The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-22

from Ohio, two frcra lLassschusotts, from Rhote
Island, and si1 batteries OF Ugh cry. Ten th,u-
sand more men viii be added 70 this immense
body early week. Ten thousand, with the District
militia will be sufficient for the defence Of the capital,
that grand army OF forty FIVE thousand spirited
troops az can found anywhere b, moved against
the rebels. With the aid OF General patterson's corps
Grmee they viii b, thai sufficient to break the
lines Of the rebels, and drive them in tn, direction o.
Richmond.
Surprise has been expressed In quarters at the
failure Of General Scott TO prevent the erection of bats
ries At various points on he right bank of the
Potorrao. The impending advance OF the Union army
towards Richmond, however, will either compel the re-
bells TO remove their batteries or render them an easy
prey TO the Union forces General Scott 10 simply nds-
posed 10 take, 1t great sacrifice Of life, what will be
hsd In due time without bloodshed
General NcCleland has been instructed 70 sweep the
vestges secession both out o. Northwestern and
Southwestern Virgins His army will be strongly rein
forced for immediate operations South Of the Ksnawha
river
THE Batteries ON TEE VIRGINIA SIDE OF TIE
POTOMAC.
The heavy seacoast guns are now pearly all mounted In
the batteries the Virginia side and regular arteesiss
are daily drilled at them FOR several hours.
TACTICS OF THE REBELS REsPKCrNa THE REoC-
CUPATION OF HARPEE's FERRY.
An opinion is entertained here that the main body OF
General Johnstons division of the rebel rrmy has not
returned 10 the neighoorhood If Earpsrs Ferry but
only detackments 10 attract the attention o! General
Patte'sons division and by creating the impression OF
the Of all General Johuston force to prevent the
send ng forward of any Part OF General Pstterson's
troops to strengthen the federal column hero There
To believe that In the meantime the principal
art n and In "
entity OF Leesburg and Edw rd's ferry.
The original plan of the rebel attack Washington
to cross column ct Eiwards ferry and make
assault In the the Maryland side, while the main
attack MAZE by Gen. Beauregard in front from As-
Junction. In probable that by threatening Ed
wards ferry now they hope to prevent any considerable
number OF renorcements being sent across to support
Gen. Mcdowell; or II they should ind the insult
celty protected to make fent in front the virgnis
side ard force large body Of their troops the
river above and make the principal attack the Mary
land side.
The respective forces st EdsArd's Ferry have been
diminishing In lively for the last twenty four
hours Our District Volunteers stationed there have an
advantage In being armed with Mimic -ides which ena
bic them TO pick on the rebel pickets the other sde
while they Themselves remain out Of the reach Of the
rebel force.
The Eighteenth New York regiment went into camp
70 night, probably at Arlington
THE ENcAxPHENr OF THE FIRST xAssAcHUsErrs
REGlMBHT.
The Fire! Massachusetts regiment, Of Boston, en-
camped midway between Georgetown and the Chain
Bridge and their pckets extend from the former point
to the latter, distance Of three miles.
REPORTS PROM COZ 0NEL STONES EXPEDITION.
An officer arrived here this morning from Colonel
stones command, sill at Poolesvie, the opposite
side OF the river from Lecsburg Colonel Stone informed
General sandord that few pieces Of artillery could bs
used very effectively. The enemy the opposite
side OF the river and keeping up constant ire upon
orr troops, which returned by with their lopg
reach rifles In several instances have picked off
their gunners while engaged In loading their pieces
Colonel Stones Command consists VI the New York Ninth
regiment the District Volunteers and two companies Of
cavalry They are anticipating pretty sharp work
before lorg.
TIE FORTHCOMING MESSAGE Or THE PRESIDENT TO
CoNsREss.
The President contiru es 10 deny himself rigdly
to all visters. Even members Of Congress
are refused adnittance At the White House
The message expected to be really for
the printer early next week The Secretaries OF State
War the Navy and Eysssury, have al furnished the Ia
formation relative - their respective departments re
dred for its preparation 1t will be lengthy document
emnodying the details Of the various Legislative
to lie recommended e Congress Secretary Chase has
furnished full estimate o. the amount o: money likely
to be wanted for the prosecution OF the Modiica
tions of the tariff wi be strongly urged
APPOINTMENT IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT..
DR.. Elder, OF Philadelphia has been appointed to q
position in the Treasury Department. which has special
reference to the and tariff department. The
lie ia Ia tal,o
more comprehensive view Of things before he cau ad
wise for the general good said that he aud John A.
Dix HE principal persons consulted In arranging the
instructions TO collectors under the tariff
THE GUNBoAT CONTRACTS.
The Navy Department have been engaged for several
days arranging and onparng the bids for the gun
boats is understood they have determined TO reect all
bids exceeding fifty Gye thousand dollars and to accept
those under tina: gure There but very few bids Of
that Glass; the price being entirely inadequate IN either
Boston, New York or Philsdephia where the builder
have In competition with the navy yards o. the
respective places, which employing a-ge num-
Der Of hands at high rates. If the government wish the
ships we and speedily built, they will have to advance
their rates. and not pursue policy which will insure
them vessels of an inferior quality The builders from the
cities above mentioned state that they cannot accept
contracts at the rates named Those builders that do
must Of necessity give the government inferior ,s
or mske their suretes responsible
Additional measures are to be consummsted befor Q
awarding the contracts for buiDg the gunboass under
the recent advertisement OF the Navy Department Acr-
cuar has been prepared copy OF which is to be
each Of the hundred bidders proposing give
for gurboa constructed ia seventy days. $54 900 In
ninety days. and $50 900 In one hundred and Ave days.
the entire number Of the boats being twenty five Of the
class designated IF the acceptcs exceed this number,
then they to draw lots, otherwise decide ~ to
whom the contracts shall be ardei
THE DANGER ATTENDING PRIVATE RECoNNOIs.
sANCR.
A prominent citizen OF Washington took 1t into his
head few nnss siuce to drive his horse and buggy
four FIVE tnhes beyon nes, and within the
pickes Of the rebels Provided with goo teles :cp, he
ascended Hill and took Icsure!y view Of the ,untry
about He discovered in the dir ,cton OF Fairfax Court
House two batteries OF construction and attempt
ed to reach another eunence higher and further CUT