The New York Herald Newspaper, August 6, 1862, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. | WHOLE NO, 9460. ° GE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE. Arrival of the Arabia Off Cape Race. British Opinions of the Situation in the United States, Debate in Parliament on Putting Canada in a State of Defence, No More Troops to be Sent from England. Slight Decline in Cotton---Breadstuffs Active and Advancing, &e., &e. &e. Sr. Jouns, N. F., August 4, 1862. ‘The steamship Arabia, from Liverpool July 26, via Qneenstown on tho 27th, was boarded off Cape Race at four o’clock on Sunday afternoon, en roule to Halifax ana Boston. ‘The advices per the Arabia are one week later than those already to hand. Great Britain. BRITISH VIEWS OF THE CAMPAIGN ON THE PENIN- SULA—RELIEF FOR THE MANUFACTURING DIS- TRICTS—DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT ON THE DEFEN- CES O¥ CANADA—THE CANADIANS MUST TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES, ETC. The London Times editorially contends that the reverse of General McClellan has changed everything beyond de- bate. A general rising may be anticipated in all the border States occupied by the federals, The Northerners» who are no fools, are receiving the conviction that such g poople as the Confederates can never be subjugated. If the war is to goon the immense levy ordered by the ‘President must actually be made; but the men will not be forthcoming voluntarily. Volunteering is making too slow progress for that. ‘The New York correspondent of the London Times de- elares that in eleven days only fifteen thousand men had come forward to volunteer, in spite of the cnormoug bounty offered. Upto tho very latest society has borne the wasting away of the army with comparative equa- nimity; but the rowdies are now all but exhausted, and the North will find the army cannot be replaced by money. Each Northerner must come forward in bis own person ‘and fight in swamps and forests, or the scheme of con quest be abandoned. If the scheme of enlistment fails, then all is over, and in a few months the mdependence of the South must be acknowledged. The Confederates ‘are well aware of the Northern difliculties. ‘The London Times also has.a special despatch announ oing that McClellan was to be superseded by Halleck. ‘The Army and Navy Gazette is of opinion that McClellan fs now in a better porition for offensive operations against Richmord than ever before. In the House of Commons on the 24th the Dill making provision, by means of rates in aid, &c., to meet the dis- trees in the manufacturing districts, was further debated, ‘and read a second time. Some of the epeakers‘adyocated jm loan rather than increased rates. Im the House of Lords, 25th, the bill providing for oontinued fortification works was debated and read a second time. In the’House of Commons the same evening Mr. Ad- erly, in directing attention to the state of the defenc: fn Canada, remarked that the House ought not to sepa- Fate until a distinct statement from the government was Teached as to what their intentions were on the subject, He wished to kuow whether the ministers considered that that colony was or was not exposod to danger? Mr. Mills belicved that the discussion reeently had by the Canadian Parliament ia refercnce to the militia did not represent the feeling of the Canadian people, Sir DeLacy Evans did not think that there was any fmmeiate danger of any invasion of Canada by the Northern States. They had no means whatever of under. taking such a project. If the population of Canada was fruc to itseif it could preserve its independence without ‘tho assistance of British troops. ‘Mr. Roebuck said that the Canadian people had been fnduced to believe that the maintenance of their inde- pentonce was of the greatest importance to England: ‘We ought to show them that we do not care a farthing about their adherence to England, Sir Cornewall Lewis thought that, looking to the posi- tion of the contest between the North and South, and the manner in which the affair of the Trent was treated by the American government, there was no immediate pro- Dability of a rupture of pacific relations between England and America, An invasion of Canada meant war ‘with England, and in that event the United States must look forward to interference with the Dlockade of the Southern ports. Nothing at present seemed more unlikely than that the United Btates should voluntarily oricinate war with England. He admitied that the Canadians had not made the efforts ‘thoy ought for strengthening the militia; but he did not think that was any ground for sending out reinforce. ments, With regard to the future rolations with Canada, hho looked forward without apprehension or regrat to the period when she might bocome an independent Stato; bat ‘he hoped England would not cast Canada loose or send her adrift before she bad acquired sufficient strength to egvert hor own independence. Mr. Disraeli thought Eugiand, in fits dealings with its folomies, must trust to the spirit and good sense ef the inhabitants, and to the character, talents end resources of the governors placed over them. He protested against the discussion of Cana- fiian politics m the Pritish Commons. It was more Fespociful to the people of Canada that we should ‘aesome that the vote of her Parliament represented the ‘epinion of the colony. He thought that a great blunder bad been committed by her Majesty’s goverament in sending eight thousand troops to Canada, fnasmuch as Wt daropened the ardor of the Canadians, and led to the untoriunates ate of affurs which has since prevailed. Lord Palmerston regretted that the strong feeling upon ® local question in Camada had resulted in the refusal of the Canadians te make duo provision tor their defence in sare of invasion. At the same time he did not concur with Mr, Disraeli that the result was produced by the stops which the government took last year to reinforce the regular troops in the colony. Looking at the state of North America at that time, the Wospatch of additional troops was simply an act of precaution, and but stimulated Canada to do something for herself. Engiand has now sent all the troops sbe could vw Canada, aud it rosts with the Canadians