The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-24

tieVed Il led TO . deterioration OF the Northern
races to occupy tropical countries. Hence they
were prepared 10 give up forever, 90 far as the
United States was concerned, all hope Of acquiring
Mexico At that time when everything was in coniu.
SION and when many believed the South m gilt suc.
coed in establishing her independence was thought to
DO good policy so to insure the occupation OF Mexico
by France to give the South one reason less for
string Independence the object OF the leaders of the
sbelion was not to conne themselves to the Southern
states or America but in time to absorb Mexico and all
the islands Of the Gulf The negotiations not
sluded until Archbishop Hughes reached Paris, and
= is alleged that Though him this secret un.
derstanding was finally arrived at. France promised
not to interfere permit England to interfere in
quarrel in this country, and the United States promised
not to object except in the most diplomatic form and
the purpose Of conceang tho agreement to the French
cupation OF Mexico. Hence, amid all tho Of for
<gn Intervention Mr.. Seward and Mr. Lincoln have OK
pressed abiding faith the peaceful intentions of both
France ana England. Indeed, other theory will &C.
count for The occupation OF Mexico and for SELF control
OF those nations with such enormous temptations TO
Interfere as this contest has presented.
CONFERENCE OF THE PRESIDENT WITH MILITARY
CHIEFS.
The newspaper correspondents who attempted to give
the details of an interview between tho President
General Hallsck last night badly sold as inter
view occurred and General aeck did see the Presi
dent until ten O'Clock this morning.
The President and Cabinet closeted to-day with
General Haeck for several hours. Generals Pope ami
Burnside participated in the consultation for part Of
The tmo. The result OF this conference will DO by
che prompt execution OF vigorous policy in the conduc.
OF the Congress has clothed the President with the
requisite authority, and provided the means, and 10
tho desire Of Mr. Lincoln ana his Cabinet advisers to
complete the crushing the rebellion before Congress
shall Reasonable The adopted will restore
public confidence and show that the to be carried
on in earnest
THE APPOINTMENT OF HALLEcK.
The appointment OF General Haeck to tho command or
ali the land forces Of the United States is regarded
snscting the change in the War Department loudly do
manded by popular opinion Il relieves the Secretary OF
War of all the management Of armies in the field and
leaves to him only the administrative duties Of his de-
parmsnt which are, in fact, much any secretary
aud three assistants can possibly attend TO.
GENERAL HALLEcK's TRIP TO WASHINGTON.
General Hallecks trip hithcr has been quiet and
obstru0ted At Harrisburg crowd cheered him Justify
and called for speech but he bowed his acknowedg-
nents and did not leave the H. the
two three times to-day, without attendants, and few
recognized in the bronzed face rusty uniform and quick
step the person OF tbs Commanding General Of all GU
armies.
anNERAL M'cLELLAN's OPINION OF GENERAL HAL
LEcK's APpQiNlMENr:
Major Russell Paymasor Of tho marine corps, arrived
here to-day He has boon General McCelan's staff
and has been ordered report here for the
OF certain duties In the corps When Major RUSSELL
asked how General Mcclellan would take tho advance
mont Of General Haleok TO the position Of commanding
general he said that the former would have envous
feeling Whatever but that he would be willing serve
u the ranks.
President Lincolns order for General Haleck to take
command OF ell the Of the United States given
fmmsdiasly after reaching here from General Mcsans
camp and was evidently made after consultation with
General Mcclellan He certainly desires that military
head shall control the movements Of the several army
4olumnE -. f,-t -
~ xPTEor or GENERAL PoPE's Latest ORDER.
ThR order Of General Pope, regard tho OF
Aloya within tho lines of his army and the banish
pent nto Dxie Of oil who will not take the oath Of allie
glance and give security to observe it. has given great
satisfaction here His officers have already begun the
execution oil the order.
gan RHPoRTED PROGRAMME OF THH REBEL LEADERS
Rebel sympathzcrs in Baltimore, who presumed to
- well posted in regard to the movements Of the snemy
give the following a. the programme OF their opera
liens
Ssonswa jackson, with moderate force, Is 10 be
sent 10 the valley Of tho Shenandoah keep Gen. Pope
occupied there . small force, under Magrudcr Is to
push down the peninsula to threaten Nswports News and
1svsnt the removal Of the troops from that point and
shout fifty thousand to be pushed to tina James
river below Gen. McCellans position while The whole
Of the rest of the army at Richmond is marched rapidly
open Washington.
THE CALL FOR TROOPS.
Great rcpGguance tho idea Of drafting continues
be entertained in Official circles here tho impression
being that the Presidents call three hundred thou
sand additional volunteers Is already being responded 10
throughout the country with aacrity that promises to
secure tho whole number in loss time than recently
anticipated.
There Is neither regulation for the acceptance
Of volunteers otherwise than for three years the
OFFICERS ORDERED TO JorS THEIR REGIMENTS.
large number Of cfcers from the Army OF the Poto-
mao have BEEN found idpg about this city and have boon
sent back to the peninsula made rcon their rsgi
nsnts
ENLISTED MES o. SICK LsAyE.
Complaints Are made BY many oficers OF tho absence
from thor regiments Of numbers or enlisted men, who
have got of ss leave and failed to report for duty
The number thus abssnng themselves from the army OF
the Potomac Is estimated at thousands who are
Craving pay descriptive lists, and are able to return
TO duty 10 stated that than thousand OF such
enlisted skulking in Baltimore, mapy Of them
actually engaged In civil empoymcnts Stringent mea
sures to BIO taken 70 compel the return or 70 punish
ahe descrtion Of such rscreants from duty
ENLIsrMENrs FOR REGIMENTS IN THE FIELD.
According to army order just published, for volun
teer recruits for old regiments there will be paid
premium Of three dollars, and for those entering new
regiments premium OF two dollars The premium may
be paid either to the person bringing the recruit to the
rsoruii In person, in he presents himself. The
months pay in advance to regular and volunteer
.ruits will DO paid under such regulations the Pay
master General may establish During the continuance
Of the existing war twenty hvo dollars Of the hun
ared bounty previously authorized by act OF Congress
will be paid every recruit Of the regular and volunteer
forces
GENERAL EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS OF WAR.
An agreement for an immediate and general exchange
q prisoners boon consammsted between Major Gene
raj Dix on behalf Of the federal authorities and Major
General Hl behalf OF the rebels The detailed terms