The New York herald., 1863-07-30


THE SITUATION.
There is nothing Of Importance from the Army
Of the Potomac to-day. From the Mississippi val
ley no change of affairs is reported.
From the Richmond papers Of the 9th we learn
that gold is worth sll to the dollar in the rebel
capital. The people Of Savannah are trembling
with fear Of On invasion. The Mayor of the city
has issued . proclamation requesting all residents
to organize for home defence, and all managers Of
stores. workshops and other places Of business to
close them at two O'Clock on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, for the purpose of drill. He
directs that an enrolment be made of every man in
the city capable Of bearing arms in its defence.
Some doubt is thrown upon the regularity of the
rebel General Morgan's surrender. II appears that
the officer to whom he surrendered-Capta
Burbridge-is reported not be q regular militia
officer. and that Colonel Shackleford conse-
Quently refuses to recognize the terms of tho
surrender, and the probability is that General
Morgan will be taken care of in the Ohio peni-
tentiary Of Columbus. II il thought that the
advance the rebel forces into Kentucky, which
we announced yesterday, was made by Colonel
Pcgram under the impression that Morgan's
troops were still fourishing in their raid in Ohio
and that he was Fastening to assist them. We
have nothing later concerning the movement of
the rebels on Lexington.
Some important communications relative to the
A~,e ;v, hox, 4
yocatc General Waterbury,, of Governor Seymour's
btaf and the authorities at Washington, including
the President, Colonel Fry, and Mr.. Kennedy,
head Of the Census Bureau. II il said that Col.
Fry admitted that the enrolment appeared to be
excessive in the city Of New York, as compared
with many Of the counties, but partially explained
this by showing that in New York city all names
have been twice enrolled, first at the fac
tories and places of business, and again at the
residences. Several other explanations were
made, which tended to show an anxiety to remove
impressions Of unfairness and political trickery
which have gained ground here. and which minis
tered 40 much to the creation OF the recent riots
From Mr.. Kennedy Judge Waterbury has obtained
valuable and reliable census statistics which will
greatly aid in the work Of making out correct
conscrption should the government persist in en-
forcing the measure.
We have further intelligence Of the doings Of the
Ssbcl privateer Florida by the arrival Of the brig
da. which she left on the 72d inst. The Florida
was then there taking In coal. II is ascsrtained
by the statements Of the captain Of the Freeman
Ahat II was the Florida which chased the United
ago 10 within about fifty miles Of New
York. She arrived ut Bermuda on the lsth.
She anchored at first outside, and on tho following
day was permitted to enter the harbor. She So
luted the British flag and the salute was returned.
A considerable interchange Of civilities has taken
place between tho officers Of the Florida and tho
shore. The papers tsem with communications
lauda,cry Of the craft, officers and crew. Since
Che advices Of the 18th the Florida has destroyed
twelve other vessels. The name Of one only 10
giveu-the brig William y. Nash.
MISCELLANEOUS NEwn
rcquisition Tor Especial meeting Of the Board
Of Councilman, to be held on Monday next, At two
O'Clock, has already received number OF sirna.
cures. The Conscripton ordinance, several bills
relating 10 the Street Department, and other mat
tes whio ould not be postponed until after ths
hummer vacation, will then be acted on.
4 The Emigration Commissioners met yesteyaev
but no business OF special interest," came up. m
pumber Of emlsrsats landed here last week wa.