New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-14
to 20 in the absence of other legislation than
thst of the July session Of Congress.

pointed because OF his responsibility and fitness,
and after heavy frauds were discovered in the
purchase of vessels by Government agents. lie
was appointed first to buy only few vessels.
AfterWard he was retained to buy all The
vessels needed, lest by multiplying agents com
petition would spring up aud cause o rise ID
prices. The Secretary will give in his reply
full particulars of the purchase of every vessel.
and other information it is right the Senate
should have. The reply will be sent in IN
day or two.
THE DEPARTURE OF BURNsDE's EXPEDITION.
There is general JOY that the burnside Expe-
dtion sailed at once from Fortress Monroe, IN
stead of wasting week there. 1t is intmaied
in quarters not ill-inlcrmed that news of it
need not be looked for for week to come.
The secret of its destination is still well kent
THE RECOGNITION or HAYTI AND LIBERIA.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs
will soon report bill for the recognition of
Hayti and Liberia. The bill makes provision
for the appointment of Charge d'Af'airos TO
both of these countries, to be empowered TO
ENLISTED MINORS.
The Senate Military Committee will also
soon report bill to repeal the law making it
obligatory upon the Secretary of War to dis
charge from service all minors on proof of their
minority
TIE PAY or CiIAPLAlNS.
Also bill to reduce the pay of Chaplans of
volunteers 10 the pay of Chaplaius OF the rcgu-
lar army.
DEPARTMENT or KEY WEST.
A new military department has just been
constituted the Department of Key West,
consisting of Tortugas ana Fort Taylor. 1t
will be under command of Brig. Gen. brennan.
THE CASE OF GEN. McKNsTRy.
Gen. McKinstry Will be brought To trial at
st. LOUIS so soon Us his accounts have been
fully examined by the Committee now in ses-
sion there. He was arrested by order Of Gen.
Mcclellan. 1t is understood here that TIE
debts already audited by the Committee, cx-
coed 50, 600, eco. Gen. Fremont hod full law
full authority 70 contract these, and in his judg-
mcrt the military exigencies of the State of
Missouri required llm 10 90 so.
4 GREAT VICTORY NECESSARY.
Letters from distinguished Euglishmen and
Frenchmen, friendly to the United States, re-
ceiyed by late steamers, unite in saying that
the only way BY which this country can be
saved from foreign intervention, is by great
victory over the rebels. Well-known Ameri-
cans abroad, including Minister Sanford, write
TO the same effect. 4 forward movement,
they say, is our only salvation.
THE REPORTED VICTORY At BLUES CAP.
No official confirmation Of the victory at
Blues Gap by force from Gen. Kelly's
command, reported last Wednesday, hos yet
been received at headquarters. Ii the pub
lsbcd accounts bad any foundation ot all, it
must have been slight one.
TIE REPORTED DISPERSION OF MaEsniLLs
FORCE.
Nor has any official account Of the dispersion
Of Humphrey Marshall's force, which The
Louisciae Journal discreliis reached Nashng-
ton. The dispatch received by the President
was from generally Trustworthy Geographic
agent of the Government, but appears TO have
been drawn from the same source with the
newspaper accounts.
NEW REBEL FLAG.
A new rebel flag white cross upon red
ground. with stars above and below tie arms,
is sad to have made lis appearance at Nuns
sa,. Some think tint this is 10 fupertede the
Stars aud Bars altogether.
THE CONDUCT or TIE WAR.
The Committee on the conduct Of the war
held no session to-day. Tomorrow Gen. Ere
mont is to be examined at length. The exam
nation into Gen. Patterson's case developed
acts prciudicia to him, ind cOnfrmaiOry OF
tie public opinion of his conduct of the cam
paign.
OPENING OF ST. PAUL's.
St. Paul's Church was opened yesterday for
the first time since May Although Gen.
MONTGOMERY, who is Military Governor of the
,own, was present by invitation, the prayer
for the President of the United Statef was,
il is said. omitted from tie service. We hive
not vet heard of the arrest Of the dislo.al cx-
True PATRIOTISM.
Mayor Mckenzie OF Alexandria closed
speech at Union meeting there last week will
tie significant declaration that ii the ques-
ton must cone, whether we shall have liberty
or Slavery, let Slavery Co."
PERSONAL.
Gen. Butler il here.
tr T.,
N"uvoros, Nond'y Jan y. 1861.