The New York herald., 1862-10-19
New York. sunday, October 10, Ises
THE. SITUATION.

THE SITUATION.
Everything is reported quiet in McClelan's
army. The reconnoiterug forces from Harper's
Ferry and Shepherdstown, having fully accom-
pished their object have returned to their origi-
nai quarters. The rebels pressed closely in the
rear Of General Humphreys force to within a
short distance Of Shepherdstown but he made
good his retreat, bringing number of prisoners
with him. number of stragglers from Stuart's
band were captured yesterday.
General Stahel, with detachment of cavalry,
made reconnaissance Yesterday in the direction
p' Fairfax, and fell in with large body OF rebel
cavalry and battery of artillery near Thorough.
Fare Gap. and repulsed them. after capturing
eighty men aud one caisson Of ammunition Gene
ssl ssahel pursued them hoty
gentleman who left Fredericksburg a week
ss" reports that there arc no rebel troops now
there. except few cavalry, who are doing picket
dsty from that city to Aqua Creek. There are no
infantry in the neighborhood and the citizens are
daily expec.i:B az attack from our forces.
General Banks, accompanied by his staff. and
ceHersi Casey and staff, revc we'd portion Of
UsuerM Casey's command yesterday. The troops.
although composed exclusively Of new recruits
marched WELL and, il is said made very respecta.
be appearance.
BY dispatches from Gallipolis, Ohio, We learn.
on authority stated TO be perfectly reliable that
s the rebel infantry aud artillery have left West.
sro Virginia. after securing all the salt they could
Hy hold Of from the springs in that region Ii Is
thought tina; they have gone into East Tennessee,
- reinforce General Bragg The only rebe, troors
jenkins.
Further particulars Of the Alabama (No 29o),
Captain Semmes pirate steamer. have reached ~
The statements Of other captains OF American
Yssse lis captured by semmes agree With the re.
ports We have already Published. Letters from
Iayai TO Mr.. Ellwood Waiter, Secretary Of the
Board Of Underwriters Of New York. mention the
presence Of rebel steamer in those waters on
the sth and 9th ults., which had destroyed seven
whslers and the schooner starlight, near Flor T..
3ns vessel WAS undoubtedly the notorious Aa-
bams.
We give some interesting news from the South
ern coast to-day received by the transport United
States, from Hilton Hcod-.urnisbing details
among other things, OF au expedition by our gnp.
boats up the ST. Johns river, 10 Florida, which
resulted in the capture Of the rebel steamer 90.
vernon Milton.
Late Nashville papers 10 the lS,h givc bril-
tant account Of the breaking up Of the rebe
camp Of General s. n. Anderson q, Iaversue
, esr Nashville, by General NegIey's forces, com
}sndsd'by General Palmer and Colonel Miller.
De defeat was complete, the suerny's cavalry
lowing flag Of truce after severe light, bui
Ahe dag not being perceived and the firing Of our
srcops being continued, the rebels broke, and iied
jato the woods, pursued by our mso, who took
Several prisoners-msny Of them o1Bcers--snd q
large quantity Of -four, bacon and cattle.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
&c letters from Our special correspondent, ia
II don, Paris and Berln-pablisbed to.day-wilj
b, read with interest and profit, conveying az
ibey do an accurate aud unprejudieed statement
al lhc position Of the American question In Eng.
land, France, and Germany al the latest date
'Fhe interest felt 10 the progress and ssue Of our
conflict for The Union continued uhabated, and was
manifested equally amongst the masses and 10 the
Lip u political and diplomatic circles Of the Oh
HothL The reports OF McOeien's victories in
MAJ aud confused and depressed the secessionisig,
~ eulariy in England, and gave hope 10 loyal
Al leans and the friends Of order 10 an equal
a.. 8.
htrshal Nell, engneeg.in-chicf OF the Trcsch
nra who conducted the siege Of sebsstcpcl,
ts enly pronounced the most unqualified aise
Q. NeJlellan's military genius, az will be seen
ifen nc of our Peris letters.
~ the meerng Of the Board Of Aldermen YES.
tetarF, the nomination Of Robert ". McCurdy for
street Commissioner WAS rejected bya vote Of
finc % eve. An ordlnsuce organizing board Of
yopm.ssioaers, aud sppropriatipg tie necessary
lica4 for Improving and strengthening lie AZ.
lsnoes Of the city AID hsrecf. was adopted by a
kvls " Dihe 70 SIX. 4 resqiallya was adopted