The New York herald., 1862-02-21
confer with committee of the Convention on the snsrs

schemes, gigantic and well matured were exhibsed
70 rejoicing country The Secretary, with uprabsed
hands implored Almighty God aid them and himself
and all occupying positions under the government in
crushing out the unholy rebellion.
II is supposed the delegates present represented
900 OF railroad interest Of the 5000 900
Q. such capital In the loyal states.
DEATH OF THE PREsIDENrs SON WILLIAM.
Little Willie Lincoln Is dead. His protracted illness
terminated In death about FIVE O'Clock this afternoon
He was the pride and pet Of the household, which ha
been plunged in deepest grief at this untimcly loss
The Presidents ten eleven years OF age
His disease pneumonia The other child is
ing.
THE REBELS FALLING BACK FROM CESTREvILLE.
Information been received that the rebels have in
part fallen back from Ccnreville This has been obtain
cd from scouting parties from several Of the military
divisions who reported this morning. and who all agree
in the statement 1t Is supposed the rebels Influenced
by military necessity, being apprehnsys Of the opt-
ting Of Of their supplies. fssii8s4ils4
VISIT or GENERAL N'cLHLLAx 10 TIE cAxPs IN
VIRGINIA.
General Mcclellan rode the Potomac to-day
nrst appearance the river for timo Accom-
panying him several members Of his staT He
spent time at Halls Hill the headquarters OF
General Ftz John Porter aud visited also tho headqar
tors OF other division and brigade commanders &
sgcONNOIssANcE ABOUT FLINT HILL.
Capsi stetson went out yesterday with sqaAron OF
the Cameron dragons reconnaissance about Flint
Hill They advanced within two miles this side OF Fairfax
Court House, which Is within half mile Of the rebs,
pickle, lines. They expected to mset of Ransoms
North Carolina cavalry, who, it understood. had
arranged TO out and revenge possible tho defest
they sustained few days since, when fourteen Of their
captured and quantity Of horses and wagons
taken. Nothing Of tho enemy except ths
pclets.
EXPEDITION NEAR VIENNA
detachment OF the Fourteenth regiment New Yors
Volunteers went out yesterday, Lieutenant Colonel Skill
len in command, beyond Falls Church. in the direction
Of yonna to protect gang Of laborers engaged in
ing railroad ties to be used in building tho ralread
hcing constructed between this city and Alexandria The
rebels opposition to tho removal OF these tes
il was supposed they would.
FAVORABLE WEATHER. IN VIRGINIA.
few days Of such sunshine and strong south.
ery wind prevails to-day will dry up the roads
the river. Our Potomac army hail with delight these
meteorological changes, giving promise OF advance
movement, 70 which they have long been locking for
ward with hope and expectancy Lying passive
so long in winter quarters, and having hand In
accomplishing the splendid victories daily crcwning the
Union along tho Southern frontiers and in the
South and West, Is deeply CALLING to thom. bcl;sr
that to thcm will DO entrusted the honor Of
giving the Anal dea,hbow 70 the rebellion, and t!is
chance win victories and glory before the entis
alone inspire patience and undimnished confidence in
Genera, Mcclellan, who thoy know, when the right time
comes, will give the order Of Forward march ~ and
the coveted opportunity to signaze their patriotism
tho battc field.
APPOINTMENTS CONFiRMED ny THE SENATE.
The Senate in executive session to-day confirmed .
large number OF army appointments, including 10 The
ordnance corps Major Symington 70 be Colonel and Ma
iOr Maynardicr TO be Lieutenant Colonel.
No authentic st Of tho military conrmations has yos
been obtained for publication The published 10 day
Philadelphia paper Is full Of errors. II contains tho
names OF some who have not been confirmed others
whose have not been reported by the committee
for confirmation, and who rejected month ago
As accurate list be procured II will appear
in tho HERALD.
Colonel G. G. Washburne, Of the Second wlscoAssia
cavalry, has received leave OF absence his reg
ment now in camp At Milwaukee, 70 join the sta6 os
Major General Grant
Lieutenant Kngsbury, of Grifn's battery was today
transferred tho command OF the Fifth Massachusetts,
artillery. Lieutenant Kngsbury graduate Of West
Point. He was formerly on General McDowclls s,ad,
and was in the Bull run battle.
The following appointments and promotions have ast
made the Ninth Massachusetts, regiment Colonel
CassMaor Gwiney, Lieutenant Colonel vice Lieutenant
Colonel Pcard. deceased Captain Hanlcy, Company b.
Major, vice Major Gwney promoted; First Lieutenant
Scanon Company A. Captain Of Company b. vice Captain
Hanley promoted First Lieutenant Wiley, Company Y,
Captain vice Captain Teaguc resigned Second Iieuen
ants phaien, Company r., and Nugcnt, Company I,
promoted First Leuenants and scrgesnts Dohorty.
Company y, and ODowd, Company I, to Second Leuen-
ants. On making known these promotions which
was done at evening parade, the regiment being
formed in hollow square, Colonel Cass made brief AMI
patriotic speech, enforcing vigilance, rromptude and
fidelity the discharge Of their duties by tho officers,
and obedience and submission military discipline by
the In closing he promised them opportunity Z"
reap glory in the present fight. The army OF the
Potomac he said would have the honor OF closing up The
rebellion splendid ag is shortly to be presented :,
the regiment by the State authorities Of Massachusetts
Hon chas Il. Train viii make the presentation speech.
THE UNIFORM or THE ARMY.
The military board in session here 10 make changes and
alterations in the uniform of the army have commenced
tho work in earnest The disposition Of the board to
dispense with all gegaws and wearing Of epeuettes sash
and the present cap officers The designation oC
the rank will be made by the shoulder strap and sword
belt-yclow FOR generals buff for the STAFF blue foi in
fantry, rcd for artillery, and orange Tor cavalry.
THE WOUNDED IN THE DRANEsvILiE FIGHT.
James Glenn, private in Company X, First pcnnsyi-
vania Rife regiment OF the wounded at the Dranes
vile battle, had his leg amputatcd yesterday by DR..
shppen, at General McCals division hospital. There
are now only four Of the Dranesve wounded at the hes
piial, all OF whom doing well. One Of the wound
ed rebels is stil there, being convalesccnt.
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS.
Michael Ritter private of Company c, Fifth regiment
reserve died yesterday Of pneumonia He
was buried in the rcgimental buryDg ground.
Albert Mead private OF Company d, Thirty third Nov
York Volunteers died yesterday. iis remains will be
Inferred in the camp burial ground.
THE ARMY SIGNAL CORPS.
The House Committee Military Affairs to-day order
ed Colonel Marston, member from New Hampshire To
prepare bill organize the signal service Of the army
ACCIDENT TO CAPTAIN ROBINSON.
Captain Robinson. OF Colonel AvcTis Third Pennsy-
yana cavalry was accidentally shot yesterday morning
the log. The. wound is severe, but not dangerous
He an excellent officer and his is connected with