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New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13
SPIES AT WASHINGTON.

Co,onel Forpey writes from Washington to The
Philodelphia Press:
81 have repeatedly spoken in ills correspondence
of the number Of spies that ufest this city III the IN
terest Of the southern tratore Their name Is legion
Atful secret ard active they deceive our hes friends
by pretending favor the Union, and assist our worst
enemies by stizing upou every opportunity to wound
it, Ready 10 take any favor OF paronage that may 20
offered to them by the Administrator they do not o. IL
tSte 10 emrlov the very iniuencs thus ac uited 10
break that hdmins,rati n down. The most malignant
and miscleycus Of these spies are females Some OF
them ladies of bgh Poeiion, 700, VINO, stie'dih8
Themselves behind the focaod weakness OF their seA,
rsect the disues assumed by tlelr husbands fathes
and brothers aud proclaim their sympathy with trea-
n and tteir earnest hope that the canse OF our eon,
try NAY lie defeated. In the magnificent saioons ana
aouud th luxurious tables Of these people sentiments
are uttered and phns perfected of The most afro ous
Character Midfght meetings after the fashon of tie
celehrted Know nothing, lodges, are regularly heid.
w nj l. most disgusting III this whole ALTAR n the iact
that nearly AL hose eng ged IN this conspiracy, are
ueO.e vino have prospered upon tie money Trey nave
coined from tie Jobs they have received from the Fed
erul Government. There he's been too much lenlency
for this scandal us, hagraut and DooFons ngrathude
and growing feelma VII deTa.d the Tnmsl ient ~
all the men Engaged in ttis bad husucas, or ele their
pouut expulsion, with q cir families, from tins COM
! muuity.
Confirmation of these statements is given in letter
! from Charleston, which we find in The PhaddeiPh'G
| Inqyirer The writer save:
! /" Many who engaged az the battle oi Bni
| Ran faye heen in ChGres o. since some wounded,
.ome a. escorts of The dead officers, who were brought
back with pomp TO rest 10 the soil they loved yet
de.ecraied. From the SURVIVORS of that ia'sl eugae-
| ment | learn that every arrangement made by the
/ Federal commanders was immedilte made known TO
| tie rebels. Their spies occupy high places IN the
social pUlicl, aud even military clrres Oi w sshihp
ton and other important points They abound in Bat-
| more, New-York and Philadelpbis. They pursue
| their wo boldly knowing, under the Loose system
pursued by the Government, THAT the chances n de-
tsrtion are few: and even il exrO.ed they have no
fear of danger ,ince The ruc seems 10 be to treat
TRAITORS with more mercy than is shown TO loyaiists
who err.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13
LETTER FROM MR.. J.. W. FARMER.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., August 10, 1861.
am now visiting the seat Of war for the purpose of
seeing for myself how brave men are cared for.
and am sorry to say that as far as have gone on all
aides comp plants ailse On account of tie shameful
treatment they receive from the Commissary Depart
inent and am satisfied that half their sufferlngs have
not been told. 1 have visited among others, the en-
campment of the Fire Zouaves poor, i-treated, but
noble fellows there is about $50 Of them here who are
firm tried and true and after all they have suffered
anxious TO have their regiment again in the field,
filled up to its original namber if they supplied
with good officers it TO lead such men, and prop
ery cared for, they viii perform deeds that Will
ish ihe wo,laA II was military man should seek
no greater honor than ~ lead such noble ret Of fell
lows to the battle field to viadcte our right 10 life b.
erty and happiness against the Rebels and traitors
who wonld cIuEh out the last spark Of liberty and
give in its stead a military despotisrn. 1 am not
surprised at 40 many taking French leave bat / am
satisfied tat nearly all will return when they become
convinced that they will be treated like men and not
like dogs.
TIE men are satisfied that tire Government has fur
nished money CROUCH 20 provide the best provisions
for every n tie field but those devils Of comnis-
sarats Qosrternasters and Suffers grinding the
dollars out Of the stomachs and Off the oa k Of our
no 10 who have eft home and all that If and
fear 10 them earb, 10 battle for the mainte
of our Curious Unon, the only place on this earth
where man esn be man If be chooses. God bless
my ,ouLty aud deliver US from the dangers by which
We are now suIfo1nde-l.
The story tod ty the Fire Zouaves ia repeated by
every reQiG eut have vited. In one OF the Maine
regiments tie COmnissary is q stng ling of hoy,
Of Jude Of q at STATE; doubt IL he knows the
Difference between beef aud mutton. P0itcs are lot
the ony qualities necessary ia msn to ii an office
wbi the health comforl, and IN great degree the
eff iency Of army, depends. hope change will
taee pa iG tese officers God help our coun-
try Through the III treatment of these men our sol
diers beaten nefore tie battle Of Bu Run; think
Of marching 80 40 miles without food or rest;
tbey were supplied with few maggoty biscuits and
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13
LETTER FROM HON. r. E. FENToN.
Housg OF Representatives.,

