MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1802.
thb war,
Mbs are Wasted !— General Halleok has oom
ipleted his plans for the speedy investment and cap
ture of R etmi' ml, and tbe conquest of peace. His
■oolumns are in position ; hi< roadt have been bo
deoted; his point of oonoentra'ioo has been chosen;
when tbe grand armies -hall meet a* officer of the
proper rank will assume command of the entire
•forces, df whom there can be no jealous feel
ings, and, therefore, success is certain, lihe
a getd general, we believe ho has calculated
all of his choices for success and defeat, and that
he is pic, Rri d f.,r. and equal to, every emergency
that may arise except ooc—the reinforcements.
The President has promised him an army— a now
and effective one—of three hundred thousand men,
on the patriotism of the people, because this has
never failed him in his extremity heretofore. Hal-
Jeok must have, as quickly as possible, an army of oc
cupation and reserve, and wa may add, one of re
inforcement, for the old regiments must not bo
disbanded. For the honor of the country—of the
States from which they come—of their brave dead
and gallant living—let them be filled, and let
them return home after the war with all their
glory In an organized oondition. Some of the
regiments in the Army of the Potomac have near*
ly an officer to every three men. Such regiments
must he disbanded after another ergageraent, unless
Riled up promptly. If our volunteers knew the
real advantages of enlisting in one of the old regi
ments, we think they would sooner enroll their
names in their lists than any new one. The offi
cers have been tried and proved; promotion will be
rapid; old honors will be shared; heroes will be
the associates of the ne» oomers, and the people
will never forget them. Let us all go to work like
brothers, and mahe one grand, final blow, that will
crush the rebellion at onee and quiekly, by filling
up the regiments now in the field. Carry forward
with renewed prowess and oonfidenee the dusty,
faded, battle-marked, and bullet-riddled standards
that were presented to our brave boys during the
dark day a of the rebellion’s history!
The south bank of the James river is again at
tracting attention. It ts the way to Richmond.
The roads from Cabin Point to Petersburg ore ex
cellent ; the land is high and somewhat undulating;
very healthy, and well watered with pure oiesr
brooks and springs. Garysvillo and Prince George
County Court House, on the stage road to Peters
burg, axe in themselves strong positions, and oould
easily he occupied. Newmarket Hill, Friends’ Hill,
and the Stanford Heights overlook and command the
city of Petersburg, the terminus of five important
railroads le&diog South, West, East, and North. At
last accounts all this country was open and clear of
forts or rebel forces in any strength, and it could
be invaded with but small loss. Petersburg once
in our possession, could never be taken from us,
and the fall of Richmond wonld be a foregone con
clusion. Alluding to this matter, a distinguished
naval officer writes to a friend, in this city: “ The
campaign on the Peninsula has only failed from in
numerable, untoward, and unlooked-for circumstan
ces over wbioh none of us could have oontrol. But
for this, the consummation of the plan would have
produced results as grand as the oonoeption and
design of the original soheme. History will do it
justice hereafter.” The plan has not been exe
cuted except in part—it will yet be carried out in
the main. It must succeed, or all military soienoe
will be set down as tomfoolery. The orisis is yet
to oome, but it is nearing us every hour. Fill up
the ranks!
THE NEWS.
We publish tins morning Rev. Dr. Breckinridge’s
account of Us miraculous escape from a band of
guerillas encamped upon his oountry seat in Ken
tucky, which will create a sensation. The Doctor
has another practical proof of the all-snffieieney of
Divine Providence, in earing for the body and
estate as well as the soul.
Tee Hon. L. 0. Turner, of New York, has been
appointed associate judge advocate for the army
around 'Washington, and is charged with the inves
tigation and determination of all oases of State
prisoners and military arrests in tbe Disiriot of Co
lumbia and the adjacent counties of Virginia, and
of all other oases wherein the action of a judge
advocate may be required.
A new gold field has been discovered on the Co
lorado river, some 290 miles east of San Bernar
dino, California, and perhaps 130 above Fort
Yumas. The diggings are eight or ten miles east
of the Colorado, in a coarse gravel, where no water
is near. -A well sunk near it affords drinking water,
which is retailed at 90 cents per gallon. Flour
sells at $7O per 100 pounds, or $l4O per barrel.
The Chicago Tribune, of Tuesday, domes to us
with seven columns and a half of names of ab
sentees, from the Illinois regiments alone. The
whole number we should estimate at about three
thousand—about equal to three fall regiments.
Our news from the Southwest, to-day, is inter
esting and highly important. It seems that the at
tempt to onpture tho rebei iron-clad gunboat Ar
kansas -was a gallant affair, and came very near be
ing a success. Admiral Farragut and Commodore
Davis will he in their glory, as there is evidently
irarm work ahead.
Thb Grenada Appeal, ot July 25th, states that
Major General Magrnderbad loft Richmond to take
command of his department beyond the Mississippi,
and was stopped at Columbia to return and answer
to a charge of having been drank at the late battle,
as well as being a common drunkard.
Tbe Nashua (N. H.) Iron Company has just
finished for the Government a test .plate fifteen feet
long, forty inches wide, four and a half inohes
thick, and weighing ten thousand pounds. This
plate is considered ball-proof, and will put to test
some of tbe new projeetties -which have recently
been invented.
Our letters from Admiral Farragut’s fleet, oft
Vicksburg, from Memphis, the Army of the Poto
mac, the Army of Virginia, New Orleans, and other
important points, are full, and:wiU be found very in
teresting.
Sons milliner girls at work in a frame building
raised upon blocks, at Danbury, Conn., were re
cently tumbled into a confused heap and lively
soreams elicited,, by the struggles of an enraged
cow. The animal got stuck under the building,
and in her struggle to escape she tilted up the
edifice and its contents, first one way and then the
other.
Tan Cincinnati, Hamilton, and Dayton Railroad
Company hag voted $3,000 towards defraying the
expenses of recruiting the 93d Regiment.
Oh Friday last, a Norwegian vessel, having on
board a large number of emigrants, passed through
the Welland canal, en route for the upper lakes.
The model of this transatlantic vessel was exceed
ingly handsome. She is probably the first vessel
from anyof the continental ports of Northern Eu
rope that has navigated our inland waters.
Ax Quincy, 111., up to Saturday evening last,
the volunteer fand, by contribution!, stood at
$3,329:50.
The new* from Nassau, N. P., is tate mid im
portant* It seems that our cruisers there are having
• lively time. The Adriatic has captured an Angle
rebel gunboat lined with cotton, and the Adiron
dack tried her best to make a similar disposal of the
English steamer Herald from Charleston, bound
for Nassau, but did not succeed.
Commodore Wilkes’ James river flotilla was
about to engage the rebel iron-dads from Rich
mond—the New Merrimac, the Rebel, and the Cur
tis Peok—at last advices. We have no fears of the
result being disastrous to the Union gunboats. The
Monitor is a match for the rebel boats atone, and,
with the Salena and ferry boats, the viotory will be
easy and complete.
Lath telegraphic reports from the Army of the'
Potomac give accounts of two important reeon
noissanees—one on the south bank of the James
river, and the oilier northeast from Harrison’s
Landing to Williamsburg, both of which were
entirely successful. .
The Haltte (ocean Steamer) has arrived, and the
Fulton, Illinois, and Cabawba, all ocean steamers,
are immediately expected. They are all to pro
ceed to Harrison’s Landing. They will carry three
thousand troops cash. This signifies, perhaps, a
diversion elsewhere.
The Keystone State has appropriately ut
tered her most Unequivocal sentiments through
her empire agricultural county. . Lancaster
has spoken in tones of thunder. The war
meeting held there on Saturday afternoon was
a vast and..enthusiastic outpouring of the
masses in support of the Administration and of
a war policy vigorous even to the extreme"*-
measures.. Those who have seen the main
public meetings in the State for the last twenty
years confess that this of Lancaster was the most
tremendous, both in numbers and in power,
which the State has witnessed ia that time. Its
tone may be gathered from the proceedings,
of which we publish a full account, and, more
from the fact that very many
amen were enlisted on the ground. The reso
lutions were of the boldest spirit, and gathered
additional force from the fact that they were
presented by Ml. Jakes L. Reynolds, a De
mocrat oflong andhigh standing, and a friend of
JAVKS BUCHANAN tiIIjAXES Buchanan proved
* a renegade to aB truth, probity, and moral and
political decency. What better proof can there
be of the utter cancellation of all mere party
ties, except by tho^e —a miserable few—-win
dare, even in ear midst, to sympatbizecovertly
with Secession? * ,
“At war axd vet at peace,” will b- tbe
verdiot oi history upon the North’s present
position. A-t a war whose geographical ex
panse alone is so enormous that the ordered
movements tracked across it, the marchings
and countermarchings, the involutions of plans
that unroll in symmetric piths upon it, are
as sublime as the star-courses mapped upon
the heavens. At a war oi greater numbers
than were ever btfoie gathered together iu
mortal grapple. At a war that has heavily tax
ed the resources of the richest nation oneirtu.