to mate ‘aft vurtier provision requisite 4 protect the colonies froan invasion, ‘Tho subject was then dropped. ‘The London Daily News says it will be an unfortunate aing if England adds Canada as well as the rest of North America to her list of enemies. The News then strongly Jenounces the course of the Zimes to bring about such result. ‘Pho steamer Modern Greece, which foll tnte the hands of the American blockading squadron while attempting se run the blockade, was owned by Mr. Parsons, of H ull, ana was insured at Lioyds at twenty-five guineas rointum. ‘The stow er Indian Empire, late of the Galway line, hud been dextroyod hy fire in the Thames. France. it ts represented that the Orieanist element in French politics i in favor of the Unionists, while the imperial- fis are for the Confederates. Admiral do ia Graviere embarked on the 234 ef July pm board of the frigate Normandie for Mexico. ‘Abe Yaris Bourse was quiet and steady at 68f. dbc, for the) entes, Italy. The Varie Patrie gives ourreney to the report that Barjvaldi Reid reeolred to disembark with #ix thonsand Puunteors vik the Romun coast, Jv vonsequenge of this, ——— aix war steamers were ordered to cruise between Civita Vecchia and Terncina, The Count of Montebello has also despatched troops from Rome to the general frontier. 4 corps of two bundred and fifty Bavarians had embarked @t Civite Veoshia for some point on the Neapolitan Coast. ‘The King of Wurtemburg, the Grand Duke of Baden and the Grand Duke of Saxe Coburg are about to formally recognize the kingdom of Italy. ‘The latest despatches say that Garibaldi is atill at Palerme, and that the rumors of an expodition under bis Jeaderabip are unfounded. Russia. It is reported as probable that the Grand Duke Con, stantine will be named King of Poland, instead of Viceroy, THE LATEST NEWS. 2 Lonpom, July 26, 1862, ‘The London 7imes, in its editorial to-day, says:— ‘We must do the press of New York the justice to say that, ag far as we have seen, it treats the disasters of the federals with sufficient fairness, though, to a certain ex- tent, echoing the mendacious bulletins of theigoverument, and the pompous addresses of General McClellan. It is still independent enough, and honest enongh, to let_ the country know the whole truth. While Falstaff and Bob- adil describe their wonderful exploits, the newspaper cor- respondents quickly explain matters in a manner that has filled the Northern cities with consternation. ‘Tho British ParNament will be prorogued on the 5th of August. ‘The reports that Garibaldi is about to start on another expedition are unfounded. eal ‘The steamship Scotia, Capt. Judkins, from New York, arrived here at nine o'clock this morning. She touched at Queenstown yesterday, ‘Yhe steamship Teutonia, from New York, arrived at Southampton to-day. Pans, July 26, 1862. ‘The Bourse is firm. The rentes close at 68.60. ‘The Portuguese harvest is spoiled, and it is reported that the Portuguese ports will be open for the admission of grain in September. Financial and Commerctal News. LONDON MONEY MARKET. ‘vhe reduction of the bank minimum to two percent excited some comment, and aroused some slight misgiv- ing in commercial circles in regard to the spirit of specu- lation likely to be aroused. ‘The rate has only been so low once before—in 1852. The London Zimes defends the bank, and says in dealing with money, as with many other marketable commodities, it had no choice but a reduction. The funds received a very considerable impetns from the reduotion, congols having improved one-half to three-quarters per cent since the change. Fine weather for the crops assisted the buoyant feeling. There had been an average demand for money at the bank since the reduction. The choicest paper was negotiated in open market at one and five- sighths per cent. Consols closed on Friday, July 25, at 9334 a933¢ for money. The bullion in the Bank of England had increased £388,000. * AMERICAN SECURITIES, Messrs. Baring Brothers say that American securities ae rather pressed for sale, and that quotations are diffi- cult to give :—Ilinois Central shases, 60 a 49 discount; United States five’s, 63 a 65; United States bonds, 66a 68; Marylund fives, 70 a 72; Massachusotts five’s, 88 a 90; Virginia five’s,40 a 42. LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. Liverrcor, July 26, 1862. ‘The Rrokers’ Circular reports the sales of the week at 21,000 balea, including 9.500 to speculators and 9,000 to exporters. The market has been irregular and dull, and prices are one-quarter a three-quarters of a penny por ponnd lower, except for American descriptions, which are easier, but not quotably lower. The sales yesterday (Friday) were 3,000 bales, of which 2,000 were to epeca- jators and exporters, the market closing dull at the rates ; ps which 43,000 are American. STATE OF TRADE AT MANCHESTER. ‘the advices from Manchester are favorable. ‘The mar- ket is firm, though art. LIVERPOOL, BREADETUPFS MAREET. Tho brerdstuds market 8 ative and a wife higher. Messrs. Richardson, Sponce & Co., Wakefleld, Nash & Co, and Pigland, Athya & Co. report flour firm and 6d. higher, mainly on fhe fine qua‘ities:-Armertcan quoted at 25m.a 28s. 6d. Wheatactive and 2d. highor: red West. ern, 9s, 9d, a 11s, 3a.; red Southern, lis. 6d. Od. a 12s. 6 Corn LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. The same authorities report provisions dull, Beef onsier, with more inquiry. Pork quiet but steady. wcon firmer and 6d. als. higher. Lard tending upward ond prices 18. a 28. better: suies at 42s. 6d. a 44s. 6d. ‘Tallow buoyant and 1s, 6d. a 23. higher: sales at 48s. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET. The Brokers’ Cireular reports ashes flat at 38s. for pots and 35s. for pearls. Rosin quiet at 22s. for common. Spirits turpentine dull at 110s. Sugar tending upward. Coffee buoyant. Rice firmer. Lineeed still advancing. Licseed oil active at 428. Cod oil dull and drooping. LONDON MARKETS, Barings’ Circular reports astufls steady. Tron quiet, but steady, Sugar firm and €d. higher Coifee tanding upward. Tea dui! and drooping. Rice steady, ‘Tallow quiet at 49s. 3d. Spirits turpentine tending down- wles at 1068. Linseed declining: sales at dls. a 41s. 6d. Sperm oil nominal. Cod oil steady at £43. Groves & Todd, of London, report bacon tending upward and 2s, higher.’ Lard quiet but steady. Rosin quiet but steady. Flour tending dowaward, aud the inferior qua- hities somewhat lower. THE LATEST MARKETS, Liverroon, July 26, 1862. The sales of cotton to-day were 7,000 bales, including 2,000 to speculators and exporters. The market closes fiimer and with an upward tendency, but sales un- a : }.. .dstfls were active and still advancing. Provisions we:0 quiet and unchanged. Loxvon, July 26—P. M. Consols close at 943, a 9414 for money, American securities are dull and without much change since yesterday :—Iilinois Central ehares, 50% a 4934 dis- count; Bries, 27 a 28. Havers, July 24, 1862. ‘The sales of cotton for the week, 1,600 bales: market doll, with but little inquiry, and prices we: New Or- leans tres ordinaire, 247 francs; do. bas, 238 francs. Stock in port, 39,000 bales. Broadstuils are easier. Arrival of the Arabia at Halitax, Hauwax, Aug. 5, 1862. The Arabia, Captain Stone, arrived at Halifax at 1:30 with ninety-four passengers aud $5,600 for Boston. Among the passengers are Hon. Cassius M. Clay, Bishops Bacon, Laughiin, Timon, McFarland ; Revs. Haskell aud Farrell; Sir Wm. Logan, Purnett, Perry, &c. ‘The Arabia sailed for Boston at seven o'clock this even- ing. News from San Francisco, *"" Sax Francisco, August 1, 1862. Sailed steamer Uncle Sam, for Panama, with 200 passen- gers and $1,080,000 in treasure for New York and $425,000 for England. Money yesterday was at tho usual rates. Exchange on New York, payable im currency, was at 12 discount; payable in gold, 334 premium. Jron, metals, groceries and dry goods—Prices healthy and advancing, Crushed sugars, 16¢.; drills, 23c.; gunnies,23c. a 250. Domestic liquors firm, averaging 60, Hard coal, $17; Cumber- Jand, $27. San Francisco, August 2, 1862, A millon and a quarter pounds of coffee were sold yer- ivate ter, held at 26¢. for ground. Butter Crushed terday on pris Gull.” Bleached arills, 20c.; brown drills, 25. sugar firm ut 150. “he ship Sagamore has been chartered for a load of wheat to Liverpool. The Northern Const steamer has arrived with $80,000 from Oregon and $72,000 from British Columbia. New a oe or reported in the Caribos region, also further north. ‘The Russian Possessions mining news was encouraging, notwithstanding 500 passengers came by the steamer. ‘There were 5,000 miners in the Powder river region, Oregon, the most engaged prospecting. There were starnpedes from district to district, extending Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, to the Frigid Yoe, and into the Russian Possessions, reminding us of the excitement in California m 1849. Captain Macondray,@ pioneer merchant, died on the 27th. ;wo hundred convicts overpowered the guard and escaped (rom the penitentiary last week. The people of the surrounding country pursued and killed fi and wounded many more. All wore recaptured but nine. Goorge B. Tingler, r ‘aliform! Office, and John W, Wilde, banker, died ‘ Sylvester Morrey, recently arrested in Arizona for troa- son, Is now at Fort Yuma awaiting trial. The court mar- ial will oon commence by order of General Wright. ‘The question whether the Unitea States legal tender notes shail cirevtate only at a discouut or gold be placed at & premium corresponding with the New York rates en- rossed the atteution of business communities. Airiondly suit to determine whether these notes are receivable for State Taxes, notwithstanding the Constita- tion requires goid, hax been presented to the Supreme Court. A deesind I 800n expected whieh Will Have aa ivy portant influence op their general cireuletion ap Money wold at prevent being our puly usvable currency, NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1862. PRICE TWO CENTS. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. WAR GAZETTE OFFIOIAL, Telegraph Operators to Be Free from Draft. ‘War Prearruewr, Wasninoton, Augnst 5, 1862. Ordered—That, the use of the telegraph lines being re- quired for military purposes, all persons actually em- ployed in constructing and operating telegraph lines, at the date of the order calling for three hundred thousand men, be exempt from military duty se long as they remain in such service. By order of THE PRESIDENT. 4 EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. GENERAL NEWS. Wasnixcron, August 6, 186%, EPYECT OF THE ORDER FOR DRAFTING TROOPS. The new order for drafting three hundred thousand militia, in addition to the three hundred thousand volun- teers previonsly called for, is hailed as an evidence of the earnestness with which the administration has entered upon the prosccution of the war. It has begotten a greater confidence in the result than has beon felt for months. ’ ‘The drafting proposition hag already occasioned a gene- ral search for exemptions among those who are averse or afraid to shoulder the musket. Many who have long claimed citizenship are now asserting their foreign alle- giance, with a view to claim exemption as subjects of a foreign Power. The portion of the recent order which provides for pro- motions for meritorious services in the fleld is regarded ‘as an important step in the right direction, One of the chief causes of delay in filling the quota og volunteers in some localities is the fact that, from favor- itiem or political purposes, the commissions in the new regiments have been bestowed upon men who kuow no- thing about the management of soldiers, instead of their being conferred upon men who haye seen service and gained experience in the field. The appeintment of the Iat_ ter would inspire confidence and greatly facilitate enlist- ments. Itishoped:that the execution of this order will do away with the olf regulation, which has prevailed in the Adjutant General’s office, prohibiting the promotion to a gommmisaioned office of a private or non-commissioned officer over twenty-eight years old. In both the regular army and volunteers there are many men competent to command who have distinguished themselves and earned promotion by gallant conduct; but this peace establishment regulation bars their promotion if they happen to he over twenty-eight, although they may be in the prime of life ana most valu- able as