WaspIsGros, August 2, 1861.
d. E. SILL-Dt1r SIR: Your favor OF the 10Th uIt.,
aud letters from many others Of different dales aud
localities in my Di.tct, hsye been received, askng
tat sbouId take command Of regiment TO be raised
therein 10 participate with the grand army o. patriot
soldiers now enpa ed in tie sacred duty OF aiutaing
the Government from the ass,ults of armed cornbi-
nations OF our own people-who have shown them
selves Unworthy Of tie liberty fathers established.
an not insensiLle OF the kindness or the magnani
nifty that prompted these manifestations of confidence
coming a. they do from citizens OF various political
rarties nor of the honor intended ~ be conferred On
The contrary having witnessed the self sacrificing pa
triosu the ply sical endurance and knowing-as The
yo,H kuows-the heroic bravery OF our Soluiers-the
iropulse TO enter the ranks becomes almost ngid
desire. Nv public engagement to serve my ctnsu-
tuens in Congress would not prevent for the position
could be- without disadvantage TO the people, hlled by
another want Of ply steal strength would not inter
pose imperoIrly, for believe could summon enongh
Tor even the most srdu)ds duties Of campaign hut
am deferred mainly by q sense OF lncompetency 10
lead onr gallant the battlefield aud 10 victory.
At al events TIE conviction that 0tferS-wbOs uili-
tary education, or whose enlarged experience, Woid
give inc eased Of triumphant Tesults-ebOud
be selected is OF great weight with me.
Since our late partial reverse AT Mansstas there
acc be CROWN reHtsrsness at the selection Oi
civilians for military commands, and al Will cree that
the efficiency OF the army would be promoted by tie
selection, ss far as prsct able, OF those who have
thorough military education, or who have seen service
H. the camp and the field of batu'.
am willing 10 20 and TO do-in this contest in de-
fente Of public hbsry-wf ereveT and whatever duty
directs and 10 make any personal sacrifice 10 snsain
our glorious old flag aud the free institutions which
forefalers founded And in the progress Of tis con-
fict if my place properly sh II he NJ the head OF
regiment company or private in the ranks there
Will l be found.
Very respectfully. your Obedient .erymt,
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13

sma quantity of what they call colned oeei ,ov
sample Of ~ and tied TO tear a lle'e on on .naft
teeth; il was so talt hat it made my lo's" n ace
% re Of T r1DTi % in the cutters the streets; o%y
Thick Of men being thus provi-ioned marching least
distance aud without rest attacsia@ @ an br spfs Iog march
four times their number, not worn 9u Dny,rme6ed Dy and
su,irlv and surrounded with masked batteries ana tfs
trss wonde' that he bss isO%i "se are Ding
cut 10 leses and frbtmg the battles Of the Rebels
SeGs Ft.slSs tsn hsy he can DO The men al
II ,he Government could not afford it they would
Scs eo@pn bat Tndore it as long life lasted oas
70 stosr,;ch Themselves is more Than they can en-
~ 5 Sl'e W e"'''' JOIN w. FARMER.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13
RUSSELL OF THE LONDON TIMES.

