The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-02
our SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

wAsHrNcroS August !, 1861
IMPORTANT MILITARY MOVEMENT ON FOOT.
b suspected here that the army or the Potomac will
eos be kept idle so long time has generally been pre-
dcted Its reorganization proceeds with great rapidy
NE new troops arriving here placed oAce in br
sades, and probably only few days. at farihest only
few weeks, will be requisite tile present rate Of pro-
Yfess,to make forward movement that shall be more
aucccssfnl than the last. isE14f -
There s why the Union armies should not be
able to move during the summer months, well the
rebel forces The experience Of medical teaches that
the deicorous effects the Southern climate upon North
constitutions need not be dreaded during the FIRST
year nj residence in the souh far the state Of
Virginia is concerned there nothing to be appre.
heuded from the climate for troops than there would
be in New York Pennsylvania.
No doubt is entertained that Gen. Mcclellan viii strikes
~ soon Is he is ready without waiting for the weather
His plan Of operations will not be disclosed until the pre-
else moment for It's execution II is regarded here as an
evidence Of preparation for bold energetic action that
me military authorities decline 10 give any inform
whatever to the prcss
Amy ORDERS SEARCHES OF REBELS HOUSES
RESTORATION OF THE TOMB OF WARRINGTON By
Tbe following orders have just been promulgated
GENERAL ORDERs--No. H.
HEADQUARTERS Army, 4
WASHINGTON, July 80, 1861.
Searches Of b0uses for arms traitors SPIES and
rests Of offenders such matters shall only be made
70 department by the special authority Of the
mander thereof, except in extreme cases admitting of
no delay.
By command Of Lieutenant General SCOTT.
=. d. townsend Assistant AdjuiaDt General.
GENERAL ORDSRs-Ne 10.
HRApouAs.:aa THE ARMY, I
WASHINGTON, July ~, 1861.
1t has been the prayer Of every patriot thai the tramp
ard din Of civil might at least spare the Precincts
within which repose the sacred remains Of the Fathe Of
his Country; but this pious hope disappointed Mount
Vernon so recently consecrated anew to the immoral
Washington by the ladies Of America, has already
been by bands Of rebels, who, having
tramped under constitution the United States
the ark Of freedom and prosperity, prepared to
trample on the ashes Of him to whom all mainly
Indebted for those mighty blessings Should the opera
lions Of the war take the United States troops that d.
the General in Chief doubt that each and
every man win approach with due reverenc, and leave
unnjures fot Only the tornb, But also the house, the
groves and walks which loved by the best and
greatest OF By command, WINFIELD SCOTT
Il. d. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutani General.
REBEL EXPEDITION IN PREPARATION AT AQUA
CREEK.
Captain Rowan OF the Pawpce, has received the follow
Ing letter.
ALEXANDRIA July o. 1851
SRI learned last evening that person arrived here
from Aqua creek who that the cenfederates
taken all the upper works Of the steamer Page and have
put six guns board Off her and that all the atboas
The Rappahannock have been brought over 10 tue Poto
1nsc the party saying that they had great many in the
creek. suppose their object is TO intercept Of the
propelers on their way up the river with stores &c
Upon Ne receipt Of this The Department ordered the
Pawnee to Aqua Creek agreeing with Commander era.
ven, who ipclosed the letter that he collection Of so
many fat boats be for other object than that
OF iDtercerting passing steamers"
VISIT OF GENERAL BUTLER To WASHINGTON.
General Butler has leave TO pay visit for few days &c
Washington. he will probably leave Fortress Monroe
Friday afternoon and arrive here on Saturday His vs
is private business than regard 10 any rutar,
affairs but will Afford opportunity for consultation i,
regard TO the best disposition Of the forces that depart
ment and probable future operations.
POSITION OF GEN. BANKS ARMY
The news from Gen, Banks at Harper's Ferry is mos
encouraging He is rapidly reorgaoitIug bis army AM
placing it in mpregnabc position. He has fear
attack from Gen. Johnston, and If attacked is stuff
GENTLY strong defend himself against all Their
is no reliable information that the rebels concentra
ting ia any considerable force either at Winchester
1.eesburg.
THE LOYALTY OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
msapprehens'on exists as 10 the practices and pow
of the Select Committee (Mr Potter Charman) to ex
amino into the loyalty Of government employees. The,
have in instance directed the arrest of any one II
where the evidence satisfactory ,he they
port the fact TO the proper authority and there the func
sions of the Committee ends.
ACTIVITY IN TIE RIFLED CANNON MANUFACTURERS
The government has made arrangements at four manu-
fac,oreg 10 have sixty rGed cannon turned cut week