The Daily Dispatch: July 27, 1863., [Electronic resource]

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We have received, through the signal corps' files of New York papers of the 23rd instant. We make up the following summary of their contents:

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The late Riots — the conscription.

There is not much in the New York papers about the draft, but what there is pretty clearly shows that the draft is not to be allowed to put men into the army. A good deal of exemption money will be paid, but no men furnished. In the 10th New York district the Provost Marshal has published a card to the public, assuring them that the draft will not be proceeded with.

In Westchester, N. Y., a public meeting has resolved "that no man shall be permitted to leave Westchester county for the seat of war, unless he shall go voluntarily, cheerfully, and with a heart for the work." The man who offered the resolution was a prominent Republican. The Brooklyn (N. Y.) City Council has appropriated $500,000 to exempt 1,666 men. --The Governor of New Jersey has so "modified the order for drafting, with the consent of the U. S. Government," that volunteering will be continued in that State, and no draft will be had. In Hartford, Ct., 1,127 men have been drafted. A meeting of the citizens is called for Thursday next to consider the propriety of voting an appropriation sufficient to pay for the exemption of all.

The drafting proceeded quietly in Philadelphia on the 21st, and 2,090 men were drafted. It was decided that a negro substitute may go in for a drafted negro, but not for a white man. Thirteen Roman Catholic priests have been drawn so far in Pennsylvania. Their congregations paid for their exemptions.

In Boston two sons of Edward Everett have been drawn and intend to serve in person. The New Bedford Mercury says that their father will pursue the same course, if he is drawn.

The 69th N. Y. regiment has arrived in New York to enforce the draft, which, it is said, will be recommence "soon"--that is, says the New York World, in a week or two.

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The pursuit of Gen. Morgan--large numbers of his men reported to be captured — the Yankees Hope to Bag him.

The Western papers have a great many different accounts of Gen. Morgan's march out of Indiana and his movements to escape. We give some of them, which will show some truth and a good deal of lying. The Cincinnati Gazette, of the 21st inst., says:

‘ Gen. Burnside received a dispatch yesterday forenoon, announcing that one hundred and fifteen of Morgan's men had surrendered to a force of only twenty of our men. Another dispatch announced the capture of Basil Duke, the head and brains of Morgan's command.--Last evening, about 6 o'clock, a dispatch to Gen. Burnside announced that two companies of militia had captured 71 of Morgan's men. A squad of 500 of Morgan's men, in attempting to cross the river last evening after dark, between Gallipolis and Pomeroy, were captured by the 1st Kentucky regiment.

’ So far we have taken about 2,500 of Morgan's men prisoners. We have captured all his artillery, some 3,000 horses, large numbers of pistols, revolvers, carbines, and accoutrements. We have killed of Morgan's officers, Cols Chenault and Thomas Morgan, and have captured Colonels Basil Duke, Dick Morgan, Ward, Ashton, and Grigsley. We have also killed nearly 300 of his men. The prospects are decidedly favorable that Morgan's entire force will be captured."

The Cincinnati Enquirer, of the 18th, states that a heavy detachment of his column, under Morgan himself, penetrated the State as far South as Oak Hill, where they encountered a considerable body of militia, and were forced to retire back to Jackson. Another detachment had a skirmish between Hamden and Jackson, and were also forced to retire back to Jackson. On the evening of the 17th Morgan was making an effort to reach the river to cross at the head of Burlington island, under cover of the night.

The Gazette, of the 20th, says: ‘"Morgan finding himself in close quarters, sent out scouts to find a crossing near Burlington, as this was the only ford left him that he could possibly reach. On learning that the ford was guarded by gunboats, and we had a strong force of sharpshooters on the island, Morgan broke up his command and they separated, each squad to take care of itself. One squad broke for the crossing at Burlington, followed by the battery of six pieces which Morgan brought with him. As soon as the rebels approached the river they were opened upon by the gunboats, and one hundred and fifty were killed and drowned. Our cavalry made a dash upon the force in charge of the battery and captured the whole six pieces, and killed a number of rebels. In the skirmish we lost six or seven killed. The rest of this force were repulsed and driven back."’

