New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21

inc found with him by representatives OF diier-
ent States, because so many regiments are &C.
cepted from New-York.
MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS.
Four regiments will be accepted from M'chl-
gan, instead Of three, on account OF The favor
able impression made by the one now mere
Fifteen army transportation wagons will arrive
irom Michigan ia few days, viii large num-
ber Of borses. Col. Wilcox has taken tue re-
sponsibility Of fixing the quarters tor his fesi-
ment to suit himself, aud says he viii not allow
bis men TO suffer.
TIE COMFORT or THE TROOPS.
Owing to the general newspaper comment, and
the continual complaint by troops, the War De
partment has directed the SurgeOn-Gt ueral to
investigate the condition Of tho Accommodations
and report Mr. Cameron says nothing shall be
spared 70 make all comfortable. Orders were
issued to day for Che removal Of the 9TH Regi-
ment from their present uu~holeeome quarters.
The Rev. DIR. Bellows, Drs. Van Buren,, Har-
ris and Harson, representing three associations
Of New-York for sanitary reform in the army,
have been busily engaged the last three or four
days, urging several measures upon the Admin
isl-atoa. They ask the appointment of mixed
commission, With q general supervision Of all
meters connected VITA the sanitary condition of
the army. Special attention viii be given 10 fou5
points, namely: The inspection Of tho troops
with q view to the exclusion of unsuitable per-
sons; enlistment OF skillful cook in each COM
pauy; employment of nurses educasd by the
Woman's association, and of volunteer dresserS,
composed Of young medical men.
The Committee have been much pleased with
their reception by the President aud the heads Of
departments, oil of whom manifest disposition
to profit by their friendly criticism and adopt
sautary reforms. 1t is not fully decided whether
al the measures recommended by the Committee
viii be adopted. but they will be fully considered
as all who have been consulted take great in
terest ia the matter. Should Commission be
appointed, either ex-Goy. Banks, ex-Gov. Bout
WELL Of Massachusetts, or DR.. Bellows, will prob
ably be chairman. Among the other members
thought of are Galusha A. Grow Of Pennsylvania,
Dir. Benjamin SiIliman of Yale, DR.. Howe Of
Boston, Prof. Gibbs of the Free Academy, Major
Deafeld whose observations in the Crimea will
be of service, DR.. Tdpler Of the Army Medical
Board, DR.. WhelaD, Surgeon-General Of the
Nayy, and Prof. Bache.
THE VACANT sURGEoN-GESERALsmP.
II ia hoped that the place Of the venerable
DR.. Lawson, Surgeon General Of the Army, who
died few days since, will be filed by DR..
Wood, son-in law of General Toylor, and for
some years acting Sureeon-General. He is hos
pitable 10 new ideas, and viii give efficiency to
the place, the duties Of which he has so long
discharged, and which is now made so impOr-
tant by the condition of the country and theNm-
mense needs Of the army. Sanitary reform is
likely TO go on briskly under his sanction and
guidance.
TIE SHIPMENT OF PROVISIONS TO TIE REBEL
STATES
Measures viii Immediately be taken 70 put
stop TO the indirect shipment Of provisions to
the Rebel States, which has deem going on
through Paducah and other ptints 10 Kentucky.
since stop was put to their direct shipment.
THE NINE MILLION LOAN.
The so, 000,0 900 loan will without doubt, all
be taken at par. The statement 10 some Of tho
money articles of the New-YOrk papers that the
Secretary, in giving bidders the opportunity OF
bidding for Treasury Notes instead Of stock. has
departed from the arrangement between him and
the representatives Of the New-York banks at
Washington, is unfouudtd. Mr. Chase has acted
upon the programme agreed upon.
TIE SOUTHERN MAIL.
The Post. Office Department hes suspended The
nf no hv
will dispatch them to all points by land. What
arrangement will be made when the JEFF. Davis
Post Office System shall 20 into effect is uncertain.
The Route Agent to Richmond having been
stopped on the line, was sent back, but was for
hidden to take the mail matter with him, which
was sent forward. How it will be managed
about the return mails is uncertain.
THE REMAINS OF WASHINGTON.
The Hon. Caleb Lyon Of Ly0nsdale went yes
terday to Mount Vernon with party OF friends
He corroborates the report that the remains Of
Washington have been untouched. The tomb
appears TO have been almost wholly unvsited for
some time. On his way, Mr.. Lyon encountered
many scouts and sentries, and saw indications Of
large and wellarmed forces in the neighborhOOd
In Alexandria, ne found abundant evidence of
Union sentiment, and an active desire on the
part of many to have the town occupied by Fed
eral troops.
TIE SEVENTH REGIMENT.
The eth Regiment will undoubtedly return at
the expiration of the thirty days. The members
are all anxious to share whatever duties may
arise for the army but say that, having left
New-York at very sudden notice, they need