Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-03
CUR MILITARY BUDGET.

AN ARIA AT OLD POINT.
Commodore GoIdsboYoSgh probably attacked the
Rebel forts on Roanoke Island on ThHrsddy last.
The following official dispatch reached the
Navy Department to-day:
Us STEAMER ROANOKE,
Hdmptos Roads, February L, ls62 )
SIR | have the honor to report to you the srri-
val, during the past night, Of the bark Gemsbok,
from Beaufort, n. C. Capt. Cavendy informs me
that on Tuesday, The 2sth ultmo, he heard heavy
firing in the rear of Beaufort, but has no conjec-
ture as to from whom II proceeded.
Capt. c. also reports that on Thursday, the Both
ultimo, at pa. m, while of Roanoke Inlet, he
heard hsary firing in the direction Of Roanoke
Island, leaving on my mind no doubt that Flag
Officer Goldsborough is at work. N
Your obedient serv't, JOHN MARsToN,
Captain and Senior Officer.
Hon. GIDEON wELIBs,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington, d. c.
GEN LAKE. TO ACT SUBORDINATE TO GENERAL
HUNTER.
WARRINGTON. Feb. 2 THE President In con-
yeTsatIon Yesterday with representative Conway.
Of Kansas, stated that he appointed Jas. II Lane
Brigadier General with the express understand
ing that he TO serve under Gen. Hunter
That Gen. Lane frequently declared his willing
ness to do so-tbat he (the Presidency had and has
the strongest desire to oblige Gen. Lane, and con-
sequently appointed large staff to suit and graft
~ him. That while he hoped and expected an
expedition somewhat TO mis- own liking would be
sent forward under him, be expected II to be done
by an amcable arrangement with Gen Hunter
He never Intended and does not now intend that
1t shall be independent ofGcn. Hunter, or in any
way offensive or dishonoring to him. That Gen.
Lane must receive his orders from Gen. Hunter,
and the President will be glad II Gen. Hunter,
acting within the range OK his orders and sense
Of d,ty to the public, can give such orders as
will - satisfactory 10 Gen. ane."-CorrsspOn-
dsnes associated Press.
A week or two ago the Star took occasion to
expose the utter faIsiy Of the story that the Presi
dent and Commander In. Chief had given Jim
Lane authority to Jayhawk-to rob, murder, steaI
negroes, burn and outrage-throughout Missouri,
Arkansas and Texas, dd IiJ,tum; investing him
with a command as independent Of their con-
trolling authority, Of the laws Of civilized war
fare.
Such was the upshot Of what was claimed for
him by the band Of humanitarian" writers for
the press and stump spouters who surrounded and
blew tTumpets for him when here, II will be re-
membered.
The above extract from the Associated Press
correspondence simply shows that Lanes elbow
ers" have at length compelled the President thus
formally to contradict their stories.
NAVY YARD.
A MaTYlander named Bryan was arrested In
Alexandria day or two since On strong suspicion
Of being in communication with the rebels. On
Saturday a small detachment of military en-
barked on the Robert LeElle and steamed down
the river. They landed on the Maryland shore,
opposite Mount Vernon, and proceeded to Bryans
residence, which they proceeded to search. They
found number Of secession documents and let
tiers, and brought away as a trophy secession
flag which was in the house.
The Harriet Lane Is being thoroughly over.
hauled and reftted, preparatory to her entering
upon sea service.
There has been no arrival from the aotilla for a
few days.
ANOTHER REcoNNoIssANcE TO DRAINEsvILLR
On Friday four companies Of Colonel Bayard, =
Cavalry went out on a scout to DrainsviIle. No
Rebels were seen, but they learned that the Rebe,
pickets came to Drainesville at night, but tbst.
their lines were three miles 10 the south of that
point. No other Information was obtained except
what is already known to the public.
FLAG OF TRUCE.
Yesterday; q rebel flag OF truce, bearing a sealed
communication from the commander Of the rebel
forces on the other side OF the river, to Major
General Mcclellan, came TO the outposts Of Gen.
etsl McDowelPs division, and the paper was
promptly forwarded to headquarters here.
TELEGRAPH BUSINESS oF rHR WAR DEPARTMENT
During the last eight months there have been
received and sent from the War Department, in
dependent Of the headquarters Of General McClel-
Ian, over 4 900 messages TO and from the various
camps and different sections Of the country.
FLEET RUNNING THE POTOMAC BLOCKADE.
ALRxASDRIA, Feb. 3-Editoy Star: Yesterday
from twenty to thirty sail Of vessels arrived
that ran the blockade, in the dark, on Friday
night; among them, four cargoes OF coal one Of
hay, with numerous oyster boats and wood YES
sells. Not being discovered, they were not fred
upon b. the Confederates