The New York herald., 1862-07-15
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There is no later news from the army on the
James river than that contained in our correspon-
dence from Fortress Monroe and Harrison's Land
ing. In all probability the army is in . state Of
quiescence for the present, Notwithstanding the
vague rumors Of recent battle. 1t is stated that
the obstruc&ons placed by the rebels in the James
river, near Fort Darling, have been greatly
reduced by the recent freshets. If this be true
our gunboats may have an opportunity Of operat-
ing little to the rebel capital before long
Gen. Pope has issued spirited address to hi.
soldiers. He assumes that he has been placed in
command of the Army Of Virginia for the purpose
Of carrying out the policy which he adopted in the
West-that Of attack rather than defence; of beat
ing the enemy back and not permitting him to act
on the offensive; to seek the foe, and beat him
when found. He conjures his troops TO look be-
fore, and not behind; to study the lines Of the
enemy's retreat, and leave their own to take
care Of themselves. Success and glory he says
are in the advance, and disaster and shame in
the rear. These are bold words, and foreshadow
boider policy, which, II General Pope succeeds
In carrying it out, will no doubt work material
change in the present position Of affairs, and result
glorously for the army before Richmond General
Pope's previous career, it cannot be forgotten,
gives him Q prestige of success upon which we
may fairly predicate hopeful future. 1t was. by
adopting just such q course as he lays down here
that he accomplished so much in the West. Let
Us hope that fortune viii be equally favorable in
Virginia
The details Of the capture Of Murfreesboro,
Tenn, by the rebels, are published in another
column. Our loss in stores amounted to $50 900,
the quartermaster's and commissary's departments
having recently received fresh supplies. The loss
Of the rebels IN killed and wounded, however, Is
said to be heavier than ours. Gen. Breckenridge
Is reported to have commanded the rebels, tege.
ther with Cols Forrest and Raines. II was also re-
ported in Nashville that Kirby Smith was advanc-
ing with force Of Is 900 men from Chattanooga.
The city was being placed in state Of defence,
and the arrival Of the enemy was looked for last
night.
The bombardment ct vicksburg was going
on briskIy on the 10th inst. No damage of impor-
tance had been done on either side up to that
time.
General Grant lad issued an order commanding
all persons in Memphis sympathzing with the
rebels TO leave that city forthwith or to come for
ward and take the oath Of allegiance to the go
vernment
Our correspondence from the South is Of unusual
interest. The capture Of Baton Rouge BY the
rebels under General Van Dorm Is reported in the
Richmond papers received by dispatches from
Mobile. The Mississippidn states that Gen. Butler
visited Baton Rouge en- Saturday the 5th inst. The
Southern journals full Of entertaining matter,
extracts from which We give to-day. JEFF. Davis
has issued an address to his army, congratulating
the soldiers on the series Of brilliant victories which
they won against the daring band Of invaders who
snenaced the rebel capital and boasted that they
would speedily conquer IL. More in q similar
strain hath Jsf Davis to say, winding up with the
announcements that the ONE great object Of his
army now Ia "to drive the invaders from your soil
carrying your standard beyond the outer bounda
ries Of the confedoracy, TO wiring from an unscru
pulous foe the recognition which is the birthrigh
Of every independent community"
Our Paris correspondent, writing by the City o
New York, asserts on very good authority, outsid,
Of the French Cabinet, that the Emperor has de
clared that he has given up all idea Of interven
ton" in the war Affairs Of the United States, ant
that he Is preparing to despatch courier l,
Washington 70 assure our government that he doe,
not wish TO meddle in its homo affairs, unless
specially Invited to do %.