This gentleman has been in America now some four
or 1--WE months ting in the capacity OF special cor.
here by that great and influential organ Of Briti.h
opinion ne the faithful and impartial chroncier OF the
interesting events transpring on this side oi the
Atlantic. .
His fret let,ers-many Of which we published with
all their vagueuess and ambiguity evincei decided
leaning to the side Of the South. To such an extent
was This the case that the imprecations Of Abolition
wrath poured upon his devoted head wthoat re-
gard TO the feelings OF the unfortunate victim. Every
emanation from his pen which he supposed would be
published in sufficient time to return 10 America, ana
10 be read in the South before his advent among us,
presented the question very much after the manner
of one whose intention IL was TO mete ont sheer justice
10 the character of the cause in which We are
struggling.
But no sooner had Mr.. Russell reached Pensa ola
ana New Orleans than lie commenced to show the
oluyeu foot Of sympathy with the enemy doubtless by
way OF palang the Indignation Of the North 80 MS 10
e:re Tor himself cordial reception among them on
his return His letter rom CairO-already laid before
oar Ieaders--giving description Of bis trip up the
Mississippi Valley with its sly iings and its slnrrnS
flsiicaons was evidently manufactured for circuia-
tio ia tne latitude OF Y.nkeedom. Its author shows
hims-lf TO be little beyond dishonest knave and
pensiOned spy. lie received In our midst 10 di'
tinguih,d ranger and gentleman, and hbd aceo,uel
10 him. by those in aud ont of authority all oil those
knd amenities OF social iie sOr which the generous
hearted Souhron is Justly celebrated iet We M,
bin. in communication which he knew Iui wen
would soon be displayed In the columns oil Npr heIh
Journals 18th flourish of tumpets not only sidlousy
iibrllibg many Ot oar prOmlnent men, Undertaking ne
power aud OF o section aud fnifyiug his,
toical facts but bet aging TIE coohdnce ep0sea IN
him ~ giving full and ample description OF our river
drieHes aud city iortiiat,ons with suggestions as 10
the best means OF assirlting and capturing them.
We risk nothing in saving that, under no circuni-
s,,n.a. ,vouLl Mr. Russell have been allowed by our
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13
INTERESTING LETTER.

Tho following letter from savannah paper VIII ~
aJ with satisfaction for some of is details Inc NO
iiee of the humanity Of troops will be OBSERVE
and the example may be improved by the Rebel - !,
win Al % be seen that the writer admits the victor!
nave esn our no to the arrival of fresh regiment os
L 49, ;J Nor IA there any of thar exutation y
tbe tone Of the letter which ght bsve been expeIWs,s Ne,
had ,hey thouet they bad aiy,hipg to boas. o.
sn'r i We'll known ss a dsuDionist OF long s1AA''
ing: ,p,.A..u, r,lv IS 1861
al a. FgnR,It. Eso.-D az SIR. You will srarcs. :.
lv bcl;sye ,hal here so near the battle could ~
cst any pariieulus OF it, except as related 9y Tss.
Dent DAVIS Telegram Monday morning, wi i".r ar
Jsy night, While your son, with the istsi new 4
rived here on Wednesday morning irom S"'s'''
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13
REBELS ON THE POTOMAC.
TIE MARYLAND sEcEssioSIsTs-A REBEL sTFAHER
At lCQUh CREEK.

THI MAINLAND sECFssIONIsTs-A REBEL s1fkNLR
AT lcQUA CREEK.
WAsHIsGToS, Monday, August IL, 1861.
The Rebels have sent two Tennessee regiments TO
Quanticoke Greek, on the Potomac, place lying at
right angles with Manassas Junction. Batteries are
now erecting at that point 10 prevent flank move
meIt of our army upon Manafsas
The officers Of Government steamer, Just arrived
here from cruise tie Potomac, report that large
number of MAJ yand SecessoDisis constantly max
ing attempts to cross into Virginia.
The Rebel steamer George Page, at Acquia Creek
has been soidly built up with bulwaIks of oak, and
very heavily armed When she came ont the other
day, upon the Federal steamer Ice Boat, her ofc
were astounded at receiving shot from n Dsblgfcn
gun, which went clean the Page at distance Of
four miles. Tie Rebel vessel made precpitate re-
treat
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
TEaE BURNING OF HAMPTON.

Why the Act Of Vandalism was Committed.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13

TaE IscoNE TAx.-The taxpayers naturally begin
to inquire what proportion each one Is bear of the
twenty millioss direct about to be lnposod under
the recept act OF Cougess. Taking it for granted that
but tlle, if any Of it will be gathered from the dis
loyal stes, we may simplify the matter by suppos
people. The result, therefore, will be one doll for
each an, womaD aud child ia tie States which ,tand
by the Union. 1his is mere tfilc when compared
with the enls TO be sttained by the burden. IL will
fall psinCpslly upon those hest able to bear IT, ard
upon articles OF luxury. IL is trne that the indirec
tax upon tea sugar a. coffee touches the humble a.
well tho wealthy, but the elect will he 10 induce a
cuailment Of other expenses in matters not essential
TO either health or comfort. The President Of the
United States viii pay S26 and each member of the
Cabinet SIG. Clerks Of the lrst ells 81 800 will
ny Sl2 per annum, and the 81 200 clerks sl2.
lNsiiopSl iste gcDcsr.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13
FROM MARYLAND.
The s1irmish mt Point Of Rocks.
,nespondence Of Ths N. Y. Tnoun.