The following was received at Gen. Burnside's headquarters, in Cincinnati:

Headquarters U. S. Forces,
In the Field, Geiger's Creek,
July 20, 9 P. M.
Lieutenant Colonel Richmond, A. A. G:

We chased Morgan and his command over fifty miles to-day. After heavy skirmishing for six or seven miles between the 45th Ohio, of Col. Wolford's brigade, which was in the advance, and the enemy, we succeeded in bringing the enemy to a stand about 5 o'clock this afternoon, when a fight ensued, which lasted an hour, when the rebels fled, taking refuge upon a very high bluff. I sent a flag of truce demanding an immediate surrender of Morgan and his command. The flag was received by Col. Coleman and other officers, who came down and asked a personal interview. --They asked an hour for consultation. I granted forty minutes, in which time the command, excepting Morgan, who deserted his command, taking with him a very small squad, surrendered. It was my understanding that Morgan himself had surrendered, and I learn it was the understanding of Morgan's officers and men.

The number of killed and wounded is inconsiderable; the number of prisoners between one thousand and fifteen hundred, including a large number of Colonels, Majors, and line officers. I captured between six and seven hundred prisoners yesterday. I think I will capture Morgan himself to-morrow.

Shackelford, Brig. Gen.

U. S. Steamer Moore,
Above Burlington Island, July 19.
The following telegram is published. Hon. G. Welles, Sec'y Navy:

After chasing Morgan nearly five hundred miles I at last met him on the river at this point, and engaged and drove him back, capturing two pieces of his artillery. He abandoned the rest to Gen. Judah. The enemy broke in confusion from the bank and left his wagon train, many horses and small arms in my possession.

Since writing the above I followed further up the river, met another portion of Morgan's force, fording 14 miles above, shelled and drove them back. Several were killed, 25 or 30 wounded, and 20 horses captured. I have but two men wounded slightly. Our shell and shrapnel created great confusion in the rebel ranks, killing and wounding many.

Leroy Fitch, Lt com'g.

Morgan's artillery and about 2,500 prisoners, including Basil Duke, are expected to arrive here to-day.

Burnside, in transmitting Shackelford's report to Halleck, says:

‘ "We have strong hopes of being able to capture Morgan and the remaining portion of his forces, thus wiping out this band."

’ Cincinnati, July 22.--Morgan, with about 500 men, encamped near McArthur, Vinton county, last night. This morning he was within a mile of Vinton, on the Marietta and Cincinnati railroad.

Major McCook, father of Major-General McCook, died at Pomeroy yesterday, from the effects of wounds received at Burlington island.

Cincinnati, July 22nd.--Morgan passed through Nelsonville, Athens county, at ten o'clock this morning. Our forces are close be- hind him. The Commercial's Columbus special says:

‘ After perambulating Athens county, Morgan took a southerly direction, crossing Washington county and the Muskingum river, in the direction of McConnelleville, with the evident intention to gain a point on the river above gunboat navigation, and cross into Virginia.--The authorities have made such arrangements as will effectually checkmate and capture his bands.

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The capitulation of Port Hudson — official correspondence — terms of capitulation.

The Herald, of the 22d, contains the correspondence between Gens. Gardner and Banks in reference to the surrender of Port Hudson, as follows:

Headqr's Port Hudson, La., July 7th, 1863.
General:

Having received information from your troops that Vicksburg has been surrendered, I make this communication to ask you to give me the official assurance whether this is true or not; and if true, I ask for a cessation of hostilities, with a view to the consideration of terms for surrendering this position.

I am, General, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Frank Gardner, Maj. Gen'l.

To Maj. Gen. Banks, Commd'g U. S. Forces, near Port Hudson.

In reply to this communication Gen. Banks, sent to Gen. Gardner a copy of the official dispatch of Gen. Grant, announcing the fall of Vicksburg; but declined a cessation of hostilities to consider terms for the surrender of Port Hudson. After receiving this dispatch, Gen. Gardner transmitted the following note to Gen. Banks:

Port Hudson, July 8th, 1863.

General:--I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of this date, giving a copy of an official communication from Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, U. S. Army, announcing the surrender of Vicksburg.

