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~ - WHOLE NO. 9434. —— 2 M’CLELLAN’S ARMY. Important Movements on James River. The Flotilla Under the Com- mand of Captain Wilkes. Some Energy Now Expected in That Quarter. The President Looking After the Interests of the Army and the Union. LETTER FROM GENERAL M’CLELLAN, Sharp Rebuke of Congressional Intermeddlers, Ke. &e., &c. Letter from General McClellan Relative to White House. ‘Wasminaton, July 9, 1862. ‘The correspondence between the War Department and Genera) MoCielian was to-day transmitted to the House, ta response to a resolution of inquiry. General McClellan says, in the course of his explana- )ttons, ‘‘those who have originated the false statements eevcerning the White House, yard and spring, are in Sect, as stated in my despatch of the 7th inst., enemies of this army and the cause in which it is fighting. They Bave imposed upon the Surgeen General, and eaused him ‘te make official representations which,om examination, Prove te be unfounded in feet, and which are disrespect- fal to bis superior officer. They have unnecessarily oce eupted the a'teniton of the Secrdary of War, and have in- ferrupted the Ovntmander and the Mcdical Qirecter of this army in the midst of the most arduous duties.” Our Fortress Monroe Correspondence. Fonrnsas Mownos, July 7, 1862, Attack on the Steamer Juniata. ‘Me steamer Juniata, while on ber way up to Harrison's Landing yesterday, and when withinabout four miles of ‘Uhat place, was fired into by the rebels, and one man in? Jared—-none killed. The firing was from six rebel field pieces on the opposite side of the river, and a little be- tow the Unionarmy. The steamer was aground st the time.. Our gumboate went, dowm and drove out there dels, A reconnoitering party was sent eut yesterday, and found the rebel pickets within one mile of ours, which Seads vo the opinion here that another battle is close ot band. Breastworks are being thrown up at Hampton, about twoand a half miles from Fortress Monroe, by our forees encamped at that place. The work is progressing ‘vigorously. ‘The thermometer stands at ninety this evening. Forrnuss Mownos, July 8, 1862. Arrival (of President Lincoln, General Burnside, Flag Officer Wilkes, dice, do. Gen. Burnside has arrived bere, is looking well and Oppears in fine spirits. . President Lincolm arrived here atam early hour this morning, had a short interview with Gen. Burnside, ahd then proceeded up the James river. Flag Officer Wilkes arrived here this morning, and many rumers are afloat here as to the object of his ‘visit. The Tenth New York regiment, which has been re- ported as badly cut to pieces, bad only nine killed, forty- four wounded and thirty missing. There are many who, tm various ways got separated from their regiments @re now daily returning, thus greatly diminishing the mumbers who have been reported as lest. There have been two or three arrests here this morn- fag, among the sutlers and civilians, who had received erders to leave, and had disregarded them. The fortifications at Yorktown are being put in perfect order. ‘The President arrived on the steamer Ariel, accompa- wied by several officers, including (it is believed) among the latter General Halleck. ‘The maj] boat from Harrison’s Landing does not often arrive here until after the boat for Baltimere has sailed, thus delaying for a day the transmission by mail of let ters, de. _ Fonrpsss Mowmos, Jaly §, 1862. BAe Firing Upon the James Rivir Steamert—Inervizw Between the President and the Commanding General of he Army of the Polomac—Flag Officer Wilkes and His Now Command—The Ray Treatm-nt of ths Flag of Vrisce at White House, dc. ‘The thermometer, ia (be sua yesterday, stoed at about ‘400 degrees. Comment is unnecessary. ‘The game of firing upon our James river steamers pro- ‘mises to be increased if our Flag Officer does not bestir Bimself and keep the flotilla is constant motion, and pumtab them at avy attempt to annoy us. ‘The President arrived here at an early hour this mora- ‘ag, and after a brief conversation with Gen. Buraside be proceeded up the James river, to confer with General MeClelian, The President designs seeing for himself the position of effeirs, and how Little Mao desires te act. Flag Officer Wilkes is bere this morning, and rumor @ays that he is to relieve Flag Officer Goldsborough. ‘This would be the signal for aetive work in the North Atlantic Blockading squadron. 1% contains the officers and men who are able, willing and anxious to 0 something besides lying at anchor aii the time, while other equadrens are dally adding laurels to their already Reavy crowns, Had wea Dupont or a Farragut here, we ehould bave pleaty of naval news to resord; but now but Little te done, and that by subordinate officers. Give us @ go-ahead fing officer, aud then times will alter in these waters. By a letter received here this morning frem Lieutenant A. F. Onbon, the Adjutant of the Teath New York Volun- teers, I learn that this splendid regiment, whose move. mentson the battle field on Fridaya week ago were, and are still, the theme of admiration in that wing of the ermy, lost that day nine killed, forty four wounded and thirty missing. The gallant Wifth, of Ne» York, loas Serger in numbers, but bad the di: position, ‘The two regiments are probaviy ¢! division. greatest eutbusiasm pro: > entire army, and Mo! ie more the. dougit fend his assiatant wore tayiug ihe natnes of all who were to leave under this rule the greatest excitem re vailed. The sutlers are in a complaining mood, but t Hal got talk 0 deflantly as heretofore. 