The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-23


pretends to be Union man, but soldiers are after
him. The funeral Of the deceased took place to-day and
the body will arrive in New York tomorrow.
RuMoRED SURRENDER OF LEXINGTON, NO.
The city excited tonight by the painful rumor that
Lexington, No. has been surrendered TO the rebels but
neither the President Secretary OF War have had any
information on tho subject.
INTERESTING LrrTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Tho Secretary Of State has published the following
letter In reference to the reasonable matter contained in
the correspondence Of certain European Journals
DEPARTMENT or STATE
WASHINGTON Sept. 81, 1851.
Many intelligent and patriotic citizens have applied 10
me by memorial asking the attention OF the government
70 what they represent reasonable matter contained
letter bearing the date Of Warrington August 10,
published In the London Km<s and they express their
conviction that the statements made In that oomnica
tion are untrue and that Is tho design OF the writer 10
orng the credit and fame Of this government into disre
pute in foreign countries.
1t has been habit OF tho government OF tho United
states 70 take no notice OF representations however OBJ
noxous mado by the press Of foreign nations or even
injurious utterances made by ministers other agents
Tor foreign Powers in the ordinary transaction Of their
own Affairs. The government the contrary, has hh
erto recognized as worthy OF its observation only the
| States.
For myself, confess have read the publication
complained or and an quite sure that has not arrested
the attention Of any other member Of the administration
ensossed as all necessarily with urgent public dn
ties and However erroneous the facts the in
on hts own individual authority while the whole patriotic
press OF our own country Is free and Interested TO re-
fae them The government of the United States depends
not upon tho favor good viii Of foreign nations, but
upon the Just support Of the American people Its credit
and its fame seem to than ever heretofore
| safe Ia their keeping.
it be assumed that the obnoxious paper may do harm
here Is It not sufficient reply that probably not fifty
copies OF the London Times ever find their way to our
shoresp II 1t be said aganthat the obnoxious ccmmun
cation has been widely published in the United States
seems 70 me sufficient rejoinder that the censure of
agnanimous government in that case ought to fall on
those Of its citizens who reproduce the libel rather
than on the foreigner who wrote exclusively for remote
publication.
Finally interference with tho press In the OF
an existing nsurrecton, be justified only on tho
ground OF public danger do not any such danger
in the present foreigner does pervert
hospitality 10 shelter himself in writing injurious pubca
tions against us for foreign press hundred other
foreigners as intelligent vruous and respectable az
he are daily enrolling themselves in the army OF the
United States TO defend and maintain the Union us the
chief hope Of humanity in all countries and for all ages
Could there be better illustration of that great funda
mental truth of system, that error of opinion may
safely be tolerated when reason left free TO combat
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
DISTINGUISHED FOREIGNERS IN THE UNION ARMY.
In addition to other distinguished foreigners heretofore
mentioned the following named have been commissioned
In army, the highest testimonials having been fur
nished Of their military capacity
Lieutenant Colonel John Ftzrony dc Oourcy the Eng
sh army in the Crimea First Lieutenant Oscar Bren-
dener, Of Prussia; Captains vegesack and Hoffman, Of
Sweden.
General Benker has received into his brigade, with
great cordiaty Prince Sam- Salm who has been
! missioned 10 command cavalry regiment.
THE ARMY.
II is understood that Ward B. Burnett, Of New York
was yesterday appointed Brigader General of Volun-
! teers
The position OF Major General been rendered TO Colo
mel D. Baker, Of the California regiment, bat will not
probably be accepted for the that mpeed
him to decline the appointment of Brigader General.
Tomorrow morning General Mcclellan viii review Van
Aliens Cavalry and several other cavalry regiments
The members OF Company A, Anderson Zouavce, yes
ssrday presented to their Captain Joseph Knight
CANT gold watch and chain, with the following inscrp-
tom Presented TO Captain Joseph knight by Company
A. Anderson Zouaves, token of esteem for his eff
| Gent services as Captain Of the company September
q, 1881"
Yesterday tho President commissioned young man
Just from the rebel army Lieutenant in the United
States Army, because no has ceased being q rebol
| and returned to bis and to loyalty.
Wouldn't be well to sit such the anxious
seats awhile and give such commissions worther
young who did not fight against the flag of their
country Bull run but worthy consideration
] at the hands Of the President.
THE OoLoNELcy OF THE FOURTH REGIMENT, EXCEL
SIOR BRIGADE.
Gov Morgan having received notice OF the rejection Of
Faman Colonel Of the Fourth regiment of the Excel
sor Brigade, tho latter addressed letter 70 General
Mcclellan asking that he be assigned TO the coonecy of
the said regiment The following letter from General
| Mcclellan settles the question permanently
| HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoroxAC
| WAsfiIgGToN Sept. q, 1861. +
SIR-f am Instructed by Major General N Ciellan 10
say in reply your communication him q tie Goth
inst that in obedfence to the orders OF the War Dep
ment election FOR Colonel Of the Fourth regiment OF
the Excelsior Brigade recently held the scamp Of
tho regiment this city, The election resulted the
choice OF Vim. X Brewster as Colonel of the regiment,
aud he has been duly mustered IS such into the military
\ service OF the United States.
am directed to add that your claim TO command the
Fourth regiment Excelsior Brigade cannot, therefore,
recognized. Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
| S. WILLIAMS, Assistant Adjuta1A General.
| JAMES FARnAS, Esq.
| TIE FRENCH CONSUL AT CHARLESTON AND THE
BLOCKADE.
The French Consul at Charleston who recently left New
York for Europe, took with him long list of vases,
several hundred IN number which no alleges have passed
an Of the blockaded ports the Southern States
appears that most Of the ships his list Of light
draft many Of them small boats, fishing smacks &c,
which easily pass the bars and shoals along the
tire coast Before he loft the United S,es he showed
this list to several gentlemen in New York and Wash
ingtoa. H1 object in taking the list is to show
his government that tho blockade not effective
Tho English Consul has becn engaged in the same
thing The retrl government ut Richmond have been
opdng al the facilities in their power 70 sweA the
Der as large possible. Our government however has
taken the precaution thoroughly ventste this matter
ARRESTS BY THE PROVOST GUARD.
The exoeilent order and discipline in tho army this
vicinity that has resulted from the continued efforts OF
| General Mcclellan and General Porter, have induced
a partial relaxation f the vigilance Of the Provost
Guard in reference to srsgglng soldiers For weeks tho
patrol has had worry e 70 do the why Of arrests but
pay day In come Of tie regiments within the at forty
eight hours has required resumption Of active effort,
prevent disorder and drunkenness In the streets drinking
saloons and broes in the city On Friday night seventy
one officers and privates including Brsadier General Of
volunteers, arrested " brotlce, and either con-
Quoted 70 e guard house sent 20 quarters Ton of
these were found ensoouoed under one bod, and
poked out by the bayoncts Of the guard. On,
! Saturday night the Anderson 2oaavcs held high
revol. They had just been paid or, aad were
seeking ways and means to got rid Of their money.
Out Of tho nine hundred in the regiment, only hun,
fha{r apipo