The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-25
THE SITUATION.

THE SITUATION.
The dispatches received at the War Department
up to . late hour yesterday from all the different
crossing anywhere. All was quiet in front of
Richmond. From General Hallecks command
there ID nothing to report. General Banks
army has not made any fresh move, so far as
heard from.
News from Fortress Monroe reports that the
gunboat Jacob Bell, while accommodating on the
James river on Saturday, got aground on sand
bar in front of City Point, and the rebels, imme
diately on seeing her position, brought battery
of field pieces to the Point and fred upon her
with shot and shell, doing her considerable injury
before she got of the bar.
We have intelligence from Arkansas that pref
ty brisk and bloody skirmish took place on the
18th instant near Jacksonport, between portion
Of our troops from COL Brackets command, and
body of the rebels 800 strong, known as Hookers
Company band of guerillas. Major Humphrey.
of the Ninth Illinois cavalry, commanded the Union
troops, and by brilliant charge he succeeded in
completely routing the enemy, with considerable
loss.
Information has reached General Halleck's
headquarters that Governor Rector and the whole
rebel government Of Arkansas have fed from
Little Rock down the river on fatboat.
Our intelligence from Washington, N. c., is of
much interest Governor Stanly arrived in that
city on the 18th instant, and was received in
most fattering manner by the citizens and militia
ry. On Tuesday, the 18th instant, large Union
meeting was held in the city Court House, at
which Governor Stsnly delivered . patriotic
address. The audience was large-peope
coming . distance Of forty or hfty miles to
hear the Governor speak We regret that the
pressure upon our columns will not permit US to
publish his speech to-day. The arguments il con-
tsins in favor Of the Union and Of the upright
policy of the federal government are strong and
forcible. He called upon the people to remember
that the North has over 500 900 men In the field,
"and that while piece Of iron can be found in
the sarth-while q grain Of gunpowder can be
manufactured-cach one Of them il ready to
pour out his last drop Of blood for the
Union" He concluded his address by calling
upon the people Of the South to come back to the
blessings offered them under their old flag, and to
enjoy once more happiness, peace and plenty.
The Europesn news brought by the Arabia to
Halifax dated on the 18th Of June, il of very i'm
psrsant character 80 far II relates to the appa-
rent disposition Of the rulers and Cabinets OF
France, England and Spain to interfere in the
governmental affairs Of the American continent,
both in the United States and Mexico. The ad.
vices are fully treated OF in our editorial columns
to-day.
In the Senate yesterday, . resolution directing
inquiry TO what legislation Ia necessary 70 pun.
ish Congressman who lend their Official influence
to procure government contracts was adopted. A
bill was reported making appropriations for the
bounties Of volunteers The bin accepting League
Island for naval depot. and the Confscaton bill,
were discussed A message was received from
the President vetoing the bill repeating the act
prohibiting the issue Of small bank notes In the
District Of Columbia. An executive session was
held, and the Senate adjourned.
In the House Of Representatives. the bills author.
zing an additional issue Of $3.50 900 900 of Trea.
sury notes, and appropriating 5000. 900 for the
payment Of volunteers bounties, were passed. The
Senates amendments 10 the Pacific Railroad bill.
and also the House bill prohibiting polygamy in
the Territories, were concurred In. After the
Transaction Of considerable business Of a misceI-
laneous character, the House adjourned.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The steamships Bremen and Etna, which left
Southampton and Queenstown on the 18th and 18th
Of June respectively, reached this port during
yesterday and the Arabia, from Liverpool on the
I4th and Queenstown the 18th of June, arrived at
Halifax, on her voyage to Boston, yesterday morn
ing. From these sources we have European files
four days. and Geographic reports Of news seven
days, later than our advices by the China.
Consols closed in London on tho 18th Of June at
ol% 91A for money American securities were
slightly depressed. The bullion In the Bank of
England had decreased by 81, 2s0 900 in the week.
The Paris Bourso had improved from q decline.
The Liverpool cotton market, during the seven
days, had been buoyant at IN advance OF from one.
fourth to thrce-eghths Of penny. The market
closed firm on the 18th Of June. Flour was quiet
and steady Provisions were looking downward
after fall in some articles.
The political news from Europe outside Of the
points which relate to the aspect Of the American
and Mexican questons-is not important. The
martyrs Of Japan wero csnonzcd in Rome with
great pomp md ceremony. The disposition of the
assembled preates was TO sustain the pope in mn.
holding the temporal power Of tho Catholic Church.
The French bishops appeared worry prominently at
che meetings. Russia will Il IL said. acknowledge
Ahs Few kingdom VI Italy f it is rot made a ploc.