball
toring the mouth and penetrating the spine. The
is mortal. They both intoxicated. The shooting
was accidental.
SUICIDE OF SOLDIER.
A private of the hirty-frst New York regiment,
who was married few days ago, committed
suicide by putting his toe to the trigger of his gun and
shooting himself through the head.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN CALIFORNIA.
Some time since it became necessary withdraw from
the Pacific all the United States regulars except
four companies of artillery detailed garrison the forts
in that department. In the meantime California has been
supplied with five regiments of volunteers raised within
the State.
TROOPS TO BE RAISED IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON
TERRITORY TO SUPPRESS INDIAN HosrILuIEs
The prospect Of dian hostitcs the district of Ore
gon consequent upon the with travail of TROOPS has
induced the War Department to authorize the raising of
regiment Of cavalry Oregon and one Of infantry
Washington Territory. Tho Ncz Perces, Spokane and
Walah-Wallah tribesn fact all the Indians the Up
per Columbia-have recently assumed menacng atti-
ude The Nez Perces number three thousand warriors
They are rich and well-armed formidable and warlike
They have heretofore been friendly.
J. Seinberger Esq., for several years connected with
the army Washington Territory was to-day appointed
Colonel of the Washington Territory regiment and will
leave New York on the first steamer to attend to its
ganzaton and equipment for active service The citizens
of that distant section will thus perceive that notwih
standing domestic troubles this side of the
tans the government not unmindful of their require
ments.
VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT AND CABINET TO THE NAVY
After long and interesting Cabinet meeting at the
Navy Department today the President all the Ca
bne proceeded to the Navy Yard to visit the Pensacola
and the preparations there Cor active operations
The Anacosta has had her boilers put aboard and is
being rapidly fitted up.
The Jacob Bell has gone into dock for repairs.
The only steamers at the Navy Yard the Dawn,
Hetzel Anacosta and CGur de Lion.
APPOINTMENT IN THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Walton j. Smith, son of the Secretary of the Interior,
has been appointed chief clerk of that department.
ILLNESS OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY.
Assistant Secretary of War Scott confined home by
sickness.
OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON Oct. 1S--6 A. N.
Arrival of Tranrorts-7heR Rebel Batteries the Potomac
Firing at Vessels, dc.
The government transports City Of Richmond and