The New York Herald Newspaper, February 16, 1862, Page 5

IMPORTANT FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA. OPERATIONS OF GEN, BREAKING UP OF A REBEL CAMP. Opening of the Baltimore and Ohio Railrvad to Hancock, &., &e., ke. LAND) OFFICIAL DESPATCH FRON_ GEN, LANDER, Wasninatoy, Feb. 15, 1862. ‘Tho following important news waa received here to- ey~ Pawraw, Va., Feb. 14—8 P. M. Major Gonoral G, B. McCretnan:— ‘The railroad was opened to Hancock this morning, also ‘tho telograph, ‘We had an important forced reconnoiszance last night, which was completed to-day. We broke up the rebel nest at Blooming Gap. We ran down and captured seventosa commissioned officers, among them colonels, lieutenant colonels, captains, ke. Wo engaged them with four hundred cavalry. Our infantry was not near enough to support the cavalry, and the enemy were retiring. ‘We havo in all seventy-five prisoners, and killed thir- ‘teen of the enemy, and lost two mon and six horses at ‘their first fre. Iled the charge in person, and it wasa ‘complete surprise. Colonel Carroll, commanding the Fifth or Eighth Ohio, made a very daring and successful reconnoissance imme- ~ diately afterwards to Unger’s Storo. Major Frothingham is entitled to great credit for build. ing, under my direction, in four hours, in the dead of night, a completo bridge across the Great Cacapon at an unfrequented mountain road. Two columns of two thousand men each marched thirty-two »miles,and one column forty-three miles, since four P. M. yesterday, besides bridging the river. The papers taken and my own reconnoissance to the south prove the country clear, and that Jackson and Loring are at Winchester. We mado a move and occupied the Blooming Gap and PointMill, on the belief, by information obtained from deserters, that Gen. Casson’s brigade was there. General Dumming has just arrived at New Croek from Moorfield, forty miles south of Romney. He has cap- “tured two hundred and twenty-five beef cattlo, and he broke up the guerilla haunt there. Two of his men were “badly wounded, but several of the rebels were killed. The enomy hag thus been driven out of this depart- ment. ¥. W. LANDER, Brigadier Gencral Commanding. General Lander, having cleared his department of the enemy, renews his request to be relieved of his command “n account of ill health, NEWS FROM — THE VICTORIES. “ALL HONOR TO THE ARMY AND NAVY. ‘Wasnmvcrow, Feb. 15, 1862. The President, Commander-in-Chief of the army and navy, returns thanks to Brigadier General Burnside and ‘Flag Officer Goldsborough, to General Grant and Flag “Officer Foote, and the land and naval forces under their respective commands, for their gallant achievements in ‘the capture of Fort Honry and Roanoke Island. While it will be no ordinary pleasure for him to acknowlodge tnd reward, in becoming manner, the valor of the living, he also recognises his duty to pay fliting ‘honor to the memory of the gallant dead. ‘The charge at Roanoke Island, like the bayonet charge at Mill Springs, proves that the close grapple and sharp “tool of loyal and patriotic soldiers must always put rebels and traitors to flight. The late achievements of ‘tho navy show that the flag of the Union, once borne in «proud glory around the world by naval herers, will soon ‘again float over every rebel city and stronghold, and that “t shall forever be honored and respected as the emblem ° liberty and anion in every land and upon every sea. wader of the PRESIDENT. s.bWin M. Srawtoy, Secretary of War. Gipson Wattrs, Secretary of the Navy. OkDER OF THE PRESIDENT IN REGARD TO STATE PRISONERS. ‘AR DEPARTMENT, } Wicare | Fob. 14, 1802. The broaking out of a formidable insurrection, based on a conflict of political ideas, being an event without precedent in the United States, was noces- sarily attended with great confusion and perplexity of the public mind. Disloyalty, before unauspect- od, suddenly becamo bold, and treason astonished the whole world by bringing at once into the field mili- tary forces superior in numbers to the standing army of the United States. Every department of the govern- mont was paralyzed by treason. Defection appeared in the Sonate, in the House of Reprosentatives, in the Cabinet and in the federal courts. Ministers and Consuls returned from foreign countries to enter the insur- rectionary councils, or land or naval force, Commanding and other officers in the army and in the navy be trayed tho councils or deserted their posts for com- mands in tho insurgent force. Treason was flagrant in the Rovonue and Post Office services,Qas well a sin the torritorial governments, and in the Indian reserves. Not only Governors, Judges, legislators -and ministerial officers io the States, but even whole States rushed, one after another, with apparent unanimity into rebellion. The capital was boleagured and its connection with all the States cut off. Evenin the portions of the country which were most loyal, political combinations and secret societies were found furthering the work of disunion, while, from motives of disloyalty or oupidity, or from excited passions or perverted sympa- thies, individuals wore found furnishing men, money materials of war and supplies to the insurgents. Military and naval forces, armies, ships, military posts and gar- risons, one after another , were betrayed or abandoned to the insurgents. Congress had not anticipated, and so had not provid. »ed for the emergency. The municipal authori- ‘ties wore powerless and inactive. The judicial machinory seomed as if it bad beon designed not to sus- tain the government, but to embarrass and betray it. Foreign intervention was openly invited and industriously inatigated by tho abettors of the insurrection, and it be- came imminent, and has only been prevented by the practice of strict and impertial justice, with the most moderation in our intercourse with other nations. The public mind was alarmed and apprehensive, “though, fortunately, not distracted or disheartened. It - seomod to be doubtful whether the federal government, which one year ago had been thought a model worthy of universal acceptance, had indeed the ability to defend ‘and maintain itself, Some reverses, which perhaps «were unavoidable, suffered by the newly levied “and insufficient forces, discouraged the loyal and gave ynew hopes to the