1 learn this afternoon that Flag OMeer Wi! that vik and to is troubled with the gout jinnesota. The Flag Officer end needs quiet, which is so necessary te one of his ent, flere struggle wi « won Roede about used hiss up Fiag Ufieer Wilkes is a man ef energy and of coneummat @kiil, and will make # mark in these waters. His comin, ‘will be bailed by the officers of the flotilla xs @ God-send. ‘and things will go ahead now, you may be assured ‘The funeral of Lieut. Brocks, who died yeaterd from wounds received in a late engagement, took piac today under ® proper military escort, His remains were piaced upon the Baitir steamer, and wil be gent to his pareni#. He was agailant member of Gen MoCleilan's staff, and died bravely performing his duty, Most o! the sick and wounded from the Army of th Potomac have arrived, and been sent to hospitals in ferent ports of the country, There are quite a number at to ome, however, Lists of mearly all been warded; the balance it was imponsibie to obtain ‘On Sunday jast a flag of truce was seut up the Pamun- the scaresrow : if u fre it Fr eg RE HE ef fi 3 5 Fa s af 3 ‘ E Richmond, whereupon the Doctor returned im the John Tucker, picki ® few wounded at Bigler Landing, Delow Cumberland, whom he brought down. He also brought down some mules, wae and other straggling rty of the government! re of the flag of truce masts Mat of wounded men who were saved by Dr. , and brought from below Cumberland Landing, Pamunkey river, on the Joba Tucker, July 8, 1862:— Henry F. Jackson, Co. F, Fifth Pennsylvania cavalry. Jobn ©. Merry, Co. F, Fifth Pennsylvania eavalry. * Thomas Hibbard, Co. D, Fifth Pennsylvania calvalry. Chas. Halbert, Co. ¥, Fifth Pennsylvania cavalry. Jobn Arnold, Co. K, Eleventh Pennsylvania cavalry, David Campbell, Co. C, Fifth Pennsylvania cavalry. Michael Mohien, Co. I, Eleventh Pennsylvania cavalry. Dan’! Gordon, Co. B, Fityy. ixth New York Volunteers. Jas. W. Crumley, Co. C, Seventy-fourth New York Vols. ‘Aaron Benedict, Co. H, Fourth Pennsylvania cavalry. Robt. M. Bliss, Co. H, Fourth Pennsylvania cavalry. Our James River Correspondence. Haxnwson’s Lanpina, July 6, 1842. How Our Military Operations Appear lo Southern Officers— Rebel Testimony to the Superd Generalship of McCldllan— Stanton a Great Favorite at the Seutn—How Beaure- gard Moved His Troops from Corinth to Richmond—& Furious Attack to be Immediately Made on McClellan at Harrison’s Landing—Rebeb Ideas of the Summer Campaign, dc., dc. From the two rebel officers (prisoners) mentioned in my last letter, I also learned the following facts, which throw additional light upon the movements of the rebels Defore our late retreat, and upon their probable plans for the suminer campaign. BoforeI proceed, let me-recall the attention of the reader to what I said in regard to the personal character of these two officers, and to their candor and truthfulness. They alone, of all the prisoners with whom I conversed, admitted to its full extent the terrible injury which we had inflicted on their army, in the bloody contest from the 27th of June to the 24 of July. They alone bore unqualified testimony to the superd strategy of McClellan, which they compared to that of Napoleon; to the perfect understanding and hap. py accord which exist between him and bis generals, and the prompt and effective manner in which they execute his orders, and to the steady discipline and unflinching cour- age of our troops, opposed, as they knew them tobe, by three times their number, and by constant reinforce- ments of fresh enemi They express the utmost as- tonishment, not at the retreat itself (that they knew must take place whenever they moved their overwhelm- ing numbers upon our little army, with whose exact numerical strength they were well acquainted), but at the superb and successful manner in which 1t was con- ducted ; at the unconquerable spirit of our troops, and at the bold and undaunted front which we presented to them every succeeding morning during the memorable seven days. Neone but a Napoleon, they said, could have conceived and executed such a retreat, in the faco of an army like theirs, and no troops but veterans could have held therm in check as ours did. And I may here remark, myself, that this retreat, considered as ag successful strategic movement, will always be regard- ed in history as one of the best fruits of the months of toil and labor which General McClellan bestowed upon the army during the progress of ite formation at Washingwon. Compare this retreat with that from Bullrun. There ws @ thousand times the causes of panic and stamped en the Chickahomiay there were at Bull run. And why was there neither F aseae nor stampede here? Because the troops were disciplined, and had confidence in their commander. But to return to the information which | derived from these officers. They state that nothing gave the Confederate govern- ment so much encouragement ever since the commence- ment of the peninsula campaign, avd during tts whole continuance, as the extraordinary conduct of Mr. Stanton, in interfering with McCiellan’s plans, and in refusing him reinforcements. By means of th gents at Wasbing- ton ana elsewhere they were kept pesfectly informed of the jealously with which Stanton bee ar McClellan, They were amazed at the folly which divided and cut up the grand Army of the Potomac into four bodies. But when McClellan was sent to commence the peninsula ~oampaign with s force so utterly inadequate to its vast extent, and when they saw, week after week, as «bis army was thinned out by bittle and disease, how fg rng he was rein- forced, the military leaders of the rebels resolved, by concentrating their troops from all other points from which a single regiment could be spared, not only to de- fend ich nd successfully, bat also to’ utterly aunini late that part of the Army of the I’otomac seut to the peninsula, By meavs of deserters and spies they were correctly Informed, week by week, of the waning strength of MoClellan’s army, as in its progress ite ranks became thinved by battle aud disease; and they saw, with mingled feelings of amazement and joy, that no reinforcements of any amount were seut to fill up these gaps in the ranks. About the Ist of May General Beauregard visited Richmend, aud @ military council was held, attended by all the generals of high rank. It was at this council that Ppiaus were adopted for the transfer of troops from Corinth w Richmond, and for Jackson’s diverson towards Har- per’s Ferry. Immediately on Beauregard’s return to Corinth his troops began to move towards Richmond, on the various lines of railroad, and by the time it beeame publicly known that Corinth was evacuated fifty thousand of bis best troops had quietly reached Rich- mond. The rest of those who arrived continued to come in sadsoquently. The admirably managed rail road system of the South enabled them tosummon and bring to Richmond any particular corps of troops in a very short time; und some of the rogiments now at that clty bave not participated in any of the jemente of the famous seven days, haviug arrived since our grand moverwent toward james river commenced. Tinfer from what these officers say that it ja the in- tention of Geveral Lee to make afurious onset upon ‘MoCiellan'e army at Hartison’s Point, ata very early in hopes of defeating itand