New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-23


whose political proclivities have been a'n'o.. -.
.arv Democrat;e. crowded the hall 10 sunscaion
0,irrno sp.ecbes were made by bngader. s..'i, 50
MoKinstry a.. Governor r. NJ. Stewart r. .. "'0o"
go Of RpfBalo. N. Y; DIR. OReily, ana oInerS
reaou,ons with the true ring about them were pasoeu'
anA :. GREAT impetus was given to the warieehne'
0,,ono that class of our foreign-born citnene VINO
49,. rerder essential cid whenever there 10 any
sah,ino pnblic or private, to be done. During the
,,soooednos false alarm of fire, and cry that the
hall was breaking down, produced general panic
ord stampede But for the GOODNESS and determination
of Gen. MeKinstry who stopped the rush upon the
stage to gain the doors and windows by knocking the
would-be fugtves down like ten.pins, until they
began 10 listen to reason it must have resulted fatally
to many As it was nothing serious happened than
the smashing of windows and slight injuries 70 few
infatuated persons who persisted in Jumping out One
quiet gentleman from New York, who had looked In
from curiosity, was thrown out of window upon
roof and at last after several sagacous gentlemen had
passed over him. rolled down and fell into the street,
where be found himself with torn clothing, crushed
finger, and a head besmeared with blood. lie con-
cudes that he has found the seat Of war and aiter
this first introduction to the denzens Of st. LOUIS
quite confident that, though they may be very nice
people, he don't like their STYLE"
William DOrsheimer, esq, of Buffalo, who 10 upon
Gen. Fremonts staff, has arrived here and entered
upon the discharge of his duties as Private Secretary
HIS position is that Of AiddeCamp, with the rank OF
Major Gen. Fremopts entire staff which has been
Ieorganized will be announced tomorrow. From the
moment Of his arrival tere when be found everything
in utter chaos the General has labored under pres
sure of complicated duties, which have demanded eve
/ L - H. hlfc tntar a.ts
required that he should be inaccessible TO the many
who have desired TO see him merely from curiosity or
to pay ceremonious visits. In addition 10 this through
in judgment the part of the persons charged
with the duty Of receiving the hundreds OF men who
visit headquarters daily, some instances have occurred
without hs knowledge, in which gentlemen going there
on important public business have been subjected 70
vexatious and annoying delays. The justice Of the
complaints made about his excusiyeness hath this
extent-no more. Arrangements are now made which,
it is believed will fully obyiate the difficulty: For
one hour in each day he will be accessible to all vis-
tors and at all other times Of his ,ta, especially
detailed for that service, will receive those who come
| on public business; they will see the Commanding
General if their mission is Of nature rendering 1t
necessary; and not it will receive prompt attention
from the head of the department TO which it belongs.
The trial of Colonel Frank p Blair jr., the ale
cation Of bringing charges against his superior officer
in contrary 20 the army regulations, will take
place before Court Martial in few days, Major r.
NJ. Corwine acting as Judge-Advocate. Among other
documents of interest likely to be brought out in the
evidence, will be letters from Colonel Blair 10
bers Of the Cabinet and letter from President Lin
coin TO Mrs. Fremont written during her recent visit
to Washington. 1t would of course be unjust to at
tla of he
| evidence is developed,
There is strong regard for Colonel Blair among the
Republican Press of the West on account Of his long
faithful and most ecieut service the cause through
evil and through good report But there is also an
overwhelming feeling among Union men, Of all classes
that the interests of the Government and the People,
who are struggling to maintain it, are paramount to
! those of any man or clique; that to remove General
Fremont, or 30 hamper and embarrass him TO
Del him to resign before be has had any fair oppor
tunity to show results in this most important field
would be an act of the rosses injustice TO him, and
fearful blow to the cause. The people Of the North
West love Fremont and believe in him. and ndorse bis
late proclamation to the fullest extent. 1t 10 but Just
to Colonel Frank Blair to say that be entirely approves
the proclamation, and makes no issue Oh that subject.
And incidentally, l may add, on uDquestionabe au-
private his hearty concurrence in it.
The visit Of Gen. Meigs this city was not primarily
to investigate the Quarternasters department here;
but only in compliance with request from Postmaster
General Blair made the night before they left Wash-
ngton. The outftting OF the armies of the West Of
course throws an immense amount Of business into the
Quartermasters department; bat it is conducted with
great prompness, vigor and efficiency. Care is taken
70 have the Government business 30 transacted that il
will benefit the people at large, through the loyal
States, and not be monopolized by few favored ones
The following letter from Major now General
McKinftry, the head Of it, In reply to proposition,
inAuen;ially recommended, to furnish very large
quantity of clothing etc. for tho troops, Of interest
upon this point;
| oyncH OF QUAnTERs.sTER u A.
-, 81 t.! LSons Aug. - iSi;
receipt At your hands Of Proposition over your Signature sod
tlsi Of W. D. ouIhse o. ceaso addressed 20
certain terms to enter into contract TO furnish the Quarter
to equipment Of the forces being organized n this city,
The commanding general has referred your proposition to
my parto give reasons In detail for declining proPo
The acceptance Of your proposition would involve the eIpen
ditLre Of ct least threefOrtb of million Of dot.sn
o0s s Soo S 20 SaSc 0a
community just IL in that state Of inactivity whore
obtain employment for both muscle and nsch1eI md copts
aud naturally turns 70 tho War Department Of the Government
that relief which II fails 10 find among civil affairs This be.
ing the case this Department will be constantly tho object Of
scatiny and criticism by those mos. interested 10 bes mad:
considerable without public competition
fecty innocent In itself (of which there might be
slight question: would provoke unkind and bitter feelings
deous and publications. and such trouble you
have both witnessed than In relation TO Governments
contracts
Neither any othsy officer Of the be his po
rank what may has strength enough before the
people such record and hope the vulent
charges Of fraud and corruption At all do intend
byfb
ernnlent whose sgent am.
LET me saw air n copcluscn tina course potbus contained