The New York herald., 1862-08-08

not be permitted TO write il wa fully informed Gene
with ali he fesl viii strike tents in a day OF two
ngsfiTAL.
You may cot b. that General rope has concluded
to seize the property al and about hur springs for
hospital use This rs cd move, ana one loudly called
for by the necessities Of our army rhe place Is s osat &
no doubt, be Of vast benefit TO our sick soldiers
Our Frcdericksburs Correspondence.
FREpxRIcksBUGG, August 3. 1862.
R,aslcys-Smters, Ct.irabaad Goods and Confscatto,
General Hatea-visa Of Iressdess. Ksns, ef Columbia
CoQege-Rerieel- -Gsrllas-car<ain Harriso. axd His
Resigaation- n--Contrabards. dc.
Ali Fredericksbu well camp, has OF latc been
asog with ridiculous rumors, whose absurdy has been
only equaled by the rapidty Of their circulation and
the amusing gulIbity Of the credulous. The puzzlhg
silence concerning the late operations OF the
Jamas and in the Southwest and tho mysterious move
Of the enemy at 'front.' together with our own
inactivity have furnished subjects for almost endless
dscusson while from rsveile till tattoo, and after the
predictions of amateur prophets alternately brighten and
dim the prospect of immediate success and add new i'm
petus protess speculation Vague reports Of rebel
movements round about Richmond and unsatisfactory
concerning Jackson's whereabouts, ceasssssy
ebb and flow camp 20 camp until the sddying cur.
of opinion threatens distraction and yet VIC are
ignorant OF the designs Of the rcbcls as the Loa
don Times is Of American geography or the drst prnc
pies OF integrity ssInteRigent contrahands" only liz
crease the mystifcaton whe the stupid ignorance Of
prisoners adds disgust our bewildsrment. From the
former replies be invariably obtained highly sais
factory the nterogaor whose eyes have not yet been
opened the characteristics Of the race but unre
Liable the patriotism OF tho 7rittne aud more ridcu
ous than favorte Of Cen Greeley The robe
cavalry occasionally make their appearance sght Or
ten miles from town; but the cnemy's pickets are
twenty miles distant leaving large extent Of coun
try ground, upon which both partes depend
for the development Of their conhscatng propcnses,
while the condition Of the inhabitants only be realized
by the mag inaon Of those familiar with the Suerngs
OF loyal communities In the West. II they claim 20 be
loyal TO protect their property from seizure by our quar-
termaster the rebels may tomorrow burn their houses
their heads and thus, IN constant terror Of both
sides they lead life OF misery and unexpected power
ty-At sequel to their madness Of 1861. Il is not be-
eved that the rebels have formidable force confront
ing Mcclellan that the rebels concentrating their
troops elsewhere the purpose Of dsracting plans
operations exceedingly dangerous TO their
cause raid up the valley is hardly probable. An i'm
force will be required to contest the advance Of
General Pope, who might strike the moment the rebels
began their the valley and by the destruc
tion OF the Virginia Central and Lynchburg Railroad
completely isolate the command the mountains, be-
sides cutting of the great Of rebel supplies We're
old regiments filled up, however should be able
very settle the question concerning the where
OF the enemy but through the delay in organizing
now commands, and the preparation OF tho for
vice in the field, may wait until the humiliation Of
another the country to the appreciation
of the gigantic task before it, and compelled to
Struggle with the of another needless
Gcs Of time, life and treasure.
Quite stampede has been occasioned among the
suffers in Falmouth by an order clearing out every
establishment not conducted upon the strict rules OF mer
camille propristy These huckster shops spring up like
mushrooms round about every camp, bleeding the
or their pay and the regiments by the sale
OF whisksy which, despite the vigilance Of officers,
tEues hs introduced in large quantities. Yesterday
soop loaded with whiskey was seized at Aqua creek
and the bottles thrown overheard but this morning
brisk breeze drove the half emied bottles ashore and
many boy got sip Of the beverage without the nscss-
sty Of draining his pocket. nrm from New York. who
OF late did business in Washington, willards, re-
Gently brought cargo Of liquors to Fredericksburg and
finding trade rather brisk ordered another cargo. Ths
they traded for schooner loaded with
-four which, becoming known 70 the military authorities
resulted in the seizure of the -four and loss OF several
thousand dollars 70 the proprietors.
The inspection Of the trains arriving from Aquis has
resulted in the discovery OF valuable goods intended for
tho rebels, as well as smuegled whissey. The latest
dodge the introduction Of liquors is 10 empty
nut and hing the SHE'LL neatly close up the aperture-a
The captain Of the gov srnnent plying between
Washington and squa was placed In arrest day before
yesterday, charged Win permitting persons without without
however, that these charges are preferred BY parties
who attempted 70 travel upon The boat without
PASS and failed. The seancr has resumed her trips
again. much the relief OF letter writers and readers
and the mails with their old regularity, continue
leve the tedilm OF the camp.
Gen Hatch is expected 70 arrive tomorrow por
ton his staff is already here, and the regiments
enthusiastic at the prospect Of again having the right OF
Last week President King, Of Columbia College, Paid
visit ~ Gea. Kiug his returning 70 Washington this
morning. NJ. King was highly pleased with the pro
missing appearance affairs this locality the supe
ror command OF The General He designs visiting James
river before returning home having son and two grand
in McClellan's army besides host OF old friends
During his visit brigade reviewed by Gen. King.
The troops all Western menLall, athletic and sol
Every morning the command goes through brigade drl
and has attained degree OF discipline military skill and
conhdsncs exeelied BY few regulars in any service
lines but their operations have not attracted
mach attention of late. II will be remembered
horse, splendid coat and valuable papers, upon
the expedition 20 Beaver lam. The servant has
He reports that, having lost his way on The march bis
horse taken ON him by citizens and himself turned
to the rebels Colonel Davies went out to-day after
the parties and will doubt bring the redonbtable
oushwhackers to satisfactory account
Considerable discussion has been excited BY the reward
SON. Of ths Ninety dflh New York regiment the card
of that officer reply g the charges The relieving let
ter disposes OF the subject
HEAporARrsRs AeuIA CRxxK Va, Aus at L. 1862.
GEyERAI-I have the honor 70 transmit herewith let
ers from Lieutenant Colonel Post MacF Rye, Surgeon
Sloat Assistant Surgeon Hmsey, of this ment,
enphatcay contradctng every material point In card
ssued n the NEW YORK HERALD by Samus L. Harrison,
late captain in the regiment, and reported TO yo1
bsyng eft the regiment without asking receiving
OF absence BY these letters IL will be seen that the
sgnaon of Captain Harrison was not by an
injury received while in the performance OF his duty,
or by any bodily ailnent; that he fully adysed
Of the egaty Of leaving the regiment until notice
received Of the acceptance OF his resignation as
the War Department and that II his brother officers ad
yssd him 70 resign their advice was not based upon.
known physical inability. Captain Harrison on fur
ough pgetext or anothermore than all the other
ofrers In his regimentneary half his time. He never
drilled his company at morning parades and WAS either
excused altogether had to be permitted 70 leave bat
taiyn drills nearly every time Orders TO be ready 10
march against the enemy at 40 hours notice, II u be-
sved we're the motive power IN his case II there be any
just ground for complaint against the recommendation