New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-08
Maj. Anderson Accepts the Command.
sp.cisl Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, MAY !, 1861.
POST-OFFICE APPOINTMENTS.
The following Post-Oiice appointments have
been made by the President this morning: Joseph
G.. HAYS, Meadyle, Pa. John HanO Lyons,
N. Y; G. w. Patton, Altoona Pa.
SUPPLY OF BEEF CATTLE.
The War Department has accepted 1900 head
of cattle, and in this evenings paper viii appear
Il cal for pre- pOsals for more. Those taken were
the only alternative between supply and star
vatiOn.
DIsCoMFORTs OF TIE SOLDIERS.
Much discomfort is experienced by members OF
regiments, owing to a lack of bedding and under
clothing. The ladies need not fear that too much
can be made or sent on. There will be ample
scope for all their skill, experience, and care.
For several days it has rahed, making al mis-
cradle. This morning the sun shines bright, and
clouds Of dust blow furiOusly up tie avenue.
Soldiers are seen on every grass plot, quietly
sleeping or brushing up their accouterments.
THE RETURN OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT.
There is some feeling expressed concerning the
probable return to New-York of the 9TH Resi-
sneut at the expiration of their thirty days.
MILITARY DISPLAYS.
The city has been like one vast parade ground
from early morning and now, at 10 O'Clock p.
m the shrill notes of the fife, the rGbadub of
the drum, and the tramp, tramp Of our yOlun'
feers are sounding on the pa7ements Of Pennsyl-
yania avenue. New-Jerseys four regiments have
figured extensively and creditably. Their men
are intelligent, orderly, and in good condition,
nF and cor-
rectness of their drill elected hearty cemmenda-
ton from those who have examined them to-day.
They are chartered on either side of the avenue,
occupying private houses and two or three
smaller hotels.
They number, all told, 300 men, Of whom
four companies are guarding the road between
This point and Annapolis. The 25h Regiment
New-YOrk State, all of whose men are Germans
and reside in Brooklyn and of whom One-thrd
have smelt fire in Europe, were sworn in this
afternoon, and took up their quarters in old Rep
resentatiyes Hall. No more substantial men are
seen here, and every man reported well this
morning.
The 10Th Regiment has not yet finished camp
arrangements, though they expect to be enjoying
the Injuries Of that life tomorrow | learn
from Engineer Blunt of that regiment, that al
though the men are sworn in for three months,
there is q very strong desire with q vast major
ity to reenlist and for the war; With the excep
fion of two men, who have tOothache, all are IN
fine condition, and report well. Their encampmeDt
will be on Franklin square in tents, 10 BY IL,
each to accommodate 16 soldiers
THE NETWORK FIRE BRIGADE
Tbis has been an e5entful day with the New
York Fire Brigade. As is publicly known, the
day after their arrival, some Of them were known
10 have acted indecOrOusly, SO that the entire
city rang with their maledictiOns, greatly TO the
annoyance of the officers and men, who knew
that most Of the regiment were good reliable
men. Col. Ellsworth determined TO rid his COM
mand Of the rascals, if they could be detected
and be has succeeded in ferretiDg out some Of them
Others are accused Of theft. Col. Ellsworth
determined To drum them out Of the regiment,
aud for that purpose had his men drawn up in
hollow square, in an open lot behind the Capitol.
Having unanswered with them for while, greatly
20 the delight of the thousands who had gathered
10 witness the novel spectacle, he stepped into the
center OF the square and said, Il have the pleas
IRE Of presenting to you our old friend andEour
Lieutenant Colonel, Noah B. Farnham." d" Three
cheers for Farnham," cried one, when three
rOusing cheers were given, followed by regular
New-York =" tigah !" and the ZOuaye numerical
yell.
Col. Farnham has been for some time con-
nected with the 18th Regiment, but at the request
of Col. Ellsworth resigned his position there, and
has accepted the one mentioned. Col. Ellsworth
then, in lengthy speech, congratulated the men
on their fine appearance and proficiency of drill;
stated that Government had promised him full
sets Of Sibley's camp equipage, with marquee
shaped tents; that their present arms, Of which
they have several different kinds were to be ex.
changed for new ones with saber bayonet; that
they are TO have new uniforms, aud two Of them;
and that in every way, Government had init
mated and promised for them the best Of all
things.
This speech was interrupted by clippings, and
complimentary SITUATIONS, such as Bully for