officers. PRECAUTIONARY: MEASURES OF THE MILITARY AU- THORITIES. It js certain that those whose duty it is to direct from this point the warlike movemonts have adopted such precautionary measures as witl prevent premature dis+ closures of contemplated operations, aud tbus guard against the disastrous effects from that cause of oithor published or privately communicated statements. The wisdom of this, policy is commended even by those whose official positions have heretofore given them some claim to be advised of the objects and purposes of the adminis- tration. It was months ago charged or believed that through rebel spies in’ Washington the enemy wag in the constant receipt of much valuable knowledge not known to the loyal pubiic, But only a few goyernmont officiats, whore patriotism {3 above suspiciou, can new be the possessors of information, the improper disclo~ sure of which would prove detrimental to the bost in terests of the country. GENERAL BURNSIDE’S MOVEMENTS. General Burnside has, it is believed, re acbed his new field of operations, and may soon, by the sole act of his own, announce his exact locality. OFFICERS DISMISSED FROM THE ARMY. ‘The following volunteer officers have been dismissed from the service :—Firet Lientenant Charles A. Doerr, Forty-fifth New York Volunteers; Major James M. Dewitt and Captain Thomas H. Peto, Séventy-second Pennsylva- nia Volunteers; Major J. H. Richardson, Seventh Micbi- gan Volunteers; Captain Joseph J, Bradley and Assistant Surgeon R. C. Thompson, Fifth New York Volunteers; Quartermaster Joseph Y. Yates, Sixty-second New York Voluniecrs; Lieutenant Warfield, Seventh Pennsylvania jeutenant Joseph F. Lodge, Third Pennsyivania Lieutenant H. Dircks, Twenty-ninth New York Volunteers; Lieutenant Charles C. Greig, Second Vermont Volunteers ; Lieutepant Charles H. Chandler, Third Penn- sylvania cavalry; Captam Charles H. Gilman, Seventh Maine Volunteers; Captain C. 8, Uthank, Fourth Ken tucky cavalry; Captain E. Hobart, Fourth New York Vol- untcers, ‘ ARREST OP DISLOYALISTS. Eleven arrests were made at Fairfax Court House, on Friday Jast, of parties known to be secessionists, three of whom wore charged with having in their possession horses branded‘‘U. 8.” The balance were charged only with treason, and arrested in pursuance of General Pope’s order No. 11. The parties were al! conveyed to Manassas, where they will have an opportunity of proving their loyalty by subscribing to the test oath and returning to their homes, or else be conveyed across our lines. Last week a man named McCracken was arrested in Pottsylvania county, Virginia, and brought up to the city and sent to the Oid Capitol. McCracken is an engineer in the rebel army, and it is said laid ont the plan of For! Darling, on the James river, and superintended its con- struction. He had obtained a furlough for ten days, and, while visiting near Fredericksburg, wes captured. He had on his person a number of letters from various pro- minent rebels, among them a characteristic one from ex Governor Smith, of Virginia. On Saturday night two prominent citizens of Baltimore were arrested in Alexandria, on board of tho steamer Planter, on its arrival from that city. They were charged with uttering treasonable sentiments, hurrabing for Jeffer son Davis, and other very treasonable like conduct. Last night a squad of cavairy proceeded to the resi: dence of Jesse Higgins, near Poolesvilie, Montgomery county, Maryland, and arrested him. He was brought to the city at a late hour, and was at once sent to the Old Capitol by the Provost Marshal. He is charged with holding communication with the rebels and furwarding recruits to the rebel army, by sending them across the Potomac, thence vis Front Royal to the rebel lines. THE FORMATION OF NEGRO ASSOCIATIONS IN WASH- INGTON DENIED. \The National Republican denies the truth of the para- graph in the Evening Star, ‘that the negroes of Wash- ington are organizing eccret aseociations for the purpose of protecting themselves, in anticipation of a riot anda mob by the laboring classes of white men.” The Re- publican says the story is a pure fiction. PARDONED SOLDIERS MUSTERED INTO THE SERVICE: About forty of the soldiers recently pardoned from the penitentiary , under the provisions of the act of Congress to that effect, were yesterday mustered into the Nineteenth Indiana regiment, and were taken to the Soldier's Ro- treat, near the depot, whence they were to bo forwarded to the regiment to-day, but last night they made their escape. To-day a guard of the Tenth Now Jersey are engaged in picking them up, and have already arrested about twenty. THE TAX STAMPS. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue will to-morrow determine the contracts for engraving, printing and pre. paring the various tax stamps, BFFECTS OF THE HOT WEATHER. ‘The intensely hot weather of tho last few days is driv ing out of town all whocan getaway. Washington be. gins to wear its wonted dog-day appearance. THS FRENCH FLERT IN THE GULP. ‘There is authority for emphatically denying the truth of the statement that Secretary Seward has made strong remonetrances to the French govern- ment against the presepce in the Gulf of Mexico of a formidable fleet, nor has any other such action as repre- sented been taken in the premises, CONSULAR APPOINTMENT. Mr. Duncan, originally from South Carolina, but now known as @ prominent citizen of Berlin, bes been appoint. ed Consul to Hanover. SEIZURE OF PROPERTY, Last week Lieutenant Raymond, with a portion of his company, went to the Union Hotel, corner of Thirteen and a Half etrect aod the avenue, and, in epite of the nrotertations of one of the proorieiors that bis place bad drop a last tear or egg, and hogs were summoned quickly already beens arched, proceeded to give the house & complete overhauling. In one room, which was said to contain private matters, the guard found and soized a Jarge quantity of government property. INSPECTION OF THE FORTS AND CAMPS, The President to-day, accompanied by Secretary Seward and Genoral Sturgis, inspected the forts and catops on the south side of the Potomac. He was en. thusiastically reccived by all the troops at all points of the route, and with the asval alute of cannon. THR CONGRESSIONAL