The New York herald., 1862-05-29
New York, Thursday, May 30, 1884.


from General Mcclellan yesterday, from which it
appears that it was pretty serious affair, result
ing in a complete rout of the enemy. The rebel
loss in killed and wounded is set down at one thou
sand, and our loss at three hundred and seventy
nine killed, wounded and missing, of whom fifty
three were killed. One hundred of the enemy's
dead were buried on the field by our men. Five
hundred were taken prisoners, and more were
from Georgia and North Carolina.
There is no later news from General Banks
column to-day.
Our news from General Halleck's army to-day
is important. His forces are within three
of mile Of the rebel works at Corinth, and it was
expected that he would open fire on them to-day.
regular approaches and according to the state
ment Of Assistant Secretary of War Scott, who
has just returned from there, grand battle may
be expected within ten days. General Mansfield
Lowell is reported to have reached Corinth from
New Orleans with 1000 men-raw recruits for the
most part-and it is stated by deserters that the
are greatly reduced by sickness.
Dispatches from Nashville to the 9th state that
General Mitchell and General Negley had arrived
there on that night. General Mitchell was the re-
cipient of serenade. He says that his position in
Alabama is permanent, and reports everything
quiet in Huntsville and the Union feeling increasing
The Charleston papers of the 2lst inst state that
four of our vessels had sheled three islands in the
habor on the day previous-namely, Coles, Kiawah
and Goat Islands-and that the rebels had retired
after burning their quarters. Coles Island is
situated at distance Of between twelve and fifteen
miles from the city Of Charleston.
The announcement of the surrender Of the cities
ef Natchez, warrenton and vicksburg comes to
us from the rebel journals in those quarters. Our
feet, after accomplishing the capture of these
three points, is said to be on its way to Memphis
We give to-day the full particulars of the occupa-
tion Of these important points the Mississippi,
together with sketches of the cities which have
thus fallen into the hands of the Union forces.
In addition to the capture of the cities in the
Mississippi valley, We have information from the
Savannah Ne,cs that the city of Darien, the capi-
tai Of Mcintosh county, Georgia, on the banks of
the Altamaha river, lying up from the sea about
twelve miles, was bombarded recently by two
/" Yankee" steamers. Darien is located sixty
miles southwest of Savannah and twenty miles
north of Brunswick, which point our forces have
occupied for some time.
The military furor which is elected in this city
on the departure Of fresh troops for the national
capital appears to greet the regiments on their
route. The Seventh was received in Baltimore on
itss.arrival there on Tuesday afternoon with i'm
mense enthusiasm. The Union flag was hoisted
on the public buildings, and SO far from any hostile
feeling being manifested in thatturbuent city, the
troops were greeted with cheers from the men
and waving. OF handkerchiefs of the women all
through the streets. Colonel Lefferts received
directions to remain in Baltimore until further or
ders, and the men were consequently put into
quarters in the Union Bank, the officers locating
themselves at the Eutaw House.
CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday, the Vice President pre-
sented message from the President, in reply to
the resolution Of inquiry in reference to certain ar
rests in Kentucky, In which the President states
that it 10 not deemed compatible with the public
interests to give the information asked at present.
The special message from the President, sent into
the House on the previous day, was ordered by the
Senate TO be printed. The Soldiers Bounty bill
was passed. Petitions for q bankrupt act were
presented Senator Wiley Of Virginia, presented
memorial Of the Legislature Of that State, in re.
ference to the proposed division Of the State. The
bill proposing donations Of lands to colleges of
agriculture and the mechanic arts, was taken up
and considered for some time, but no vote on IL
was taken. The Tax bill was then taken up and
considered for some time, when, on motion, the
Senate went into executive session. The executive
session lasted but for short time after which the
consideration Of the Tax bill was resumed, and Z
long discussion the question Of taxing slaves a,
property took place, pending decision on which
the Senate adjourned.
In the House Of Representatives, the motion
pendin at the adjournment on the previous day
10 reconsider the vote by which the bill to give
freedom to the slaves Of rebels was defeated, was
after considerable discussion, postponed until We'd
nesday next. The House then went into Commit.
fes al the Whole on the Senate bill to collect taxes
fn sbc insurrectionary districts which was passed
by vote Of nnety-seven yeas to seventeen nays
A sypapsls Of the bill will be found in our epor. o