The New York Herald Newspaper, July 14, 1862, Page 4

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No unimportant feature in our war news to-day relates to the grand uprising of the people of the North in response to the call of the President for fresh troops. The gallant spirit with which it has been answered will be seen by the reports we give of the responses from all quarters—the meeting in Boston and other cities and towns in the various Northern States, and the arrangements for the mass meeting to be held in this city at Union aquare on to-morrow. The most marked and oheering points in all these movements are the absence of mere political issues and an earnest devotion to aid the government to suppress rebel- lion, and nothing else, without any regard to party feelings as affecting the particular mode of secur- ing the safety of the Union. We have nothing startling from the James river to-day. Our correspondence from New Orleans will be fonad of the most intense interest, and amply jus- tifles the space we allot to it. Among the most important items of news are the details of the con- spiracy to assassinate General Butler, and the list of the sick and wounded in the hospitals’ which will be read with anxiety by thousands. We learn bya despatch from Warrenton, Va., that General Hatch, of General Pope's army, en. tered Culpepper on Saturday and repulsed about a hundred rebel cavalry of the Eighth Louisiana, idling and wounding six, and taking eleven prisoners and two horses. Our loss was only three slightly wounded. Avery instructing account of affairs in South Carolina andthe South generally appears in our columns to-day. It was furnished us by a gentle- man from Brooklyn, who spent a year and eight months in that region. His experience was very curions, though unpleasant, and his opportunities for studying the temper of the rebellion were con- siderable, as will be seen by his statement. Among other things he alludes forcibly to the im- petus which abolition legislation and the agitation of the negro questisn in Congress has given to the rebel leaders. He says that had General MeClel- lan beon successful before Richmond, and aboli tion legislation in Congress ceased, he has no doubt that a beneficial change would take place in Bouthern feeling, and that they would be more friendly on the question of a restoration of the old Union. We bave some stirring news from Tennessee to- day. According to rnmors prevalent in Nashville on Saturday, and since confirmed, a force of rebel cavalry, under Colonel Forrest, as- faulted the town of Murfreesboro, capturing the Ninth Michigan regiment, Colonel Park- hurst, and making prisoners also of General Crittenden, of Indiana, General Duffield and seve- ral other officers. The Third Minnesota, Colonel Leslie, and Hewitt’s First Kentucky’ battery made a gallant resistance. Their bravery is beyond praise. They saved the railroad track and bridges, losing but few men. The rebels de- stroyed the railroad depot and other proporty, inoluding the telegraph office. The town was being shelled by Hewitt’s battery at tho last report—three o'clock P, M. Colonel Forest is saidto have no infantry or artillery, and the probability is that his successful dash with three thousand cavalry will not result in age. At Nashville entire ‘lin the ability of any permanent aiva confidence is main ernment to protect in the neighborhood; bu the gov ty and restore tranquillity compelled to yield the Union troops will shell Such, at least, is the report MISCELLANEOUS NEWS. The people seem to be fully alive to the nesessi- ty of reply most practically to the Presi- dent's for volunteers. Meetings are being held everyw Mouey, as well a» men are proffer nent. At Cambridge, Massuchure ity Council, on Thursday right le 75 bounty to volunteers. Four bd vis the quota required from that ty ‘ass meeting of the citizens of Salem, ssachuactts, was held on the 9th instant, to car- rward the spirit of the President's proclama- Bowolutions endorsing the policy of Pr cola, and complimentary to Gen. Mc unanunowsly adopted. At td, Cownerticat. similar i} Norwalk tueetinzs be held at Utica, New York, to-day, “ for pro- viding ways and meens for the support of the gov" ernment’’ in suppressing the rebellion. An attempt to assassinate Lieutenant Colonel Foster, of the First Cennessee Volunteers, was made at Mount Pleasant, Maury county, Tennes- see, a few days since. It was unsuccessful. The Lieutenant Colouel received a severe wound, but is now doing well. Captain Williams, of the ‘‘Wil- liams Avengers,” @ guerilla company, was the Would-be assassin. Colonel William B. Stokes, a prominent Union man in Tennessee, ex-member of the United States Congress, is raising a battalion of cavalry to ope- rate against the rebel guerillas in that State. Mr. Fulton, editor of the Baltimore American, who was misunderstandingly imprisoned for a short time in Fort McHenry, and subsequently re- leased, closes his description of his ‘ durance vile”’ as follows:— To the many