The New York herald., 1862-08-25

THE SITUATION.
All eyes are directed at this particular time to
the Rappahannock. The concentration of the
rebel army along the line of that river and the
Rapidan, and the massing of an immense Union
force in front Of Washington, would naturally at
tract such attention. This city was on Saturday
full of all sorts of rumors, some of which were
very absurd and the more absurd they were the
more readily did they gain credence. Of course
important movements of troops are taking place
in the vicinity of Washington; but at the latest
accounts al ras quiet olong the line. Our forces
are now so arranged and organized, and in such
strength, that whatever may take place, we have
no fear OF the result
The closing scenes of McClellan's army on the
peninsula were of an interesting character. Not
only did the General succeed in getting his com
mand safely through from Harrison's Landing, but
he personally superintended the movement. and
was the last to leave any of the important points
along the route.
Secretary Seward has written a letter to the
British Charge d'Afairs to the effect that foreign
ers who have not taken out their full papers are
not subject to draft. The London Times, how.
ever. speculating on this question, says:-'.It will
be impossible to extend the British agis to myri-
eds who may want its momentary protection
In Missouri, the guerillas, who have almost had
everything their own way latterly, are now being
met by the vigorous measures of the State mill
tary, and will soon have wholly to succumb. The
same active operations are being adopted in the
neghborng States of Kentucky and Tennessee.
From Cairo we learn that Hopkinsville, KY,
had been captured on Friday hast by the rebel
ing on Smithland.
An important military order has been issued in
New Orleans, by which all the inhabitants of that
city have been deprived of their private arms,
for the reason that at the battle of Baton
Rsuge il was discovered that numbers Of the in.
habaants Of the latter city had been found among
the slain on the battle field. They had Joined the
rebel ranks.
The arrival of the Ariel from Aspinwall brings
as the intelligence that the United States gunboat
Peaguin had chased rebel steamer, supposed TO
be the Oveto, and had driven her on the Little Ba-
hamas. The same gunboat had chased another
suspicious craft on to the same banks, and when
Che Ariel spoke her she cruising about for the
purpose of cutting them of.
From rebel sources we learn that the Sumter,
recently captured from the rebels and transformed
into Union ram, grounded opposite Bayou Sara.
The rebel authorities demanded her surrender;
but instead of complying with the demand, the
crew and stores were removed and the vessel
blown up. This report is not yet confirmed.
The Kangaroo arrived OF Cape Race on Friday
evening and brings tidings of another correspon-
dence between our Minister Mr.. Adams, and Earl
RUSSELL The London Times differs from Mr.. Roe
buck with regard to England offering mediation in
our affairs, as It "woud do more harm than good"
The Daily Ne,cs says that "Mr. Roebuck's opinions
have long since ceased to have the Smallest value
or interest for anybody but himself" That jour.
nal also compliments our government "for its
friendly and straightforward dealings with Eng
land"
The St. Petersburg Jo,rna, still asserts that the
Russian Cabinet desires to see the present conflict
ended by prudent and honorable compromise, bot
does not wish to sec the country divided.
MIsCELLANEous NEWS
We give this morning, in addition to what We
published in yesterdays HERALD, dispatches from
Cape Race Of the European news by the Kangaro,
whose dates are one day later than those previously
received. The telegraphic synopsis will be found
In another column.
In another part of our paper Of this morning
will be found the complete official list Of the ex.
changes Of prisoners lately effected between the
Eovernmen' and the rebel chiefs. This list will nc
oubt be to thousands OF our patriotic readers the
most interesting piece Of personal intelligence
ehey have perused for some days, giving, as it does
TO their relatives and friends the names OF the
gallant men who are by this arrangement restored
TO society or the service OF their country.
From The report we publish to-day in relation to
The riot at the camp Of General spinolas Empire
Brigade, East New York, IL appears that the first
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