The New York herald., 1863-07-16
THE SITUATION.

The particulars which we receive from the Army
of the Potomac afford additional evidence that,
with the exception of the capture of 800 rebels,
which we announced yesterday, the whole army
got over the Potomac in perfect safety. Not even
a GUN. casson or wheel was left behind as
trophy for General Meades army, 30 complete
ly was the retreat executed. The address
to his army, dated on Saturday, which was
allowed to fall into the hands of General Kilpa-
trick at Hagerstown, and which indicated his in
tention to risk decisive battle, looks now very
like clever ruse Of General Lee to deceive our
generals while he was passing his army securely
into Virginia, whittier all his valuable trains Of
stores, ammunition and rich plunder had preceded
him.
The surrender Of Port Hudson is absolutely
confirmed. 1t was unconditional. A despatch
from General Banks to General Grant, dated on
the Sth inst, announces the fact The garrison
capituated that afternoon, and General Banks
army was to enter the place at seven O'Clock the
next morning.
General Forey, in his report of the capture OF
Puebla says to Napoleon:-The enemy have al
legged in order to explain the surrender of the
city, that they no longer had any provisions or
ammunition. That is not correct The city still
had important resources and great quantity of
ammunition There have remained in our hands
one hundred ard fifty pieces of artillery in good
condition, and arms and ammunition in great
quantity.
The Discussion Of June q asserts that the
Spanish government is about to recognize the
Southern conlederacy; but other journals Of the
city cast doubt on the affirmation.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The British brig Alice, Captain Atwood, from
savanilla, arrived at this port yesterday morn
ing, bringing dates to June 20. Freights
tor Europe were f5 per ton for tobacco,
and corresponding prices for other articles.
The steamer Ogden, Campbell, was lost on the
Gagdalena, above Honda, on the 2Oth Of June.
The country is in comparative state of quietness,
yet fears were entertained Of some trouble arising
between the church and government, in conse-
quence of appropriating the church moneys for the
benefit Of the country. At Antiocha the people
had taken up arms.
fight took place on the 7th inst. between
Col. Jacobs cavalry and portion Of the rebel
Morgan's command, between Marrowbone and
huntsville, In Cumberland county, Kentucky, in
which our troops lost one killed and six wounded.
Thomas Morgan, younger brother Of the rebel
John Morgan, was shot through the heart in the
battle OF Lebanon, and instantly killed.
The Evansville Journal says it is estimated tina,
seventy.hve thousand persons are now under arms
in Indiana, and are making towards the rebe
troops under John Morgan.
Parson Brovnlow, who holds the Office Of assist
ant special agent of the Treasury Department,
at loggerheads with the military authorities q
Nashville. The Parson gives permits for goods I
be taken out Of the city, and the Provost Marsha
orders the pickets to refuse to let them pass.
Dispatches from Paris, received in Vienna Q
the I'd Of July, state that Napoleon had "irrevo
caby" determined to recognize the rebel confede
racy, even without the cooperation of England
An invitation will be made TO the Cabinet in Wasl
ington to agree to an armistise. This will be |
such " decisive form" that ii must be either re
jected or accepted II rejected, the recognition
it is said will follow. The Emperor however
hoped that England would aid France, at least 81
far as to the proposal of the arnisticc.
Wall street quiet aud almost deserted yesterday In
consequence of the d.turbance The market how
ever, very nrm and gold fell, the news 127
Exchange was lso l4i. Money very easy indeed
The markets all descriptions or produce and mcr
chaadse yesterday extremely dull, aud the few &C
tua changes in prices, particularly Of oreadstus ant
provisions, were decidedly in favor Of purchasers.
The trustees Of the Produce Exchange yeeterda
frightened into the adoption Of resolution to chose Tho
doors Of that institution during the prevalence OF the dis
turbances In this city, and promptly compeie
TO abandon this design by the protest Of tn
merchants doing business tho main noor.