loyal citizens here. who were outspoken in their indignation ‘commit who in Washington menses Sencrously favertered in ‘our f, we tender our most earnest thanks. To, the disloyal it it BO more CR, = \nnousay ke ver bat The Ninth Vermont peace was mustered into the service of the United States, at Brattleboro, on Wednesday last. The Atlanta (Ge.) Confederacy murmurs over the defection of Jere. Clemens, of Alabama, from the rebel cause. The “‘pretty waiter girl’ nuisance has been sup- pressed in Washington, D. C., by order of the Pro- vost Marshal. The First regimené: Illinois cavalry, which dis- tinguished itself by daring and gallantry at Lexing- ton, Mo., under Colonel Mulligan, has been dis- banded. The regiment was made prisoners at Lexington, and afterwards paroled. Since its re- organization the regiment has been attached to General Curtis’ division, doing duty at different points between Rolla, Mo., and Salem, Ark., acting aa scouts and protecting army trains. The Bermudian newspaper of the 2d of July says that the exportation of the spring crop of potatoes is now pretty nearly closed. There has been ex- ported to New York 11,212 barrels; to Boston and Halifax, 437 do.; to the West Indies, 5,169 do.— total, 16,818 barrels. The export of onions to the present date has reached the quantity of 1,224,638 pounds. The exportation of tomatoes for the pre- sent season (nearly all to the United States) has amounted to 17,526 boxes. The newspapers throughout the country are giv- ing the credit of the late address to the Pope of the Catholic hierarchy assembled at Rome to the Most Rev. Archbishop Hughes, of this city. That distinguished prelate, doubtless, was consulted in the preparation of the address; but justice re quires it to be known that the document is from the pen of the distinguished Cardinal Wiseman, of England. A fire broke out yesterday morning on board of abarge laden with hay, lying at pier 34 North river. The flames extended to other barges and canal boats similarly laden, nearly all of which were burned to the water’s edge. The schooner James T. Brady, which was loading~ with govern- ment stores, was also burned, involving a loss of about $8,000. The entire loss by this fire is esti- mated at over fifty thousand dollars. Stocks were rather lower at the opeving on Saturday, but closed with some strength at about the ciosing pricesof Friday. Pacific Mail, after selling at 110, fell 10105 on its being ascertained that Commodere Vander. Dilt had transferred bis stock. Exchange dropped to 1263g a 12734; gold to 1148 115. Money 6 a6 on call ‘The apecie export of the day was $2,500,000 The cotton market was again firmor and higher Satur- day, with sales of 700 bales, closing on the basis of 430. a 433<c, for middling upiands. The flour market was heavy, and about 5 cents per barrel lower, while sales wore made to a fair extent. The movements in grain were seriously checked by the prevailing !abor strike. The men continued to stand out against the use of the elevators, which they alleged tended to threw large numbers of employment. The friends of the ele- vators contended that they had s perfect right to insist upon their use, and should continne to employ them in spite of all opposition. The remult was that much in convenience was felt, causing wheat engaged to go on board sbips to remain undelivered; thus proving vexa- tious to receivers, operators and shipowners. How long this state of things is to last we cannot say. It isto be hoped, however, some satisfactory adjustment may be go 0n as they did before. Wheat, stated, was dull, and from lc.a 2c. lower, while sales were quite limited. Corn was also heavy and cheaper, with sales of old mixod at Sic. 2523;c., with some lots of prime quality at S3¢.,and round yellow at 58c. Pork was better and more active, with salos of mess at $10 623; a $10 75, and of prime at $8 50 a $875. Sugars wero firm, with sales of 350 hhds. at full prices. Coffee was steady and in fair de- mand, with sales of twoor three cargoes, aggregating about 8,567 bags of Rio, at steady prices. Freights were without change of moment, while engagements were made toa (air cutest cont or Fort McHew Union cause Tur Presiwext’s SPEECH TO TRE ARMY.— President Lincoln has not the habit of being prolix in his public addresses. Short, sharp and decisive is evidently his motto. Witness his speech in Jersey City, on his return from West Point:—“I did not come to make or unmake generals.” That was all the public wanted to know just then, and they got the information in a few words. During his recent visit to the Army of the Potomac he made another speech; this time to the serried masses of armed men who had just come out of seven days’ terrific combat. Dismounting from his horse and mounting upon a rail fence—a most appropriate platform for Mr. Lincoln—he addressed the army in these words:—“Be of good cheer; all is well. The country owes you an inextinguishable debt for your services. I am under immeasurable obligations to you. You have, like