The subjoined summary is made up from Northern papers of the 4th instant:
Stanton's War bulletin.
Stanton sends the following bulletin to General Dix:No later intelligence from Atlanta than my telegram of last night has been received. The telegraph lines between Nashville and Chattanooga were broken last night by Wheeler, and we have nothing south of Nashville to-day. This accounts for the absence of later information from Atlanta.
No doubt is entertained here of the correctness of the reports received last night, which came from two independent sources, besides the official dispatch of General Slocum.
An official report this evening from Nashville states that the damage done by Wheeler to the railroad will be speedily repaired, and that Wheeler had retreated. General Rossean is in pursuit.
In an engagement between Rosseau's and Wheeler's forces, the rebel General Kelly was mortally wounded, and is in our hands.
A telegram from General Sheridan states that Early has retreated up the Shenandoah Valley, and is pursued by Sheridan with his whole army; and that Averill had attacked Vaughan's cavalry and captured twenty wagons, two battle-flags, a number of prisoners and a herd of cattle.
The Northern press on the fall of Atlanta.
As might have been expected, the Northern papers are jubilant over the fall of Atlanta. The military situation is regarded as in the highest degree encouraging, and an early overthrow of the rebellion is anticipated. The New York Herald heads its news thus:Sherman — Fall of Atlanta — Brilliant Strategic Movement of the Union Commander — Hood Hoodwinked — A Battle Fought near East Point--General Hardee Killed--The Rebels Assisting Sherman's Plans — Operations of Wheeler, Forrest and Roddy — Rossean in Close Pursuit of the Cavalry Raiders--Georgia Virtually Redeemed from Rebel Rule — The "So-called" Confederate States Reduced to Three.
Sherman began his move on the night of the 26th with twenty days rations. Slocum was left a corps of observation, whilst the other six corps went on the flank movement. Editorially, the Herald says the rebel plan is now to make the longest fight possible in their entrenched position.
Jeff. Davis (says the Herald) has done all that he can do, and the Confederacy now only awaits to see what Vallandigham can do. It also says the rebel armies are worn out, and a contemptible crowd of nerveless old men and barefooted boys are the principal reliance for the defence of certain points in the Confederacy.
In noticing the capture of Atlanta, the Washington Chronicle says, editorially:
‘ Sherman is not driven from Atlanta. His communications have not been destroyed. His army is not compelled to fall back, starving and demoralized, before the exultant foe. Copperhead prediction and rebel hope are alike gloriously annihilated, for the flag of the Union at last floats in triumph over the great central workshop of the Southern Confederacy. The main objective point of the brilliant campaign of Sherman has been achieved. Not in vain has the blood of our martyrs been spilled. Not in vain has the valor of our heroes consecrated many a well fought field. The veterans who have hewn their way with their swords from Chattanooga to Atlanta have inflicted a deadly blow on the rebellion, the force of which can neither be palliated nor denied. Their onward march was vigorously disputed and most desperately resisted. Every natural advantage was improved; river banks were guarded; passes were defended; mountain heights impregnably fortified; but the skill of our leader, and the heroic gallantry of the rank and file, compelled the successive abandonment of position after position until the city itself loomed up in sight of our victorious legions. Then followed a series of most desperate battles; and the grand courage of the enemy commanded admiration, though it could not command success. The prize for which they fought is in our hands.
’ Our triumph is complete. The rebels evacuated this morning at 3 o'clock, and ere long the tramp of Sherman's heroes resounded through the streets.--We have not yet the particulars, but there is not doubt of the fact of which Secretary Stanton has had the gratifying duty of assuring the public. As the intelligence of this event is flashed over the wires and borne through the mails, it will awaken a burst of exultation in every loyal bosom; for the dullest will not fail to hail it as a most promising augury of the impending triumph of order over anarchy, of the right over violence, of the Union over a doomed and almost exhausted rebellion.
The Army of the Potomac.
The Chronicle says that information from the Army of the Potomac is to the effect that nothing has transpired for some days past. Picket firing is indulged on parts of the line at night, but almost entirely ceases during the day.General Meade left the front on Thursday evening on a ten days leave. General Parke, being at present the ranking officer in the army, assumes command in General Meade's absence.
General M'Clellan at home.
[From the Newark (New Jersey) Advertiser, September 1.] The usually quiet town of Orange was quite animated yesterday on the announcement of the nomination of General McClellan, who has recently become a resident on the mountain just back of the town. The event of his nomination at Chicago was announced by a salute, which was fired in front of the Park House. As night approached, the streets become thronged with people, who soon began to move in the direction of General McClellan's mountain home. About 9 o'clock quite a procession, including a number of citizens of Newark, accompanied by Rubsam's band, started for the house, which they reached about ten o'clock. General McClellan was there entertaining some personal friends, and the cottage was immediately surrounded by a clamorous crowd. The band struck up a serenade of spirited music, and a speech of congratulation was made by Mr. E. L. Foote, of Orange. Loud calls were then made for the General, who was finally induced to appear and make a few informal remarks in acknowledgment of the compliment paid him.-- He said he did not believe they expected a speech from him, nor did he feel disposed to make any extended remarks at this time. The events of the day were entirely too new, and he could scarcely realize the position in which he had been placed. After again thanking them for the compliment of their visit, the General withdrew amid the cheers of the assembly and the music of the band. A number of friends accompanied him into the house and were hospitably entertained.It is understood that he will be waited upon this evening by a delegation from New York, accompanied by Dodsworth's band.
Gold.
Gold in New York, on the 3d, was quoted at 241½
