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MONDAY, JULY 14, 1862.
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tiona. We do not return rdectod manuscripts.
correspondence solicited from all parts
of the world, and especially from our different military
and naval departments. When used, it will be paid for.
THE WAR.
The kews fkom the Ansrv of the Potomac ia
somewhat puzzling, and, with the dospatoh whioh
wo first published front General McClellan, to a
relative in this city, coupled with one from Fortresi
Monroe, reporting that the enemy is withdrawing
his troops from our front, and read in connection
With a report whioh comos via New York, to the
effect that two or three regiments of General Burn
side’s corps d’armeo have been disembarked at
Newport Nows, has created no little excitement
throughout the North.’ These despatches or rumors
have been swelled and twisted into a ridiculous
rumor that General Magruder was moving down
the peninsula at the head of a considerable army.
Now, it seems to us that the rebels would have
nothing to gain and much to lose by such a move
ment, and' ns their plans thus far have seldom
proved mistakes, wo cannot think General Bee
would make so grave an error at this juncture as
to waste of his forces. And now as to the real
danger of the enemy making any advance towards
Fortress Monroe. He can neither close up nor
traverse the wators of the James, the York, or the
Chiokahominy rivers. Therefore, his soldiers would
have to trudge through interminable swamps', ra
vines, and over rod clay hillocks, dragging Ms sup
plies after him in wagons, exposing himself at all
times to easy capture, and at any rate to having their
communication c it off, to say nothing of the forces
being harassed eentinuaily by our gunboats in any
of the rivers mentioned. A single gunboat in tho
York river at Yorktown could prevent him from
occupying the batteries there or at Gloucester
Point. A single gunboat at the head-waters of
the Warwick river, assisted, perhaps, by a brigade
of troops, would stop the progress and hold at bay
theenlire rebel army—tho natural defences bomg
suoh that between the sources of the Warwick
rivor and tho sources of some of tho tributary
Btrcams of the York river, thoro is an isth
mus of laud scarcely four miles in width. 'The
reason for landing some of Burnside’s troops
at NowpoTl Nows is plain enough. Every one is
aware that the garrisons of Fortress Monroe and
’ Fort Wool arc not as strong as they should be, in case
of an assault, and also that our forces at Suffolk are
insufficient to repel a powerful concentrated at
taok. Newport Nows is a central point, a.healthy
iooation, wish abundance of barrack room, easy of
.•'access, with sufficient stores to support the.troops
4 constituting the considerable garrison there now,
, and a point from whioh those troops oan be dis
tributed for miles around, at an hour’s notice. So,'
ihat while it is eminently proper that a small foraa
should be concentrated at that point, equal to any
emergency that might arise, every one knows that
the entire force situated hure oouid join the army
. of the Potomac, at lliehmond, in five or six hours
after receiving orders to move. The despatch
< from General McClellan has lead to -what seems
to usTo be an erroneous impression that another
• battle had taken plaoo near Richmond. Wo
can see nothing improbable or impolitic, in the
retreat of tho rebels. It seems that.our com
manding gonerai can make a great strategio move
ment, occupy a noiv, saror, and better base of ope
rations, in the face of an overwhelming enemy, win
seven victories in seven days, and yet not be ap-
preciated by a too crilieal or too expectant public.
Might it not: be that the possession ef the new
strong base by McClellan's army (as acknowlodgod
by the rebel press) caused General Lee to select
a new counter-base of operations for his armies ?
• Fnou General Ilallook’s army wo have tho oatl
for “more troops,” aod in order to place tho im
mense garrison in and around Memphis into active
service, that oity ia to be fortified; so that it would
seem that this is to bo General flalleck’s now base.
The large army of the West i 3 now scattered in
every direction, to repel the inroads of guerilla
bends, which infest the, entire territory of the
South at present occupied by American troops.
The, rebels Tvoge an effective guerilla warfare.
They devastate in small bands, but are under able
leaders, and direct instructions from the rebel Go
vernment, and when an opportunity presents Itself,
These bands move upon an important point, con
centrate, and offer stout battle in an organized for
mation, so that when captured they must be treated
SB prisoners of war. Unless some plan for more
severo treatment is applied to these outlaws,
one and all, tho attractiveness ®f this style of
warfare will, be constantly enhanced, and, con
sequently, tho numerical strength of these bands
Jnoreascd. Tbeir existence oauses innumerable
divisions in out grand armies, and a consequent
decrease in their efficiency from disorganization.
The result of all this will be that we shall have
to ceaio occupying territory, move in large bo
dies, and, by masterly strategy, force tho enemy
to concentrate, and continually weaken him in
battle, until, from force of circumstances, he shall
succumb.
The JtBrORM of Union: recruiting meetings roll
in upon ns from nearly all the loyal States. A
mammoth Union meeting of the citizens of New
York, of all parties, who ore for supporting the
Government in the prosecution of the war and tho
suppression of the rebellion, will be held in Union
Square, to-morrow afternoon, to, express, without
reference to. any-party question whatever, their
undiminished confidence in tho justice of our cause,
and their inflexible purpose to maintain it to the
end, and to proffer to the Government ail the aid
it may need, to the extent of all their resources.
The call is signeii by. Hon. George Opdyke, Mayor
Of New York, and over ono hundred of the
wealthiest and most influential men of the city.
General Pope’s army is moving on. General
Hatch's command, the advance guard of tho arniy
of Virginia, haa occupied Culpeper, .which is situ
ated in one of the wealthiest portions of the State.
The reorganization of this grand army is already
exerting good influences over commanders and men,
who will assuredly march to victory upon future
fields.
The attack upon Murfreesboro 1 , Tennessee,
by a band of rebel guerillas, although bold, and
to us humiliating at first, can ho of but little;
importance otherwise to the rebels. There is no
good cause for alarm for the safety of Nashville,
as is indicated by the telegraphic despatches;
these despatches are evidently .exaggerated, as
is evidenced by private ones received in this city
last night, direct from Uouisville. Tho people
must not beome restive under the reports of tbe
ocounenco of these raids; they are always conse
quent upon the scattering of largo armies, like
that under command of Beauregard. Adventurous
men will, over find active employment, either iu
a good ot bad cause, Recording to circumstances.
HIE fiHVPS.
Fhom Fortress Mottos we have re'oeived a list of
sick and wounded Pennsylvanians, also a list of
those deceased, at the Mill Creek Hospital. The
Daniel Webster, -while passing up the James river,
on Friday, was fired at by the enemy, a ball pass
ing through two of her staterooms. Ho.one was in
jured. The rebels, for some reason not yet made
apparent, are reported to be withdrawing thsir
troops from onr front. Have they become alarmed
at the prospect of the Army of the Shenandoah
paying them a visit ?
The rumor that the rebel General Magruder,
who, it seems, uas not taken prisoner in the late
battles, is moving down the Peninsula with the in
tention Of seizing Williamsburg, and perhaps York
town, gains a coloring of probability, from the faot
that a portion of General Burnside’s command, em
bracing Several thousand men, wore landed at New
port News, on Wednesday night, instead of pro
ceeding up the James river to the assistance of
General McClellan. What this rebel movement
means it is diifieuJt to oonjeoturo. Perhaps it may
be a mere reconnaissance. ,
A despatch from Cairo furnishes us with the in
telligence from Qon. Curtis that he had divided his
forces, one portion being on the Cache and White
rivers, and the other being to the eastward, seven
ty-five miles west of Memphis—doubtless on the
line ,of the (unfinished) railroad to Little Book.
She rebel General Hindman, we are informed, had
ordered the inhnti’ants near Gauley Bridge to de
stroy their provisions and shoot their oattie.
Mohg Ari’s rebel cavalry, asa Nashville despatoh
intimates, intend to carry into execution a long
standing threat, and are now enroute for Louisville,
for tho purpose of paying to that
cityt From the reports ..of passengers arrived in
Nashville, it appears that'thoy were m the vicinity
of Gave City, a station oh tho Louiivjlle and Nash
ville road, about eighty miles south ofLouis villa.
By an arrival from ‘.-New Orleans,'"rmlearn tffii
Mobile bay has been comp'ettdyobstrucTed by ihe
rebels, who have also dug adiloh' entirely®around*
the city, ond erected breastworks and’batteries at
vnnerlable points, The rebel Governor of Louisi
ana has issued a flaming proclamation, enjoining
upon the Secessionists to continued resistance to
Federal authority, and assuring them that Southern
independence was certain of being gained.
The town of Lebanon, Kentucky, has been
burned by a body of 460 rebel cavalry. Fortu
nately the guerillas afterwardsenoountered aparty.
of Federal troops, and were put to flight. Addi
tional troops have been sent out ia pursuit of them.
Let tbero bo no rnoroy shown the' guerillas.
The strike among the New York grain shovellors
has oxtended to tho stovodoros, and the shipment
of breadstuffs is, therefore, necessarily suspended,
until some amicable arrangement oan bo arrived at
between tho disputants.
A SMBITED recruiting meeting was held at
Fanueil Ilall, Boston, on Saturday, and a commit
tee of 160 gentlemen was chosen to recoive and
• disburse contributions in aid of enlistments.
A meeting of the Republican members of Con
gress was hold in Washington on Saturday, and re
solutions passed inviting tho 00-operation of all
. loyal men in aiding to suppress.tho rebellion.
' "A conßEsroxnENT pays a morited tribute to the
services of the Irish Brigade in the late battles be
•fove Richmond. He says: 11 Had they not support l
ed our men as they did, thoro might havo been
thousands of us killed or captured, for a retreat
would have been inevitable—and a retreat is gene
rally the most disastrous kind of defeat an army
can sustain.”
Oini speoial correspondence from .Vicksburg da
scribes, in a most graphic manner, the bombard?
ment of the doomed city. Tho writer is tan- army
officer, whose facilities for witnessing the speotaoie;
and obtaining details of the fightj are such as are
not usually vouchsafed to civilian correspondents. .
The prominent features of the money market on:
Saturday were the downwavd tendenoy of speaie,
and the scarcity of small change.- Livers plans
have been suggested to remedy the latter evil, - but
if wo are to-have any reform, it seems probable
that wo must have it through tho enterprise of in
dividuals until our banks are empowered by act of
Legislature to issuo bills for fractional parts of a
dollar. • -
That the pbioe of specie should be ad
vanced, at a crisis like this, is a terrible but
not surprising fact. Were we driving a great
trade with foreign countries, as we did a fc w
years ago, when thero seemed tew limits to
our extravagance and luxury, which literally
enriched the cotton manufacturers of Lan-
cashire and tho siik manufacturers of Lyons—.
it conid easily be understood and ascertained
what became of the hard cash. Our imports
exceeding our exports, at certain seasons, the
balance would have to be paid in gold. But,
at other seasons, when our grain und our flour
were required by England and France, the ba-
lance of trade would be in our favor, aud gold
would flow into our banks and tills from our
foreign debtors.