driving the Union day, aompletety insula, Hi the Shera SANE ovr wis Miellan, if the — to ra aye a on on Teinforesments. in te the operations of the sussser Gems tapes oftoars are of my iret geod pol id pyre ticable to do anything further until cooler weather; that during qe heats of summor we cannot operate even against Richmend. They are confident, too, that the resulte, will lead to the immediate recognitivn of the Southe: federacy by land and France. In regard to movements on their part, they state that the result of affairs at Charleston and Richmond will so inspirit tbe Seuthern that there will be ne diMculty in having in the Geld by Octo- ber armies amounting to 500,000 troops, for whom, they aay, there is abundance of the best kind of arms. operations against Richmond have made known to them both its strong and its weak points, and they will take care to take advantage of the for: the latter. That city they regard ds impregnable. iy consider the result of the peninsule campaign so far to have demot ied positively that the South cannet be invaded guecessfully for any distance in the interior, owing to the diffloulties of keeping opem communications and transporting supplies. The Battle Near Gaines’ Farm, J AT, 1862. GENERAL TAYLOR'S OFFICIAL REPORT. Saapecanrens, Finer Bi , N. J. Vorcuramns, Camp On James Riven, July 4, 1862. A. ©. Roporrs, Captain aod Acting Assistant Adjutant General: — My command, by order, left our intrenched camp en the right bank of the Chiokahominy on Friday afternoon, the 27th ef June, and crossed the said stream by the Weedbdury Bridge. ‘The battle beguu the day previous had been renewed at Gaines’ Farm, where we arrived about four o'clock P.M. 1 tmmediately formed my brigade in two lines, the Third and Fourth regiments in front, and the Fires and Second regiments in the second line, My line was scarcely formed when the Third regiment, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Brown, was ordered to advance forward into the weods, wheren flerce combat was raging. Col. Brown immediately formed his regiment in line of Dattle, led it into the woods, and begaa « rapid fire upon theenemy. As this was the first of my regiments en. grged,1 will complete my report of it by saying that they continued the fight in the woods until the close of jon, They were all this time under cross fire, but maintained th , when the whole line fell bac ‘hoy bad at this expended (a large majority of the men) their lat tridgo, sixty rounds to the man. It js but justice to say that’ this regiment bore itself most horoically throughout the entire action. Their conduct was all thit could be desired. With their comrades fallin they stood all ‘their numb Presence and courage however, rt, though suffering from low fever, follow- ‘@ in saying—for both these regi- under my own oye—that the Firat regiment @ judomitable courage as the Third regi- ment, exposing themseives to the leaden hail of an o\ten unseen fy, advancing with the Third regiment, and stood NEW YORK, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1862. readily under a most fire until the close of the ection. Their loss was, men, killed, twenty; wounded, eighty; missing, fifty-seven, The loss of com- missioned wanone killed, four wounded and one mise: a total af ene: nandled ond aint +H ments, the first of which, under bered only four companies, the ether being ‘on duty in the field works at Camp Lincoln, and left be- hind under Lieutenant Colonel Buck. While absent to the front, these four companies, by order of General Porter, and without my know! » Were sent into the Prion power Bey most ing fire. Their loss was, en- Msted men, killed, twelve; wounded, ; missi forty; making a total of ninety.seven enlisted men. 1 also regret to record the death of Colone) 1. M. Tucker, aad probably Major Ryerson, both of whom were left upon the field; also Captain lanforth, mortally ded, and Lieuterants Blewitt, Root and Boger! wounded, and Lieutenant Callan missing. ever, sustained themselves mcst glery, their courage against superior numbe:. _The fate of the Fourth regiment, Colonel Simpson, one ef my most ef. ejent rageennte, sa mageree ates ane men, was most At the moment when victory seemed wavering In the Dalance, an aid of Genera! MeClellan took them from my command and ordered them into the woods. All the account I can give of them is that but one officer (wound- ed) and eighty-two men have rejoined my command; all the rest, if living, are believed to be prisoners of war. Tlearn from those who bave come in that up to the time that the regiment was surrounded had re- ceived from and returned the enemy a most galling fire. Tannex & report of the casualties of the day, showing the total loss of my brigade. In conclusion I would say that, sofar as I am at pre- sent informed, my officers, commissioned and non-com- mi-sioned, nobly performed their duties; and it might, therefore, be invidious to particularize. Still, in justice to the gallant dead, who have devoted their lives to their couptsy’, 1 must record the names of Captain Brewster, of the Firat, and Captain Buckley, of the Third; also Se- cond Lieutenant Howell, of the Third, all officers of dis- tinguished merit. exe ofticers fought under my eye. As regards the conduct of the Second and Fourth regiments’ officers, I am toid that it was ail that could be desired. But these regiments having been taken from me,I did not see them during the action. It is eminently due to my staff officers to say that they carried out my orders intelligently and promptly, and did (ithe nd and were often exposed to the hottest fire ie day. I will forward a more detailed report in afew days. T have the honor to be. very respectiully, &c., GEO. W. TAYLOR, Brigadier General. Gen. Stoneman’s March. THE IMPORTANCE OF GEN. STONEMAN’S MOVEMENTS DURING THE RECENT CONTESTS ON THE PENINSULA. The following extract from a letter from an officer in Gen. MoClellan’s army will be founa interesting:— ‘Ware Hover, July 1, 1862. Early on Thursday morning, June 26, Colonel H. Lane! in command of the Seventeenth New Yo Volunteers, and of the Eighteenth Massachusetts, Col. Barnes, of Porter's division, left to reconnoitre th supposed advance of Stovewall Jackson, taking post Old Church and Hanover Corners. These two regiments formed the entire foree of infantry under Gen. Stone- man, who had, in addition, the Sixth Pennsylvania cavairy, apart of the Fifth and Sixth regular cavalry, and Givbon