The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-06

$4,000, which, added 10 the regular Army, viii cons.
tute q total force Of $50 y000-Ofdcers and men.
WHEN WILL TIE REBELS xAKs STAND?
Our advance thus far finds no enemy. mo opinion
10 beginning TO prevail, that the rebels are pre-
pairing 10 fall back On Richmond, and the
talk now u, that the great Eight 70 no.
to be made before Washington that they give Washing
ton up generous rebels that they wiz make their grand
stand at Richmond and they find they cannot stand
there they win faba on Norfolk and execute dying
effort.
this is their programme, they can rest assured that
before II s carried out, ell the public property stolen
from the government in and about Charleston viii DO
TAKEN and the has no particular use for
Charleston and as It has always been on the con-
tnept the city win be cleaned out and the harbor made
useless Pensacola viii be in possession Of the govern
ment coon, IL IL 10 not already.
CAPTURE or REBELS IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.
Nr. Carlisle Of the House, receyeda despatch from
Governor Perepont of Virginia. to-day, announcing that
two Ohio regiments had surprised nest Of rebels ut
Bdclhammcn, Virginia, capturing four hundred, killing
thirty, and toizng two hundred horses
ARRIVAL OF THE TwENTY-FIFrH NEW YORK RgGI-
MEkT.
The Twenty fifth New York Volunteers Colonel Kerr
gan), arrived here about three O'Clock this morning
and have gone into camp east OF the Capitol grounds
ARRIVAL or THE THIRTY.FoURTH NEW YORK
REGIMENT.
The Thirty fourth New York Volunteers arrived here
about eight O'Clock tonight.
COLONEL LOUIS BLENKER MADE pRIGADIER GENERAL.
The Eighth regiment New York Volunteers First Ger
man Ries), Colonel Louis Benker, have since their
rival from your city been occupying very honorable
position at the national capital At the parade Of the
troops yesterday this corps had the rgat Of the line
this vast army Colonel Benker has been promoted 10
Brgsdier Generashp His command consists Of his own
the Eighth (r1e) regiment, the Twenty ninth regiment
Colonel Won Steinwehr; the Garibaldi Guard, Colonel
GUtassy, and another regiment not yet named. The
news OF the promotion Of Colonel Benker received
by his command with demonstrations Of delight, and
THURSDAY evening they honored him with fine serenade
THE FOURTH OF JULY PASSED, AND THE REBELS
BoAsrINGs NOT MADE GOOD.
Fourth of July has come and gone Congress has
sembed according to the Presidents proclamation In
the old Capitol and JEFF. Davis traitors havo not
dared attempt to prevent it. An immense number Of
Strangers from different parts OF the Union arrived here
expecting Jef would certainly attempt to carry his
hrest to prevent the assembling Of Congress or course
they were disappointed and from present appearances
they will continue to be, If they wait for battle uu
Davis attacks our forces The result Of this disappon,
nent on the part Of the people is that they are nov
urging forward our column.
GENERAL FREMoNT's FIELD OF OPERATIONS.
The following order, assigning General Fremont to the
command OF the new Western department was promal
gated to day
GENERAL ORDER NO 40
WAR DEPARTMENT, ApJUrASr GENERALS OFIoE,
WAsHryGroN, July 8, 1861.
The State Of Illinois, and the States and Territories west
OF the Mississippi river and this side of the Rocky
Mountains including New Mexico, viii in future consti
tute separate military command. to be known the
"We@Dn Department. under the command of Major
Genera Fremont, of the United States Army. Head
l. THOMAS, Adjutan. General.
General Fremont left here today for Baltimore on
visit TO General Banks General Fremont will super
sede General Patterson but Will probably be detailed
command WesteIn department. yet TO be created
THE SECRETARY OF WAR IN BALTIMORE.
Secretary Cameron, accompanied by General recD1at,
went to Fortress Monroe yesterday via Baltimore whore
be had conference with General Banks al Fort ;Hanry
and was joined by hrs. Cameron, who proceeded with
her HUSBAND TO Old Point Comfort.
TIE INSPECTION OF FORTRESS MONROE.
Secretary Cameron, with Adjutsnt General Thomas aud
Boaid of Engineers left here today in steamer for
Fortress Monroe.
PROBABLE PROMOTION OF col. BLAIR.
Sirce the rank Of Major General has been conferred
upon General Lyon, Of Missouri, it is probable that Mr.
Blair viii be promoted to Brgsdier General.
be has recently won well deserved distinction,
and exhibited military skill and updaunted courage
that prove his high abilities 10 command and to conduct
successfully important military operations The Union
men of the West will hEl his return to the army with
great satisfaction and confidence.
ORGANIZATION OF TIE EcusE OF REPREsENT ATIvEs.
Lgreeaby to the indications in this corres.
pondence, Hen. Galushs a. Grow and Hon.
Emerson Etheridge we're yesterday elected Speaker
and Clerk Of The United States House OF
Representatives. The Sure of Mr.. Blair considering
the powerful combination he had in his favor was no
fault Of his If he had stood alone upon his own merits
nis support would have been more formidable When
Colonel Blair found that Mr. Grow led him handsomely,
be and gracefully withdrew his NAME when all
Blair men-about forty--changed from Blair to Grow,
Increasing the latters vote to ninety four, and reducing
Blar's vote TO eleven.
The total routing of Forney Co. was said TO be slr-
pri'e to the gallant Colonel and his friends.
The organization Of the Bouse Of Representatives oc,a
sons great rejoicing among the honest Union
men of all descriptions here. It Is a clean
sweep Of the nest o; spectators and peculaors that
had become offensive TO the whole country The officers
elected to.dsy--Mesers. Ball, King and Gooduow-are,
without exception, universally recognized as honest and
efficient
BY the election of Mr.. Etheridge as Clerk, The re-
pubicsns in Congress have Indicated their Nationality
ard demonstrated their fairness and willingness to
ignore seoticnasm and secession, and TO nd
mnister the government with equal justice 70
nil parties Of tile confederacy It will silence the bate
RES Of the rebel sympahzers and will greatly strengthen
and encourage Union men everywhere. 1t has already
Done more than any other act to prejudice
snd effect cordial and operative union Of all tho
Union lovlng men IL Congress-
THE ATTEMPT 70 EXCLUDE THE VIRGINIA NEMssRs
FROM TIE HOUSE.
hr. Burnetts hobby In the House yesterday was the
exclusion Of the members Of Virginia upon the ground
Of nforlnality IN their election But the House treated
with studed contempt his efforts 10 disturb It's harmony,
and proceeded quietly to vote down hs motions upon
Of which nc found himself utterly alone Nj Bar
nott took the oath Of Office and allegiance without hesa
top swearing to support the consttuton OF tho Unted
States he processes to be not In favor OF the med,.e
sscetioE Of Kentucky, but says he desires psace16e
adjustment Of pending Issues, and subsequently
pacea5le separation Of the slave States from the free
states This is The deTca OF the disunionists They
already Convinced that their attempt at o-cbe
dissolution Of the Union futile and ultimately be
abandoned.
The proceed ngp yeeeyday the uuiet dignity and m