New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26

From Our spsci.l Correspondent. u

From Our Special Correspondent.
HAGERsrows, Nd, June rs, 1861.
The camps are all quet to-day. Some Of the reSi'
| ments composing Gen. Pa:erson's command are
located within mile Of this town; some az Funks'
tewn three miles from here the road 10 Frederick;
Others at Sharpsburg. II miles oil, on the road "
Harper's Ferry and the remainder near WiamspoH.
| All occupy fine sites for encampnents' near h'ing
springs and running streams, in the midst OF fertile
| fields now luxuriant with blooming red clover ans
ripening grain. These broad, rich valleys, varied N
their surface by gentle swells and undalatiens highly
| cultivated dotted with comfortable honesteads, aud
surrounded with mountains in the distance, are not
surpassed in scenic beauty by any part of the United
| States.
The tents pitched in these lovely landscapes are, -
deed, exceedingly picturesque, and are charming
objects of vision for the lover of nature, touched and
animated by art. But camps alone are the artistic
features of war; this beautiful land, teemng with the
products of bouneous soil, could soon be changed
from glad smiles into gloomy desolaon, by the devas-
tating tramp Of contending armies. Let Maryland,
them rejoice that the f;se-heared traitors In her
Legislature have not been able to pecpltae her into
the Gulf of Secession and CONVEX. her fair domain into
the battlefield of rebellion.
The general health of the troops il excellent;
parativey few are in hospital and except those suffer-
ing from casualties and wounds from the careless Of
fire arms which, unfortunately of daily occurrence,
the of illness are serious. Rheumatism and
diaThea, induced by damp lodging and change o.
water, are the prevailing maades, but in mild forms.
hard march under the hot son. which for few days
past has made the weather oppressive and parched the
earth, would, fear pull down good many.
But Of movement Of the army there seems TO be No
immediate prospect. The rebels sill show themselves
along the other side of the Potomac and a few nefec
tive shots are daily and nightly exchanged with our
pckets on this SIDE but from all appearances judge
that Gen. Scots plans forbid speedy advance of Gen.
Pattersons column into Virginia from this point, alb
solutely as the advance Of Gen. McDowelIs COMMAND
from the line Of intrenchmelts near Washington. Tho
cause is great and We can wait with patience TO see il
fully and grandly indicated
There Is an indication here OF change in the organ
ization of the army devouty TO be wished and which
am sure would be joyful news to the people-to all
those who have and brothers, husbands, fathers,
and lovers in the army, if il universally adopted.
| refer to the reorganization Of bri2sdes and toe
appointment Of experienced u. s. officers TO the COM
mand in the stead OF political or civil Brgadiers, who
have never smelt powder or set "A squadron in tho
field Such determination fully carried out would
not only be acceptable the country butte the soldiers
iu the army, who however brave and willing to risk
their lives in the Of Freedom and the defense
of their flag, are not disposed to throw them away
uselessly through the Encouragement of eshdedged
Militia Generals.
How lar the reorganization extends in this column I
sm not informed, the order was promulgated only
this afternoon and l heard it on the parade of one
brigade only, at which was present. The 18th Con-
nectcut LIST Wisconsin, aud 18th Pennsylvania Regi-
ments which formed part OF the 18th Brigade, Brga-
der James s. Negley, commanding, have been forme4
into the 9Th Brigade with United States Infantry and
battery attached. Brgadier-General AberIombies
late on Gen. Paitersors staff, commanding. Major
Chaplin Of the Wisconsin Regiment, has been appoint
ed Assistant Acknowledgement in the place Of Gen.
Abercrombie, promoted,
Tue progress Of drill among the Volunteers is very
marked and credtabe. month in camp has
made them very fair soldiers in the ranks, and skiifuf
in the handling of their That they will be good
soldiers in the field is unquestionsble.
At a recent parade of the Wisconsin Regiment
scene of solemn and deeply affecting nature occurred,
which have not before noticed. After q regimentai
parade the Colonel Sarkweather, commanded the At
tenton of bis men, and addressed them the subject
of the great cause which brought them so far from
home. And appealing to their courage andpatriotisn.
asked If they were ready follow him. All responded
airmativey But to give full effect and formal Dig
nry to this resolution he called for the colors Of tho
Regiment, sndswaving the Stars and Stripes in the
breeze he kneeled its foot and offering up an nvo-
cation in which the men called upon to join, the
whole Regiment knet man. and renewed their
fealty to their fag. There were few dry eyes wit
messed this affecting scene.