Hight battery. This position was neld until noon of Friday, and while the battle was raging in their rear. At noon, receiving orders to fall back upon White House, the entire command, making 4 detour of sixteen miles ‘tn hours, tok up position at Tunstall’s station, and remained there until Saturday noon, and until after the enemy had taken Despatch station. and were within half a mile, wheo the force tell back to White House, covering the embarkation and destruction ofthe remaining stores. Col. Darnes, of the Eighteenth Maasachusetts, left on the transport Vanderbilt. Colonel Lansing divided his command on board the gunboats Cochura, Captain Patterson; Marblehead, Captain Shank- land, and Sel Captain Henry, remaining at White Honse until Sui all One boat being aground, skirmishers ‘thrown on shore on Saturday night to Prevent s surprise. Om Sunday morning, the enemy's sharpshooters becoming troublesome from their hidit places on the bank above, Lieutenant Colone) Bartram Of the Seventeenth, landed with twenty men, and drov them back om their main body, retiring under fire from the Marblehead, which did considerable execution. The were 1m foree, infantry, cavalry and artillery, but found nothing, as what had not been destroyed on Saturday was destroyed on Sun- day morning by parties from the Marblehead. Dropp down to Cumberland, and thence to West Point, t! property was all shipped and towed off before the gun. boats left—the latter covering the fleet to Yorktown. At Fortress Monroe Col, Lansing transferred his com- mand to transports, and, starting immediately up James river, landed at Harrisen’s bar on Wednesday, simulta- neously with the arrival of the army from before Rieh- mend. Gen. Stoneman, although ill, remained at the White House until nine P. M. of Saturday. Frem there, making @ forced march, he arrived at Yorktown the uext afternoon (Sunday) all safe. ‘This necessary service was successfully performed by this command, and, while it deprived those comprising it of the opportunity of sharing the dangers aud glories of their comrades in arms, yet it rendered their move- ment of changing fi 5 < The Losses im the Sixty-first New York Volunteers. Colonel Barlow, of the Sixty-first regiment New York State Volunteers, in # private letter, reports the losses in that regiment as follows:—Killed, wounded and miss, ing, 119. Among the officers, Captains Deming, Moore, Spencer and Ange], Adjutant Gregory and Lieute- nant Cadwell were wounded and taken prison The first three were shot im the leg, and have undergone am- putation. Angel was shut in the head (not seriously) Cadwell’s wound was not seri Adjutant Gregory hai afiesh wound in arm (not serious). Captains Kettle, eon. and Mount and Lieutenant Keach are unburt and well. Boss Among the Regulars. 10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Burr. Laxpina, Va., Syxus’ Diviston, July 6, 1862. Do the Tenth United States infantry the justice to publish the following list of killed and wounded officers. Through the stupidity or ignorance of the reporters, ‘we are not even mentioned as being engaged, and having lost one-third of our command, we fee) slighted. The casualties in the Tenth and Seventeenth infantry, which form one battalion, were as follows:— Captain Dodd, 17th infantry, killed, th infantry, wounded . i ation tina votet tna i. 4 Lieut. Lauman, 10th infantry, wounded, stightly. Liout. Ke¥ogg, 10th infant ai a Lieut. Foster, of Generel Bjkes! af, ta net killed, now nds "Major Clits, of the 12th infantry, hea been heard from, wounded and @ prisoner. vT jeventeenth United States Infantry. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. 76 Bot Sraser, July 6, 1863. As you have unintentionally omitted mentioning the Seventeenth regulars in your aecounts of the sanguinary ttles on the peninsula, it is but proper to state that the battalion under a5 Andrews lost nearly halt of the offieersand men. The colonel of this regiment is that famous warrior the veteran Heintzelman; but as he isin tne feldas « be moped general the organization, drilling and perfecting the men for active 4: ty devolves upon Lieutenant Colenel Greene, an accomplished officer, who is indefatigable in his efforts to render the Sevea- teenth second to none in the service. MILES. Cc ities im the Massachusetts Twen- t and Twenty-second Regiments, An official list of the casualties in the Twentieth and ‘Twenty-second Massachusetts regiments in the late bat- tles is published. The Twentieth lost 3 killed, 42 wounded and brought away, 16 wounded and jes on the field, 65 missing—total, 116, The Twonty-second regi ment lost—23 milled, 66 wounded, missing, 254—total‘ 848. The Plans of the Rebels. Wasninaron, July 9, 1862. Alate copy of the Richmond Acaminer says that “the rebels could certainly cut off MoCielian’s retreat; but is would be far betier to prevent him from receiving fur- ther supplies and starve bim into @ capitulatio n remarks:—'‘Fill wp our armies and prepare fer a contest as long as our enemy may choose to urge it, and let it be as energetic as we can make it.” The Trouble Among the Grain Men. An adjourned meeting of the receivers and forwarders of grain was held yesterday afternoon in the Produce Mr. E. K. Alburtie im the chair, The committee appointed at the previous meeting signified that they were not ready to report. Mr. Banker stood up and boo he: he} whom they pleased, ju could employ whom be plonced. All the dilticulty could be seitled if th little. He felt ashamed about th lay in passing the resolution, 9 stevedores were at the bottom of w Arty cents for one hu ships, out of which wors receive 37% couts. This was too much for the work performed, It was wrong for the step between the laborers and floating ele ‘They had no right to do this. Mowroomeny asked Mr. Barber about hi vator; but the Chairman declared the desultory conversation out of order, and @ motion te adjourn sine ving the matier in its pre- The police authorities in the First ward say that they lightest disposition on the shovellers to the peace. The elevators were at work yeuterday, but were worked by now gauge, POLITICAL CONVENTIONS. Meeting of the New York Demecratic State Committee. Auaarr, July 9, 1802. A meeting of the Democratic State Committee was held at the Delavan House today, Dean Richmond in the chair, and Peter Cagger Secretary. In accordance with an invitation from the committee, a large number of prominent demoerats and Union men from all