The Morrill tariff was intended to act protec
tively in behalf of our home manufactures, aud,
no doubt, has very greatly checked our im
portation of foreign luxuries—which we can
do without, and which, while the war con
tinues, at any rate, we must do without, for
we cannot afford them. Tho fact that, how
ever Free Trade may answer for such old
countries as England and Franca, it is not
suited to a new country like the United States,
was recognized by Congress when it passed
the now Tariff. Boundless in her productive
ness as in her territorial extent, this vast
country has abundance of everything neces
sary for the sustenance, the habitation, tho
apparel, the comforts, oven the luxuries of
her in-dwellers, and, if they willed it, might
dispense with tho produce, natural or labored.
of other countries. But there is an unfortu-
nate tendency, among the sclt-styled “upper
classes,” to run into expense on account of
foreign luxuries—to value these, not accord
ing to tbeir value and utility, but according to
their costandshow. The built of our popu
lation, wiser and better, are content with
home-produce. Tho new Tariff, howevor, has
checked the importation of foreign manufac
tures and produce, and tho monetary condition
of tho times will still further carry this out.
Alluding to tho inflation in the value of spe
cie—when gold is well nigh a premium of 20
per cent., and even the nickel pennies are at
three to four—it has been recommended, 1.
That the exportation of specie shall be pro
hibited; 2. That there shall be an export duty
on specie; 3, That bank notes shall be taxed;
4. That binfc currency shall ba prohibited;
and, 5. That the city governments shall issue
shinplasters. The third and fourth of these
propositions we may pass over as unintelli
gible. The last will never be adopted, vre
hope. Let us remember that shinplasters in.
Arr,oricawould probably become as valueless as
the sss/g««fs were in. France;. and the inevi
table result of their being currency would
be to beep the small change locked up, for
they would supersede it,as once that shinplas
ters become current up will run the prices—
already unfairly high—of all articles in ordinary
consumption. Peopio with fixed incomes will
at once become pauperized.
The suggestions to prohibit the exportation
of specie and to lay a tax upon specie ex
ported are inconsistent with each other. Be
sides, neither of thSm is demanded by any
exigency ot the times. Put an embargo upon
the ex. ort of gold, and public credit w.ll bo
injured abroad. Certain American merchants
have to make payments in Europe. Failing
cotton and tobacco, rice and turpentine, to
send abroad, they must send gold, even if it
should run up to thirty per cent, premium;
and though the merchants who buy goid at a
high rate must lose, the gold-ventlor3 niust
! gain. Prom the suspension of specie pry.
ments' by the Bank of England, id 1797, and
alt through the war with Napoleon, the ex
| portation of gold from any British port was
j legally proliib ted. Nevertheless, gold left
the country very largely, for if it was scarce
and dear in England, it was scarcer and dearer
in other countries, and the profits were suffi
ciently great to tempt parties to run the risk.
“We believe that hoarding rather than specu
lation is at the bottom of this inflated price of
gold. Old women (in and out of pctticoits)
get a!armed at the slightest cause, sometimes
at the mere shadow of a cause, and cau
tiously put: their, money by, in bard cash—:
having some indefinite idea, with the record
of the United States Bank in their heads, that
banks and bankers will one day break up, and
that specie will,then be worth some gigantic
premium. ■ For the ordinary purposes of life,.
a large floating amount of small change is:
needed, and the Mint should be busy for some
time in coining half-dollars, quarters, and
dimes. The more silver money thrown into
circulation, the smaller the premium upon it.
■With our constant supply of gold from Cali
fornia, we need not have any scarcity of the
higher quality of Bpecie. The present rates of
premirnr are all factitious—hut they unsettle
business while they continue.
Fortunately, because of our much-abused
Protective Tariff, not much gold is sent out
of the country just now to pay the demands
of foreigners upon our merchants. But for
Unit Tariff' we" should now bo in a very bad
way, indeed. As it is, our importations were
checked, in the very nick of time. IFo may
take it as a fact that, in the next six weeks,
not much gold will be exported hence. After
that time, when Ceres, crowned with yellow
wreaths of wheat, shall have poured forth the
fulness of. a teeming harvest from her abound
ing cornucopia, the tables will he turned.
Europe, and particularly England and France,
will require grain from our abundance. In
the very best of years, these countries cannot
produce wheat enough for the food of then
vast population. Between them are some
i Seventy Million human beings to be sustained'
by the staff of life, and they must come to us
for food. Last year we supplied them with
grain to the value of $250,000,000; and at
least an equal value must he exported by us
this year. How paid for? Mainly in specie,
for tlio Tariff' will act as a preventive check
on importation. At any rate, the country
must gain in some shape. If paid in gold,
there will be the needed increase of specie; if
paid in goods, the National Treasury will
i benefit by ihe import duties, and our com
-1 moTcialists and retailors by the profit on the
j sale of the goods. •
The history of prices shows, as Mr, Tooicn
remarked, that the value of money rises and
falls like quicksilver in the barometer. In
1835, when Napoleon finally.fell, the price of
gold in England was never below eighty-eight
shillings (he ounce. In 1818, gold had been as
high as one hundred and eleven shillings ster
ling jer ounce. In 181 C, when gold was no
longer sent from England to pay the British
soldiers in France, the price was not above
seventy-seven, and ten ponce the ounce, or the
legal vthie payable at the Bank of England.
Between the two prices, of course, some per
sons sustained a loss, equal to the difference,
,S2.GO. Just so, when the present inflation col
ilopsos, somo of the money-speculators may
show profits, but somo will have burned tbeir
lingers.
If we have clearly expressed our conviction,
tbo result of some acquaintance with thejinan
cial history of nations and close observation of
facts, wo believe that the public may arrive,
• with ns, at ttao conclusion, that the inflation of
the specie-value is temporary, because uncalled
for.' Money-jobbers and speculators have main,
lycausod it; but the thing was commenced,
innocently enough, by the carefully ciutlons
holders, who withdrew the eurrent coin Com
circulation. All this time, see how good, how
unimpeached is the credit of the Gorernmont* ■
In 1707, when the Bank ot England was so.
bare of specie that it had to redeem its notes
by paying sixpences, it was compelled to sus
pend specie-payments, and the suspension
continued, for twenty-lour years, until
1821. When the war between England and
France commenced, in 1703, Consols (that is
the National Debt of England) were saleable
at ,£9B for ovory UlOO of stock. In 1797,
these self-same tbico per cent. Consols
were soldi as low as £5l for every hun
dred. How different is our case, .with the
buoyancy of Government stock iri the money
maiket. YetEnglaDd pulled through, with a
debt then of vast magnitude, and a population
not half so numerous, not a quarter so wealth-;
producing, .as is now in the Union States.
England, at her worst—when £lOO Consols
sold for 47i—never despaired, aud surely we
shall not. No, we have girded up our loins
for the contest, we battle for the Right,and
c God and our cause to aid, the venture we’ll abide I 1 * -
This speculation ia the price of specie must
subside. Let it alarm none. But, as. to -in
juring our credit abroad, by prohibiting,the
export of gold, and thereby rendering our
merchants unable to pay their debts to fo
reigners, or as to unsettling trade'at home by
authorizing the issue of shinplasters, neither
. must he sanctioned. -Either would be unjust—,
both would be ruinous, at home and abroad.
We do not know that .anything we can say
can add to the reputation so dearly won, and
so gallantly struggled for, by. the Pennsylvania
Reserves; but, wiih what we believe to be
only proper State pride, we call the attention
of the Government of the country to the
recent achievements of this portion of the
volunteer forces of Pennsylvania; and ask
their attention to a brief narration of what
they have done.
Organized under a special act of. the Legis
lature of the State, they had been, by State
authority; and under till indefatigable exer
tions of Governor Curtin, placed in camps,
superbly clothed and elegantly equipped, and,
with their ranks filled to the maximum re
quired by the War Department, wore, fortu
nately for the country, in condition for the
field; and when the intelligence of the disas
trous results of Bull Run burst upon an asto
nished public, these regiments, thus filled and
equipped, rushed forward to the preservation
of the capital; and for a second time in the
history of this war did Pennsylvania troop 3
really preserve the Union. The martial tread
of this division through the city of Baltimore,
on the second morning after the battle ot Bull
Run, silenced the traitors who, upon the
street- comers of that city, at that time, amid
the temporary elation of the moment, spoke
the treason that they now dare not utter, and
the formidable appearance of the advancing
column of this division announced to ithe
people that the freemen of Pennsylvania were
aroused and at work.
The Reserves were detained some timo at
Tenallytown, where they received from the
State the colors which flicy have since so gal
lantly borne; subsequently crossed the Poto
mac, encamped at Pierpont, and, during the
long, severe, and dreary winter through which
we have just passed, discharged with unmur
muring fidelity and unfaltering devotion the
tedious and severe duties of camp and picket,
enlivening the despondency of the month of
December by the brilliancy of their achieve
ments at Drancsville.
With the severity of their marches from
Pierpont to Alexandria, from Alexandria to
Bull Run (through the terrific snow-storm of
the 9th of April last,) the public are familiar.
Their having been added to General McDow
ell’s corps, and of their dissatisfaction at
tliis, believing it too inactive a position—they
reached, however, the army of the Potomac
in season for severe service, gallant achieve
ments, aud, wo regret to add, heavy losses.
Posted immediately upon the extreme right of
the army, it became their important duty to
hold in check the tremendous forces sent for
ward by the rebels, destined, as they doubtless
believed, to turn in rout and confusion the
right wing of McClellan’s army. '
The Ist Brigade, consisting of the Ist Rifles
(Bucktails), Major Roy Stone, the sth In
fantry, Col. S. G. Simmons, the Ist Infantry,
Col. R. Biddle Roberts, the Bth Infantry,
Col. Georck S. Hats, the 2d Infantry, Lieut.
Col. MoCanddess, under command of Brig.
Gen. Jomn F. Reynolds, commenced the en
gagement at Meehanicsville on Thursday,
.Tune 20th. ana after ..four hours of . severe
fighting, to the surprise of the entire army,
held tlie field against the fearful odds pressed
upon them and slept on the ground—retired
under orders in the; morning, holding the
enemy in check as they fell hack, and perform
ing this movement under the direction of the
accomplished general named, with such stea
diness and precision as to call forth the plau
dits and admiration of the most experienced
officers of the service. On Friday afternoon,
after a long and -severe march, the entire
Division took part in the terrible conflict borne
by Gen. Frrz Joins Pouter's Corps on
that memorable afternoon, and again miin
tained themselves with steadiness and in
trepidity—having to regret, however, their
terrible losses, and to deplore, one and all,
that the gallant Reynolds was wounded
arid a prisoner. How they marched by night
without a murmur, submitted to every fatigue
and hardship, we will not say. Again, on
Monday, the SOth, they were destined to win
yet brighter honors and to suffer more terrific
losses. Posted near the Charles City road,
they bore - tbe brunt of a most furious at-
tack from the enotny, and held their position
until relieved near nightfall by fresh troops.
