New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
sum appropriated BY Congress for the purpose re-


sum appropriated BY Congress for the purpose re-
mains.
RETURN OF SECRETARY CAMERON.
Secretary Cameron returned this morning from his
visit West
TIN GOOD CONDITION OF OUR TROOPS.
The good disciplinary order Of our troops in their
recent movements affords subject for military en-
conium.
S1.EAM-RAMS FOR HBRBoR DEFENSE.
~. Eliet. prominent military engineer of this
civ has proposed to the Government plan for con-
stroeting number of steam-rams, with iron beaks,
for the protection Of the large seaports in the event
of foreign war IL is believed that the Govern.
ment regards the proposition with favor.
THE PATRONAGE OF FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS.
The statement Of TIE Boston Journal of the 18th
that letters of credit for Gl2,OOO0OO, or nearly
$50, 600 900, have been sent TO Europe by Govern
ment agents TO purchase army wooens is exag
gerated. On careful investigation it is found that
the sum Of $500 900 was sent, and 100000 more is
to be sent in 80 days in all less than 81 600 OOO
to secure cloths to be made up in this country.
TIE REBELS RETREAT.
On Saturday when two companies of the 22d
New.York Regiment, belonging to Gen. Keyess
Brigade advanced to within mile Of Fairfax Court
House, they ascertained FROM the inhabitants Of that
neighborhood that when the Rebels retreated the
condition Of the roads such that they were com
PEELED to leave six pieces of artillery behind them
which remained there until Sunday, when the Rebels
IN force returned and took them away.
A RELEASED REBEL SCOUTING.
On Saturday night private in the 18th Michigan
Regiment, while on picket a mile beyond Bsrretts
Hill, on the Leesburg Turnpike, received q severe
wound in the arm from a Rebel. From the descrip
ton Of the latter, be is supposed to be Mr. Williams
Of Alexandria who WAS confined for some ten days
in a slave pen in thar city, but released by the Gov
eminent and who If now acting US scout Orders
have been issued that in tire event Of his capture he
be hung forthwith.
THE ROAD BEYOND FALLS CHURCH
/ A Government construction train advanced out on
the Loudon and Hampshire Railroad to-day mile
and half beyond Falls Church, finding the road
that far in a good condition
APPEARANCE OF REBEL CAVALRY
Major johnson Of the 18th New-York Regiment,
who commands the pckets Of the regiment on the
Leesburg turnpike, beyond Falls Church, reports
a mile OF his outposts.
A detachment was sent out to effect their capture,
bit they succeeded in making their escape.
FoRAGING.
Capt o. Mumdee, Adjutant General for Gen.
Smith Division, with a small escort advanced on
the road leading from Lewinsville to within shor,
distance OF Vienna, on foraging expedition. The
result was the bringing of about GO loads OF hay and
go bushels of oats. Everything in that section Is
reported quiet.
RETURN or GEN. uCCALLs RECoNEOTERISG
PARTY.
The remainder Of the accommodating party Of
Gen Mccall, which advanced 10 DHlinesville Sstur
day, returned this morning the object Of te expedi-
ton having been accomplished, and valuable infor-
nation obtained. While the main body remained at
Drainesville, Sunday, the engineers, under an es-
cort, proceeded to The right as far the Potomac,
three miles distant and on the left as far as the
Loudon and Hampshire Railroad.
Tie Rebel pickets were encountered by the escort
ofrhe Engineers. 4 sharp firing ensued the result
Of which was the Killing Of FIVE Rebels, one Of whom
belonged to the Louisiana Tiger Regiment. None Of
our men were injured.
THE ESCAPE OF TIE SUMTER.
Commander I. IL. Poor having asked an inquiry
into his conduct, while in command Of the Brooklyn
in respect 10 the escape Of the Rebel steamer Sumter
from the Mississippi River, in June lat, Couri Of
Inquiry upon the has been ordered oconyene in
this city ON Wednesday. The Court consists of
Captains Snubrick, Strbliug, and Sands Judge-Ad-
vocate George NJ Weston.
FORAGE USED IN WASHINGTON.
The amount Of forage issued by the Government
daily for in Washington and vicinity is Of hay
% tunsi Of grain lS0 tuns
THE LOSS BY THE FAIRFAX.
The household furniture etc., lost by tie capture
of the schooner Fairfax on Saturday morning be-
lOnged to Mrs. Elizabeth Evans Of Wiliamsburgh
n. T., and valued at abont 81 900.
THE TREASURY NOTES.
1t is stated that Thompson Brothers, bankers Of
New-York, have made arrangements through their
agents here to dispose Of large amount OF Treasury
Notes for the Government.