New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-07
prsposrrross or TIE rwENrY.r1frH CORPS.

DIHPO6ITIONB OF TIE TWENTY-FIFTH oohfs.
Brig.-Gen Russell has been ordered TO proceed with
his command to Indianoa and Gen Cole with the
Cavalry brigade has been ordered TO Corpus Chrisi
the remainder Of the Corps will rendezvous at Brascs
Santiago. At the time Of writing this dis
patch, there are at least 10000 men OF
this command ON board Of tie various
vessels comprising the expedition. who have been
detained from landing BY various causes Some are at
present In this city receiving Q supply OF coal and
water others are In Mobile Bay detained for theAme
purpose and In order to give the officers on board an
opportunity to clean up the vesses and attend to the
sanitary condition Of the troops on boards while others
are detained of Brasos awaiting the arrival Of lighters
with which to debark the troops and necessary army
material
ARRIVAL OF THE FOURTH CORPS.
Tho Fourth Corps arrived here on transports few
days since from up the Mississippi River. and are at
present In camp the old jackson battle ground dis
tanoed about six miles from this city It 10 understood
they will DO ordered to Texas a. az Gen. Sheridan
returns from brownsville
THE CONCENTRATION OF TROOPS
In Texas engrosses to great extent the conversation
Of the people Of this city, II 10 supposed that the nu-
mercal strength Of the force about to occupy that
country including cavalry infantry and artillery. will
be at least $4,000 effective men. much larger army
than Sheridan had under his command when he inflicted
the disastrous blow on Early at Winchester. from
which the apple Brandy General never recovered.
and which eventually gave u tho control Of the
Valley.
OFFERS or TROOPS BY CONFEDERATE OFFICERS.
Your correspondent has been assured on good au'
thorty that several officers holding prominent positions
In the late so-called Confederate army have offered Tn
raise regiments brgades and divisions for the purpose
Of eYpeng the French from Mexico II they receive the
necessary authority from the United States authorities
This Is noteworthy as a sign OF tho times.
GEN. CUSTER
IA still ut Alexandria on the Red River organizing his
cavalry corps which Is expected to start overland for
Houston IN two eoluuns from Alexandria and tho
other from Shreveport, In few days At first 1t was
intended send the column organizing at Alexandra
to Shrey epor transports via the Red River and have
the whole command march together but In Consequence
Of the fall In the river" and the consequent difficulty
experienced 10 getting vessels over the Falls this pur
pose had 10 be abandoned II necessary however the
column at Shreveport could be readily marched by
good roads, running almost parallel with the river to
Alexandria The distance from Shreveport to Houston
Is much greater than nom Alexandria bus the roads
leading frJm the latter place are not 80 good
DISCRIMINATION WITH GOV. WELLS
There is "a feeling Of deep Indignation among the
Loyal people a. the course Gov Wells IL pursuing
They claim TIM, he has removed and is still removing
10y al men from Office and substituting those whose
hands are M yet unwashed Of the blood Of the loyal de-
Tenders Of The Union and for whose ves they by tho
aid and comfor; afforded to the Rebels are In q
ure responsible.
ARRIVED AT ALEXANDRIA.
The % Indiana Heavy Artillery. Sd Wisconsin and
7,h Indiana Cavalry arrived at Alexandria few days
sincc They will form portion Of the gallant Clusters
comiaand.
Struggling soldiers belonging TO Kirby Smiths com.
mapd daily arriving at Alexandra and other points
on the Rcd River. from whence they receive when
practicable transportation to their homea
The town Of Alsyandia il fully onehaifla laid 10 ashes.
one Of the results OF war; business H. how.
ever r-yiving and there is prospect Of its becoming
q city Of some Importance in the course Of time