CANVAS IN IOWA, John A. Kasson, Esq, haying been nominated a caudi- date for Congress in the Fifth district of Iowa, left the city Monday to enter upon the canvass. General Skinner has been placed temporarily in charge of the position just vacated by the former as First Assistant | sumaster General. . P STATIONERY CONTRACT AWARDED. William A. Wheoler, of New York, bas been awarded the contract for supplying the Treasury Department with stationery, 3 ‘NB CENSUS REPORT. The preliminary report of the census will be printed ‘and ready for distribution in the course of a week. INTERESTING FROM GEN. POPE’S ARMY Near Lirriz Wasunaron, Va., August 1, 1962, A flold officer, with an escort conveyiug sick from Front Royal hither, was fired on by a small party of guerillas on Wednesday night, and in the immediate vicinity of @ house guarded by some of our troops. The shots were harmless. ‘The route between Front Royal and Winchester had to ‘be abandoned for trains and travel, excopt under a strong escort, so troublesome have the guerillas bocome, and they are now transferring their deeds of heroism to this side. Belle Boyd, who is said to have recently visited War- reuton under the auspices of some of her federal dupes, has at last been arrested and taken to Wincuestor, prepa- retury to some further action. Why sho has been per- maittod thus long to roam at large, well knowa og sho was to be ap arch traitress, no one can conceive. Not mauy months ago she was arrested in Wiochester, with nume Tous contraband letters, and paroled to return to Front Royal. This parole she has probably broken on every favorable opportunity, and is reported to have boasted frequently to our officers of her holding communication with the enemy. This assertion is not doubted, as‘seve- ral paroled prisoners have resided there, besides it being avery favorable point to receive and despatch Southern ‘mails from, and our movements in that vicinity baying Deon evidently faithfully transmitted by some one. It ig stated that on the occasion of her recent arrest a collec. tion of papers and documents was found in her pos- eeasion fully corroborating her atrocious occupation. General Geary’s scouts last night brought in three pri- soners from the mountains, who are returned rebel sol- diers, according to their own confession. The object of the scouting party was to examine a reported mountain pathway north of Thornton’s Gap, where the rebels were taid to communicate between Luray valley and this region, as well as torout any predatory bands found there. The enterprise was successful. ‘The removal of Genera! Hatch from this corps to the command of an infantry brigade causes much regret. Our cavairy, which was consolidated under him, bad improved iz their tactics and discipline, and bad become @ most useful and important adjunct. He is regarded as a judicious and brave offloer, of many years’ experience in the only mode of warfare practicable in this moun- tainous region, with guerillas for an army. In pursuance of the President’s orders, this forenoon was appropriated to ceremonies in memory of the late ex-President’Van Buren. All the infantry and artillery of the second corps, except those on detached service, a sembled in an extensive field. The orders were read and faneral airs played by the bands. Genoral Banks made a few introductory remarks. Flags were displayed at ball. mast, and a battery of Napoleons firea the usual salute. ‘The arrival of Major Genera! Pope was announced dur- ‘pu th} field ceremonies, and his appearance wag anxiovsly looked for ; but he did not leave his quarters. Subsequently all the general officers paid their respects to Major G&ncral Pope in person, and the interview, itis stated, was an exceedingly pleasant one. ‘The troops to-day hailed with the greatest joy the arri- val here of Geveral Tyler’s veteran brig of Western troops, who performed such heroic acts at the first battle of Winchester. Major L. D. H. Crane has been commissioned as lieute- nant colonel of the Third Wisconsin regiment ,and Cap- tain J, W. Scott is promoted to the majorahip of the same regiment. Died, at Little Washington, July 26, Amos Billings, Second Mareachusetts regiment, of Lunenburg, Massa- chusetts. There are important advices from our advanced posts to-day. Our Special Virginia Correspondence. Srerarviae, Va., August 1, 1862. Madison Court House—Cotoneb Cluseret in Command— When the Court House was Taken Possession of —Union Feeling in the Place—Confiseation—The Troubles of the Female Rebels —A Fisticuf Skirmish with Rebels—What Are the Niggers Fit for—A Correspondent’s Safety with the Army—Oolonel Ciuseret’s Order, de. J arrived here this evening with Colonel Cluseret, after an absence of eight days. 1 shall return to the imme- diate advance to-morrow. We have had no papors for a week at Colone! Cluseret’s headquarters, and it is liky seeing old familiar faces to read once moro papers from the civilized North. I bought @ Hexaup for ten cents) all the other papers geli for ive. The Herarp is eagerly sought for, and is lent and borrowed as should be every Bible, I have 80 much to say, and #0 little time to do it in, that I hardly know where to begin, The most import aut items are from Madison Court House. Madison Court Honse is about twenty-seven miles south of Sperryville, and twenty miles north of Gordonsville: Tsent you a description of the place last week. Colonel Cluseret is reinstated in command in this valley. When I gave you a notice of bis military career, a month ago, I was confident that we should again vee him in the field. He is a colone! on General McClellan’s staff; was detailed to General Fremont’s, whore he always had command of the advance brigade. He personally shot Ashby. He is the bravest, and, I must say, most reck. Jess, officer I have seen since the war, and] have been with the army ever since its commencement. I have ac- companied him a mile or two ahead of his troops with ‘only five or six cavalry many a time, and he bas proven himself every inch a brave man. The only trouble is that he may be shot, and thon where is his command? He will have charge of a detachment (I cannot say the number) on the advance thrqnghout this campaign ‘To-morrow morning General Sigel