New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-25

shell that fell ia the mud and water, where there was
not enough resistance to explode It, was secured and
cent to JEFF. Davis 10 AN Internal curiosity. Sunday
and Monday they waited in the expectation that the
firing wond be esumed hut it was not till Tuesday,
as have already reported, that they we're gralhed'
TIE two first shots fell short but the eight succee ding
ones exploded within short distance Of each other,
and All within the camp or battery, tearing mp the
ground and works tremendously. MAJOR Hindeman
was in command and though brave officer, when The
fifth shot struck close TO the flag staff, exclaimed, by
- boys this 10 getting too - hot; 1T us get out OF
the place !" The camp thereupon moved over
mile the ont Of harms orrather Sdwyers way.
Although the pieces few in all directions, no one was
injured though no doubt many would have been killed
had not the camp taken TO fight. Gen. iluger, while
expressing bis astonsf ment pretended that be knew
all about the gun and that it was condemned by him
two years ago, and could hot be depended on Others
were disposed TO take another view oil the case, ana
reminded the General that good many improvements
had been mads in guns in that time, and that possibly
he did not know about all of them. Howell CaeD ad-
dressed the soldiers md told them that the war would
be ended in two months, which statement the men
thought was not an Improbable one if the Federal
troops bad any considerable number OF guns Ike the
one on the Rip Rape.
The number of troors on Sewalrs Point and in the
immediate neighborhood is between ECO md ,en,
divided into three camps; and the whole number IN
and around Norfolk and Porismo nth Is between loo0o
and ~ 900. They have for come time been expecting
that Gen Butler would attack Sewsls Point and have
planted flank battery, and since the firing from tie
Rip Rars have resolved 10 plant one or more riiied
I.ar hot Al no me IA
tb.s information was Obtained sent on their way
rejoicing to good old New England. They probably
will never forget their experience in the rebel camp
and will love all the better the good nag Of me ouoh
for the protection il afforded them.
Acting on the suggestion Of Capt Smith Of the Topo-
gaphcas Gen. Butler has directed etes du on' to be
constructed at Hampton preliminary to rebuilding the
bridge which was burned by the rebels month ago.
Works viii be erected at Other points Tor ohenso anu
defense. The "Reminiscences Of CAPT. Smith have
proved Of great value, resulting in thorough knowi-
edge Of TIE district Of county reaching several miles 10
the rear II Hampton end Newport News and BACK
River. Capt Smith lisa thorough man, an oficer oil
acknowledged skill and large experience, and genue
man everywhere. The Government did mol do wen
when il declined 10 allow him 10 take COMMAND OF
regiment Of Vermoniers. IL Ia such mistakes tnat are
infcling deep and may be rreparable injuries on ''''
patriotic cause. II is shame and lasting disgrace
that with the military Kill and genius there ID IN tne
country the canse should anguish, our troops detfro
rate daily and dark cloud rise over orr fuIure
prospects.
WHY il such an officer M Col. c. +. Smith put ont
20 grass on Governors Island, while snch man ar
Pierce debauches our troops' We need tho skill oil
the one. while we are ,urrei by the presence OF Inc
olher. We have nine New-YoTk regiments Lere, and
a Massaehusett. militia Brgsder wthon, quaiihcahon'
and without the confidence the respect OF tie troops
What does Government mean What can he expected
of AN army thus sitnatedi Beyond a fee exceptions
in the German regiments there are not probably Iouf
field officers who were ever IN battle Inc disciphne
and drill which troops receive are oil the genera
training sort. I mean censure o. the oipcers OF
the ,eyer.l regiments. Many of them are of hiSh
order Of capacity and have genuine love Tor tue pro-
ie.sion II arms which thoy capable OF adornhg'
Another .ouroe of injury 10 the cause IL the unhappy
diaareemen not TO q stronger word, between the
Regular and Volunteer service. IL 10 nos for me 10 DE-
termne the cause to remark on the fact, yet iacf
it is that the Of the Government derives no sup
po from the feeling that eNsls between the officers of
the Regular and Volunteer service. The two systems
never old work well together therefore suppose That
Cen Butler II not tie first commanding officer who has
found bis path anything but fowery one. Thee are
no times for standing nice points, and the rebes
could wish no better state Of things for them than that
differences should prevail that cripple the arm that
ought 10 be raised In defense oil the Government they
seek To destroy Tie subject fruitful and has prc-
tic ] applicGt on, now and here.
The following general order speaks for itself, and liz
a timely and necessary prcauton:
No person will be Permitted land al ps'ress Monroe
visit tho camps through motives OF curiosity merely; nebsr
will any person having IA. home business wbia this d,
p,Gcnt eru ted 10 remain he hoo, special permit
om these hrsdq.,.s All having business or eouinS
properly sccfed will he permitted land bat the operations
tho department cannot bs ineIforod with or demorasi BY
plea seekers merely
1ba Government line Of stesmer be,ween Baltimore ard
this por FOR the " Government and not line ior pleasure
trsyel.
by command Of Ms jor Gen Butler.
~. a. HAINES, Acting Asst. Adj Gen"
Without intending in the least TO intrude, / would
really like 10 know whether gentlemen who have on
hand sundry "bg things should not be little more
eircumspect Old Point, though not very accessible,
Is not entirely exempt from observation.
Fortress Monroe, and What L. Gsina On