The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-21


Of these goods have been bought up aud stored away
recuators in the hope that winter approaches they
will bring a high price. II this 10 SO, tha supply from
England win prove fortunate thing and will teach
American Jews that they should not attempt acquire
riche by the inhuman &c, Of compelling the government
20 submit to their exorbitant terms rather than
that our troops should suffer. The indignation of the
Boston Board Of Trade aud Boston banks, manifested
through their protest Saturday, against the purchase
by the government Of army cc,ning in England would
come with better grace they woad the time
prove 10 tho government that these goods be had in
own market to the extent and within the time
qured Three hundred thousand Of soldiers who
camping and bivouacpg these October nights upon the
two banks of the Potonsc do appreciate the uness
of this protest. and they must not be allowed 10 sner
because of this action f money changers who show that
they care less abou. the immediate necessities Of the
American soldier, whose comfort and health deends
tho success Of our arms and vndicsons OF The govern
sasnt than they do about the precise marke, in which
blanket shall be purchased TO keep him warm while he is
Dghiing their hscs. In addition 10 the three hundred
thousand blankets already purchased in ne European
markctiov army order has gone Cor hundred
Thousand Instead OF grumbne athat such pur-
chases made abroad when cannn'get the article
homc, ought TO be thankful, only we
purchase them in Great Britain but t the government
has had the foresight to do in prevent the
troops drsm suffering.
REMOVAL OF GENERAL M'cLELLsN's HEADQUARTERS.
The advance OF tho army has render it necessary for
the convenience OF the General commanding tha, his
headquarters should be removed TO Virginia. Arrange
meaIss being made, and il Is expected that few
daysGencra McClelan's quarters viii be in the midst or
tbccamps the other side
THE NOTE or PREPARATION.
There Is doubt that the coming days will de
tt,a
history Of this great rebccn From every column from
Fortress Monroe Annapolis all along the great line Of
the American army, to the plains Of Missouri hear
the notes of preparation for immediate action.
THE POSITION OF GENERAL M'cALLs DIVISION.
IT very evident that the OF General Mcs ALL
at the head OF his division, towards Ieesburg, is
intended TO cut on the rebels if they have gone in
the direction of Harper's Ferry, suppose,
instead Of falling buck Manassas. They have
most likely done the latter, and General Mccall vii! pro
bably fail 10 And an enemy in the direction he is
marching.
THE NAvIGATION OF THE POTOMAC.
Affairs down the Potomac still engross attention
about Washington. The steamer Murray, transport
vessel up this evening from Indian Head
this side of the rebel batteries, with dispatches
from Commodore Craven 70 Captain Dahlgrcn. A mum
Der Of sailing vessels passed the batteries Shipping
Point to-day going down. They Cred al from the
rebel batteries, but little damage was sustained The
Commander of the Murray says there large number
Of vessels sixty seventy, below the batteries
loaded with all kinds Of stores, but they
tempt to pass.
Captain sAgren says there is no truth in the report
that the rebels have cham the channel of the
Potomac. He has asccrtaned positively that nothing
| the kind EXISTS.
Since last Tuesday, when the rebel batteries first regn
ary opened about fifty vessels have reached Washing
ron and Georgetown. The schoener loaded with ha,
cement AID furniture, which yesterday fell into the
hands Of the rebels the first casualty of that kind
alone ng the breiking OF the hawscr by which IL
fastened the Reeoute, and drifting toward the
Virginia shore. The other yecsel tow arrived here
safely with the Resoiae, Notwithstanding the attack from
the batteries upon them. yhe brig Murray up dur
ing last night with schooBers tow They ESCAPED
unhurt though fred upon, The Murray returned the
compliment.
RESPECT FOR THE GRAVE OF WASHINGTON.
IL is reiparkabe fact that, thus far the troops or
neither army have occupied the soil of Mount Vernon,
unless IL has taken place within few days. general
watchfuness has been kept upon the place by troops
that the traitors did not polue the ground
by invading it to erect Of their masked batteries
on thctanks of the Should they attempt such
thing ,ey will be repulsed by McClcllon without delay
and the place will afterwards be protected by guard Of
themselves in the for the support Of the government
| which Washington labored so hard to establish
| THE AsITicIpATEp REMOVAL OF GENERAL FREMONT.
No doubt is now entertained Of the speedy removal
General Fremont from the command in Missouri There
is hesitation the part Of portion Of the admins
tration in reference TO this movement iut is aribnla
be altogetherto feeling OF decacy, political consd
crations, all Of which eventually yield to the re-
quirencnls Of the public SERVICE which after nvestga
ton, impcratvely to demand the removal Of Ere
| mont
THEi REBEL EVACUATION OF J EEsBuRG.
The rcbeIs appear to have evacuated Leesburg and the
vicinity IN somewhat Of hurry. Theyleft behind them
large quantity OF forage in the hands Of the farmers
the neghbohood that it is known they iaended ppro
priate ad ailedto carry away with them only for
| Of means of transportation
| THE FOgTJTICATIOES ON THE Lakes AND sEABoARp.
1t is but properto state that given for the
production Of Secretary Sewards letter the
OF the lake and seaboard states that many Of the aho
rites of these States had applied general
to authorize certain expenditures sortihcatons
the lakes and upon the scaboard. At.hs time the
general government absorbed in the details the
internal strife now going to warrant the issue Of
the letter referred TO- which simply requests OF the
several states relieve the officers OF tho general
governmentof mpor' ant branch OF the public bust
and diNda among themselves, Abe general govern
nent subsequently to assume the pecaniary response
bty of the wcrks constructed and mrroy made
GRANTING or PERMITS ,voR THE TRANSPORTATION
or GOODS.
1t Is represented by several officers Of that,er-
mits have been giren BY unauthorized persons North
crn cities including muncipal officials for the trans,,r
Of goods destined ier localities in contiguous
d,soyal States Afshe power to grant permits in such
cases soey rested in The President the secreary
ofAhe Treasury, there from Ola consequent
lv orthless In all where permits arenscessary
application must te naSe to the secretary the qaasury
with full statement OF 12il the "a Is.
opES No OF THE aE..aGRAPn 10 GREAT SALT LAKE
CITY.
On The opening OF Lhc tg"grapI . Great Salt Lases ity
aoo following dsslac!sesgserc exelanged--
GBEATSAIr lAsR G,Iy
Jt Stfr PsyeuESr Tiy INgssp STAgK5:--
yah whose citizens sycns sously all imprt oiio4
Of dsl0yay congretulatas the President ~, com
rl1tion of enterprise which Spas tho continent
unItag two aud connects rcnetc extreinais %
the badp polite with the great goyenuent heart Siay
the wl2e system speedily ihrW with quckcned pulsa-
ons OF at heart the parcidsl band Of political treason
be punished and the entire ssteood Of States join hands
~ glad reunion aN2ind the national Nreside
FhiNk FULLER