The New York herald., 1862-02-02
pay her thirteen dollars per month while they remain

belonged in New York city.
SOME OF THE VICES IN THE ARMY-NEED OF RE-
FORMATION.
Many Of the regiments in the army of the Potomac
hsying been recently paid of. much ntoxcaton has
been manifest among the soldiers. 0csrs and prvaes
have bean suddenly awakened to the realization Of the
fact that they have important business to transact
in town. Washington being within dozen miles or less
any OF the encampmens those who have the slight
pretex for coming here think nothing Of the journey
In instances opportunity leave camp il regard
cd very much in ts same light boy regards holiday
at school, In Others however, it is pleasing to notice, the
reverse is true When Captain Potter Brgadsr General
Jamesons Adutant returned to camp from Washington,
whittier he had been twonty -four hours leave Of ab
sence he almost that he wished to 80
to Washington again. He said he painfully anxious
all the time he away lest something might
quiring his personal attention That is tho sort of off,
cers-men with a controlling sense of duty-who
quired throughout the service and
missares among those whose duties necessarily call
them frequently to the CITY, On the left Of the line
Alexandria is convenient place Of resort for those
who want frollc. Within the last few days
many soldiers have been intoxicated in the
Of Alexandria and the roads leading to the
encampments. few mornings since at roll call sixty
four found to be away from one regmont with
out leave Of absence They had stolen out of camp, and
probably most of them had gone to Alexandria General
VIM. r. Montgomery the Provost Marshal there, with
Colonel McLeans Eighty eighth Pennsylvania regiment
has been endeavorng to suppress the drunkenness and
disorder which have recently characterized that town.
considerable quantity of liquor has been destroyed, by
order Of the Provost Marshal tho having failed to
comply with a notice previously given to it
themselves. Ono man, with streaming eyes, mourn
ing over thousand dollars worth of liquor which
flowing in tho streets On Saturday several hundred dol
lars' worth destroyed from the City Hotel and Guy
lers restaurant In spite Of all the precautionary mea.
sures said to be TAKEN liquor in abundance Is conveyed
across the river and into tho encampments Brgadier
General Howard General Summers division, summari
ly away OF the suffers his brigade for selling
liquor to the soldiers. II is sometimes found that colo
nes Of regiments actuated by favotsm desire for
personal cmolument, wink at the traffic in liquor, in
violation of orders from headquarters. stringent
measures should, II possible, be adopted to prevent
its uso; Tor tho very prevalent habit Of drinking
intoxicating liquors is or the greatest evils in tho
army. Young mon who drank before
contracting tho habit through tho influence Of surround
ing associations One colonel in General Heintzelmans
division, who has not been temperance man has shown
his good sense in refusing TO touch glass OF liquor while
he remains in the service. Another colonel in the
division has just been compelled to tender his resgna
on his love for whskey rendered him habitual
ly inca pablo properly discharge his military duties.
The is efficient officer the other is dismissed tho
service. Swearing is kindred and also universal vce'
Tho of prorano language is certainly unbecoming
ofcor" and dctracts very much from that dignity
and personal influence which should be among the chief
characteristics Of military commander.
TROPHY OF THE sKIRMIsH NEAR THE ocCOQUAN.
One of tho guns taken early Wednesday morning. when
the Texan Rangers shot in Mrs Lees house,
the Occoauan, is splendid rifle. Several resi-
dents Of Fairfax county, who were at General Heintze
mans headquarters this morning. recognized it as rc
recently owned by Mr.. Potter, but formerly by
Mr. Mason who resided tho Lexington estate the
Uccoquan The barrel Is very thick and the grooves
unusually deep. There is silver mounting on the
stock. Mr.. Mason the best marksman in all that
region. He in the habit Of shooting apples from OF
the heads Of his negroes with this rns and Of hitting
the spot the Of card hold out in the hand o
his negro Some said that this rifle
originally belonged to Mount Vernon and tho pro-
psrty Of Washington.
INTERESTING PRESENTATION.
The Fourteenth regiment Of New York State Volunteers
Colonel McQuade have their appreciation Of their
gallant Colonel and his accomplished lady by last
ing presenting tho rst with magnificent sword, belt,
sash and cd glass and tho Inter heavy and beautifully
ornamented silver salver and pitcher. The presentation
to the lady Of the Colonel the gift of tho officers
commissioned officers and privates who took this mode
Of expressing their grateful acknowledgment for her
attention to the sick OF the regiment Accompanying tho
speevnes full Of elicitous sentiments
and wit Colonel Mcouades regiment Is one Of tho best
disciplined the Army of the Potomac, and its present
splendid condition is chiefly owing to the unwoaried
efforts its Colonel, who has hardly spent day out Of
the camp since the formation Of the regiment
SWORD PRESENTATION.
non officers of the Second Michigan
regiment Thursday presented to their Colonel, o. NJ
Poe, handsome sword and SASH The sword came from
TIanys in New York. The Colonel prizes the gift
highly because presented by the commissioned
officers.
WATCH PRESENTATION.
Captain William ODonnel formerly Of the Fifth Michi
gan regiment who has been appointed General Lanes
sta leaves here Monday for the West. lie with
General through all the Kansas troubles This after.
the officers of tho regiment presented Mrs. O'Don
nell with a splendid gold watch and chain, mark OF
their esteem Her departure will be regretted by every
member OF the regiment especially by the sick soldiers
hospital to whom she proved by her kind attention
perpetual source comfort.
Mr.. POTTER CALLED HoMB.
Mr.. Potter Chairman Of the Select Committee the
loyalty Of government employees, was on Friday unex
| pectedy called home by illness in his family.
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.
The usual public reception at the White House not to
take place next week The postponemcnt occasonsd
by the private party TO be given BY Mrs. Lincoln Wed
nosday evening.
BRooNYN ACADEMY OF MrsIc.-"Don Pasqualo" was
substituted for "Martha last night in consequence Of
sudden indsposition Of Miss Kellogg, which duly
authenticated by the certificate Of Dr. Gray her medical
| attendant. The house very fair one considering
the disappointment and the unfavorabe character Of the
weather.
The opera was excecntly performed, TAXI ng into &C
count the hurried In which II produced Ths
role Of Norma Is within the compass Of Miss Hnklcy'i
md he did full iustite to H. TriRnoli sang the