At a war that has trod gut throngs of lives
like clusters of grapes, and over whose hot
and heavy feet blood has gushed like new wine,
intelligence at war with ignorance; culture
with brutishness; the refinement ot civilization
with the uncouthness and coarseness of barba
rism ; the amenities of life with a savage rude
ness that wonld crush out every grace and
genial adornment of social intercourse; libe
rality oi sentiment with bigotry of opinion;
democracy with aristocracy; lioerty with sla
very; the dawning-glory of the future with the
night oi the past; the world's hopes with the
world’s fears.
There it is—God’s charge against us. Fa
ture peoples shall read it. Nations yet un
born shall curse it or bless it. History shall
hold it aloft for scorn or for worship. A light
shall be flashed upon it that will penetrate its.
remotest particle. Every fact in our favor
won from the blundering of our foe; every
Providential pointing; every material resource
that zealous will could make available, shall
be picked out and arrayed in overwhelming
evidence against us—God’s tremendouseharge.
How, then, will stand the other side? In
how fitting a measure will it be found that we
have replied to our responsibilities and our
advantages? 1Y hat” will be the answer, which
History will catch irom our lips and brand upon
coming times? Unless some new spirimal
wind quickly blow off tire torpornowuponus
and infuse fresh life into the people, the record
against us will be damning: That, thongh the
mightiest people in the world, and in the fair
est land, were made the vanguard of civiliza
tion, the champions of human progress, the
exponents of universal liberty, the trustees of
a future that should evolve ail the noble germs
of humanity now blindly struggling for de
velopnftnt; with every opportunity given it,
every resource supplied, every incentive set in
motion, nevertheless —
That people while in war for self-defence was
at peace with self-indulgence.
In some respects, indeed, we cannot too
much rejoice over the indications of commer
cial and financial prosperity that everywhere
greet us at the North. They are evidences o t
our unexhausted abilities, guarantees for our
iuture strength; without them we could not
maintain our struggle for an hour. Bat when
peace means supineness; qaiet at home, leth
argy abroad; wealth, negligence and selfish
inactivity; when comfort through the land
implies the debasement of the land, and the
magnitude of personal interests blinds ns to
our public trusts and submerges all regard for
the national weal—then our eaßy-going tide of
daily affairs is a deception and a curse; it is
drifting us insensibly to ruin. Better that we
be goaded by want, woe, poverty, bankrupt
cy—anything, so that the nation be saved. If
prosperity relaxes us, let us pray for suffering
—to strengthen and consolidate us. If we are
too cowardly to volunteer the endurance of
privation, then let privation be forced upon us
;0 sting even our cowardice into resolute
self-defence.
There are just two questions for us to ask
in respect to tbe problem on which this war is
based. First, do we believe that the establish
ment of republican liberty and universal free
dom is a pre-ordained fact of civic progress,
and one to be realized without regard to our
agency? Then shall we be gulfed in the
course of events over which we have no
control; we shall be used by it, crushed
by it. The military chances are now against
us; if Providence is to reverse this status
of the game, it will he by human means;
privation will be forced upon us, and thus our
suffering williose its martyr-like dignity by
being degraded Horn a voluntary offering to a
compulsory obedience.
Or do we believe that in this nineteenth
century after the Christian era, we are to
kindle anew the flame of political regenera
tion which has been painfully flickering all
through the dark and the middle ages?
The true doctrine, without doubt; the best,
even on the low ground of expediency. But
where are the means? Are we furnishing
them at all adequately to our resources?
Granted that money is outpouring. But is it
to such extent as our exigencies and our re-
sponsibilities alike demand ? We, who are left,
at home, are not interrupted in our ordinary
avocations. Beyond the wounded, there are
no signs of war or its effects in our midst.
The sweet influences of home and kindred and
chosen occupations are around us. There is
no scarcity of the necessities of life; our
household expenses are not curtailed, nor are
our luxuries fewer. What spare change we
have, we give; but we are making no sacrifice.
That word is the only one which can now
lead us to victory—SACRIFICE. We have
tried everything else, and have failed. Our
plans have been balked, and we seem farther
off than ever from a consummation in favor
of our cause. There is still left one hope
the strongest one: Sacrifice by the great
N orth as a people. TVe have had sacrifices
enough in and by our armies; now let the sup
porters of the armies have their turn. We
must make sacrifice, stern sacrifice, of time,
of labor, of money. We must sacrifice
most of our luxuries, many of our comforts;
cherished plans, tender associations, dearest
ties—anything, everything to abrogate these ef
feminate conditions of peace, and bring.to our
plainest view the harsh, unyielding features of
war. Only by such unstinted contribution
and devotion to the cause, only by such un
sparing lavishment of all material means and
resources, can we be banded together into a
compact enough wedge to split open the tough
heart of this Conspiracy. Only by SACRI
FICE can we reverse the dictum which his
tory is writing for us now—“ at War and
tet at Peace.” •
The borrow of Border warfare which have
been sadly frequent in Missouri, Kentuc
ky, Tennessee, and Western Virginia, and
wherever else the traitors are strong enough
to show their savage nature, are thrillingly de
scribed in the extract of a letter copied from
the Princeton Standard, the organ of the
Presbyterian Church, of the Ist inat. It was
written by a niece of the beloved Dr. E. J.
Breckjneukie, the eminent Presbyterian di
vine, and gives as account of the attempt of
the banditti, under the infamous Mono an, to
capture that hero-priest for bis fearless sup
port of the cause of the Union. The object
was to seize and to bang him. Their conduct
of these wretches, and the sufferings of .the
poor ladies, while they watched for the hero
priest, as well as the successful manner in
which the ladies contrived to give him notice
of the, design of the blood hounds of Seces
sion, remind us more of the most exciting
scenes in that period of the World’s his
tory when men were slaughtered in cold
blood, even at their family-altars, for opinton’a
sake. Such a page of domestic history as
this should make every sympathizer with
treason tremble at the thought of his ingrati
tude to his country and his God.
The English sailed to the Crimea with high
hopes and arrogant pretensions; the English
sailed back, crestfallen if not meek: the link
between whteh two extremes was—the loss of
their military prestige, when their army re
ceived a practical contrast with the French.
Forthwith, English pride was stnng, and Eng
lish ingenuity uncoiled its slow and heavy
lengths to investigate the cause of the sudden
and surprising collapse. They could not find
it; their bigoted aristocracy stood in the way,
for it was this same aristocracy that was to
blame. The French .told it to them ;it was,
the titled dunderheads that led their troops.
The great Gallic rivals let common sense tell
them that the best man to lead was the man
who could lead best, be his form®; position'
what it might. In consequence, while the Eng
lish were slow, uncertain, weak, toe French
lound fitting guidance for their national spirit,
and, winning the Kalakoff, woa of
the world.
A good lesson for us. We are fighting the
battles of democracy; let the democratic
principle control our fighting. Promote the
worthy, hardy, sturdy fellows who, from the
ranks, have borne the brunt of the battle.
Let the brave and intelligent corporals and
sergeants take the places of those who have
fallen from higher positions by death, or who
ought to have' fallen from, them by disgrace.
No more dandy shoulder-straps to get con
fused aid frightened at the first, fire, aud
sacrifice their men to their elegant imbecility.
Let the true soldiers from tbe ranks hive the
reference In every oase of new appointment.
They have deserved it; they know whit it
costs, and Ihey will use it advantageously to
their command.
Tueue is one great improvement that can be
made in our otherwise most admirable hospital
arrangements. It is in the conveyance of the
sick and wounded to the various hospitals to
which they are assigned. As it is now, the
sufferers are landed from the boats at Vine
street wharf; and thence they are conveyed to
different parts of the city by omnibuses, am
bulances, or, if well enough, on foot. The
rides that are thus necessitated are tedious and
very painful—being over the stones of long
city streets. A nervous system, weakened by
snfferingi has incalculable m schiof done to it
in this way, and all the symptoms are exag
gerated ; while the moral effect upon the city
of such long processions of agonized human
creatures is pernicious in the extreme.
Could not all this be avoided by having the
boats run up the Schuylkill ? If they could
not pass the drawbridge at Gray’s Ferry, they
could land at the wharf just below; or if their
further ingress into the river was riot thus
hindered, they conld land at any wharf along
the river that was nearest the desired hospital.
But even the landing at Gray’s Ferry would be
far preferable to Vine street, on the Delaware.
