New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-21

The highest, up 10 $l2o.OOo. was onS HUN
Maine A number of builders have reduced
their bids since the opening began.
Secretary weIles will probably decide upon
the bids tomorrow.
HERALD ABsURDrTY'
The declaration in The N. Y. Herald OF tos
morning, that the President will not recommead
q loan, but will ask for authority 70 assuo '~o
hundred millions Of Treasury Notes, Is an ao'
surdity which carries with it its own reiutation.
What could be done with that amount OF Treas
ury circulation, without any provision for re-
funding or redemption, may be known to the
writer. but is not very apparent to capitalists.
OF the same piecs is the other declaration that
Mr.. Chase is dspleased with the capitalists of
Wall street The Secretary is too broad in his
comprehension, aud too sagaciOus in his knowledge,
70 hold any resentnents, without cause, against
so important an interest as the wealth OF the
country. We think we know that his feelings
toward them, on the contrary are of the kindest
nature and his relations with them confidential.
He will rely on their cooperation, and will not
60 out of the ordinary course Of financial
negotiation.
VOLUNTEERS READY FOR SERVICE.
The War Department have accepted from the
different States 250,0 900 volunteers, who are now
ready for service, and $50, ,OOO are already under
pay.
COLONEL OF TIE sEyENTY-NINTII.
COL Cameron, the brother Of the Secretary OF
War, was unanimously elected Colonel OF the
10th Highanders at the camp Of that regiment.
The newly appointed Colonel, Lieut.. Col. Elliott
Col. Hamilton, Gen. Even and others made
stirring speeches on the occasion, and spend the
evening at the House Of the Secretary of War.
TERRITORY OCCUPIED BY TIE NATIONAL
FORCES.
Gen. Mcdowell came to this city to-day, and
paid his respects to Gen. Scott, exhibiting
complete map of the land now occupied by the
Federal forces, and showing how easy it would
be to capture the enemy located within short
distance of the outside liues of Gen. McDoweus
survey, which extend into the interier ten miles
from Arlington Hights, and ten miles below
Alexandria, and the same distance above the
Chain Bridae. Gen. Scott listened with all at
tention, and when Gen. Mcdowell had concluded
and desired permission to advance and make al
attack, in order to wipe out the disgrace of the
late blundcrs, Gen. Scott sat quietly back and
I" No, Sir--no, Sir-no."
THE NEW ARMY APPOINTMENTS.
Gen. Scott expresses himself as well pleased
with the new Army appointments. He said yes
terday that much care to select efficient officers
has been manifested 1t is not generally known
that when the Presidents proclamation for the
new army was issued that Commission, con-
sistng of Gen. Mcdowell, Col. Franklin, and
Col. Meigs, was appointed to suggest plan for
the organization of the new regiments. This
Commission reported that half Of the 'Oficen
should be taken from the regular army and half
from army civilians. Tits plan was approved by
the President, Gen. Scott and the Secretary Of
War, who has carried it into execution. Mr..
Cameron also took an additional number from
the old army.
The remaining Second ieutenants, q few Of
whom only have as yet been appointed, will be
chosen from among the meritoriOus non-commis-
stoned officers and privates at present in the ser
vice. This course will be eminently satisfactory,
as it will serve to make the new regiments equal in
every respect, if not superior, to the old.
CALL FOR MORE TROOPS.
The Secretary Of War teegraphed to-day to Gov.
Curtin for more troops. A similar message we
learn, has been sent to Gov. Morgan, and to other
States.
ACTIVE SERVICE.
1t is deemed desirable that all regiments now ae.
cepted should be ready for the field at the earliest
moment.
ARMY SURGEONS.
A Board of Army Surgeons meet tomorrow.
by direction Of the Secretary, to examine ap-
vacancies in the Army. No one will be ap-
pointed unless certified by the Board m duly
qualified.
THE GRIFFIN RIFLE GUN.
A contract for 600 Of the Griffin Rifle Gun
was awarded to-day to the Phenlx Iron Com
pany of Pennsylvania. Quar-. Gen. Meigs strong
ly recommended it.
CRUISE OF THE RELIANCE.
The Reliance arrived from down the river to-
day, having in tow small sloop, laden with pro-
visions, seized at point opposite Acquia Greek,
and consigned to q Secessionist known to be in
tho Rebel Army.
ARRIVAL OF REGULARS.
-Four or FIVE hundred Regulars, Infantry, ar.
rived here to-day from Chambersburg where
they went to join Cen. Pattersons column.
MOVEMENTS OF THE sEvENTY-FRsT.
The Seventy. first went over to Alexandria early
this morning, taking along several howitzers and
q squad of sailors from the Pensacola to work
g., rho.o ha;oo M ,rork for them IN per.