New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-06
WASHINGTON Tu-sa day, Aug. $, 1859.

TIE ORDER FOR DRAFTING.
The order for drafting has been the topic OF de'
cus,ion in all circles, to-day. There Is some eH-
element on tie subject, but the opinion OF loyal
neo,le. generally, is that the order was necessary,
and will secure the nation from the perils surround
ina il. The Secessonisis all very silent.
STATE PRISONERS.
pr;soncrs Of state continually make their appear
ance at the Old Capitol prison. The Governments
has fully resolved to secure hostages for he SAFETY
Of Union citizens Of Rebel States who lie IN Rebel
prisons. Two prominent secessionsis oil A'eSan'
dria have been secured for this purpose. Eleven
ar,es,s were made at Fairfax Courthouse shon
time ago.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS EXPECTED SOON.
II is believed here that very important movements
are about to take place affecting the fortunes Of the
campsign.
NETWORKS QUOTA.
Governor Morgan and Thurow Weed arrived
this evening. The Governor says that New-forks
ouota of volunteers will be raised by the end
NJ next week. The Governor and MI. Weed have
been invited to be present tomorrow evening al Tie
war meeting.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
SURGEON A. X. Smith, formerly of the Army Of
the Potomac, has been appointed Medical Director
of Transportation at Philadelphia.
TRANSFER OF A HOSPITAL.
The Army Hospital at Portsmouth, under charge
Of Surgeon Sheldon, u. s. A., is transferred TO the
Navy Yard and will henceforth be under the charge
Of Dr. Wood, Surgeon OF the Navy.
TRANSFER OF A BRIGADE SURGEON.
Briyade-Sargeon Watson, formerly engaged on
board the Potomac Hospital boats, hss been ordered
TO Gen. Stargess command as Brigade-Sargeon.
REVIEW OF TROOPS BY TINE PRESIDENT.
The President reviewed the troops the Virgins
side of the Potomac, between Chain Bridge and
Long Bridge. lie was received by the troops ds-
Tending the capital with much enthusiasm.
THE WAR MEETING.
Much feeling is already being developed by the
expected national war gathering on Wednesday
afternoon The capital will be fully aroused, end
the event will give new ardor to the cause. Brig
Gen. John Cochrane will address the meeting.
ORDERED TO JOIN HIS REGIMENT.
DR.. Wm J. Hutchinson has been relieved from
duty at the Falls Church Hospital, and ordered to
do duty in his regiment.
THE CONFINEMENT CAMS Al fAihfaA Shhi'
YAkY.
Brigade Surgeon d. 7. Smith has taken charge Of
the conyalesceut camp at Fairfax Seminary in place
OF DIR. Armstrong now doing duty at FALLS Church.
ORDERED TO ST. LOUIS.
Surgeon B. T.. Freyer, formerly of Columbia and
Mount Pleasant Hospitals, has been ordered to s..
Louis.
EMPTY HOSPITAL BEDS.
Four thousand empty beds are now at the disposal
of the Medical Director in the hospitals about Wash
ngton, including churches
ARRIVAL OF OUR MINISTER TO SWITZERLAND.
Theodore S. Fay, the former T. S. Minister 10 Swift
zerland has arrived and yesterday had long audi.
ence with the President. Mr.. Fay represented our
cause as suffering severely in Europe on account ofths
poorly defined policy OF the Government but tho
moment we were willing to fight the issue on The
broad basis of human liberty the legons OF Central
Europe will give their sympathy to the csuse OF ne
Union. The President seemed to be deeply interest,"
ed when Mr.. Fay told him thai the longer the pres
ent struggle WAS prolonged for dominion and power
aud not for universal liberty, the weaker IN no
hearts OF the free Swiss would be tie Sympa by III
the Union.
ANOTHER TRAITOR IMPRISONED.