Having defended this position as long as I deem my duty requires, I am willing to surrender to you, and will appoint a commission of three officers to meet a similar commission appointed by yourself, at 9 o'clock this morning, for the purpose of agreeing upon and drawing up the terms of surrender, and for that purpose I ask for a cessation of hostilities. Will you please designate a point outside of my breastworks where the meeting shall be held for this purpose.

I am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,

Frank Gardner, Maj.-Gen.
Commd'g U. S. Forces.

the articles of capitulation proposed between the Commissioners on the part of the garrison and the forces of the United States before said place, July 8th, 1863, are as follows:

Article 1. Major-Gen. Frank Gardner surrendered to the United States forces under Major-General Banks the place of Port Hudson and its dependencies, with its garrison, armament, munitions, public funds, materiel of war, in the condition as nearly as may be in which they were at the hour of cessation of hostilities, namely: 6 o'clock A. M., July 8th, 1863.

Article 2. The surrender stipulated in article first is qualified by no conditions, save that the officers and enlisted men composing the garrison shall receive the treatment due to prisoners of war, according to the usages of civilized warfare.

3. All private property of officers and enlisted men shall be inspected and left to their respective owners.

4. The position of Port Hudson shall be occupied to-morrow, at 7 o'clock A. M., by the forces of the United States, and its garrison received as prisoners of war by such General officers of the United States service as may be designated by Major Gen. Banks, with the ordinary formalities of rendition. The Confederate troops will be drawn up in line, officers in their positions, right of the line resting on the prairie south of the railroad depot, the left extending in the direction of the village of Port Hudson. The arms and colors will be piled conveniently, and will be received by the officers of the United States.

5. The sick and wounded of the garrison will be cared for by the authorities of the United States, assisted, it desired, by either party of the medical officers of the garrison.

[Approved,] N. P. Banks, Maj.-Gen.,
[Approved,] Frank Gardner, Maj.-Gen.

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The Armies of Gens. Meade and Lee--the coming campaign in Virginia.

A dispatch, dated the 21st at Hagerstown, Md., reports General Lee to be checked by the Federal at Banker Hill, they having gotten in his rear. General Averill is reported to be "feeling" Gen. Lee's westerly line of retreat. Gens. Ewell and Hood are reported to be within 13 miles of Williamsport, Md. The Confederate pickets have a front extending from Hedgesville, seven miles from Martinsburg, to the Shenandoah river, eight miles from Harper's Ferry.

The New York Times has an editorial on the "New Campaign in Virginia" The following is an extract from it:

The information which we, as yet, have both as regards Lee's position and line of retreat, and Meade's line of advance, is too scanty to enable one to forecast the nature of the coming campaign. The character of the great chess board is so well understood, however, that a few moves must reveal the general aspect of the grand game.

In an advance on an enemy moving by the Shenandoah Valley, we have the choice of two lines, and only two. We can move either to the right or to the left of the Blue Ridge mountains. If we move by the right the advance becomes a mere following after the enemy. The chances of overtaking him — he moving towards his base, we from ours — are slender; but should the enemy determine to make a stand the line of the Opequon creek from Charlestown to Winchester will afford him three or four capital positions.

If on the other hand it is determined to move by the left, that is, East of the Blue Ridge mountains, it becomes, on our part, a strategic manœuvre to seize the lower gap through which the rebel army must debouch to cover its communication by way of Culpeper and Gordonsville. If we take Culpeper or Gordonsville, as what military writers call the "objective point," (and it is evident Lee has to make this in order to cover his line of retreat to Richmond,) it is obvious that a force moving to the east of the Blue Ridge mountains, and hugging that range will be on the shorter line as compared with a force moving down the Shenandoah Valley. Lee's route must be by way of Winchester, Strasburg, and Front Royal, and debauching, to make Culpeper, through Chester Gap or Thornton Gap. We, on the other hand, marching by way of Berlin, Wheatland, and Warrenton, have a direct line. Lee has two sides of a great triangle to describe. Meade has but one.

Previous to the inauguration of the campaign last autumn it was an anxious inquiry with Gen. McClellan which of these two lines of operation he should take. He at first determined to move by the Shenandoah valley, and a reconnaissance in force was even made as far as Charlestown. This line, however, was abandoned and the other chosen. The movement was made rapidly and even brilliantly. McClellan reached Warrenton while Lee's army was still stretched back to Winchester. The delay of ten days which ensued when the change of command was made gave Lee the time required, and when at length Burnside got the head of his column opposite Fredericksburg he found the rebels occupying the line of the Rappahannock.

