Alger Orders An Inquiry

Washington, Sept. 6. - Secretary Alger sent the followlng order to Montauk Point: "Washington, Sept. 5.- The Commanding General, Montauk. N. T: The New Tcrk World of about 28th ultimo published a statement of the death of Private Hugh P. Parrett of the Eighth regulars. in which it charged that when ie begged of Dr. to take him to the hospital the doctor notified -him :hat the hospital was for sick men, and it is reported that Parrett died that night. This account is sent me by Representative Grosvenor of Ohio, who says there is great indignation in his community over the case, and, if it is as reported, there should be. "I wish an inquiry immediately instituted to find out about this matter and report made to me. I understand one Sergeant Rich of the same company or regiment is under arrest for having eomplained of this matter. I have heard mueh of the neglect of the men, much of which no doubt, is fictitious, but if there is any foundation for this staterhent, or if there are any men ill in the regulars in their tents that are not provided for, I wish to know the reason why and at once; also the names of the officers in command of the regiment and company in each case. "Secretary of War."