heroes. endured, and fought, and conquered. Yes, 1 say conquered ; for though apparently checked once you con- quered afterwards and secured the position of your choice. You shall be strengthened and rewarded. God bless you all.” In the simple grandeur of this address the President recalls one’s memory of Napoleon's appeal to his army in Egypt; and we have no doubt that Mr. Lincoln felt quite as proud on hia rail fenoe as Napoleon did under the shadow of the mighty pyramids, when he assured his soldiers that forty centuries looked down upon them. It is certain that since hie retarn to Washington he feels both proud of and satisfied with the Army of the Potomac and the state of affairs on the peninsula. The lusty cheers which greeted this laconic speech as the President rode off must have startled the enemy, who were in hearing dis- tance. Gaaviteps TO THE Couxtny’s Derexnr: Our quadrilateral contemporary, who distin- guished bimself by the swiftness of bis legs a, Solferino and Bull run, has an article impeach- ing, the personal courage of two of the bravest men in the army-—Gen. Heintzelman and Capt. Mott. The conduct of those officers requires no defence at our hands. It has been attested in all the battles that have been fought on the penin- sula, has been frequently alluded to in official reports, and has secured for General Heint gelman his recent promotion to the second highest grade in the volunteer army tive of these abominable calumnies c. doubt bo traced to some fancied personal on the part of thor gubicgted ty them, The mo-! —~ x » New* YORK HERALD, MONDAY, JULY’ 14; Te2. ne ee Sas co Uns ne cass bo] VE Wee tu a ln Lena Gy GEE we La] SUN Uae bee noe Mae ~]iompine eaun cua aap mete Slave State —Impertent Movements on Foot im Washington. ‘The most significant, comprebensive and mo- mentous movements are om foot in Weshington touching the slavery question, in connection with the renewed prosecution of this war for the Union. The late seven days’ sanguinary battles near Richmond will mark the inauguration of » new campaign and e new military programme, involving, in all probability, the complete ex- tinction of slavery, at least, in the border slave States, and with or without their consent, or compensation, as coming events may determine. On Saturday last the membere of Congress from the several border slave States, with a few exceptions, had a conference with the President at the White House of the most important and significant character. From the current reports upon the subject weinfer that these border slave State delegations called upon the Presi. dent te persuade him, if possible, to apply a veto to the Confiscation bill which passed through its last stage of Congressional action on Saturday morning; and that the President answered their application by an urgent appeal to them in behalf of his well-known policy of ® voluntary, gradual and compensated eman- cipation system in each of the border slave States. In his original, and in a more recent proclamation on the subject, President Lincoln has made known to the country how deeply he is impressed with the importance to the border slave States of their immediate action in behalf of a compensative emancipation. It appears that in this aforesaid conference he was more solemn, earnest and impressive than ever in urging upon all concerned the advantages of instant action and the dangers of delay. In this matter the paramount idea of the Pre- sident is the fixed, absolute and unchangeable seperation of the people of the border slave States from the pro-slavery Southern confede- racy politicians and people of the cotton States. He thinks that if the border States, each for it- self, were to proceed now to the gradual abo- lition of slavery, as proposed by the late reso- lution of Congress, the cotton States, finding themselves cut off from all hopes of any present or future border State support, would speedily surrender to the Unien. Ina word, President Lincoln submitted this favorite scheme of his of voluntary and compensated emancipation to the representatives of the border slave States as the inevitable and imperative test of their devotion to the Union at this crisis. This ap- peal, coupled with the Executive warnings heretofore thrown out on the same subject, will, we dare say, be immediately followed by a systematic agitation in all the border slave States of the greatest interest and importance. So seriously convinced were these. members from those States of the necessity of action, as urged by the President, that on leaving the White House they arranged and held the same evening a consultation among themselves on the momentous question submitted to their con- sideration. It would not appear from this that there is much probability of a veto of the Confiscation bill; but, on the contrary, that that bill will be approved, and enforced, as a war measure, and that its operations may so disorganize and demoralize the slave population of the border States as to tender slave property therein comparatively