New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-05

spent capt. fat1an, dining men AT Bubr
but this sort Of life i'll suited the men. who wer'
anxious to be up and doing. Detesiable az the hustle
and confusion incident TO moving about from place u
place may be to our quiet and unwarlike citizens whC
have remained ut home esde their peaceful hresldes
an order to MS poor sodiers cOOped up imprisoned
AZ il were, in garrison 10 move, in military par
lance to "take up the line Of march" would be con
fidered GOdsend. We have not, perhaps, an oppor
tuuity of itiDg large quantity OF traps ~
one engaged in housekeeping, sti we have enough
and upon q sudden order to march, we should be OBJ
ged to be all Oft in jifiy, leaving behind US muct
valuable property.
1t matters but little to the true-Leartsd soldier 81
what time marching orders arrive. lie is ready at
moments warung-any comforts hat nc may have ia
garrison speedily forgotten, and for bic property ne
takes little heed. Some few articles of value keep
sakes quickly tucked away in breast, coat pockets,
knapsacks and for The rest it i perhaps no great
loss whether he sees II again. The 9th Regiment
of Your city and the 18th Regiment of Brook YIN still
remain here, AID though comfortably situated comPar-
atiycy speaking, ard iii the enjoyment of many COM
iorts-tEanks 10 kind aud remembering friends at
hOme-the former command Col. Pinckneys 81 Is eX-
ceediDgly anxious to be ordered 70 some post
where they can be OF more service 10 tire country
OF the quarters complaint can be mode or fault
found and to the location, know OF no place more
delightful and offering more advantages for summer
residence. The smooth, CLASSY bay Oilers great IaClh
ties or Yachting boating and fishing, the neghboing
woods are overlooked with game, the spacious
grounds afford ample for exercise and recreation,
while the climate Is delightful.
The Colonel commanding this post and one Of bis
line officers have tte families here, quartered in the
garrison from which fact conclude that his command
will remain here during the period Of their enlistment
The Fire Brigade and several other companies oil tlls
regiment are equally anxious with the sixth TO be mp
and doing and | daily hear hopes entertained that
they NAV be ordered 70 some post Of danger where
they can show their mettle. For the rest, hear no
other expression except that It's pleasant place,
and wen get iu-t much honor by staying here az
by going elsewhere" Such soldiers had betier
remained at home and sent instead their wives WIN
their uniforms and muskets. This fne-westher roll
diering and parading the streets IN snowy unhOrms
with choice band of music, Is about exhausted we
want men Of determination and energy, POSSESSED Oh
the will and ability TO woik-in digging trenches,
throwing no ombar kments, telling trees rolling bar
rels aud handling boxes # need be-whose love OF
country ia superior to thoughts OF personal safety ana
the comforts Of life Such are the men we want ana
those of opposite mind had better stay at home; or IL
Inv chance under the excitement of the moment, they
have already ef they had better reign and return 10
less dangerous avocations or PROFESSIONS
For some time past complaints have been made IN
regard to military company numbering upward cl
eighty men, in the City Of AnnapOlls-among whom II
was reported there was want OF 10y alty-twenty,
seven or more taking sides with the Seeessonlss anu
refusing TO make public parade. L have not heaia
Of any investigation in the premises bnt whether or
not the Colonel commanding desiring TO be on the sie
eide made descent upon their amory, and took there
from four boxes containing twenty muskets each AZ
St. john College located here there was also smaii
military company which the INHABITANTS piaced sonic
dependence for protection. The arms OF this corps
have also been seized and stored in the garrison
buildings.
Appropos Of this time -honored institution st. Johns
College, and s surroundings there are many leasing
remini .cences. The College, a large iour-stoled
structure stands emil enee at the termination 81
Prince Geo ges street. the banks Of the Severn, and
within the city limits.
The College green in the Revolutionary war was
usel Az the encampmen OF the French army, and alec
nv The Amel an troops assembled In the war Oi lo[
Trares of these eucampments still remain aud render
IL An object Of toacbug interest. Parts OF II eNhol
mounds raised those who died in the service ana
though "no storicd urn" or magniicenty chlseled
otulnent desiguates the spot where the halowed re-
mains of any distinguishes warriors repose, all being
inhumed Unfortunately yet the interest OF their se
is undiunished by this circumstance when we rehec'
that they poured out their hearts blood IN the same
glorious cause. Rcquiescat IN pace Here again upon
This sme soil consecrated IA l. by the blood OF
our forefathers in their struggle for Liberty, are We
the descendants of those brave men, assembled IN
arms 10 preserve involate our country honor against
a rebelliOus crew who fam would destroy our national
bulyark. and trampe under their polluted feet thai
glorious emblem which since the establishment or our
independence has commanded the respect Of all ma
tons.
Gov. Hicks, In company with Capt Turnkey, Y. $.
A.. reviewed the 18th Regiment at the usual dress
parade on Friday. and in the evening the Governor
entertained the Colonel commanding the post, with ms
commissioned and non-conmirsoDed officers ana men, AZ
his private residence, but notice was taken OF the
officers of other commands AT the post. No fault, con-
clude on the part Of Gov Ilcks who IL noted for his
hospitality but through want Of courtesy IN others;
Ia connection with the review Of yesterday, would
mention that ex. Governor Pratt Of whom have
written before and who is well known one Of the
leading spirits in the Secession ranks in this State was
at the Colonel headquarters, where he witnessed, UNI
disturbed the eyolutions Of the line Several men,
bera of the command express their indignation in re-
of his ed SeCpsRlUulst
seen il reported that this person was arrested Tor
expressing seditious sentiments but, as far rs can
learn there il no foundation whatever IN the state
ment The people Of this state might have been saved
much anxiety, however, II he had been apprehended
long ago
In regard to the narrow escape of COL Parker and
two or three gentlemen from the Virginia picket
Guards few DAYS ago-whch fact you have already
Received by Telegraph heard pleasing incident
The party were in wagon driven by stout aud able
bodied darkey and the escape was perhaps more due 70
the latter than through any particular vigilance Oh
maneuvering on the part OF the GIlcers. me mlNeI
first spied the Secession picket and heard HIM haoo 70
hi comrades beyond an elevation. Quick as thought
he wheeled his horses and putting the animals at Tor
speed succeeded in getting out OF the way before e
Rebels came up. Upon being comphmented by Col
Parker the darkey replied: "Massa, i Amt green
cost me too much hard work to pay 81 500 for myself
and don't care bout giben de dam rebels dat much:
June 2--Sunday.-last night two negroes gained
admission to the garrison, and Represented 10 the
Colonel commanding the post that there were severa
companies of cavalry, numbering about 400 men, wh'
had been drilling all day at South Rivera point abou
four miles distant from Annapolis. They were declared
TO be Secessionists The report that enemy was 81
near the garrison created little excitement among
the soldiers. a scouting party was immediately sent
out but returned during the night without discovering
any trace of the Rebels AZ far as have been able
TO ascertain there are companies Of the characte
in every important village throughout the State, form
ing State Militia. Since the commencement OF on
national troubles they have taken sides with par
or the other, and in fact bun little dependence can b
| placed upon either.
This afternoon, scouting parties went of in difieren