sections of the State were present. An advisory meeting was heid at one o’dlock to give an opportunity to these gentlemen to express their views: ‘as'te the duty and policy of the demecratio organization at this time. Speeches were made by Governor Seymour, Mayor Wood, James Brooks, Calvert Comstock, Senator Pruyn, 8.G. Hadley, Elijah F. Purdy and others, earnestly in favor of an immediate sufficient reinforce- ment of the Army of the Potemac, in favor of an uncon- ditional support of the government, while maintaining the right of all patriotic eitizens to oppose theerrors, corruptions and weakness in the administration of that, government, and in opposition to foreign intervention. After the expression of these views the meeting took a recess until three o’clock, In the afternoon the conference meeting was largely ettended, the prominent local organizations of the demo- cratic and Union parties being well represented. Addresses were made by 8. E. Church, 8. T, Fairchild, and the leading representative men in the Tammany and Mozart organizations, all of whom expressed a desire and determination to sink all local differences, and present a harmonious, unbroken front at the State Convention. After the meeting, which was confined strictly to the interchange of views, the Democratic State Committee held a private session at the Delavan House. A communication from the Legislative caucus of the party was received and read. It was referred to a sub- committee, consisting of Dean Richmond, Eljah F. Purdy and J. Hardenburgh. ‘The following reply was addressed to the Logislative @aucus by the committec:— wa Atnany, July 9, 1862. GrxtLuuax—Your communication to the Democratic State Committee, enclosing a political address, in which the actions and motives of the democratic party have Deen signally misrepresented, has been submitted to them at their mecting in’ this city to-day, and we are instructed by them to reply: That the patriotism of the demvcratic party and its loyalty to. the constitution need no defence at this day. The history of the country for eighty-six years, during which democratic principles and couvcils have predomivated in its policy and prosperity and peace at home, and respect and influence abroad have attended its rule, area sufficient vindication of its character. ‘The unanimity and energy with which the democratic masses of the loyal States have sustained the govern- ment since its administration has fallen into adverse hands proves that this devotion to country rises above all considerations of partisan int stor prejudice. The attitude of the party, 50 ong fearlessly asserted, is siill firmly maintained by it,and now when the destinies of ‘he nation and the existence of free institutions are in peril it again stands forth ready to seek tho aid of every Citizen who will rally to the cause of his country and of oonstitutional liberty This committee, disavowing any§purpose to dictate a platform of party principles, or to anticipate the conclu- sions of the State Convention, which will be called to pass upon tho matters, are conscious that reflect the sentiments of the whole party when thoy say the de- moeracy of New York stand ready to unite with all patriotic citizens, without reference to former party combinations, who agree in sustaining the government in the prosecution of the existing war against the rebel- lion by all the means within the power of a loyal people for the purpose of restoring the Union as it was and main- ‘taining the constitution as it if. And weare juatructed further to say that it is the pu of the committee, in calling the next State Convention, to invite the co-opera- tion of ali citizers upon the simple, but distinct, plat. form of the constitution, the Union and the enforcement of the laws, But while these principles lead democrats to act with patriotic citizens for this great purpose, they repel all idea of political aesociation with that class of fanatics who are raising unnecessary and factious issues, the only effect of which is to divide the people of the loyal States, exanperate still more the different sections of the Union, and make its restoration impossible. We have the honor to be, ke., DEAN RICHMOND, RLIJAH F. PURDY, J. HARDENBURGH, bub Committee. To Hon. Lyman Tremaine,J. 6. T. Stranahan, M. H. Grinnell, Thos. H. Flagler, Committee. The following preamble and resolutions were una- Bimously adopted:— ‘The Demoeratic State Central Committee being con- vened at this time merely for the transaction of its or- diuary business, and not assuming to lay down any latform or to adopt any resolutionsin the name and ualf of the democratic party in advance of the State Conyention, yet desire on two points that present them- > ahead to the public mind at this time as of the Pasa portance to express their sentiments in the following Fesolutions;— Resolved, That we view with admiration the heroic courage shown by our army before Richmond, and are filled with heartfoit gratitude from the self devotion and desperate valor which rung victory from the jaws of defeat. We cail upen the government to put fourth instant and energetic efforts to give that army long needed reinforcements, and we appeal to our fellow citizens to fill up the ranks which are nobly struggling to uphold the constitution and the jaws. Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to resist to the utmost imtervention in this war by other gov- enments in any form or uuder any preiext, and that the American people are strong enough to put down the rebellion at the South, and are wise enough to erush out malignant fanaticism at the North; aud that they will not tolerate avy interference in their af. faire by any foreign Power. DEAN RICHMOND, Chairman. Puree Cacamn, Secretaay. ‘The time and place ef holding the State Convention will be fixed hereafter. Adjourned, Vermegt Union State Convention. Mowrrarizs, July 9, 1968. A State Convention of those who are in favor of eus- ‘taining the constitution and the Union, and of support tog the national administration in the present erisia of the country, was held here to-day, for the purpose of nominating candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Go. ‘vernor and Treasurer. Stoddard B, Colby, of Montpe- lier, was elected President, The foilowing nominations were unanimously made:—For Governor, Hos. Frederick Holbrook, of Brattleboro’, the present incumbent; for Lieutenant Governor, Hom. Paul Dillingham, of