This line, synonymous with three disastrous failures, we presume, Gen. Meade will avoid altogether. It should never have been chosen. By moving from Warrenton direct on Culpeper C. H. he takes the Rappahannock where it is an insignificant rill affording the rebels no position for defence.

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The War in Mississippi.

The following dispatches from Gen. Grant were received on the 21st at Washington:

Vicksburg, Miss., July 15, 1863.
Major General H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief:

Gen. Sherman has Jackson invested from Pearl river on the north to the river on the south. This has out off many hundred cast from the Confederacy. Gen. Sherman says he has force enough, and feels no apprehension about the result.

Finding Yazoo city was being fortified. I sent Gen. Herron there with his division. He captured several hundred prisoners, one steamboat, five pieces of heavy artillery, and all the public stores fell into our hands. The enemy burnt three steamboats on the approach of the gunboats. The DeKalb was blown up and sunk in fifteen feet of water by the explosion of a torpedo.

Finding that the enemy were crossing cattle for the rebel army at Natchez, and were said to have several thousand there now, I have sent steamboats and troops to collect them, and to destroy their boats and all means of making more.

U. S. Grant,
Major-General Commanding.

Vicksburg, Miss., July 18th, 12 M., 1863.
Major Gen. H. W. Halleck, Gen'l in Chief:

Joe. Johnston evacuated Jackson on the night of the 16th. He is now in full retreat east. Most of his army must perish from heat, lack of water, and general discouragement.

The rebel army paroled here have to a great extent deserted, and scattered over the country in every direction.

Gen. Ransom has gone to Natchez to stop the crossing of cattle for the eastern army. On his arrival he found large numbers had been driven out of the city to be pastured; also, that munitions of war had recently been crossed over to wait for Kirby Smith. He mounted about two hundred of his men and sent in both directions. They captured a number of prisoners and five thousand head of Texas cattle, two thousand head of which have already gone to Gen. Banks. The remainder have been and will be brought here. In Louisiana they captured more prisoners and a number of teams loaded with ammunition. Over two million rounds of musket ammunition were brought back to Natchez with the teams captured, and 268,000, beside artillery ammunition, destroyed.

U. S. Grant,
Major Gen'l Com'g.

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Miscellaneous.

The Yankee authorities of Baltimore have just made a clean sweep of the employees at Barnum's Hotel, on the charge of disloyalty. Those arrested are Jno. W. McDermott, bookkeeper; Jos. Dorsay, chief clerk; Jos. Young and John W. Mills, assistant bookkeepers; Michael Henry, barkeeper; Jno. Kelly, chief barkeeper, and Wm. Leach, the cigar vender.

On Saturday, in Baltimore, Col. Baker's detectives arrested a large number of Col. Fish's detectives upon the charge of receiving bribes from rebel sympathizers. They were placed in the old Capitol at Washington.

Gen. Sickles, accompanied by several members of his staff, left Washington on Wednesday last in a special car for New York city. He was thought sufficiently vigorous to bear the fatigues of the journey.

The Vicksburg correspondent of the New York Times says that "for six weeks very little will be done by Gen. Grant's army," in view of the sickly season and intense heat.

Thurlow Weed, the Abolition editor of the Albany Evening Journal, has contributed $500 for the benefit of the colored people of New York who sustained injury in the late riot.

Gen. Wadsworth, of the Federal army, has tendered his resignation, but the Government, it is said, is unwilling to accept it.

Maj. Gen. Wool and Brig.-Gen. Harney, of the U. S. Army, have been retired from active service by Lincoln.

The Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati, has expelled thirty-three members for refusing to take the oath of allegiance.

The Lincoln Government refused to allow Vallandigham's address to his constituency to be telegraphed from Canada.

Wm. Charles Macready, the great English tragedian, is dead. He was seventy years of age.

Another negro regiment has embarked from Boston for Newbern, N. C.

The monitor Passaic has been sent down to Charleston.