The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-09

subjected strict search by federal brigade now
stationed at the Relay House, under General
Butler, and all contrAband goods seized. similar pro-
applied by the Virginia forces at Harpers Ferry
Board Of Medical officers will convene at the Naval
Hospital, New York, the LIST Of June next, for the
examination of candidates for admission into the medical
corps Of the navy.
Aaior Hentzelman, OF the army, arrived here this
morning from Governors Island. He detailed as Act
ing Inspector General Of the regulars volunteers
this military department Major H. is succeeded in the
command of Governors Island by Col Smith.
The dress parade Of tn New York Seventy first regi
meut at the Navy Yard this afternoon very fine.
The assachusetts Fifth and the Rhode regiments
made fine appearance parade aud upon dril to day
new Zouave company, from Salem, Mass, belonging
to the Eighth Massachusetts, regiment arrived here yes
terday, and have attracted considerable attention.
The Seventh New York regiment reviewed this
afternoon by the Secretary of War. A very large
number of spectators were present, and the
ments Of the regiment were much admired by
all present. The Secretary of War accompanied by
General Thomas and Colonel Mcdowell, of the Army.
Colonel Lener,s and his officers and were highly
complimened for their efficiency by General Cameron
and those who accompanied him.
Congressman Bouligny Of louisiana arrived here to
day from New Orleans lie states that four thousand
soldiers have left that city for Lynchbrg Virginia. and
federate States are mo wing in the same direction.
He says that strong Union sentiment still exists 10
New Orleans, but is kept in complete subsection by the
secessionists
Fe travelled for distpnce with Senator johnson,
who proaned traitor at nearly every station.
The Graduating Glass Of West Point cadets arrived here
to night They will be employed in drilling the voun-
teer forces.
So much has been said about the disposition to be
made Major Anderson by the President, the Secre-
tary War; and by the volunteer federal troops of Ken
tucky, to say nothing OF Major Anderson's de-
sires, that ! authorized TO make the follow
ing setement-The gentlemen composing the brigade of
volunteers raised in Kentucky sent delegation here to
invite Major Anderson to command them Brgadier
General. He promptly responded that he would do so
with the consent of the President. TIE President as
quickly said he would commission Major Anderson, and
detail him to that command, II there any law author
izng him to do So and would not throw the Major
Of the regular service in the event that the volunteers
we're dsbanded in short time. This point was not
made clear to the President and day Major Anderson
promoted by the Secretary of War the position of
Colonel in the army, and the President signed
the commission, but with the distinct under
standing that If it should subsequently be ascertaned
that authority existed to promote the MAJOR still higher
and give him command Of the Kentucky brigade, If
Major Anderson desired the promotion, at the risk of
leaving the regular army should be done This is this
precise state of the case new.
The President, Secretary OF War, Secretary of State.
and General Thomas and Colonel Mcdowell, visited the
camp Of the Sixty ninth regiment, at Georgetown, this
afternoon and witnessed dress parade of Colonel Corco
rams command, and loud in their praises of the ell
ciency Of the men in drill.
The forty i've West Point cadets ordered here by Gen.
Scott to operate with the regular army officers in
drilling the recruits about to be mustered into the
service of the United states reported Cen Scott TO-
cay ard were cordially received by him, although the
old CHIEF obliged keep his bed the performance
Of that duty.