The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-10-09


RAN alive dead have been an observer OF matters
department fer more than two years. and am con
WINGED that the course marked out above the only se
one commander. This Is the most diicut OF All the
military departments to manage properly. and the honor
is all the greater 20 man who will be successful.
The board for examining candidates for commissions
in negro regiments still In session. The catechism OF
the applicants is exceedingly rigid
ST. LOUIE, Oct. l, 1868.
Prosret of Change in General SchofeM
Aiming N1roes-Hs Declares in Favor Of the Policy
Arrat of Militia Colonel for Drifting Oa Union Peo-
ple-Yhs District sf ArkaRsas-Poli'icol Matters in the
wes-HosS the Psople Talk about Ms Nert Presidency
wAom they Faror-Imp0ranee Of the Ohio Election, de-
The radicals in this city waiting with anxiety to
hear OF removal OF General Schoeld Many OF them
speak with the confidence Of their prospects Of
success but they evidently somewhat uncertain IN
their minds. They will make strong effort. and
their delegation 10 Washington is doubt hard at work
this moment The special kilograms 10 the st. Louis
papers say that the President showed yesterday dpo
sion inquire carefully the real OF grievance
before he made any change This proper, and viii re-
ceive tho commentator Of ALL He will no doubt ind
abuses existing but he will also discover that the
radicals making capital several out Of very
small affairs At headquarters there appears TO be no
apprehension OF change Of commanders.
Application has been made General Schoneld for su
tn0rity negro IN
Missouri Three regiments have already been raised
here and sent the rendezvous at Helena, Arkansas
General schoaeld addressed letter to the War De-
partment on the subject gives IL his opinion that
the negroes worth the government az sole.
than to their masters slaves. He recommends that
authority be given 70 enlist all such able bodied blacks in
Missouri may desire enter the SERVICE masters
TO receive receipts therefor which may be made the
basis Of claim against the governments. Those who
give undoubted proof OF loyalty 10 receive as in
Maryland and those who cannot establish their claims
are to have no redress THIS complete reruation OF
the charge that General Schoed Is not ready TO afford
assistance tho project Of filling the army with negroes
propose enlistment Of all the able bodied negroes 10
step in advance of many who claim TO BIO radical.
One Colonel James Moss, Of Platte county has been
making himself notorious. Flo recently received author
ty from Governor Gamble arm the enrolled militia in
Platte county and OF went to work. He armed tho
returned rebel soldiers bonded dsloyasts and dis
armed oil Union men who had any weapons whatever.
Not content with this he commenced driving out Union
families and seizng destroying their property. From
Platte county alone than hundred families have
been expelled. As Gen. Schoaeld received official
OF Col Moss proceedings no ordered his arrest
Col Moss expected here In custody IN day or two.
He will either DO put trial here sent to Washington
" DO dealt with by the War department 10 difficult to
understand how q man SO VIGOROUSLY dsloya a. Moss
could receive commission from any authority. He was
OF the members Of the Missouri Convention Of 1891,
OF the Uuion. In the early times he was
an open and avowed seccssonst, and made earnest
speeches urging that Missouri be taken out Of the Union
Hc has protested TO change OF his sentiments and
Is strong friend OF the secession movement as
There are too many men Of his belief holding office In
Missouri II the Union Is worth anything II would
Its Offices should BIO in the hands Of friends rather
than enemies.
reported by parties from below that the d,s let OF
Arkan yhic has adnuR era
viii be placed in command Of Brigader General Thayer.
The district stil belongs TO tho Department Of the
mander Of tho Department Of the Tennessee l doubt
II the anomalous condition exists anywhere else N
country II expected that the troops themselves
will soon be returned To the Command OF General Soho
ned General HAY will carry 10 the command OF that
district ability second to that OF very few officers In
the army. Entering the Colonel Of the First Ne
braska infantry and Of tho rst to report here for
duty the autumn of 1891, he has borne honorable
part nearly all the great battles 10 the valley OF the
mississippi. He was in General Lew. wslsces
division at Shiloh and Donelson, and In General
upon vcssburg He knows Eastern Arkansas thorough.
ly. and will do honor TO tho government In his
administration OF Affairs there. General Steele viii pro-
badly In person TO the Army OF the Tennessee but
bis troops expected 10 remain In Arkansas
In the midst Of politics are not entirely forgotten.
