The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-22

THE SITUATION.
A consultation is said to have been held yester-
dsy between the President and Cabinet and some
leading generals Of the army, the object of
which was supposed to be the position which
General Halleck is to assume upon his arrival in
Washington. It was understood, however that no
change was to take place in the War Department.
and that General Halleck was to be appointed
Commander-in-Chief of the armies of the United
States.
The last news from the army on the James river
reports, as usual for the past few days, everything
quiet. No demonstration has been made recently.
General Pope dispatches to the War Depart
ment that a brilliant cavalry attack, under COM
mand OF General King, from his command, was
made from Fredericksburg, on the 10th inst, upon
the Virginia Central Railroad, at Beaver Dam
creek, with the greatest success. They destroyed
the railroad and telegraph line for several miles,
burned up tho depot, which contained forty thou
sand rounds Of ammunition, one hundred barrels
of -four and much other valuable property, and
brought in captain in charge as a prisoner. 1t
appear that the whole country was thrown into
great state Of alarm by this movement. General
Pope passes the highest encomiums upon the
officers and men engaged.
Rumors were prevalent among the secession
sympathizers in Washington yesterday that Gen.
tstonewallG Ssakson was approaching Gordons-
vile, the ha1Quarters Of General Pope; but there
appears to be no confirmation Of the report.
According to the Southern journals the purpose
Of the rebel leaders is now to adopt an offensive
policy. and make an immediate attack on waah.
ington. The position Of affairs, however. does not
present favorable prospect for carrying out this
plan.
We give further particulars to-day Of the opera
tons Of the rebel ram Arkansas, near vicksburg,
TO which we have before alluded. The details
win be found highly interesting.
The Asia, of Cape Race, tslegraphs European
news to the 18th Of July, two days later.
The English press was still engaged in CON-
menting on the war news from America which
had reached them, as noticed In our synopsis Of
the advices by the North American yesterday
morning. The papers speak of three days. fighting
before Richmond, and are unanimous in the opin.
ion that the Union army under General Mcclellan
sustained Severe reverse" and that his posi-.
ton was "precarious.n The London Herald,
organ Of the arstocrats says that the campaign ID
not ended, but win be prolonged until Europe
stays the uplfted swords.n Some Of the Jour
nails hope that q reconciliation may be effected,
but the general opinion was that tho siege of Rich
mond would be recommended. The London Times
thinks that the result of the fighting proves that
the rebel army may maintain itself in Virginia for
period which may be indefinitely prolonged.
Lord Palmerston stated In Parliament, that the
British troops should not be withdrawn from
Canada.
The question Of enc action Of the United States
irg English vessels, had been submitted to the law
cLcers Of the Grown.
General Forey still delayed his departure from
Trance for Mexico. Tie Paris papers still speak
!. the French army going Into the city OF Mexico,
'nd the permitting tho people to choose their own
'vcrrment The Patrtc says that the Emperor
never treat with Jiarcz. So stands the Mcxi.
,ar question in France at latest dates.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
Ae Asia, from Queenstown on the 18Th OF INV
ed Cape Race yesterday morning, on her vow.
o Boston, by way OF Halifax. Her news Is
days later than the sdyces OF the North Anne.
D, and a summary Of the report, teegranhed
Newfoundland, is Published in the HraAIp
$.
* Liverpool cotton market had, on the 10Th
recovered from the depression noticed by
Sorib American and closed with an Upward
'acy, q an advance or one penny Oh Surats
istubs we're quiet, but firm. Provisions ruled
Consols closed In London, on the 18th OF
I a, s2I s21s FOR money
lo news from the continent OF Europe is not
iDportant. The recognition OF The kingdom or
ltaly by Russia and Prussia had been announced
re Italian Parliament. The freedom OF Che
= Of London had beer accorded to Mr.. George
Z abody. y number Of neias Lad been awarded
q Americans at tie great I0n5 ~ TvLtkttio.