worthless, and the institution no longer sup- portable. And for all this President Lincoln hes indicated the pressure of this gigantic war: and the resistless current of events. The border slave State representatives, it further appears, are resolved, in any event, to adhere to the Union; but they say there are difficulties in regard to the prompt action of their respective States, and doubts in re- ference to the compensation promised by Con- gress fora voluntary system of State emanci- pation, which require deliberate reflection. These border State men seem to think, however, that if Congress were to apply this compensa- tion policy to the individual owners of slaves, the question of emancipation in the border States would be settled at once, and in time to support the government, as proposed by Mr. Lincoln, by detaching, now and forever, the Southern border from the pro-slavery schemes and dreams of the cotton States, and in favor of the free labor system and institutions of the North. These proceedings, we submit, are too grave, deliberate and earnest to end in smoke. In connection with this Confiscation bill they sig- nify, voluntarily or otherwise, a great revolu- tion in the whole structure of the local institu- tions, society, labor, polities and parties of the most prominent and powerful States of the South, if not in all of them. Nor do we think that the apparent defeat of the republican radi- cals in their late caucus at Washington indicates a different impending state of things. ThisCon- fiscation act is to our abolition radicals a sub- stantial victory, in the possession of which they can afford to be silent upon mere abstractions, As the war continues the chasm appears to be widened between our loyal and rebellious States, in the absence of a great decisive vic- tory; and we must work with energy—govern- ment, army and people—to secure as soon as possible a decisive victory at Richmond. or we know not what may follow. We consider tlese confiscation acts, caucuses and conferences at Washington, in connection with this everlasting question of slavery, as charged with matters of the very highest mo- ment to the country and the cause of pepular government, and with the dangers of a long and wasting war, which can only be averted by immediate and heavy reinforcements to our army in Virginia and a decisive overthrow of the great rebel army of Richmond, while yet the people of the rebellions South may save their slave property and local institutions by returning to the ark of (he Union. Tar ApsovRNMENT OF “Cont A resolu- tion was adopted in the Senate on Friday fixing Wednesday next, the 16th inst., for the adjourn- ment of Congress. This is well. Congress can be of no further service to the country, and by remaining longer in session it would only ob- struct the government in its measures to carry BRRSS, on the war, All the bills necessary, except the Bankrupt law, which is to be introduced to- day, have been passed. Tle Tax bill and the Tariff, the two most important financial mea- sures, have, become laws, and there is nothing more for to do But to/show the pul that there are mem- bors of the Senete who desire to continue pro. mena/ling the Capitol, interfering with the sod making imischief generally, wa giv ames of the ten gentlemen who | Posed to prepare for us in the shape of & yar. Republican France crushed out the roy alk ts in La Vendee while she was battling suo cossfe. ly against a league of European despotsd What tin’ France of that day did we shall-be id afar bette’t position to do; for we shall have not only the Largest army in the world, but alse the largest anf most effective iron-clad navy- These are the bad’ bonds for the abstention of the English tories aul the French Emperor from interference in our sifaire. That they are as effective as we can désire may be gathered from the language of their organs. — NEWS FROM WAGHINGTUM. Wasmnmaton, July 13, 1868." THE PRESIDENT AND THE BORDEX STATS MEN. ‘The conference between the Presidentand the Borde? State representatives yesterday was solenm and impres- sive. The suggestions of the President in reference te an emancipation policy for the Border States were undoes consideration last might, but the deliberations were no® coneluded. It was determined that bills should be prepared carrying out Mr. Lincoln’s ides, as far ae it can beeffected by Congressional legislation, and vory consideratiy modifying the Confiacation bill, and. making it practical and efficient, while it is also free@ from tho features most obnoxtous to the men ‘of the Dorder siave States. It is probable that the President™ approvar ef the Confiscation bill, which finally passed the Senate yesterday, will be withheld until it shall be seen what measures will be brought forward as the result of the conference yesterday morning. The precise pro» visions of the bills or resolutions to be proposed will net ‘be made known until they are fully prepared and have re” ceived the approval of the President. [+ is certain, how- ever, that