The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-14

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ne rev YORK FlbtbsEe and other papers, that II ne
~ughs them W hin hs liDes he would hang shen.
Colonel su comGits blardsr the field OF battle
'e don't men 1t shall get into the papers.
The forced under Colonel Stone tina, s, here by three
outes towards Harper Ferry ordered 10 arrive
u Rockvnr at certain hour yesterday The Official
port 20 adqusyters that the three columns arrived at
he acs named within ten minutes Of each other, and
hat su al well, IN go9d condition. and behav
ing sV ,eDddIy.
Inn 1mason from Rockville shows shst portions OF the
New York Ninb Pennsylvania First, and New
eg ments together with Presidents Mounted Guard,
part Colonel Msgruders battery yesterday made
advance movement from hat town. II was expected
In camp thai two additional regiments from Washington
would Immediately JOIN the forces under Colonel Stone
The strict rules prescribei by this officer governing
has discouraged reporters for the press
from proceeding further with the expedition.
THE CORPS DARMEE UNDER GENERAL PATTERSON.
the army under command of General Patterson win
consist Of moving force OF twenty three thous md
picked men, and reserve of ten thousand The former
will be headed by four thousand regulars, incluing
eight batteries and ono thousand cavalry. General Pat
terson has STRATEGY, experience, but as his stat
Ia composed Of some Of the best officers Of
the regular army, and three regular Coonels will
Brgadiers under him, there is danger Of any
rious blundere.
AFFAIRS AT THE WAR pEPARTXENT--THE DEMON
sTRATION AGAINST HARPER's FERRY.
Great activity prevailed in the War Department 10.
day TAe President has been In frequent consultation
with the Commander Chief and Secretary Of War; and
II is naturally suImised that dispositions Of the 70
dernl forces nave been under discussion
tho lant ord hav ham nod
from the War Department for the concentration
q. Chsnbersburg Of the troops from New Eng
land, New York and Pennsylvania, who wer pre-
viouey destined for Warrington and Fortress Mon
roe. This movement shows the determi cation Of
the government 70 carry Harpers Ferry q, all hazards
From all the estimates made ts calculated that some
thing like thirty five thousand will in day two
surround that place. General Scott deems this force
sufficient to hold this position in check and foTesta any
aggressive movement Warrington; for It appears
from evidence possession Of the that such
q design was really entertained.
COL. MEIas APPOINTED QUARTERMAsTER OF THE
ARMY.
Colonel xegs received his commission as Quaytermas
ter General this morning The appointment gives gene
raj satisfaction among army officers.
Major Sibey has been assigned TO the same depart
ment, with the brevet Of Colonel
TRENCHMENTS.
The President and Secretaries Cameron and Chase,
corted by company Of regular infantry, proceeded over
the Long Bridge at five O'Clock this Afternoon for the
purpose Of reviewing several Of the regiments stationed
between here and Alexandria The Eighth New York
and three New Jersey regiments selected and
Immediately formed into line. General Mcdowell and
staff and General Runyon and staff were also present
After the review the President visited the In.
trenchments which the latter regiments have
been engaged in constructing. H, was greatly
pleased with this immense work, which is now
nearly completed BE also expressed great qualification
at their excellent discipline, and the admirable manner
in which they performed their evolutions. When the
President and party took their departure nine hearty
cheers went up for his Exoclency quite dark be-
fore the party returned.
THE CAMPS NEAR WASHINGTON.
All the camps this side Of the river visited TO-
day, bui no indications Of movement apparent
The heath Of the troops both sides Of the Potomac
excellent The few the sick list are suffering from
slight dheases Incidental mainly to the heat.
Largo numbers Of fet pieces have been forwarded to
Alexandra for the Fire Zouavee' iureuchnents
EFFECT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF CIVILIANS TO THE
ARMY.
General Perces incapacy at Big Bethel will have the
sutary effect Of preventing the appointment Of iucon
petept political fsvortes to responsible positions In the
army. The wrongs already committed In this direction
have produced much and just III feeling among the off,
GERS in the regular service. Many Of them openly de-
clare that they will not take command under the newly
manufactured Generals of civilian antecedents and be
held responsible in any way for their inevitable bunders
GENERAL BUTLER DESTITUTE OF CANNON AND
CAVALRY.
It 10 fact that General Butler has neither
horse to contend with the enemy, while the enemy
known TO be well supplied with cavalry and PARROTS
rfed capnon manufactured at Richmond. Until these
desirable articles Of war are supplied to General
Butler he can make no progress against
the enemy in the direction Of Big Bethel. In
tb'ssconr ecton It is melancholy fact that powerful
battery sent from England by Americans, still re-
remains In New York city, awaiting free clearance
through the Custom Hcuse when the payment Of tho duty
would be but trife This battery would prove very de-
struct.ve to the enemy if it could be employed. The
wart Of few pennies of good money to stand in
the way.
APPOINTMENTS FROM THE VOLUNTEER FORCE TO THE
REGULAR ARMY.
The tenor Willard, now serving as private in the New
York Seventy hrs s applicant for and will doubtless
be appointed to Second Lieutenantcy in the army.
Colonel Butterfed will be transferred to the regular
service upon the expiration Of the three months term Of
enlistment OF the Twelfth regiment.
P. c. Kane Of New York; will probably receive an ep.
pointmert in the regular army.
THE BROOKLYN PHALANX.
Henry Ward Beechers Brooklyn Phalanx will be filed
by Brooklyn boys. Mr. Beecher is here, arranging for
the departure OF the phalanx.
THE SEVENTY. FIRST NEW YORK REGIMENT.
The Seventy first regiment are all we'll at the Navy
Yard None are on the sick list. All anxious for
duty
THE CAYUGA REGIMENT.
The Cayuga regiment, encampsa at Kalorama had a
dress parade this evening, and were reviewed
by Secretary Seward. They commanded by
Lieut. COL Seward, nephew OF the Secretary. TIE men
are fine, muscular body, bu. badly uniformed. They
made fine appearance parade Each man was to day
presented with havelock from Mrs. Fred Seward.
THE PARADEs OF TIE NEW YORK TWELFTH REGIMENT.
Large crowds including the elite Of this city, attend
the eyenirg parades Of the Twelfth regiment which, with
tie Seventy first, regarded he:e the crack