The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-21

an ,As prsssa q we'll q the future Territories q the
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rHR pRnsrpRNr's RECEPTION or TIN DBPUTATI0N
or PROGRESSIVE FRIENDS.
me dsputatos Of Progressive Friends, consisting u
Thomas Garrett, Oliver johnson, william Barnard and
sthsrs, was received by the President this morning
and presented their memorial In favor u
Oliver johnson read the memorial, preacng with the
remark that the dsputa.loo did come seek Tor
ses but y urge the claims OF four millions Of persons
who could NOT speak for themselves.
The Presidents said be glad the dsputaon had not
some for ONCE fer that the most troublesome SUBJ
jsct and slavery the next He said they would al
agree that slavery evil and wrong, and that
dssrabls GET rid Of H. but they might differ
90 the means He added that decree Of emancipation
would not accomplish the object DESIRED even the
constitution enforced In the rsbshous States.
Mr.. johnson rejonsd remarktns 70 The President q
Esllows:Aow ne 70 say that you do not abandon the
ort the censttutisn and We urge smsncips-
sion = . means TO the oonstitusoa."
Mr. Barnard, who u preacher. then iddrssssd the
President In an impressive manner.
Mr. Lincola replied that no sl day BY day more and
more hi need Of help from God to guide him through
che great struggle.
The interview then closed
NOMINATIONS FOE BRIaADrEa anszRALs.
The President has nominated 70 the Senate Colonel
John Cochrass and Gustavus Adophus scroggs, both
Hsn New York, 70 be Brgadisr Generals Of volunteers
CONDITION or GENERAL M'DowsLL.
General MCDOWELL when thrown from bis horse, on
Wednesday was stunned that was feared the acc,.
dent would prove fatal but the report to-day con.
esrning him II that he win long Do delayed In re-
Stunning the saddle.
TIE REPORTED CAPTURE OF FORT MORGAN, AT
MOBILE.
has od3cal inf xtoc
Che report from New Orleans OF the captua.iou OF Fort
ARREST OF FEMALE sEcEssroNIsrs.
Two moro young females have been arrested for sig
calling to the secession prisoners In the Old Capitol
prison. They refused to give their names, but were
'committsd 10 the guard house.
EFgscT OF TIE VISITS or CONGRESSMAN 70 rHE
PENINSULA.
Complaints made by officers In the army before
Richmond OF the nconvenen and often serious dsad
vantage resulting to troops from the attention
qursd BY visiting Congressman. There constant need
Tor all the rolling stock the road from the White
House to Fair Oaks station. and Is said that recently
trains have been kept waiting for hours
convenience Of Congressional visitors the great der
snt Of men and horses, who waiting for provi-
slons and forage.
BLENKER's BRIGADE IN rHa BATTLE OF CROSS Keys.
ltis claimed General Beuksr saved General Frsmonts
eerps the battle Of Cross Keys from being ounanksd
by Jackson. II charged that siues the arrival Of
sal Schurz ntrgues against General Blsnksr had been
ct on foot Blsnksr and his generals and officers
threaten TO resign Schurz should be assigned 10 the
Best German brigade. ID said that the President
pressed desire that this should be done for Schurz.
The order gwen 70 General stahsl At the battle Of Cross
Keys construed slight 10 Benksr, who with
As Second brigade In the rear and not Informed
q the movement At noon Ssahsl's brigade had
Been nearly cut to pieces. Blsnksr, hearing or the
,xout, appeared in the Geld, without order from
fremont, who b said 70 have appeared quite
.AswiIdsrsd. BE threw forward his Third brigade 70
stop the rebels pursuing Stahs and placed batteries In
pesiion whore whole regiments Of rsbss Gould be fred
Sh Towards four o'clock r. N. the enemy falling
back Benksr had brought the Second brigade In posi-
Sion. It would have been easy matter to beat Jackson
~ his troops utterly exhausted had not Fremont
ordered him TO fall back Immediately, and
lsavs the battle held with dead and wounded in the
possession Of the enemy. Fremont has mot men.
aiensd In his dispatches Of Blenksr who
IN the thskest OF the battle though the latter BY this
unauthorized advance 10 said 10 have saved the army
General Bsnke intends resign the government does
not do him justice and his officers threaten 70 do the
Same.
REVIEW OF THE NEW YORK sEvKNrY.rIRsT.
The New York Seventy FIRST, which forms part Of
Cen surss' brigade, reviewed this afternoon By
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS.
Ths following deaths are reported
". Houshton, Co. A, Forty ninth New York
J. A. English, Co. 9, Fifty second Pennsylvsna
q. A. Brown, Co f, Ninth New York cavalry
y. Means, Co. A, One Hundred and Fifth PsnnsyvAnia
Jno. Ncrthrup, Co. X. Seventy ssventh New York.
VIM Estess, Go. D. Fifth South Carolina
NAVAL Orders AND APPOINTMENTS.
Paymastsr George Lawrence has been ordered 70 the
tunboat Connaugh. Assistant Paymaster Edward Bellows
has been ordered 70 gunboas Sonora Albert G. Pembs
has been appointed Acting First Assistant Engincsr and
ordered to the steam sloop Gspse
RAISING sUNEEN WAR VESSELS.
Ths Navy Department has rspudatsd the interference
of The War Department regard 10 the sunksn vessels
In the Norfolk harbor and James river.
made to-day for the raising of these vessels. II
gvsn Thos T. Wells OF Boston, the inventor OF sub
marine armor.
CONSULAR RECOGNITION.
The President has recognized Baron Wonder Osisi
saeksn Counsellor &c. as Consul General Of Russia at
New York ..-.
THE MILITARY GOVERNOR on SOUTH cAHoLNA.
General Saxton, Military Governor OF South Carolina,
viii leave for Port Royal Rsxt week.
'eEfURAL LEES HOUSE DEVOTED TO HOSPITAL Pun.
nEsM8 POSES.
The Secretary Of War, In response 70 the resolution
~ The House, says that be directed BY the President to
dnfOrm that body rhat measures have been taken 70
appropriate for hospital purposes for the benefit our
soldiers, General Lees mansion house and premises
THIRTY.SEvENTH CON0RDsS.
- FIRST SESSION.
v,gas Senate.