The fields around them were crimsoned with
the gore of their expiring foes, and “ silendy
and sadly" they left their bravest and best.
The veteran McCaxl was wounded and in the
hands of the foe; tbe accomplished Mkade
wounded and carried from the field ; the gal
lant Simmons had perished; the intrepid Bm-
DT.B,; McOalx's adjutant, was numbered with
Ihe slain, and the junior brigadier, General
Sbtmouu, moved at midnight with the rem
nant of the division, still steady, still undaunted,
after three severe conflicts in less than a week,
through which they had passed, to join the
vast army of the Potamac on tho banks of the
James river, where the division now remains,
and recuperated with a few days’ rest will soon
be again “ eager for the fray."
BETTER FROM “OCCASIONAL.”
'W'ASinxciTOS, July 13, 1862,
Congress will undoubtedly adjourn either
to morrow or at an early day in the coming
week. The amount|of business despatched
and perfected during this session has never
been equalled in'any past year. Tho war cre
ated so many necessities, and presented so
many novel questions; that ail the skill, reflect
tion, and labor of the Senators and Represen
tatives were needed to come up to the require
ments of the crisis; and their patience,
patriotism, and comparative unanimity, under
these circumstances, have been surprising.
The animated struggle that took place on the
confiscation bill terminated on Friday last, and
tho report of the committee was adopted in
the Senate on that'day and yesterday in tho
; House by large majorities—several of the
Border State men giving it their cordial
sanction. Some of our statesmen have
greatly misunderstood the feeling of the
people on this question. There is nothing j
upon which they more heartily combine than
in the demand that tho authors of this rebel
lion, and all those who have taken part in it,
should be punished. It wilt be in vain to
create a division by attempting to misrepre
sent the measure which has now passed both
Houses, for it cannot bo too stringent, too
searching, to.o strong for'the loyal States.
'Plain men cannot understand the objections I
. of distinguished lawyers against this remedy.
They are astounded at any argument which
proceeds upon tho theory that every severe
effort to maintain this Government cannot he
made without an infraction of that Constitu
tion which the enemies of the Government
are banded to destroy, and, as Andrew John
son's Nashville Union said, speaking for the
patriotic Southerners of that section
assert that no measure, no policy necessary to
put down tho rebellion, can bo contrary to
the Constitution. Suppose, now, that you
should discover that it is impossible to
crush ont the rebellion by the forms of
tiie Constilntion, according to your inter-
pretation, would you bo for letting tho rebel
lion take its course in that-event, and submit
to its oppression ?" This is the sentiment
of the men who fight our battles, sustain our
credit, give of their substance, and are willing
to endure still greater sacrifices, so that this
.Union shall be preserved. In my opinion, ou r
THE PEESS—PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY. JULY 14, 1862.
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people are no less united in support of the
bill authorizing the President, at Ms disore -
tion, to direct the employment of negroes to
perform certain labor ia the army. Indeed,
on that issue there is no difference whatever
among sound Supporters of the Government.
Disputes do arise when the alternative of arm
ing the negroes is presented, but the remedy
of employing them, in order that they may he
able to assist the Government in lessening the
hardens necessary to thoir support, is not sus
ceptible'of successful opposition, and there
fore commends itself to every fair and upright
mind. , .
Some-idea may be had 'of the enormous
amount of work done by the present Congress
by glancing over the following list of the most
important measures which ‘ are now laws, or
will become laws of the land:
IMPORTANT LAWS. PASSED AT THE PRESENT
SESSION OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTIT CON
GRESS.
An act to farther promote the efficiency of the navy.
An act to Incroaoe the duties on tea, sugar.
An act to provide for allotment certificates among the
volunteer forces. • ; ■*.
An act making an appropriation for gunboats on the
Western rivers. ",
* . An act.in relation to the letters of sailors and marines
in the service of the United States. .
*■= An act to authorize the President to appoint two addi
tional Somtariea of War.- ■ -• ‘ '
'An.act. to provide forthe protected of overland etni
£i ants to California, Gregor, and. Washington territory.:
An act to 'authorize the President of'the United States
in certain esses to take possession of-r&ilcoad and tele
graph lines* and for other purposes. i
An act mating appropriations fortheconsular and di
plomatic expenses of the Government forth© yoar’eading
tbirtitth June, eighteen li nudred and sixty- three, and ad
ditional appropriations for the year ending 30ih June,
1802.
: An act to authorize the Secretary of-the Interior to
strike frem the pensiourclls. the names, of such persons
as have taken up aims against=the Government, or who
may have in any manner rebels.
An act making appropriations forthosnpport of the
Military Academy for .the year ending the 30th June,
1863.- • V--• v ■ . .
Ad act to authorize an additional issue of United States
notes.
An act making an appropriation far the purchase of
cotton and tobacco seed for general distribution.
An net to authorize.tho construction of twenty iron*
clad eteam. gunboats. . ~ A v
An act’ to amend an act, entitled «an act, to regulate
trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to pre
serve peace on the frontiers,’* approved Jute 30,1834. -
.An act making an-appropriation for completing the
defencesof Washington and for other purposes.
Ad act to prohibit the coolie trade byAmsrican citizens
in American vessels. f
An act making appropriattors*f#r the construction,
preservation, and repairs of certain fortifications and
other works of defence. **■ ’ -J~
An act making appropriations for the signal service of
tho Umtefi States army. ■■ r
An act making additional appropriations for tho sup
port of the army for the year ending 80th June, 1862
An act to autcorize the issue ofiUnited States notes,
and for the redemption or fumiiug thereof, "and for fund
ing tha floating debt of the United Sbtea.
An act making approp-iatisna for sundry civil ex
penses of the Government for the year ending 30th Juno,
1863, aud additional appropriations Ibr the year ending
30th June, 1882 5 . ;>..■■}■: --v.
; An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
issue certificates of indebtedness to public creditors.
An act fixing the number of tho House of Representa
tives from and after the 3d March, 1863.
An act requiring an oath of| allegiance aud to support
tho CouetHutien of the United States to be administered
to mastera of American vessels, clearing for foreign or
other ports during the present rebellion. : ; .
An act to make an additional article of war, making
appropriations for tho legislative, executive, and judi
cial expenses of the Government for the year ending SQch
June, 2863. and additional appropriations for the year
ending 30th June, 1862.
An act -for a jomt commission for the preservation of
the Atlantic fisheries. . . , • - -
An act to authorize tho purchase of coin, and for other
purposes.
An act to provide for llie appointment of sutlers in the,
volunteer service, and to define their duties.
An act to secure to the offiecers and men actually em
ployed in ibe Western Department, or Deparlment of,
Missouri, their pay, bounty, and pension.
in act to facilitate judicial proceedings in adjudica
tions upon captured property, and for the better adminis
tration of the law of prizes. (
An act in addition to aa , act to refund and remit the
duties on arms imported by the States, approved July 10,
■2861. ' : t ; ■:
An act to provide for the .eauitaMe settlement of the
accounts o! the officers and crews of the frigate Songteas,
and other vessels. " | u
An act to prohibit the allowance or payment of pen
sions to the children of officers and soldiers of the Revo
lution.
, An act for the release of certain parsons held to service
or labor ia the District of Coiubmia.
An act to reorganize and increase the efficiency of the
medical department of the army.
An act to authorize the Postmaster General to esta
blish branch post offices in cities.i
An au making additional appropriationsfor the naval
service for ths year ending June 3O } fISO2. •
An act making appropriations for the service of the
Post Office Department during the fiscal year ending
Jane 30,1663. *-
An act to establish a branch miot;of the United States
at Denver, in the Territory of Colorado. ‘
An act to amend an act entitled “ an act to provide in
creased revenue from imports, to pay interest on the
public debt, and for other purposes, I '} approved August 5,
1801. '
An act to establish a port of entry in the collection dis
trict of Beaufort, 6. 0. : .
An act to provide.for the deficienfey in the appropria
tion for the'pay ofthe two and three year 6 * voluateers,
and the officers and men actually'edplojed in tho West
ern department. )
An act to facilitate the discharge of enlisted men for
physical disability; :
An act to establish a Department of Agriculture.
An act to incorporate the Washington and Georgetown
Railroad Company. |
An ac* to secure 7 homesteads to actual settlers on the
public domain, ; -
An act to proviso far tho public Initrn tion of youth in
primary schools throughout the county of Washington,
in the District of Columbia, witboefc the limits of the
cities of Washington and Georgetown, .
Ah act to authorize the appointment of medical-store
keepers and cbaplaics cf hospitals. A
V An act supplementary to an act, approved July 13,
18fci, entitled an act to provide for the collection of du»
tics on imports, and for othrr purposes.
An act providing for the education of colored children
in the tiiies of Washington and Georgetown, D. 0., and
for oilier purpose*.
An set to amend an act, entitled “an act making ap
tsropri&rione for the service of Pout-office Department
dmingthe fiscal year ending the 30th Jane,,lBB3, ap
proved April 17* 1862. ' : , J : -; ,
. An act to reduce the expenses of the survey and sale
of the public lands in the United States. :
Aaact. to allow the State of California an additional
Bepretentative in the Thirty-seveuth Oongress,
. An . act abolishing certain collection districts and re
ducing compensation of officers of cubtoms in California.
An net to prevent a? d pimtah fraud on.tho part of
officers intrusted ■vrith making of contracts for the Go
veibment.
An act to establish a land office In Colorado Territory,
and for other purposes.
An act to authorize the President of the United States
to appoint diplomatic representatives to the Republics of
Eayti and Liberia* mpectively. .
An act for the colkclioncf direct taxes In insurrection
ary districts within the United States, and for other
purposes
An act to protect the property of Indians who have
adopted the habits of civilized life. ,
An act defining additional causes of challenge, and pre*
scribiTg an addhioial oath for grand and relit jurors in
tho United States Oourte. ‘
4 An act making provisions for raising property of the
United States tunU in Ibe waters thereof.
An act to. authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
.charge the names of certain vessels.
An act providing that the •fficers of volunteers shall be
paid on the-pay-rolls of the regiments or companies to
wffich they belong.
An act making appropriations for postal service on
peat routes established at the present session of Congress.
An act lo secure freedom to all persona within the Ter
ritories of the Untied States. ■
An act to change the location of the port of entry for
the Puget Sound collection district..