For, first, the great body of sick and wounded
will, in the future, go to tire West Philadelphia
hospital, .and from Gray’s Ferry wharf to this
place there is an excellent coqptry road.
Secondly, it will be nearer to all the other
hospitals, except three, since, after the landing
ot those destined for West Philadelphia, the
boat could easily be swung over to the city side
of the river. The exceptions are. the hospitals
at Sixth and Master, at Fifth and Buttonwood,
and the Episcopal hospital; but to the latter, no
more disabled are to be taken, and against the
other two ore seven of much more im
portance—viz: the hospitals at Twenly
fourth and South, at Twenty-second and
Wood, at Eighth and Catherine, at Tenth
and Christian, at Broad and Cherry, at West
Philadelphia, and at the‘Summit House.
We suggest this change of landing to the
medical authorities as one that is very desira
ble to be made, both on account of the suf
ferers and of the effect on tbe city.
From a Mr. Nutt, one, of the accused sym
pathizers with the rebel wounded who recent
ly went forth from the hospitls, sumptuously
furnished and rejoicing, we have received a
letter disclaiming participation in all sentiments
and deeds politically heterodox. We do not
publish this letter because its tone gives the
flattest possible lie to its protestations. We
simply advise this Mr. Nutt and all his coad
jutors to hasten whatever reform they may
have already conceived to be made advisable
by the publication of their names, or the out
raged sentiment of the community may sum
marily deprive them of the chance.
BETTER FROM “ OCCASIONAL.”
Washington, August S, 1862
The military situation has again become a
question of absorbing interest. We are un
doubtedly once more on the threshold ot
bloody events. The rebels are still resolved
to hold Richmond and to threaten Washing
ton. The question that has occupied fill minds,
during the last ten days, has been hew to in
vest the rebel capital without weakening and
exposing the Federal metropolis. One of the
first duties of our military authorities is to see
lhat no harm shall come to the latter; and, in
obedience to this duty, the propriety of or
ganizing a local force from the loyal menhere, is
seriously considered. More than two full regi
ments have been sent to the field, composed of
natives and residents. They have rendered
signal service, and have never been disturbed
by the scruples which affect so many who con
tinue to liv# among ns. It is estimated that
one fnU regiment, of twenty-four hundred
first-class men, could be raised among the
clerks in the several departments. I under
stand that the utmost enthusiasm prevails
among these gentlemen, some of whom are
accomplished soldiers. They would prove an
efficient guard for the capital if confined to
that duty. It is also suggested that an
equal number of colored men could be
formed into a regiment, and assigned to a
different, but not less important duty. A
word about the colored citizens of this district.
Among the number are persons of high intel
ligence.. The prominent men hold consider
able property and are greatlyrespected. Their
loyalty is natural and steady. They are in
dustrious, active, and unpretending, and have,
for many years, enjoyed the confidence of
the people. General Halleck cannot he, and
is not, unmindful of their ability to serve the
country. And what loyal American wonld ob
ject if he availed himself of their services ?-
Now that Baltimore is held against the rebels,
more,by the new spirit infused into the people
themselves than by the presence of the Fede
ral troops, great confidence is entertained in
our strength in that quarter. Within three
weeks a wonderful and healthy change has
come .over Baltimore. The Secessionists are
restrained and their intrigues exposed in the
sternest manner by the Unionists, and the
latter, in flail possession of the city, insist
upon the most rigorous measures against the
former. If you want to realize the intensity
of a truly loyal sentiment you should go to
Baltimore, and mingle with the masses—you
would obtain, in a single day, an experience
that might be profitably followed in Philadel
phia. All that is necessary to awaken a simi
lar feeling in Washington is the enforcement
of the policy of Halleck and Pope.
The number of the rebels in and near Rich
mond is variously estimated at from one hun
dred and eighty to two hundred thousand men.
They rely, in addition, and with much confi
dence, upon their fortifications, which all our
advices represent as most formidable. The
recent completion of two iron-clad steamers
proves that they have not been inattentive to
that arm of the- service. The numbers and
disposition of the three corps of McClellan,
Burnside, and Pope, need not be stated. I
content myself with the remark that they are
in excellent condition, and that they heartily
co-operate in the work before them. Assisted
by the squadron under Commodore Wilkes,
also lately considerably increased, this work
will be, let us bope, effectively and thoroughly
accomplished. :
A part of the rebel programme ia undoubt
edly to make a raid into Pennsylvania, if the
rebels are not too severely punished in the
coming battles. Ton must not be incredulous:
On this point. Remember that the traitors are
desperate men, and that they cannot bold out
much longer unless they are able to strike
certain sudden and crushing blows upon ex
posed positions. The West preventive Is rapid
enUstmeßts. Let the old regiments be filled
np at once. Let the hew ones be promptly,
formed and forwarded.' Let the call for-threa
hundred thousand be increased to seven hun
dred thousand men. Let a, draft be resorted to
on the' basis of the militia of all the loyal
States. Camps of instruction in different
localities would soon create a vast reserve,
from which the best fighting material could be
drawn.- We need a million of men to com
plete the overthrow and the subjugation of the
rebellion. Such : a force would appal the
traitors, and assure foreign Governments' of
the indomitable determination and resources
of this Government. It would also make Hal
leck irresistible in this quarter, and reani
mate the service ,in itg Southern and
Western fields of action. Let us not,
therefore, pause too long. Instant and
hearty energy will save Pennsylvania from
invasion and drive the rebels from Virginia
forever. Do not wait fp be drafted., Seize
the opportunity now offered to fill up the old
and to organize the new regiments. The hour
for drafting will soon be here, and when that
comes reluctant patriots will regret that they
had not voluntarily entered the army at an
early day. - Occasional.
It will be seen, by reference to our advertising
columns, that Adams’ Express Company gives no
tice that on and after the 11th instant they will close
at 7 o’clock. No packages for transportation will
be received after that konr.
■fi publish to-day the card of Mr. Amoi Briggs,
who presents himself aa a candidate for the District
Attorney ship at the coming election; It should;
have appeared on Saturday, but was accidentally
emitted.
Auction Notice—Sale or Boers and Shoes.—
The attention of buyers is called to the luge aed
desirable assortment of boots, shoes, brogans, Ac.,
to be add by catalogue, this morning, at 10 o’clock
precisely, by Philip Ford & Co. at
their, store, No. 525 Market, and 522 Commerce
streets. . , —",
At Kothobst,'*N. 8., a young man, named
Dinnage, hung himself a few days ago, because he
was suffering very severely from toothache.
THE PRESS—PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1862
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special Despatches to “ The Press,”
Washington, August 3, 1332-
Tfie Fropecntion of the War—Direct md
It is said in Equally well-informed circlet that direct
and declare action is to lie taken in the prosecution of the
war. and that » perfect agreement exits between tho
principal generals and tbe Executive branch fof tbe
Government. This Is asserted as tbe certain policy of tbe
Administration, to be Ticoronaly consummated. The in
dications seem to confirm the truth of tbe statement
.Letter from an Officer zn McClellan's
* An officer from HarrisoQ T B Landing to a gentleman in
Washington Bay*: «*AII Is quiet on tbe James. Ooe
corps atter another Is being reviewed by Gen. BlcOlel
l an, and the troops mahe a fine appearance. The troops
are.in good spirits, and will be ready to deal heavy
blows when called upon to strike the enemy. If New
Et gland, tbe Middle States* aod the Great West, will
only do their duty now, this wicked rebellion can be
crashed forever. God grant that the eaU for men may
not be In vain.”
Tbe sudden and unexpected departure of Count ns
.Faris and Duke de Ohahthes from the United States,
which baa been the subject of so many comments on this
side of the Atlantic, baa jnat been explained to ns by the
news brought by the lest European maiL According to
what we learn from private sources, it seems that the
Conut pe Paris, who, previous to his visit to America,
bad made a trip to Italy, in company with his brother,
tbe Duke of Chartres* had occasion to meet there
tbe oldest daughter of the Duchess oi Pabma, with
whom he scon fell in love. Hie affection was
soon shared by tbe young lady, and both in
fotmed their, parents, of their intention of being
united. But as they were rather too young to be mar
rkd immediately, it was decided that the Count wonld.
travel a 5 ear or two, and if at the aod of that time their
affection for each other was the same the wedding wonld
then take place. The thing having been agrted upon,
the Count came to America, enlisted himself in fits ser
vice of the North, .fought under Gen. MgUlelLan, and
gave up BervioQ.only when pretsed by his bride to go to
Italy because the time appointed for their nuptials had
come. The most curious feature of this alliance is ’ that
the brideof Count db Paris is a niece of Henry V., and
that this marriage brings about what the French call a
- fn*ioD,or a connection of two royal branches Jn one
single person. Henceforward the Count of Paris wiU be
the legitimate representative of the rights and pretension*
of the houses of Bombon and of Orleans*
The New Currency.
