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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-28
TIE FIFTEENTH MANE REGIMENT.

IlUf haT7IaNs 1--WE
The l-th Maine Regiment arrived at Portland t.orl
August, yesterday aud embarked On board The ship
Great Republic.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-28
To tie Associated Press.
wAsnIysToN. TLundsy F.b e, iao,
A MAGNIFICENT TENDER ny THE KING OF
SIAM RESPECTFULLY DECLINED.

HssHISGToN, ILuudsy feb ~, 10!
A MAGNIFICENT TENDER ny THE KING OF
SIAM RESPECTFULLY DECLINED.
The King Of siam, in bis letter accompanying val
liable presents, ssys elephants are regarded as the
mos, remarkable Of tho large qnadrupods by the
Americans that if any one has MI elephants tnsk
of large i've and will deposit it in any public place,
the people come by Thousands, crowding TO see it,,
saving il il wonderful thing. For tins and other
reasons, he offers send elephants to be let loose %
increase and multiply in the Continent Of America.
Tho President, in his reply remarks:
"Ilis Government would not hesitate to avail
itself Of 10 eeneods oier, # the OBJ were one
which could he made ci,ably usoi,l Ia tie pres-
ept condition OF tie United States. Our political
condition. however dOes not reach Ia ltuic 20 low
as 10 favor tue multiplication oil the elephant, ano
steam on lAnd well n On water bar been our best
aud most efficient agent Of transportation III internal
commerce.
TIE NATIONAL FOUNDRY.
Senator Wilson's bill, reported by him from tho
Military Committee today amended, retains the
NAN features for the establishment Of National
Foundry, provides for the selection Of site oil the
Underwater of Hudson River Eow-iork Harbor,
and appropriate 81 900 coo for tie erection Of build
Ings and other expenses incurred under the act.
GEN. SCOTS MEXICAN ArPOiAiMENr.
Ii IL understood that the nomination OF Lieut. Gen
OFT as Minister Extraorjipary 70 Mexico, made by
tie President recently in view Of Tie foreign compi-
c lions in That country, Las been withdrawn. tic
nosi intimate friends Of Gen. Scott Say that while
the high honor sought to be conferred
he is reluctant 10 undertake sueh duties on account
only Of the prcBc 1t stale Of BIZ health.
On THE RETIRED LIST.
Col. Bealc lot Cavalry, Mayor Chandler 9TH In
faniry, aud Major Underwood 18th lni'mtry have
been placed Oh tie retired list by order OF the War
ID rpArtmont.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-28

Major Kimball, who lei fho brilliant eaaree on
Roanoke Island, was formerly OF Woodsock' ana ""
publisher OF The HooGs,ock Asc, 0! that place. no
vast captain IL the army during the .dsA''-n "~s
aud wla Cen. SOFT daring the eatire +a'"
Vera Cruz t. the c.ty OF Mexico, and was o'v'
Iaor lor gallant co.auci at the eA''e 81 Vn''"''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-28
Yhe COnGscatiOn of Rebel Property
THE SUBSTITUTE FOR mr.. TRUMBULl'S BILL
A Present rendered by the King Of Siam.
GRACEFUL DEcIINATlON BY THE PRESIDENT
General SCOTS Mexican Appointment.
OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN.
EXECUTIVE ORDER no. 9 IN RELATION TO

EXECUTIVE ORDER no. IN RELATION TO TIE
STATE PRISONERS.
Wan DEPARTMENT, WAWrvGToS CITY,
1horsdsy, Feb. q, 1861
1t Is ordered First, That Special Commission
Of two persons Of military rank and the other In civil
life be appointed to eIai the Of the State Prisoners
remaining the military custody Of the United States and
determine whether in view Of the public safety and the
.ns rebellion they should be discharged remain In mill
sry custody or be RENTED to the civil tribunals for trial
Second: That Msor-0en. John A Dix commanding In Bal
,moe. and the Hon. Edwards Penspont Of New York he
aud they hereby appointed Commissioners for the pur
toned aud they authorized to eIsmins
hssr and determine the aforesaid pGvfe AMI In
ton they may sppont and make full report TO tho War De-
psrtment. BY order Of the President,
EDWIN ~. STANTON, Secretary Of War.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
AN ORDER FoR DRAFTING.
officers and lsldlRs 10 b Pfonstsd iss CAL
lant COHauet, ~
order Calling for miIitia from the Sew
eral states.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Warrington, d. G., August 4, 1862.
Ordered, first That draft OF three hundred
thousand BE- Immediately called into the service
Of the United States, to serve for nine months,
unless sooner discharged. The Secretary Of
War will assign the quotas to the states and
establish regulations for the draft.
Second. That II any State shall not, by the
18th Of August, furnish its quota Of the sddi.
tonal three hundred thousand volunteers au.
thorized by law, the deficiency Of volunteers
In that State will also be made up by special
draft from the militia. The Secretary Of War
will establish regulations for that purpose.
Third. Regulations will be prepared by the
War Department, and presented TO the Presi
dent, with the object Of securing the promotion
| Of officers Of the army and volunteers for merri
torious and distinguished services, and Of pre-
| venting the nomination or appointment in thu
military service Of incompetent or unworthy
officers. The regulations will also provide fol
Kidding the service Of such Incompetent person.
ss now hold commissions.
BY order Of the President:
EDWIN M. STANTON
:. Secretary of War
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
From the Peninsula.
RECoNNOIssANCE TOWARDS PETERS.
BURG. .
.ACAvALRY CHARGE UPON THE ENEMY
THEY BREAK AND RUN
THE hERRIAAC No. NOT READY TO
CONE OUT YET.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY

HEADQUARTERS ARMY or THE PoToMAC,
August 4, 1862.
Ever since The firing upon our shipping, al
the mail boat landing, by the enemys . batteries,
our troops have occupied the opposite shore.
Yesterday, reconnaissance was made from
that point back into the country, 70 within
fourtsen miles of Petersburg. Il was con-
Quoted by Col. Averill, and composed Of $50 Of
the Fifth United States, and $50 Of the Third
Pennsylvania cavalry with four companies Of
the First Michigan infantry, Captains Custor
and Bowen, OF McClellan's staff. accompanying
them. At Cox's Mills. five miles from the
river, they encountered the Thirteenth Virginia
cavalry, drawn up In line. Our men charged d
on them, when they broke aud ran.
They drove them to their sncampment al
Sycamore Church, two and half miles further,
where they again formed, but where inglori.
ously put to flight. leaving behind all their
tents. camp equipage, and commissary stores,
which our troops gathered together and burnt
The rebels had two horses killed, six men
wounded. aud two taken prisoners. Our loss
was one horse killed.
Alter securing the country short distance
further, they returned to the river.
There Is no further evidence of rebel gun
boats on the river this side of Fort Darling.
Information received here goes to show that
the New Msrrimac will not be ready to operate
for three weeks yet.
Two ol the gunboats were yesterday after
noon engaged in shelling the opposite shore
above City Point o..
The health Of the troops has improved ever
since they began to receive fresh vegetables,
which was ordered 10 be issued to them by
General Mcclellan.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
Correspondence oil the Associated Press J
NEAR LITTLE WASHINGTON, Va,

Correspondence oI the Associated Press !
NEAR LITTLE WASHINGTON, Va,
August 3, 1862.
A field Officer, with an escort conveying sick
from Front Royal hithsr, was fred upon by q
small party Of guerilias, Wednesday night, q
few miles from here, and In the immediate
vicinity Of house guarded by some Of our
troops The shots were harmless.
The route between Front Royal aud Win
chester has been abandoned for trains and
travel, excepting under strong escort, so trou-
blesome had the gusrillas become; aud Il
appears they are now transferring their deeds
OF "heroism" TO this side
Gen. Geary's scouts last night brought 10
three prisoners Of war from the mountains.
According to their own confession, they are
returned rebel soldiers. The object OF the
scouting party was 70 examine O reported
mountain pathway north Of Thornton's Gap
where the rebels were raid to communicate
bstween Luray valley and this region, as well
ss TO rOut any predatory bands found there
The enterprise was successful.
In pursuance of the Presidents orders, a day
was appropriated in memory Of the late ex-
President Van Buren. All the Infantry and
artillery Of the second corps assembled iu al
extensive field. The orders were read, ono
funeral airs played by the bands. Gen. Bank,
made few brief introductory remarks. Flag
were displayed NJ half mast and battery
Napoleon guns fred the usual relief
The arrival Of General Pope was announce,
during the field ceremonies. aud his appear
ance was anxiously watched. but he did no
leave his quarters. Subsequently all the gene
raj Oficera paid their respects to him, and ha
u pleasant interview.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05

NEWS IN WASHINGTON AND VrCINIrY.-A mum.
Der Of persons have recently voluntarily taken
the oath Of allegiance. They were doubtless
Influenced by the reports that Government was
about To thus test the patriotism Of our citizens
b. Wheat, W. q. Taylor and DR.. J. B. John
son we're arrested In Alexandria Sunday night,
and have been brought here.
Several citizens Of Fairfax county arrested
under Gen. Pope's orders and taken 10 Spring
field Station have been released. Considerable
excitement exists in Alexandria and neighbor.
hood in consequence Of these proceedings.
John A. Kasson, Esq, having been nOmina-
ted candidate for Congress Of the Fifth District
of Iowa. left the city yesterday to enter upon
the CANVASS General Skinner has been placed
temporarily in charge Of the position just vaca
ted by the former M First Assistant Postmaster
General.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
GEo. ID. RUGGLES,
Colonel and Chief OF Staff