will ride with him to Creighesville to note the roads and country. The Colonel did not tako possession of the Court House Vill Monday, the 28th of July, although he made two re connoissances thither on Friday and Saturday previous, On Saturday, accompanied by Captain Zryzanowski,s Belgian; Messrs. Bouchard and Fouvielle, of the opo- graphical Engineers, and nine men of Company D, Con necticut cavalry, he madea dash through the town, driving fifty rebel cavairy before him. But few shots were fred, and nobody hurt, The rebels sagely thought we had a large force bebind. On return to the village the blacks were all ordered to the front of the Court House, and ‘‘kindly’’ invited to visit our lines. Twenty- two “colored gentlemen” returned with us to Creighes- ville. On Monday, July 28, I gave you an account of the ad. ministering of the oath of allegiance. How much Union feeling was there? Not a bit. Hnceinle women and sick families, together with two cases of fear, were the only incentivee. 1 was much pleased with the inhabitants. They were a weil informed, and, some of them, a highly educated people. The Colonel and staff made their quarters with Mr. A. H. Bvana, an old newspaper man. The Cotone, confiscated horses, bacon, &c., according to General, Sigel’s and Pope’s orders, and mueh property was taken, Cows were milked by strangers; chickens had no time to to eternity. Colonel Cluseret did all m his power to check wanton pillage. 1 think many of the people will suffer for food unless we heip them. They quote sugar and coffee $2 60 per Ib., téa $10 por Ib., whiskey $7 to $$ per bbl.—rifled, at that; tobacco is plentiful; matches, none, Matrons of the North, pity your white sisters of the South, for not a pin or needie is here. Inhabitants are buying them of eo. diere. A paper of pins will bring from 760. to $1.26, de. * Pending on the size—the smaller the higher. I have seen women putting on aprons while preparing meals; and how do they do it? No pins. They go to the mantelpiece, take down a needle and thread, and ‘‘catch” iton, 7 wondered that they did not follow the Yankee fashion, and make them with clean, long striuge; but they may ‘be indisposed to tying knots, The people have regularly visited Richmond, and are andoubiedly well informed as to rebel movements. On Tuesday, the 29th, I accompa- nied Colone) Cluseret three miles towards Liberty Mils to look after the eyening’s pickets, He was ascompi- nied by cavalry end. regiment of infantry. On the previous day ‘tifty rebel cavalry attacked four of our pickets, taking one and pretty well pounding another, when, fe.ing a force behind, they skedaddled. The man pounded was a scout, who had a hand to hand enconnter, leaving his opponent sensaless, and retreat. ing with a burged eye, bruised jaw and breken shoulder, ‘We arrested a young man from Madison, who, we found, had left the towi. end spent the previous night at Liberty Mills in the rebel camp, and also a man, forty five years of age, as hostages for our picket taken, who, the rebels said, they should hang. Cluseret Jeft a let- ter for them, saying that he shonic treat the hostages ex- actly in the same morner ns they might trest federals. ‘The order of Gen. Pope will not be beneficial to ‘the inhabitants, the Unien or the Union tro ps. Oillcers and men are talking sirongiy and loudly; “they did not come here to catch ni SY ‘The Kighth Virgiuta regiment, now under the command of Captain Lee—the higher officers being detached or ti— 4s & ood example of this. They were for @ time at Chureh Village, and composed part of Colonc! Cluseret’s: detachment. They were raised in the western part of Virginia, and originally numbered pine hundred men. ‘Thoy represent that they enlisted under the promise that they wore not to cross the Alleghanies. ‘They ave now hera, not over four hundred and {itty remaining, doing faticuing services, standing long and rapid marches like Freich veterans, but still diagusted daily by the sight of federal troops escorting coutrabands to their camp, and, of course, obliced tacitly to be a party in the Mair. 1 have a sympathy for soch men. They have relatives and friends whom they are obliged to fight, an‘, in their opinien, rob; many, from associations. must uphold the causoof slavery, and it is very obnoxious to their feel ings to see tho institution interfered with, 1 could mention other noble rogiments who share in this sentiment, among thom the Xixty-first Obio, a large and powerful corps, commanded by Colonel Schleich. ‘What shail we do with the niggers? Some can cook, buta very few. One, was a blacksmith, He shod my horse yesterday, aud drove the nails too near together, breaking the hoof, rendering him unfit for use for some time. Very few of them understand taking care of a VERY LATE FROM THE SOUTH. The Recent Attack on Gen. McClellan’s Camp and the Fleet, Reported Defeat of the Union Troops in Alabama. Three Thousand Bales of Purchased Cotton Destroyed by Guerillas, Unton Transports Berned on the Tennessee River. RTadisonville, Ta., Occupied by Our #orces. The Rebel Strategy Before Rich- mond Condeimned. How the United States Trans Louisa Reeves was Burned. OFFICERS OF THE REBEL RAM ARKANSAS horse. ‘They are mostly farm hinds, and ean, do what nares ey are made to do, nothing eise. A pi r’s liberty ts laziness, and uoless he be’ smart ireciug him is dom | REBEL ACCOUNTS FROM THE SOUTHWEST, him a great injory. Some will make money North; more vagrants and thioves. Kee Ken bee A child three pad of age was found in the fields near- ly starved. We to oblige families to take it, Masters are sending their women and children to follow their hus- is aud fathers, and camp will soon partake of the fea- tures of a negro village. ‘A SKEDADDIM—IT3 CAUSE, AND HOW MY LIF! W43 RAYED. As! nave aid before, Colonel Cluseret and stall quar- tered at the house ef Mr. Evans, which is situated in the upper part of the town. Ihave generally been with him, but on this ovcasion boarded ut the wooden hotel on the left of the main road. The proprietor is an officer in _ the rebel army, and his business is represented by quite an agreeable young man, who isa paroled prisoner. From him I learned several items of interest about the Engagement with the