The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-24
LlTEaFRom THE N0RTH.
Baltimore papers Of the Goth are re-
ceived, and we. make up the following
summary of news from them.


ceived, and we. make up the following
summary Of news from them:
The adyices from Charleston harbor are mn
to Sunday evening last. The postponcmept
Of the assault on Thursday was caused by
some difficulties IN relation TO ammunition
and the severe indispOsition of Gen. Gill
more. At the date of our dispatches the
General had recovered, and 1t was generally
understood that the grand bombartlment
would commence Monday morning
The rebels had removed most of the guns
from the parapet Of the fort, aud the i'm
preston prevailed that they would blow it
up as soon as the assault commenced. The
fact, however, that they had strongly pro-
tected the magazine by piling sand bags on
the wharf against the rear wall, which was
open to the fire from the shore batteries,
seems to conflict with this theory of eyacua-
tiOn.
Admiral Dahlgren had a narrow escape
from being killed by ten-inch shot from
Wagner as he was boarding one of the moni-
tors whilst in action.
The rebels were bnsly at work ON their
new batteries ON James Island, and ii was
supposed would attempt to drive our forces
off Morris Island, Or 10 annoy them SO as TO
interfere with the attack on Sumter
THE DRAFT IN NEW YORK.
Dispatches from New York state that the
draft in the Sixth District is progressing.
There has been no riOtous demonstration in
any part Of the city, nor is any apprehended.
All business is going on as usual. Through
the measures taken Il riot could not certain
ly live one hour either in New York or Brock
lyn. A Thousand names were drawn Wed
nesday. Five regiments Of New England
troops from the Army of the Potomac ar
rived in the North river Tuesday.
FROM THE POTOMAC.
The army Of the Potomac il probably about
to return to position nearer Washington
than it has occupied for some time past.
There is no present prospect of an immediate
resumption of hostilities in Virginia by eth
er side.
TIE ROCHESTER, CONFERENCE.
The conference of politicians of the old
Wing party, at Rochester, lasted three or
four hours. The reported conclusion arrived
at is that the restoration of peace and the
re-establishment Of the Union can only be
brought about by the organization of the
conservative elements of the North upon
platform similar to that Of the Union De
mOcracy Of Kentucky. Letters from Ex
President Fillmore and other distinguished
men were read. About thirty delegates We're
present.
FROM MEXICO.
the City of Mexico, via Acapulco to the :22d
of July. General Forey was issuing DEGREES
daily
The French Mexican newspapers urge the
recognition of the Southern COnfcderacv
The Government paper says the Northern
States are in favor of Juarez, while the Con
tederates are for Mexican monarchy, and
everything looks to the immediate recogni-
ton Of the Coniederacy by Mexico.
The guerilias were fighting ON the road
leading to the city of Mexico. The Mexi-
cans take no prisoners, but slay all they cap
ture They wage 4 war Of extermination
Numerous assassinations had taken place
on the capital of persons sympathizing with
the French.
and and shooting person vino
refused TO take the oath Of allegiance TO the
Emperor.
Mcxicans have been publicly logged for
TO supply quarters to French Otii-
GERS.
One Mexican lady, named Rubio, had re-
ceived two hundred lishes for refusing to
receive French officers into her house. Her
husband offered to pay fine equal to her
making an example of her Doubtless a
Yankee lie.l
THE FUTURE COMMANDER OF THE ARMY OF
TIE POTOMAC.
A correspondent of the New York 7Ti-
bune seems to think that a change in the
command Of the army of the Potomac
shortly may be safely assumed, and
sketches two Generals, one of whom it
is likely will get Meade's place:
Brig. Gen. Warren, commanding the Engi-
no Iapl rt N nt his hann
mated Il Major General by the President. In
conjunction with those of Gen. Hancock his
services were very valuable to Gen. Meade
at the battle Of Gettysburg Both were fire.
quently with him during the fight, and both
contributed much to the result by their judg
ment and valuable suggestions.
In the panorama of Commanding Generals
which this army exhibits, OF course we are
to expect thar Gen. Meade will one day be
relieved. In that case, either Hancock or
Warren may succeed him. Banks is also
spoken OF. Warren, though mentioned as 4
first class engineer, and an officer generally
capable, having a small command, and being
circumscribed in his sphere, is little known
beyond the limited circle of headquarters
He graduated at West Point, and com
menced the war as Lieutenant Colonel Of
the 5th New York. Hancock, on the con-
trary, is known and admired by the army at
large, and more especially for his magnificent
management OF the I'd corps during The Get
tysburw fight. Though long Il brilliant di
vision commander in its organization, he
had but recently taken command Of the
corps. and astonished the officers by his origi-
nal and splendid generalship. In addition
to his military genius, Hancock is strikingly
polished and courtly in manners, aud model
OF rich manhood. Being absorbed by his
profession, he gave little heed to politics be-
fore the rebellion, but has since ever been
ready to acqIiesee in the policy OF the Gov
ernment.
We have now Major Generals at the head
of the cavalry and engineering departments.
Why not of the artillery? Of this, Brig
Gen. Hunt has long been the efficient head.
During the Hooker dynasty, his power was
much abridged from personal motives, and
the result was seen i'll the terrible disorgani-
cation Of the artillery at Charlottesville.
He has been accused of lingering fondness
for slavery, but his disease is OF very mid
type. and he is none the less an accomplished
soldier and gentleman.
THE RETALIATION CAsE-ANOTHER LETTER
FROM SAWYER.
The following letter from Captain Saw
yer, now under sentence Of death in the
Libby, TO Mr.. Joseph S. Leach, of Cape
May, n. j., is published in the Baltimore
papers
LIBBY PRIsoN, RICHMOND, Va,
August ~, 1868.
lfu Dear Friend: You must have heard o
nv solemn condition before this time, but
notwithstanding, win give you the partieu
lars. was severely wounded and taker
prisoner on the 9Th of June, near Brandy
Station, Virginia, and arrived in Richmond