New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-07
LOCAL MILITARY MATTERS.
MORE coNNECTIcUT TROOPS COMING.

Of Col. Cahill, left their Camp at New-iayen few
days ago. and at present stationed at where
they will soon be joined by the 18th Regiment Of
the same State commanded by Col. Henry G. Dem
ing. Both have been assigned TO Gen. Bctlers di-
vrion. The Ilth Connecticut Regiment volunteers
will proceed TO Washington in @ few days, ana, on
its way through the city, will be entertained by the
sons of Connecticut. The 9Th Regiment OF TINS sta,e
left its eneampment at Jamaica, L.. L., last week,
and has joined Gen. Burnsde's division at Annap-
oils, together with the 10th.
SOLDIERS PENSIONS.
Invalid soldiers will bear in mind that their pen.
sioDs commence from the date Of the completion OF
proof of claim, and not from date Of discharge. IL
il therefore for their interest present proof oi their
disability ma soon as they receive their discharge.
ANY invalid sol6ier may obtain his pension by pre-
seninV at the Office bis discharge and surgeons cer-
tiicate and thus save the expense Of employing an
agent.
STILL a CHAPLAIN.
Mr. Natchett who elHciGted at tho funeral oil
Lieut. Col Elder OF the 10Th Regiment, on Saturday
last denies that he is exchapain, as reported IN
Tar TRBuyE, and says he probably shall not be un-
iii tho end of this upiustifabe rebellion shall have
come.
PRESENTATION.
A large company Of civilians and officers essem-
bled last evening at the Ashland House, 10 Grove
street on the occasion Of the presentation Of sword
to Jacob c. Schooner, Quarermaster Of the Ira Har.
Iis Guards Many of the officers of the regiment
were present. 4 patriotic sreech was made by
Royal o. Crane which was responded 10 oy tne
recipient Of tho gilt collation. ioIowed, AZ winch
several speeches were made and toasts drank.
COL. sERREIL's ENGINEERS.
The following letter explains itself:
To lts Editor Qf 1Ae ". y. Trlbsae
SIR noce eighth PAGE OF your Issue this cate reply
to some correspondent, saying;
We would state that there are no Volunteer LpSneef
Rsgineu,. forming IN this city,
Iwoud have you disabuss ny,eEsnd other recruiting of.
Ger, By plsnly informing yourselves and me PI5c tas
eaaIce Of TG eomer Of chasbers and
streets Only coP0nie. @ with Col sss and ,nSs
Of the companies Of the regiment /. forming and 5 rS1iSs r., a6s
Your reply todsy' paper throws eod wser poa 'ne con-
hd'D'' Rs.Seetay RssSe " isy.' G. b. BARNES sss Co. G.
stand Of colors will be presented to the 57th
Regiment New-York Volunteers, Col Zook, by
COMMITTEES OF New York merchants at the encamp-
ment Of the regiment, Staten leland, to-day noon
Al Camp Carrigan, Davi1s Island, fag got up
by the ladies OF NewYok, will DO presented TO the
"Third Irish," 63d Regiment New-Iork state Vol
uDteer.
On Tuesday night a sword, sash and belt were
presented TO Col. Krzyzsnowsh of the 55th New
York Volunteers, by Sir. s. steinfeld, who accom-
panied tho gift with an appropriate speech. An en-
tertanment was given on the occasion at No. 20
Fifth avenue.
MOVEMENTS or TROOPS.
The 10th Legion, under command Of Col. Van
Wyck will arrive in town this morning en- route for
the seat Of war. The Sons OF Orange and Sullivan
resident in New-York will give the Legion hearty
welcome and present the commard with stand OF
coors at the Everett House. The procession will
be formed at the 7th Regiment Arnory and march
thence TO the Everett House. The regiment has
been raised principally in Orange and Sullivan
counties and the men are chiefly farmers.
MORE MASSACHUSETTS, TROOPS.
The officers of the 23d Regiment, Col. John Kurtz,
which will arrive here on the sth inst, will be en-.
tertained with breakfast at the Astor House by
the Sons Of Massachusetts,.
U. =. oUARTERMAsTRR's OFFICE.
There has been quite q relaxation In the business
of this Department during the last three or four days
but to-day acquisitions for the transportation OF four
regiments TO Washington have been made on Col.
Tompkins. The regiment of artillery under Maj.
Burnett composed OF eghtcompanies Of 50 men each,
will be forwarded from Elm Park Staten Island, to
Washington, by the Camden aud Amboy line.
The 56th Regiment n. Y. Volunteers, numbering
400 men, with sx horses and six pieces Of artillery
will also leave for Washington to-day, by the New
Jetey Railroad and Transportation Compsny's line.
regiment Of 200 men, now quartered at Turtle
Bay, will be forwarded by the same route.
In consequence of the difficulty experienced in the
Treasury Department In producing treasury notes in
sufficient amount to meet the demand, the number of
unpaid bills accumulatipg in this Office steadily in
crcases The last remittance of 1909 600 was used TO
pay Off the bills of longest standing, while others
wero held over which in addition to those since
tracted amount 10 about $40O,0 900.
TO THE BOOKSELLERS OF NETWORK.
The medical officer in charge of Camp Washington
gratefully acknowledges the receipt Of Contributions
of books for the use Of the library he is forming for
the camp. The gentlemen who kindly promised
donations and those willing to contribute can nsure
their cafe delivery by forwarding them TO Dr. Ellis,
Post Surgeon, Camp Washington, care Of Staten
Island Express Company.
THE REMAINS OF COL. BAKER
The remains of the late Col. Baker will 30 sent
from, Nrslingtou this morning to PDiladeIohia
where appropriate arrangements have been made for
their reception. They will be escorted to Indepen.
dence Hall by Col Bickless lst Regiment Infantry
and Col Davis's I'd Regiment Infantry where the
body will remain in state, open to public view till
Saturday.
with military escort, and be placed in the City
Hall until Monday, when il will be taken to the
California steamer, which salls that day. Arrange.
ncnts will be made for au escort and reception in
this city,
D'EPINEuL z0UAyE PRESENTATION.
The presentation of the flag to Col. ID Epineiuls
Regiment of Zouaves, which was to have occurred
Yesterday at Camp Leslie, Staten Island was neces-
rarily postponed on account Of the storm The csre.
mouy will take place on the first fair day.
ARMY AND NAVY.
About % officers have been placed upon the retired
list, by the Army Retiring Board, which still con.
tinues its labors 10 Washington. The most promi.
nent Of the retired officers are:
Year, IN
Esmes Rank. Service.
Winfield Scott. Breve Lieut.. General.
John J. AbeIt.... ....Col Geographical Eng.
Governeuer MorIia Col. is Infantry ..........37
Thompson Morris. ith inant,y
Joseph X. Smith .Breyel 7h Insntry.....9
Campbell oruhan.. Major Top Ensinssrs. ...ss
Gles Porter. Major 9Th Artiley... ..."..0