Correspondence Of The N. Y. tribune
BERLIN, Maryland, Aug. 9, 1861.
l wish to write you a few lines in regard TO the
skirmish at Point Of Rocks, which occurred between
20 men under the command Of Capt. w. w. Bush Of
the 2Sth Regiment n. Y. s. ", and more than that
number of rebel cavalry. 1t desperate and brave
affair." and Capt. Bush is entitled TO much praise for
the in which he Conducted the attack. Capt.
Bush is young from Lockpor, New-York, and
hiss always been considered of the most efficient
iiremen in the country His company is mostly COM
posed Of Gremen. He was recommended by the best
men in Western New-York, and equipped and
sent forward by the Hon. +. q. Chase Of Niagara
County. The skirmish resulted us foows Loss
the rebel side, killed. 5 wounded, prisoners, 20
good horses and all their arms consisting of Slbers
horse-pstos, doubebarreled guns ana rifles, beside
various other trophies Of war. The regiment to which
Capt Bush is attached is very small and their time is
said 10 be nearly out. should like to see some steps
taken to keep him in the SERVICE as the country peeds
all such men ut the present tune. should like TO see
regiment of iremen got up in the State OF New
York, with Captain Bush Colonel for lie is entirely
eapable or it would be policy to bave him connected
with the Ellsworth Avengers in some capacity.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-13

arhories to visit The forts around Memphis. had thew
OF describing them IA be dld for thu b,peit - ,is
enemy Certainly bis Londoa readers found but l;lils
them. vi i"'eiest
The conduct Of this man has been such ss to fur,.,
pecisiy IN rtltion TO the DAGGER of being taken IN L.
r9Vlug adventurers. The Sonh fortubately escspst
ue humiliation # toadyism 10 the Prince Of Waie.
whose tour Through the North last summer created ~
WHO ana disgra efnl furore but the signs of The
the hypocri,ical Russell. IMemrb;s 49,, ..J ~
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13
mo 20.
Gen. Mcclellan. Commander in Chief.

Major General Mcclellan, has issued
the following order:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY.
Washington, D. G., Nov. l, 81.
Gen. Order No. 10.
In accordance with Gen.: Order No.
o. from the War Department, hereby
assume command Of the armies OF the
United States. In the midst Of the Diff
culties which encon pass and divide the
nation hesitation and self distiust may
well accompany the assumption of so vast
q responsibility; but contiIing, as | do,
in the loyalty, discipl ne, and courage OF
our troops, and believing, as do, that
Providence will favor our just cause,
cannot doubt that success will crown our
efforts and sacrifices.
The army will unite with me in the
feeling of regret that the weight of many
years and the effect of increasing infirm-
ties contracted and intensified in bis
country's service, should just now remove
from our head the great soldier of our
nation, the hero who in his youth raised
high the reputation Of his country in the
field Of Canada, which he sanctitied with
his blood; who in more nature years
proved to the world that American skill
aud valor could repeat, if not eclipse, the
exploits of COrtez in the lard Of the
Montezumas; whose whole life has been
devoted to the service Of his country;
whose whole efforts have been directed
to uphold cur honor at the smallest sac
rife of life; warrior who scorned the
selfish glories Of the battle field, when his
great faculties rs q statesman could be
emp'oped more profitably for his country;
a citizens who in his declining years had
given to tie world a most shining IN
stance of loyalty of disre9arding all ties
of birth and cIinging still to the cause of
truth and honor. Such has been the ca
reer, such the character, OF Winfield Scott,
whom it has long been the delight Of the
nation to honor both as man md SOL
dior. While we regret his loss, there Is
one thing we canno. rccrot-the bright
example he has left for our emulation
Let us all hope and pray his declining
wears may be passed in peace and happl-
ness, and that he may be chcered by the
success of the country and the cause he
has fought for and loved 50 we'll. Be-
yond all that let us do nothing that can
cause him to blush for us. Let no de-
feat of the army he WAS so long COM
handing embitter bis last days, but let
our victories illuminate the close of life
so grand.
[Signed,] GEO. B. McCLELLAN,
Maj. Gen. Commanding U. S. a.