The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-07
THE SITUATION.


Nothing dednite a. to the result Of General Kpatrcks
raid towards Richmond has yet reached When his
troops arrived at Fredericks Hail. 1t is reported that
General Leo just starting train for Gordonsvle
end oay escaped capture by being
81 General Kipatricks troops The supplies Of the rebels
sad TO be sarfuy reduced by the destruction the
bridges and railroads accomplished by Fitzpatrick Forces
The fact that Tho mills. and other sources which
sstaia food. have been destroyed II is regarded IN
Washington that General Fitzpatrick has accomplished all
chat VA expected Of his expedition.
Gsserai Meade returned 70 the Army OF the Potomac
yesterday Tho object OF his visit 10 Washington said
reorganization the different corps
der his command.
Inc news from the Department OF West Virginia
reports that the cavalry scouting expedition
feadisoa county, under command OF Lieutenant Colonel
Root. of The Fifteenth New YORK cavalry returned yes
Gsrday No enemy appears TO be In force In that neigh
borhood. ssvera small guerilla parties ned the ap
proAoh Of forces. The expedition edectually de.
stroyed tho satpetrs works south Of Franklin in Pende
con county.
Another scouting party had a slight skirmish near
Noorneld, capturing some few Of McNeil's cavalry.
No reliable Information Of General Snerman's move
meots has been received at vcksburg up to the 27th
ult., for week before All reports OF his being at
vicksburg the oath entirely false. Neither
no at Jackson about that time. General Mcpherson's
corps there. II lie reported from General Grants
front that there likelihood OF any lighting taking
place tbere for some time
From East Tennessee learn that scouts report that
Longstreet has sent his wagon trains to Richmond by
railroad and has used the horses and mules to mount his
men. Tho rebel cavalry is still securing theIcountry
east Of Knoxville A raid by the famous Morgan upon
the railroad communicate ns with Chattanooga
pected.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
An election will be held throughout this State to.mor.
row, accordance with the provision Of the present
Legislature 70 decide whether the State constitution shall
Do amended allow citizens OF the State In the
tonAi army and navy TO vote the Of
various elections. The polls will open at sunrise and
CLOSE sunset and will be conducted 10 the usual
nor regular polling places each election district
The tickets will read thus-"For the proposed amend
allowing absent electors in the military service Of
the United States 10 vote" "Aganst the proposed
amendment allowing absent electors In the military
vice Of the United States to vote.n
Tue steamship Ocean Queen arrived this port yester.
day from Aspnwa which place she lon on the 18th ult
BY her arrival NO have later news from Central and
eouth America the details OF which, though interesting
Of no groat importance There appear DO no late
Of consequence the part OF the beigoreut
forces either side 10 Mosqusras revived republic Of
the United States Of Colombia. The proposal for Q con-
Gre Lima Of representatives, OF the various American
republics was growing In favor The Ocean Queen
brought 70 this port half million California gold
We have news from Havana 10 the LIST inst. Am ng
che items particular interest b the passage OF the
famous Santa through that place, route from
Thomas, west indies, 70 his native Mexico There had
bcsa another trng engagement between the nsurssnt
Donincsns and the Spanish troops, In which the latter
are reported, usual, to have been the viotors.
er&nsb war vessel had captured OF the port Of Monte
ors schooner laden with salt intended for the Domni
cana
the re-eslistsd men Of the Forty-eightb New York
voius,ecrs. who have been home furlough for the
pas, month yesterday Fort Schuyler, their fur
i'~sa having expired Those veterans are under com
nsnd Of Lieutenant Strickland and expect 10
teave Tor their old q gallant exploits In General
0smores department
Tss cheerful. brscins weather Of yesterday induced
sauoer o. persons 70 visit Park and both the drives
end the walks were VERY ivoy The progress Of spr,nr
= planly manifested IN the change o, the colo, Of ,he
swarl which, from brownsh yellow, has turnsd 20 :
bright Grcsn. Further donations to tho Park have bs.n
received. ist q which will be published 10 a re. davs
shsrs was general bucyancy ir the markets for mer.
Aasllss Saturday, and both imported and domestic
srsasass svssht full prices Tue gold tended 10
SAaass ~ vssws u boldsrs materially.