Water- bury; for Treasurer, J. G. Page, Faq., of Rutland. Re- solutions were adopted favoring the confisestion of the Property and slaves of rebels, urging the~ speedy and effectual suppression of the rebellion, approving the general policy of the national administration and pledging Vermont tofurvish men and money to the last extent of her ability; tendering hearty thanks to the brave and patriotic soldiers inthe Geld, and thanking Governor Hulbrook for the prompt manner in which he tendered te the President Verment’s quote of 300,000 additional soldiers, Another resolution, accepting cer. tain special acts ot President Limcoln as pledges that the goverament bas eut itself free from all complicity with slavery, was, after an animated debate, adopted, witha few dissenting voices. The Blockade on the Fior! Coast. OUR MAYPORT CORRESPONDENCE. Marront, Moctu oF St. Jonws Riven, Fla, June 28, 1662 } ‘The blockade of this place, as well as protecting one hundred and fifty miles of navigable river from the in- cursions of the secesh regulators, is maintained by the United States steamer Isaac Smith, Lieutenant Com* manding Nicholson, United States Navy; the gunboats Patroon, Acting Master Corser commanding, and the ‘Uncas, Acting Master Cri commanding—in all about euty guns, of heavy sixty-eights, loug thirty-twos and fifty-pound Parrott rifles. Comm: jr Nicholson is the senior and commanding officer of this station, and strictly doos he discharge his duty, He has already taken several prizes, and by his vigilance has prevented much aid and comfort from reaching the enemy. Vecasional demon- atrations have beon made on the river by tho secesh re- but a few shots (rom theeight-inch sixty-eight- nd Parrotts of the United States Navy forced pounde: em back into (he awampa, beyond Parrott diatanco. ts nearly Jacksonville, the principal city ou the riy The United States troops have aot distinct understand deserted. ‘exceptions, #, they Millions of dolia to the guabo dina, to be Protection. care of at Fort Clim to Fort Warren. Boston, July 9, 1862. Ope hundred rebel prisoners, from before Richmond, including forty officers, arrived bere sent to Fort Warren, GENERAL BURNSIDE'S CORPS. THE FORWARD MOVEMENT. SKIRMISH AT SWIFT CREEK BRIDGE. RECONNOISSANCE TO TRANTER’S CREEK. OFFICIAL REPORT. THE FOURTH IN NEWBERN, &e., &e., &e. Our Newbern Correspondence. Nuwozan, N.C., June 29,1862. ‘Skirmish at Swift Oreek Bridge—The Expeditionary Vessels Aground—The Rebel Defences—Their Strength and Con- struction—Caplain Jecknick’s Reconnissance, dc. Preparatory to the forward movement which is now evidently near at hand, expeditions in greater or less force have been scouring the country in our vicinity during the last couple of months. The more recent of these was one under the command and direction of Col, Howard, of the Marine artillery, which has succeeded in effectually ridding the peninsula lying between the Neuse and Pamlico rivers of the presenceand depredations of the rebel bands. The expedition started from hereon Wedneeday even. ing ast in “the steamers Union, Allison and Highland Light, accompanied by the gunboat Pieket, It consisted Of a detachment of the Marine artillery, with eight guns, undor Adjutant Peters, Captains Martin and Ayres, and Lieutenants Hedden, Bloomer, Moore and Gerard; the Seventeenth Massachusetts, under command of Licuten. ant Colonel John F. Fellows, and a detachment of Colonel Mix’s Third New York cavalry, under Captain Gerard. At the outset the expedition met with a series of mis- fortunes, which brought to our mind most forcibly the vicissitudes which our fleet underwent at Hatteras and the memorable“‘Swash.”” The steamers had proceeded Dut three or four miles up the Nouse when they grounded on @ bar, which, for its snags and sawyers, is equalled only in the Mississippi. The Allison, owing to the incompetency of the negro pHots on board, was Tun almost ashore, and is now fast embedded among the stumps. The same may be said of the Highland Light, and it is feared that both vessels will have to await a flood or freshet in the river to extricate themselves from their present position, The Union, which is of very light draught, was more fortunate in keeping the channel, but came to anchor over night, and in the morning endea- vored, but in vain, to assist the others. Word was sent to General Foster of the disaster, who immediately came off with the steamers Pilot Boy and Alice Price. The latter got aground, and her troops were trans- ferred to the Pilot Boy, which, with the Union, proceeded on to the point of attack on Swift creek, and there landed ion of the expe. ditionary forces. So complete was rprise that two of the enemy's pickets were made prisoners, the rest escaping to the woods, leaving several of their horecs (wey were cavalry) bebind them. The Union and Pilot y then returned to the other steamers and labored to remove them, but with success only in the case of the Alice Price, ‘ihe Union, iu her endeavors to haul off the Allison, got aground herself. Here th Of accie dente closed for the day. The balance 16 troops, artillery and horses were trausferred to the Alice Price, which then proceeded up the river, and lanied them at reek at daylight on the following Friday morning. junction of all the jorces was effected, and alter the line of march was taken up. The compa- Seventeenth Maseachu- regiment were nies of thrown out alternately as skirmishers, accompanied by a platoon of cavalry, As the advance was made wit rent caution, it was necessarily aslow ove. The main ly was put under command of Coionel Fel- lows, whise Colonel Howard, with a detachment of his marines and several guns, made @ detour from the road ata distance of afew miles from the landing piace and of the lower bridge. Colouei Fellows m orders, to ocoupy wift croek village, the bridge leading to which was re- ported to be deteuded by « battery or breastwork of shingles, armed with six guns. Little worthy of note occurred until our troops came to the vicinity of this bri The road, before crossing into the village, skirts ide of the creek for a short distance. Here eur ncountered those of t! ‘ebels, who immedi- y fled, whereupon the artillery was advanced and shelled the woods acrons the stream. Becoming satistied that the canister and grape bad sufficiently prevented all possibility of an attack, or rather ambuscade, by the rebels in that direction, the guns were ad- vanced to the bridge and fire