An act to change the port of entry, for the district of
Brunswick, Georgia. .
An act to provide internal revenue ,to support the Go
vernment and to pay interest on the public debt.: .
An act making appropriations for tho support of the
army for the year ending the 80th June, 1898, and addi
tional appropriations for the year ending 30th June,
1882, and for other purp'-ses, .•
An aotto aid in constructing a railroad and- telegraph
line from the Missouri river to Uie Pacific ocean, and to
secure to the Government tho use of the same for postal,
military, and other purposes.
An act increasing temporarily the duties on imports,
and for other purposes,. -v.,..-•-’.V'/"
An act making appropriations for the payment of the
bounty authorized by the sixth section of an act entitled
An act to authorize the employment of volunteers to
aid in enforcing the laws and protecting public property/ 5
approved July 22,1861, and for-other purposes.
An act to grant pensions.
An act to confiscate the propf rty of rebels for the pay
ment of the expenses of the present rebellion, and for
other purposes. ' " , ,
An act to establish and eauahzo the grades ,of line
officers of .the United States navy
An act making appropriations for the uaval service for
tbs year endingSOth June, 1863, and for other purposes.
An act for the better government of the navy of the
United States. ‘ - . ~ - .
; Joint resolution expressive of the recognition by Con
gress of the gallant and patriotic services of the late Bri
gadier General. Nathaniel Lyon, and officers and soldiers
under his command at the battle of Springfield, Missouri,
, Joint resolution explanatory of au act entitled, “An
act to increase tho duties on tea, coffee, and sugar,V ap
proved twenty-fourth of December,. eighteen hundred
and sixty-one.
Joint resolution. declaratory of the purpose of Con
gress to impose a tax. . • ; - ;
. A resolution in relation to allotment , certificates of
pay to officers held as prisoners of war in the ao-called
Confederate States. r
A resolution giving the thanks of Congrosa to tho offi
cers, soldiers, and seamen of tho army and their
gallantry in the recent biilliatt victories overthe ene
mies of tho Union and the Constitution.
Joint resolution in relation to certain railroads in the
State of MießOuri.
A resolution providing for the payment of the awards
ofthe Commission, to investigate the military claims’in
the Department of the West. . \
‘ A resolution to amoad an act entitled, “An act to carry
into effect conventions between the United States the
Republics of New Grenada and Coßta Rica. -•
. Joint resolution authorizing tho Secretary ofthe Navy
to in autre into the cause of the failure of certain con- :
tracts for steam machinery, aud to. remit penalties con
nected therewith.
. A resolution to authorize the Secretary of War to ac
cept moneys appropriated by any State for the payment
of its volunteers, dud to' apply tho same aa directed ;T>y
BUchStato. .* - v.
A resolutEon to authorize the President to assign the
command of troops, la the game ; field or department, to
officers of the same grade, with regard of seniority.
Jointrcsolufion that the United States ought to co
operate with, affording pecuniary aid to, any State which
may. adopt the gradual abolishment of slavery.
Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary.of the Navy
to test plans and materials for rendering Bhips and float
ing batteries invulnerable .
A resolution to encourage enlistmsnts in the. regular
army ard voluntoor forces.
Many other acts and resolutions,' ef a privfite and local
character, have been passedL.at this session.
I have just read tho pamphlet of Robort J.
Walker in favor of gradual emancipation, a
copy of -which T forward for republication in
The Press. It is instinct with the old fire of
the flint. This extraordinary man, after
passing through a career which has become
historical, and being identified .with some of
tho most important events in our history, is
as fresh in his physical and mental health as
he was more than forty years ago, when, full
of youthful aspirations, ho advocated*' the
Democratic party in Western Pennsylvania,
and when, ten years afterwards, he was tho
champion, the confidant, and the spokesman
of Andrew Jackson. The stylo of this letter
is as clear, as-close, and as compact as if it
had been published by some logical lapidary,
and will be read with delight and instruction
by the most educated as well as the most un
informed. Governor Walker lays tho axe to
tho root of the tree when he declares that
Slavery was the cause of the rebellion. Ask
ing nothing from the Administration, and at
this time enjoying the fruits of Ms professional
labors as a practitioner before the Supremo
Court of the United States, bis counsel is tho
counsel of an independent gentleman and
patriotic citizen. . Occasional.
FB 0 M WASHINGTON.
Special Despatches to “The Tress.”
Washsnoton, July 13.
The Scarcity of Specie.
There seems to be no doubt that Congress, before the
close of the session,' will provide for tbe scaroH, of Bpocie
by authorizing tbe issue of t\vo-and.a>ltalf.doliar notes
and otherwise meeting the necessity of the times,
which legislation may delay the adjournment beyond
■Wednesday.
Volunteers for One Year.
It is understood an order is about being issued re
ducing tbe term of enlistment for tho three hundred
thousand volunteers from throe years to ono. Tho ob
ject ot this is to secure a large number of men who
would not enlist for the longer but would roadily do so
for tho shorter period. . Besides, the calculation is that
tho rebellion will be crushed in less than one year: To
Governor Cram, of Pennsylvania, this change is greatly
duo. .
Nominations for Brigadier Generals.
Tho Military Committee of tho Senate, yesterday, ont
of a large number of nominations for brigadier generals
before them, selected twenty-nine to report to that body,
notwithstanding there are oily eighteen additional offi
cers of that rank required by law.
General Van 'Vliet.
Brigadier General Van Vliet, quartermaster of ihe
arjEy of tho Potomac, has been relieved from duty at his
own request, and arrived her© on Saturday, and report
ed. The general was compelled to ask to berolievod owing
to ill-bealtb, and in leaving was highly complimented by
Gen. SlcClkllan.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
The Hon, Gkougf. S. Bout well, the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, haß not yet reached here, being oh
dmy os Military Commissioner at Cairo, Illinois, when
bo was appointed. ~
Applications for tbe office of collector of taxe3 in tho
various Congressional districts are already counted by
thousands, and the number is rapidly increasing. They
are addressed to the Secretary of tho Treasury, and re*
Quire the daily labor of many clerks to assort and endorse
them. .
The Pfew XUgnlar ltegiments.
Army officers arelavisli in their praises of the new Regu-
lar regiments in the recent battles before Richmond, and
especially is the conduct of the I4th commended. Among
the gallant spirits was Lieutenant James F. McElifone,-
of Philadelphia, who commanded the color company of
that regiment, and who, in- the hottest of the fight, was
severely wounded and taken prisoner.
Ihe Bankrupt Bill.
‘ Tbe bankrupt bill will, there is little if any doubt, be
brought forward in the Senate to* morrow, and its imme
diate passage urged, with a view of stimulating com
merce and manufactures by the effects of its operations,
and thereby aid the Government resources.
The Tariff Law.
The tariff bill will be signed to-morrow. The deben
ture on drugs and chemicals, in other than original
packages, will, It is believed here, add to the business of
the country. On Quinine, an article of great consump
ti&n and prime necessity for the army, the 45 per cent,
ad valorem is regarded as too heavy.
From Richmond—Extracts from the Rebel
The Richmond Dispatch ot Wednesday says: “On
-Monday afternoon, a demonstration was made against
our pickets, which indicates a resttveness on the part of
the foe in his present cramped and. confined situation.
Two pieces of tbe Louisiana Guard artillery were tent
forward to the support of the pickets, when the enemy
retired without risking a Bhot’fiom our picSeg.
“It is not believed that McClellan can be induced
to make an attack upon our forces, but it is conjectured
ho may attempt to throw his forces on the south side of
the rivtr, with ft view to a demonstration upon tho bat
teries at Drury’s Bluff. Such a demonstration would, of
course, be promptly met and as signally thwarted.' •
“ On the advonco of the yonng Napoleon on .Rich
mond, from the north side of the James river, we con
versed with a ger tieman last evening, who left our lines
at eleven o’clock yesterday morning. Up to that hour,
all was quiet, and there were no outside indications of
any active operations. It is reasonable io conclude that
the fighting, for .a short season, at least, is at an end*
Th&ro is nothing to justify the belief, however, that our
Government will fail to improve its present advantages.
“ Pressed to the wall as the enemy now is, he will not
be permitted to recover from the severe blow that has
been inflicted upon him, and Me Olellan, in attempting to
extricate himself from hie present unpleasant situation,
will find himself confronted at every point by an active
and energetic army, under skilful and experienced offi
cers, who are determined to wring from his unwilling
masters tbe recognition of their rights as freemen.
r “The I&te series of battles has already produced the
good results of opening tho lines of communication in va
rious directions, as well as a visible effect upon the
amount of supplies in our markets,”
The Dispatch s&ysthat the people of the North regard
“ Stonewall” Jackson as one of those invincible beings
whose purposes it is impossible to thwart. *
■ Belween-nme hundred and one thou*and U. S. arms,
of the most improved patterns, were gathered at Shirley,
left there by.the enemy’s forces in their, retreat. 1 •
The Dispatch extravagantly praises General Lbb for
arranging tbe late plan of battle, saying: “It may-bo
that McClellan may he reinforced and make another
effort. Bo it so. We are in ihe hands of a General who
haß just proved himself a master in the art of war, and
j who has taught his countrymen iu the last fortnight to
"placo the utmost confidence in his skill.
4 “ This city and the country generally feel safe as long
ashe is known to.be at his post. He will be found fully
able to deal with any ciisis flint may arise. '
“For several .days past efforts .have been -made
to remove the “wounded Federal pria oners -to : - this
: city. The large number of this class of persons render
‘ the undeiioking ho light one. Yesterday, seventy-ii7e
Yankees were transported to thi3 ; city in ambulances,
among whom i are the foiloving'officers f 7
“IT. A. Babsiw, nifijor I2th Now York.
“H. L.Psck, sergeant 14th TJ. 9. Infantry.
'V “ Lewis Hartixg, lieutenant Co. B, 7th New York
. Volunteers. : • : ' '
“ H. B. Rowlett, captain Co. F, 3&th New York. >
“ There are many more wounded officers to bo brought
Advance of-the Federal Gunboats,
ihe Petersburg Express of Wednesday .saya: “ Seve
ral of the enemy’s gunboats came up,the. river oif Sun.
day evening late,-, and proceeded several miles beyond
City Point. They fired many shells into the forest on
the south bank of James river and occasionally gave tho
wild va>mints in the marshes and undergrowth on the
south side a feels', but did perceptibledamage to any
human being or any habitation of man. Acoupleof satt
lora from one of fh© enemy’s transports were taken by
our pickets'yesterday and brought up' to headquarters
They proved to bedeck hands only and could give no
reliable information of McOlellan’s forces or move-
ments.
