The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-12
THE SITUATION.

up the James river at Fortress Monroe on Thurs
day. and this fact, in connection with private
despatch received in Philadelphia yesterday from
General Mcclellan, to the effect that the army
we're rested and that the enemy had retreated.
would imply that another fight had taken place on
the peninsula
The Southern account Of the late battles during
The withdrawal Of Gen. McClellan's army to the
James river. which we give to-day from the Rich
mond papers, is worthy of attention. The enemy
admit the strength of our army's new position,
which they designate as the strongest on the
peninsula, and, indeed, demonstrate the fact by
furnishing the geographical and typographical
features Of the location. The general tone of the
rebel journals indicates dissatisfaction with the
suit Of the movement, and by no means shows that
It is regarded in the light of for the rebel
arms.
The news from vioksburg ID to the effect that
che rebels made an attempt to strengthen their
earthworks on the bluff near the city; but the
shells from our mortar boats drove them away.
The enemy make but poor stand, and the city
gas at last accounts-We dnesdsy night-severely
damaged by our fire.
We give to-day the Tariff bill in full, which has
Just become a law, and which, in connection with
the Tax bill-the particulars Of which we pub
Hshed some days ago-forms the substantial basis
upon which the means for carrying on the war
must rest. The income Of the government from
the Tariff bill and the Tax bill viii undoubtedly
be abundant for all its wants.
The Norwegian. OF Cape Race, brings news
from Europe to the 4th Of July-one day later.
Tho statements Of N. Billault, the French Minis
ter. in NE Legislature, on the Mexican question,
excited 'great indignation among the friends Of
General Prim in Madrid.
The London Times has another editorial on the
American war question, in which the writer pre-
tends to lament the horrors Of the struggle; but
ends by'advising the North to "let the South 20
peaceably."
At . large meeting Of factory operatives in
Blackburn. England, the idea Of aYording moral
support to Mr.. Lincoln's plan for restoration
Of tho Union was warmly advocated and sus
tanned
CONGRESS.
The Tariff bill passed both houses Of Congress
yesterday. and only requires the approval Of the
President to become . Law.
In tho Senate, tho General Pension bill and
several unimportant bills were passed, and the re-
msinder Of the session was occupied in debate on
the amendment to the Militia BILL authorizing the
employment Of negroes in the military service, and
freeing the mothers, wives and children Of those
90 employed but no vote was taken on the subject.
In the House Of Representatives, the bill to pre-
vent officials from receiving pay for procuring
tracts, was passed The Committee Of Ways and
Means reported bill providing for . national cur
rency, secured by United States stock. and for the
circulation and redemption thereof. II was re-
committed and ordered to be printed. The Con-
ference Committee on the Confsc alton bill made
report, combining some Of the main points Of both
the Senate and House bills on that subject, which
was accepted synopsis Of this important mea-
cure is given in our report Of the proceedings.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The steamship Norwegian, which left London
derry on the 4th inst. passed Cape Race yes
terday morning, on her voyage to Quebec. Her
news IS one day later than the sdvces Of the City
of New YcTS-tele graphed from st. Johns New
foundlsnd- published in the HERALD on the 18th
instant, AMI three days later than those received
by the Great Eastern.
The political report by the Norwegian is not
important.
Conso,s closed in London at 9l7s %. The
Liverpool cotton market excited, at an ad-
vance. During the week prices were from two
pence to two and 9 haA pennies (sterlingl higher,
ana tins rates Of the 4th instant tended still mp
ward. Dreadstuffs were looking downward. Pro-
visions were very dull.
The shipping in the port OF Liverpool made .
splendid display on the Fourth 0. July, flags Iy-
ing from every masthead, while tie transatlantic
steamers hung ont all Their bunting.
The steamship Columbia arrived here yesterday
from Havana, with important news fr,,m MEXICO.
A body Of Mexio N troops, under the command Of
Gen. Ortega, suffered themselves 20 be surprised
shortly after midnight Of tie 18th Of June by a
small French torce, which got possession OF their
artillery by surprise, and turned thu pieces
against the sstorishea MsSfcans. The French ac-
counts magnif? Il inrp the routing Of 1, coo Me-
ems ly 80 FrensAGtn. ahen in reality there
scrs Dot hft6sn hundred sot ally engaged, and
vac. owing T. the darkness o. e hight could MOI
al "a, lumber Of their foes. II vas quite an in
lignifefns affair, and i oriy . temporary u. q
position % Ort~Ie.
TIRE l. nothing 81 interest FROM Havana. yell
low fever ccntinue, feeding uron the unacciimated
principally among the shipping.
We bave news f m 81. Domingo city to June rs,
but without single interesting feature.
We have news nom South America, dated AZ
Flo JaReiro, June 8. The Zasaii1 finstry has
fallen, ard new one, ulaer the presidency Ct
Marquis 0linda, has been constitu'ed. Coise is
quoted at zl'OJ 7isCO for good fra. shipm. nts
since last mail, S3,2ss bags; stock go COO bag3
The specie and sxshanye arksts iess anitq
yesterday and both god AMI exchange wso hwsr ,ie
rrmcr closing a. about 11sx, tho letter a, 100 I27