CorroN IN ILLINOIS. The efforts made to iu-
troduce cotton culture in Illinois are attended
with encouraging results. A correspondent Of
the Chicago Tribune, writing from Golden, in
that State, says:
Cotton and tobacco have been planted in
southern Illinois to considerable extent this
year, and the cultivation Of these articles will
be largely increased, as year after year proves
the proftableness Of their production. There
ar some fine cotton fields within six miles OF
this place. and, after considerable inquiry,
All led to believe that this part Of The State
(southern Ilinois) will send 5000 bales to
market this year. l have heard the crop estt.
mated ~ high rs 900 bales.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
[PUBLIc-No. 1881

AN ACT TO amend an act entitled can act to
prohibit the sale of spirituOus liquors and In.
toxIcating drinks in the District Of Columbia
In certain cases." approved August nth,
eighteen hundred and sixty.one.
Be il enacted by lhe Senate and House OF Rep.
resealatipes of The United States of america IN
Congress assembled, That any person offending
against the provisions Of the act entitled i" An
aot to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors
and intoxicating drinks In tho District of Co
lumbiain certain cases" approved August nth,
eighteen hundred and sixty. one, may be tried
before any justice of the peace for the Dis.
trict Of Columbia, and, upon conviction, shall
pay a fine Of twenty dollars, or in default of
such payment, shall be committed to the jail
In Warrington county, in the District of Colum-
bia, for thirty days. an
Sec. 2. And be Il further enacted, That any
person licensed, or who shall hereafter be II.
censsd, to sell spirituous liquors or Intoxicating
drinks within said District, who shall suffer on
The national Republican., 1862-08-05

The CANAL AT VICKsBURG.-Thare is intelli.
gence from the Mississippi fiotila that the ca.
nal, which WAS intended to change the course
u the Mis- 'issippi aud make Vicksburg an "in
land town." has been abandoned and the ne
grOrs have returned TO their masters. This Is
unfortunate. The project has failed, however
simply because nature was not disposed To aid
us. Had the Mississippi risen as is usual at thi'
season Of the year the course OF the river would
have been directed through the canal and tn.
intended object accomplished. All the labor
IL not lost however, TOR the ditch remains, an,
the first good ireshet will settle the business
for Vickslurg-N \. Ub,n. Advertiser
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
CITazENAARoUsE
-+ss,r.Hs,I%'.'
GREATwAR MEM4fN0
Eass krsnt Of the Capitol,
On Wednesday Evening, Aug. 6, al 6 o'clock,
.''' llxtsad Of, q heretofore Published.
Citizens Of the District OF Columbla,

The merchants and business men generally
are expected 10 CLOSE their stores and places Of
business st four O'Clock, 20 that all principals
and clerks, may have time TO prepare for the
great demonstration.
A. four O'Clock q salute Of 81 guns will be
commenced from the Capitol grounds, and the
bells Of the city will be rlng
The Marine Band, instead Of playing In the
usual place. will occupy stand on the eastern
front Of the Capitol. e.. :"
A place has been especially prepared FOR
ladies, and a committee will be In attendance
to conduct them to their seats. mn pa
Il ip understood that the President and his
Cabinet will be In attendance and occupy prom.
ioent seats upon the platform, and that the meet.
Ing will bs graced BY the brilliant display Of
large number Of distinguished military and
naval ohiosrs. a., .; .
The speakers for the occasion already en-
gagged, are Hon. George S. Boutwell,, Commits
sioner Of Internal Revenue; Hon. Leonard
Swett of Illinois; Hon. r. W. Thompson, oi
Indiana; Senator Harlan, Of Iowa, and others
BY order Of the Committee Of Arrangements
SAMUEL &. DoUoLAss,
Secretary.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
Capture Of q Valuable Prize,

NEw ioRK, Aug. 3.-The u. S. gunboat Mag.
nolia, which arrived here this afternoon with
the prize steamer Memphis, report, that ON
the 3lst Oi July, in latitude 80 80, longitude
1897. she captured this steamer, under com.
mand of Capt. Cruikshnnk, from Charleston
for Liverpool, having run the blockade on
the evening OF the 9th. The Magnolia put II
prize crew on board of the prize and accom-
panied her 10 this port. The Memphis is IA fine
propeller Of 500 tons, only four months old.
She was built on the Clyde, and is Of 250
horse power She has cargo OF 1870 bales
of Sea Island cotton on board. She has gone
to the navy yard Some time since this steamer
ran the blockade of Charleston with cargo OF
ammunition from Liverpool.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
FROM FORTRESS MONROE
ARRIVAL OF REBEL PRISONERS
Later From .ve,Ubern, ~. q.
AFFAIRS AT RFOI,K.