. The National Bank Note Company, who have the
order for the postage-stamp currency* say they will
furnish large supplies by the 15th of tide month.
Promotions in the Navy for Gallantry.
The following named officers have bf en mode acting
volunteer lieutenants in the navy for gallant conduct:
C. Dkming, V* B> gunboat Mound City, and -John V.
Johnston, gunboat St. Louis, of the Western flotilla;
also, Thomas 0. Woodward, of the steamer Shawsheen,
and John MdDkahmid, of the steamer Ceres, of the
North Atlantic unadron.
Miscellaneous.
Washington, August 2.—The President to-day par
doned some ninety soldiers, who have been confined in
the penitentiary under the sentence of court martial, for
various offences, in compliance with a recast act or Con
gress, A few are unconditionally released, being Unfit
for military duty, on account of ill health; but the others
are required to go to their regiments, or some others iff
the service. , /
Measures are being taken to organize a brigade for the
defence of Washington among the employees of the de
partments. It is said that two thousand clerks can be
enrolled for tbat purpose.
The salo of condemned horses, &c., at the Government
corral, on Thursday end yesterday, was largely attend
ed. One hundred and thirty-five horses were Bold, at
prices tanging from $1 to $5O; fourteen mules at from
$2 to STC 5 and fori y-three colts at from $7 to $lO each.
Tbe proceeds of the sale amounted to - over $2,000, and
the sale considering the class of animals put up, iB con
sidered a very successful one.
Tbe notorious female rebel spy find .mail, carrier, Bxuub
Boyd, was captured near Warrenton, recently, and sent
to this city in ibarge of a Federal officer. She is now in
tiie Old Capitol prison* This woman la represented as V
skier of Sire. Chances J. Faulkner, and for along
time past has been engaged In carrying the rebel mall to
Bicbmond from points within our lines.
The Ohio committed, oh behalf of Governor Tod, who
have been in conference with the Executive authorities
relative to military protection in the most exposed Quar
ters, to- day accomplished the object of their mission in,
as one of the delegation remarked, the most satisfactory
manner.
From the Army of the Potomac,
TWO REBEL STEAMERS IN THE JAMES RIVER,
-New Tore, August 2,—The New York Timas 1 army
correspondent, in a letter dated the 31st nit., says:
Two suspicious rebel craft, probably the Merrimac
and Young America, cast anchor yesterday noon off
Turkey Bend. Several of our gunboats were immedi
ately sent to that vicinity. The Monitor made a reebii
ttofssance, after wbioh the gunboat fleet, including the
Galena, Monitor, and others, anchored in line of battle
off Lighthouse Point. A balloon and gunboat recon
noisasce above and near Fort Powhatan discovered no
rebels or earthworks hi that vicinity.
Abranch railroad has been discovered from-the banks
of the James river, opposite Berkley’s Landing, to the
Petersburg rood.
The correspondent concludes as follows:
9 o’clock P. M.—The position of our fleet is un
changed. The rebel rams are BtOl off Turkey Band.
Bow near we ore to a naval battle every one can judge
for themsalvee.
Destruction of Rebel Coverts—A Success
ful Expedition.
Six hundred troops crossed the river yesterday after
noon, for the purpose of destroying the honsea and
woods on the opposite shore which had afforded protec
tion to the rebels. Everything in the shape of a dwelling
was burned. This was the point from which the rebels
shelled onr shipping and encampment the night before.
The affair was successfully accomplished without the
loss of a man. The gunboats, this morning, were en
gaged in shelling the houses and shores down the river.
Free men were killed by the enemy’s shells the night be
fore last, and two wounded.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE
A Battle with the Rebel Rams Expected..
Eobtbsss Mosroe, Aug. I.—lt is rumored and believed
here that the' new Menimac has come down the river, as
far as Fort Darling, and that she is hourly expected to
make the attempt to come farther down. Alt of the Fe
deral gtmboatß have passed up beyond Harrison’s hand
ing, and not one is now in sight at that place or on the
river this side.
A detachment of Infantry and cavalry Dram General
McClellan’s army made a reionnoissance 'down the
Chickabominy through Diasoimd, and came on toward
WflilßmHtmrg, till they met our pickets, and then tg
toriied, after rr porting, to Fortress Monroe, by telegraph,
that, m their recozmoissa&ce, they had seen nothing of
the enemy.
Under the recently-on ac ted law, authorizing an ad
ditional assistant surgeon for each regiment, 1 & number
of assistant sturgeons were: to-day duly mustered for
those from PesDsyiTAßia now is the fieJcL
As the stringent order respecting absent officers and
privates will soon go into effect* many persons are now
here endeavoring to save their military friends from the
effect of the annulment of their furloughs.
Bon. TbojcasF. Bowie has not been unconditionally
discharged, but released upon his parole. .
The mail boat from Harrison’s lading arrived ai Fort
ress Monroe iti a goarier to three this P, M., and brings
the following information: Last night, betfeentwelve
and one o'clock) the rebels opened fire on the centre oj
Ben. McCleDsn’a army, which continued for about an
hour and a half, from four rebel batteries of flying artil-
J «y, opposite the. Landing, some above and sbmebstow.
They throw shell of six end twelve pounds, round and
conical, and not one-third of them exploded. The
firing was intended, no doubt, fer our camps, but
many of the shot fell short, and they did but little
mischief to the shipping which was lying at the laudiug
and at anchor in the river. Several vessels and steamers
were struck by fragments of shell. It is reported that
nine of our men were killed and three wounded.- It
being in the dead of night, and our army in expectation
of an attack in front, there wassome d&laybefor®
our guns opened fire* In "half sin hourj however 5
the siege guns were brought to hear upon them,
asd in less than forty minutes the rebels
were silenced- The firing was very brisk whOe*it
continued. Many of the rebels’ shell were! thrown over
and among our. camps, but they did not explode. AH
the explosions .which took place occurred some distance
from the camps, and this accounts for so few being in
jured. It Is:thought that the motive of the rebels in this
action was to draw the Federal gunboats down the
river, to enable their boats, the new Merrimac, &a, to
pass out. , V ;’’
. Th 6 rebels, it ia' estimated, threw oyer five hundred
shell, which lay this morning scattered prbfasely over
the field, and some lodged in the masts of vasee)*. All
that Is known of the fate of the rebels is that they fled,
and, this morning, the.’trees where they, had their bat
teries presented a shattered appearance, many being cot
completely down.
We could learn nothing more about the new M«ri
mac than has btenakuady reported, and heard nothing'
to contradict the statements already published. There 1
y as one Federal gunboat near the Banding, which open
ed fire immediately on the enemy, hut they did not appear
to notice it, as they were so intent on shelling our camps.
If the rebels motives were to draw our gunboats down
tbe river, they were unsuccessful in their efforts, for not
a single gunboat made its appearance, sav£ the one
already there in the right spot.
Watrrloo, Va., August 2.—lntelligence from Culps.'
per eaj s that scouting parties go out daily, and ocoa.ion
ally bring in rebel aeontc. No enemy in force has been
discovered ibis side of Gordonevillo. It ia supposed that
strong entrenchments are being constructed at that place.
Our troops era in high spirits. General Pope, on his
way hither, was received with enthusiastic cheers by oar
troops, whom be reviewed and highly complimented on
their appearance and drill. . Desertion hasbeen mnoh
checked within the Jaat few days by the etriagent orders
ot General Pope. Eoverai deserters, having been found
guilty, have been sentenced to be branded and drammed
ontof the army. At present everything is quietia front
of oar advance.
Cairo, Augusts.—'The Grenada (SDas.) Appeal or ihe
28ih nit saya the Federate have abandoned the idea of
taking Vicksburg by water, and are now evidently
awaiting the co operation of the land farcee.
Louisviu.it, August 2.—Advices from Scott,Title say
• large number of rebel sconta wow in that vicinity.
1.0U15V11.1.1, August 2.—General Boyle has issued an
order prohibiting of contraband articles, such as
guiß ammunition, and medicittea in packages, unless Ihe
purchaser first grisa permit Cram headtuertera. '
Decisive Action Promised.
Army.
Marriage of the Cornnt of Paris.
A RATAL ENGAGEMENT IMPENDING.
Headquartebs Abut of the Potomao, Aug. 2.
Vrom the Arm, of Virginia,
The Attack on Vicksburg.
The War in Kentucky.
PROM MISSOURI.
the guerilla WARFARE.
Hudson, Mo., Aug. 3 —Porter’s band of guerillas
crossed tbe North Jateeoari,Batiroaa on Wednesday last,
•sd on Thursday night crossed the flaunibal and St.
