The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-26

This theory further by fact that the
President and General Scott while consultation,
were pouring over maps and charts evidently intent
some military studies. When Mr. Lincoln hrst saw the
General After his arrival at West Point, he exclaimed
General, ! am exceedingly pleased to yous
especially looking 20 robust and hearty; came here
purpossy 70 have conab with you." II Ii psrtnently
asked what business but military business would
| thus bring the President at such Q time from
Washington away on TO West Point to sopsult
with the illustrious nero Of . hundred well fought
battlssf In fact, there be little doubtno doube
whatsver-hat such s the real object Of the visit A.
to the contemplated changes in the army, Mr.. LneOns
speech in jersey City would 70 settle satisfactorily
that point nasmuch he says he did not propose to
"maks or unmaks any generals" Nevertheless Il 10
not certain that important military changes not
In prospezu The management Of tho political generals
In the Shenandoah valley has not been tho most
cessru and the guilotine il 70 be set st work at all
the proper victims would 70 be those unucky
officers whose late rsvsrsss in the valley Of vEgnis
have brought much vexation upon the government:
But time will tell. Nous peTrons
Arrival OF the President at WASN'T mgton.
WASHINGTON, June 20, 1862.
The President arrived here at ten minutes 70 seven
O'Clock this evening his return trip from New York
city and West Point He left the latter place at ton mi
nutes past ten this morning, and the former at ten
minutes past eleven, making the trip from Now York
In seven hours AMI twenty minues being the shorssa
time over the same route between that city aud Wash
ngton record
The President accompanied the trip by Colonel
NcCalum General Director OF Military Roads, and from
Philadelphia by President feton, OF the Philadelphia
and Baltimore Railroad Company. and was joined at Bal
tmore by Mr.. Garrett the President, and W. Smith,
the General Superintendent Of tho Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, who attended the Presidential party
to this city.
Arrival OF Sick and Wounded Soldiers.
Tho United States steam transport Commodore, Capt
Wilbur, arrived here yesterday morning from Fortress
Monroe, having board 374 sick and wounded soldiers
from General NcClellans army, In charge OF the San
tary Commission. Tho following the names OF the
medical staffSurgeon in charge, DR.. J. X. Bronson;
Drs. j. c. Sinner Of Massachusetts; q. NJ Paulin, J.
Fred Berg Horatio Paine, medical cadet, United States
Army; Assistant Surgeon O. Worthy OF Second New
Hampshire (nvalid); also Drs Jomas and F. +. Maury
The Turf
FASHION PLEASURE GROUND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
WBDSLsoAy, Jans 25.-Purse SOU, mile wagons.
u. Mace entered bl. g. Gen. Butler .............l 1
D D Tallman Ia entered b. g. Panic - ;.:;;;....2
j. J. BsviRs entered West Philadelphia. Drawn.
Time, 229-2:2Sx.
The trot yesterday was the most remarkable
the season. tho being extraordinary
time by horse that little thought Of in the bet
ting circles that hundred Ave was freely offered
against him With very few takcrs, and by those only
tempted by the length OF the odds alone ana
not from admiration Of the horse. Gen. Butler, the
winner, owned by Mr.. Allen, OF Raveaswood is . very
fine, strong built geiding, with easy, ''stealng''
pace about eight years old Of the Napoleon STOCK and,
Judge Of his speed from what he exhibited yesterday,
he seems be about fast they make them nowa-
days. He trottod . half milo in the second heat
IL to wagon. Panic the great favorits in the race,
and of whom the OF General Mcclellan and West
Philadelphia beth afraid IL beautiful, open
gated trote when at the top Of his speed s very
snowy and to DO going great deal faster than
the horse that Is really beating him. This very ap
| parent 10 his with Gonerai Butor yesterday.
Aftr the said by some that Panic had been
overatod when the condition Of the
late rains il taken iuo consideration with tho time
made IL will DO seen that the race was most romarka
bly, fast and that ianic showed great degree OF
speed On the second heat he to the quarter pole
ON tue outside, in thrty-fve and haH seconds, and
with break TO the hail mile pole in l1l1-a rate or
speed that will bear favorable comparison will any
made TO wagons and With previous nowsdge Of his
powers his hackers were warraned-f any thing should
warrant such widnsss-in laying the heavy odds they
did on his winning the race General Butler however,
proved the faster and won tho race apparently with
great ease, coming in at the finish Of each heat
very moderate jog.
Firs. Hsot-lanic broke up after the word was
given and Butler led him to the quarter pole three
four eng ia thirty seconds. Keeping The
open between them, Butler passed. the hair mile pole IN
1l3 and at the rate OF speed he the three
quarter polo and well the hcmestrech bsfore he
taken n hand At this time he hal. distance
ahead OF Panic had broken up several times losing
nothing, however, by The changes and he crossed the
score essy aog that he was on walk In less than
| twice bis length beyond the stand Time, 70.
Second !e-iiedgng, buying on and all sorts OF do.
vices had been resortcd between the heats by those
who Panic to themselves much as pos
sible; and hs horses to the hundred
TO forty Was current on Gane al Butler. good,
given and the horses Tapped the quar-
ter polo thirty tive and half seconds. On back
stretch Panic broke up losing ony half length: but
little as IL ho could not make IL up Butter passed
the haf mile pole in IL and thsR began open gap
on Panic by carrying aim on his legs. Panic broke
three times In gong to the threoquarter pole; but he
could lope finely and catch quickly that he
did not lose half length by zach break. coming
up homestretch both hcrses appeared the brush
the II esher and came home the sssier He made the
last heat in 2:28x
TIE PHILApELrHIA RACES.
PHILADELPHIA, Juno rs, 1881
The second days racing, which, owing 10 the heavy
rain Tuesday was postponed, came on to-day Two
announced for decislona mile heat racs
for purse Of $780, and the Continental Hotel premium,
ladies' gift $500. The Hrst race was won easily
by dlewd in two straight hoats beating West Roxbury
and Avalanche. Tmo-407 and 400 West Roxbury
drawn aor the rst heat Tho for the ladies'
prize indefinitely postponed, owing 70 ths owners
horses entered declining to allow thom 70 in the
heavy slippery condition Of the track Heavy thunder
showers fell At intervals during tho afternoon and tho
judges announced the races postponed until Friday and
Saturday, to allow tho track chance for improvement
should tho weather clear up. There was very good
attendance on the ground.
Rebel Prisoners.
PHILADELPHIA, June Is, iso7.
About ave hundred prisoners, taken BY Con. Fremont
IN the vallev Of the Shenandoah went through th,a