In this state they Of much more importance than the
itself, ard the attack upon Geueral Schoded by tho
radicals Is than hlf the result Of political designs
The election in this state docs n1t occur until ecenber
and therefore too far or TO show lively CANVASS az
yet Yesterday asked OF the radicals how the cleo
tion was likely 10 go' He nforned mo that the conser
NATIVES would be badly beaten that they would
never be hoard OF again. This seemed 10 be
uttered in earnest. and doubt such the case.
little later met conservative chap and asked tho same
question. "Why do you askf'' said he; eve shall beat
the abotonsts clean out OF sight, Not ~ tn m will
ft his head after the election The tacments Of
gentlemen could by no means be called concur
rent testimony The truth Is the election Is 20 FAR OF
that Il Is impossible TO givo reasonable guess as 10
events preseS the chances appear
about even, with small balance OF probabilities In favor
OF the conse natives
Edeavoriug DO alive to tho great questions Of the
day have listened with eagcrress during the past
weeks for the opinions OF the people In regard to the
coming Presidential race. ! have been through the
States Northwest and find hut few expressions
the matter. otentimes have asked the question direct
In order q reach the point ana at Others have led up TO
II gradually. The case be easily stated. Tho peace
democracy appear 10 be united on Seymour, or New
York. though they would be ready 70 drop him for any
ness In their I havo failed 10 discover that
Seymour is enized as great man, or one
ssracty ana impartay The cause OF the feeling in hts
favor from his being AIN ~ the only man who has
thus FAR embodied his principles IN public letters and
measured hs strength so slightly against that OF
the administration There distinction made between
the extremists OF toe vsaldgham and Pugh order and
The rder men like Seymour The difference Is largely
In favor of the latter have hoard other Of tho
stripe mentioned available, and equally With Sey
few OF the more hot headed spesk Of valsndg
ham entitled 10 the honors Of nomination for pres
don't but among the more sensible vauandshaIn Is held
unpopular.
Mcclellan but they generally n the selection
OF q military man. Tho recollection OF experience
with military Presidents In times past does not at
oil satisfactory They express belief that they havo
had enough OF during the present administration and
wish ~ few things as possible that may remind thcm Of
Il tn future = reason adduced In favor OF General
Mcclellan after The sposa " the question Of his ability,
Is his popular:y With the Soldiers whrh might secure
him considersh's vote from the army. few ot the
mariy Inclined democrats advocate General Porter OF
General Bacii for tho Vice Presidency
With the republicans there more said on the subject
than among the democrats though even there one hears
but little Mr. Lincoln and Mr. chase occupy the hearts
OF most " those who mention tho matter nj ALL VIZ.
Chase agcmear ~ the hnnnccs ~ 'ked ulnn w the
Wcst ~ great success. and he would no doubt secure
strong vote that account alone. Cpcn the slavery
question he IN considered too ultra TO be sally pIru
lar Many of those who favor his nomination, M
far as their persuai preferences are cnncc mol
doubt IT, expcdIcrcy. Availability is 10 be con
adhered ~ much auy Other quality. In this
n appears that Mr. Chase is deficient. The little ouicrOp
pings "a tho radical papers Of the West show thcu to be
favorable to NJ. Chase. but not - far Committed "a y be
unable u drop him In AZ emergency. Among the war
democrat ~ tho mlder sort heard the financial MN
agcment high landed wnio the extreme radical views
severely condemned.
The friends o tic frese. occurani ~ the Fre'dental
char by means few. That Mr. Lincoln hts the
hearts ot the mgcri,y 81 the Western people am iuly