Joseph road .on their way to* he northern counties, pnr-
EB«d by Colonel Gtoraris forces.
Porter hAd between era and sewn hundred men- Bands
numbering ten, twenty, «nd : fifty were const soil j joining
him.
Poindexter, another notorious marauder, with about
aa equal somber of men* was marching os Glas
gow yesterday, where there are teas than 200 ol our
troops.
Tbe guerillas in northeastern Missouri will probably
mutter two thtnaatid, bat it is confidently believed that
tbeir operations will rapidly be brought tera close by tbe
prompt and efficient measures adopted by enr forces.
Poindexter professes to have come from the Confede
rate Government to raise recruits and' then Join Price*
who, It is expected, will won bft is tbe State aiasu.
Cairo, August I—Advices have been received by
Gentral Strong* from Bloomfiell, Mb.,-that about lfK>
of Coleman’s men were surrounded ia that town- by five
or six hundred rebels, that a sharp.fight wa* goto*
on, and tbat our troops thought they could sustain them
selves until reinforcements, which have been sent from
Caye Girardeau*- could reach them.
' Letters from a rebel mail, captured ab Corinth, on the
29th nit, indicate a rebel movement on Ohattonoox* and
Nashville.
- St Louis, Aug- 3.—The State Savings
this city baa subscribed $2.600 toward* tbobounty food
to yolonteere. The North Missouri Railroad Company
appropriated SI,OOO to each of the ten regiments raised
to destroy the gueifila bands, and protect lifoand pro
perty in the State. '
Anctber rousing war meeting was held last night, at
which the recent modification of the senrolment order,
granting exemption from military doty on the payment
of $lO, wa* heartily denounced by the people* Much
enthusiasm prevailed, and a strong determination was
manifested to raise Missouri’s quota of troops.
From of tbe ftebeis
in the Southwest.
Mbhphis, July 31.—The gunboat Ooroudelet arrived
yesterday from Vicksburg. She brings no’laternewfl ef
interest ;
Several gentlemen from Brownsville arrived last even*
fog, bringing some particulars of the rebel raid under
Faulkner on that p'ace. On Friday last, every man
there found buying cotton was taken prisoner. The sum
of OltO,ooo was taken from them, and four hundred
bales of cotton were burned.
A force of fOO Federal cavalry arrived on the same
evening, when the rebels fled. They were pursued, aada
slight engagement took place on the Hatches and Fork*
ed Deer rivers. A number of rebels were captured and
the ferries and bridge destroyed.
The rebel Jackson was at Denmark on Saturday, with
800 oi bis cavalry. It was reported that Gen. Yiilipuque
wastnai cbing on Bolivar. Jackson used a pontoon bridge
to croia the Forked Deer river. ;
Heavy cannonading was beard at Bolivar on Saturday
and Sunday. On Saturday the tetegraph line wai de
stroyed, and portions of the Mobile and Ohio Bailro&d
torn up at Humboldt.
Drafting in Mew It ork.
Nbw York,’August 3 It is stated that the Gover
nor's proclamation, ordering that troops be raised by
drafting, wiU be httued within a few days.
From F&fisaa, N. P —Excitement among
tbe Secession Sympathizers
Niw York, August 2.—The steamship British Queen ?
from Nassau, N P., on the 29ih of July, arrived this
evening. Considerable eacitement existed at Nassau,
N. P., i 8 consequence of the IJ. S. steamer Adirondack
making chase of the English steamer Herald, mid at*
tempting to capture her,'
War Meeting at Mauch Chunk.
Mauch Chunk. August 2. —Tbe largest and most en
thusiastic meeting ever held here, took place this after*
noou aud evening. It was an outpouring of the masses.
Many of the business bouses were closed, and the spirit
which pervaded the meeting was one of intense determi
nation to put dowh this rebellion at any cost or sacrifice.
The speech of Daniel Dougherty,, Esq., of Philadelphia,
Was tbrilliEgly eloquent, and produced tha wildest ex
citement. Able speeches were also made by Samne
Dieber, Esa , of Monroe, and Messrs. Dlmmick and Al*
bright. It was determined to raise $20,000 for our vo
lunteers, $6,000 of wt.fch was eubscribed upon the spot.
Arrival or a Prize from Hew Orleans.
New Yore, August 2.—The French bark Harriet
Belli* which was taken by out forces while running the
blockade at New Orleans,.wltb a caigo of wines and
brandita, arrived to-day, under command of Oaptain
Gonant, of the Slst Massachusetts Regiment She has
thirty-three aick soldiers onOo&rd.
Arrival of the i*nze-steamer Memphis.
New Yobe, Ang. 3.—The guaboac Magnolia and prize-
Steamer Memphis arrived at this pbrt to day.
The Magnolia reports that, on Jo!) 3Ufc, wheninlat.
32 dog 60 min., lobg 78 deg 37 min., Bhe.captared the
Memphis, Gapt Cruibshank; from Oh&rleston to Liver
pool, Which hod run the blockade oh the evening of thi i
27th. i Bhe put a Mize crew aboard, and occompshiec.
her to this pert. The Memphis is a fine propeller of 800
tons, and only four monihs old. &he was built on the
01} de, is of 260- horra power, and has a cargo of 1,570
bales of Sea Island cotton on board. Bhe has gone to the
Davy yard. She bad pieviouely run the blockade fo
Charleston, with a cargo of ammunition from Liverpool,
From Hilton Head and New Orleans.
New Yobe, Ang. 3. —Tbe steamers Mississippi, from
Hilton Bead, and Parkersburg, from New Orleans, ar
rived at this port to-day.
Arrival of Sick Soldiers at New York. :
Hsw York, Ang. 3. - The steamer Mfosiesippi arrived
to* day with a nhmber of sick and discb&rged solaierg.
Explosion of the Steamer Com. Perry at
Doutsville—toss of .Life.
XiOmsmiiSi Aug- 2.—The atera*whqei steamer Gom
inodorePerry, wiih a heavy cargo of cotton and tobacco,
from Cucbbeilaud for Cincinnati, collapsed a fine while
her passengers were at supper and she was lying at the
foot of Fifth street. Immediately afterwards the boat
took fire.
Several women passengers jumped overboard, some of
whom were saved. Two or three of the firemen ware
badly scalded, and probably one or two killed* The
books and papers of the boat were lost, bat the money
was saved. The boat was owned at Pittsburg and insur
ed. Abont thirty passengers were aboard at the time of
the disaster.
Departure of Steamers for Europe.
Nxw Yoke, August 2 —Tne steamship City of Wasfc
izgton Bailed to-day, with two hundred passengers and. a
Quarter of a million in specie, •
Qijibxo, August 2.—The steamship North American
S&iltd this morning. *
JSbw Yobk, Aug. 2—The steamer Hew York sailed
for Bremen, at noon, tovday, with 200 passengers and
SI2O,COG in specie. . ; . ?
Confer cnee of the Rebel Generals at Rich
mond—Their PiaDsfor the Future, r '
July 30.—The Bulletin of this morning has
the following from authentic sources, among otherlater
estirgitemsas to the proceedings of the rebels :
*» We have some inkling of the subject discussed at two
conferences of . all the ptincipal military leaders, held in
Richmond oh the 4th and sth July. It is understood
that they came to the conclusion that they must not lose
any more territory. The defensive policy was strongly
attacked, end both Lee and Btaureg-tcd advised an in
vasion of the North at three points—namely, troorddm
btrland and Williamsport Into Pennsylvania, from Louis
ville and Cincinnati-"into Indiana. and Ohio, and from
Paducah and Cairo into Illinois. ; ; .
«• it is alleged that the following plan of op&rationa ior
the rtmaiuder of the Bummer campaign was agreed upon :
First—The Immediate obstruction of the James river, so
as to make it impossible for McClellan to use it as a
means of communicating with the Government .and for
the transportation of reinforcements and army supplies.
Second—The occnpatlon of Williamsburg, Yorktown,
and the entire Peninsula/ Third—The recovery of
the whole territory of Virginia, and the suppression
of the Baltimore and Ohio Eailroad, the r* eovery
of New Orleans, Memphis, and the Hisrissippi
river, and the expulsion of the Federal troops from Ten
nessee and Kentucky. Fourth—When these objects
have been accomplished, then it was proposed to carry
out the plan of Bee and Beauregard. Fifth—To make
the Potomac and Ohio rivers at once their basis of op sra
tions and frontier lines, and to transfer the seat of war
from Virginia to Maryland. Sixth—To hurl upon
Washington, from Richmond, a column of 300,000
4rwp&. . _ .
tl By the capture of that city, the liberation of Haiti
more, and the invasion of the fiorth at the three points
namtd above, becoming In turn the invaders, they hope
to make it necessary for us to keep at home, for 'the de
fence of our cities, five hundred thousand troops.” '
From Western Virginia.
