The New York herald., 1862-10-01
New York. "Wednesday, October 4, Is6a.
THE SITUATION.

1t is evident, from the tone which the rebel
peace is gaining strength in the South 1t is even
reported, although upon very vague authority,
that commission, something of that kind, has
been appointed by the rebel Congress to make
propositions of peace upon certain terms. We
give all the particulars touching this rumor in our
editorial and news columns to-day.
General Mcclellan has furnished an official re-
port to Major General Haleck Of some of the re-
suits Of the battles of South Mountain and Antie-
tam. General Mcclellan confines himself almost
exclusively to the extent Of the loss which our
army suffered, referring also to the probable loss
or the enemy, which he estimates at a conside.
rably higher number. Our loss in the two battles
he puts down as l4,794; but he says that we lost
neither gun nor flag, while we captured thirty.
nine rebel colors and thirteen guns.
!, General Hallesk has issued circular to the
Governors of the several States, urging them to fill
up the vacancies of commissioned officers. who
have fallen in battles in such large numbers re-
GENTLY, by appointing deserving commissioned
officers and priyates who have distinguished them.
selves in battle and have evinced capacity to
command to the vacant places-an excellent sug.
gestion, which, If carried out, will provide our
army with many competent officers, and will thus
supply want greatly needed.
General Stahel, from Sisels command, has made
another reconnaissance from Washington as far as
Salem and White Plains, but found no rebels
there. On his way he fell in with a few wounded
and sick wretches belonging to the enemy at the
village Of Warrenton, whom he captured and
paroled. 1t was reported at Alexandria that some
portion Of General Sigel's forces had captured all
the locomotives and cars which the rebels left un
destroyed after their demolition of Brstow's Sta
tion and warrenton Junction.
Governor Bradford, Of Maryland, has issued
proclamation thanking General Mcclellan for his
gallant defence of that State during the late inva-
sion Of the rebel army; also to Governor Curtin Of
Pennsylvania, for his active cooperation in send
ing the State militia to the frontier to aid General
Mcclellan at that point.
General Morgan has evacuated Cumberland Gap
with his entire force, and is now on his way to the
Ohio river. On evacuating the Gap General Nor.
gan sprung the mines, closing the passage through
impassable.
All stores, artillery and munitions of war were
)ther brought away or destroyed, not leaving
)ything of value to the enemy.
Important movements are said to be on foot
ftainst the forces Of Kirby Smith and Marshall
At Louisville General Buell's force Is fully or.
ganized, and fully adequate TO meet all the force
OF the rebels in Kentucky.
HIsCELLANEous NEWS.
The Republican State Committee met at the
Astor House yesterday afternoon, and organized
by electing Judge Low, Of Sullivan county, as
Chairman; Benjamin Field, Of Orleans, as secre
fary. and Isaac Sherman, OF New York, as Trea.
surer An Executive Committee Of nine was also
appointed. The Committee then went into secret
session, TO devise measures for carrying on the po.
itical campaign.
The State Convention OF anti-prohibitionists
(iquor dealers) was held at Syracuse yesterday.
The meeting was largely attended, nearly every
county in the State being represented. Horatio
Seymour and Floyd Jones, the nominees of the de.
mocrats for Governor and Lieutenant Governor,
respectively, were also nominated by the Conven.
zion as their candidates.
At tine meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen yes.
terday, the Mayor sent in the name Of David II.
jacques for confirmation as Street Commis-
sioner. On a vote being taken, the nomination
was rejected by q vote Of ten to Eve. The Board
then adjourned, TO meet at one o'clock this after
moon.
The War Department at Washington has deter
Dmined on an exchange Of State prisoners. and
Nr. Wood, Prison Superintendent, will soon leave
bor Richmond. 10 make the necessary arrange.
Suents TO carry out the intention.
Major McKinstry has summoned the following