New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-05


winch was used TO oppose my arms, and take all that
property, which constituted the wealth Of that Sste
and furnished tie means By which the wnr l. prose-
cuttd beside being the cause Of tie war; and IT, in
doing it should be objected that human beings were
brought to the free enjoyment Of life, liberty and the
pursuit OF lappineB, such objection might not require
much consideration.
"Pardon me for addressing the Secretary Of War
directly upon this question, II involves some pol'
cal considerations as well pIopriety Of military
action.
al am, Sir your obedient servant
y" BENJAMIN Z. BUTLER"
REGIMENTS CAHPNG-GROUND CHANGED.
To the great JOY of oil loyal men in Washing
ton a regiment was sent to encamp on the pet
farm Of Mr. COrcoran, which is undoubtedly the
healthiest place around the city for such pur-
pose, but presently from some unknown cause,
the regiment was withdrawn. 1t viii be remem-
brred that this same Mr.. Corcoran gave
dinner to the Rebel Commissioners, to which the
foreign Nil listers were invited.
THE CONFIsCATION ACT.
The smalness of the majority by which the
Confscation act passed the House yesterday Is
not to be considered as significant OF the real
strength Of the measure. Some of the minority
objected TO the pbraseology Of some sections OF
the bill, others thought it ilLtimed. Bat few
felt decacy about touching slave property. AS
amended by the House it viii probably pass the
Senate.
RESIGNATION
Charles b. Norton, PaymaSter of the Carl
Jaldi Guard, has resigned.
GEN. McDowEu'S REPORT
Gen. McDowells report Of the battle of Bull
Run, with the accompanying documents, VIII be
sent to Gen. Scott tomorrow, but it may not
be made public for several days. 1t is under
stood that be submitted it last night to prominent
member Of the Cabinet, who is also personal
friend, for his correction and revision.
ANOTHER FLAG or TRUCE.
Another flag Of truce has come in from the
enemy with dispatches stating that Col
Cameron's body has been buried, and that upon
certain conditions the place Of burial will be
revealed ard Lis friends permitted to identify
and remove the body. Precisely what these
conditions may be we are not informed.
NARROW ESCAPE.
A gun was accidentally discharged from Fort
Ellsworth tonight, and threw shell which
burst in the mid.t Of party of soldiers and
civilians, Of which the Hon. Mr.. Window of
Minnesota was one. Fortunately no one was
injured.
MOVEMENTS OF PRINCE NAPOLEON.
Prince Napoleon visited the Notifications and
encsmpments on the other side OF the Potomac,
in company with Secretary Seward NJ. MERCER,
and bis suite, escorted BY detachment COM
manded by Lieut.. Ashe. This evening the
French Minister gave dinner party. The same
guests were present as at The Presidents large
reception. Aftcrward all the Diplomats were
present.
CONDITION or THE CAMPS.
Tie condition Of tie Camps in this vicinity j.
still deploraJle in n sanitary point Of view. 4
camp odor can be detected in approaching them.
The men neglect personal cleanliness, aud toe
refuse cookery is not removed. Ii is understood
that the Sanitary Commission, under the auspices
of Gen. Mcclellan, will take Immediate sicls 10
have this bad condition Of things rcmediCd.
WEST POINT GRADUATES.
The Sanitary Commission il procuring 10
formation 70 be laid before tie public Of the &c
cupation ard condition Of oil living graduate OF
west Point, with view Of having them brought
into the service Of the country.
oCCIPATIoN OF THE TRAITOR MAuRi.
CAPT. Maury, who for the last ten years has
exhibited such a genius for stealing the honor
of others achievements, aud ~lo has been the
pet of every Administration for many years, is
now engaged in planting submarine batteries in
the Southern baTbors to destroy Federal sh'ps-
of.war
FORTIrICATiONs.
The ID Maine regiment and company
of United States Cavalry hold Fort COrcoran.
Two other strong forts have been built IN the
vicinity, breastwOrbs thrown mp, and block
houses erected making the position impreg-
nable.
MOVEMENTS OF AsSlsTAST-sECRETARf OF
THE NAVY,
Assistaut.Secretary Of Navy Fox went this
evening to New-YorL.
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL DOUBLEDAY.
General Doubleday is here, and viii I'M
mediately be assigned brigade.
C0NTRABASD NEGROES.
The negro question, "a connected with the
war. is already assuming formidable proportions
at Fortress Monroe, and il is understood that
General Buffers visit here has 10 do with this
subject 1t is said that he favors a policy
which, were he not Breckenridge Democrat
might be called AbOltionism.
TIE ARMY NOMINATIONS.
The Senate will act on the remaining 700 or go
army nominations tomorrow. Most OF them VIII
be confirmed, but few Captains and Leutenants
vii! be given the go.by There is strong
pressure in favor of Emory. But the general