The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-10

THE SIII AIION

THE SITUATION.
The news from Washington intimates an evident
hesitation on the part of the rebels to attack our
forces; nothing transpirhg along the lines yestcr-
day of any great moment. On Sunday night the
rebels made reconnaissance in force at the Chain
Bridge, with perhaps the intention TO force pas
Sage into Maryland, if possible. They, however,
found every avenue too well guarded for their
by the rebels on the Leesburg road, about seven
miles above The Chain Bridge.
n, few triNng skirmishcs occurred between the
pckets yesterday, and between eight and nine
O'Clock in the morning the rebels on Munsons Hill
amused themselves by Smelling the Union troops at
Baiey's Cross Roads. Although the distance was
bat mile, no damage was done, as the shells did
not explode 1t appears that they were of new
pattern ard very imperfectly loaded
Private Scott, sentenced to be shot for sleeping
at his post, has been pardoned at the earnest re-
quest of the President, the officers of his regiment
comrades and others. An order was read at the
head OF every regiment, informing the troops that
like oemcncy will not again be extended for
such an offence.
letter from one of the United States Navy
commanders at Hatteras Inlet to the Secretary of
The Navy gives some very important intelligence.
1t appears that ten regiments have been with
drawn from Virginia for the defence of the State of
North Carolina. The weather. portion of the in.
habitants have fed from the scaboard to the inte-
rior, and the poorer classes are only waiting for
full devotion and allegiance to the government of
the United States.
1t is well understood at Fortress Monroe that
Beauregard must capture Washington, and that
quickly, Or suffer disruption of his army by the
withdrawal of troops to protect the various rebel
States from invasion.
ieneral Butler has been ordered by the War
Department to report at Washington at once, and
left Boston yesterday morning for that purpose
This implies an important movement in his depart
Ment.
Interesting. The rebels made several demonstra-
tions, if intending to cross ut the ferries but in
all cases they have met with decided repulse.
The United States revenue cutter Harriet Lane
arrived at Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon, to
undergo repairs. The United States gunboat PEN.
broke put into the harbor of New York yesterday,
On account of head winds, and will proceed to
Boston this morning. The United States gunboat
keystone State left Barbados August l6, in search
Of the privateer Sumter. The flagship of Comno-
dore Strngham had not arrived at Fortress Mon
roe at last advices.
The Secretary of the Treasury has had to great.
ty increase the clerical staff of his department. in
consequence Of the extra labor of filling up the
Treasury notes, which have eagerly been sought
after by the people of the loyal States.
The Treasury Department has issued important
documents relative to the disposition of the national
loan, showing how they can be taken up, the forms
to be used, the agents employed, their stations
&c. AS they appear in full in the HERALD of to-
day, they will repay perusal.
Fort Lafayette is still being patronized by per-
sons acting illegally for the rebels and against the
government of the United States. This noted wa
tering place will soon become the Old Point of
New York, without the comfort of the one in vir.
ginia.
The news from Cairo is very important. 1t is
reported that the rebel forces at Columbus KY,
under General Bishop Polk, have increased to
thirteen regiments of infantry six Geld batteries a
siege battery, three battalions Of cavalry, three
steamers and gunboat. JEFF. Thompsons rebels
still remain at Belmont, Mo.
Mail facilities have been restored to Paducab
Ky, that town being in the possession of the
Union forces.
Union war meeting was held in Boston yester
day, and was attended by very large number o
persons of all parties Faneuil Hall was densel,
crowded long before the hour appointed for thu
commencement of the meeting.
The Africa off Cape Race yesterday morning
brings important news from Europe, dated on tn,
pst OF September, seven days later than our ad
vices by the Arabia. Tie London Globe. of tn
lasi Of Augusta semi official organ Of the Pal