they will put te the test the sincerity of the radicals in regard to making an appropriation for the emancipation of slaves in the Border States, and alse provide for the eonfiscation for the bonefit of the govera- ment of the profits derived from the labor of slaves ben longing to disloyal masters until the taking offeot of gradual emancipation laws. ASSIGNMENTS OF ARMY OFFIORRS TO NEW OOM MANDS. Brigadior General Slough, United States Volunteers, tay at his own request, relieved from his present commend’ with the army corps of Major Genera! Banks, aud Briga- dier General Gustavus Adolphus Scroggs ia assigned to the command lately exercised by Gon. Slouglz, and wit report for duty accordingly. Brigade Surgeon Henry Buckmaster will report Cow duty to Brigadier General Blunt, commanding the De» partment of Kansas. Major Franz Kappner, United States Volunteern, with report for duty as additional side-de-camp to Major Ge noral Sigel. Captain H.C. Wood, Eleventh United States infantry, will relieve Captain Elwood, Fifth infantry, as mus and disbursing officer in this city. The fatter will to New York and report for duty to Captain Twelfth infantry, mustering and disbursing officer that pest. Colonel Cluseret’s position not being affected by the recent change in the command of the Mountain Depart- ment, he will return and report for duty to General Sigel, accompanied by Lieutenant Ulrich de Fouvieile, Ald-de- Camp. Captain Earle. Goodrich, Aid-de-Camp. United States Volunteers, will repair to St. Paul, Minnesota, and ee operate with the Governor of that State in raising and organizing volunteers. Brigadier General Van Rensselaer, Inspecter Genera}, is detaohed from the Army of Virginia, and will report for orders under the Secretary of War. He will then proceed to make an inspection of the Army of the Po- tomac. Colonel F.G. Herron, of the Niath Iowa Volunteers, will report in person to the Governor of Iowa, te abalad in raising aad organizing a brigade of volunteers. Assistant Surgeoa General Wood is assigned to duty ab 8t. Louis. Tax Arrroacemo Monstsn Meera w Unio’ Squann.—The heart of the Northern people is again being moved by one of those profound impulses which bave twice before found ex- Pression in sacrifices and acts of devotion to the country such as few nations have ever voluntarily made. In the leading cities of the Union monster meetings are being held to pledge men of all parties toa strenuous and unqualified support of the government in the prosecution of the war. From these meetings all political questions are excluded, the only platform admitted being that of a determina- tion to aid the government to the utmost in its efforts to put down the rebellion. To-morrow New York will pour forth its thousands of enthusiastic citizens to join in @ similar demonstration. From the hearti- ness with which the movement has been responded to by men of all parties and shades of opinion, the meeting, we undertake to say, will be one of the most imposing ever held in this city, approaching in magnitude and deep felt earnestness that of April of last year, when the war first broke out. As on that occasion, all the stores and places of business will, ne doubt, be closed, so as to afford. every man in the community an opportunity of participating in this great patriotic’ demonstration. Whilst our sons and our brothers are pouring out their blood like water for us on the battle field, they have a right to expect that we, sitting at home in quiet enjoyment of the security that their bravery affords us, shall yield them such aid as is within the compass of our means. Let no maa, therefore, stop to iaquire upon this oc- casion who is in fault for the prolongation of the war, or whether the negro is to benefit by the fresh efforts that we are about to make. The sole question that we have now to consider is whether we shall allow the Union to be de" stroyed by this accursed rebellion, or whether we shall put forth all our strength to suppress it and punish its authors. Who can doubt the response that will be made by the loyal and patriotic citizens of this community? It will speak trumpet-tongued to the traitors who have been endeavoring to paralyze the movement, as well as to those of our enemies and de- tractors abroad who are looking to interven- tion for the realization of their wicked schemes against us. Wilkinson—who are not content with the injury which political humbugging and the unceasing introduction of the negro into public affairs has already done the cause of the country. We repeas that Congress has done as much a8 could be ¢ cpected from euch a body, and we can afford to let it go now. The Treacherous Policy ef the Rebel Leaders—How to Defeat Their Plans, Among the intelligence from New Orleans which we published yesterday was the address of the rebel Governor of Louisiana to the people of that State, in which he endeavors to keep up the spirits of the rebellion, in the same way as all the other Southern leaders are doing, in order to prevent their