The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-20


for transportation and camping, ecitea the warmsst
praise Of the President de remarked TO General Morse
Of Massachusetts that no tboagh. was the finest look
ing regiment and most thoroughly prepared for the
vice. that be had SEEN might except Colonel Tappans
New hampshire regiment, which seemed to be as well
provided. This regiment h the first under the three
yeass requstion from Massachusetts,
Alter the column hsd passed the President,
the crowd of lockers on made rush toward him
10 greet him and shake hands. The stampede
and competition to obtain recognition from
bis hceency was 80 great tina. the guard Of the reg
ment had to interfere to prevent the crowd from killing
the President with kindness. What made the owd
more unpleasant to the President that he had
standing beneath brolng during the passing of the
regiment and was quite fatigued. After entering the
White House. several citizens of Massachusetts, and other
States were introduced to the President General Twich
Ell, President of the Boston and Worcester Railroad
marked "This is agreeable call, Mr.. President,
than to come as so many oce seekers" The President
smiled, and said, "Yes much more; put Ihsve had them
sitter ONCE in larger numbers than by regiments since
the 4th of March,"
Before the crowd departed the President had
his joke; and was quite a significant one
some one wac speaking Of the intense feeling OF the
Massachusetts people the present question: tina. this
regiment splcndidy provided and sent forward
but an evidence OF the horoughness with which the peo
pie Of that State determined to do their part put
ting down the rebellion. The President, after comp
mentng the Old Bay State for the surprising promptness
with which she responded to the first cs and the brave
ry With which her troops received a1d returned the frst
fro this war; and the endurance and skil they exh
bsd IN opening the great Northern gateway 10 the CAPT
tai said, is evident that the Massachusetts, people
have got riley, and from what We Just saw they appear
TO be coming down here to SETTLE" This play upon words
produced considerable merriment. The President took
his eave saying that he very busy preparing
assembling of Congress.
MOVEMENTS IN SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA.
Some bold movements the part Of the Union troops
may be looked for In the Southwestern part
Of Virginia. The Virginia and Tennessee Railroad will
be occupied by the Union forces, probably before
the rebels are driven to the right bank Of the James
river The army steaniing up the Ksnawha river, on
twelve boats, At this moment, viii doubtiessiy accom-
plish this object
OPERATIONS OF THE EXPEDITION UNDER COL. STONE.
Accounts Of entirely reliable character this morning
received from Poolsvile dated nine O'Clock last night
say that Col Stone stu there and not at Leesburg
has heretofore been frequently reported.
Yesterday afternoon the enemy attempted to make a
crossing at Goose creek having arrived opp Edwards
Terry In force, esmated by officers in command Of the
guard there At from eight to nine hundred men. They
made Of ferryboa. which tn had Withdrawn from
the Potomac river Colonel Stone had given orders,
as he himself communicates, that IL attempt
was made to move the boat, fire should be open.
ed H. In compliance with these orders, Lieutenant
Hssbrousk Ered from his Twelve FOUNDER field howtzer
spherical shot, which burst directly In range and
covered the boat with shower Of bullets and fragments
The effect was excellent The horse Of mounted officer
eaped overheard, and the boat rapidly drawn back
TO shore The enemy then formed In line along the crest
Of the bank and commenced firing but few we'll direct
ed spherical shots dispersed them and sent them
flying towards ieesburg.
TIE LIST OF ARMY APPOINTMENTS.
The list Of army appointments, published exclusively
In the HIRALD to-day, produced 3 great sensation
tonight among three classes Of mon. First, among
the delighted class, who found their names in
THO lat, second, tho indsnan. class, who did no
find their namee there although promised thst they
should third, the rcperoria class outside of the
BERAD could no. tell why the HERALD had the list
exclusively and why they did not get it at ALL The
class who did net find their the list are more
numerous than those who did, and they are filed with
protestc and indignation and vengeance against
certain high officials.
OPERATIONS AT TIE NAVY VA RID.
Affairs at the Navy Yard remain In saasI quo The
United States ships keep UP steam day and night
for service at q moments warning. There have
been arrivals or departures to day. The Pres
dent, accompanied by Mrs Lincoln visited
the Yard this afternoon, during the dress parade
Of the seventy first They were courteousiy received
by Commander Dehgren and hoDored with the custo
mary salute Of thirteen guns The parades Of the Seven
yrs hsve become quite feature and attract 10 thu
yard every afternoon large Of visiters to
listen to the music and witness the drill
GuNBOATs FOR THE WESTERN RIVERS.
The following oce been issued by Qlartermaster
General lXeigs:-
QrAK7EsMAsrRR GENERALS OFFICE,
WAsHlSGToN, June II, 1851. (
Proposals. are invited for constructing gunboats upon
the Western rivers Specifications Will be Immediately
prepared and may lie examined at the Quartermaater's
once at Cincinnati Pittsturg, and at this Office Pro
poeals from boat builders and engine builders alone viii
be considered. Plals submitted by builders will be
taken into consideration. n G. MEtGs,
Quartermaster General United states
DECISION OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR RESPECTING
THE IMPORTATION OF ARTICLES FOR TEE PUBLIC
SERVICE.
Come time ago application made to the Secretary Of
War 10 obtain the admission duty Free Of linen drings
imported for the Of the Cadets Of the United States
Military Academy, and was refused by him, on the
around that the policy Of the government should at all
times be TO prefer dom este manufactures In all instances
OF purchases IOr tne pubic w
markets for such articles only cannot be obtained in
this country. By the following will be seen that the
Secretary Of War has pursued similar course in refe
renee 70 recommendation Of the Engineer Department
for the admission free Of duty Of $50 tons Of gas
cooking coal and twenty three tons Of camel COAL
imported for the Of the Military Academy -" rhe
Secretary OF War cannot countenance this importation of
coal BY approving Of this recommendation better
article OF coal OF ell kinds be secured in this
try than be brought from Europe and is deemed
due the great industrial interests Of the country that the
government should foster and encourage it's own re-
sources instead Of those Of foreign countriea."
FUGITIVE SLAVES sRNT ADRIFr.
number OF runaway slaves made their appearance In
the ohio encampment in the Of to- day, General
schenck gave directions not TO tolerate them among the
troops This will prove 70 be mistake No means will
be taken TO return them 70 their owners.
TENDER OF TROOPS FROM KANSAS.
General jim Lane, Of Kansas, ia here, to offer IN in
dependent brigade to the government. Secretary Ca