The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29
Gun SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

THE PREMATURE PUBLICATION OF THE PARTICULARS
OF TIE GREAT EXPEDITION.
When tho fact became known in this city that an abo-
on daily Of New York had published full account Of
the great naval expedition inclusive Of It's strength and
armament. the greatest surprise and Indignation was
manifested President Lincoln, General Scott the Score.
tary Of War, the Secretary Of the Navy and General
Mcclellan expressed unusual Indignation at this gross
violation by the publisher Of honorable agreement 1t
having boon stipulated that details should be pub.
shed until after the sailing Of the expedition and the
President himself declared that the editor of the news
paper in question deserved to be hanged.
The Richmond papers publish a full account Of tho
great naval expedition, taken from the New York Times
and other papers, which violated the confidence
reposed In them by giving It publicity. The rebels
congratulate themselves upon their ability protect the
exposed points OF their coast They also that pre-
paraons have been going for their protection and
that they will give the expedition hearty reception
GENERAL M'cLELLAN's MOVEMENTS.
General Mcclellan has not been into Virginia TO- day.
having been engaged in reviewing troops this side
Tonight he had long interview with the President Sec
rotary Seward and Secretaries Scott and Fox Of the War
and Navy Departments.
REVIEW OF GENERAL CAsEY's DIVISION OF INFANTRY
The review by General Mcclellan Of the infantry OF
Brigadier General Caseys division to day was ne af
fair There were eleven regiments in line. There were
several thousand spectators who delighted with the
display. Much commendation bestowed upon the
Fourth Rhode Island. The Forty-fourth New York was
the great feature Of the review 1t was the subject OF
universal admiration.
THE POSITION OF THE REBEL ARMY.
Scouting parties were this morning sent out beyond
Vienna from General Smiths DIVISION but returned with
out encountering any rebel pickets.
scouting party Of Union troops went into Fairfax
Co..~
had been thore for many days. but that they were as
far back as Centreville, and not strong there
The rebels have been all along limos today
On the Upper Potomac they have been seen at ALL
AFFAIRS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC
Accounts from Jamestown received tonight say that
sufficient force remains at and near Edwards Ferry
safety against any attempt OF the rebels to cross
or modest our forces.
AFFAIRS ON THE LOWER POTOMAC
There is no news to-day from down the river. The
vessels Of the otilla the watch below Matthias
Point and above the mouth OF Quantico creek. Our
troops the Maryland side opposite Aqua Creek and
along shore actively engaged in erecting fort,ica
ions.
INSPECTION OF GEN. INGALLS, TROOPS.
Col. sweitzer win proceed tomorrow to inspect tie
troops under Gen. Mccall
ILLNESS OF GENERAL SMITH.
Virginia side which take place tomorrow, is post
poned Of the illness Of General smith, who is
now in this city under medical treatment.
THE DRILL OF THE TROOPS.
The troops under Generals Mccall and Smith are being
rapidly perfected in brigade and division drill.
DEATHS IN THE CAMPS AND HOSPITALS.
The deaths Of soldiers reported having occurred yes
terday arc follows
W. G. Sawtele, Company G, and b. B. Ford Company r.
Second New Hampshire.
Lieutenant W. d. Ross Anderson Zouaves
G. White, Company G, Twenty second New York.
W. II. Norris, Company II, Thirteenth New York
Allen Eisenbraun, Company G, Forty seventh Pa.
Crittenden Slower, Nineteenth Indiana
Corporal G, B. Isskar, Eighth Maine.
George Baker, First Michigan Cavalry.
Charles Griffin, Company l, Second Excelsior Brigade.
FINDINGS OF THE ARMY RETIRING BOARD.
The following special order has been issued in accord
ance with the findings of the Army Retiring Board:
SPECIAL oRpER--No 50.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJufANr GENERALS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON Oct. rs, 1861. (
The following officers having been found by the Board
Examination to be physically incompetent 10 discharge
the duties Of their respective Offices and the President
having approved this finding, they will be placed upon
the list Of retired officers Of that class which the dis
ability results from long and faithful service or from
injury incident thereto the retirement to date from
the goth Instant
Captain Minor Knowfton, First artillery
Major Edgar s Hawkins Second infantry.
second Lieutenant Edmund Freeman, Fifth infantry.
Captain w. 8. Newton, Second cavalry.
L. THOMAS, Adjutant General.
THE C0L0NELCY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS TWENTY
SECOND REGIMENT.
In last nights despatch, published in this mornings
HsRAip il s stated that Captain Jesse A. Gore has been
appointed to command Wilson's Twenty-second Massa.
chusetts regiment. The name is Cove.
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
The Tribune Of Saturday published what purports to
be an order issued from the War Department, dated
October a. reference to the repair Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. The whole thing is sheer fiction
No such order is existence; such has ever been
issued there any authority whatever for the pub
caton 1t is altogether of Tribune manufacture out OF
whole CLOTH and must have been published only for the
purpose of putting the rebels their guard and enabling
them prepare themselves to resist the execution OF the
project therein detailed If it should be attempted b.,
the government
VISIT OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO GIN. prXi !
COMMAND.
Gen. Marcy will leave here tomorrow rof Baltimore
where he will inspect the troops in Gen. Ilx's division
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT.
Robert Crozier las been appointed District Attorney Tor
Kansas in tie lace OF Mr.. Burr, WHO is engaged IN the
military service.