cause from dying out, and tosave themselves. It is curious to ob- serve with what credulity the statements of these men are swallowed at the South. All that they have thus far been enabled to accom. plish has been due to this system of treachery and deception. According to their own state- meats they are the most invulnerable people in the world. They are never defeated; they al- ways gain great victories; and the pertinacity of their leaders in lying has become co great that even the rebel prisoners captured and brought here do not know that their armies have been.defeated. Such is their blind reli- ance on the misrepresentations of their leaders. It will be seen, by « statement which we have obtained from an escaped Northerner, and which we publish in another column, that the rebels now declare that they have seven hundred thousand men in the field. They assert that they had four hundred and fifty thousand men when the new conscription act came into opera tion; and they caloulate that the levies made under this act will give them two hundred and fifty thousand more—so that their total force will amount to the fult number which they claim. Now, if it be true that the rebels have these forces in the field—even though many of them must be raw and unarmed levies—it only shows the necessity of our goveroment placing such @ force in the field as will crush the re bellion by a rapid succession of vigorous and decisive blows. The first thing in order will be the capture of the rebel capital. This wil! be a blow more severely felt among them than any other injury we could inflict, and would complete the demoralization of their affairs. For the safety of our government, therefore, and the final triumph of our armies: the constituted authorities must provide rein- forcements immediately for General McClellan. Not that the noble army under this gallant officer will be defeated if such reinforcements are not sent forward; but te enable the General promptly and victoriously to carry out those very plans which he has been restrained from executing by the unwise action of the radical members of Congress in Washington. It is the duty of every public journalist to support the government—and that vigorously and firmly—refraining from all condemnation of the Chief Executive and his advisers, so long as their course of action is productive of more good than evil, even admitting that, to a certain extent, they sometimes act unpatriotically, if not positively wrong; but whem the latter prin” ciple attains the ascondency, and the acts of the governing powers become productive of more evil than good, and everything is made incident to the mere gratification of the speculative motives of a few partisan leaders, then it as truly becomes the duty of the journalist, as a citizen and asa man, to speak boldly and write fearlessly against those who may offend, that he may sus- tain and vindicate the desires and inclinations of every true friend of these States, united to- gether as one whole, yet separate, though not divided. In this connection, therefore, we would most strenuously urge the necessity of pushing forward with the ntmost energy rein- forcements for the Army of the Potomac, both naval and military. General McClellan has for a long time been making repeated and urgent demands for a considerable accession of troops; but his requests were disre- garded until the late conflicts on the Potomac showed the necessity of a much larger force than were then‘in the field. The President, by his recent visit to James river, not only became convinced of the accuracy of General Mc- Clellan’s calculations, but he saw that the finest army in the werld was saved by the skill and courage of the General-in-Chief and the devo tion and pluck of his soldiers. Mr. Lincolnalso saw that General McClellan, now being in a position to maintain himself with certainty and security, must have the full support of the go- vernment; but both the President and the Sec- retary of War, in order to reap the fruits of the recent operations on the Chickahominy, must act promptly and vigorously up to the requirements of the country’s danger, and give the General such available strength as he can successfully use within the shortest space of time for the country’s good, and for the rapid crushing out of the rebellion. All that General McClellan waats is to have equal numbers with his country’s foes; and the very first duty of the government at Washing. ton is to see that he shall bave them without any further loss of time. Thisis the loud de- mand of the country, and the patriotic sense of the people all over the loyal States, wherever there is a sound head, a patriotic heart anda good man. Let the government, therefore, obey what the nation emphatically demands. ; Tue Cart, ror Troops—Tus Responses or ras Loyar States.