The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-05
THE ARMY.

~"P'"'hn D. Ncsoh SINFUL Iehusy wanna, " W. oouhB,
AMI chas d. Robinson, OF Wisconsin, Assistant Quarter
masters OF Volunteers
John A. L. Morrel of Pennsylvania Thomas Oakley
of New York. and NJ. Heopes Of Ponnsy vania, addi-
tiona Paymastcrs.
Captains Alexander Morrison and John L. Hathaway,
Commission Of Subsistence
Captains James Kelly and Patrick Kelly, late Of the
Sixty ninth New York regiment have been appointed
Captains in the United States Army.
Captain Robert Nngen, of the Thirteenth United States
infantry lao Lieutenant Colonel of the Sixty ninth regi
ment New York State Militia has been granted special
leave Of absence until further orders enable him
ccpt the Lieutenant Cooncly Of tho new Sixty ninth reg
ment New York Volunteers, and to aid in getting up the
proposed Irish brigade. Captain Nugcnt goes Phia
delpha tomorrow TO make arrangements for raising
regiment there TO be attached TO the brigade.
Captains Reid and Graham, late Of the Second New
York State Militia, here have authority raise
regiment for the Irish brigade
Major Dennis L. Minton, OF the Thirty-scverth New
York regiment, has resigned and his resignation
cepted.
Captain IyIes National Guard regiment of Philadelphia
which was among the first of the three months volun
teers accepted was yesterday accepted for three years
by the War Department, "
ORGANIZATION or THE TENTH NEW YORK LEGION.
Hon. Q. H. Van Wyck, Chairman OF the Contract hives
tgatng Committee, now in session at New York, arrived
here to-day upon business connected with the organza
ton of the New York Tenth Legion be made mp the
counties Of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster The regiment
10 have attached to il cavalry AMI artillery
pany II Is probable that Mr.. Van Wyck will also while
here endeavor TO hurry mp the statement required by
the committee of the contracts made by the War and
Navy Departments since March A. which asked for
more than six weeks ago. but has yet been furnish
EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION TO THE
MEDICAL CORPS.
Board of Naval Surgeons is in the Nava
Hospital at New York for the examination candidates
for admission into the medical corps OF the navy. is
understood that there number Of vacancies Gen
uemen DESTROYS 10 themselves permanently with
the service would do well TO avail themselves Of this OPP
porunity Applications for permission to appear before
the Board for examination must be addressed TO the Sec
rotary Of the Navy, accompanied by testimonials OF
proper physical and moral qualifications The candidates
must be between the ages of twenty and twenty
THE NAVAL RETIRING BOARD.
The Naval Board for retiring fniirm and disabled
officers have been to meet at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, on the 10th instant
THE PATRIOTIC LOAN.
pamphlet containing all the Information necessary
reference TO subscriptions to the national osn being
Prepared and will soon be published under the auspices
Of the Treasury Department.
ARREST OF AN ALLEGED RoDBER.
John Gross, who arrested about three weeks ago
for robbing jcwery Bethlehem Pennsylvania of
large amount, but made his escape from the officers
while being conveyed philadelphia by jumping from the
cars, was arrested today by Messrs. Laon and Bar
thoomew, Philadelphia detectives, Of the camps In
this vicinity
THE BARRON FAMILY.
There two BarrOns in the Revolution
James Barron and Captain Richard Barrop-boih in the
Virgil had
The latter late Of the United States Navy was the
who killed Decatur 1t his SON Samuel Barron who
captured at Fort Hatteras
LOYALTY OF THE EMPLOYEES or TIE EXECUTIVE
MANSION.
The limitations that some of the employees at
the White House sccessionists entirely unjust
Mr. Stackpolc and all the other there have been
ready at any take their guns in defence the
capital They faithful Union men, familiar with
their duties polite and attentive and very much devoted
to the President 1t is small business when the ranks
Of army flush with democrats the removal
OF these account of their former party politics,
orwhen we remember the gallant sixty ninth and Col.
COrcoran--bccause some Of them Irshmen.
REMOVAL. OF THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF
THE TREASURY.
The Office Ct the Secretary Of the Treasury today
removed suit rooms in the Treasury extension
which have been elegantly fitted up for that purpose.
Rooms for Solicitor Jordan and First Auditor Smith viii
be prepared close proximity those of the Secretary
frequent conferences necessary between these
officials The OF Comptroller whttlesey are already
near by, but in the old building.
THE pRoPRIEroRs OF wILLARp's KNOW HOW TO
KEEP HOTEL.
Wizards Hotel, under the management Of Messrs.
Sykes Chadwick Co., has already greatly improved.
The table is better, and bills actually made now
without any extra charges for articles which the guests
have not had.
THE WASHINGTON POLICE BOARD.
The President has appointed Colonel Eeaton, Of the
National lateiligencey, member OF the Metropolitan
Police Board, TO Gil vacancy But although the appoint
ment popular, it probable he win decline the office
The Board has elected T. G. Robbins their President
and William b. Webb, OF this city, Superintendent Of
Police.
CONTRACTS FOR STEAM NAVAL VESSELS.
The Treasury Department has issued proposals for the
construction of i've steam screw revenue vessels.
GOVERNOR CAMILLE At WASHINGTON
Governor Gambia Of Missouri, had interview with
the President TO day
GEN. MITCHELL TO COMMAND AT CAMP
DENNlSON.
COLUMBUS, August 81, 1861
Governor Bennison has been Informed by telegraph
from Washington that, compliance with his request,
Brgadier General Q. NJ. Mitchell will BE- Immediately
placed in command at Camp Dcnnison.
ARREST OF A REBEL AT BOSTON.
Bss1oH, Sept. =, 1901
James Lcguire, hailipg from Halifax n s., arrest
ed in this city to-day, charges Of ccnspiins nganst
The lie has been committed for iral the
next term of the United states District Court bail
refused Leguirc bound for Memphis, aud Uniform
was found in his trunk, and other suspicious ccuu-
stances led to his arrest
ARREST or A REPORTED REBEL CAPTAIN.
SARATOGA, n. Y Sept. 4, 1861
James Chaplin OF Vicksburg, reported to be captain in
the rebel army, arrested the residence OF his
father n-law in this village today by Une States Mar.
shall Burt of Albany by virtue of warrant Of the Sscre
tar, OF State. lie is 20 go 10 Fort lafayette.
THE ARREST OF II. A. REEVE.
GIEsSPosr, /. i. Sept. 4, 1861.
The news OF the OF Fl. a. Reeve editor OF the
Watehaa published here, grea, rejoicing among
our Union men.