The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-24

teligence, in the Army of the James river. 1t has
now TRANSFERRED as we supposed was the case, that
during the Presidents visit to the headquarters Of
the army, General Mcclellan recommended the ap-
pointment Of General Halleck as General
in Chief, and magnanimously waived all
claims of superiority on his own part,
IN order that the President might have a
sound military adviser in Washington while he
'IcClellan) was actively engaged in the field.
MS is but another proof of the disinterested pa
rriotism of the young ohieftan at the head of the
Army of the Potomac.
The health Of the troops has improved since
they arrived on the banks of the James river, but
there are still large numbers sick and unfit for
duty.
special meeting Of the Cabinet was held yes
terday, at which General Hallcck, General Pope
and General Burnside were present. The details
OF the consultation are, OF course, reserved from
the public; but it is known that vigorous prose-
cution of the war, upon certain new plans, has
been decided upon, and that the President, being
viii follow out policy which is calculated to
bring the rebellion to speedy conclusion.
The date of Gen. Halleck's appointment as
General-in-Chief of the land forces of the United
States is as far back as the llth inst. The secret
OF the visit of President Lincoln to the camp Of
Gen. Mcclellan is explained by this fact. The
President, without doubt, made the journey from
Washington to Harrison's Landing fer no other
purpose than TO consult with Gen. Mcclellan as to
the best means TO be adopted for the proper CO.
operation of all the various corps Of the army;
for, on his arrival at Washington, he Immediately
issued an order, as IL now appears by the date,
assigning Gen. Haleck to the command above
mentioned
General Pope is dealing vigorously with the
rebel citizens Of Fredericksburg as will be seen by
our intelligence from that point in another column
He has issued orders to all disoyal parties,
and has already sent four prominent citizens. un-
der guard, to Washington.
The arrival Of the United States transport Full
ton from New Orleans brings US four days later
news from that city. There had been nothing of
special interest Transporting, with the exception Of
the seizure OF some three thousand uniforms des-
tined for the rebel army, the regulation Of the
price Of bread, and shipment of large cargoes Of
cotton, sugar and rosn. Governor Shepley had
visited Baton Rouge returned and has since ar
rived in this city per the Fulton. The object of
his vsif here i, most likely to ascertain more i'm.
plicity the details Of his new duties. The health
OF the city Of New Orleans continues to improve.
although tho sickly season is approaching.
Our correspondence from Hilton Head to-day
by the steamer Arago is very interesting.
The rebel guerillas in Missouri made a dash
upon the town Of Greenvile. which was occupied
by two companies of Union militia troops, who,
being taken by surprise, were driven out, and the
town was taken possession Of by the rebels
Governor Gamble had accordingly issued pro-
camation calling out all the militia Of the State to
put down those troublesome rebel marauders.
The particulars Of the attack upon our deet near
Vicksburg, by the rebel gunboat Arkansas, are
given elsewhere by our correspondent, and they
viii no doubt be read with considerable interest,
dents of the war in the Southwest.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The United States steam transport Futon,
which arrived last night from New Orleans,
brought the remains of Lieut. Geo. G. De Kay,
late Of Gen. Williams staff. They were forward
ed under the direction OF his friend and companion
in arms Captain John Clark, of General Buffers
staff Lieutenant De Kay, it will be remembered,
was wounded at Grand Gulf, Louisiana, and sub.
sequently died from the effects Of his wounds, at
New Orleans. Mr.. NJ. ID. Maine. Of New Orleans,
had charge Of the remains and effects Of the gal
liant deceased on the voyage home.
We have in type but are unable to publish this
morning owing 70 the pressure Of news upon our
columns, the reply Of Senator Henderson, Of Mis-
souri,, TO the President in response to the appeal
~ the latter TO the border States representatives
iu Congress in reference TO compensative emanci.
iaton In those States.
Gold, silver and postage stamps may now be
nfotcd in the city as follows:--
ttrd.. ......,.........,.,.... lib
liver. ..... .llz
oIe cent postage stamps. ................ .lO2I
three cents and upwards. .................l 100
TIC SAFE OF postage stamps 10 pc used az cur
roucy was forbidden in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Upwards Of fifty thousand dollars worth are now
circulating in that city.
The operation Of the Tax bill has been post
toned by the Secretary Of the Treasury until the
1st Of September, the law having given Mr.. Chase |
that power. The machinery necessary to carry |
tho provisions of the act into effect ssud not be
put In working order by the LIST Of August and
hence the postponement.
No business Of public interest or moment was
Eausaesed At The meeting Of the Emigration Con-.
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