New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18

james River.
40 "' WasHrSGToS. Wednesday, Sept II, 1862.
GEN. HATCH WOUNDED.
Gen. Hatch arrived here to-day. He was wounded
in the right leg in the late battle
ARREST OF SPY.
The pckes near Edwards Ferry yesterday ar
rested j. p. Walker, suspicion of being Rebel
apy. He has been sent TO the Old Capitol prison.
HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS.
Very many applications sre made by ministers Tor
situations Hospital ChaplaDs; but a. there are no
vacancies, and no such offices to be crea'eo'
further opportunities are useless.
DlaECTORY OF SIGN AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS.
The Sanitary Commission, now IN session, is ABOUT
to undertake, with the approval OF the proper au-
thorites the preparation and publication at short
intervals of an accurate general directory, containing
the address and condition of every sick and wounded
soldier in the Government hospitals This timely
action of the Commission is we'll calculated 10 meet
the anxious inquiries OF tie public.
SURGEONS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES SENT TO
THE ARMY.
Demand YVES to-day made from tie headquarters
Of the army of the Potomac for surgeons and medi-
cal supplies, and Surgeon General Hammond bas ac-
cordipgly sent from Washington and caused TO be
sent from the Eastern cites, frsclass surgeons 10
the number Of 100. He has also dispatched thither
large train of medical supplies Immense hospital
accommodations being provided IN and around
Washington. Tie Hardwood Hospital encampment
at Corcoran's Farm already accommodates 1900 pa
tents, and DR.. Mitchell has been ordered to enarse
its capacity TO the nu uber Of 3 900 beds. DR.. Lu X
lev 10 preparing the % Cavalry barracks on Seventh
street for the reception OF 200 patients, and DR.
Webster of the Douess Hospital il engaged IN en-
larging the capacity Of that institution equiva-
lent number of beds.
ARRIVAL or 2 500 UNION PRISONERS.
gentleman arrived from Annapolis states that
three transports arrived there yesterday from the
James River. bringing $500 paroled Union prison
ers, including officers, teamsters suffers and black
Smiths Tue whole number in marching through tie
city to Camp Parole excited the sympathy of the et
zens because Of their tateed aud destitute condition.
Many of them were without shoes, bats or coa's. |
The Government, in view Of these facts, will doubt
Jess be prompt in relieving their necessities. The
civilians have reached Washington.
PAROLED PRISONERS AWAITING EXCHANGE.
1t is represented that the number OF paroed |
prisoners at the camp is between eight and eleven
thousand awaiting exchange. There are sboui
two thcusand sick and wounded in the hospitals.
RULES FOR NAVIGATING THE POTOMAC.
The guard vessels of Alexandria and Piuey Point /
In the Potomac River distinguished by a square
white flag with a red c.oss OF L" 81. Andrew" The
officers in command Of these vessels will furnlth tie
Naval Potomac pass to al masters Of vessels nav-
eating the river, after they shall have given proof
that they lawfully employed. Vessels entering
or departing from the river will be subject to deen
tion if ubprovided with pass. This pass must be
signed by Andrew A. Hsrwood, Commanding the
Fotilla of the Potomac River.
IMPORTANT ORDER TO MEDICAL INSPECTORS. |
Medical Inspectors Collum, Mussey aud Hum
phreys leave here today in accordance with the
following order:
sURGroS-GYvrEALs OvTrcs
s-In c,nIanction with Medical nsr ec,or. Nus-y apd
Humphrey d-,ied inquire into the sanitary con
di,ion Of the Army under the command OF agor Oegefs
Mcclellan. the manner 10 which he medical Office peroru
their dute tbe OF sappe. the action al factors
capable Of causing disease discomfort AID .nch othe points
you may be instructed by the Medical Inspector General
Appo 0nog sbors you will ~ anime every guent
battalion and battery, embraced within the command with
the inspection VI which you nay be chsrg-d
You viii ascertain the military and medical history, The
auber killed wounded IN battle the losses from dis
charges deseons and deaths, the number OF T-cfs re-
csiyed the prevailing nationality OF TIE men theif phE
and condition. and other circumstance CALCULATED
Be Of use In sanitary and medical statistic
You vii forward every Monday mornins 70 the Medical
Inspector Genera detail I'd report o. al your opes'ons o
the pnst week NOiHlhg bht INC hV'.
be permitted 10 eefe vita the es1sr trsnsua Of your
report.
You are not assigned 10 duty medical officer OF Gen
McClelan's army and wi the efoTe be eligible %
direct officers Of that command In tho cschsrse
Of their du les.
Your duties are those Of "n'pecion and report" and
though IL supposed that you will refrain fo giving
your advice the pe.nced or iu ceu when the ne
ce.sty Urgent functions extend no iuhe ana
unless therefore, under very great will be better
for YOU 70 report TO the Medical al,s def
cencies immediate correction The department
has every confidence In ths efficiency Of that officer and Is
brought his notice he will promptly apply the proper
remedy a. far as lice In bic power.
edics Iuspecor Colun viii divide the duties 10 bs per
foed gaing zach pector equal number Of army
corps upon which to report.
Nth the e1pression Of my conviction that your nvesti
PATTON. rsunot be beneficial to science and to the
service,
a.. Si very respectfully your obedient servant
WILLIAM A. HAMMOND, Surgeon General
Li..t Col. T. r COLLuS, Medicalnspector, Y. 5. "a.
Warrington, d. &.