.“It is a matter of congratulation with every friend
of freedom and tho South to know that the present posi
tion of McClellan’s army is ono of the hottest, perhaps,
on the soil of Virginia. Persons residing In Petersburg,
entirely familiar with the locality, say that out of Tophet
there ie no place to compare''with it. There 3a but.
little sympathy hereabouts for the . invaders, and if the
. gun could roost the rascals jjto a crisp, no tears would be
Bbed in the South at their fate.
Louisville, July 18.—Rumors have reached hero
that Morgan’s guerillas, 2,800 strong, in two squads, are
at ilarrodßburg and, Danville, destroying property and :
stealing ho T Ees.
Considerable excitement exists in Louisville, on ac
count of the proximity of the guerillas. Effective mea
sures havebeen taken.to prevent incursions. \
' NA Seville, July 13.—Between throe thousand and
four thonsand Georgia and Texas guerillas, under Col.
Forrest, attacked the 11th Michigan and 3d Minnesota
Regiments, In Murfreesboro*, early this morning. Des
perate - fighting ensued. At 3 o’clock this afternoon the
Michigan troops had surrendered. The Minnesota regi
ment was strongly and cut up the enemy
terribly with Hewitt’s Kentucky, battery, repulsing them
with great slaughter in three charges. Flags of truce
were sent in by Forrest, demanding a surrender. 001.
Leslie replied that ho could hold his position a week.
The railroad'track was torn up, but had been replaced.
An attack on Nashville is hot improbable. Colonel
Leslie is reported &b falling back on Nashville. ,
Cannonading has been repeatedly heard here. Colonel
Boone has arrived with several companies.
, Later.—Murfreesboro has been taken by the rebels .
consisting mostly of Texad Rangers, under Forrest, bat
was shelled by our batteries. The 9th Michigan Regiment
was captured, but the 3d Minnesota, with their battery,
was still holding out at tbe last accounts,.
• Brigadier Generals. Duffield and Crittenden; of In
diana, were captured. .
. There is great excitement iu Nashville, and an attack
is expected.. The treopshere will give the best fight
possible, and if compelled to yield will shelitho city. A
bcitery te in position for that emergency.. *-■' ;
Confirmations.
The Senate,'in executive session, to night confirmed
tho following'Presidential nominations: Lieut. Fetsr
TuiiXER, as commander in the navy, on the reserved list;
Tbtwan SMiTiri of Connecticut, judge under the treaty
wiih Gre&t Britain to suppress the slave trade;,ex-Gov.
Gkorgb S. Boctvell, of . Massachusetts, to be commis
sioner of internal revenue; Fristus W. (Cclver, of
New York, minister resident at Venezuela;BESJAinx T.
Widths, commissioner of the Doited States to Hayti;
Wm. Henry Johnson, of Pennsylvania, surgeon in the
navy ;Ja;mes Pile, of Pent sylvania, second lieutenant
in the marine corps. ....
The Senate also confirmed Gib follo wing- name! cen
* gtOs : George G. Baker, of Ohio, at Athens; Andrew J.
Stevens, of leva, at Leghorn; Franklin Olcutt, of New
York, at Jerusalem ; Alvin M. Mothor&head, of
at ‘Leipsic; Henry B • Hammond, of Massachusetts, at
Dublin; E. R* Helper, of North Carolina, at Buenos
; Ayres; Thomas Adameon, of. Penußylvania, at Pernam
‘ buco; Henry Bcernstein, of Missouri, at. Bremen ; James
y?. Msrshall, of Pennsylvania, at Leedg; Francis J.
: Clauses, of Ohio,, nt Arosterdom; Samuel Whiting, of
New York,atNa6£au,N.P;;'?iaUQ& Eastman, of Illiaoi’,
nt Bristol; Manuel Barctna, fit Vigo, Spain; Julios
Bing, cf the District of Columbia, at Smyrna; Charles A.
Monroe, at Lisbon; Thonias Fitnam, of ttio Diatricfc of
Columbia, at Gjspb Basin ; William A. Chapman, at Sa
vanilla; M. J* Lewisoti, at Ghent; Ladislaus TTghazi, of
Texas, at Ancona; Alexander Thompson, of New York,
at Conatantinople. : . ' :
Military Affairs.
Brigsdier General Slough, Hatted States volunteers,
is, at his own muest, relieved - from’ his present com
mand with the army corps of Major General Banka, and
"Brigadier Semral Gustavus Adolphus Scroggaia assigned
to the command lately exercised by .Slough, and
-will report for duty accordiogly.-
Brigade Surgeon Honry Ruokmaster will report for/
duty in person to Brigadier General Blunt, commanding*
department of Kaueas. .
I Major Frans Kappner, IJoited Slates volunteers, will
report for duty as an additional aid-de-camp to Major'
General Sigel.
Captain H. C. Wood, of the 11th United States In
fantry, will relievo Captain Elwood, of the sth Infantry,
as iniistering and disbursing officer iu this city. The
latter will repair, to New York. city and _ report for duty,
in person, to Captain Larned, of the ISth lnfactry, mus
tering and disbursing officer at that post. -.
■Colonel Chuseret’s position not being Affected by the
recent change in. tho command of tho Mountain Depart
mentj he wllfretmTiand reportfor duty to General Si
gel, accompanied by Lieutenant Hlrich de Fanvttle, aid-
de-camp.
Captain Earia S. Qoodtioh, nid-de-oamp, Uuitad Stales
volunteers, will repair to Bt. Paul, MlDßesota, and co
optrate with the Governor of that State in raisins and
organizing volunteers. . ; . .
Brigadier Ge ner ri Yan; Benssallaer, inspector general,
is detached from the army of Ylrglnia, and will report
for orders under the Secretary of War, Ho will then
proceed to make an inspection of the army of tho Po
tomac.
Colonel F. J. Herrau, of the Ninth lowa Volunteers,
'Kill report in person to the Governor of lowa to assist in
raising and organizing a brigade of volunteers.
Assistant Surgeon General Wood is assigned to duty at
81. Louis.
The resignations of the following*named officers are
accepted by the President: Captain J. B. Gibbs, com
mis/sary of subsistence; Captain S. B. liance, adjutant
general; Brigade Burgeons W. G. Lowman and A. B.
Crosby; and Captains D. F. Parkor, E. SI. Davis, and
B. E. Lefferta, assistant quartermasters; all connected
with the volunteer service.
Col. Roberts Nominated for a Brigadier.
The President lias nominated to the Senate Colonel B.
Bimle Roberts,- of Pittsburg, Pa., for brigadier gene
ral of volunteers. Colonel Roberts commanded tho Ist
Regiment of Pennsylvania Reserves during the conflict
before Richmond, and is promoted for gallant conduct in
the field.
Our Foreign Relations.
Some weeks ago tho House passed a resolution, colling
upon the President for copies of (> the correspondence
showing the condition of our foreign relations. Tlio reply
through the State Department is, that the business there
!b £0 pressing, and the documents so voluminous, that
they cannot be preparedby the close of tbo present ses
sion ; but, if the public exigencies demand it, they will
be published during the ensuing recess of Congress.
The army appropriation law contains the following
clause: ....
For providing for the comfort of discharged soldiers,
who may arrive in the principal cities so disabled by dis
ease or by wounds received in the service, as to be un
able to proceed to their .homes, and for forwarding desti
tute soldiers to their homes, $2,000,000.is to be applied
and expended under direction -of the President of the
United States. -
The President has appointed Major General of Volun
teers Pore (now in command of the Department of Vir
ginia) a brigadier general in the regular army, vicB
Wooi., promoted.
Meetin g of Republican Members of Con-
gress. ' .' ■ -
An adjourned meeting of the Republican caucus was
held tosnight at the Capitol. •
Abrief discussion roeeonamotion to exclude the
spectators on the floor and in the galleries, during which
Representative RoscoeConkling said ho was willing to
learn party tactics frem the Democrats, who, when they
meet to discuss Questions involving differences of opinion,
do not throw open their doors to the publicr- He did not
care who come to their aid. The Republicans, being in
the majority, will be held responsible by tho country.
Representative Ohm, ofNew York, said that if every
thing done here was to be spread before tho public, be it
Let all tho world know it j also, all who serve both
God and Mammon.
Mr. Colfax, of Indiana, gave a sudden turn to tho
discussion by submitting a resolution inviting all loyal
men, in this hour of our country’s peril, to put down
those in arms against the Government, to punish treason
with severity, &c. The resolution was received with
applauie. ; ';■ ;
■ Mr. Stevens, of thought that before
they acted on this resolution they- should have the address
.which the committee were prepared to report. This might
supersede tho necessity of the passage of such a reso
lution.- -
Mr. Colfax then withdrew it for the present.
After farther proceedings, the chairman, Dr. Shebmax,
of New York, put: the question, which, was carried, to
respectfully request all those not members of Congress to
retire.
The spectators then withdrew.”
... Tbo address, os prepared by Mr. Bingham, was read.
It ! was an elaborate argument, refenring, among other
things, to Eoveral acts of the'present Congress. Mr. Col
fax then offered the following resolution as a substitute:
“Mesolved, That we hold it to be Iho duty of&U loyal
men to stand by the Union in this hour of its trial, to
unite their hearts and hands in the earnest and patriotic
efforts for its maintenance against those who are in arms
against it; to sustain .with determined resolution our pa
triotic President and his administration in their most ener
getic efforts for the prosecution of the war and the pre
servation of the Union against its enemies at home or
abroad; to punish traitors and treiaon with fitting
severity, and to so. crush the present wicked and cause
less rebellion that no flag of disunion shaU ever again he
raised over any portion of the Republic. .
“That to this end wo invito tho co-operation of all
men who love their country in the endeavor to rekindle
throughout all the States such a patriotic fire as shall
utterly consume all who'strike attbe Union of ourfathera,
and ail who sympathize with their treason or pal iat®
their guilt” «
, After an animated debate, the resolution was adopted,
as a substitute for the address, with but a few dissenting
Votes.- ..
; The caucus then adjourned sine die.
BAD NEWS FROM TENNESSEE.
Rumored Capture of Murfreesboro.
TWO eEIJERIIS MB l MICHIGAIV REfil-
JIEKT CAPTURED BY THE REBELS.
Destruction of the Railroad Depot.
IHB TOV/KT SHELLED
Nasbviilk, July 13.—The city is filled wllli rumors
about a fight at Murfreesboro to-day. The most reliable
reports confirm the statements about a fight having oc
curred, with the following particulars:
About Sb’ciock this morning, a large force of rebel
cavalry, under command ef Colonel Forrest, composed
principally of two Georgia and one other regiment, of
regular cavalry, drove in our pickets and assaulted the
town. ; Tho-Oih Michigan Regiment, Colohel Parkhurst,
was surrounded and captured. General T. T. Crittenden,
of Icdlanaj.and; General DnfSeld, who had recently ar
rived to take command of ihe twenty-third brigade, were
alfo made prisoners, with Lieutenant Barry, commissary,
and LientenantC.H. Irwin, noting assistant quarter
master. " ...