insurgents. Voluntary enlistment seemed to cease and desertions commenced. Parties speculated upon the question whether conscription had fot become necessary to All up the armies of the United “States. In this emorgenoy the President felt it his duty to em. ploy with onergy tho extraordinary powers which tho constitution confides to him in cases ot insurrection. Re -galted into the fleld such military and naval forces au- thorived by oxiating laws as seemed necessary. He di- rected measures to prevent the use of the Post OMee for treasonalle correspondence. He subjected to and from forcign countries now paseport regulations, and he justi. uted a blockade, suspended the habeas corpus in vari. ous places, and caused persons who were represented 40 him a5 boing engaged, or about to engage, M disloyal and treasonable practices, to be arrested hy pecial civil as woll as military agencies, and detaired in military custody, when neccasary, to preven’, thom and deter obbers from sich practices. Examruntions of » were institulod, and some of tue persons go h eases wrrestod NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, i EPRUARY 16, 1862. 5 have been discharged from time to time, under cireum stances or upon conditions Compatibl was thought, with the public safety. Meantime a favorable change of public opiuien has oo- curred, The line between loyalty and dis'oyalty is plainly defined, Tho whole structure of the government is firm and stable. Approbensions of public danger and faollities for treasonable practices bave diminished with the pas- sions which prompted the heedless persons t adopt them: The insurrection is believed to hie culminated and to be de clining. ‘Tne President, in view of tho fats, and anxious to fa- vor a return to the norma! course of the adminiatration, as far as regards faith and the public welfare will allow, directs that all political prisoners, or State prisoners, now held in military custody, be released on their sub- scribing a parole engaging them to render no aid or com- fort to enemies in hostility to the United States. The Secretary of War will, however, in his discretion, except from the effect of this order any persons dotained ag spies in tho service of the insurgents, or others whose release at the present moment may be deemed incompati- blo with the public safety. ‘To all peraons who shall bo so released and shall keep their parole the President grants an amnesty for any past offences of treason or dis- loyalty which they may bao committed. Extraordinary arrests will hereafter be ruade under the direction of the military authorities alone. By order of the PRESIDENT. Epwiy M, Srawroy, Secretary of War. CELEBRATION OF THE UNION VICTOBIBS S¥ THB TROOPS. ‘The capture of Roanoke Island, and other Union suc; cesses, have been celebrated most enthusiastically in al the camps of the Army of the Potomac. ORDER OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT IN BEGARD TO PASSES AND PRISONERS. ‘The following order has been issued by the Seoretary of War:— ‘War Daranruent, Wastinoron, Feb. 18, 1862. ORDERED. First—That all applications—for passes to go South across the military lines of the United States be made to Major General John A. Dix, commanding at Baltimore, who will grant or refuse the same at his discretion. eo A ima ry aul ity of any: en! govern- ment, who shall be released on parole or exchange, shall rt themselves on their arrival at Baltimore to "Major General Dix, and be subject to his direction while re- maining in that city. Any failure to observe this order will bo taken as a forfeiture of the parole or exchange. ‘The rogulations heretofore existing which required passes across the military lines of the United States, to be epee b: yy the Secretary of State and countersigned by the al Commanding, is rescinded. By order of the Epwin M. Stanron, Secretary of War. EUROPEAN INTERFERENCE IN MEXICO. From private and public advices received here, it is evident that the tripartite alliance im regard to the seis" ure of Mexico is not very cordially bound together. The jealousies observed in the city of Vera Cruz have made their appearance also in England and France. Tho assumption of Spain to press the invasion, without waiting for the co-operation of the other Allies, has given grave offence to England. The harmony of the alliance isal- ready destroyed. The conduct of France, also, is dis- pleasing toGreat Britain,and there is a prospect that very soon there may grow out of the alliance itself one of Sir Lucius O’Trigger’s ‘very pretty quarrels.’» ‘THE PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE ARMY CORPS. Gov. Curtin ia actively endeavoring to procure the ac ceptance by the government of the reserve division o Pennsylvania Volunteers, now ready for the fleld. It is desired that the division shall be employed in a separate expedition, if the opportunity can be found. DR. HAYES, THE ARCTIC EXPLORER. Itis understood that Dr. Hayes, of the Arctic Expedi- tion, is willing to assume the duties of an army surgeon. He will probably receive the appointment of brigade sur- a w THE CASE OF MR. WIKOFY’. ae the incarceration of the Chevalier Wikoff no one was allowed to visit him except Gen. Sickloa, who had access to him as his counsel. Consequently Gen. Sickles was called yesterday as a witness beforo the Judiciary Committee, and interrogated as to his communications with the Chevalier. He had nothing of importance, how- ever, to reveal. Major Watt, indicated in Chevalier Wi- koff’s testimony, was also arraigned before the Commit- tce yesterday. There is a sort of suspicion about the capital that in all this affair of the inquisition and arrest of the Chevalier, somebody has been decidedly sold. THE COMMITTEK ON THE CONDUCT OF THE WAR. Mr. Gooch, in the House yesterday, whilo asking for a stenographer for the Committee on the Conduct of the War, boastfully stated that no committee of Congress had ever kept its proceedings so closely secret. Without any intention to dispute the assertion of Mr. Gooch, we simply mention, as @ current fact, that Cofonel Van Alen and Major Mix, of the Van Alen cavalry, were examined yesterday by the committee in reference to the Ball's Bluff disaster. As we do not wish to divulge the secrets of the committee, the result of the investigation cannot de stated. PRESIDENT. THE