The New York herald., 1862-01-12

been much disappointed in the reluctance Of the people
to arm in response 70 his recent proclamation ,,.
There il still much excitement concerning Cen Sigsls
resignation. IL has been forbidden to transmit any an
nouncement Of IL the wires and the local press n
such vague from Rolla. The Germans are par
ticularly agtated.
ST. Loun, No., Jan. Z, 1862.
General Pope Still in S. Louis-Tral Of Bridge burners
Military Commissio,--Quams Of Conscience About Re-
movi,sg Fsioners-Fear Of Resaliation-P,fsoners
SeaychS6-Gmral Hallsek's Adminissradce Abilay-His
Styingen Os6ds Most Judicious--Gen0al Order No. "a
Extended, dc.
General Pope has not yet returned 10 his command at
0erville but is enjoying leave Of absence in this city
for few days. His presencs here betokens that no
movement is likely 70 take place from Sedala or
any Of the points in that direction General Steele COM
mands during his absence.
The military commission which convened at Pal
myra No. by order OF Major General Halcck commenced
it's labors Monday, the 30th ut The object Of the
commission examine the Of several parties
accused Of participating in the recent railway destruction
in North Missouri Colonel Groesbeck, Of the Thirty
ninth Ohio infantry, acts President There are about
thirty persons hold at Palmyra against whom
charges have been made, ranging from sixteen to sixty
years Of age. Among them are two captains and two
leutenants Of Prices army. Like all military commits
sons the sessions of this body entirely private and
the questions and answers have to be submitted in
writing Some Of the prisoners deny having any part
in the railroad outrages while others put in the plea that
they acted under orders from General Price, and can
only be held responsible prisoners of Whether
the destruction Of railroad be considered act
Of remains TO be seen The result Of the examina
on will be known in few days. as soon as the labor Is
ended.
1t has not yet been decided to the prisoners
from Mcdowell College to tho Altcn Penitentary. The
latter building would be much comfortable for the
prisoners than their present quarters and the labor OF
guarding them would be far easier There an enclosed
space Of ten acres in extent where the can be al
lowed to take air and exercise Our authorities hes
tatng to them and may possibly decide to have
them remain where they Their ground Of hesitation
is that the rebels will consider severe
confne prisoners Of war In penitentary the same as
they had been convicted Of serious crimes and may re-
taliate upon IN their hands To outsider
1t would seem as II the prisoners OF war at present IN
possession of the rebel had received sufficient bad
treatment at tho hands Of their captors to all
for squeamishness our part. The decision Of
those who have the matter in charge will be known in
drawn out in line and searched. The result Of this
operation the finding OF several bowie knives
examinations have been smuggled in since the
prisoners removal here No one is allowed to enter the
prison save those having 1t in chargethe large number
Of applications rendering such al order necessary Two
three reporters have however, managed to pass the
sentinels and spend hour among the inmates Of the
building Tho result OF their morning call has already
been before the world.
General Hallsck is evincing his military wisdom by
making rules for the officers Of tho army and Of
which there be evasion. On his arrival here in
November, the policy he at once adopted showed that
change to take place in the administration of affairs
in the Western Department. and That der ana discipline
would be the substitute for the chaos and confusion Of
Fremonts reign. First came order for al officers TO
return to their commands and report for duty This sent
many back their places but did entirely clear the
csty. Next came order chat all officers found
the streets without passes after nine O'Clock P. NJ
would be liable TO arrest. Passes were compare
lively easy TO obtain, and This order did
mot perfect tho work. Within o few days past
the clearing process has been mado complete by tho
out proper passes ut any time liable TO arrest and
materially restricting he issuing Of by the proper
authorities General Hallcck does receive vsites
with the urbanity cbaractesticof General Fremont but
be does what is far better he keeps all branches Of his
army under the ecst possible discipline, and promptly
meets the exigcncics Of his departrncnt.
General order No. "a, relating TO tho assessment OF
tax Of $40 900 upon the St. Louis secessonst
for support of the southwest refugees has been
pended, was ~ first reported Ten days have been
added 10 tho tinefor compliance with the ordcr for WHIST
reason cannet ascertain.