The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-28

kind Of headquarters Of rebel oncers, and nom tho
they had heard the rebels do not design TO
advance, but will the defensive and that despe
rate resistance will be mado both at Centreve and Ma
nassas and that the occupation Of Fairfax Court House
vicinity by the Union forces would be inducemcnt
for the rebels TO engage our troops.
AFFAIRS ON THE LOWER POTOMAC.
Tho rebel blockade Of the Potomac river
TO have been vigorously enforced this week. a. various
vessels have arrived here with cargoes Of COAL
other domestic supplies.
There is no news from below this morning
Tho wyandank is taking in stores for the notia, and
the Mount Washington will 20 down 70 day.
The United States steamer Anacostia known a. tho
PRESIDENTS barge" Acting Master Commanding Charles
A. Austin went down the river last night a. far as
stump Neck, and returned to the Navy Yard at ate
hour The Anscosta has been thoroughly repaired and
entirely re6tted Her boilers quite new Her
down the river last evening was principally intended
trial trip, and proved entirely satisfactory The Ana
costa leaves tonight for Indian Head report TO Com
nodore Craven, and viii be attached 10 the Potomac
lotla.
Last night the Harriet Lane and the other vessels Of
the otIa or Indian Head, had their cables ready for
slipping All moments notice, had the rebel steamer
George Page made her appearance out Of Quantico
creek, but she did not quit her retreat she gained
another lease OF existence Apropos Of the Page,
Dr. Russells remarks in the London Tssss about her
and her supposed achievements and capabilities
pure invention. She has never landed any troops in
Maryland only attempt made 10 do 20, the
day she out Of Aqua creek, but the sight Of
single Union soldier caused her to turn back and into
Quantico creek. whence she dared to stir till Fri
day night when she attempted capture the soreshp
Wyandank but the opportuns appearance Of the Hale
with her formidable batteries once drove bcr back
like rat to its hole
The rebels are cspricious in their attentions 70
passing vessels. Sometimes they will let several
pass without . shot, but open Gre on the last
II would appear from this that when they
open on an unarmed vessel it is merely for target
practice Last night and to-day several schoones passed
unnolestsd. Perhaps they are short Of ammunition.
THE PRoFHRRED RESIGNATION OF GEN. BLENKER.
Various have been assigned for the preferred
sgnation Of Gen. Benker u generally but enormously
attributed to some disagreement between him and
Misunderstanding with the Adju,ant Generals depart.
ment. When the Eighth New York regiment was
ganixed to avoid the possibility Of tho selection Of
competent officers by the usual mode OF eecng company
officers by the companies, General (then Colone Benker
asked and received from Governor Morgan authority
TO choose the company ocers and to change them from
position to another for which they might be found
suitable In his anxiety have the regiment well
o1icered and to have only competent in a the
missoned Offices General Benker only made the ap
pointments originally but has transferred captains
to euenancies and ieutenants 70 captaincies. This
regarded by the Adjutant General totally
at variance with army regulations, and its severe con
domination occasonsd correspondence, which resulted
in the tender Of his resignation by General Benker, who
conceived himsef justified by the authority conferred
upon him by Governor Morgan. The matter has, how
ever been explained and the resignation, which was
clned, has boon Withdrawn.
GEN. MCCLELLAN AND GEN. BANKS IN CONFERENCE.
Major General Banks arrived here tonight and has
been in consultation with General Mcclellan, has
quenty accessible 10 any Of the numerous
friends civil and military anxious to pay their respects
TO him.
THE BRRDAN SHARP SHOOTERS.
The authority 10 raise companies and regiments Of
sharp shooters granted TO Colonel Berdan last September
is revoked. The companies and regiments, however.
which have already been raised will nevertheless be
mustered into service and proceed to Washington
GENERAL BEAuREGARD INDICATING THE LATE COL.
BAKER
lA6t W0eK nag Ol Truce WAS pOTu0 lutO HneB on
the Upper Potomac from the enemys forces At Leesbug
conveying communication from General Beauregard
which he states that having in the Northern papers
discussion in reference certain orders alleged have
been given by General Stone to Colonel Baker, he felt
his duty soldier transmit certified copies Of
the orders which bad been found tho battle fold
we're in his possession. The orders transmitted
copies Of those reported by General Stone TO General
Mcclellan hose which were given to Colonel Baker.
This communication from General Beauregard
companed by request totally ncommensurate TO the
service rendered by the Transmission Of the ORDERS and
which was not granted
THE ARMAMENT OF TIE PERMANENT FoRrrrIcATIoNs.
The following named officers have been appointed to
regulate and FIX the number and cabre Of the cannon to
the casemates and barbe at each Of tho
permanent ortatons Of the United States and also the
number description Of guns to compose field pieces
Brgadier General Totten Corps of Engineers Brgadisr
General Ripley Ordnance Department Brgadier General
Barry United States Volunteers Brigader General Bar
nsrd, United States Volunteers Colonel Hunt United
States Army and Captain Rodman, Ordnance Depart
nent. The Board will meet in Washington at such
and place may be designated BY the senior officer and
the junior members will record the proceedings.
THE COST OF MIE WAR.
There has discussion to-day with regard TO
prosecution Of the When asked to-day what
mendaons he intended to mako in reference to the
he replied, ~ propose to let it out by contract.o
THE CASE OF CArTAIr POOR OF THE NAVY.
The Naval Court Martial to-day after hearing the argu
ment in Captain Poors case, rendered their decision
and with all the evidence laid their finding before the
Secretary Of the Navy Tho decision will not be made
public until the Secretary has examined all the facts
THE CASE OF CAPTAIN SCOTT, OF THE NAVY.
The Naval Court Martial to-day took up the case Of
Captain Scott who charged with returning from Key
West to Philadelphia without ORDERS bringing with him
the prize Savor.
INSPECTION OF THE TROOPS.
Coonels Swezer and Hudson, Of General NcClellan's
staff will proceed tomorrow to inspect all troops on
the south side Of the Potomac, beginning at Gsnera
Heintzsmans and concluding with General McCalls d.
visions.
THE ARMY.
Captain J. s Taylor Sixth infantry, and Lieutenant s.
s. Sumner Fifth cavalry have been detached from their
regiments, and assigned duty on the stan OF General