The New York herald., 1863-09-03
TRIPLE SH EFT.
New York. Thursday. September 3. 1868.
THE SITUATION.


President Lincoln's letter, which is published
in another column, may be regarded as an evi-
dence that Mr.. Lincoln is desirous Of ending the
war by some concatory measure towards the
South. 1t will be noticed that he carefully re-
frains from committing himself against any mca-
sure Of accommodation. The implication through
out the whole document is that if compromise was
possble-evcn if the rebel government should
indicate its willingness to accept terms-it
would find Mr.. Lincoln not only eager and willing
to offer them terms, but in the language Of Mr..
Seward at Buffalo. he would "kill the fatted calr'
upon their return to the Union. The sentiments in
this document substantiate the statement in the
HERALD despatch from Washington on Tues
day last-that Mr.. Lincoln has procla-
nation in readiness to be issued either upon
the fall of Charleston or some other equally
signal military successs making an offer Of
amnesty to the South and inviting the return OF
the Southern States to the federal Union. The
letter, as was stated, Is merely feeler, and when
on at Washington there will be some swearing that
will equal that Of 90 our army in Flanders" Mr..
Lincoln's willingness to submit the emancipation
proclamation to the courts is regarded as an
abandonment Of the whole radical programme of
q war Of determination against the South. The
Supreme Court will decide that the emancipation
- - xr.r
there will be an end of the whole matter.
The news from Arkansas is very encouraging.
Gen. Steele reports to the commander of the De-
partment of Missouri, which embraces Arkansas,
that Gen. Davidson has defeated Marmadukes g
cavairy. driving them out Of Brownsville. Gen.
Glover was, ut last accounts in full pursuit Of the
flying rebels. Among those captured by David.
son Is Col. Burbridgc. said to be greater loss to
the rebels than that of the much vauntcd JEFF.
Thompson.
Deserters from Arkansas report at Pilot Knob
that Prices rebel forces were driven across the
Arkansas river on the goth; that Marmadukes 8
command was completely routed; that Generals
Steele and Davidson were in hot pursuit Of the
main rebel force, and that Little Rock was within
the grasp Of the Union troops.
General Gilmore replied to General Beaurc.
CARDS letter the 22d ult, and completely upset
the latters arguments relative to the violation OF
military rules In the bombardment Of Charleston
He contended that General Beauregard had had
f..il l. A.
that time his (Gilmore's) attack upon the dc.
fences had been steadily maintained. the ultimate
object Of which had at no time been doubtful -
He also contended that city having its avenues
In the rear Open whereby the nome .comhatants
could at any time be removed, "had no right to
notice OF an intention Of bombardment. ''
IL any non-combatant had been in danger the
blame rested with General Bcaurcgard who could
and ought 10 have removed them but for fear ,ha,
any such remained In the city, he further suspend.
ed the bomSsrdnent for twen:y.six hours, thus
giving him two clear days notice from the time OF
the reception Of General Gillmore's first communi
cation.
washington ~ very much eSciteu Nv Tue present
time, In consequence Of rumors being afoat o
Ranking movements by Lees army and EXTENSIVE
denominations by the rebel cavalry. a largt
number OF the latter had recently appeared al
Matthews, Cockpit and ship Points along the Poto
mac, and considerable force OF rebels were said
70 be north OF the Rappahannock. below Fred
ricksbarg. f,his be true there is danger oS ,
second blockade OF the Potomac river.
by the arrival Of the Morning star we have New
Orleans news TO the 2I,h uls. There is prospec,
Of active work in this department, as Gen. Rank,
bal been engaged in reviewing the troops. .n,
General Heron. who was about to visit the North
has had his leave Of absence revoked. A valuab,