New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-19


even the most important position to draw forth the
abilities Of an officer will find their mistake as they
mingle with the army.
Tie general who keeps his division in full discipline
;ntme of peace-prepared for action; the colonel who
ppviaes for the comfort of bis regiments the captains
who keep the men in health and cleanliness, and the
saEocers who have their intricate accounts in order,
are the men who contribute in the end victory. 1t
is in the camp the garrison, the bivOuae the canton
nent that an officer has to show industry ability, and
courage When provisions are short and poor be must
teach his men TO be content; when they are hard
worked, he must set the example of endurance and
cheerfalness; and when they are induced by fake
fAends or secret enemies discomfort and mutny he
must be able to subdue il. He that do this, with
ont os Of life or loss of interest in the service s the
useful officer.
These remarks occurred TO INC during most painful
scene that rauspired at the camp Of one Of our New
York regiments.
The men Of THE regiment had sworn in for two
years and some ef the Disconnected among Themselves
and some secret essaries had induced them TO believe
thst they could not be held under this em that their
service must be three months three years Letters
from meddesome lawyers, afeetoDate parents discoh-
ISOLATE wives and lovers and evildsposed editors had
confirmed their belief in this and even they uid ho'
<uly believe IT, they concluded thai they had Deer
ary their hand at mutiny ndgoas far as would DC sne'
Some Of the subordinate officers had previously made
complaint of insubordinaton in the ranks, III the loi
f written agreements to stand by each other OF retu
bal to do duty, &C.; while others Of them, VINO were
aoaesiek. or DESTROYS for change said nothing hoping
lhst the regiment might be disbanded
However that might be, the morning OF the i''h
ane the end of three month"; service, and wlth u re-
distance to orders Only four companies turned out Tor
morning drill, and but one of these was fall
MANY plans were suggested by the officers Tor tue
suppression Of this spirit; but our Colonel dd more
thinking than talking. "Let ne wait, sald Ne t.n
khe time Of morning parade, then VIII ACT Nihe
O'Clock came and the regiment were turned out WIZ
out arms presenting larger numper 'i'N n''' y"
kn parade for some time. They were wen formed IL
sne of battle and looked more serious than hopeful
At this moment the Colonel came on the grounu'
yith hickory stick in his hand, and gave the order
s'First and Fifth Division, right and lett wheei 1hs
movement was well executed thus forming Inc trOoPt
on three sides of square, while the Coonei ana sian
bccuped the fourth. The left faux company 'bal hao
turned out ia full at dri had its eolos uniued Inc
Colonel addressed the men IN few stern, emphalc
words and then ordered the Adutant 70 read the ar
icles Of war relating to mutiny and It's punishment
he more confident men attempted derisiye laugh.
hutbs time there was seen on the face Of the Colonel
SAVAGE. determined look convincing to any one who
lnev him that success or death would be the result
We Lad all been at the fearful battle Of the 2st OF
unv but feel assured that none of officers felt 70
aerous 90 hearsck ON that disastrous day as at this
moment. Could we depend Oh our men II the n1-
sipv was suppressed, coud IL be done without severe
punishment or death Ii was trying fearful mo-
tDent.
Tho Colonel now proceeded TO each company, ask
ine fret the commissioned officers ii they intended to
do their duty. All replied eheedully, "lesH He
then passed to the non-eommissioned oAioer Some
attempted TO argue the question. No reply was al
flowed The Colonel said, You have sworn to serve
the United States for two years! VIII you do H. Or
will you take the fearful penalty prescribed by The ar
tees Of war;"
There was pause ard silence. Each man
fsOugbt: shall be supported in this There was no
response to their thoughts. They seemed to be Bet
Der say yes, than die a perured traitor and they
said yes. As the Colonel passed on, each gave the
sane reply; a weight was Lifted from our hearts. All
ike officers and non-commisiOned officers could be de-
pended on.
Then came the examination Of The men The frat
was Company b, on the left flank, who lad brought
iheir flag out. All responded yes, with will, when
ssked if they intended to do their duty with yes
Eat Convinced US that they had completely with
hutiny. The Colonel announced the result 10 the
rgmeA and the Company gave him three hearty
cheers. The next company said yes reluctantly, as
though intending to give in, but 10 do II with growl.
sbs scene lasted an hour and half and when Il was
over bat one obstinate man. Of the large number who
had intended resistance held out and be- after being
eontned In the guard-house hour returned 10 duty
Thus, in short time putnous feeling, that had
Been growing for weeks feeling that might have de-
Eioped itself in results wo.se than defeat by the en-
envy terminated in three &c hearty cheers as ever were
Esen fortle Colonel, who could comrand the respect
hs men by courage and frmness.
his Colonel who has been doing the duty Of bnga'
euGeneFal for three months, war the only one who
~eatod the enemy at the battle Of the2lst ofJuy, and
sbdrew his troops in perfect order; Ia graduate OF
Fest Point and deserves better Of bis Government
e 70 be returned from his faithfully performed duties
@Bhgader.General to the command Of Regiment.
IN the afternoon the Hon. Preston King NJ u, from
nhose district the regiment came, happened al the camp
| % made happy speech in which be convinced the
nsa thai the law under which they enlisted for two
| {*ns WA as binding any other.
4bey went 10 their quarters eopiented and ebesnn''
| we'd s'sH, ApgssH lSI, VINE