WAB MBEf IRQ—GBKEBAL KELLBT—BECBTJITIHCI
MURDERS BY GUERIILAg,
A SHnastefr war meeting was held in Parkersburg, a
day or two since. .Strong resolutions were pawed, and
the meeting whs addressed in able speeches by Hon. J.
B. Blair, M. C., Ur. SafFord, Mr. Aimes, mid others.
The following items are from the Parkersburg Ttr
pinioa of the 3Ut u!t:-
Gsx-Kbllbt arrived; in this city Tuesday l&tt, with
some of his staff. The General weems to he in good
health., ;
Tub company now -being recruited by XieuL George
Palmer is rapidly filling up, only about twenty men
being wanted to make it complete.
Muedbb.—One of the most cold-blooded, foul and
atrocious murders was committed in Wirt county, on
Thursday last, we have ever been called upon to record.
Squire Beattie, an old and respected citizen, Jiving near
Burning Springs, while at work upon his farm some dis
tance from his house, was shot dowzrfrom ths bushes by,
a lurking, cowardly guerilla, and died in a few hours
after. Bis only offence whs being a sterling Union man.
Asotbbb Outraqx reports have reached
us ©f the depredations of some guerillas at Webb’s Mills,
Bitchie .county, due day last week . One is, that they
bad- captured a squad, of ten Union soldiers stationed
there, killing one, and had burned the mill and robbed a
(tore', another la, that they only robbed the store, and
took no prison ere, but killed one of thesoldiers, a man.
named Weston. The Union soldiers, it is said, weft
not harvesting; _
Gen. Buell on the Murfreesboro Affair.
H*ai>qoartebs ARirroi the Onio,
Jk O.mf, Huntstili,.. July 21; 1862.
GJimu. OKDIR, BD 32.
On the 12th Inst., the forces at Murfreesboro, under
command of Brigadi-r General T. T. Crittenden, late
Colonel of the tilxtb Indiana Be&iment, and cooefcti&gof
six cc mpasies ot the Ninth Michigan, nine companies of
the Third Minnesota, two eeetionii of .Heweit’s,Ken
tucky Battery, four companies of the Fourth Keotusky
Cavalry, ' and three companies of toe Seventh ; Penh
-831 vania Cavalry, was captured at that place by a force
of the enemy ’s cavalry variously estimated horn eighteen
hundred to thirty-five hundred.
It appears, from tbs best information that can be ob
. tabled, that Brigadier General Crittenden and Colonel
Bnffieldj Of the 9th Michigan, with the six compa&ieß
of that regiment and all the. cavalry, were surprised and
captured early in the' morning, in the bouses and streets
of the town, or in their camp near by, with but slight re
sistance, and without any timely warolng or the pretence
of as enemy. The rest of the force, consisting of the 33
Minnesota and the artillery, -under Colonel I»ester, left
its camp arid took another position, which it maintained
with but few ciuasiftw agafost the feeble attacks of the
enemy, until about three o*dick, when it was Barren
dered end marched into captivity.
Take it to all its features, few more disgraceful ex
amphaof neglect of duty and lack of good conduct can
be round in the Littery of wars. It fully merits toe ex
treme penalty which the law provides for such miscon
duct The force was more than sufficient to »epeithe
attack effectually. The mortification which the army
will feel at thereeult is poorly compensated by the ex
ertion made by seme, perhaps many of the officers, to
retrieve; the disgrace of the surprise. The action fit to
be adopted with reference to those who are blamabla,
especially the officers higher in command, cannot be ds
terminid without further investigation.
In contrast to this shameful affair; toe General com
manding takes pleasure in making honorable mention of
a detachment of twenty-two men of Companies I and H,
,10th Wisconsin Beglment, under the command of derats!
W .Nelson and A. H. Makioe-n. Tbe detacbmentwas
en duty, gnaidtog a bridge east of HnuißviHe, when it
was aitadted, on the 3S*h of April; by a foroe of some
-two or three hundred cavalry, whichit fought for two
I ?. e ,° 1 1 ” t ' rign , at Sochi.
toe,conduct that du yand honor: demand of everr wd.
dler, mA foto example U Worthy or imitatfoo bTwgfiar
cfficera and larger commands. *
_ _ B, command .f General BUBIiL.
Jas. B.Vry, Colonel Mwl Chtef oftjfijr™
Official-J. it, Vsiimj A. a. Q, •
ROM THE ARMY OF„ THE POTOMAC.
[Special Ck>rreepoDde&«eof To* Press}
Fortress Monroe, Aug. 2, 1962.
' TUB MEUKIS! AC NO 2
Tou irlll doubtless have received by yesterday’s
mail a report of the descent of the “Now Merri
i»ee” iron-dad ram steamer from Richmond to
wards Fort Barling, accompanied by largo bodies
of rebel troops on the south bank of the James ri
ver. These facts are said to have been developed
by a balloon reconnoissanee on Wednesday. Specu
lation avers that the rebel ram intends destroying
our gunboats, with a view or preventing their in
terference with au attempt of the rebels to cross
the James river below McClellan and attack his
rear. Other surmises presume that, after despatch
ing our fleet, the “ New Merrimae ’’intends coming
down the river and cutting off McClellan'ssupplies.
All is yet a mystery; but that there will soon be
lively work no one doubts. The first fight will
doubtless occur between the gunboats, A laud at
tack by the rebels would be hazardous, unless the
“New Merrimao” fulfils her intended mission of
destroying our fleet. Should that misfortune be
fall us, McClellan will be perhaps assaulted to both
front and rear by land, and by to* “New Merri
mao ”on the left flank. Bis right flank and rear
are safe. They are defended by an impassable
swamp. Between this swampland the river, the
distance at McClellasi’s front is hut two and a half
miles, which is admirably -entrenched, and de
fensible against fourfold numbers.;-; Eaoing.it, for
two miles, felled trees would obstruct the enemy’s
advance, and render his ranks. an open mark for
our cannon and musketry; In the rear, in addition
to the swamp, is a creek.
A NIGHT ATTACK E-Y BATVBBIES.
The boat from Haxrisonla Banding this afternoon
brings accounts of a night attack from the oppo
site side of the James river, upon our gunboats,'J>y
five rebel batteries, wbioh commenced at 1 A. M.,
and lasted for an hour. ™ Gar lights being ex
tinguished, the rebel range, eras bad, and though
several boats were struck, none were disabled, and
no one on board hurt. Unfortunately, several
shells struck certain camps in General Fits John
Porter’s division, killing and wounding from thirty
to forty men in the 62d Pennsylvania, and 17 th and
13th New York Regiments, as also a few regulars.
In a few minutes our shore batteries commenced
playing, and, aided by the gunboats, finally shelled
.therebels away.
NO “ NKW MJSBBTOAC ” AS YBT.
The supposed “ New Merrimao ” seen by ,the
balloon bn Wednesday is considered nothing more
than a floating battery, which has been for some
time moored in the viejnity of Fort Darling, but
that she will soon be ready and come down may
be safely calculated upon.' These nightly attempts
te disable gunboats will no doubt be repeated with
a view of rendering them ineffectual against a con
templated passage of . the river by the enemy, and
also against the “New Merrimao.”
Rapid aotion is considered essential by the rebels,
before our new levy of 306,000 men can be brought
to bear upon them, but, presuming that onr gun
boats maintain themselves against the New Merri
mao, McClellan’s position is impregnable. Though,
however, he is esfe, it by no means follows that
points in Ms neighborhood are equally so. The
enormous aggregation of rebels at Richmond will
enable them to make many diversions, and yet
leave their capital well guarded, Already, do we
hear of a contemplated incursion upon Norfolk,
and this with other raids should cause all upholders
of the Union to ponder the necessity of availing
ourselves of all means of self-preservation, whe
ther through white arms or hlack ones. There are
many thousands of colored men in the free States,
and in Canada, ready to fight. Shall we not form
them into regiments! Europeans lift up their
bands in contemptuous astonishment atour silly
prejudice in that respect, and at our neglect to em
ploy so efficient a means of aid. It is worth know
ing, also, whether our Government purposes allow
ing the slaves throughout the rebel States to quietly
gather in the crops for another year’s support of
the rebel army, without an attempt to disperse
them. It is thought that a proclamation of uni
versal freedom by the President would take effect
only-near the Union lines, and he unknown to
slaves at a distance from them. Let the experi
ment, at least, be tried. It is : well known' that
communications rapidly spread through the planta
tions of a vast tract of country, and this joyful news
would fly like the wind. We should soon bear of
thousands refuting to work,- and crops in the
Southern States -lying ungathered and abandoned.