The' 3d Minheiota, Colonel leslie, and Hewitl’s Ist
Kentucky battery, made a gallant resistance, and thatr
; bravery is beyond praise. They sayedthe ra|iroad track
and bridges, losing but few men. The rebels destroyed
the railroad depot, and other property, including the
telegraph; ' ‘ • .
; The town was being shelled by .Hewiti’a battery, at
the last report, at three o’clock P. hi. ,
• Forrest is not, expected to make an attempt upon
Nashville, as he will find work enough for him to attend
to before approaching the city. By reliable accounts he
lias three thousand cavalry, but no artillery or in
fantry. - - ■ V' >
' A consuliation. has just been held Gov. John
son, Col. John F. Miller, commanding the post; Gal.
Lewis D. Campbell, provost marshal] Capt. 0. B. Green,
of Gen.BuellV staff; Capt McFeely, U. S commissary;
Capt. Bingham, IT. S. quartermaster; Capt. Bredan, of
Gen. Dumont’s staff;.and 001. Gillam, of tlio Governor’s
.staff.'
Confidence is maintained in the .ability of the Govern
ment to protect the city and restore tranquillity in the
neighborhood. •• 5;. .
FROM GENERAL ARMY.
OCCBPATIOBF OF CfIXPKPER,
Defeat of Rebel Cavalry.
Vo., July 13—Gep. Hatch’s command
entered Culpeper : yesterday and repulsed
. about 100 rebel cavalry, Baid to belong to the Bth Lotiisi
ana Begiment, killing one, wounding five, and taking
eleven prisoners. .Among the latter was a lieutenant
who a few hours before was Been within our lines, and ,a
German who had three limes broken bis parole. Two
horses were aIBO captured. Our loss was three slightly
wounded.
. The policy of concentrating and consolidating the scat
tered armies of Virginia under Gen. Tops has already
developed good results. If or many, miles the territory
has been cleared of rebel partisans who previously ware
continually annoying oar outposts and-trains. The en
tire army, officers and men, are delighted with the con
solidated command. '
FROM CORINTH.
REBEL DEMONSTRATION S,
COBiXTB, .Tuly 12.—The rebels have teen making
mysterious cavalry demonstrations, in front ever since
their repulse at BoonevilleJjy Oti. Sheridan. The latter
has fallen back near Ramsey. The rebel movements are
thought by some to ha the advance guard. of a force to
attack'us; andothers think it Is to cover the, Sank of
Bragg’S command, reinforcing Chattanooga.
. The weather is hot and water very scarce. The health
of the trbcps is improving.
THE REBELS SEAR FRANKFORT; KT.
REMOVING TBE STATE ARCHIVES.
Louisville, July 13—Midnight.—Seporis just re
ceived state that the main body of Morgan’s guerillas
were at Bough and Beady, nine of Frank-,
forty at 5 o clock: this afternoon. Our informant says
that'the State archives are being removed from, the
Capitol. .
A Rebel Raid on JLoulsville Threatened
■ —Morgan’s Cavalry 1500 Strong en route
for that city.
Kashvii.i.i:, July 12.—The train which was due at six
o’clock last evening did not arrive here until near mid-
Xlkj passengers report that Morgan’s Cavalry, havo
been within teven miles of Cave City, and left that
point, 1500 strong," for Lexington, announcing their
intention to visit Louisville.
From Fortress Monroe
Fortress Blosroe, July IS.—The .steamer Secor, in
charge of Lieutenant . Barling, aid to .General Eix, re
turned to-day, having accomplished her mission as a
flag of truce tip tho Jamos river.
Lieut. Barling reports that a rebel dag of truce came
down ye&teidoy for medical Supplies for: onr prisoners at
Richmond.
The rebel papers speak bopefnniy:of foreign interven
tion, and claim to have sent, out full particulars of the
late battles to Europe. ;
From Cairo— General Curtis Divides his
Forces.
CaihO) July 12.—Governor Sprague, of Khode Island,
arrived this morning from Corinth, and leaves to-night
lor the East.
Information from the White river ,states that General
Hindman has ordered alt the inhabitants near Ganley
•Bridge to burn their provisions and shoot their cattle .
General Curtis'bad divided hta forces, ;one portion
•being bet® een Cash and White rivers, and the ■ other
■east of ,Cesli river, seventy-five miles from Memphis., ■'
The dcssatch'hoat Shanghai snagged near Island So.
2-i. yeßterday. Her mails and crow were brought here
by the Tycoon. ■ .
Rebel Attack on Memphis, Missouti.
: CmoAco, July 13 —The Davenport democrat of the
lOlli irtßt., says a telegraphic despatch, received by tho
’adjutant gegeral, states that an armed band of rebels had.
made a descent on Memphis, Korth Missouri, and,.cap
turing the town, had carried away ninety Union citizens.
Death of Cot Cass, of the Ninth/Massa
chusetts Regiment.
r K>;w T ouk, July 12.—U01. Thomas Cass* of the 9th
Massachusetts Regiment, died this nmriuog from the ef
fect of wounds received inbattle. v:
IllVira SISSIOS,
Washington, July 12,1882.
senaits.
The reading of tho journal was dispensed with, and the
Senate wont into executive session.
After a few moments the doors were re-opened.
Railroads and Telegraphs.
Mr. "WILSON (Bep.), of Massachusetts, called np the
resolution declaring the meaning of tho act authorizing
the President to take possession of the railroads and te
legraph lines. The bill prevents the construction of any
lino of railroad under the said act. Passed.
The Confiscation Bill.
Hr. CLARK (Bep.), of Sow Hampshire, from the
commtttoe of conference on the confiscation bill, made a
report.
Mr. McDOUGALL (Dem.), of California, moved that
the report he laid on the tablo and printed. He thought
there was'new matter put in the report beyond the au
thority of the committee. Rejected—yeas 12, hays 28.
The report was then agreed to:
YEAS.
Anthony (Bep.) Harian (Bep.)
Chandler (Bep ) oarria {Bep.) ,
Clark (Bop ) Howard (Bep.)
Boolittle(Bop.) King (Bep.)
Fessenden (Bop.) Lane (Bep.), Ind
Foot, (Bep.) Lane (Bep.). Kan.
Foster (liep.) Morrill (Bep.)
Grimes (Bop.) Pomeroy (Rep.)
Hale (Bep.) 1 Sherman (Bep.)
NATS,
Boj-ari (Dem.), Ilonf’erson, (II.)
Browning (Bep.) Kentoly (TJ.)
Oarlilo (U.) McDougal! (Dem.)
Cowan (Bop.) |PoweU(Dein.)
Davis (XJ.)
So the bill stands passed. '
Not Voting—Messrs. CoUamcc and Bice
Absent—Messrs. Dixon, Howo, Latham, Nesmith,
Pearce, and Thomson;
Mr. WEIGHT (XJ.) called up the report cf the com
mittee of conference on the bill changing certain judicial
districts. ' *
Mr. HOWABD (Bop.), of Michigan, opposed the re
port at some length.- *
. After farther discussion, the report 'of the committee
was concurred in. -
Miscellaneous.
Mr. "WILSON (Bop.), of Massachusetts, called tip
the House bill to prevent the imprisonment of soldiers
in the penitentiary tinder the sentence of court martial,
except for certain criminal offences.- Passed.
Mr. McEOUGALL called up the resolation request
ing the President to have prepared a statement of the
trade and commerce of California, Oregon, and Washing
ton, for the next session of Congress. Adopted.
Mr. TRUMBULL (Bop.), of Illinois, called up the
bill providing for the election of representatives by sin
gle districts. Passed.
What is Considered a Quorum?
Mr. SHERMAN (Rep.) called up the resolution rela
ting to the number of Senators constituting a quorum.
Mr. COLLAMER (Rop.), of Vermont, claimed that,
the Senate could only, consist of the Senators elected and
not of who had never been: elected, and there
was no Knowingwhen they would be; consequently,, a
quorum must consist of a majority of those elected.
Mr. FESSENDEN (Rep,), of Maine, concurred with
the Senator from Vermont. He thought that if this
resolution was necessary at all it should be passed now.
Mr. SUMNER (Bep.) 4 referred to, and cited horn, the
English, parliamentary usages and taw where three
made a quorum in the House of Lords, and forty in the
Commons. Ho contended that all parliamentary law de
cided that what constitutes a quorum was entirely within
the control of anybody, and the language of the Consti
tution leaves the question open entirely.
Mr. McBOTIGALL (Lem.) opposed the resolution, as it
was against the plain language of the Constitution. The
same language was üßed in most every corporation, and
the courts have often decided that there must be a majo
rity of the whole number to constitute a quorum. He
considered the resolution as a plain attempt at a viola
tion of the Constitution tw regard to the organic law of
the Senate.
' The discussion was continued at some length by Mr.
DAVIS and others, ami then postponed till Monday.
Prizes anil Prize Goods*
Mr. GRIMES’(Rep.), introduced a bill In relation to lefc-
ters of marque, and prizes and prize goods. The bill
authorizes the President, when a war exists, or is de
clined to exist, to issue letters of marque to private ves
sels.
Scssional Adjournment.
■ Mr. SHERMAN (Bep.),from the Committee on Fi
nance, reported bock the House resolution, fixing the
time of adjournment of Congress on Wednesday, the
lethinst.
Messrs SUMNER, TRUMBULL, anil WALE, (Rep.)
apposed any. adjournment of Congress in the present con
dition of things.
After further discussion, the resolution was agreed to:
.Yeas 29.
Chandler (Rep.) IPomeroy (Rep.) Wade (Rep.)
Grimes (Rep.) . jSumner (Rep.) Wilkinson (R.)
Harlan (Rep.) 1 Trumbull (Rep.). Willey (U.)
King (Rep.) J
By common consent, Mr. HOWE (Rep.), of Wiscon
sin, was permitted to record his vote in the affirmative
on the vote on the confiscation bill.
Mi. HENDERSON (IJ.), of Missouri, called up the
bill to refund to the State of Missouri' moneys paid troops
for the suppression of the rebellion. Passed.
Mr. WADE (Bop.) called up the bill providing for the
extension of the Territory of Nevada. Passed.
Mr. FOSTER (Bep.) called up the bill in relation to
the examination of parties to a suit in court Passed.
Mr. TRUMBULL (Rep. j, of Illinois, introduced a joint
resolution in relation to the law of prizes. It provides
that, beicafter, moneys arising from the sale of property
from prizes shall be paid into the Treasury of the United
States within twenty days after the sale. Laidover.
