The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-20


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THE SITUATION.
Our news from General McClellan's army to-day
Is dated from the headquarters at Fortress Mon
roe," and announces that everything is quiet, and
the health Of the troops gradually improving. Our
soldiers who were taken prisoners in the late bat
ties are being released on parole.
We give to-day some further details Of the
movements Of General Curtis army in Arkansas,
descriptive of his march from Batesyille to He
lena, which will be read with interest.
Our correspondence from New Orleans is volu-
minous and full Of interest. The communications
between General Butler and the British Consul,
and the renewal Of friendly relations between the
General and her Majesty's commercial representa-
tive, is one Of the most entertaining features of
the news.
The news from the Indian country reports that
the chief of the Cherokees is about to join the
Union army with 500 Indians. 1t is stated from
Kansas City that recent battle between q de-
tachment of the Kansas regiment, under Colonel
Wier and force of rebels, resulted in the capture
of one hundred and twenty-five prisoners,
large number of horses and ponies, about 1900
large quantity of camp and garrison equipage,
and fifty stand of arms Four hundred wounded
Cherokee and Usage Indians have come into our
camp with white flags, and carrying their guns
with muzzles pointing downward.
BY the arrival of the North American of Cape
Race yesterday we have news from Europe one day
later than by the Nova scotian. The news Of Gen.
McClellan's retreat from the Pamunkey river to
the James had been received in England, and pro-
duced no expression of opinion hostile to the
North. 1t was thoKhk however, that the result
would be a pr0l0l the war; meeting
had been held in &bsoDsrt at which petition to
Parliament was adopted by the impatient and
hungry populace calling for the recognition of the
Southern confederacy, SO as to obtain supply Of
cotton.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
The steamship North American, from Liverpool
10th and Queenstown 18th inst, arrived of Cape
Race yesterday morning. Her advices are one
day later than those previously received
The news of the battles before Richmond had
excited great attention, and the general opinion
was that the war would be prolonged by the re-
suit of the contest.
The cotton market had declined one-quarter of
a penny per pound, closing fiat. Consols are
quoted at 92H 92ss for money.
A gentleman, who knows the " subject well,
states that he saw on Broadway yesterday (Satur-
day., Mr.. Cal. Morgan, wen known Kentucky
rebel and brother of the pirate guerilla rebel
chief Morgan, who is now committing deprcdations
on Unionists.
The Democratic State Convention of Minnesota
assembled at St. Paus on July I'd. The delegates
from the two Congressional districts in the State
subsequently met, and made the following nomi-
nations:-First district, Hon. A. G. Chatield; Sc
cond district, William j. Cullen, Esq.
An immense war meeting was held on Boston
Common last Friday afternoon. An address, pre-
pared by committee Of prominent citizens, was
read and speeches were made by Mayor Wight
man. Captain Michael Seaman (of the brave Ninth
Massachusetts,, Rev Father Taylor, Patrick Do.
nohue ESQ., Of the Boston Plot, and others. The
utmost enthusiasm prevailed Another meeting
was held yesterday afternoon. Recruiting pro-
crosses finely in Boston.
banquet was given to Gen. Shields in Phila-
delpha on Thursday last. Major General Patter-
son presided a. the table. The first toast propos.
ed was" The President Of the United States-An
honest man and true patriot"
The Commissioners Of Excise examined and APP
proved q large number OF applications for license
last week, and win hold their next session Tues
day next. The unlicensed dealers are greatly ex-
sited in consequence Of the number Of arrests re-
gently made, with and without warrant, and the
determination of the Police Commissioners 10
ugidly enforce the law. More licenses have been
granted thus far this year than IN any previous
GEAR, as the unlicensed dealers begin to appre.
siate the danger Of wilfully violating law which
has been declared constitutional.
ssccks we're All better yesterday, Win Tic exception Of
governments which fell 20 ssls Tor the skies Or 1881
:sng osH, and 10 1909 for $50 notes Of The SUSAN
nominations Tn. general list was rather better New
TX Central rose 4. Money was abundant At per
y. Exchange closed At 1907 1JI; gold, ITO bid
! 70 expert 81 the day rather over million.
10 cotton market somewhat less buoyant and ac
lsa yesterday, usual tho last day Of tho week
r1s sales embraced 700 bsss, closing The basis Or
t9cH SOC. per pound ior middias upands. The ncur
aarkst heavy, and Tor inferios and grades
q sore cases ffs 80. 70 loe lower lille sales ware less