The New York herald., 1862-03-06

the troops; but his labors were arduous ana ihc's
SAINT. His officers state that he was at work until
two to three O'Clock each morning. on 'n'
22d of February General Lander reviewed his wnoie
division and made eleven speeches TO his regiments ne
was necessarily exposed several hours On tho 2atn
he was ill., but recovered next day. Then orders were
received to prepare for q movement with all despatcn
and he could not induced to take proper rest on inc
morning of LIST inst he was taken in charge py the
physicians who administered anodynes to alay the ex'
crucating pains In his head and induce sleep He slept
twenty hours and rallied somewhat Sunday aftcr-
noon, but died at FIVE O'Clock p. NJ.
His last public act to promote Private Cannon Tor
his bravery Bloomery Gap, and his last public speech
was the following the presentation Of coors to the
Ohio Volunteers Colonel Candy on the 22d or
February
fag-this emblem Of the hopes prayers and devotion OF
those at home. Do not soil such memories do not be-
tray such trust Lot moan dastardy act disgrace
the fervor which it represents tho high faith which in
the donation OF this banner follows you TO battle. You
may think that it is only required Of you to hght that
some bright morning, with this gallant flag huDg OUT
bands playing our national airs, drums oeatang
to the chivslrous onset, you are to be iea 70 70
victory. Soldiers, much more demanded Oh
you. Remember that your adversaries are your
fellow citizens. Burn no dwellings, frishten no
women and children Go TO battle with noble thoughts,
high motives ana the consciousness that the eyes your
General are upon you Boar tho march seadfastly obey
orders cheerfuy, have no small pickering amongs your
selves Let the holy phrase comrades in battle, cause
you to live to respect and bear with each other.
Within the last twenty hours one gallant private las
been promoted bravery before the enemy. There;
fore have faith in yourselves and will and
you opportunities and see that you are reward
ed. Fellow soldiers of the sixty-sIxth regiment
transfer to you in behalf Of the donors, their gift
this flag Never desert 1t. Rally around 1t while you
alive; it shall you when dead and eacn
of you to live thousand years, believe that
YOU can find no nobler opportunity to die than boneah
its folds for liberty and the rights Of free government
and the cause 1t represents
impression has prevailed that differences had arisen
between General Lander and the General chief but his
bosom friends declare that no man loved and admired
Major General Mcclellan than tho lamented Lander
II is known that few much beloved by the Com
manding General.
THE ABOLITION FACTION.
Carl Schurz United States Minister Madrid left hero
this afternoon to mako speech to the German element in
New York favor Of the abolition faction. This "rule
or ruin" clique dies hard, but tho nexorabe logic Of
events is fast crushing these opponents Of the Union
policy Of the administration
CLOTHING DISTRIBUTED TO THE TROOPS.
The Fourth Michigan regiment, Colonel Woodbury.,
on Wednesday furnished with uniforms, their old
ones being out. The uniforms we're furnished by
government, and comprise portion Of their yearly
clothing quota. Eleven hundred pairs sof knit wooilen
stockings were distributed by the Sanitary Commission
srs to the Ninth Massachusetts, regiment Colonel Cass
Similar distributions to be made among other reg
ments.
CHANGE OF UNIFORMS.
Among regular army officers the proposed change ol
uniforms does not meet whfa Ignoring the sash and
epaulct excites general dsapproval marked change
in shoulder straps and it said will be recomended
strong objection the action Of the Board u in not al
lowing each army corps to arrange its own uniform As
the recommendations Of the Board have to be passed
upon by the Secretary Of War; is possible that o
them will be adopted II is evident however, from the
agitation Of the subject that somc essential changes In
uniform will be made Many urge that the present
style Of ocers' dress has too much tinse and glitter
about it, while others would make still snowy.
TIE REPORTED CIRCULATION OF COUNTERFEIT TREA.
sURY NOTES.
It is strongly suspected at the Treasury Department
that the report of the circulation Of counterfeit nve dollar
Treasury notes. which prevailed In New York few days
ago. erroneous and that there really such
erfsts in existence but that the either gno
rantly or designedy set adoat No evidence has ys
been obtained that any such counterfeit has been
by any expert banker. There reasons why such
stories might, from interested motives, be uttorod
Just on tho eve OF the opening Of the bids
for the engraving OF tho new issue Of Treasury
notes These bids are 10 be offered Tomorrow Nearly
all the leading engraving establishments in tho country
are represented here expectation Of the job Tho
preston among those engravers, as we'll as the officers
Of tho Treasury E that countore Treasury notes Of
any denomination yet been circulated The arrange
mcnts Of the department such to insure detection
Of any attempt at such fraud.
THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE REBELS BUCKNER AND
TILGHMAN.
United States Marshal Keycs, of Boston, who received
the rebels Buckncr and Tilghman Monday. and
signed them Fort Warren, k hero, and reports that
these rebels confident cf being exchanged for Major
General Banks who will be captured they believe
by General Johnston. Buckner is treated at present
prisoner OF war but ho is also fugitive from justice
there being an indictment for treason pending in Ken
lucky which found against him long before his
capture by General Grant.
DESTRUCTION OF THE FRENCH MINISTER'S REsIDENCl
By FIRE.
About two o'clock this morning the residence Of Coun
Mcrcier French Minister. at Georgetown Heights tool
fire from defective fuc, and was entirely consumed
The papers and vauabes were saved, but the ecgan
furniture was much damaged. The Fire Department
was hand and prompt assistance was rendered by th
soldiers This house was formerly occupied by th
Count sartiges.
EXAMINATION OF CADETS FOR THE NAVAL MEDICAL
CORPS.
board of medical officers will convene at tho Nava
Asylum Philadelphia, tho 17Ih instant, for the exami
nation Of candidates for admission to tho medical corps
OF the navy.
THE PUBLICATION OF FREMoNT's OFFENCE.
The publication Of the defence Of General Fremont pro
duces much excitement hero The Committee on tn,
Conduct Of the War state that the publication un
authorized by them.
COTTON CULTURE IN PORTUGAL.
Official information has beca received that the Portu
guese government dovotng its attention to the cuva
ton of cotton in its African possessions.
OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
The Committee OF tho House Foreign Relations have
the Mexican question under consideration. Mr.. Seward
s preparing for the committee valuable paper the
subject Of our commercial intercourse with Mexico
THE CASE OF GENERAL BLENxYR.