Crimeatt Soup, ;
Mr. HALE, (Rep.), of New Hampshire, offered a joint
resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to sub
stitute Soyer’s Crimean soup for the present meat and
desricaied vegetables in the navy rations. Passed.
At 5 o’clock the Senate took a recess till 7,
EVENING SESSION.
Mr. CHANDLER (Rep;), of Michigan, called up the
bill relating to.commissioned officers in the revenue ser
vice. Passed.
Mr. FOSTER (Rep), of Connecticut, called up the
biU amendatory of the acta prohibiting, the slave trade.
Laid over.
Mr. TEN EYCK (Rep.), of New Jersey, called up the
biU providing for the better Bccucity of passengers oa
steamboats. Passed,
The Senate then went into executive session, and sub
sequently adjourned. ". '
, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. STEVENS (Rep), of Pennsylvania, from the Com
mittee on Ways and Means, reported the final appropria
tion bill from that source, being for miscellaneous ob
jects, inciudihgsn item of lialf a million on account of
emancipation of slaves in the District of Columbia, and
those to be made free under the confiscation bill, looking
to their colonization, aad securing land outride tfce limit 3
of the United States for that purpose, provision for which
has already been made: This amount is to be repaid into
the Treasury from the sale of confiscated property.
Mr. COLFAX (Bep.), of Indiana, proposed an amend
ment. vbich was adopted, appropriating $lO,OOO to ena
ble the Postoffice Department to pat such service ou the
post routes recently established as may' be deemed ne
cessary.
Mr. HODMAN (Dem), moved to lay the
bill on the table. Carried, by 10 majority.
; The House tabled the bill providing for tbo transfer of
the District penitentiary buildings' to the War Depart
ment, to be used for arseuai. purposes, and. authorizing
contracts to bo made with States to take the priwmera in
custody fill the expiration of their terms of ssateace.
Several reports from committees of conference were
concurred in, including one of the disagreements to the
bill reorganizing the judicial circuits of the United States.
Thanks to Naval Officers.
A message was received from the President recom
mending the thanks of Congress to the following navil
officers: Lbrdner, Davis, Dablgren, Cowan, D. D, Por
ter, and Stringham, each for valuable services, which*
are mentioned. Deferred to the Committee on Naval
• Affairs. . . *'
The House passed the Senate resolution- declaring the
meaning otthe actauthcrfztag the President to take'po3-
*eßSion of the railroads and telegraph lines.
Mr. COLFAX called .attention to the fact that the
Post Office Department had learned that an extensive
business was transacted in the erasing, by chemicals or
otherwise, the marks ou cancelled postage stamps, and
selling them in lot?, as there is r,o punishment for such
offence, he reported a bill, which was passed, punishing
persons so engaged, with the intention of using such
stamps, by an imprUonauat tot exceeding three years, •
or a' fine of $5,000. or both, in the discretion of the court.
Military. Congressmen.
. Mr. McPHJBBSON; (Hep.) introduced a resolution that
in tbo cases of members ot Congress, who have been or
BhaU be absent from ikeir teats in the military service of
their country, no deduction shall be made from their pay
as members, provided tkey'havenot .drawn their paya3
military officers. v .. . /, '
Mr. PENDLETON' (Bern.), of Ohio, during the de
bate, remarked that no man could be a member of Con
gress and in the military service at the same time.
Mr. PHELPS (C.), of Misseuri, who raised a regi
ment of militia, and was in the battle of Pea Ridge, said
he had for his period of service -drawn pay as colonel,
but no pay as a member of tlie House during his absence
frem hiageat-
Mr. BILLL3B (Lem.), of Pennsylvania, who was in
the military service five said his case was pre
cisely tk&t of the gentleman from Missouri.
Mr. FOTTKE (Lem ), or Illinois,- who headed an HU
nois regiment, remarked that bo drew his pay as colonel
while serving, every dollar of which, lie spent to promote
the comfort of his soldiers. A. deduction had been uisde
from hi* pay as member. If lie was not entitled to pay
for both services, he bad drawn here a little more than
he was entitled to, but the excess could readily be re
stored. -
Mr. BIOHARLSOIT (Rap,), of Illinois,thought that
pay should be allowed for both services.
On the suggestion ef Mr. KELLOGG (Bep.), of Illi
nois, the resolution was referred to tho Committee on
the Judiciary, with leave to report at any time, the sub
ject involving an important constitutional question.
The House agreed to the Senate's amendment to the
bill providingfor the election or members of the Boose
by single districts, and then went into: Committee of. the
tVbole, &c., the bill before it; being to teat a certain
breech-loading cannon- . „. . ...
, Mr. HOLMAN sought to set this aside to take up a
refonn bill, but objection was made.
Mr. KELLOGG (Rep.), of Michigan, expressed his
opinion on the questions of the day. • t! ,
SMr ALL EH /Lem.), of Ohio, maintained that while
it WEB the duty of Csrgress to legislate so as to reduce
-public expenditures, and while every gentleman en the
floor claimed to bein favor of retrenchment ami reform,
yet the legislation of the pre ent Congress bad unnecessa
rily inerf ased the public expenditures He referred to
the appropriation of a million dollars for emancipation m
tbo District of Columbia, the appointment of diplomatic
representatives to Hayti and Liberia, the appointment
of en Assistant Secretary of tho Interior, an additional
Bureau in the Treasury Department, the assessors and.
collectors to be appointed, which might have been avoid
ed, allowing the Slates to collect the required tax; tbo
increase of clerks in the Post-Office Department, aud
other legislation, in his opinion not necessary at this
rime, by which the public expei.diturea bad been in
creased. . Daring Wb remarks be repeated, on tbe autho
rity of Mr. Richardson, the enormous amount paid for
tbe support of the contrabands brought hither. .
Mr. BLAKE (Bep.) said the stoteaienfc was unfounded.
Mr. BICUABLSOK (Lem.) repiied that it was top late
in tbe day to refute it. t . r
' A lively dialogue then ensued, between atoasra,
Blake and Richardson, hut the storm soon passed over.
The House then adj-urned. ,
The Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry.
The following despatch has been received in this city,
in reference to tbe recent fight in Kentucky of the 9th
Pennsjlvania Cavalry, Colonel Williams, with tho rebels,
near Bowling Green: : / 5 V :
Locisvtlle, July 11.—51»j- r Brown was not in the
fight. Mejor Jordan was captured. Nine rebels were
killed, and three of our ’own men were also Blaiu.
The Louisville Journal has the following:
Bowuxc Grbex, July 7.—Our gallant and bravo
Lieutenant Hiwley. * f the 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry,
was drowned while bathing In the river at this place on
Baturday evening, and was found on Sunday morning UV
a young man of tbe name of Garrison, who dived down
. to tbe bottom of the river and found him.
Recruiting Meeting at Faneuil Hall.
Bostox, July 12 —l’aueui! Hall was crowded to-day,
ito. take measures to facilitate volunteering.. Mayor
yPiohtmtm presided, and'made a brier statement of the
objects of the meeting. He said that reliance was solely
•to bo placed on the military arm to put down timrebel
iion. Hon. Oharlea G- boring, Hon. Edward Everett,
Levees, Colbnel Maggi, Judge Bussell, and Col.
Brewster made speeches. Resolutions were adopted ap
pointing a committee of one hundred and fifty, to re
' ce | Te and appropriate contributions in aid of enlistments.
Strike Among the Grain Shovellers and
Stevedores at New V ork—AStop put to
: the Shipping of Breadstuff*.
■ Bkw Tokk, July 12.—The strike among tha grain
shovellers ban extended to the stevedores. This has about
.finished tho business of shipping breadatnlfi. ; The grain
•brokers liavo consenaontlr recommended their, constitu
ent,; to moke no more pnrehases until tho sinks lias
ended. Man&reooivers have ordered their fl.ur and grain
coming from tho Vest to bo stopped along the line till the
difficulty is sottled. V .
Death ot the Colonel of the Tammany
Regiment.
' New York* July 12.—4 letter received to-day
encounc'es tbo of Colonel B. C. Charles, of Hia
’Tammany (42d New Tork) Eegioaeot, a few d-iys alter
his capture by the rebels. He was wounded in the groin
■while at the head of his regiment, ,
LockporT, July 13—A meeting was held last cra
ning, at which a resolution was passed asking the Go
vernor to convene an extra session of tho Legislature,
for the purpose of appropriating moneys to aid in the
enlistment of volunteers. Committees were appointed ta
proceed to Albany and to urga this movement upon Go
vernor Morgar, and to proceed to the adjoining counties
to solicit their co-operation.
Portland, Maine, July 13.—An enthusiastic meeting
was held last evening to promote enlistments. Ad
dresses were made by Gen. Howard, and others. Reso
lutions expressing confidence in General McClellan, and
recommending the city government to pay a bounty for
volunteers, were adopted.
Small Notes to Be Issued by Newark, N. J.
Newark, N. J., July 35.—The City Councils have
voted to iaauo promissory notes to the amount of $50,090,
in denominatiooß of from ten to fifty cents, to supply the
existing want of imait change, to be redeemed by the
city in sums of $lO or rnore. A temporary loan of $50,000
is authorized for the redemption of the bills. '
Simmons (Rep.)
Sumner (Rep.)
Ten Eyck (Rep.)
Trumbull (Rop.)
Wade (Rep.)
Wilkinson (Rep.)
Wilmot (Rep.)
Wilson (R.),Mass
| Wright (U.)
The Concert Saloons at Washington.
Washington, July 12.—Provost Marshal Dorter has
notified the proprietors of all the concert and drinking
saloons in Washington that the practice of employing
girls to wait upon tho guests must be discontinued within
three days, under tho penalty of having their establish
ments closed.
StftTke (Dem.)
Sanlsbury (Dem.)
Willey (U.)
Wilson (U.) } Mo.
New' York, July 12.—The Great Eastern came safely
through Long Island Sound yesterday, and lies at her
anchorage in Flushing Bay. Her mafia and passengers
were brought to the city in steamboats. She sailed July
Ist, and her news has been anticipated by tho Norwegian.
Volunteering in Massachusetts.
SrRJKGFiELn, Mass., July 13.—A rousing war meet
ing was held last night, at which thro© thousand persons
were present, and the greatest enthusiasm was mani
fested. Twenty-two thousand dollars have been sub
scribed by a few wealthy citizens to induce eollattnents.
This amount will be largely Increased.
dollara will be given to every volunteer from this city in
.’'addition to Government bounty and State aid. The town
of Westfield pays one hundred dollars to every volunteer.