—We publish to-day the res- popses from the Governors and the people of the States of New York, Massachusetts, Mary- land, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Rhode Istand, Vermont, Wisconsin and Connecticut. Other Governors have issued proclamations ; but they have not yet reached us. The pro- clamation of Gevernor Morgan, of New York, is fully up to the mark. Those which we lay before our readers to-day breathe a spirit of patriotism and determination worthy of the great cause at stake. We have no doubt that the quotas of troops called for will soon be enrolled in the grand Army of the Union, and vieing with its vete- rans in fighting the battles of the republic. The number required is only a fraction of what the loyal States could send to the war. The State of New York alone could furnish 400,000 men. The true policy is tosend enough of men and bring the war to a speedy end, instead of keeping it languishing for another year, to the injury of our trade and commerce and financial status, the greater destruction of life, and the danger of foreign intervention in our affairs. Better to abandon the war altogether than to conduct it in a feeble manner, wasting our re sources and crippling our industry without ee good result. The prize to be gained—the radorstibn of the Union—is worth a grand effort, and nota moment ought to be lost in rallying around the Stars and the Stripes. Half the number of men would be more effectual now than twice the number hereafter, to say nothing of the contingency of foreign intervention, of which there need be no fear if we act with vigorous promptitude, but of which there is every dan- ger if languor snd procrastination take the place of energy and activity. A long war would be disastrous to every interest, and would probably fail in the main object., A short and energetic war will not injure the country, while it is the only hope of saving the Union. But we have not the least fear that the people will hold back now, and endanger the nation by the perils of a protracted campaign. The call of the Executive is met everywhere in the right spirit, as the report of the meetings held at different places all over the North abundantly prove. We should not be surprised to see a fresh army of 300,000 men in the field within sixty days, without resorting to drafting at all. This will be a spectacle for the world to be- hold. It will justify the remark made to Mr. Everett in Washington recently, by the repre- sentative of one of the most powerful military nations of Europe, that the army of this repub- lic had accomplished more during the past year than any country in Europe could bave done. ADDITIONAL BRIGADIER GENERALS. ‘The President has mominated to the Senate Colonol R. Biddle Roberts, of Pittsburg, Pa., for Brigadier General of Volunteers. Colonel Roberts commanded the First regiment of Peansylvania reserves during the coafiies before Richmond, and is promoted for gallant conduct tm the eld. The Military Committee of the Senate yesterday, oud of « large number of nominations for brigadier generale before them, selected twenty-nine to report te that beay, notwithstanding there are only eighteen additional edie cers of that rank required dy law. THE NEW VOLUNTRERS—ANTICIPATED REDUCTION OV THE TARM OF SERVION TO ONB YEAR. It is understood an order is about being issued redue- ing the term of enlistment for the aaditional three hug dred thousand volunteers from years to one yéar, The object of this is to secure «large numberof men, who would not enlist for the longer, but would readily 4 eo for the shorter period. Besides, the caleulation is the rebellion will be crushed in less than one year. To Gow ernor Curtin, of Peunsylvania, this change is greatly due. THE SUPPLIES FOR THE TROOPS UNDER THE Last CALL, It is understood that there is no foundation for the statement whieh bas recently appeared, to the effees that the Governors of the several States have becom authorized to purchase or contract for the supplies fer the troops to be raised under the new call. The goverm> mont has ample supplies ef arms, equipments, quarter- master and othor stores, which will be issued as fast es Deeded. ACCEPTANCES OF OFFICERS’ RESIGNATIONS. The resignations of the following named officers are accepted by the President :—Captain J. B. Gibbs, Com. missary of Subsistence ; Captain S. B. Hance, Adjutant General ; Brigade Surgeons W. G. Lowman and A. B. Crosby ; and Captains D. F. Parker, M. Davis aad 8, E, Lefferts, assistant quartermasters, all connected with the volunteer service. ARRIVAL OF GENERAL VAN VLINT AT WASHINGTON, Brigadier General Van Vilet, Quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac, bas been relieved from duty, at Bis own request, and arrived here on Saturday aod re? ported. The General was compelled to ask to be re- lieved owing to {il health, and on leaving was highly complimented by General McClellan, OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS. Some weeks ago the House passed a resolution calling upon the President for copies of correspondence, show ng the condition of eur foreign relations. The reply, through the State Departmont, is that the business there 1s 80 pressing and the documents so