FROM THE ARMY OF VIRGINIA.
[Special Correspondence of The t’reaa] *,
HkadqijabtbrsGen. Banks’ Abjtt Corps,
Little Washington, Va , July 28.
, The Recent Guerilla Affair.
Soldiers who escaped uninjnred from the attack
of the guerillas upon a portion of our army train
have arrived here, and give full particulars of that
affair. The wagon train consisted of eight riagons
laden with coffee, sugar, etc., and was guarded by
twenty-one cavalry and a small body ef infantry.
The cavalry belonged to Company I,lst Maryland
Cavalry, and the infantry were members of tbo 3d
Delaware Regiment. They were proceeding lei
surely along the road, never dreaming ot an attack
on them by anybody; but, when about four miles
out from Front Royal, they were attacked by a
body of eighty cavalry, whs, after firing a volley,
made a charge, whioh staggered onr men. Our
infantry men had so cartridges with taem, and the
cavalry were sot in much better condition to oppose
a foe. Of course, oar mop could not stand long
against' such superior numbers, and they were
forced to fly, and every, man look out for himself.
Most of the party cat themselves through the ranks
of tbo rebels, escaped, and- reached this place.
At the present time ten cavalry men gad fifteen
infantry and teamsters arc, miming, Mid it is sup
posed .that they are prisoners. The orderly ser
geant of. Company-A, 1 1st Maryland Cavalry Regi
ment, was killed. He is the only man at present
known to have been either killed or wounded-
As soon as the attack was known at Frontßoyal
troops were sent to the soene of hostilities, but the
rebels had fled, carrying all the plunder with
them.' Middletown and . Newtown are at present’
ooeupied by, rebel cavalry, who wait their chance
and whenever an opportunity offers, they go scout
ing around the country committing all sorts of
atrocities. By -the evacuation of the Shenandoah
Valley, with the exception of the oountry north
of Winchester, rebels have perfect, license
to roam where they please, and eommit all sorts of
depredations. The Government should send a
sufficient number of cavalry armed with toe most
efficient weapons,, to ream around that country
and disperse .all toe little bands of plun
derers and*: robbers. It is to be hoped
that Gen. Rope will in this ease cany into effect
bis orders levying contributions on the citizens for
a distance of five miles of whence toeaffitir oo
.eurred, for toe, full value of toe articles lest by
this capture. If he does this, he will soon make
too backing np of these guerillas, i too expensive
game for any one to play.
GEHEBAL POPE'S ORDERS
If the recent orders o£ Gen. Pope, requiring all
dialojal citizens to leave the territory within the
Union lines, and moling tbe army subsist on the
people of Virginia, crated fury among the Secos
sionists in this part of Virginia, the last one, order
ing that no more guards shall he placed over pri
vate property.has produced the direst consterna
tion. Ever ainoo our army has been in Virginia,
guards have been placed over ail property, both
Secession and Union, and very frequently the
former has been protected better than- it ought to
- be. To do this it has not onlydahon a large num
ber of men from the different commands, bat also
made the people so guarded more impudent and
eaacy towards onr soldiers. But now those guards
will be removed, and all those who will not take the
oath of allegianee.wOl be foroedto take eare of
their own properly, or leave it. It is well known
that those who have been most noisy in their appli
cation for gpards to protect their property have
sons and husbands, or brothers, in the Confederate
army, and wish and do all the harm they can to
onr Boldiers and their cause. An instance of the
kind came to my notice the other day: about a
mile and a half from General Aognr’s headquar
ters live four ladies, two of whom-have each a son
intiu rebel army, and the other two, have nume
rous relatives andfriends inthe same army. A day
or two ago one of theladies begged so hard for a
Safeguard over her property that it was granted
her. The next day this very same woman boasted
In the presence of myself and several Union offi
cers of the cause in which her son; was fighting, and
expressed the wish that every leaf in Virginia was
t a tree, and behind every tree was a bushwhacker to
-cowardly murder our Boldiers. She said thisnot in
a joking but Serious manner, and her conduct so
shocked the bystanders that if she had hot been .a
Woman ” I would not have given much for her
life. 'When afterwards told that all safeguards
were to be removed, she broke into a torrent of
abuse of “Lincoln’s hirelings,” wishing them all
swallowed up in the bowels; of the earth. This is
' only a fair sample of the kind of people whom onr
soldiers have to deri with in Virginia; but if the
recent orders of. General Pope areoarried out to the
letter, they will bring the people of Virginia to their
senses. ■ ■
OBAWn REVIEW BY OEHSRAX, BASKS.
The grandest review yet Witoessed sinoe the re
organization of the Army of Virginia-took place
at_noon to-day oil a large field near Washington.
The day was a fine one, and it only needed"®
presence of some of the to sex to make 'lt one of
the grandest sigh# ever witnessed in Virginia.
The troops composed, the army corps of General
Banks, and - were reviewed by that general: • The
troops c wamenced filing by brigades into the appro*
priate planes about lx o’clock, and in a half hour
all the oavajty, and ariaieiy, were
in their position and the review was ready to go on.
The infantry were first formed into three line-of
battle columns, With the artillery and-cavalry in
the rear.
General Banks, accompanled with his staff, rode
up and down the lines, and as he passed each regi
ment and brigade, he graoefutly saluted it. After
this the infantry were,formed into squares, and at
a “ charge bayonet?' awaited tha attJfcik of theoa
valry. Soontheoavatityoame thundering on,
charging one tqmue after another, hut fain,.. g
break a single oneofthem:
was conspicuous for the correct square they made,
®? ?L what determined resistance they met the
!ssyMMirf*-s
like look and splendid horsemanship of Gen- Bank
were everywhere remarked. When, at too first,
the troops were all in their appropriate post
tions, the scene was a beautiful
line of men, neatly clothed, with their arms
polished; toe numerous batteries of artillery,
with every man at his post, and every
gun as bright as a mirror; toe columns M cavalry
with their prancing steeds, and their riders with
flashing sabres; desene of bands playing lively airs;
the soffiiroQfl brigadiers and their Btafia dressed ha
their brightest uniform, and riding on their foaming
Steeds—formed an imposing picture, and made one
afck the cjuestien: Is thiaireally war, OTflOCWholia&y
jubilee? If war only consisted of short and gay
marches, bow pleasant it would be, and how much
enthusiasm it would awaken and joy dispense; bat,
alas! it is not. We are now enjoying the Poetry—
Boon we will experience the sad Reality. Then, be
who wore toe olean olothes and bore the polished
gun will be smeared with Mood, and numbered
with the silent dead ; too horse that bore ham with
the flashing sabre will-be riderless, and ha who was
in command will He alonside ef him he command
ed, and, instead of toe bend playing an enlivening
air, we shall hear the tow watt of too sufferer, and
the silent prayer breathed to heaven to pretest the
' widow and toe orphan when he is gone. *
KETUBKBIL.
Colonel Tait, of the Ist Regiment Distriet of Co
lumbia Volunteers, who, on account of severe sick
ness, has been absent in Washington city, seeking
medical attendance, returned to bis command yes
terday , afternoon. Colonel Tait for a while was
acting brigadier of the 2d Brigade, and while in
that capacity won toe confidence and esteem of too
men. 'When he arrived, yesterday, all toe officers
and men of toe brigade flocked around and gave
him one of the most enthusiastic welcomes I have
ever witnessed. In a day or two Colonel Tait will
be restored to his rank in the regiment.
BBCOVKBBn.
Lieutenant Robert 8. Spurge, formerly aid-de
camp to General Slough, but now acting in toe
same capacity to General Greene, hasjast reco
vered from a severe attack of typhoid fever, which
had prostrated him for several weeks. He is now
attending to the duties of his position. -
PKOVOST SSASS.
Msjor Blanchard, of toe 28th New York Regi
ment, formerly provost marshal of General Augur’s
Division, having been ordered back to Ms regi
ment, Lieutenant Voss, of toe Ist Regiment District
Columbia Volunteers, has been appointed to the
position. Lieutenant Voss, by long service in the
regular army, baa-made-himself a thorough sol
dier, and be discharges the duties of his office in a
satisfactory manner.
Major General Sigel has presented to General
Carl Short a splendid new regulation saddle and
bridle. J - “■ °-
ADMIRAL FARRACUT’S FLEET.
[Special Correspondence of the Press.]
U. S. Steam Sloop Brooklyn, below Vioksbueg,
Mississippi, July 21,1162.
ATTACK ON THK ABKANSAS.