HORSE CONTRACTS. The bids for contracts for fourteen hungred and fifty horses will be kept open until the 22d inst., instead of Monday,the 17th. The advertisement, which appeared in the Heratp, has drawn hundreds of horse contractors to the city, and Gon. Van Vliet deems it best to look care- fully at the great numbers of bids offered, and the Secre- tary of War desires that time shall be given to bidders at a distance. THE Navy. Commodore Paulding has detached from the St. Law- rence the following midshipmen, and they are assigned as follows:—Frederick 8. Vaile and George W. Wood to the Oneida; H. 8. Ramsey and II. F. French to the Clifton; 8. A. McCarty to the Westfield; C. W. Tracy to the Ostorara. THE OFFICERS OF THE NEW JERSEY CAVALRY. ‘The difficulty in regard to the appointment of officers of the independent regiment of New Jersey cavalry has been settled by the mustering out of service to-day of Colonel and Major Halstead, father and son. The vacan- cies are to be filled by the Governor of New Jersey. REORGANIZATION OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT. ‘The work of reorganizing the War Department is being thoroughly effected, under the energetic administration of Secretary Stanton and his assistants. To-day anum- ber of clerks were notified, not omly that their services were no longer needed, but they were prohibited from even visiting the department. An examination into the affairs of the department reveals the fact that business has boen heretofore very loosely conducted, and that the heads of the department would hardly have been cogni- zant of abuses practised by subordinates. REPORTS RESPECTING GENERAL STONE AND THE BALL'S BLUFF APFAIR. ‘The reports put in circulation in reference to the exami- nation of General Stone’s conduct as to the Ball's Bluff disaster, by the Committec on the Conduct of the War, arosimply protexts for sneers at the General Command. ing by tho shrieking organs. It is a fact that the com- mittee have hardly begun that investigation. It will be remembered that the genuine report of General Stone in regard to that affair has never been published, and it is known to many who are familiar with all the facts that amine of testimony has just begun to be opered.which willleave tho enus of mismanagement exclusively be- tween General Stoue and the herois but rash General Baker. CONTINUED ILLNESS OF THE PRESIDENI’S BONS. The sons of the President are still dangerously. ill- Serious apprehensions as to the recovery of the have casta deep gloom over all the household of the Whit, House. CONTEST FOR SHE JUDGESHIP OF THE SUPREME COURT. ‘There is quite ® contest among prominent politiciang from Illinois, now here, in regard to the appointment of a Judge of the Supreme Court from that State. Senator Browning has been very prominently spoken of for the position, but a numerous and influential party are press. ing Hon. David Davis for it. A very large amount of public sentiment in Tilinois is brought to bear upon the President in bie favor, and it is stated that the recom- mendations of his appointment will also progesd from tho State Constitutional Convention. APPOINTMENT OF A JAIL WAKDRN. ‘The bill appointing a warden for the Washington jail, which haa passed the Senate, and in to. come up in the House on Tuesday, i@ regarded as 9 cover for one of a aeries of the petty annoyances concocted by the factios. that, having failed to control the meveuros aad the polias of the President, and the plans of tae General Command- ing, and finding itself too woak to oversiangh thota, ia, now venting ite spleen in mean resanlis mpon all who age: near to the President or General McClellan, in ceder 10 strike at the principals throng’ their subordinages, At. davits will be produced in the House complstely y: cating the Marshal from the charges preferrod, and the dobate promises to bo unusuadly spltiged between thy two parties in the House THE NEW YORK ALLOTMENT ComMisstor‘n Sorious apprehensions are entertained that the excel Jont work done ty th ited States Allott e it Comm | gionors for New Yor ¥ marred by tha Wil yb sori Hirt of tho now Commirsi nore of tho city to procure & Chango in the mode of distributing the allotied pay of (ho soldiers. The propos 4 change tak # away from the sol iors the opportunity of transmitting their allovment Gortificates directly to tho partios fur whom they aro in- tondod, and introduces @ ciroumiooution that bids fair to destroy all confidoace in either arraagemoat. Tho Com missioners, who have already been working iadustriously under the pressure of the opposing influence of sutlers, have done nobly, and achioved much real good. All who have tho intorests Of the voluntecrs and thoir families really at heart deprocate any intorferonce with shoir work of disintoreatod philanthropy. THE UNION PRISONERS AT COLUMBIA, 8. 0. Mr, Senator Chandler has received a lettor from Col. Wilcox, who says that himself and other prisoners at Columbia, South Carolina, are in good health,and that their condition has beca rendered comfortable by the olothing recoived from the United States authorities, LETTERS FROM PORT ROYAL- Tho last steamer from Port Royal brought to New York ‘wonty thousand letters, POSTMASTER AT SHIP ISLAND, Mr. John M. G. Packer has been appointed Postmastor at Ship Island, NEWSPAPERS SUPPRESSED, ‘The Mississippi, tho Oregon Democrat and Los Angelos and California Star have beon suppressed from the mails, on the ground that they have been usod for the purposes of overthrowing the government and giving aid and comfort to tho enomy now at war against the United IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA. Pee A (lag of. tr be went out trom Fortress Monroe on Friday, ar returning brought soveral passengers, mostly ladies, to go North. The Richmond Enquirer says that four hundred pri- Goners of war are expected to leave Richmond for New- port Nows in a day or two, in exchange for anjequal num ber of Confederates released by the federal government, and who reached Norfolk on Tuesday. It was believed at Richmond that the Union troops were marching on Weldon. The citizens of Weldon de. serted that place in s panic, taking with thom their slaves and household goods, and, in some cases, burning their houses. Transport vessels, filled with Union troops, were ascending the Chowan