The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-03

Considerable excitement was created In the city
yesterday BY the receipt and publication Of the
following despatch from St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, July 2, 1869.
The Democrat Of this city has special despatch
from Memphis, dated 3Oth ult. which says
"Advices from Richmond this morning state that
the Confederate troops have been driven from that
city. No particulars are given"
Later intelligence, however, assures Us that the
account of the capture of Richmond is premature
Our news from General McClellan's army il as
late as Moniay night, atwhich time he had reached
his new base Of operations ON the James river with
MS transports and supplies close of hand, and his
gunboats protecting them. He was awaiting rein
forcements; but as both sides had suffered heavy
losses in the late great movement, 1t might take
day or two before any new operations were com
nenced. We may add that details Of the news
have reached Us of the proceedings OF the
Army OF the Potomac up to the date
before mentioned; but, in compliance with the
requests Of the War Department, which we have
heretofore carefully observed, and conscious that
IL,
hold its publication for the present, as we do not
desire to interfere with the arrangements Of the
government, which are doubtless essential to the
successful carrying out Of the campaign.
We present our readers to-day with another
map Of the vicinity of the James river, embodying
General McClellan's new base Of operations, that
MS future movements may be better understood
Gov. Morgan has issued an address to the people
OF this State calling on them to contribute their
quota Of fresh troops in obedience to the request
OF the President
The news from the West is not very important
to-day. The rebel guerillas In Kentucky are still
active In burning bridges and doing other
damage. Flag Officer Farragut, with nine
vessels Of his feet, passed up the Mississippi river
above vicksburs at five o'clock yesterday morn.
sDgr receiving - they went severe fire from the
rebel batteries mounting thirty or forty guns. The
loss sustaine,, was only four killed and thirteen
wounded. These facts are confirmed by the Mem
phis papers, althours they boosted q few days be-
Gore that vicksburg cou. be defended to the last
Il vas bombarded by Gensr. 'Porter's morter feet
On the 26th nit, and the fire Of ur boats continued
during the next day.
CONGRESS-.
In the Senate yesterday, Mr.. PowA = rom inc
Judiciary Committee. reported back. \ ne pin 70
punish persons giving or offering 70 give c. nsiae
ration TO members Of Congress for procuring 20 Y
srnmeat contracts. &c. Mr.. Wright, Of Indiana, Of
Tered resolution that, by the report Of the Score
harry Of War Of June al, 1862, 1t appearing that
Senator J. r. Simmons, of Rhode Island. used his |
oficirl influence TO procure q contract from the
government for one G. B. schuberth, for Which, il
was agreed that he Cdr. simmons) should rec eve
$50 900, therefore the said James +. Simu oos be
expelled from his seat in the Senate. Tina resolu.
zion was laid over. A resolution " .Lior an an.
propilauon lot she ienei q " .asral Totten wa
sao is a., .s,onsnuan. 4 on the l4th Of Isy
a.. r;narco romr of Congress- was referred
- g ~. an, 4ittee. The bill changing tho
.o,,, ,ers OF the navy, creating admi-
e"e handlers In addition 70 the present
e,.' as discussed. The bill authorizing an
$780, nal issue Of Treasury notes was then taken
w several important amendments adopted, and
she bill passed. when the Senate adjourned. This
bill has already passed the House, but will have to
60 back to that body for action on the seHs,e's
amendments.
In the House Of Representatives, bill to aid in
Che construction Of the Pttsburg and Connelsville
Railroad was referred TO the Committee Of the
Whole. The Senate's amendments TO the Army
Appropriation bill were eoncurred in. A rcsolu.
zion calling upon the Secretary Of War TO commu
nicats any information received by the govern.
snsnt from General Mcclellan relative TO the ope.
ratons at White House was adopted. The motion
% reconsider the vote whereby the bill for the en-.
largement Of the Illinois ard New York canal locks
was laid on the table was called up motion to lay
be motion cp tho table was nsrshvsd &c against