The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-10
TRIPLE SHE EFT.
New York, Tuesday, June 10, Is62
THE SITUATION.


There is nothing Of Importance to-day from
General McClellan's army. The state of the wea-
iher and the country around absolutely prohibits
immediate action, although some skirmishng is
continually going on.
Several dispatches received in Baltimore from
Southern papers report that our troops had landed
on the 4th instant at James Island opposite Charles
ton; that battle took place there and they claim
victory. Later dispatches, dated the same day,
say that our men had landed in large force on Bat
terry Island and John Island and were then in
front of Gen. Gst, the rebel leader, under cover Of
our gunboats. An immediate advance on the city
was then considered imminent.
Our forces are advancing steadily up the Missis-
sippi river from New Orleans. The vicksburg
Wing of the 4th says that the federals have landed
six thousand troops at Baton Rouge. The Mem
phis Avalanche of the 9Th says that all the bridges
between Memphis and Humboldt have been de-
stroyed.
The pious, but not very truthful address Of JEFF.
Davis to his army on the battles Of the 3lst of May
and LIST of June, or Fair Oaks is published in
another column. His own presence on the field
during part of the operations is established by this
address. He claims victory, of course, and also,
as the custom is with all the rebel leaders, de-
flames the army of the Union. Our other extracts
from the Southern journals will be found very
interesting.
The news from the Southwest teens with stories
of victory for the Union arms and disaster to the
rebels. A despatch from Louisville yesterday
says that our forces now occupy Baldwin, Gun
town, jackson and Bolivar; that the railroad re-
pairs are progressing rapidly.
The enemy passed Guntown on Sunday night, re-
treating southwark from Baldwin. It is estimated
that twenty thousand have deserted since they left
Oorinth, mostly from Kentucky, Tennessee and
Arkansas regiments. All the regiments from
sides by Mississppans and Alabamians.
1t is believed by the people that Beaure-
gard cannot enter Columbus with half the troops
he brought from Corinth. The whole country
north and east Of Baldwin is full of armed soldiers,
returning to Tennessee and Kentucky.
General Pope tslegraphs from the advance, that
the prisoners who first deserted to be exchanged,
now want to take the oath. The rebels drove and
carried OF everything for miles around. The
wealthiest families are destitute and starving.
Women and children are crying or food, and all
a.
We have received General Sherman's official re-
port Of the evacuation Of Corinth; but we are
compelled to withhold il for want Of space.
The advance of General Fremont's army reached
Harrisonburg on Saturday afternoon, and drove
Jackson's rear guard from the town. Colonel
Bayards cavalry and Kane's Pennsylvania rifles
followed them. The latter suffered severely,
losing Lieutenant Colonel Kane, who was wounded
and captured, together with Colonel wyndham, Of
the First New Jersey cavalry. Jackson is thought
to have left the main road, and has either halted
the main column for battle greatly strengthened
his rear guard, and posted his trains, which are in
confusion, on the road.
CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday, resolution directing
inquiry az to the expediency Of providing for an
air line railroad between Washington and New
York, was introduced by Mr.. Sumner, and laid
over. bill providing for an increase Of the medi-
cal corps Of the army was introduced. A joint
resolution directing the discharge of soldiers
guilty Of offences against military law, from the
penitentiary Of the District Of Columbia and de-
claring that such Imprisonment shall not here
after be allowed, was adopted. The Senate
then resolved itself into o High Court
of impeachment for the trial Of Judge
Humphreys, Of Tennessee, charged with treason
and other high crimes. Proclamation was made
calling on West II. Humphreys to appear and an.
swer to the charges and no response being offer
ed, the court adjourned till the 26th inst. The Sc
nate then resumed legislative business, and the
House bills prohibiting slavery in the Territories,
and prescribing an additional oath TO grand and petit
Jurors. were passed, the first named by vote Of 20
20 TO- The Pacific Railroad bill and amendments
were ordered to be printed, and the subject was
then postponed till to-day. After an executive
session the Senate adjourned.
In the House of Representatives, memorial
asking the admission Of Utah into the Union was
presented By the delegate frem that Territory.
The document, together with the constitution Of
Utah were appropriately referred. The Tax bin
and the Senate's amendments thereto were ordered
o. be printed and referred to the Ways and Means
esmmittee resolution calling for information
=. "a whether General Hunter has organized O
vcsimeut of negroes in South Carolina, was adopt
81 Mr.. yallandiqham offered resolution, tend.
srlyz the thanks Of the House 20 General Hallcck