river, their destination being, it was supposed, Weldon. The slaves on the plantations on the Blackwater river wore being employed in ob- structing that stream in various ways, to prevent the as- cent of the Union vessels. It was thought at Suffolk that that place would algo be attacked. Troops from Pe- teraburg had arrived there to defend it. Gen, Blanchard was in command. The defences immediately around Richmond were being strengthened. The Rebels Getting Desperate—An Extra- ordinary Draft to be Resorted to—The Young, the Old, the Blind and Halt to be Drafted—Special Message of Gover- nor Letcher to the Virginia Legislature, &e., dic. In the Sonate at Richmond, on the 11th, the following startling communication was received from John Letch- Cre Exaccrivs Department, Feb. 11, 1862. GENTLEMEN O¥ THE SsNATH AND Hovse oF DrLEGaTE’:— Aci is upon us. The results of recent reverses to our arms at Sill Springs, Fort Henry and Roanoke Island appeal in the strongest terms to our patriotism, and de- mand an exhibition of all our energies, an uncompromis- ing spirit, and stern and determined resolution. The exigencies of the times are not duiy appreciated by many of our people; the dangers which environ us are too lightly estimated. We must see and feol their incon- venience before we can be aroused to that action which is necessary to save us from alarming ills and to avert evils which threaten our existence, our peace and our or- ganization as a government, The results referred to should be sufficient to arouse the people of the confedera- cy, to stimulate and call into action all our energies, phy- sical and intellectual. nig eu It cannot but be apparent to every mind that the object of our enemies is to cut off our Southern connections by railroad and otherwise, and to defeat the transportiou of troops from one point to another, with certainty and celerity, as our necessities may demand. This result accomplished, and ono great step will have been taken towar s their success and our subjugation. it becomes us, therefore, to perfect our organization out bring into ative use meal our strength to defeat the designs of a wil lous whoge march has been marked by erties plootaned ‘and plunder. Every citizen of Richmond ought to feel and know that the possession of this city is an object of the most earnest and te desire on the bare of our enemies. Its me- chanical manufactt interests are d: so much to uphold Southern atlierce, that the ante to woul be well nigh irreparable. pind Webi ‘The various propositions which were made by Lincoln and his allies to parcel out the territory of the - wealth, makes the possession and subjugation of Virginia an object not less desirable. ‘The casual observer cannot havo failed to see these things, and heshould rouse up every latent feeling of patriot! ism that slumbers within him, and bring it {ato prompt and decisive action, ‘The defence of Richmond, Norfolk, Fredericksburg and other parts of the State 18 of the ‘utmost importance, and to secure this defence we must at once take steps to secure organization, and bring an efficient corps into the field. I therefore recommend:— First. That the male population of the cities and towns be divided into those subject to ordinary and extraordi- nary draft; tho first class to embrace those between eighteen and forty-five; the second class to embrace those between sixteen and — and those between forty-five and sixty years of ag ‘Second. To authorize the Gorervor, when informod by the President of the Confederate States of the urgency for so doing, to call out both classes for home defence, to make rules and regulations for their organization into companies and regiments, and require all piaces of busi- ness to be closed at two o’clock P. M., and the whole force ant as aforesaid to turn out for discipline and instruct Third. The ordinary draft to be ordered, if necessary, to defend any lines of approach to the town or city to which they belong. The extraordinary draft not to be required to serve beyond a distance of five miles from the limits of the town or city to which they belong. Fath, To include in such drafts all persons journ- ped in the cities and towns fora period longer than ten Fifi. None to be exempt for any other reason than service in the State or Confederate States. If this is considered hard service let the people of the cities and towns recoliect that the people of New Or- leans, Charleston, Mobile and Sav: have adopted this policy, ax ~~ have steadily practiced it for months. ichmond and other cities and towns in Virginia are ‘ust as much exposed ag those of the cities T have named, and should be willing to sacrifice as much for the common cause in tho way of ease and comfort. Ifthe Legislature will pass a law yt Say) the people of V irginia will respond to it, and show that they are not less read; y dog make all necessary sacrifices for the common canse those of any othér State in the Con- federacy. Respectfully, JOHN LETCHER. THE NEW FLAG OF THE CONFEDERACY. (From the Norfolk Day J , Feb. 14.) We learn that the com: ‘ess, eb: with determining and reporting a ange the Southern confederacy, have adopted one, whicl produce in the sketch below :— arn birt wor agg Te is Sere ‘beadopted by Congrens Leoro's Mar oF Kentvcxy.—J. T. Liogd, of this city, has juat issued a naw official map.of the State of Kan- tucky, compiled fom. ectual surveys amd official cacu- ments, The map is very clear and perfect in detail, showing all tha, railroads, turmpike and ordinary, roads. throughout ths State, each river, stroam and oreely cities, towns and v(lages, railroad stations, mountains, hills ang ridges, and, in fact, all the minatie of a comprehpnsive wap. Te distances between tho railroad stations are marked in figures, amd each county of tho State is dix tinetly, sot apart and colored. This map, durisg the present stage of military affairs in tha West, will’ be {Wud a valuable addition to every perscw,a private libra. Fy and the price chargod brings it within, the reach of alt Movements of ‘Tre sparts. ‘Torry has boon chattered by govern. lying at plor 10 North river, taking in The ste ment, and snbaistence stores and ammunit! 