The New York herald., 1862-01-06

saru to mnitary movements, 1t could not peioTe DO
fastened upon any particular Individual.
THE TEXAS ExPEDNIoN-PosrTIoN OF GEN. LANE
The report in recently published letter from st. Louis
with reference to Texas expedition being fitted out ct
Fort Leavenworth to be under charge of Major Gene
raj Hunter, with Generals Lane and Denner subord-
mates, is correct in essential particulars.
General Lane at present engaged in the discharge Of
his duties Senator from Kansas He will leave this
position only TO take exclusive command over . column
organized with view 10 demonstrate 70 the country the
correctness Of those principles through which alone he
believes the be brought successful close and
the rebellion terminated and permanently overthrow.
In this position General s Is understood cordial
iy endorsed by the administration. tw
THE TESTIMONIALS TO CAPTAIN WILKES. a
The testimonials proposed TO be extended 70 Captain
Wilkes for the capture Of Mason and Siden viii not
reported, be Withdrawn In consequence Of the sur.
render OF those rebel worthies 70 England. Mayor
wightman, of Hosten, has informed friends here
that the Intentions Of the government Of that
city win be carried out as reward TO Captain
Wilkes for establishing principle Of inter
national law which has for 80 long period been
source ofirration between nations Of the Ola and
New World --.. .-s.~..---....
PRESENTATION OF FLAGS TO PENNSYLVANIA REGi-
s~MA NENTs. - A
Yesterday, number Of flags, donated by the cncin-
natl Society Of Pennsylvania presented by Colonel
Pennsylvanis regiments in and around Alexandria, name
y:-one hundred and nfth, stxty-nrst, sixty-third,
Ninety ninth and Eighty They received
behalf Of the respective regiments by General Hentzs-
man, Judge Kelly, and others
THE CASE OF COLONEL KERnaAN.
Circumstances in the case Of Colonel Ksrrigan have
transpired within few days which fix upon him, without
doubt the fact Of his having furnished Information TO the
enemy, previously alleged.
GENERAL PATTERSON AND THE CONGRESSIONAL CON-
MgTxE OF INQUIRY.
Major General Patterson, Of Pennsylvania, u among
the distinguished attendants upon the Com
mttee Of Inquiry into the conduct Of the y we'll
known that impressions General Pattsrson's diss
vantage were created after the disaster - Bali
run, but 1t may not be 80 generally Known
that the LIST Of November hs asked for
Court Of Inquiry into his management Of military
Affairs upon tho Upper Potomac. The War Dspastnents
TIM aOth Of November, declined TO order the seurts
On the ground Of noompatibility with The public
interest. &a ttt
Senator sherman Of Ohio, who was volunteer aidde.
camp Of General PattersOns, subsequently, offered
resolution in the ssnate which adopted calling TO.
tho correspondents between General Patterson anA
General Scott Tho Secretary Of War declined to COM
the Senate this correspondence assigning -
that IL incompatible with public interest
Whatever may be the state Of facts that would be ~
veed by the correspendsncs referred to- IL but 70
say that Gen. PattersOn's friends-among whom ass
many Of the most loyal officers Of the regu-
lar arnyars satisfied that s publication and the
seQuent Developments Of facts wouldno only
him from blame, but show that his management Of
his command prudent and wiser Tho respectful bue
urgent demand for Official inquiry his Official
duct made General Patterson the War Department.
and denied for prudential reasons shows ssst the
Generals copsciousnsss that full disclosure of facts
would dsps every impuation dscredtabIe or dishonor
able to him.
General Patterson acquired high reputation .
mandsr in the Mexican war, and is entitled 70 the
prcmptest opportunity consistent with
for his vindication against imputatons which he
to be most anxious The denial Of the opportu-
nifty public grounds should not and with generous
people, will not operate to his prejudice.
MILITARY EXECUTION.
There is 70 be military execution here TO-
soldier OF the regular infantry has been sentenced be
hung tho murder Of the sergeant OF his company
months ago. The hour aud place Of execution have
yet been announced but ii will take place in the pre-
sencc OF all the regulars now in the city.
NEW YORK VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
The New Workers. resident in Washington. have or
ganized relief association for the benefit OF the New York
Volunteers Tho following officers Of the association have
been chcsenscnator Ira Harris President; J. NJ Gran-
GER Vice President 8. Pooler and G. T. Baker, sscrs
taries, and Ira Gcodcnow, Treasurer.
THE NEW IRON CLAD STEAM BATTERIES.
The Navy Department has forwarded to the sevcral
Navy Yards copies Of the specifications for the hull m-
plating and steam machinery for the iron clad steam
batteries about TO be built.
| Upon application TO the commandant Of the yards,
parties who prepare q portion Of tho whole
the specifications and viii be able TO make offer to
the Secretary Of the Navy stating the least time and
| money for which thay can execute the work.
| PLEASURE PARTY.
party consisting Of vice President Hamlin, reprs-
senativss Dus Of New York Trowbridee, Of Michigan
walton Pike and Rice Of Maine Coonsls Robinson, Bsajs
and fabrown, Of tho army and others, Friday pro-
ceedcd the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 70 Harpsrs
Ferry. Al Frederick they were Joined BY MAJOR 0snsrs
Banks and sa together with large party Of ladies. IN
cudihs Mrs. General Baus The party procssded with
out accident Harpers Ferry, and. after spending
tmo in that locality returned TO Frederick h tAs even
ing where they entertained In handsome mannW
| by General Banks nm
Speeches were made n several points BY Vice Prest
dent Hamlin and oshors, and tho party were lsudn
chssred at every stopping place.
At Harpsrs Ferry salute Yves Cred by Major ryndal
In command Of the Union forces which brought out from
their Aiding places the rebel pckets the Virginia side
| who appeared at several points. ~H
Tho party returned 70 washington at yesterday
xovDESTs OF SECRETARY SEWARD.
Secretary Seward will return to Washington omcrrow
evening from his old homestead, in Florida, Orange
county N. Y whittier he has been absent several das
attending the sick bedside Of cherished friend.
ARRIVAL OF THE PERUVIAN xnusrrn.
Manuel Nicolas Corpaucho Minister from Peru, has
rived here and will bs presented 70 the President TO-
morrow.
| THE ARMY.
Colonel Chorman, Of the Eighth Pennsylvania cavalry
was yerterday dismissed from the service upon the re.
comlendston Of the Exam nirg Board, which has been
| for some time past in session here.
IMPORTANT FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC.
sKIRMIsH AT POINT OF RocKs--sIx THOUSAND REBEEs
ATTACK THE FIFTH CONNECTICUT RRGrMENT--GEN.
LANDER MARCHING TO THEIR RELIEF, ETC.
PoNr or Rocks, Jan. 8, 1862.
Sy thnusand rahala attacked the EIfth Connecticut