The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-15


THE SITUATION.
A despatch from General Wool to the Secretary
Of War yesterday, announces that Suffolk was &C.
oupied by our troops under Major Dodge, and that
all was quiet there. General Mcclellan was at
Cumberland, where he had established his head.
quarters. Several skirmishes had taken place be-
tween his scouts and the rebels, but nothing OF
any Importance had occurred.
The news from General Halleck's army in the
West reports that his forces were within three
miles of the enemy's works, near Monterey, yes.
terday. skirmish took place between rec on
hoitering party under General Smith and party
Of rebels, on Tuesday, which resulted in the
dofeat OF the latter and the capture of five soldiers
The advance of our army toward Corinth is very
slow. in consequence of the wretched condition Of
the country, which involves the necessity of con.
structing roads and building bridges as they ad
vance.
very forcibly, on Tuesday, by large meeting of
che citizens in the Hall of the House Of Represen
tetives. in which many leading gentlemen from all
parts Of the State participated, including repre-
sentstives from Memphis. Resolutions were adopt.
ID BY aoclamation, setting forth that the safety
and welfare of their relatives and friends in the
febel army and prisons. can only be assured by
the return Of Tennessee to the Union; that Con-
gress be appealed to to end the war; compliment
ing tho Unien officers and soldiers on their con-
Biderste conduct, and approving of Governor John
sons address Of March is. general reaction in
behalf Of the government and the Union is evidently
taking place in Tennessee.
The Hon. Edward Stanley, q prominent citizen
Of North Carolina, who was formerly member of
Congress from the Newbern district, and was pre-.
siously Speaker Of the North Carolina Legislature
and Attorney General of that State returned from
soon proceed to occupy the new position assigned
60 him as Provisional Governor of North Carolina.
The Niagara at Halifax brings an elaboration Of
She reports concerning an approaching nteryen-
ton By France and England in the affairs of the
United States government, with some additional
Assertions made by newspaper correspondents on
Che same subject.
The Paris correspondent Of the London Netos
states that identical instructions have been TOR.
warded TO the ministers Of both countries in Wash
lngton informing them Of the fact, aswe as Of the
~h.vo - rwh;ch tLa ;s IN no made W.
are told that both Powers will use moral" means
only and sbjure "forcible" action, and the Paris
writer for the Independence Beige says that the
gradual abolition Of slavery will be Imposed" on
abe South ss condition, and carried out In Cuba
% carollary measure.
. A large number Of the destitute English artisans
Who met lately at Ashton under-Lyne, moved an
amendment to the resolution calling on the Cabi.
net to recognize the rebel States, to the effect
that England and France be requested to join the
United States in crushing down the rebellion.
An influential dsputation had shown to the Poor
Law Board In London that the existing Poor law
was inadequate to relieve the distress existing
among the operative classes.
Bull Run Russell was still bewsiling his excom.
rnunication from the American army. He is not
peniten,, however, for he Is far from forgiying
Secretary stanton, and remains a snob. He Gays
ahat Mr.. Stanton endeavored TO prevent him from
visiting the English war vessel Rinaldo. and that
She Secretary would have sent the Rinaldo away
E he dared" Russell eth mixes his own name
up with that Of General Mcclellan, and talks about
Dis "friendsr inside and outside OF the camp.
England is to pursue her moral force" system
In Mexico; but here Napoleon appears 70 differ
from her as TO its efficacy, and nclines 70 adhere
% suason by the bayones in prsference-s fact
which 10 regretted In the London Time with.
Dut, however. giving him cause Of offence.
c0NGREss.
In the Senate yesterday, the resolution 10 sus.
mend the payment Of troops in the Department Of
she West, owing to the great frauds perpetrateJ,
INIT. an Investigation can be had, was discussed
bat no action taken. A resolution requesting the
President 70 inform the Senate the number and
names Of persons arrested In Kentucky, was
adopted. The Special Committee on Confscstlon