1 few Goneral fareside’s expedition, She will sail to-day. The United Su steam transport Patapaco sailed ye forday morning for \ooues Point, She had a fail of aubeistonoe Stores and ammmmn tin "Tho United states St anehor in tho Novia © a teanaport Kewora new ties ab, MILITAR Yy Arrival of pa Ninety-th VE: M EN rd Regiment (iorgem Rifles). Tho Ninoty-third regiment, othorwiso known 23 the Morgan Kiflos, numboring 1,000 mon, arrived in thiscity from Albany, per the Hudson River Railroad, at half- ast twolve o'olock yeatorday afternoonf and marchod to the Park Barracks, where thoy .will remain until Monday, when thoy will bo traiamitted to Rikor’a sland, there to await furthor orders. Tue material of which this rogi- mont is composed is of a first class Oglting charactor, ‘Tho regiment loft Albauy at sevea o'clock on Friday evening, and would have arrived in this city much ear- lier, ‘not an accident occur:e | on the road which do- layed them for several hours. The acoident took place at C.oger’s station. Two traing of cars were coming down from Albany, ono at the rate of ten miles au hour, and the other at a much greater velocity, whion Caused (hee bindmost to run into the foremost, etcahing ero: , Ocomotive, tender, &c., but luckily causa ing no severe injury to human life.” Ag soon as tho track was cloarod the cogipens, again got under way, and ar- rived here at tho time above specified. As may be conjectured, the regimeut ia named after Governor Morgan, who has had it since its pony sy ul dor his especial care. When Colonel Crocker first about pining it, ib was the intontion to enominate i wore al ib was U ib adv! ou the name to ‘The Morgan Rifles.’’ sot ‘The Ninoty-third embraccs three companies from We county, two from Warren, one from Essex, one from Saratoga, Fulton and Hatnilton; one from Oneida and Albany, one from Alleghany, ‘and one Revsaolacr. There aro five full companies of shooters, and a large proportion of the other companies are ‘shots. No fault can be found with she tanner in wi * Fogiment is officered, according to what is con ‘behalf. Colonel is a lawyer by native of Cambridge, Washingt on coun ty. Tie was f long time Colonel of’ the Thirtioth re; a ment State mie, and is reputed to beavery disciplinarian. The medical staff is also well sxlonted en en ee years’ ‘lence in Guy's Hos- xper' tA eight mouths in the Charity Rata apie, Paris. Ds Dr, init “Dr. Suufth has algo had considerable ex ee a spa leaving Albany General Rathbone exprossed his entire satisfaction at the orderly and cpr- rect deportment of the men, and said that their jgoanery, would have no reason to blush for them bi fore the berger leave New York the: will be arined with Enfi ifles. They will ly remain on Riker’s Island for a couple of weeks. ‘The following is a complete list orth officers:~« Cundall. M. samme Farrell, Wm. E, Principal Musicians........Nathan’ 3. Scovil, Perry G. Hammond. ht Goneral Guide.... -Jobn D. Nutting. she SHE Benjamin Hall. Col Cos. First Lieuts. Second Lisuts. A—0, L. and Henry C. Newton. Jas. M. Southwick. B—Elijah Hobart. James W. Race. Wm. C. Swain. C—D. E. Barnes. W.W. Braman. Milo £. Washburn. D—G. M. Voorhies. Houry R. Smith. P. B. Marvin. E—A. J. McNett. Wm. H. Bradford. Lyman J. Warren. F—G. B. Mosher. John Bailey. Silas S. Hubbell. G—W.S.Gray. W.H.VanSchaack. Francis 8. Bailey. H—H. 8S. Wilson. Edson Fitch. Ephraim F. Weeks. I-N. J. Johnzon, Wm. Randles. Jas. M. Crawford, K—8. McConihie. Josiah L. Young. Gurdon G. Moore. Letter from Colonel Corcoran. Captain Ricker has shown us the following letter from Colonel Corcoran to Lieutenant Connolly: Corvus, S. C., Jan. 18, 1862. Lieutenant F. Connon.y:— My Very Dean Famno—Your letter from Norfolk roached me, and affurded all here the most infinite plea, sure to learn of your safe arrival there, and your having met so many warm friends. Everything here remains about the same as when you loft. Mrs. O'R. and a host of others areas kind and attentive usual. I have not received a single line from New York since, except one of the 11th of December from Lieutenant (now Captain) Win. Butler, to whom. present my very warmest regards. I wrote to Captain Breslin on the 3d inst. I need hardiy say that I feel the loss of your cheering pre- sence, but am more than consoled by the knowled, that you are now among your fwuily and friends, and I assure you that even my own release would not aitord me muc! lagekl ng ote Tam not indifferent to the sa- erifice you in standing by me and your colors on the eventful afternoon of July 21, and the care and atten- = you bestowed on mo during the weary hours of our coneivisy. I trast that other times and circumstances: yet present themselves when I may have an op- portunity of showing Aid pocorn mark of my gratitude and esteem Mm actions... I received a letter from Lieutenant oh ‘a few days since. He, Lieutenant Gannon and LY QF our men are at Tuscaloosa, Ala. and in good t 80 ft that Ussir mess is called “ po- yt" ummediately. procured. soma funds and on. Uosed them, and in future shall have their wants sup- ied while Pococas; stands good. Please prescat ay love to birs. ran, and all your family, and partic larly our youn, correspondent. Lieutenant Dempsey, Captain Farrish and all .your fellow prisoners desire to be most warmly remembered to you, This letter will probably be delivered in person by Captain Morrell with whom I have sent one also to my dear frien Ricker. Believe me, your most attached and sincere friend, MICHAEL CORCORAN, Colonel Sixty-ninth regiment N. ¥. 