opened upon the breast- work of shingles, glimpses of which could be caught through the somewhat deuse foliag returned a few shots only, wh Seventeenth Massachusetts, org: A round of shrapnel was fred, an chatge the cavairy of Captain Ger: specti howitzer between, and supported by the Seventeenth Massachusetts, who came with fixed bayonets, dashed bridge aud iuto the breastwork by aperture in the centre. With their usual pluck the r is had turned to retreat whem they beard the word “charge” given, and when the cavalry crossed were almost out of sight up and down the roads. A body of some thirty cavalry was hotly pursued by Jiewtenust with the ower platoon, dashed in the other direct to caich or overtake any of the fugitives. Several horses, which the rebel cavalry had leit in their int the woods, were captured, ter oi shotguns, rife, eaddies, te. Coeet TE, caid cobs (me symbol of the guerilia bands, jent . The ebiagie battery, an exami- reported, ead where our abet had struck @aa Rept pechoem 16d the village over night, and en the pext day retur here by way of Latham’: corre, the road to which was opened and scoured by Captain Ge. rard and bis cavairy, with a detachment of the Seven- Wwomth Massachusetio regiment aade howitzer manued by the marives. ‘There is nothing particularly new from Washington. A recon voissance was made a few days since by Captain Jocknick, the Cinvndrad which you will flad set forth in sae follow: report:— = Wasmimatox, N.C., June 26,1802. ‘Sin—Having within the last few days received a num- Der of reports from various sources iu regerd to certain fy trap contrivances, made by the revels on the Green- ville road, for the purpose of caching my mounted ps. trols whenever they should venture beyoud their usual emit of four miles, i made yesterday a recounvissance with my company to Tranter's creek, « distance of eight miles, where they were said to bave a large force ou each side of the stream, I advaueed cautiously, with my advance guard dismounted and acting as #kirmish- ers, but could discover no si of the presence of an @ucmy until we struck the bridge, where our late en- gagement took place. Here, within reach of our rifles, ‘Aud partially concealed behind the trees, we could just discover in the bend of the road on the other side of the Stream two mounted pickets, whom my men were ex- coedingly anxious to relieve from ali further troubles ia this world; but, as i did not wish tomoke ® noise until the ebject of my reconnolssance was accomp!|-hed, their lives were spared, I found”the bridge partially destroy. @d, the mill where they made their Inst staud entirely deserted, and no traces whatever of the presence of « large force. In the direct road to Greenville, aud a mile from this point, i# another bridge, which Lieutenant Al- lis crossed at the Lime of bis engagement; but, aitbough Tinade a careful reconnoissance of that loculity, no rebel pickets could be seen. About twelve feet of the centre of this bridge had beem sawed off and a breastwork of Joga and lumber constructed on the other side, but, as I said before, no indications of the presence o rebel trevps could be found. 1 mention these little particulare merely to show that our lave battle at Tranter’s creek as had @ saiutery ef- fect on the enomy, and that weshali probably not be molested here for some time to come, Very respect- fully, your obedient servant, : - G. F. JOCKNICK, Captain Commanding Co, I, Third New York J: it Lieutenant B. Haw, Adjutant Third New cavalry, Newbern, N.C. Newnsan, N. C., July 1, 1802, The Troops to be More Actively Bmployed—The Soldiers Anaious for a@ Change—Reurn of Laeutenant H. Clif. ford, of the Signal Corps—The Negro Schoole—More Ke bel Prisoners—The Provost Marthal—The Stanger Ci- vilian Nuisance, de. - Our day of inactivity is past, at least for the present. Everything indicates a forward movement. The that always attends the motion of an army has issued, preparations made, and before this lower reaches you in (he North we may have accomplished something equally important with Roanoke and Newbern. Acting in concert with the grand army of General McCleilan, there is no knowing where we will stop, or what our corps d’armee witl add to thy ctories already won, Our long rest has made us only too anxious for a change, aud the progpect of speedy move is hailed by THE NEW YORK HERALD. | PRICE TWO CENTS. all with ed }. and you may rest assured thatthe brave falows of thi division will give ap ac- prove being my duty to your readers as a cor- Tespo.dent not t mention it. Seme are fearful that Newbern will be protected but feebly. Such te not the case. Every care will be taken that Newbern will be Tendered almost i corroborates made to the effect that five or sixof the Nor‘h Caroline regiments at Richmond a , and before do- ing so had bung ther brigadier [ad The ful) ~ ticulars he is unacquainted with. was taken to - mond after his capture, kept in close confinement and treated very roughly. ‘He, being om parole of honor, cap Of course suy but little. It was generally expected here that Mr. Vincent Colyer whose naine is rather powrivus at present, would have opens. his negro: ‘once more, as he claims te have as right to do; but he is at present out of town, and com sequently the anticipated opening bas been Vrofessor Mautlefort still continues his blowing up ratious on the old fortitications, and when be gets rough there he will commeuce om that portion ef the siockade that now remains. By the arrival of the John Farron, Island, wehad an addition of seven oer men at Present under the charge of the jailor. Three of these revel soldiers from the tate of Georgia, who had boon captured, Their uanes are D.E. Elder, G.. Bay and H.C. Genegan, The others were brought hs a charge of shooting negroes on Roanoke Island. ‘ihey say that the negroes threatened them, and that their Lives were in danger; whi.e, on the other hand, it te contended that these med have been firing on the ne- oes without the least provocation, and simply because they were runaways, working for he soldicrs on the Isiand, Their names Matias Owen, O. Parker, D. Grigge and G. Partridge. Major General Burnside saw them and | ad @ long conversation with them, its purport i» Of course of @ private nature. My opinion is thas military executions would be very beneficial out direction, and beiore long | may have some to in record. ur new Provost Marshal, Colonel John Kurtz, is work- ing bard, and 13 deserving