The New York herald., 1862-08-21


THE SITUATION.
We stated yesterday that We had Information
that some important military movement was
on foot; but did not feel authorized to develop it
in detail. Nor do We now feel authorized to give
any details of it, because the movement is not
completed one but our advices from McClellan's
army, and from Burnside's army, and from
Pope's army, show that they are all
occupying strong positions, and are pre-
pared for any movements that the rebels may
make. The most important information, of course,
comes from General Pope's army, because the
rebels. according to our latest advices are mass
ing large bodies of troops all along in front of his
positions. But the activity Of that officer is equal
to the emergency and he is not likely to be taken
by surprise Up to last accounts there have been
no battles.
The news from the Southwest is important. The
rebels are moving in force from Chattanooga upon
Knoxville and Richmond. General Garrard, with
a force of about seven hundred men, on Tuesday
attacked Scott's Louisiana cavalry at Laurel
Bridge, near Linden, and, after desperate fight,
defeated and partially routed them. Two steam
srs were burned by the rebels near Duck
creek, fifty miles above Fort Henry. The crews
were taken prisoners and paroled. The whole
OF the stores, with which one of the vessels was
laden and all the furniture and plate were removed
III. A.
boats. A portion of Jeff Thompson's forces were
on the 18th routed near Memphis. Clarksvills 10
reported to have been captured by rebel force,
who are advancing upon Forts Henry and Donel.
son. This last report has been confirmed.
The report that General Nelson had been cap
tured by the rebels turns out to be entirely false.
day, and met with glorious reception from the
loyal citizens Of that place. He is be in Philadel-
phia to-day and this city tomorrow afternoon.
The preparations made in his honor are set forth
in another portion of this days HERALD.
A large number of returned prisoners-captured
officers of the Union army-have arrived at Wash
AHSLOu, tN TOWc lOI tuCn nVLcS. n iiSs Va thch
names is published with our Fortress Monroe cor
respondence.
We have news from the South via Richmond to
the 10th instant. The rebels threaten retaliation
for those persons who were hung by the Ninth
Ohio Volunteers as accessories to the death of
General Robert McCook. The tone of the rebel
4 ,oIa oft tha raba
Congress is an important item of the news
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The steamer Champion from Aspinwall arrived
here last evening. She brings interesting news
from the Ishmus of Panama, and from Central and
South America generally. There were some pros
poets Of restoration Of peace between the rival
factions in the State Of Panama, but some doubts
whether peaceful counsels will prevail The new
Governor, Diaz, is making strenuous efforts to
improve and strengthen his army, and for this
purpose had given notice of draft of citizens for
the defence Of the country. The Nicaragua Tran
sit route was approaching completion, but the
people were laboring under the impression that
they were to be invaded by an army Of filibusters
prom the United States. The anniversary Of
Peruvian independence had been celebrated with
great magnfcencc.
The troops under the Presidents call for three
hundred thousand men are rapidly proceeding to
the seat of par. Before the end of the present
week Pennsylvania Will have sent fifteen regi-
ments, Maine five, New York four Connecticut
three, Massachusetts, two.
The total subscriptions TO the bounty and enlist
ment fund gotten up by the citizens of Philadel
phia amounted on the 10th inst. to sil9, 1897.
An exchange states " that intense exciteme mt
exists in regard TO the news from Kentucky. In
consequence thereof five generals have taken tenn
porary command OF regiments"
A new line of first class steamships has been or
ganized ia Montreal to run monthly until the close
of navigation On the st. Lawrence between that
city and London. The first steamer--the Mavro.
cordatas-will sail IRON Montreal about the Is
proximo. We understand the company propose to
make Portland their terminus during the winter,
and, IL sufficient enconrag agement is met with, to
torn q weekly line Of steamers next season.
The harvest in this state promises 20 be unusu-
ally abundant. There has been deficiency 81 tNe
hay Drop, owing to the dry season.
The Union Convention of the state DelaN.it
has nominated William Conner democrat, fol TO.
vernon and George +, Fisher, republican, for
Congress.
The coloree people Of Salem, Massachusetts,. ar
to hold meeting to take into consideration ,ao
subject Of the Presidents address concerning emi.
graton~e Ceuusi America.
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