The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-07


Generals and his favorte body guar s ,hc cv nj four
Clock this afternoon TO visit Ale a and ,nsnect the
works in that vicinity. He rew,ed a, eleven to night
everything Is quiet on the ,gpia side TO- night Gene
fai is IN good aeh in eae spirits with beaver
up and ready for .ray
Love- from hi Sba,oon reports the position OF
days ago.
ANni'AL or TROOPS AT WASHINGTON.
49,. m ."af nent is receiving troops as fast they
lily armed ard assigned positions
A.. Nv ESCAPE OF UNION OFFICER.
Tho /mous teeraphic despatch to the reporter Of
~ ,h dated Cnain Bridge says that Captain Strong
ro, "sconsn Second regiment Volunteers, had mar
m. escape mis- morning He picket duty, three
lies IN ont Of lines the Virginia side of the river
Chain Bridge Being mounted and in advance
he suddenly surrounded and taken prisoner ty
o. rebels composed Of four infantry and two cavalry
fter taking him short distance to the they de-
manded his pistols. Thinking this his only chance
OF escape, he drew his revolver, fired and
shot two Of his captors; then putting spurs
to his horse he started for the camp
full run. The remainder Of the party fired upon him,
Que ball passing through his canteen another through his
coat grazing the skim and third through his left cheek
passing out of his mouth Nevertheless be made his
escape and came into camp this afternoon ready again
run. .
THE CoLoNELcY OF THE SECOND FIRE ZoUAvEs.
The question of colonelcy in the Second Fire Zouaves
was yesterday finally settled The Secretary Of War
dered an election to fill the Office Of Colonel which
suited in the choice of William b. Brewster late Major of
the Twenty eighth regiment of Brooklyn Colonel Brew
ser has just completed Of three months here
and is good officer
THE DIFFICULTY RESPECTING TIE FEDERAL AND
PENNSYLVANIA STATE TROOPS SETTLED.
Hon. John Covode arrived here day, and effected an
arrangement so to prevent any conflict between the
Union and Pennsylvania State authorities. Governor
Curtin will be instructed to commission all regiments
in the field aud those authorized to be raised in
Pennsylvania by the War Department, giving all
volunteers the benefit of the State appropriation while
the United States will cothe and organize them.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL +. B. OgEEFE CAsHIERED.
lieutenant Colonel Francis B. 0Keefe Of the fifteenth
New York Volunteers, who has been trial before a
court martial for several weeks past has been found
guilty. three several charges of conduct unbecoming
an officer, and has been cashicred.
GENERAL WOODS OPERA -oNs AT FORTRESS MONROE
Gentlemen d military experience and observation, re-
Gently returned from Farress Monroe, loud in their
praise of the energy activity and management of General
WOOL BE works more diligently than any officer the
post Early and late he is engaged in arranging the de-
tails of the command and bringing forces there into
perfect state of discipline and efficiency His speech
New York. advocating vigorous prosecution of the war
Is the basis Of his conduct lie is preparing carry the
sentiments then announced into practical execution
THE REPORTED DEATH OF JEFF DAVIS.
Inquiries at the governmental departments, by the
reporter of the press have ELECTED the only fact that
government Is not in possession Of any reliable norna
ton Of the death Of Jen Davis IT is thought if such
the fact that certain information would have reached
this city, via Louisville. AT the present writing,
credence is placed in the flying of the
demise Of the arch traitor.
TIE MAILS FOR GENERAL BANKs' SOLDIERS.
The troops in the neghborhood Of Pooesv lille per
mted to suffer in regard to the mails intended for them
Some time ago. when the number stationed there was
SMALL arrangement made with carrier TO convey
the mail matter regularly to the camp but since the
amount has increased he has neglected to carry it,
officer Of of the regiments there discovered the
post Office day nearly two bushels Of mail matter in
tended for the soldiers in the vicinity Of Poolesvle
Postmaster Cephane hardly be Of this neglect
the part Of the carrier he would certainly have
corrected.
THE NEW GRANADA CLAIMS COMMISSION.
II is probable that either Gov Briggs of Massachusetts,
Mr. Partridge Of Maryland will be chosen umpire Of
the New Granada and United States Commission AL the
for indemnity arising from the Panama riots and
of April, 1855, been filed up to the LIST
inst New Granada has by the Convention three months.
in which to take testimony, and Of this Mr. Carlisle,
the counsel for that republic, will probably avail
himself Judge Dean and Hon. Samuel s. Cox, Of Ohio,
represented thirty or forty cases. and Hons Reyerdy
Johnson and Thomas Smith and Truman Smith and
Messrs Davidge and Cox of Washington counsel Cor
the other parties.
PERMANENT OCCUPATION OF HATTERAs INLET.
The War Department yesterday sent an order 10 Gene
raj Wool to permanently hold Hatteras Inlet.
COMMODORE srRNGHAM's MOVEMENTS.
Commodore Strngham transacted business AT the Navy
Department to-day, and will at return to the fleet
PENsIoNING WOUNDED SOLDIERS.
The Pension Bureau has already commenced pension
ing the soldiers wounded during the present war.
THE WAR STEAMER PENSACOLA.
The new steamer Pensacola will leave here in a few
days, probably for New York.
SOLDIER CONDEMNED TO BE SHOT.
An order was issued to-day for the shooting Of soldier
next Monday for sleeping at his post.
RELEASE OF PRISONER.
William Thomas, arrested as political prisoner, has
been released the ground that he British subject
and has committed no offence.
THE CoMMIssIoNERsHIP OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Colonel William s. Wood did not decline the Presidents
reappoinment stated in any paper He accepted the
appointment but has resigned because no felt
he could not In honor hold the Office and at tho
comply with the requirements made upon him by those
who assumed control him and the business of his de-
parnent. EB. b. French, Of this city, has been ap.
pointed Colonel Woods SUCCESSOR the President Of the
United States did not know it last night
GENERAL SCOTT AND STAFF PHOTOGRAPHED.
Lieutenant General Scott and staff in fun dress wors
taken by Colonel Gardner Of General Bradys STAFF
nine O'Clock this morning, while the distinguished General
was occupying familiar position upon the porch in front
of his own house on Pennsylvania avenue largo sized
camera was the only instrument used in the capture
REMOVAL OF SECRETARY CHAsE's QUARTERS
Secretary Chase removed to-day from his pent up quar-
tiers in the old Treasury Building the new rooms lust
finished in the new south wing They are much moro
spacious than the old elegantly finished in fresco
and modest thy furnished
THE CONTRACT INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
Nothing has been heard from the Contrac, Investigating
Committee since its session in New York was begun It
might be well for the committee while there TO inquire
whether the notes given for the purchase money of the
steamer Catalnwwere the individual notes Of four
five prominent individuals of tina. city, whose names