of great praise ‘or the eifective Maver in which he is executing bis duties. He has put an effuctuai check to all promiscuous dram drinking, and woe to the man who i8 caught seiling liquor wo soldiers. If he could put @ stop toshe men eating those abomina- Die eifurts cailed pies and cakes, that the negroes have for sale on almost every corner and in every camp, it would greatly decrease the number of patents in ‘the hospitas. ‘They are more injurious than all the swam, iu the State and the enemy's bullets pus together, Green apple pie and cider were uever considered beaithy to my knowledge. The Provost has established a market, or Father a landing place, for the boats that come in with provisions, and the desle:s are vot allowed to charge ‘more than @ iair and reasonubie price. Any violation of this order will lead to @ coullscation for the benefit of | hospitals. May the Colovel reign long : ur iate Provost, Capt. Messiuger, is ri gaining. health aud strength, and will avon, T "eum boule tore- sume his old duties of quartermaster. Lieut. Col. Kuteh- mar, of New York, who uas been very iil, is also reco- voring, aud will soon be ‘at the bead of bis regi- x yervon lo very teying, ‘The soldirs” are generally sick person is very trying. ers are very ealthy, and look ta better in every respect thap the natives, particularly those belonging to the sur- Tounding country, There are quite a number of strangers out here from the Narth, sume of whuse characters are not any better ‘han they ought to be, and the suover they bn or ng with free passes home, the better it will be for men and officers. It puzzles me to know how they get here, with the quartermasters as strict as they are in New York. Captains of vessels should examine closely al) passes, and see that their passengers are supphed with proper ones. ‘hat would svon put an end to it. Newasan, N. C., July 4, 1862. The Fourth of July in Newb:rn—Governor Stanty at Ply- mouth—His Return to Newbern, dc. ‘The Fourth was duly celebrated im this vicinity. At an early hour the church bells were rung, apd then en~ sued dress parades and displays by the various regi- ments. The streets were alive with the strains of may- tial music during the forenoon. The vessela in pert were decorated with bunting, the houses were covered with flags, and banners were strung across the streets. Divine service was heid ip the various churches by the Teyimestal chaplains, who, in place of sermons, delivered sem -religiouws Fourth of July orations, The gunboats afloat and the artilléry ashore also cou! to the celebration by the usual salutes, while the day was made the vccasion for an interchange of visits,a la New Year's, among friends, wherein the ‘generous bivod of the grape’ wus fieely shed. Tne strictness of discipline was (or (be time suspended, and the soldiers tlockvd into: town (rom the camps. Newbern has seldom witnessed 0 anima.ed or jolly a time. Governor Stanly returned here this mernisg from a visit to Plymouth, where he aidressed a large Usiou meeting on Wednesday last, the 2d inst. The expression of Union sentiment was quice unreserved among the citi- zeus generally, and Governor Stanly was agreeably sur- prised to find it so extensive in that part of the State. THE BOMBARDMENT OF VICKSBURG, The Attack of the Ficet on the Rebel Batteries—List of Casualties on Board the Ships—Fleg Officer Farraget Slightly Wounded. Puapetraia, July 9, 1862. ‘The official correspondent of the Philadelphia Press, on board the United States steam sloop Brovkiyn, June: 28, says:—All bands were called early this merning to- attack the batteries and the city of Vicksburg. The first gun fired was at oneo’ciock. The Hartford, Rich- mond and gunboats bave paseea the batteries and city without silencing them, The Brooklym received orders. not to pass a battery without silencing it. She remains Delow, The losepn the Hartford was one man billed and eleven w 5 teas on |, She mae ter’a mate sig wor }» daly 0,1908. The fellowing 8 list of the casualties @uring the en- eqement — Phan Bear Barres dane 28; 100k, 5 Sin—I have (Ne boner to repert the fellewing list of killed and wounded in that portion of iDe feéy which passed above Vicksburg im the engagement this morning — RILLED. On board the Hartferé—Edward E. Jennings, seaman, from Massachusetis, On board the Richmoné—George Allstream, ordinary seaman; Thomas Flarity, seaman. ‘On board the Oneida—Stepben H. Randall, seaman. On boerd the Pinola—Wm. H. Thomas, quarter gunner; Thos. Grabam, landsmes. On board the Seotie—Augustine Elleworth, ordinary Flag Ship Hartford—Chas. Alles, seaman, slightly; Alex. Cafrau, landeman, slightly; Lawrence Fay, boy, slightly, Patrick Roach, coalbeaver, bead; Philip Roberts, seaman, severeiz; Sylvester Beckit, landsinan, slightly; Alfred Stone, landeman, slightly; Joha H. Knowles, Quartermaster, slightly; Joba Hardegan, Jandeman, slightly; Joseph Lands, ordinary seaman, slightly; Ne than Salter, ordinary seaman, contusion; Capt. Johm L. Broome, marine, contusion; Flag Officer D. Farragut, slight contusion. On board the Richmend—Howard F. Moffat, master’s imate, amputated arm, James Nolan, marine, amputated arm; Geo, W. Harris, marine, amputated arm; James Reddy, eeaman, severely; James Mobegan, landsman, ely; Geo, Willard, geaman, severely; Wm. Nich- olas, jandsmaa, slightly; Charlee Howard, erdinary sea” man, slightly, On board the Oneida—Richard M. Hodgson, assistant engineer,. severely; Wm. Bowell, seaman, severely Henry Clark, boatewaio’s mate, slightly. On board the Pino—Jobn Brown, ordinary seama, severely, Wm. H. Shucks, lanéeman, slightly. On board the Seiota—Edw. Hathaway, seaman, ampu- tated arm; Wm. Arne, landsmaa, slightly; Clarence Mil- ler, ship's steward, severely. On board the mortar flotilla six were scalded, one kill: ed, and one drowned. ‘Total killed, fifteen; total wounded, thirty. Returns-have not yet been received from Capt. Por- ter's mortar flotilla, and that portion of the fleet below ees bedient servant, respectfully, your o! , ri my M. FULTZ, Fieet Surgeon. \RAAGUT, Commanding Western rom. Fing Officer D. C. Gulf Blockading Squ! Beauregard’s Recent Letter Contradicted. Dernorr, July 9, 1862, Tho Detroit Advertiser and Tribune of this evening con taing an jutoresting letter from Brigadier General, Granger, who commanded the advance after the evacun- tion of Corinth, completely refuting the infamous charges made by Beauregard in his letter to the Mobile News