The New York herald., 1862-04-01


nave brought into the field twelve hundred brave gene
ros and liberty loving Germans who have honored me
they have formed.
In acknowledgment their virtue of the consdera
ton they have shown to myself, tender to them stand
OF coors which, if am truly informed, is, in richness
and elegance, unequalled in the army.
On the regmenta stand and the Of the State Of
New York are embraced with the arms Of the federal
Union This combination expresses the simple political
faith which have always heretofore held, and which
desire TO incucae now, this hour Of country's
trla-namely-the States, the best guardians of the
rights OF man. TO be preserved in all their constitutional
franchises and the Unon the only safeguard OF the
country, TO be maintained in all its constitutional
thority.
Bear this banner with you in the battle field The
sentiment nculcates may not at first disarm faction,
but 1t will nevertheless consecrate victory and make it
blessing equally to those who lose and those who win in
this unnatural combat.
am dear Baron, faithfully your friend
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
REPLY BARON EGLorFsII1N.
Tho following is Baron Eglofsein's reply
On BOARD ERICSSON,
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March 2S 1862
His Excellency Governor WM Ii. SEWARD, Secretary OF
State of the United States
SR-Your Excelencys complimentary and eloquent
address accompanying the presentation OF stand OF
colors the regiment Seward infantry, devolves upon
the pleasant duty OF acknowledging the high dstnc
on this beautiful V". standard speaks more to the
mind than words can express. Every admirer
of the historical progress Of civilization will
applaud your Excelleney's sagacity in pointing
out with true craftsmanship the main channel FOR the
ship OF State TO reach the harbor Of its destination
The principle noby laid down by you has called TO
the masses OF the European population this
tinent, answering instncvey TO the summons, endors
| ing your E1cellencys policy, which has once more
electrified the human family stimulating to solve the
question Of government.
Your ExceIlency may permit me TO say that the SOL
gloryng in the position assigned him discharge
whatever duties should feel confident 70
This presentlton OF coors furnishes to-day the test
that endeavors TO win your Excellencys approba-
ton have been appreciated We feel richly rewarded
for labors. This lofty banner smiling upon the regi
its beauty, and with much fascination,
will lead the regiment to obey the command OF your
With this emblem in our midst and entrusted to
company OF elites consisting OF European commissioned
officers we are now prepared TO take the field Your
Excellency may kindly accept the heartfelt thanks Of
your regiment for this beautiful and for the
preston Of confidence in your humble servant,
BARON EGLOFFSTElN, Colonel Seward Infantry,
One Hundred and third regiment, n. Y.S.V.
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE.
The Senate confirmed the following nominations to-
day
stephen S. Harding, Of Indiana, to be Governor Of
Utah.
William Slade, Of Ohio, consul at Nice.
Delavan Bloodgood, surgeon in the navy vice Chase
who was placed the retired list.
Also a large number of assistant surgeons in the navy
Also William C. Wheeler, Francis c. Dade, William G.
Siamen, william J. Saunders Mortimer Kellogg, Andrew
j. Ricersed and John Greer TO be chief engineers the
Navy.
A number of promotions and appointments in the
marine corps confirmed, including Major Delaney
TO be Colonel and Major Ward Marson be Lieutenant
Colonel.
Abraham T. Nye, OF California Register OF the land
Office at Stockton and Frank f. L. Eno of Missouri As
sistant Adutan General OF Volunteers, confirmed
NOTIFICATION TO ARMY OFFICERS
An order from the War Department calls attention to
the very great carelessness shown by many c;ached
officers In keeping the Adjuant Generals Office advised
their movements and address, and directs atten-
ton Of officers commanding regiments and all command
ers OF military departments, &c. to the subject Of re
turns The exceeding importance Of the information
derived from reports and returns, which can in no
other way be obtained, obliges the Secretary
of War to reiterate the existing orders upon
the subject, and notify all commanding officers
that orders future be particularly obeyed
Justice enlisted who ae separated from their
companies requires that they should have with them the
descriptive rolls showing the pay due them their cloth
ing accounts thing which would be required in
settling with the government. should they be dis
charged without such papers the cannot receive
their pay.
ARREST OF THE COLONEL OF THE GARIBALpI GUARD.
Colonel D'U tasxy Of the GAribaldi Guard, was put
under by order Of General Sumner last Saturday
charged with neglect Of duty in permitting his regiment
to punder residents in the nsigAborhood his camp
NO TRANSFERS PROM THE VOLUNTEER TO THE
REGULAR SERVICE.
FREQUENT applications made at tho war Depart.
ment for change of position from uhe volunteer TO
the regular service The Secretary Of War has es.
tabhed the rule that transfers Of this kind will be
made during the but that all seek promotion
In their own branch Of the service.
THE PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL
Tho assumption OF the duties Of Provost Marshal Gene.
raj of the Army Of the Potomac, by General Andrew
Porter occasoned regret the part Of all are
familiar with his bringing order Of chaos
and maintaining complete quiet and security throughout
the city Of Washington During his administration OF
the Office Of Provost Marshal here while nearly two hun
dred thousand troops quartered in this vicinity
the admirable system, discrimination and prompt
ness introduced by General Porter In the
discharge Of The hercuean labors Of the Pro-
voet Marshsl's Office, are the subject o universa,
commendation and marked him the nt selection
for the important position OF Provost Marshal General
OF the greatest army America has ever produced.
notwithstanding the removal Of very large number
OF tho troops from the immediate vicinity Of Washington
there has been more disorder here during last week
from unruly soldiers than for long period before The
must stringent measures will be necessary to maintain
the oue, which has for months past been remarkable in
this city.
THE PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION BUREAU.
Mr. Iathams bin to create a Transportation bureau is
follows
sre1oS That there be and hereby s established
Bureau Of Transportation for the Army OF the United
States 10 consist Of colonel lieutenant colonel
two majors and six captains, to be appointed by the
President by and with the advice and OF the
Senate.
sEc 2-Tho officers ~ the bureau shall be entitled 10
the rank pay aud en,ouments now allowed by law to Of
a. no da "a Quart
ment
Sc 3-The bureau shall be under the general direc-
1 uon oi the Quartermaster General Of the army.
SEs In addition TO the duties In the field 10 shall
ue le duy O the chief of the Bureau Of
or ms sunordnates when directed by their Immediate
| SSolnulahulng oMcer, by the Secretary Of War or
General 70 purchase or hire the necessary
means W transport Tor The army by land or water also
my heeueu usus Iortaon for immediate canp and var.
riseh equpsge and supplies OF every kind '
.StN lhe ohcers o. the Bureau Of characterization
shall be bonded officers a. now reonirsd ~ a'on @
other officers " the Quartermasterss n,uy ~ Ia"l
hos hal Fnr "a