New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-13

evening. During the day, one Of Col. Cane men,
whose name I have not learned received painful
wound in the hand by the accidental discharge of his
gun. Statements concerning the force OF The rebels
and the exchange of shots conflicting There is no
doubt, however that the rebels in considerable
force and probably the bands that have be-
fore been by our piekets and scouting partles
The ,lacity shown by Col Carrs men in taking up
the pursuit. spoke well for their zeal aud courage
party came upon house which had been 40 suddenly
abandoned by the rebels that glasses Of whisky with
which they were rcCaling themselves were left M
quafed. This circumstance is regarded proof posi-
tive Of the precipanCy of their fight The party also
left behind cavalry cap, lettered II. NJ A., which
our men brought away 1t is needless TO say that they
left the fluid untouched
Col McChesney's regiment is encamped at the right
of Col. Cars, and will in a day or two be fully settled
in their tents.
Col. Duryees Zouaves drilled FIVE hours yesterday,
and toward evening three companies exercised in
the presence Of Gen. Butler, with boats, in which
species Of drill they manifested commendable pro-
fciency
BY an order Of the Commanding General, Camp
Butler will hereafter be known AS Camp Hamilton.
That at Newport News will take tie designation OF
Camp Bntlef Col. Hawkins's regiment has been
encamped there.
was in error yesterday in stating that Lieut.. Nor
gan lad been eproiued Provost Of the Fortress Lieut.
Small has been Designated to that important position,
aud Lieut.. If. ellis 10 The station of Quarermaster OF
the post. Lieut.. Col. Warren has been designated by
Gen. Butler perform the duties Of Provost al Camp
| Hamilton. These are excellent selections.
! Mr.. Alanson Crane of Massachusetts has been up
pointed Pos master Of the post in the place of John b.
| Maher removed. Mr. NJ has held the Office twelve
years For tie first five years he donated half of the
salary and the remainder Of his term, $50 annually
to the support OF the widow of a deceased brother
| officer with whom he served in Southern Indian wars
He is old soldier, and i'll one capacity or other has
been connected with The post since 1882 He becomes
Quartermaster Talmsdges assistant. Mr.. Crane Is
abundantIy qualified for the post and will no donb
make q good officer. He has heretofore administered
| the Department of Articles Contraband Of Wa"
with great acceptance.
perceive that a letter written from Newport News
TO The Herod complains of the treatment which the
volunteers receive. have mingled not little with
the volunteers and am constrained TO say that, while
the life of soldier lie not aparor life, nor the easiest IN
the world, the complaints in question are unJust,
especially 20 far as they reflect On the commanding
General No officer was ever more solicltous for his
men than Gen. Butler. If he has partiality for
any, it is for the Massachusetts men, who are his own
fellow citizens Shortcomings and errors doubtless
have existed and to extent may now exist; but
considering the circumstances under which the voun-
teers were brought into the field the only wonder Ii
that their situation hiss not been Of greater hard
ship. venture 10 say that the true ground Of COM
plant if there is any, may be found within the reei-
ments Themselves. The commanding General should
not be expected to be QusItermaster and Commssary
for everybody. Generally the new regiments are Ia
mentally deficient in this respect.
The State Of Georgia sailed al noon to-day for New
York. taking ~ men, who came here as part OF the
Naval Brigade. Under the energetic efforts Of Col.
Wardrop, the remaining men are rapidly getting into
shape, and Will be organized in a few days hence.
Col Bartlett and the other officers Of the late Brigade
are yet here. Some, if not all Of them, expect 10 bold
positions under the organization II is questions
bic whether all of them gratifed.