The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-06
GENERAL NEWS.

WASHINGTON, Angus, 8, 1864.
EPFEcT OF THE ORDER FOR DRAFTING TROOPS.
Tho order for drafting three hundred thousand
militia in addition TO the three hundred thousand volun
eers previously called for hailed as evidence OF the
earnestness with which the administration has entered
upon the prosecution Of tho war It has begotten
greater confidence result than has boon felt for
months.
The drafting proposition has already occasioned gene
raj search for exemptions among those who averse
afraid to shoulder the musket. Many who have long
claimed citizenship asserting their foreign ae
glance with to claim exemption subjects Of
foreign Power.
The portion Of the recent order which provides for pro-
motions for meritorious services in the field s regarded
as an important step in the right direction.
One Of the chief causes Of delay in filling the quota Of
volunteers in some localities the fact that from favor
tsm political purposes, the commissions in the now
regiments have been bestowed upon men who know no.
thing about the management Of soldiers instead Of their
being conferred upon who have seen service and
gained experience the field The appointment Of the lat
ter would inspire confidence and greatly facilitate enlist
ments is hopsdthat the execution Of this order win
do away with the old fogy regulation. which has
prevailed in tina Adutant Generals office, prohibiting
the promotion to commissioned office Of
private non-commissoned officer over twenty eight
years old. In both the regular army and volunteers
there many men competent to command who have
distinguished themselves and earned promotion by gallant
conduct but this peace establishment regulation bars
their promotion they happen to be over twenty eight,
although they may be in the prime Of life ana most vau
able as officers.
PRECAUTIONARY. MEASURES OF THE MILITARY AU-
THORTIES
It s certain that those whose duty il is TO direct from
this point the warlike movements have adopted such
precautionary will prevent premature dis
closures Of contemplated operations, and thus guard
against the disastrous effects from that OF ether
published or privately communicated statements The
wisdom OF this policy is commended by those whose
official positions have heretofore given them claim
TO be advised Of the objects and purposes Of the admns
tration. It months ago charged or believed that
through rebel spies in Washington the enemy was
Ia the constant receipt Of much valuable knowledge not
known to the loyal public But only few government
officials, whose patriotism il above suspicion,
be the possessors Of information the improper disclo
sure Of which would prove detrimental the bost in
forests OF the country.
GENERAL BURNsIDE's MOVEMENTS.
General Burnside has, it is believed, acbed his new
field OF operations and soon by the sole act Of his
own, announce his exact locality.
oFrIcEEs DISMISSED FROM THE ARMY
The following volunteer officers have been dismissed
from the service First Lieutenant Charles A. Doerr,
Forty fifth New York Volunteers Major James NJ Dewitt
and Captain Thomas II. Peto, Seventy second Pennsyva
mia Volunteers; Major j. H. Richardson, Seventh Mchi
gan Volunteers; Captain Joseph Bradley and Assistant
Surgeon R. C. Thompson, Firth New York Volunteers;
ouartermastcr Joseph Y Yates sixty New York
voun teers Lieutenant wareld, Seventh Pennsylvania
cavalry Lieutenant Joseph f. Lodge Third Pennsylvania
cavalry Lieutenant H. Dircks, Twenty ninth New York
volunteers Lieutenant Charles G. Greig Second Vermont
vountecrs Lieutenant Charles H. Chandler, Third Penn
sylvania cavalry; Captain Charles H. Gilman, Seventh
Maine Volunteers Captain C. s. Uthank, Fourth Ken
tycky cavalry: Captain Hobart, Fourth New York Vol
untcefss
ARREST OF DIsLoYALIsTs.
Eleven arrests were made at Fairfax Court House, on
Friday last Of parties known to be secessioniss, three
Of when were charged with having their possession
horses branded"U s." The balance were charged only
with treason arrested or General Popes
order No. IL. The parties all conveyed to Manassas
where they will have opportunity Of proving their
loyalty by subscribing TO the test oath and returning to
their homes, or else be conveyed our lines.
Last week q man named McCracken was arrested In
Pottsylvania county, Virginia and brought up TO the city
and sont the Old Capitol McCracken is engineer in
the rebel army, and it is said laid out the plan OF For'
Darling, the James river, and supcrntended s con
struction He had obtained furlough for ten days. and
while visiting Fredericksburg captured. He
mncnt rebels among them Characteristic from
Governor Smith OF Virginia.
On Saturday night two prominent citizens Of Baltimore
arrested in Alexandria. on board OF tho steamer
Planter arrival from that city. They charged
with utterng reasonable sentiments hurrahing for Jear
son Davis, and other very reasonable like conduct.
Last night squad Of cavalry proceeded to the resi-
dence Of Jesse Higgins, pooesvile, Montgomery
county Maryland and arrested him. he was brought to
the city at late hour and was at once sent to the Old
Capitol by the Provost Marshal. lie is charged with
holding communication with the rebels and forwarding
recruits to tho rebel army, by sending them the
Potomac, thence via Front Royal TO the rebel lines.
THE FORMATION OF NEGRO ASSOCIATIONS IN WASH
INGToN DENIED.
The National Re1ap denies the truth Of the para.
graph in the Evening Star. that the negroes Of Wash
ngton are organizing secret associations for the purpose
Of protecting themselves in anticipation Of riot and
mob by the laboring classes Of white men," The Re
publican says the story Is pure fiction
PARDoNED SOLDIERS MUsTERED INTO THE SERVICE.
About forty the soldiers recently pardoned from the
penentary under the provisions Of the act Congress
effect yesterday mustered into the Nineteenth
Indiana regiment and were taken to tho Soldiers Rc.
treat the depot, whence they TO bo forwarded
TO the regiment to-day but last night they made their
escape. Today guard Of the Tenth Now Jersey
engaged picking them up, and have already arrested
about twenty.
PRINTING THE TAX srAMrs
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue win tomorrow
determine the contracts for engraving printing and pre-
pairing the various tax stamps
EFFECTS OF THE HOT WEATHER.
The intensely hot weather Of tho last few days is drv
ing Of town all who get away. Washington be-
gins 70 wear it's wonted dogday appearance.
THE FRENCH FLEET IN THE GULF.
There 10 authority for smphatically denying the
truth Of the statement that Secretary Seward has
made strong rsmonstrancss to the French govern
rnent against the presence in the Gulf Of Mexico Of
formidable feet has any other such action repre-
scntsd been taken in the premises
CONSULAR APPOINTMENT.
Mr.. Duncan, ginaly from South Carolina, but now
known as a prominent citizen Of Berlin has been appoint
ed Consul 10 Hanover.