New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-04-03
on the lower Potomac, /. appears from The STAR
from which the story was copied, was mere invsn'

on the lower Potomac, !. appears from 7hs Star
from which the story was copied, was mere inVen'
TIE PUBLIC LAND SALE. 70 81
m. rrhsc lands 10 be sold next Summer embrace
+; washington Territory nearly 100000 AGREE, in
Kansas las, 900, and in Michigan ~ VVo acres a''
NAVAL ORDERS, rfsfa.. 'se
Commander George M. Ransom has been ordered
10 the command Of the steamer Mefcedits, and Act.
ing Master W. Z. Taylor has been ordered to the
same vessel. ~. , al, tr .sr .r
THE THIRD CAMPAIGN OF THE POTOMAC ARMY
GEN. McCLELLAN's PRELIMINARY REPORT
OF HIS MILITARY OPERATIONS AFTER THE
EVACUATION OF HARRIsON's LANDING. ri
The Republican contains the preliminary report Of
Gen. Mcclellan, dated October Is last, respecting
the military operations under his charge since the
evacuation of Harrisous Landing, which that paper
says was furnished by tho Government. Owing to
the absence Of full reports Of corps commanders,
simple outline Of the brilliant operations which re-
suited in the carrying Of the two passes, could at
that time with justice to the troops and commanders
be communicated.
In the course Of his narrative he says, the 18th
he received verbal message from Col Miles in
forming him OF the condition Of affaip. The mes
seuger stated that there was apparent Cor
the abandonment of Maryland flights, and though
Col Miles asked for assistance be said he cond hold
ont certainly two days. He directed the messenger
to make lis way back If possible, with the Infor-
nation that he was rapidly. approaching and would
undoubtedly relieve the place. He states, on the
10Th he was directed to assume command Of the
garrison al Harpers Ferry, but this order reached
lim after ell communication with the garrison had
been cut of. and he adde's ,.,rc
Before 1 left Washington, and while 1t was yet
time recommended to the proper authorities that
tire garrison of HaTpers Ferry should be withdrawn
via HagerstowD, TO aid in covering the Cumberland
Valley, or the taking up Of the pontoon bridge and
oNsrucng the railroad bridge, it should fall back
to the Maryland Highs and there hold its own TO
the last.
In this position il could have maintained itself for
weeks. Ii was not deemed proper " adopt either
Of these suggestions; and, when the subject was
Jeff 20 my discretion, 1t was too late TO do Anything,
except TO try TO relieve the garrison. directed
artillery to be frequently fired by our advanced
guards as signal 70 the garrison that relief was at
hand. This was done, and learn that our firing
was distinctly heard at Hsrper's Ferry, and that
they were thus made aware thst we were approach
ing rapidly. IL was confidently expected that this
place could hold out until We had carried the noun
tains and were in position 70 make detachment
for its relief, etc s.t ~.
He concludes az follows: While il gives me pleas.
ure to speak Of the gallantry and devotion Tie
officers and men generally displayed, through this
conflict fcoi X necessary 10 mention that some OF
the officers and men skuked from their places until
the battle was over. Death on the spot must here
after be the fate of all such towards, and the hshds
OF the military commanders must DO strengthened
with all the power Of the Government 70 in'ict II
summarily. The easy and disaraeefol surrender OF
Hsrpers Ferry deprived INV operations OF results
which would haye formed brilliant sequel 70 the
sibstsntisi and gratifying success already related
\ Had the garrison held out ~ hours longer !
should, in ali PROBABILITY, have captured tina: part
of the eneiny's force engaged Ia she attack on
MARY land Rights while the whole gsrris0n--romr
~ 600 stfong-could have been drawn 70 re-enforce
ne on tho day Of the decisive battle, Certainly on
the morning Of the 18th. would thus have been In
| posiiion 70 have destroyed the Rebel army. n.
| Under the same circumstances, had The besieeing
! force on the Virginia side 1t HarpeTs Ferry not
been withdra wn, would have had IS BOO or 40 oOO
Iess men 10 encounter st Ahtictsm. and must have
destroyed or captured all opposed TO me. AS u
was. had 10 engage an army fresh from q recent
and, 70 them, great victory. and to reap tho dis
| advantages Of their being freshly and beautifully
supplied with ammunition and supplies:
| The objects aud resuts of this bilef campaign
NAV be summed up Ls follows: In the beginning
of the month Of September the safety Of tho Ma
tiona Capital was seriously endangered by the pres.
ence OF VICTORIOUS encuy, who soon after crossed
into Maryland, aud then directly threatened Wash.
ingtOu ara Baltimore, while they occupied the soil
Of loyal State. and threatened annvasion Oh rem
sylvanis. nlf. g.1 ua O.. ID
! The Army of the Union, inferior in numbers
weared by long marches deficient in various sup
| plies, worn out by numerous battles the last o,
which had not been successful, fret covered by its
! movements the Important cities OF Washington and
Baltimore. sben boldly attacked the victorious
enemy in their chosen strong position, and drove
them back with al :neif superiority OF numbers
into the state OF Virginia, thus saving the loyal
state from INVASION and rudey dispeiiing the Rebel
d. cams Of carrying the war into our country, AND
! subhsfing upon our resources.
| Thirteen guns and 50 colors, more than 1900
sLana Of small arms and more than wv prisone %
were the trophies which attest the success OF our
arms. Rendering thanks TO Divine Providence fof
its blessing uron our exertions, ciose this bret
report beg only to add the hope that the army
efforts for the cause in which we arc engaged Nll
be deemed worthy to receive the comIlendation OF
the Government and The country. .t.
a. o-a.- CAPTURE or ANOTHER PRIZE.
Commander Armstrong, senior officer Of the biok-
AIDE off Wilmington, reports tbsttbe English schooner
Mary Jane Of Nassau, cleared for Halifax attempted
TO run the blockade and enter the port Of Whining
ton on the morning of the 31th Of March. ., She was
oyerhauled BY The Us. gunbcst Sioant yernon, ard
captured o She carried the Britain dag. Her cargo
eousists OF salt and soap besides, she has several
bs.ps Of coffee snd one barrel OF whisky. The mas
teri mite and passengers had been sent on IN toe
vsssay 10 Ney-York. no .asiar ngn III! BIO d
ooo,,.y.s MARITAL PROCEEDINGS SET ASIDE. q
BY order Of the War Department tho proceedings
Of te coaIts- rial An the cases OF Coi@Fnck and
Lieut.. Col. Armstrong of the lzslh Psnnsyivsnia
younteers dismissed for rsfusingt to obey OH Older
requiring them 70 AXE fsquistion for dress coats,
their regiment being supplied with blouses have
been set aside, ana loss officers return TO their CON-
oland. 1000 o. 900 IaI oW. i.oia Rni i' d
Ia ics ...s q. rt = i.5G- III o1 o. ,Is' oil