Several of our wealthy citizens pledge their last dollar to
carry on tbev.-nr lo a successful termination, Tho full
quota from this vicinity will be raised.
Arrival of Sick and Wounded.
Hew York, July 13.— Tho steamer State of Maine
has arrived with 315 sick and wounded from Gen. Mc-
Clellan’s anny.
San; Frascisco, July 10,—Arrived steamer Golden
Gate from Panama. Sailed, ship Andrew Jacks on from
Puget Sound.
LATEE FROM HEW ORLEANS,
HEALTH OP THE CITY—SECESSIONISTS FTrxrSRED—
“ORNAMENTS FROM YANKEES 5 BOXES 51 —A TREA
SONABLE PAPER IN TROUBLE—MISCELLANEOUS.
The steamor Trade Wind, Captain Delenay, arrived at
New York, on Saturday morning, from New Orleans*
which port she left on the 2d instant, and the bir on
tho 3d. , -
The U. S. steamer McClellan, Captain
Grey, arrived on Saturday morning, from New Orleans,
which port she left on the 4th of July, and the Southwest
Pass on the sth. On the bar, on tho sth, passed the
steamer Fulton, aground.
The McClellan brings the following passengers:
Colonel H, C. Deicing, 12th Connecticut Voiuiteers:
Lieut: Turnbull, U. S. A., and*servant; Major Locho*
do. do.; Capt. Powell, U. S. N., frigate Potomac: Oapt.
P. Fagerty, C. S. A.; Lieut. Esterbrook, Gen. Butter's
staff; Lieut. Be Hoven, Dr. Moore, and Dr. GaW, U, S.
A.; Lieut. Morey, U. S. A,, and servant; Lieutenants
Sprague, U. 8. N., Durivaga, and Ashmoad, U.S, A,"
Mr. Fueler, quartermaster’s department; O. Hurt and
lady, of New Orleans; Mr. Marsh, lady, and aiatei, do.;
A.-G. Peckbam, W. H. Whiteman, and Mr. Morgan of
New York; Mr. Fisher, of New Orleans; Mr.DeCwtro,
A. B. Speir, Rev. Mr. Geilow, and Mr. Pike, Loulsißna:
Major Whitehouse, and fourteen discharged soldiers.
The national birthday was probably appropriately ede
breted In New Orleans, The banks and newspaper
offices were closed.
The military commandant issued the following order,
dated July 3: ,
To-morrow being tho anniversary of out National In
dependence, national salutC3 will be fired by the Ist
Maine Battery, at sunrise, noon and sunset.
The-baud of the -26ih Massachusetts Regiment will
perforin national airs at sunrise near the statue of Henry
Clay, comer of. Canal and St. Charles streets, and at
sunset near the statue of Andrew Jackson, in Jackson
Square.
The regimental commanders wifi, within their own
districts, celebrate the day as they think proper.
If the rebels have any old fire-rafts or other craft >f
like ridiculous and useless nature, along the Missis3ipiA
the best use they can put them to would be to set them o*
fire, and set them afloat as a peace offering on this oa>
national birthday.
HEALTH OF THE CUT.
The Delta of the 3d says:
"We are now near the middle of summer, and the a an*
tary condition of the city has probably never boonbette
*rat this season of the year. The general health, indeed
appears to he improving as the season progresses, for tU&
mortuary report of last week shows a considerable do
crease of mortality from that of the week preceding
The condition of things is due partly to the arrangements
made by the commanding general for cleaning the streets*'
parily to. the strict quarantine regulations, and, in a
jneasure,perkapg } to atmospheric conditions.
THE WEATHER.
The temperature of the atmosphere has been at the
highest point for some weeks, the thermonr etar ranging
from eighty-eight to ninety-five, in the shade, fa some
localities; but we have had compensating breezes, and
latterly some refreshing-and drenching rains, accompa
nied with sheet lightning, that has relieved the atmos
phere of ranch of its superfluous caloric.
HRS. PHILLIPS PUNISHED FOR SECESSIONIST
Mrs. Thillips, who made herself the lioness in Seces
sion eircUs in Washington last winter, and who was
banished into Seceg-ia, haa fallen into the hands of the
gallant General Butler.
Special order]So..lso says:
Mm. Phillips, wife of Philip Phillips, having been once
imprisoned for her traitorous proclivities and acts, at
Washington,-and released by the clemency of the Go
vernment, and having been found training her children
to spit upon officers of the United States, for which act
of one of. those children both her husband aad herself
apologized and were again forgiven, is nowfbtmd on the
balcony of her houee during the passage of the funeral
procession of Irieut. Be Kay, laughing and mocking at
his remain?, and upon being inquire <1 of by the command
ing general if this fact were eo, contemptuously replies,
“I was in good Spirits that day.’ l
It is therefore ordered that she be not “ regarded and
treated as a common woman,** of whom no officer or
soldier is bound to take notice, but as an uncommon,
bad, and dangerous woman, stirring up strife and in
citing to riot, and that, therefore, she b-s confined at
Ship lUand, In .the State of Mississippi, within proper
limits there, till further orders, ana that she be allowed,
one female servant, and no more, if she so choose. That
one of tho bouses for hospital purposes be'assigned her
aa quarters, and a soldier’s ration each day be serve!
out to her, with the means of cooking the same, atd that
no verbal or written communication be allowed with her,
except through this office, and that she be kept in close
confinement untU-removed to Ship Island.
ORNAMENTS FROM YANKEE SKULLS.
Immediately=foUowing this is order 151:
Fidel Keller has bseu found exhibiting a human skele
ton in his bookstore window, in a public place in this
city, labelled **Chickahonuny, ,J in large letters, mean
ing' and intending that the bones should be taken by the
populace to be the bones of a United States soldier statu
in that battle, in order to . bring the authority of tba
United States and our armies into contempt, and for that
purpose had stated to the passers by that the bones were
those of a Yankee, soldier, whereas, in truth and fact,
they were the bones purchased Borne weeks.before of a
Mexican consul, to whom they were pledged by a medical
student.
It is therefore ordei ed that, for this desecration of ithe
dead, he be confined at Ship Island' for two years at
/hard labor, and that he be allowed to communicate with
;no person on the island except Mrs.. Phillips, who has
been sent there for a like offence.
Upon this order being read io him, Keller requested
that so much of it as associated him with «that woman**
might be recalled, which request, Bceraing to the com
manding general to bo reasonable, so much of said order
was revoked, and tho remainder executed.
HORRIBLE.
Another order is to tho following effect:
John "W.-Andrews exhibited a cross, tbo emblom of the
suffering of our blessed F avia or, fashioned for a personal
omemint, which ho said was roedo from the bones of a
Yankee soldier, arid having shown this, too, without
rebuke, in the liouiemoa Club, which claim 3 to be com
posed of chivalric gentlemen.
It is therefore ordered that, for this desecration of the
dead, he be confined at hard labor for two years, on iiiB
fortifications on Ship Island, and that he be allowed no
verbal or written communication to or with any one, ex
cept through the£e headquarters.
A TREASONABLE PAPER.
The proprietors of the La Renaissance a paper, ware
required to appeor before the provost marshal to answer
for an infringement of the conditions under which the
newspapers of the city are allowed to be published. Tho
introduction to the news published in the National
.Advocate, and translated for the La .Rensirsancs, waa
chiefly. complained of. After a hearing, it was ordered
that in future matter intended for the columns of that
paper should be first submitted to the military autho
rities translated into English.
MISCELLANEOUS.
On Saturday night, Col Wade Hampton and Bobarfc
Stevens gave a grand soiree dansants at No. 136 Poydraa
street. It was largely attended by the colored popula
tion, male and female, wh> enjoyed the good things pro
vided by the gallant colonel, with great gusto, and per
formed on the “light fantastic toe •** with a zeal some
what astonishing this hot weather.
General Butler had suspended the functions of the City
Councils. . .
The negroes of this city are of tats becoming lasy,
saucy aud uomanageaitlo. Lest night, a free darkey,
named Joe How%rd, was arretted on Gatqtiet street, on.
a charge of .having b truck and knocked down a white
woman on that street.
J. a. Goldman was brought up for examination, on a
charge of making an attack on the Planters 7 Hotels
breaking a window, drawing a revolver on Sir. Legate,
threatening the lives of the Yaokfos in this rii? in
general, and that of General Bailer in particular. The
case was fully made out, and the prisoner sentenced to
the Pariah prison for six months.
Lieut. Hasiiltox Doxogitce.—This gentleman,'
who had been for fifteen years head bookkeeper fins’
Thomas Cowperthwaito & Co., and
for Charles Desilver, bookseller and publisher, (and
a member of the above firm), died on the 27th.
Jane, from a wound received in the action near
Gaines 1 Hill, Virginia, on that day. He was fipst
lieutenant in the 95th Pennsylvania Volunteers,
and received his death wound in the region of the
heart, while advancing with his regiment in a
net charge. He was carried to the temporary hoar;
;pitalon the field, but expired in a few minutes
without being able to express his dying wishes.
The reatmeDt soon after retired, leaving their dead.
Lieutenant Donoghue was well known in Philadel
phia, and was universally respeoted as a brave and
honest man, and a good soldier. He left Mr. De
silver's employment to battle for his country, and
died a patriot's death, lamented by all who knew
him. Pew men had a more extensive circle of at
tached friends.
To the Editor o f The Fr&ss : ...
Sir : To almost every mind the doctrine of im
mediate emancipation is attended with very many
difficulties. Many phases of the question so bristle
with the arguments and objections of pro-slavery
men, that the popular mind is easily prepared for.
the belief that agitation just now is, at least, un
wise, and legislation altogether frU^ 0 - •
The necessity of slave labor—the lack of coot-..
cive power over the freed men so as to ma&e them
producers—these points, even to tnose who favor
free labor, are impossible to get over, though all
constitutional scruples have long since vanished.
To these occurs,' at every turn of the argument, -
the vexed question: “What shall wc do with the
freed negroes7*'
I answer, apprentice them to the United States
Government; let them be, so to speak, the-na
tion’s proteges; give them freedom, give them
work, and above aUj-give them all the instraments
of learning—readirgiwriting, &c ; then, after two,
three, or five yeais’ tutelage, give them, a country,
coionite them. J3ut whose slaves-shall we seize,-
free, and educate ? Manifestly the slaves of ail
rebels, which would be say, 3,000,000,
whom would be 600,00.0 male laborers. Could the ,
Government find work for such a multitude - Un
questionably. They could be employed “P°“ :
public works. The Pacific Railroad is. to be made,
hero they might - be employed in unlimited num
bers, to say nothing of the vast ravages of this war
in several States, as Virginia, where a whole State
will have to be reorganized in its agricultural
aspects, when restored to freedom. •
I remain your obedient servant, " -
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