8. M. Presentation of a Flag to the Seventy first Regiment N.Y. 8S. M. We are happy to learn that a beautiful national stan- dard will be presented to this gallant regiment, which so much distinguished itself at the battle of Manassas, by Mrs. Colonel Thorn, on the 22d of February, at half. past two P. M., at her residence, ‘No. 8 West Sixtoenth street. ‘Tho presentation address in behalf of the donor will be made by Hon. Charles P. Kirkland. Personal Intelligence. General Scott is still at the Brevoort House. He is in the enjoyment of excellent hoalth, and all rumors of his intention to leave this city are without foundation. Prince de Joinville, Count de Paris and suite left the Brevoort House yesterday for Washington. Hon. John Ross and Hon. P. M. Van Roughuct and wife of Canada, are stopping at the New York Hote! Dr. Tay of Michigan; A Howard, of Montreal goou Welch, 3 an Oa J. 3. Ot Philadelphia: J.B. ‘Varnum, of New cient Rhode Island, are stopping at toe Clarendon os J. G. Clarke, of Paris; J. J. Walworth’ and J. M. Forbes and wife, of Boston; J. 5. Runt of Springfield, Mass. W. Ewing, of Ireland, an Hardcastle and ‘wite, 0 Newburg, are stopping rn the Brevoort House. J. A, Peck and family, of San Francisco; Dr. F. F. Hol- liek, of Staten Island; Charles M. Washbourne, of Phila- dein E. W. ‘Pearson, of Now Jersey; John Cotton wh, of Connecticut; = M. Austin and lady. of Fort Hamilton; M. M. wunton, Mass. ; ington; F. Wright aod M. J. McAulif of Now ¥. York, the House. toe States Army; Geo. B. red God of Boston; F.C. 1 United States ‘Nas . D. Sperry, of Connecticut; et F. United Cia peer K. Graves, of ‘Towa: Onttse of H. F. French, United States Seave Ww. P. eager sa ‘and it. Marit, of California, aro-stop- 7 ‘at the Metropolitan Hotel. Hoag, Geer “ee Jones and John H. Reynolds, abeny! Colonel Babson, of of R. George, F. A. Hildreth and John of Boston; Peter Bain, of Ohio; 4 R. White and Robert Orr, of Pittsburg; P. L. oI Lon Island; J. Brown, of Water! Dery, Connetien at Haines, of Albany, are stopping at the St. Nicholas Hota. He Ramadell, Now A. F. Edwards, T. Val tine, Sra wy nttantegg Bea 3. Bh ‘pos. ; J. Daley Wranlogiones aie sipping at the Astor House,” Obituary. Hon. Waitas APPasrox, af one time one of the leading merchants of Boston, died in that city yesterday-morn- ing, aged seveniy-five years. In 1960 Mr. Appioton was elected @ represontative in Congress from tho Fifth dis. trict of Massachusetts, succeeding Anson Burliagane ‘He was the first demooratic member of Congress (hat Lad ‘deen elected for a namber of years previous. On acosunt ofill hoalth, however, be was unable to tale. bis seat in, ‘the national legislature and aubsequontly resigned. DOWAGER LADY MILKR, age ®AW OF THR ADMIRA (From the Iawdon asin Tima, Feb. 2. We have to announce the ‘death of the Dowager Ity Milne, widow of the late Advagral Sir Davin Vitis, 6 x B., who was et timat during hie int ix year of sorvive tn royal yavy, aad mother.in. a ‘of the present distinguished officer, Rear Admiral of the White, Sir Alexamser Milna. K. C. B., now sorving wich tomporary rank as Vico Admiral, a8 commander on the North conned Lady Faq. ,0€ the Is¥ind of Granaia, married to tho miral Milne, Moy, 28, 1818, and dind on Monday Inveresk, War Mu solburg, yn her eighty-fourth ye ‘Ameriva and Weet India’ stations. ‘The de. Wetst trans ‘of tha inte Goorgo Stephen, ah 10 Ade New Haven Water Contract, New Haves, Conn, Fob, 15, 1862, | A wator contract for the city with tho New Havon | Witer Company was decided to-day by 288 majority ina Ypoie of 2,482 votes, Tho cout vars ( extends to twonty | NEWS FROM WE STATE CAPITAL. Argany, Fob. 15, 1862, ‘The Military Comamittoo have fin ly completed the bill for tho reorganiz tion of the militia, It divides the State ito thirty-two brigade districts, one hundred and twonty eight roginontal, and ono ¢ mpany in cach town- ship, If 130 cmbodios all tho miiiti: laws of tho State in the bill that aro essential forthe perfection of tho militia and ropoals othors, The moment that this bill is passed tt will bo tho only law on tho statute books relating to tho mililia. It provides for six days’ drill each yoar, and to days’ oucampment overy third year. Tho bill has bow Prepared with great care,and moots the wishos of the Dost military mon in the State. Mr. Barnes, Superintendent of Insurance Department, had his second lovee to-night, It was largoly attonded bY members, State officers and othor dignitaries ‘The first hop of the soagon came off at Congr eas Hall to- night, got up or the beneflt of those stopping at that house. This is the commencomont of a series of wocia entertainmonts at that hotel x NEW YORK LEGISLATURE, Senate. Auuany, Fob, 15, 1362, REPORTS FAVORABLY. Amending the chartor of the Long Island Railroad, Repealing the Union street, Brooklyn, act. Amending the act altering the map of the city of Mr. 's bill regulating concert saloons in th @ aA New York was discussod in Committee of the tod. ‘Adjouraed ts Monde? eveing. * Assombly. 15, 160 Auuany, Feb. 2. ‘oe ill for tho preservation of game i in th ES Oe Quen ne cena . worably. # onuntien of BILLS NOTIOKD. By Mr. Bewavict—Prevent frauds in the open’ srvemane avenues in the cio bd York. eee Brapytt—Empowering railroad companies to employ a police force. ws asp By Mr. Paxurs—Red the nus number of the Gallatin Firo educa te actor e a juating the onion A of foreign priya ppr intemperance ‘the sale of intorloatl liquors. ee ‘Mr. Caups—Authorizing the construction of a rail- in Tenth avenue, Forty-second street and other sveonee a the ity of New cor eek § vis— Amend charter sand Railroad, ca 2 Gaia ae ee Prevent and punish bribery and cor- By Mr. Bewspict—F¢ og ths entorotmaant of ania the demands -. SRYMot ling for the collection of de- By Mr. mands against canal boats. On motion of Mr. Coppixarox, the Dill authorizing the Commissioners of the Sinkin; g Find of ‘the city of New York to seil certain lands was referred back to the committoe. A resolution to hold evenit Tuesdays, Wodnes- days and Thursdays was iow en. ReppineTon called up xciso regolution question, pending question being a reconsideration of the vote inst the amendment offered by Mr. MoMullen. motion to reconsider was lost, and the original peace 1% the appointment of a ‘select committee op a + committes ap- pointed under the resolution thus adopted be discharged from further consideration of the subject, and the same bo referred to the Committee on the Internal Afuirs of ‘Towns and Counties. Laid over. Mr. Prurn called up the resolution congratulating the country on the recent victories, and gpa in favor of its adoption, ‘On motion of Mr. AuvorD, the resolution was laid on the table, to wait for other victories. ‘Mr. Tracy callod up-the regolution favoring the expul- fee of Jesse D. Bright from the Senate of the United on. Mr. Prixcrx moved an amendment, expre pleasure of the Legislature in the action of the poiling Mr. Bright. Mr. McIRop offered an amendment tendering the thanks of the Assombly to Preston King for his vote. . PRINGLE accepted the amendment A warm debate ensued. Mr. McLwop denounced Senator Harris. Messrs. Atvorp, LUDDINGTON and Poxer justified Mr. Harris for his vote. Mr. OapEN made an energetic speoch against the