The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-18
GENERAL NEWS.
WASHINGTON, August IT, 1869.

GEN HEEAL NEWS.
tHhs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WASHINGTON, August II, 1869.
THE REBEL DEFEAT AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN. IA
That the rebels under Jackson badly beaten and
their plans thwarted Saturday, is now evidenced by
the fact that they had deposited subsistence in the rebel
barns far north within six miles Of Cupepper Court
House On Friday last Major Fhsd Of tho United States
Military Railroad, discovered and seized ten hundred
and fifty sacks or superior "Corn Subsist-
Confederate States Richmond and scouts arc
continually discovering stores sscreted in the same
way.
the Sixth Maine battery, under Capt McGivery'
instead Of the Fourth Mans that did such execution in
the battle Of Cedar Mountain The battery lost fifteen
men and twenty horses but brought OF all its guns
THE WOUNDED NDIANIANs AT THE BATTLE OF
CEDAR MOUNTAIN.
Mr.. Dennis OF Indiana, visited the hospitals at Alex
andra to-day and found that the Indianians who
wounded at the battle Of Cedar Mountain are all doing
we'll.
STRINGENT ORDERS OF GENERAL POPE.
Just now General Pope is forced to issue circular
threatening most punishment to officers and
who made color Of his order for taking property rebels
to commit excuses. They are forbidden to modest
houses persons or property and forage is only to be
taken by forces detailed for the purpose Strong guards
to scour the country for five miles about encamp
ments to prevent pllage and to arrest marauders
THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE ARMY OF VIRGINIA.
The republication Of the order for consolidating tho
Corps Of Fremont Mcdowell and Banks, under the CON-
mand Of Gen. Pope is supposed to be intended define
the command Of General Mcdowell
TUE CAPTURED STEAMER COLUMBIA.
Tho Navy Department has received full particulars Of
the capture Of the steamer Columbia by the Santiago de
Cuba. She was taken about ssventy-hve m lies from
Abaco after chase OF six hours She had left Nassau
the day previous ostcnsibly bound for st. john She
was under British coors but had no register whatever
She is loaded with munitions Of war, cannon, rides,
powder she cartridges army Blankets and iron plates
She fast propeller ron provided with ports and
nrst attempt 1t running the blockade and she had on
board CAarleston, Savannah and Bahams pilots
NEW TRICK OF MASON AND sLxDnLL TO HAv1 TEE
SOUTHERN CoNTxD1RACY RyC0GNznD.
private correspondence from London states that Mr.
sde has arrived In that city, and that he already had
several interviews with Mr. Mason for the purpose Of
deciding what the best step 10 take TO hasten the re-
cosnon Of the Southern oonfsderacy, which to
have been Of late object Of great indifference the part
Of the English Cabinet After several protracted meeng
II Is said that the two rebel delegates have agreed 70
address joint note to all the European Cabinets demand
ING . recognition Of the Southern confederacy-not in
the name Of abstract principle Of rights in
virtue Of its manliness In maintaining It's independence,
but in the name Of their legally asserted rights Of the
rights upon which foreign nations have acted towards
countries situated the South at the present time
The note win state that eighteen month"; struggle
successfully carried against the North constitutes
right OF recognition superior 10 that which Belgium and
italy had at the time their independence was acknow
lodged by France and England. Taking these facts,
well as the principles OF international law forth In
vatte and Others the basis Of their demand, they
hope to place France and England in such position
render the refusal Of tho recognition Of the South almost
impossible.
rHE SON OF THE KxPEnoa OF RUSSIA COMING TO
AMERICA.
Is reported that the Russian legation q Washington
in reception Of tho Of the early arrival Of thu
Emperor Of Russias second in the United States
This visit is said TO take place in invitation
recently made by hr. Cameron, Ambassador TO the
Emperor Of Russia. Mr. Cameron having had the oppor
tuny Of expressing in the Of conversation with
her Majesty the pleasure IL would be for the American
people to offer their hospitality Of the members of
the imperial family. tho Empress said in reply, that her
second being in the navy she would send him soon
TO the United States the people that country
Of her esteem, friendship and admiration.
DYING STRUGGLES OF THE ABoLrTroNrsrs
Mr.. Sumcr, on his arrival here, Immediately put him
self in communication with the magnates OF Abolition
smthose who 80 openly for reducing the South
territorial or colonial condition. and not for restoring
Union under the constitution it s great effort
doubtless to be made 10 the President TO restore the
corner stone Of abolitisnismt the policy Of armng
the slaves Of the South Senator Chandler 10 here and
also the Governor Of Michigan but II doubtful whether
they are cooperating with Sumner The Presidents
speech to the negro committee stumbling block the
fanatics.
TIE NEW ORLEANS DELEGATION.
The New Orleans delegation, composed Of Judge Rose.
I'm Drs Coleman and Bulitt, have received much aten
ton from The President and the Cabinet They have had
several interviews with the President and Secretary OF
War; few days ago they dinsd with the Secretary Of
STATE Yesterday they dned with the Secretary Of the
Treasury. They have received the most nattsring con-
sideration and confidence OF the administrator.
MASSACHUSETTS RxLIHY ASSOCIATION.
Yesterday the citizens Of Massachusetts, resident in
Warrington organized relief association cooperate
with Mr. Tafts the State AGENT minstering 70 the
wants Of Massachusetts, sick and wounded soldiers here
Tho following officers were characterization, George
W. Mcclellan Assistant Postmaster General Vice Presi-
dent, Henry b Fernad, Of Boston, Secretary j. e. For
bush Treasurer, Gardiner Tsfts Executive Committee,
John A. Fows, Geo. a. Morgan Geo. P. Burnham Austin
Fowler, Benjamin W. Spence. Chas J. Mcdonald and W.
q. Liscoln.
ARREST OF AN INcENsED ENGLrsHxAN.
stranger who calls himself an Englishman obtruded
himself upon General Haleck yesterday at the Capitol
during the performance Of tho marine band. He asked
questions concerning the Capitol which was regarded as
simple or impairment, and answered in a triling
way Al this the stranger became ncensed aud produced