Enemy's Ficet in James River. (From the Richmond Examinor, August 2.) Prrensuvra, August 1, 1862. A large force of artillery, including many heavy guns, having been placed in position at and below Coggin’s Point yosterday and sighted, opened on MeClelian’s ficet and camp this morning at one o'clock. The firing con" tinued lercely fortwo hcurs, The enemy’s gunboats re- rebels, their style of quarters, &., but was par- ticnlar not to ark, him any questions which Iknew he | Pied very feebly, doing no damage. At the first ought not to answer. MY room was on the second story | round from our guns every light in the flees and fronted ‘the street. At about two o'clock in tho | wag extinguished. Heavy damage is supposed morning of Wednesday, July 30, I was suddenly aroused from an unusually sound sleep—occastoned by fatigue and exposure—and was told that a black man wished to see me at the door. I looked out of the wincow, but could see nothing—no moon, no stars, no black man. When I spoke und demanded his errand, he said:—''Massa B.,1am the Colonei’s servant, and heve an order for you.” Lasked what it was. "He replied, “1 must tell you down here, Massa; it is something private.” With. out dressing, ‘or fears,’ I went down stairs in my night shirt, and be whispered in my ears, “Mugsa, the men all gone to Creighesville—rear guard left two hours ago— rebels right on to us—here is your horace saddled—quick.’” He raid that he had a match, and came with mo to my room, lighted my candie, put my clean ciothes (boied shirts, c., fresh trom the washerwoman’s), together with iny papers and blankets, intoa large meal bag. I put on my cap and coat, put a shoe into each ovat pocket, but- toned my coat, and, placing my leggings im my bosom, started, with — ou my arm, to safety, or perhaps certain death, We rode some distance, when, veeoming rather garruious, I said, “ Lewis, do you smell any rebels!” He replied, *No, massa.” I then suggested the propricty of bis holding my steed while I put on ny pants aud shoes. On inquiry, be told mo that the pickets were driven iv by the enemy, and onr troops had been gone two hours; that fn the hurry they had forgotten me, und I had been so kind to Lim he could not leave me; s° he came back— my Icndness bad consisted tn a few kind words, a pipe anil goine whacco), Siy-own servant, who slept in the barn of the hotel, mounted at the first and ‘was off, too much of a coward to awake me 1 soon met the Colonel and Engiseer Fonvielle and rode on to Creighesville, a distance of about six or seven miles, over a hard road, ieaving my horse to guide himself. ‘The night was extremely dark, and my only fright was that my horse might (ali and break my leg—an awful dread T possess, as, havin nearly lost one at Bull run, Ihave a tender regard for the otlicr, aad tear a broken liad more than anything else. Bogus’ camps were visible about a milo north of our old onesto deceive the enemy—a very foolish thing in my vpinion—tor decoy lights havo about p. 0, (piayed out—rebol dicti 'y,) and were the enemy io any force they must have been aware of our retreat ‘The retreat was condw:ted in admirable order. I noticed nothing on the roadside but three blankets, a canteen and adipper. The Dutch teamsters are represented to have been a jittle ‘righ'ened; butthey were on the ad ‘vance; consequently soon felt secure. ‘Tuk CAUSE OY TUR SKEDADDLE. Our position was a dungerous one. As I previously wrote, the enemy had seut up a large part of bis force from Gordonsville to Liberty Mills Our pickets often saw those of the enemy. A picket or seout was daily captured. Bushwhackers wero on the inlis around us. We broke up one camp two and a qual ter miles from ours yesterday. It numbered forty-tiv We took six horses, revolvers, &c. , &c., aud seven negroes, who bad been servants to the bu; ckers. We were too far from the reserves. Our leider bad had discre- tionary orders for (ho past three days from Gen. Sigel to leave. I think be had inteude:i the evacuation for the last two days. At about teu o’ciock ia the eveniug the lieute- nant in charge of tho outer cav: picket reported to headquarters the capture of a picket,and tha. “they heard distinctly the tramp of @ large body of cavairy.”’ ‘This decided the Colonel Commanding. Detechments aod the teams were immediately ordered tw saddle up. But the lieutenant, I am satisfied, was mistaken. I dir- like to blame aay body, but, as correspondent, mst tell the truth, altuough | refrain ¢rom giving wames. ‘The .jeate- nant had been greatly under the iutiuence of coufiscated whiskey for two days, and his men tell me that he was jatoxicated that night,and the enemy’s advance was all in/his imaginanon Tpitigd Colone! Cluseret; for as a soldier be felt the dis- grate of arolrigrade movemént. On the next wnorning, July 31, dated Creighesville, he is sued the following notice, and forwarded it to the inhabi. tants:— ‘To tHe InqamrtayTs oF Mapieon C. H.:—I have with- drawn my forces from your town, and may be absent ous, two or three days. Some of your people have sworn their allegiance to the government of the United States, and are entitied to the protection of hor flag. This is te notify ail the people of said village that I shall hold their houses and property respousible for apy injury that may be done to the Unioa inbabitants. ‘8. CLUSERET, A. D. C. and Colonel commanding detachment on Madison road. Our scouts and cavalry have since visited the town, and.report everything quiet and no signs of the enemy I think we shail very shortly reoccupy the place, and hope that we may, if for no other reason, that I may pay for three days’ board, which, on account of my burry io leaving, I neglected to do. THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST. to have beon inflicted. Tho onemy was evidently greatly alarmed. A great crashing was heard in the river, whether from our balls or the vessels colliding is unknown. The entire fleet disappeared this morning at daylight, and such of McClellan’s camp as was visible seemingly in great commotion. One man was killed on our side and six wounded—two, belonging to the Page battery, badly—all caused by an accident to our own guns. Purensrvr, August 1—P. M. ‘The casualties last night