Corr e.pOndence OF the A,soolat. Il Press
FORTRESS MONROE Aug. 2.-Ths mail boat
from HarrisOn's Landing brought down seven.
teen rebel prisoners 10 day. Last night there
were two regiments OF regulars ssnt across the
river opposite the Landing, and had all the
trees cut away on the ground where the shell
ing was done the night before, and burned all
the buildings on what is called the Rufin
Plantation, and destroying every thug in that
vicinity that could shelter the rebels In their
night operations
Nothing has been heard today from the gun.
boats which are up the river.
Last evening guard, while on duty, was
shot in the leg on one OF the streets OF New
bern. His name was N. J. Calvin, OF company
G, Twenty third Massachusetts regiment. He
fired twice on his assailant, and captured Que
prisoner. Whsn making fast 10 the second the
sergeant OF the guard appeared and relieved
him.
The shot being fred from house aud being
the fourth attempt 70 murder guards stationed
TO protect property, and from the same quar-
ter, created great excitement Gen. Foster
concluded TO put o stop To such murderOus as
saults, and caused q thorough search Of oil
hsbitations in that neghborhood, making ar
rests OF all suspicious characters, who were
lodged In Jail. The Twenty. third regiment
acting under orders, with great regularity
removed oil the furniture from the domicils
thereabouts. and in an incredibly shorI space
Of time, six or seven OF the adjacent house,
were entirely demolished. All we'll minded
people declare that the destruction OF these
domicils Ia q righteous judgment upon the In
habitants tor harboring such Iniscreants.
Colonel Kurtz has arrested three New York
burglars, who have been carrying on their ne
farious operations In Newbern for some time
past.
The Norfolk Union was today suppressed
by order of General Viels for publishing Q
burlesqus proclamation calculated to bring
Commodore Goldsborough into ridicule.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
Another Rebel steamer.

Correspondence Of the Phladelphia Exchange.
BARBADOS, July l2.-The British steamer
Scotia, (202 tons,) arrived here the Sth instant,
from Liverpool the 10th ultimo, via Queens-
town llth, Madeira and St. Vincent. She took
on board, al this port, about $50 tons coal,
which was supplied by merchant at about IS
per ton from vessels in Carlisle bay. She con.
sumes about sixty tons per day. She has on
board crew of thirty y.three persons aud four
passengers, two Of the latter, named Maxwell
aud Carlton, said TO be Southerners; also, a
man named Mcdowell, Of Belfast, said TO be
the owner.
He was formerly merchant Of New Orleans.
She has on board cases Of boots shoes, cloth
Ing, DC. and according to the statement Of one
OF the crew, it Is the intention of the Captain
(Elstace) to proceed to Nassau and take on
board the cargo of the steamer Southerner at
that port, consisting of fire arms and other
contraband articles, and attempt to run the
blockade for Charleston or Savannah, having
on board pilot for one Of those ports.
The Scotia while here, has been painted en-
tirely white, has two smoke stacks, fore and
aft. also white, and sits rather low In the wa
ter. Information has been given 10 the United
States Consuls at Havana and ST. Thomas, by
mail, OF these facts. Ths steamer Scotia
raised the rebel flag when she lefl Queenstown,
and several times at sea. E.G.
P.S.-July IL, p. m.-The Scotia sailed this
afternoon for Nassau, flying the rebel flag.
The captain Of the Scotia threatened the cap
tain Of an American barque. which sailed TO-
day for Philadelphia, that IL he fell In with
him at sea he would burn bis vessel. E. G..
The national Republican., 1862-08-05

ARRIVAL OF CoNrRABANDs. The boat from
Aquia Greek yesterday afternoon brought up
over y hundred contrabauds, who are princi,
pally from Caroline county, Virginia. Many OF
them have been away from their homes for a
considerable time. They were sent to the
creek On Saturday last. On their arrival here
they were ut once directed to the contraband
quarters at tho Mcclellan barracks Among
| them are persons of all hues, ages, and sizes
in cluding sprinkling Of infants barely weel
| old. The women, for the most part, lugged th,
children, Indian fashion, and the men bore oI
their shoulders immense bundles Of baggage
| Star, OF last eueninJ.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05

YELLOW FEVER We are glad to see, in the
h.st i-sue "l the Norfolk Union an emphatic
denial Of The story, going the rounds Of the
press, that th" yellow fever IL prevailing In
Norfolk. The Union says:
ave have made diligenL and especial en-
quiry ol some Of the most prominent physi-
cians here, and we are positively informed thai
prospect, or fear, or belief even, that there vii
be any yellow fever here this season. Tn,
city is always one OF the most healthy of any
IN the world, and this season It IL not onl,
perfectly healthy, but unusually So"
This will give relief 10 many-nn anxiou
heart in the loyal States
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
Arrival Of tho Steamer Northern Light.

