The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-07
APPROVAL OF THE ACTS OF THE rRssrDxr.

APPROVAL OF THE ACTS OF THE PRssrDMr.
The following ontesolution to approve certain acts Of
the President Of the United States for suppreesng the
insuryecon win be the nrst measure submitted for the
consideration OF Congress-
Whereas, since the adjournment OF Congress en- the
am day o6 haIch nsl formidable instruction In
tain States Of this Union has arrayed itself In armed hos
tty TO the government OF the United states, consttu
And whereas, The President OF the United states did
under the exsences thus presenter eyer
else certain powers ana adopt certain the
preservation Of this government, that is to say
Nrly-He did, on the 18th day OF April last issue his
proclamation calling upon the revera States for seventy
1--we Thousand men TO suppress such nsuTreconary COM
binations and to cause the laws to be faithfully exc
Secondly. he did on the 10Th day OF April last, issue
proclamation setting on foot blockade Of the ports
within the States OF South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
Thirdly, he did, on the 27,h day OF April last Issue
proclamation establishing blockade OF the ports within
the States Of Virginia ana North Carolina
Fu,aly-Ae dd, BY an order Of the 9th day Of April
lsst addressed 70 the Commanding General Of the Army
nifty Of any military line between The City Of Philadelphia
Evn-he did On the Sd day Of May last, issue pro.
oama!ion calling the service OF the United States
the regular army addition Of twenty two thousand
seven hundred and fourteen men, and The navy by
dition Of eighteen THOUSAND seamen; and
6t1Aly he did, on the 10th day Of May last, !ssue
proclamation authorizing the commander OF tho forces Of
the United States the Florida 70 suspend The
writ Of habeas corpus II necessary.
All OF which procamstions and ORDERS have been sub.
mltted 10 this Congress. NOW, therefore, be II
OF tS ~ me senate ana the House Of
orders mentioned be- and the same a.
hereby approved and declared 10 be In all respects
legal and valid to the same INTENT and with the same
effect, as n they had been issued and done under the
previous express authority and direction Of the Congress
Of the United States.
ru SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
The republican Senators held To- day, to make
nominations for the subordinate officers Of the Senate
An effort was made TO procure The nomination Of Col
Forney late defeated candidate for Clerk Of the House
Representatives, but It proved . total failure.
ARRIVAL OF NEW YORK REGIMENTS.
Two more New York regiments, Familiarity known as
Mozart and the Southern tier regiments arrived here
today.
THE REBELS AT MATTHIAS POINT.
The steam tender Reliance which came up TO the Navy
Yard from the lower river Thursday bringsth follow
ing report, furnahed by some person that vessel
The rebels have mounted two rned the breast
works 1t Matthias Point Their force there is estimated
at 600 men.
The Navy Department s assured from respectable
sources that such works have been erected at Matthias
Point have troops been recently seen in that neigh
borhood.
Lieutenant Parker Of the Navy Yard, went down the
river at half past ten this morning. on the steam trans
port Phadelphia, taking extra crew Of Sailors and
has probably 10 reconnore the alleged position Of
the enemy.
4 TIE REPORTED FIGHT AT BUCKHANNoN, VA.
would seem that some Of our Union friends have be-
come infected with the spirit Of Dragging and exAase
rating that has rendered the rebels Ridiculous Tho
latest Intelligence from Western Virginia dwasfs con.
sderaby the proportions of the reported battle at Bu,k
ham 10 hat tnA
Of about forty horses which number OF rebel soldiers
had out grazing account Of the scarcity Of grain The
horses were pckeed on the grass and without SAL
dies or brides, and the skyarking In the VI
cni'y The horses were captured and the took to
their heels Some Of them reported to have been
wounded, and perhaps killed, In their flight.
RETURN OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR FROM FORTRESS
MONROE.
The Secretary Of War returned from his visit For
tress Monroe this afternoon He was accompanied by
General Fremont and by General Thomas corps Of
tire works. and also into the condition and efficiency OF
the soldiers stationed in the fortress and it's vicinity
There i'll undoubtedly be reorganization Of the forces
and several important changes made.
DISTRIBUTION OF ARMs AMONG THE TROOPS.
Eight thousand stand Of the most approved arms have
been distributed among soldiers within the last
forty eight hours
THE ORDNANCE OF THE UNION SERVICE.
,ood de, ~ dess,;sfsc,,on has bean expressed nv
~ un,n,,;.,oa .ra ror,,cn or,v nv tbo.e into.
r,oa g., Tho ,nr,sc,ure ~ ordnance be.auso Geners,
Cot, :. rr,,,o ~ nrov,ae greater amount Of cavalry
.rd cannon on onr aide rhe cen.ral has . p-oaramme
=, NE own =, ,h, resnec, IA tnow. that the rebels
- $500, .h.f .r,,,rn,,,,n ana ho ho. o-so,
...aso,o. t., ,ho ,.roro. m. rohs,. h.ve rurhsr of
ve,v sre ,aed cannon which Gereral scatt ntends his
noS hu chi
,,o. us,,u NV. cod ,,es Than MOVIE, ana
h.u
REBEL, MOVEMENT IN NEVADA TERalroRY.
despaach lust received here by pony express from
army officer In California states that intel