were:—Wm. F. Daiton, of Louisiana, killed: ‘Thomas Farquhar, of Richmond, severely wounded in tbe thigh; Patrick Gra- ham, of Richmond, slightly in the left shou der—all of Dabnoy’s battery. Also H, Clacker, of Hanover, both hands mangled and subsequently am- putated, and Jobn Brooks, of Hanover, shockingly burn ed—both of Pago’s battery. Four others were slightly wounded. The Enemy Driven Out of Alabama. SPLENDID SUCCESS, ‘Tursto, July 30, 1862, Information recoived at headquarters siates that General Armstrong, with the cavalry of the Army ot the Weat* has taken Courtland, Alabama, capturing one hundred and fifty-nine prisoners and six cars. Our loss was two killed and eight wounded. The citizens of Courtiand are frantic with delight at our appearance. Our next desti- nation i3 Chattanooga, ‘Three Yankee captains and five lieutenants, captured at Courtland, arrived here to-night. General Armstrong’s official report states that on the 23th ho attacked the enemy at Courtland, on the Memphis and Charleston Rail- road, and took 133 prisoners, including eight commissioned officers. The non-commissioned officers and men were paroled. The enemy’s loss was three killed and wound- ed. Our loss was one, He also captured six wagons, with horses attached, and equipments, @ large vum- ber of arms, the camp and garrison equipments of four companios, and a quantity of supplies, including five hun- dred bushels of corn, in sacks. The depot, telegraph line, bridge and trostle work were destroyed. General Armstrong defeated the enemy at Turncreek the same day, taking fourteen prisoners. Rosecranz’s division is at Tuscumbia. Our Guerilias in Tennessee. BROWNSVILLE OCCUPIED BY OUR FORCES—BURNING OF THE ENBMY’S SUPTLIES AND TRANSPORTS. Grexapa, July 20, 1862, Our guerillas have recaptured Brownsville, Toan., and ‘burned 3,000 bales or cotion, purchased by Yankees. Passengers from Memphis report that our gueritias have burnt several federal transports om the Tennessee river, near Eastport. The Yank: Along the Mississippi. JacKeon , July 29, 1862, Persons from the opposite side of the river report 690 new Yankee graves. The federals carried off 2,000 slaves. ‘They have occupied Madtsonville, La, News from the Armics in the Southwest Tureto, July 29, 1862. ‘The enemy made a demonstration on our front to-day with acavalry force, It is enpposed that the movement was made with the intention of destroying the railroad track at some point abo If so, the movement has been anticipated, and the designs of the Yankees frus_ trated. Our forces extend north of Guutown, Cuarraxooaa, July 20, 1862. Buell’s forces are marching wp the Soquatchic valley towards Pikeville. The Capture of the Tubal Cain. Cuaxuastox, July 29, 1862. ‘The British stenmor Tubal Cain, with a cargo of gene- ral merchandiso and a few cases of arms, is believed to have boen captared by the federaia. The Battles Around Richmona. = *#' The following letter demonstrates that the rebel army bas “‘growlers’’ in its midst, who are not fully natisied with the strategy and skill of their commanding geae rals:— TO THE EDITOR OF THE EXAMINER, Will you allow an old soldior, through the gjumms of your journal, to ask two plain questions of qye gonorals who formed and carried out the plan of * ne jate batties before Richmond? 1. Why was it that our brave 801° jgre were neodlessly expored to the terrible slaughter 4, attacking in front those formidable breastwork® <r the onemy, when our entire attacking forces could y tke those of Jackeon , bi ye, fapen marched down the f 0% of ihe enemy and have *faeked those breastwor’ 4 on ghe flank and rear ? 2, Why was it that sne onty road by which MeCieifan, on his retrout, Cov” 14 possibly escape from the White Ok Swamp to the) mes river was lolt entirely open, whilst the division ¢ ¢general Huger ws within a few miles of the road? Mexrma, August 2, 1862. ‘The enemy is reported in force eight miles below here, under Bragg. Two regiments of infantry, some cavalry and artillery bave been sent out afew miles, As our ad- vance pickets have not returned, it is expected that they engaged the enemy’s pickets. Carno, August 6, 1863. ‘The steamer Victoria, from Helena, bas arrived, on ber way to Memphis. She was fired on several times by guerillas, receiving several cannon shots in her upper works. No one was injured. Commodore Davis, General Curtis and part of bis staff, arrived here this morning. The object of their visit is ‘Bot Known. ‘Tho Grenada Appeal of tho Sist’has the fellowing aes- eer Monn, July 31, 1862, Reliable information states that 15,000 foderals passed through Tuscumbia last weels, whose destination is Chat~ beara Cuatran: » July 29, 1562. Morgan’s whole command has rethrned safely to Ten- pesseo, and a part arrived at Knoxville baving taken hunéred prisoners. phrey Marshall is marching upon Northeastern jucky, General Buell’s forces are marching in the uatchy valley towards Pikeville, Keoxvr, ba., Angust 6, 1862. Alexandria, Mo., fives miles below here, was taken by the guerillas on Monday morning. At noon of the same day an expedition from bere retook the town. The rebels were pursued, with what result is not yet ascertained. Tornady and Loss of Life in Illinois, Curcado, I1., August 5, 1962 A terrific tornado visited Marengo, in this State, last night, killing four and injuring several others. Severs) Datldings wero shattered, and the crops in tho fled destroyed. The love ju Marengo is estimated at $10,009, offic’#s stating that when McClelfamnev Saturday evening, efit bis scouts down the road to Turkey bridge, be. was astonished and delighted to find tmat ous had not occupied that read, aud immediately started 2% gon end military trains, which were quietly passing down that road all nigtit to the James river, while our foroes wero quietly slooping within four miles of tho very. road they should have occupied, and should bave cap. tured every cne of the enemy's one thoussed wagons and four hundred cannon. It ts further stated in those let. ters, that if we had blocked ap that only paasage af escape their entire army must bave surrendered OF beem, COURTLAND TAKEN BY OUR FORCES, AND DISPEUSED-—CAPTURE OF "8. a LARGE NUMBER OF corre We b’,¢e seen in the Noriswem papers letters of Yankedy’ ”