amend- ment. If we are to yote here to approve or disapprove of the action of Senators, he would carry it further and approve the action of Senator King in voting egaingt the legal tender clause in the Treasury note bi Mr. McLxop, in a speech denouncing “doughtaces withdrew his amendment in order to iuvite a vote on the resolution of Mr. Pringle. Mr. ALVORD indiguantly denounced the allusion to ‘doughfaces,’’ and declared his determination to bring the question raised to an iss, He renewed the amend- ment offered by Mr. McLeod in order to get a vote on it. Mr. Mcrrgy stood up in vindication of the democratic party of the country, asserting that two-thirds of them were in the army. The army of the Potomac is com- pored of democrats, and one of the brightest lights in the binet of Abraham Lincoln—on whom (Secretary Stan- ton) the hopes of the country now rest—was a member of the Cabinet of Mr. Bu . He warmly justified Mr. Harris for hia vote in the Bright case, to lay the subject on the table. ‘The vote on this motion stood—yeas, 42 ; nays, 41. ‘The Speaker voted ‘ nay,” and the motion was lost. Ur, Leawy moved an amendment (6 the resolution, de- claring Wendell Phillips, Fred. Dou lass, William Lloyd Garrison, Horace Greeley, Henry Ward Beecher and other parties not mentioned in the resolution as *traitors.”” The amendment was ruled out of order. After a further exciting discussion on the resolution the Assembly adjourned. saing the mato ex- mowed The Late Major Lynch, of the Sixty-third. ‘Tho death of Major Thomas F. Lynch, of the Sixty-third Trish, has been deeply felt by the whole regiment, and in ordor to express their appreciation of the gallant conduct of the Major during life, as well as to convey a sympa- thetic feeling of condolence to his bereaved family, the following General Ordor was issued from the headquarters of the regiment on the 12th inst.:— REGIMENTAL ORDER NO. LI ‘The commanding officer of this regi with deep regret the death of our much esteemed brother in arms, Major Thomas F. Lynch. By his removal we lose a good and efficient officer and astaunch friend. The commanding officer tenders his sympathies to tho rela: tives of the deceased, and trusts that their sorrow will ‘be soothed upon reflection of the cause for which his life has been sacrificed. As atribute of honor all drili wiil be suspended this day. Companies A, B, C and E will act as guard of honor, fully armed, aud the remainder of the regiment to follow’ the escort with side arms in escorting the remains of the deceased to Alexandria, at three o’clock P. M., this day. It is also ordered that a copy of this order be forwarded to the relatives of the deceased; likewise copies to the press of New York and Philadcl- phia, requesting publication. By order Jas. D. mes, Act. Adjt. Col. JOHN BURKS. City 1 Intelligenc Ss Joper Nort’s Lecrurrs.—At the close f a course of lec- tures on ‘‘ Social and Political Science,” delivered by Hon. Benjamin Nott, under the auspices of the Cooper Union, a series of complimentary resolutions were unani- mously adopted, one of which was that the thanks of the audience was given to the lecturer for his lucid exposition of the trae doctrines of our republican form of govern- ment, of the importance and precise character of the con- stitution of the United States and for his enuncia- tion of the difference between the universal andi local Jaws of the Bible, illustrating the adaption of the Divine economy to the constitution and circumstaness of man in his various social and political relations in life. Threo ‘additional lectures wil! be given by Judge Nott toward the close of the present month. ‘Tae Lancest Ox Even Siain.—Mr. Bryan Laweonce, of this city, yesterday slaughtered the biggest kind of an ox that has ever been seen. The live woight of the ani- mal was 3,3001bs., and when dressed ho was reduced to 2,473 ll This ox was raised by Mr. Sanderson, of Magsachuset' a, and le heavier by 166 Tbe. then, the lrg. eat bulloce ever before slaughtered. The: ttesh, whi ‘Thos nay may gratify-their curiosity by tre street, where they will be om ys for afew days. ‘Tax Lae Fatat Aocipayr at tam Pvauc Senco. ‘Teast Strewt.—Me. John Murphy, the father of the lit” to gitl, Isabella Murphy, who was burnedt » death by her clothes catching fire at sehool No. 19, ' 9 Fast Four- tecuth ; called at this Yesterda: /'to correct Sore ny Havorwc.—William Pr arvis, Pri, oeped of « sailors’ boarding house iu Oliver’ greet, was found sus- nded frou & odpost at the Se man's Retreat, Staten alte. AB moms ela terse —— ul a body Coro. nor Goold, and ra he poly investigation verdict Penxaviv asi CRENTRA’, Ratnoap.—We are requested to state, for the inform’,tion of travellers and shippersythat tho Pennsylvania Paitroad is not occupied for any pur- peso peg AY is ib likely to be, saat ‘ntertore in any way wi the regular | oy re gular rianing of passenger and | Lavon, G -Dr. Colton's exhibition of the langhing ane drew t argo aod brilliant audionee to the Coopor In titute ist Mouday ¢ g, and w ‘tod to-mor. OW evening, for th i 18 for this noblo charity, Jo tha laughing gas, Tar United States Marshul’s Omec, ARRIVAL OF WIPNESSRS IN K OARS. Pau. 16 —Twouty-nine witnesses, brought to this port by tho United States steamer Massachusctie, and taken from the foilowi —The Anna; the schooner umbout Houry Lewia, the sloop Advocate, the sicop Delight, tho sloop Kxpross and the al ola, were handed over to the Marshal. The oases was taken by Deputy Marshal rere permitted to be at Liberty untt 4 they called upou to testify, ngs or, Murray, Eddy & and Missa » Lotteries, ORY, Karta Guass.f/-ckebs 1S, 1882 ome: jal Draw Co.'s Ke 43, 46, 7, 52, 5, 37, 71, 26, Ciroulars sent (ree of c harge by wildressing sing er RKAY, EDDY & 00, Covington Ky. or 3t, Louis! Ma. _imetat haem of the Delaware State 40—Feb %, fe Brae Oe a TT eG, 20, 66. ott on 2, 64, 1, wis February 15, 1868," 4, G1, 44, 7, 3 Circulars bent by addressing bi spina JOUN A. MORRIS & 00.. Wilmington, Delaware. Prizes Cashed in All Le, pened. les, Information given. M. LOCKER, 23 Pine atreet, up stairs, room No. 6. To Job Printers-—Stereoty pe Coptes of the beautiful border of she Carriers’ New Year's Addresa of Sete a ners iam LA mandy. AP gE og ‘The bordee consists of twenty-four elegant portraits of the most prou- went generals an ne liane cugaged in the restoration of the to the wants of Job ra brook to all wi {shoots “of the Lorder’ be Surchase. Apel x Charies Craske, Stereotyper, ‘at Willie street, New Lilo: Kentucky is used by Gen. Buell. Lloyd's reat Steel Plate Milliary Map of the & nside. 