The New York herald., 1862-04-10
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April " l6oz
fETENsk ExcIrEARNT OVER THE RECENT SNI0N vI0-
TORIES.
The glorious news from the Southwest prosuesd an
immense excitement in all classes throughout the whole
city to-day In Congress and out Of Congress, On the
streets ana In the houses seemed TO bs re-
oicing and all regarded the rebellion drawing 70
its close, whom tho last stronghold the West had
rendered. and the main army Of the rebels there had been
ngoriousy defeated. The glad faces OF the Union
only be described by contrast with those of the radical
abolition and rebel sympathizers who deeply cha
grned at the the federal without the aid OF
General Cameron's armed negroes Each Of these fao
tons read In the rapid progress OF the Union forces,
the downfall or all their hopes and openly regret that
some disaster had not befasn soldiers make them
moro cautious In pressing on TO win The rapdty with
which these successes follow other has completely
overturned all the calculations Of tho opponents
OF the President and General Mcclellan. They
dare mot howl against General McClellsn's waiting
before the rebel works at Yorktown, while thoy
glorify Flag Officer Foots for his SUCCESS ct Island
No. 10, whom the latter has officially reported
that II required twenty three days complete all the
preparations for the achievement OF the brilliant
cess that has given to us that stronghold, and all les
ordnance and ammunition stores &C. There known
BE- behind the ntronchments at Yorktown ten perhaps
twenty times, the numbers that found at Island
No, TO- and without detractng scintia from the
glory Of the victory on the Mississippi, would 10 only
Just to afford TO army In front of Yorktown decent
reasonable time for preparation for the capture that
| last rebel standpoint.
THE uERALD6 SPECIAL REPORr OF THE GREAT
VICTORY AT PrTTsBURG, TENN.
Tho special despatch to the HKRAID, which was teo-
graphed to the government this morning. produced
deep sensation throughout Washington 1t was sent By
the President to the CAPITOL and read before both
branches Of Congress at the commencement Of the ses
sion The news was received with deep fseng but the
statement of the terrible loss that accompanied great
victory sufficient to prevent such an outburs. Of
applause as is generally given in Congress upon the
nounccment Of the successes Of our army.
Tho news spread like wildfre through Tho
streets, and Immediately became the subject
| Of animated discussion In the hotels How
could the HERALD get such important piece Of intel
goRce in advance Of everybody esee the question
Of the incredulous and several qudnuncs attempted TO
prove that tho story Of the great battle DO abso
lutely false. The government believed It, however and
official dispatches subsequently confirmed tho inteli-
gence received through the HERALD.
The sccessonsts here arc astounded The defeat OF
Beauregard and Johnston, field whore they chose To
give battle TO our forces has plunged into despair all
| those who sympathize with the rebels.
| THE HERALD IN GREAT DEMAND.
Tho announcement by telegraph that the Nsw York
HERALD had exclusively interesting account OF the
defeat Of the rebes ut Pttsoug occasoned nordnats
demand for tho paper tonight expecting find In tho
telegram which was published this morning extra
The HERALDs readers will get 1t, however, ha after
noon edition, before 1t will appear anywhere ege.
PREDICTION OF FLAG OFFICER roorE
About two weeks ago Commodore Footo In telegraph.
ing to the Navy department. said General Pope intended
10 make transverse movement. which would astonish
secssh' on Island Ne 10. Tho fulhmont of his pre-
diction s already known 10 tho country.
IMPORTANT REPORT ON THE NORTHERN COAST DE-
FENCES.
The Secretary or War has submitted TO Congress CON-
muncntonaon the Northern coast defcnces enclosing
elaborate repor. from Edwin f. Johnson of Connecticut
well known practical civil engineer, connected
with the Joint Commission Of 1917 ard 1919 for running
| and marking tho Northeastern boundary line Ma
Johnson recommends the passage Of Senator MorriIs
bill, and the adoption Of the policy Of placing In The
hands of the President tho necessary power accept loans
money from the several States FOR public a.
therein proposed. Among the modes OF defence con-
emplaed Is tho Of railways, and Of floating ball
proof batteries, in addition 10 tho ordinary system
Of Notifications His report s the result Of careful OK.
animation Of all the matters in question, including long
list Of documents, based upon thorough acquaintance
with the physical geography and the typographical fsa
lures Of the country.
DESPATCH FROM OUR MINISTER TO THE NETHlRL ANDs.
James s. Pike, Minister TO the Netherlands in trans.
mittingto tho State Department copy OF the tariff and
system OF that country concludes his despatch
as follows
1t will DO observed that there Is direct on per-
eopal property or Incomes such taxes believed
stand in the way OF Industrial and com deyolop
ment, and to operate to sxpsi capital.
The late decisive OF the federal government
In Tennessee have produced their effect on this
side OF the water When Charleston and Ssyannah small
hayo fclon, and gunboats traverse the Mississippi
river, all interest In the affairs Of the Consdsra,es win
cease in Europe.
TIE NAVY.
The following appointments have been made at the
Navy Departmont;-
Charles Myers, of New York, appointed Masters Mate
John whitmors, Of Plymouth, Mas; Charles A. Bou.
telle, Of Brunswick, Maino; Calvin Chnds of Falmouth
Mass, appointed Acting Masters, to report at the
Boston Navy Yard.
Lemuel C. McIntirs, OF Roxbury, Mass, promoted to
Acting Master for gallant conduct board the Congress
ACCIDENT ON THE MANASSAS RAILRoAp.
train Of cars this afternoon came In collision with
number Of cattle tho railroad track short distance
above Manassas Junction, demoshng hreo cars and ss-
verey ipuring several soldiers belonging regiments
sncampcd near Bristos station. No lives were lost
CoxPKTENcY OF WITNESSES IN COURT
Judge Thomas, OF Massachusetts,, introduced In the
House to day bill providing that tho laws OF the State
In which the court shall be held shall DO tho rules OF oc
sion TO tho competency of witnesses in the courts Of
the United States, In trials Of equity and admiralty q in
trials at common law.
PUNISHMENT OF CRIME.
Senator Trrmtul offered In tho Senate to-day
. bill, providing that Commissioners appointed
By any Circuit Court Of tho United States, with
authority 70 ares, mprison hold TO ball. for crimes
against the constitution aud Laws shalt have and sxer
css the powers Judges OF the respective district
courts Of the United States and all bail bonds sha
from the date thereof until they arc discharged be lien
upon the real estate 0 the principals In said bonds stu
sts within the state whore thu bonds are taken
COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE.
The senate several hours In executive session To-
day. II confirmed several military sppoptmsnts Of low
grade and Samuel Z. Brown Of OhV to bs Attorney Of
the Territory Of Colorado.