The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-12
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May IL, 1852.


The Of the President and Secretary Of War from
Fortress Monroe is expected until the operations
on James river completed Tho visit Of the Presi
dent understood to have been for the purpose Of d
roofing in person, Commandern- Chief, the co-opera
ton OF tho navy with the execution of the plans OF Gen.
Mcclellan.
THE NEWS FROM NORFOLK AND THE PENINSULA.
The whole population here have been electrified to-day
by the glorious Of the occupation Of Norfolk and
the destruction Of the rebel monster Mersmac. Tho
city is filed with rejoicing. Even the most sanguins
secession sympathzers acknowledge that it is now
mites. the sud Of the rebellion and at hand
Tho news of General McClsans passage of the Chicka
hominy is now breathlossly expected.
Tho news received to-day from the peninsula
Ia full OF encouragement, and Indicative Of
speedy success in the destruction Of the whole
rebel army in Virginia. The details OF General
McClelans movements for the present suppressed
for prudential reasons.
AFFAIRS At FREDERICKSBURG.
The people OF Fredericksburg still defiant and
surly Astorekeeper who asked By Union soldier
few days ago TO sell piece Of Grape, said if it was
coffin he would sell but lie had nothing else TO sell TO
Yankees They refuse psrsstenty to receive Treasury
notes averrng that they prefer the money Of solvent
government.
Two females who had been assiduous In signalling TO
the enemy and harboring rebel commssaries were to-
day arrested in Fredericksburg by order Of General
Patrick NIFTY, Governor of the city, and are now In
confinement.
A slight skirmIsh between our advanced pckots and
the rebels took place to-day resulting in the capture Of
thirteen OF tho enemy
THE POSITION OF THE REBELS IN VIRGINIA.
learn that the rcbols have fortified position about
four miles from Fredericksburg and their principal depot
At Mcnns Station and that three four days ago four
Ave eahn al hrouo
70 Richmond from the psnnsula, and the rebels
joicng over . reported victory at Williamsburg.
council Of war had debated for some time whether
not Richmond should be destroyed and Virginia aban-
doned but IL concluded to stand and fight, chiefly
on the ground that tho withdrawal OF the
whole army from Virginia is now impossible. They
propose mako their last ditch at the crossing Of the
Chckahominy at Bottoms bridge, about eleven miles
from Richmond OF the reach Of gunboats Of
which they have mortal fear.
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL HALLECK.
The latest Intelligence received at the War Department.
from General Halcck's army is dated May 10. II was
moving Corinh but had boon impedcd in It's progress
by the heavness OF the rains, and tho almost impas
sable condition OF tho roads through densciy wooded
country. The army in good health and high spirits,
and its officers confident OF success.
THE NEW COLLECTOR AT THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS.
The hasy appointment OF Mr. Lahrop collector OF the
port of New Orleans is represented TO be very serious
mistake the part of the government. "Reminiscences
are pouring In from various quarters whore his anece-
dents are known. II represented by many gentlemen
now here who have the welfare of tho government
heart and anxious that the people OF New Orleans
shall be speedily back to allegiance and affection for
tho whole Union. that Mr.. Lathrop ef. New Or
leans ten years ago undcr such circum.
stances as completely forbid his enjoying tho
nr fbatro
that to impose him upon tho people there Collector
would seriously oostruct the restoration OF confidence in
tho administration II Is strongly urged that this ap
pontment should be revoked, and selected for
that position who is identified with the people Of New Or
leans and t exponent OF the suppressed Union scn.
mont there. number Of Union refugees from New Or
leans and others who familiar with its population
up to tho time OF tho obstruction or communi-
cation with the South, strongly urge tho appoint
ment Of Mr.. Cuthbort Bult, for thirty years a
leading merchant in New Orleans, whose attachment TO
the Union manifested by his keeping the federal
flag aging over his house until he compelled to
escape to Kentucky August last since when no has
been engaged heartily in supporting the government In
his native State II Is represented that Mr. Bulltt
joys the confidence OF the whole commercial muny
OF Now Orleans and his appointment would far to
store the Union sentin ant there.
THE TAX BILL.
s thought tho Tax bill will pass the Senate without
protractod debate material alteration. The amend.
ment submitted by Senator McDougal ia substantially
the that proposed by Mr. 0n Ia the House and
rejected there Tho majority in both Houses and the
Secretary Of tho Treasury to any rearrange.
mont Of the nnanca programme this day In the
session. and will make effort secure tho early pas
sage the bill IL has boon perfected after so much
labor and Investigation.
DEATH or LEWIS WASHINGTON
Lewis Washington OF IIarpors Ferry motor iety died
OF foyer in Richmond last week.
DEATH or HON. SAMUEL r. vINToN.
Hon. Samuel Y. vinton, formerly OF Gallipolis Ohio
for years past resident of this District died at
six O'Clock this evening, aged sxty-nine years Ho
served in the House Of Representatives from Ohio with
distinguished ability from 1923 to 1897, aud from 1919 10
1851 Asa member Of tho bar aud in ali the rotations
Of life, Mr.. vinton enjoyed unblomsncd reputation.
stauuch whg in politics, no was highly respected by
all parties. lis recent appointment one OF the com.