0 oe Tos as foo 000 tay pot vi id Haseeno Gust aig ee «at Jeffers’, ae Broadway, iaiter’ Bate Bal- 's Great raphical Bia Ln ot Pri 60 cents; four vitae ral Boots, $2 ai dren's, $1 28 and Xie TEEPERS, O13 Brot Meda” A Pure Tobacco.—Yellow Bank Tobac- co.—Qoodwin's Pure Yellow Bank Tobsoco, free from all tun- purities, for 1 tobacco and ney rs, and at Wholesale by - GOO! WIN & BROTHE ‘alct street Cristadoro’s Hair , Preservative an@ Wigs.—The best in the wor! Wehiolesale and retail, and the dye privately applied at No. 6 ‘House. Beautifal Seem iialennte rd’s Blooms of Youth or Liquid Pearl, for preserving and beautifying the complexion and skin, Sold atall druggtsts. Mrs. 8. A. Allen’s World’ and World’s Hair Dressing excel all ot! the hair, Depot, 193 Greenwich street. Batchelor’s Hair Dye.—The Best im the World, Harmless, reliable and instantaneous, Sold and ag- plied at BATCHELOR'S Wig factory, 16 Bond street om °s Hair Restorative will Restore gray or diseased hair to, {is original condition ‘and color, pee Fenting the hair from falung out; eradicates ft irom the head, and preserves the butt in good order. Sold at 686 Broadway, and by druggists. Millions of Children Saved from = early Pande by using Mrs, WINSLOW'S Soothin, Pp & 4 gives Immediate rest from pain, correcta ty © stomach, regulates the bow ‘hd invigorates the whole sysetm. Damp and Exposure 1 More than bullets in war. Soldiers should provide themmelres witly Tolloway’s “BIG BATTLE IN THE PRIZE R _ Full Detat's of the Fight for the Guasiplooship of Eng Bee the CLIPPER—now ready iu advance. ‘Mace again challenged by a new can ldate. Heenan and Mace feenan and Kin Letter from Jac 10 the Clipper. Heiter fram the Ccleorated doe owe. advance of its regular day: anaugh and De m all Parts of the Wi were and everywhere. mrs and Ac All the sporting ‘and Theatre Bee tie CLIPPER, now FRANK QUEEN, Edilor and Proprietor, 29 Ann atreet, OHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT.—Two complete renorts of ther Mace and King Baitle may be found in the CLIPPER, sow ready, in advange of the regular day of publication, BATTLE. BETWEEN MACE AMD ING for the Cham- pionship of England: fult malts tn the CLEPTER, now ready, and for sule his (Sunday) rorning by all news vem- oti HERE. are you, Gener PUTTY BOY.—See ecnrER with a full amd assorted. cargo of Shoring and Theatrical Nei CEIBENAN AND, MACE—Meenan now ready. Letter from J GEIPPEI ror sale in advance of its roguinr day. All newa- dealers have it this (Sand: Only 4 conve. Pa og Tyee Ht kinds of Boots RUCONNERS, 8771 Bo LL ARTICLES FOR SOLDIERS SHOULD BE SENT, ‘at half rates, by Harnden's Express, 7£ Brouaay ‘They send daily to all polnts ocenpied by our arm, T IM FULTON STREET-WEDDING CARDS: THESE celebrated engraved Cards only by ELL'S: SONS: Batablishea 1815, T 902 BROADWAY—WEDDING CARDS, TRE LATEST: style, at low prices, at EVERDELL’S, ‘902 Broadway, corner | Duane street. OUBLE. SOLE WATER-PROOF BOOTS, A’ ', Wand 12 Ann street. Fourt diferent tiyles At $4 60, “af JONES’, 10 and 12 Ann sireet. RISC MONOGRAMS. —THE LARGEST VARIETY Note and Letter Paper, Wedding Carda and Desk Beale, in porte ta , at GIMBREDE'S, £83 Bro RMY OFFICERS IN WASHINGTON.—IN COMPLE ‘ance with numerous requests from both officers and men of the Army of the Potonia:, I have appointed James 8. Gibbons, merchant, an agent in Washington for the sale of my Irisit Whiskey,’ une ariiele apay be found at hi posite Willard’ “importer, 433 Nassau streets A, Look at the CLIPPER this morning. “Hop Bowgun f" wices at Gitvnow oi tpi rent Pith it vadway. z machines * pe for. ‘aoe sewin, Wholesale and } Broadway, N.Y. Machines QR HES AND CANES FOR THE MILMIONAP the manufacturer's, C. PINNELL, No. 2 Cortlandt st. (Op NEATLY PRINTED, Circulars 38 cents per 1,000; © ream CENTS PER 1,000, li Heads, first class, $8 ewspapers, Rooks, Pampnlers, € ceptbing equa y low. d red stamp for my price list of oF king ashe News Establishinent, corner of R. TOBIA mL TAN LINIM! A. CERTAIN cure for umatism, Too'hache, Headache, Sore Throat, Cre yap and Walna, and Aches im avy pag of te body. It never tails if used as directed, and.has giverumi- Vorsal satisfaction during the fifteen year sit has been Lefora the public. Price 25 an.t00 cents a bottia. Sold by all ‘arug: —- Oice 66 Corilan t areet. PAIR GLOSS—A.CLEAN, WHITE t chemical preparation Jor promoting the oveth lnxuriance and Beauty of the Pe oF aap ais ae chair, keeping it moist ana in place, anim ethers amo silky softness and Pak ast toit, It ts unlik alcohol ard cil prepmratigns. 35 cen pal retail, druggists. “Ww Bichon nylee & Gon 141 Chasmbers sti Dizon, Fraser & " 149 Chambers street, Very liberal di peo nto d to dealers, a ern ash Orders from je houses, a2 mist, New Yor £eity, will recelva attention, Ph FAY, Che Nitpren iu 2 FOR ane ok cater Mid A donee = x rendyes st to order, SNOW and 649 Broad wer mange WANTED. fansed, to purshase, 2 20,000 reams of fue Fourdrinier Print- nos Fits pald/on delivery. Apply at the offce of this. eras Goat, Neuralasa, Pestinens wearing AM & CO'S recat wing yet fulted i ts panes —e u “Ageut for Pouadelphia, 3 & Es joMarism. —Abb THOSE an BILL POSTER'S aren Oat humorous plohue entle® rs Dream,” a satire for the th on tue long: ri bed the. post, his hard bed the tir his etal warm heart and Hie cast hore hia bill, but found-—""aalvy’ place,” By » prinelt le myo discovered Pre. snes “The Bill Pos Bis pt see Ned Forrest rides bareh Doors open at etght—| Haton, Chaves euctone catch) Sonics off at Keene’ atheatre, "A Temprrance Soclety init e oO rt Frekaventh use Dachelo: rive they enlisted to dite In the War, vanutred dolinrs bounty—ahew | that’s & sight— ‘And ail for a Jewoes, foF opty one night, At uve Acadeiy of Murty wivere vory stom Will be freg tunch and oyster saloon, Jiuy atone for per, tr aay ot Good thing for ry. E ‘Luey had ran." Le Bint Ko. “Pwas dawn of day, 8d hin Wandin aha then=-wn ed awe y. | Cop on oF an beantifal 9 dots res ‘abowe, 18eee {oeles, Loautl7itty ongenvad and colored, 2 com Coss 8 To UamY, Nassau atten 4