The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-28

army having been divided into four corps each
Of which Ia now acting In several portions Of the
country-ons under Bragg, one under Price, ono
under Van Dorm and the other under
hardly field left for the exercise Of his talents in the
West is supposed that no will join the Army Of vr.
ginia he Is cured or affection Of tho liver
which declared itself when he engaged in throwing
up earthworks on the marshes Of Cornth. Those who
have him at Eufala Spring, Alabama recruiting
health say that his hair whiskers and mustaches
become all white from the and anxietes he had
TO endure In his different expeditions, and that he looks
like man sixty years old.
THE NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION
In the recent instructions Of President Lincoln to Gov
Sau directing him to order the election Of repre-
sentatvcs In Congress from the First and Second dis
tricts OF North Caralna there significance beyond
tn, addition OF two members to tho House. The Pre-
sdent bore emphaticaly and explicitly recognizes the
unimparsd STATE character not only Of North Carolina,
but of all the other seeded States He regards them
still possessing although temporarily in allegiance
all the functions and sovereignty Of States in tie Union
The claim of the abolition utras in Congress- headed
by Charles Sumner Is that the seeded States have
their character and dignity States, aud should hence
forth be regarded only Territories until such time
they shall have reorganized loyal State governments
within their boundaries
But the President conservative and constitutions
man rcpudates and dsavows this suicidal policy, by
providing this precedent provides for all future SINH
lar cases. that just far any portion OF district Of
any Southern State returns to its national allegiance,
shall the equality OF political rights and power of its c
be recognized by thu government, and they shall
be admitted TO pecrshp in federal representa-
ton
To Mr. Foster, the bearer Of these dispatches North
Carolirians great debt Of gratitude 1t is TO his
pcrsevering efforts this position firmly taken by
the President. is due.
Mr. Foster will, Of course, be candidate under Gov
stanly's order for election. There be
doubt that he will win.
DIR. BRowNsoS's SPEECH.
There is something significant in the fac. that DR..
Brownsons speech, made in this city last night, was
after long interview with Secretary Stanton. 1t is
dcrstood by those who are in the that views
expressed by the learned Doctor the subject Of draft
ing suggestions made by the Secretary Dr. Brown
announced the opinion that the government does not
announce s authority nor assert its majesty until draft
log inference that volunteering is not
honorable. Is this rot reflection upon gallant
lunteerss
SECRETARY SEWARD En- ROUTE TO HIS HONE.
Secretary Seward lett Washington to-day for several
weeks soourn at his home in Auburn, New York.
THE UNION CAUSE IN MARYLAND.
Yesterday the citizens OF Prince Georges county Mary
promotion Of the Union cause and test the loyalty Of
parties suspected Of secession symlathies sundry
triotc resolutions unanimously adopted and petit
ton framed praying the Legislature 10 impose a tax
upon all property holders for the benefit OF volunteers
and their families Another meeting OF similar cha
racter is to be again held in the place soon, and
other counties already taking steps for like
ment.
THE NEGRO COLONIZATION SCHEME. -
haI Ypdia
Department for the organization Of his colonial scheme
Already sixty families Of free negroes have enlisted under
his banner. II is his intention TO take out with him
several experienced GOLFERS to make practical test OF
the repued coal lands Of the Chirqu country qran
ty cotton seed aud number OF cotton gins are also
be taken out, to be prepared for any emergency -
THE ARMY.
At his own request General Vim. f. Barry has been
ieved from duty as Chief Of Artillery in the Army Of
the Potomac, and directed to report TO washing
ton for orders In issuing this order, the General
Commanding avaiis himself OF the occasion TO
express his thanks for the zeal and ability Gen. Barry
has all times displayed in the discharge Of his duties
and especially for his valuable services in connection
with organization Of the artillery Of the Army Of the
Potomac
Gen. stonsman, late Chief Of Cavalry Of Gen. Mccle
Ian army has also been relieved. aud has received
similar compliment from the General Commanding
It Is understood that Generals Barry and Soneman
to be assigned Immediately to important commands In
the field.
MAJOR Alexander s. Webb late assistant to Brigadier
General Barry been ordered report Major General
Ftz John Porter Inspector General with tho rank Of
Lieutenant Colonel
TRADERS STAMPS.
The following additional regulations have been made
in regard stamps for preparatory articles under the
Direct Tar and Excise law
Serenlwhers painting in more than one color is de-
sired the additional expense must be borne by the pro-
prietor.
Eichth-Each stamp must bear the words, or proper
abbrevaton Of the words "United States internal
nue." and the Of the article; also, In words and
figures, the denomination Of the stamp.
ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW AGAINST THE cRcULA.
gION OF SMALL NOTES.
The law Of Congress passed several years ago forbid
ding the circulation in the District Of Columbia Of bank
or corporation notes below the denomination Of Eve dol
lars IN be strictly enforced after the 2oth Of September
and offenders prosecuted according 10 the statute The
government issues will supply the deficiency, and conse-
quenty exclude foreign Of questionable counter
felt character well genuine Of small denomi'
nations.
ARRIVAL OF THE IRoNsIDEs AT FORTRESS MONROE.
The government received despatch today from Fort
ress Monroe saying that the ronsdes arrived there last
evening Her performance had been satisfactory though
she had not been tested by storm or ga!e which are
fearful trials for iron clads Officials at the Navy Depart
ment seem TO have idea that the ronsdes viii prove
10 be fair ssagong vessel account OF the peculiarts
Of her construction.
sERENADE TO COLONEL MURPHY AND THE HERALD
OFFICE
The band Of the Fifteenth New York Volunteers under
the lead Of the notable Espua, having been mustered
out Of service to-day sercnaded their late Colonel Nc
Ieod Murphy this evening" and favored the HERAp Office
also with similar compliment. They are 10 DO mustered
as brigade band.