The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-05
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

ascertain what going in front Of position there
The report from Warrenton tonight, that the
rebels have actually evacuated Richmond, is not
believed unlsss they loft their capital for tho
pose Of attacking Washington. shrewd military mon
Of opinion that this is the real and only uteprea
ton Of the evacuation, il any has taken place.
II would be bold and desperate movement, suited 10
the fortunes OF the rebel leaders They know that il is
necessary strike somewhere before the three hundred
Thousand shall be brought into the field TO
whelm them 1t is known that since the days.
fight In front OF Richmond they have been concentrating
there ali the forces that could be raised every quarter
OF the South, and 1t ID believed to be the pur-
pose Of the rebel Generals 70 leave in the
strong works around Richmond . sufficient force to
repulse any attack OF Gen. McCleans army while an
immense army shall be thrown forward, not perhaps
down the valley OF tho Shenandoah but around into
Maryland upon Baltimore and Washington and thus
change tho aspect Of the war; while Gen. Pope is Kept
amused with show OF force in his 'front.' until too late
fall back in defence of Maryland from the invaders
These are the speculstions Of military mon but they
are worthy or consideration, and should stimulate the
people tho loyal States hurry forward their recruits
not by scores hundreds, but BY regiments and
brigades
DrpoRrANr DECISION OF THE PRrsIDENr--AN OFFER
or Two REGIMENTS or NEGROES REJECTED.
The Efforts Of those who love the negro than tho
Union induce the President swerve from his
lished policy are unavang IIc will neither DO per-
snaiod by promises nor inundated by threats. Today
he was called lon by two United states Senators, and
rather peremtoriy requested TO accept the services Of
two nogra regiments They Gaily and uIequivocaly
rejected TIE President did not appreciate the necessity
for employing The negroes TO fight the battles OF the
country and tlxs the positions which the white men Of
the nation the voters and Of patriotic ses should
he proud TO occupy there employ mcnts in which
,no ~ al ptoj ha
gagged, bit he was willing TO place them
upon eaIlty with volunteers, who had left home
and family and lucrative occupation defend the Onion
and the constitution, while here volunteers mi
ta enough in ths loyal States maintain the government
without resort to this expedient. II the loyal people
satisfied sth The policy he has adopted he
willing 10 leave the administration TO other hands. One
OF the onators wo had preferred this request impu
dent enough tell hs President he wished to God lie
would rosig n.
This interview between these apostles Of negro eeya.
lion and tho President has presented direct issue The
whole country viii rejoice that Mr.. Lincoln has expressed
his determination degrade the gallant volunteers
who bleeding ard dying FOR the Union aud he
constitution by acceding TO the demands Of the few
force fanatics who would perYert the for the Union
iIto a simple abolition raid
The decision Of the President in this seNes the
question to the admission or negro brgades. One Of
the Senators Alluded from Kansas. aud thus the
7taaes story abou jim Lanes negro regiments
proveda bursted bubble; ditto Greeleys rcd bseeched
negro brigade and the negro regiments that have beso
reported 10 be organizing in this district.
Sinoc me adoarpmen of Congress the Jacksonian qua
es Of Abraham Lincoln have bacn than ever ap
parent That he If determined 10 prosecute the war
vigorously and 20 .ssful result now doubt
He waited only TO be clothed with the power, pro-
vded with tie mcaus. The changes since made in this
administrator Of the War Department, the call
for three huniroi thousand additional volunteers and
the cali to-day, besides for t!lrcs hundred thousand
militia evidences oc tho spirit with which lie has
gone 10 work TO crush the rebellion was re-
eve4 or the caba, Of Senate composed great
part Of who only c,ndi,ionaly for the Union
There tho st o. Congress three classes
Union FOR the Union, slavery should be Pre-
served; another sor the Union only condition that
slavery should he Abolished and the third for the Union
without any CONDITIONS vhatover--for the Union first
ss ami 81 tho ,iinc without reference Ia the slavery
question o. any oiher sde ssse. The President bel ngs
% this last enumeration &c onion lilo Intends
mantiin the gov ernmept and preserve the Union come
wlal may. u slavery should 60 down Ia tho struggle
10. Il 20; bit the Unon must md shall he preserved.
ILLNESS OF GgSugsf. JAMESON.
Bisdcr rnrr al Janescn who has been here for
wsess very ~ with Typhoid fever contracted in the
swamps cc tho Chi, kaiiominy is sufficiently convalescsn
to be removed h.s hems in Maine lie win leave here
on "Wednesday afternoon.
ARRIVAL " GENERAL WRIGHT.
General Horao Wright arrived here on business With
The War .lepas .ment last night.
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL cocnRANg.
Bigadies General john Cochrans ~ here to-day. Re
ca rodr .or New Vol bat information received acrs
has induced him 10 return TO his command the Army
Of The Potomac without delay. lie is unwilling BE- ab.
sent when something is TO be done.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE GREAT WAX MEETING
Preparations arc making upoa grand scale los the
acstng 70 be hcd the grounds the east front
o. tho Capitol, at Ave O'Clock "Wednesday afternoon
Hon. George Boutwell,, Commissioner tho Internal
Revenue: Hon Leonard Sweat " lino.; Hon. Richard
W. rhompsvn Of Indiana senator Harlan OF Iowa; Gen
Wsds worth Military Governor Of the Dslrc, Of Cylum
bia Colonel william Harrow Of incs, and Others have
accepted invitations TO speak Tho President and mem.
bers Of the Cabinet and Major General Iasck have beca
invited, and will be present should their public duties
tho time prevent Tho marine band has be def allied
prrfo during The intervals Of The speaking the usual
prosn.r de concert the west grounds OF Tho Capo,
bong postponed for that day. Mayor walach viii pre-.
sds.
II is believed a brigade will DO raised IN the Ds,ric,
Of Columbia and vicinity without drafting, If the proper
course be pursued.
INSPECTION or TaE TROOPS By TIN PRESIDENT.
The President with inspect tho troops and
forts tho south sids OF the Potomac, under
the cemraind Of Brigsdisr General sturgis, CON-
msucns al the Chain Bridge Tho inspection
viii be grand affair General stnrgis, under many dis
advantage put both lor,cations and garrsons in
most excellent condition
TAKING Tus OATH or ALLEarANcg.
number Of persons have recently voluntarily taken
tho ol,n % allegiance. They were doubtless iua.snced
by The newspaper Specuntions reports that the 90
yetnmcnl was about to tins tcst the patriotism o our
citizens
CAPTURE or PRIZES.
Information hs. been received q, The Navy Department,
OF the capture II rebci vessels nesr Berwick nay by
the United states steamer ITattaras
ARsgsr or DIsLoyALIsrs
Arress arc frequently made In Washington or offensive