The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-21


was at the time constituted Colonel Smith is an soo
pished officer. He has been thirtysix years In the
vice. Ho was fourteen years Commandant Of Cadets at
West Point, and commanded light anery In tho Mexi-
can war; He is Of the best tacticans in the army
He has service for Ave years tho frontier, and 49,
in word, OF tho efficient officers " the service.
His services at this moment invaluable, and It to
hoped that he viii at once be recalled 70 active duty
the line.
Mr.. sICKLEs AND THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
is but Of justice say that man. since the
war broke cut has worked harder more successfully in
raising troops than General D. f. sickles He began in
April last to raise regiment IN the city Of New York,
but recruits rushed in upon him fast that Governor
Morgan suggested TO him, through q mutual frsend,
that he should form brigade rather than reject the
Though averse to the heavy responsibility he went
enrolling and carly in Nay the Secretary Of War sent him
word that "he just the he wanted-s cool and
daring ieades-that his brigade would be accepted The
moent Organized and that the moment he arrived
IN Warrington hc Weuld b employed on honorable
though perous enterprise" Thus encouraged By the
government who reolosd The democrats sprngng
forward 10 the rescue Mr.. sccs added regiment after
regiment b his command His men were selected with
great crcumspeson, and officers Of merit such
Coonels Dwight Taylor and HALIFAX West Pointers,
beevewere put at The head Of the FIRST Second and
Third regiments Of the Excelsior Brigade. Late in the
month OF May the Secretary of War by order Of pa
tristic President informed Mr. Sles officially that the
several regiments composing his brigade duly
cepted by the government Of the United States and Gov
Morgan and the Union Committee who from motives Of
their own, had suddenly turned round against sckes
also officially apprized that his brigade accept
cd and by this act therefore, this ndeatigable ocer
became acting Brgadier General. 10 only fair say
that Gen. Sickles has many obstacles in his
patriotic enterprise, but the heaviest Of all was
the enormous pecuniary responsibility he has been
forced to n0ir Weeks elapsed before his regiments
could BIO mustered into the United States servce and he
consequently forced to provide his risk the
support Of several thousand men, Them after al
his efforts scattered and disbanded He did shrink
from this and trusts the Of for
the redemption Of all legitimate obligations
Three Of e regiments composing tho brigade Of Con.
Sskes left for Washington the middle Of July In twenty
four hours after the orders Of General received
and last week they reviewed by the President
their march int Virginia where General Mcclellan has
assigned them position Of grave responsibility. The two
additional regiments OF this splendid brigade viii march
TO Washington immediately and both the President and
Commander to entertain the highest sxpec
tatons Of this hne body Of They animated with
true martial spirit, and exhibit respect for discipline
that win mako them reliable m the Held whne their
devotion 10 their popular commander u best dis
played In the motto Of the eckles brigade "victory
or Death" We not surprised TO learn that Genera
Sicles has revealed great aptitude for his and
arduous duties his quick intelligence well known;
and certainly the devotion o( twenty hours ou& Of the
twenty -four to his duties could hardly fail to make him
useful and accomplished oAacer We arc informed that
ths pledges Of the President and the Secretary Of War
General Sckss IN May last 10 confer him the post of
General Of Brigade have since been renewed TO Senators
Harris Of New York, and Wilson, Of Massachusetts, and
may therefore look At early day for the issue Of
his commission It Is universally believed that the
sickles brigade win plant the nag Of the Union on the
ramParts Of the enemy wherever they may be led, or
herocally perish In the attempt.
The relieving order was sent to rsstsnaut n Haynsr,
ocer In charge Of tho recruiting service Of the Exceier
Brigade
SPECIAL ORDER NO. 30.
HEADQUARTERS DlyHJoN OF me PoToAAC,
WAeHIsuIoN, August 10, 1881. !
Special Order No. 80 Of this date from these head
quarters directing Colonel James FaFman second Fire
Zouaves New York Volunteers proceed Camp Scott
seven ( companies Of that regiment Is hereby revoked
BY command OF M4ior General MCCLELLAN
4. WILLIAMS Assistant Adjutant Genesa
ARMY APPOINTMENTS.
The following military appointments have been made
to-day:-Gustsvus Boscom, Henry Theal, John Macomb
Wcterill, John H. Knight and william H. Morris, Assist
Adutant Generals Of Volunteers, with the rank Of
captains and H. Jsnes Brooke Commssary Of Subsistence
of Volunteers, with the rank Of uaptan James W. Scott
Assistant Quartermaser Of Volunteers with therank Of
captain; Richard w. Thompson, Jr. Commissary Of Sub
sstence, with The rank Of captain.
Among the appointments to-day is that Of Captain Iieb
Quartermaster His appointment was rejected by the
Senate bnt he has been rcapponted upan solicitation
of the officers Of the column in Western Virginia.
his services have been rendered
THE VOICE OF THE WEST.
Intelligence from the West shows that that section is
fully aroused to the necessity of sharp quick and dec
sve contest with the rebels Indiana offers thirteen or
regiments be ready In two weeks The othcrn Western
States not backward This must be fought by
loyal volunteers and not by men impressed as the rebels
have been obliged to impress men into their service.
COL. McuNN FOUND GUILTY.
The court martial upon the Of COL McCunn, Of the
New York Thirty seventh regiment, have found the
Colonel guilty Of the charges, and he Is consequently de-
posed from his cooneley and broken Of his military rank
Tho city is all quictness Today and tonight.
FITTING OFT or LAUNCHES.
The launches brought up by the steamer Baltimore
rapidly being fitted out, each with twelve pound how
itzer
II Is well known that time ago the Secretary Of
War appointed from civil life Inspector Of Subsistence.
The order & his appointment has since created
much dissatisfaction among the officers Of the army This
order Of Gen. Mcclellan is intended to restore harmony
and enable military to determine for themselves and
their commands what proper food for their men, The
officers directly Interested in the result They have
the power to correct any abuses OF the Comissays Dc
partment, and upon them will and should devolve all
blame IL their men not properly cured for.
NEW REGULATIONS IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT..
Recent notifications OF the tariff together with war
operations have increased the ordinary business Of the
Treasury Department that Secretary Chase has found 1t
necessary to issue regulations requiring all employees to
be at their desks punctualy at nine A. NJ and tia
three p NJ Reading Of newspapers smok ing segars
drining whskey and receiving and paying visits except
upon official business strictly prohibited during Office
hours He adds eads Of bureaus charged with sce-
ing these rules observed and noticing delnquen,s
monthly reports Of business to the Secretary"
THE MAYOR OF WASHINGTON DECLINES TO TAXI
TIE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
The Mayor Of Washington City, James 6. Berrett,
caliy very estimable gentleman politically double
distilled, dyed in the wool Breckenridge loco fooo has
long been charged with secession proclres The
Congress establishing Police Commission here of which
the nayOr offirfo a rnernbpr renuirae thai thu