New YORK, August 4.-The steamer North
ern Light has arrived from Aspinwall with
1857 500 In specie from California.
The newe from the Isthmus and South Ameri.
90 10 unimportant. Panama was still excited
and the bishop had removed all the church or.
namsnts 10 safe places, to prevent their falling
into the hands Of N0squera. The military had
seized all the muskets and ammunition belong.
ing to the police force, and Panama would
probably soon be under military govern
ment
Valparaiso dates TO July I'd, and Callso to
July 18th, are received by this arrival.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05

PROMOTIONS IN THE REBEL Army Brigadier
General J. f. B. Stenart to be major general Of
cavalry.
Colonel Fitzhugh Lee, Of the First Virginia
cavalry, to he brigadier general.
Colonel Hays, of the Eleventh Louisiana regi.
ment to be- brigadier general.
Brigadier General Wade Hampton has been
assigned to the brigade OF cavalry.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
Communicated
lLnklFnAsla

MR. EDToR Is it proper for the railroad con,
ductOrs, In weather like thi-, 10 detain train
Of dozen cars and five hundred passengers,
during the fmall hours 0i the night, every few
miles, before reaching city, 20 NJ to lose
connections for the purpose OF picking up milk
and eggs2
would like TO have practical an, wer from
the conductors of the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore railroad. NOT
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
AnotApr BrilliantAc achievement
VI of Psps's Army.
~ A hsh upa OnaGs Gsut-Hous.
11svsn Of the enemy KILLED and Fiuy-
two taken Prl00ners.
RAILROAD q TELEGRAPH DEsrRo YRD
HEADQUARTERS AMY OF VIRGINIA,
-saa-ss sza- AURUNe S-0Nm

HEADQUARTERS AMY or VIRGINIA,
- s-sz- August S-SN. m, 1aszsss
To Moor General Halleck: ........ .......
The reconnoitering column under General
Crawford crossed the Rapidan and passed for
ward to Orange Court House yesterday and
took poasession Of the town, which vas occu-
pied by two regiments Of the susay's cavalry
under Gen. Robertson. Eleven Of the enemy
were killed and flity.tws taken prisouers
Among he latter one major, Two captains and
two lieutenants. Our loss was two killed and
three wounded.
The enemy retired in such haste as to leave
their wounded In our hands. The railroad
and the telegraph line between Orange Court
House and Gordonsville we're destroyed.
IL JOHN PorE, Major General.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05
Resr0rd for DeserterS.
llEADoUARrERs Army OF VIRGINIA,

llEADQUARrERs Army OF VIRGINIA,
NEAR SPERRyvILLE, Va,
August 4th, 1862
First Lieutenant Winfield Sempson, Of com
pany X, One hundred aud second New York
volunteers, and Lieut.. Vim. Ellen, of company
A, Twen,y-seventh regiment Pennsylvania vol
untsers, are reported by their colonels and
commanding generals as having deserted the
service, the usual reward will be paid for
their apprehension.
By command OF
Major Gen. POPS
GEO. d. RUGGI.Es,
Colonel and Chiei Of Stall
The national Republican., 1862-08-05

Col. CORCORAN.--It Ia understood that the
prisoners sent from Fort Del aware are TO be
considered as exchanged only IL Col. Corcoran
IL released, aud II that gallant officer is still
retained they are all TO return.
The total number OF rebel prisoners in our
hands at the present time Is said to be $500,
All aggregate which vastly exceeds the number
OF our men held by the Southern authorities.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The national Republican., 1862-08-05

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The national Republican., 1862-08-05

GIN. PoPE's HEADQUARTERS,
August 4, 1862. -
Information from varioas sources tends 10
confirm the belief that the enemy have really
evacuated Richmond. and taken up the south
bank Of the James river az the line Of theil
defences.
The rebel cavalry under Gen. Robertson an
believed 10 have been withdrawn from the She
uandcah Valley, leaving that part OF the coun
try to the defence Of the guerllas alone.