The New York herald., 1864-08-27
THE SITUATION.

THE SITUATION.
The absence OF incidents in the army generally be-
tokens no evidence Of progress. Affairs iu General
Grants army do not present any very features. His
lioe has been extended the left TO distance OF
nearly miles and the railroad Reams station
is securely held The enemy makes 20 appearance in
front OF our left. er
General Custer who supposed to be cut of in
General Torberts operations OF Sherdans army has
turned safely to camp The enemy attempted attack
wlliamsport on Thursday, but were handsomely
beaten by General Averlls command General Sheridan
Is constantly engaged making "Reminiscences which
>'-mishes occur with the enemy; but no mate
"0eVe % Gay semo-. can be recounted.
.o. nsA' Atlanta BY cener1rsisns ss details Of the
Iutey secure
The account which publish in another column from
our special correspondent relating to the late action Of
Admiral Farragut in Mobile Bay win be found intensely
Interesting and comprehensive The victory in Mobile
Bay well described throughout from the first inception
OF the movement 70 its triumphant close.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
special meeting OF the Board Of supervis took
place yesterday. The Tar Commissioners sent in com
nuncaton stating that the tax rolls are ready COR con-
hrmaton aDd endorsing tabular statement the vaua.
zion Of the city OF New the years 1893 and 1854
showing be total value and personal estate
at present TO be s634 s4oan increase in the past
year OF $40 SAC, ,3a7.
meeting Of metal workers OF this city called by the
Aecx~
ISL Bowey, TO arrange for meeting Of the trade
Those present formed themselves into committee Q,
soe whole sod adjourned TO Monday evening, September
8, ai the locality.
Franz Muller, the charged with the murder OF
Mr. Briggs on the 9th OF July lsst railway car uear
london. wac Yesterday brought up charge Of United
s ates Deputy Marshal for examinations before United
States Commissioner Newton. The court room was
densely crowded and great interest manifested in the
proceedings After some delay, in consequence or tho
absence OF counsel assigned for the defence on the pre-
vous day the prisoner stated that expected his sister
In court, whea he would ne prepared make some or
rangements for his defence In answer 10 the Commits
soper be further stated that his sister had come 70 this
country alone, md he present ignorant Of her
The Court then assigned counsel for bis defence
and the proceeded with. The two English
police inspectors, Tanner and Kerressey Mr. Death the
jeweler Mathews the cabman; Inspector Clarke OF tho
London detective force, aud Detective Temann this
city. examined behalf or the British govern
ment Al tho conclusion Of their evidence the case was
adjourned till eleven O'Clock this morniug.
Yesterday United States Commissioner Osborn delv.
cred his written opinion the United States
agans, Mr.. John Arlsly, editor OF the Metropolitan
Record charged with incting one Seymour and others
80 resist the draft" The opinion Is TO effect that
while il admits the fact that tue language complained Of
eSlbodied 10 the obnoxious articles calculated ito
emoarass and distract tie plans and OF the ad
mnisErAtion, creating hostility and enmty 10 ali public
acts which nis from the head or the govern
meni yet resistance TO the draft only properly be
charged against persrn when shall counsel another
10 resist the draft wbl the is in operation.
The Commissioner therefore decided tbat defendant
Is properly held the complaint" be there
upon discharge.
In the o. Godfrey "a Brgno an order or arrest
got against yesterday TO prevent
him from eav,g IN the European day. Judge
Barnard discharged the writ however, for the reason
that Brie1o had yrescg .vea ooads n the attachment
case ample security for the full amount OF the
claim. rcrE
The commercial status was unchanged yesterday,
though even less business than usua dcne. The
settling Of gold from 25s 10 about 25s has ren.
dered holders less tenacious extreme prices aud
commodities have sold lower Trade wss almost al
stand, and the aggregate busiasss extremely sla
Cotton was ncmiaaily lower. Petroleum was dun hut
nomInally unchanged On Change -four advanced Ioc
l5c Wheat ard corr were Ic &c. higher. oa.s
dull and droopiug. The pork market decidedly
higher, with an active demand 8cef que,. Lard ac.ive
and arm whiskey dal aud lower Freights decidedly
lower and dull
The Peace Question In the soush-Th.