voluminous that they canmot propared beforefthe close of the session; but if the public exigencies demand it, they will be pudlished during the ensuing recess of Congress. THR NEW TARIFP ACT. Tho tariff bill will be signed tomorrow. The dedea- ture on drugs and ehemicals in other than origina, lan’s army from the position held by it on the Chickahominy will remove any remaining scru- > ares erate ples that the English and French governments In may entertain in regard to an immediate inter- | turday, sulphate of quinine is put down at seventy.ave vention in our affairs. The article from the | sents specific duty. The Senate amendment was adopted London Times, published the other day, may phen howd Seated Greet hey Sake possibly dispel Lee apprehension of this upon an article 60 extensively used and so indispensabiy kind. The Times, as if almost anticipating the | necessary to the health of our soldiers in the Meld. events of the last fortnight, says “that no news THB BANERUPT BILL. that can arrive from America at the present | |t is expected that the Bankrupt bill will be Brought time is likely to have much effect on publio | “fara by Senator Harris tomorrow. The passage of tne 1) * this measure, even in these last days of the session, te opinion.” After taking the view that the fede- | gemanded asa simple act of justice to the people, whe rales find their military means insufficient for | have asked no other legislation for their benefit. the great enterprise in which they have em- | They bave cheerfully borne the imposition of varked—the conquest of the Southern States—it adds:—“The superior numbers onerous taxes, and have abandoned profitable empiey. monte to fight the batties of the Uaien in support of the and resources of the North we look upon certain in the end to prevail.” How government, and have asked from Congress only this ferent this from the language the same jour- measure of relief from faancial embarrasements pre- duced by the war, When the government is calling for tore men and more money, this single petition of the nal held a few months ago. Taken in conjunc. | peple will surely not be unheeded by Congress. tion with the recent declarations of tho British | "® CONFISCATION BILL NOT GATISPACTORY TO PHM Ministers in Parliament, and the further advices that have just reached us by the Norwegian, it is, we think conclusive as to the dotermination RADICALS, ‘The Copfiseation bill that Ras passed both houses is re- | of Hngland to keep entirely clear of American | complications. When the news of the Prosi- garded o# utterly impracticable, It is altogether « dent’s call for an additional threo hundr diferent ofair from what was desired by the radical agitators in ess, They themsolves regard ites par. thousand mem reaches London it will add won- derfully to the convictions which are boginning A Crome ov Comvorr ror rae [INTERVENTION Atarmists.--A good many are under the im- pression that the news of the retreat of McClel- —_—_ ‘tatement of the tarif published on Sa- Tux Gueat Financia Measures or ran Govenyuent.—-With the passage of the Tax and Tariff bills the most important pert of the financial programme of the government is now happily consummated. Both measures will go into operation by the Ist of August, and in a few days official copies of them will be ready for delivery to the public. Thus the government acquires all the financial support that it has demanded on the part of the country, and its fiscal position becomes as strong ag can be desired. It now only requires prompt effect to be given to the President's call for more troops, and the im- mediate adjournment of Congress, to render it in every respect equal to the speedy sup pression of the rebellion. Hoxor to Wom ir 1s Don.—We learn that the sword which Congress ordered to be presented to Gen. Twiggs has been returned to the government by Gen. Butler, as it waa not deemed proper that such ® guerdom should remain in the hands of so foul a traitor os Twiggs bas proved himself to be. Now, we would suggest that Congress coald do no hotter sage ag indirectly a defeat of their scheme. THE NEW JUDICIARY BILL. ‘The Judiciary bill, altering the judicdal districts of United States courts, was passed yesterday. Fon. David Davis, of Miinols,one of the ableat ‘and most popular , rs ‘ + fly recommended for Indge © adjournment, via~—Messrs. } nor more graceful thing than to present the | to dawn on the minds of the English aristocrats, | Juriste in the Wost, 's ptrong) \« Crimes, Harlan, Kiag, Pomeroy, | sword to Major General Sutler, as he has fairly | They will see that we are not only droadfully peti Cenpand 2 Eee, ie oad We Ls umbull, Wade, Wilkinson and Willey, | earned it by his bold, wise aud vigorous ad- | in earnest in putting Gown this rebellion, but OMTNR TAX DULL AND THR OFVICR axEKKnA. A * t will be seen that four of these ara ultra | ministration of the covecumert of New Orleans, | that we shall have plenty of soldiers to spare Applications Cor the offioey af salleotors of fucen tn tha