2 30 A. M.—All hands called to quarters, prepa
ratory to the attack on toe rebel ram Arkansas.,
The plan was as follows: Farragut’a Western
squadron was to attack, and draw toe Sro of too
lower Vicksburg batteries, while the iron-clad gun
boat Essex, commanded by Capt. Wm. D. Porter,
with three of EUet’s rams, was to advance and
destroy toe rebel ram. If they were unsuccessful
in toeir attempts, toe large Sloops-of-war Hart
ford, Brooklyn, and Richmond.-were to finish,
at all hazards, too work. We all waited pa
tiently. The day broke, without any appearance
of Ihe above fleet getting under way. At 5 o’clock
A. M. the Essex was espied, making full tilt for toe
ram. The rebel batterieß 'opened oh her with great
. vigor. I counted at one time upwards of
twenty shots striking around her. The rebel
and Federal fought ride by ride for upwards
of one hoar. The Essex poured broadside
after broadside into. toe Arkansas, and bulled
her (or rammed her) three times. One of
Eliott's rams gave her a severe blow. In conse
quence of toe Federal rams not being iron-plated,
they steamed back to toeir positions.
' The Essex] after having .been an hour under one!
of toe most terrific fires-that can be expsrienced i
and succeeding in doing her opponent groat da
mage, in spite of toe many disadvantages against
her, steamed down toe rivnc with perfeot ease,
showing that she had escaped entirely toe fire of
toe enemy, and as toe passed toe squadron the cry
resounded on all sides with cheers for toe noble
Essex and her brave commander, Wm. D. Porter—
first toe Brooklyn, then the Hartford, and so on
down toe whole line. Porter must indeed have
felt proud, and although not having accomplished
Ms object, attempted in the faoe of an enemy
what few men would have dared to, do-
, The Essex lost only one man, and the shot that
killed him must have passed in one Of her traps,
as she is in every respect invulnerable.
At 6,30 A. M. the rebel Arkansas, steamed with
difficulty out into the middle of the river, in front
of the batteries, no doubt as an act of bravado, to
show the Yankee fleet that she still existed through
it all. On fair ground the Essex would “knock
seven bells” out of her. The sun' shining di
rectly in our faces prevented the attack from
being continued. To-night or this afternoon the
original plan will be carried into execution, It ls
well the large shipß did not join; they would Inevi
tably have been sunk with a great loss of life, .tile
enemy having got the exact range of them, betides
having mounted annmber of new batteries—eighty
guns is the full complement.
During the condensed smoke of this morning, I
was unable to determine what damage the Essex
did really receive. Now, I find I was too Hasty in
coming to the conclusion that : she was entirely
invulnerable. Two shots took effect in her—going
through the iron plates, killing one man, and
slightly,wounding three. A number of the iron
plates were all welt dented, showing that she had
not escaped without being struck. • The Essexput
three nine-inch shells through and ’ through the
Arkansas; the groans of the wounded'* were dis
tinctly heard aboard.
Both Squadrons Were under way: Davis suc
ceeded for a time —not more than a minute or two
in duration—in silencing the upper batteries, while
Earragut held the lower ones employed. The
middle ones fought at leisure. One of Ellei’s rams,
the Queen .of the West, did good service this
morning, succeeding in ramming her iron prow, as
far as it extended, into the rebel ram Arkansas.
The strong force of the current bearing upon
the prow damaged the end to some extent. She
managed to get baok to Davis’ fleet, and had barely
time to run ashore before she was found to be in a
sinking condition. Some repairs will .nuike her all
right. The batteries struck her three times, in
juring nobody aboard. The rebel ram is reported
to be very seriously damaged. To-night, the news
rcoeived from tip the river is not at all favorable.
Onr two last mail-boats were burnt mid utterly
destroyed, it is said, by the rebels, at Napoleon,
225 miles from VickaVnrg.
bate mews. '
. The transport Ceres was fired into at Rodney by
a band of guerillas, with field artillery, following
up with their horse artillery, Bring all the way;
killing one army captain: *
The gunboats Katahdin and Kennebec were-fired
into at Red river, by the rebel gimboat Reb, for
merly a powerful tugboat. At Grand Gulf, as
usual, these vessels ware fired into with field pieces.
Is the Eleet below Vicksburo, July 23.
The confiscation bill strikes terror to the heart
ofSecessia. It has done mote than a dozen battles.
Secessia is in beFfostagony. It is the “flurry
of the dying whale,” but die she must, and the
Union must live, ,We have tike river, but must
have troops to hold it. The September rains will’
soon be upon ns; and after that fevers are gone and
the; land is healthy.' At present the heat is intense,
and troops suffer. . A few weeks, and all the river
and all the lahdia^ura.
B. S.—The fftet go down the river to-morrow, as
the foiling waters' would soon leave onr ships high
and dry. The river isfalliagrapidly. f
LETTER FROM NEW ORLEANS.
CSpecial CortMpcndenee or Tbe Pivaa.]
. New OniitAKS,, Jti1y23,1882,
THESmrATIOS.
The status of things in this .'department ~has .
changed but tittle in the past month. If anything, *
the guerilla rule is more sanguinary, and the feeling
more tetter, in the parts of the State adjacent to
New Orleans, where tile Fedetel power- is', hot
aotively exerted.' I believe the'Set haafbeen
extensively published in the North that; at one
plantation, above Bonnet Carre, the Federal boats
were greeted With waving of handkerchiefs and
other signs of welcome by the proprietor,-the ladies
and young people of hia household, and his slaves.
That planter (Mr. T. 8. Burbank) isnow an exile
in this city; his brother has bein'eite
geon and is with hanging, aai two other
persons of-the neighborhood have been *airoady:
hung for selting.itheir 1 sugar to New Orleans pur4
chasers. A few nights since, General Butler eent a
boat up;the river; wteoh;;iauding A'tifwplM*
<m the coask (the.name usually applieitothe banks
of thb MißaKipitt,) surprised and itek oh'boted a
number.of persons |rtu> jr
pants or direot'y responaible'as instigators
ontragmi. Among the persona krreated is Andre
-b**.
regard. 'a- M A -j.i.;, . v
; WAST TO 60 HOME. -
A good deal of effort is being- made to obtain the
Mdease'ef ptorahent confinement
by the FedMal.'BUthbriti|g, including ex-Blayor
Monroe, Pierre Soule, and others of lessor note:
The snbjeet of how for, or whether, Mr. Soule,
as a member oT’tte Roatd bfl’YteviHd ttarahids,'
■ Ytopontible for .the cotton burning is muoh
' dlspnpstd. bring eti-
cited, goi off to dsow that ho
burning, after the fact; while, on the oth er ?' V ''
it is averred tha* be wai a violent partis
the Jacobinical movement* and measures '*
dent to the arrival of the Federal?, cotton bar' s’' 5 ’'
and all. That he wa* a member of th* &j s “"l
Provost Marshals, a participator in their p, 05 5f
inge, end a signer of their decrees, is enough j„
conseienee; but he was, in addition to this, an
five member, and the leading spirit, of th„g J s '
em Independence Convention, which
more nor lea* than a tyrannical mq.oiaition ; Bto
private sympathies of individuals,
not t»lb strongly enongh in the Secession
he made the moot bmocent remark *nsceptib{
doable interpretation, or if he said nothing a t
he wan eqooUy Bttbjset to the terrors of the
mittee.
Itis somewhat surprising that Mr. SonU’sposiy
should over have been mistaken by Union men. 1(
is owing to the-feet that he happened to op PMo ths
local ticket ran by the Siidell party for
of the State Convention. The Slidell ticket
the Secession ticket par excellence, bat Mr. Suo],.
who rsn upon another ticket, went before the
pie, and declared that he was for revolution,
intended to shoulder his musket for revolution, t,,
not under such leaders aa the Siidell ticket p,,.
sented. These tweleadera (Siidell and Soule) h»4
been at great enmity for years, not spe«,
goals has been a JHsunionist sinee his treasooabi,
course in Congress in 1850? and his aapp, n
of Douglas, by which, enpeasant, Douglas lost ,(
least five thousand- votes in Louisiana, and
oooxg© in tbe oampuga fbr members of the Cosrea.
tlon, were dictated by no parceptibte motive hiSit
er than personal hatred of a more sucoessfol deoj.
gogne ; for I have listened'in vain for any evides:,
of affection for the American Union to his pops,
lar addresses in both campaigns. If, therefore, ft,
Government continues- its policy of weakness stj
tenderness to rebels, or if there is not specific
enough in the hands of the Government to dem,
him on, why,of course, lekhimgo. Bat, for good 0!81
sake,turn him over to loanee or some other Po»„
to make trouble there. He find from there a
Bepnblican agitator, and his motions and dojjg
would bp very suitable matters for LooiaKapolera,
poliod to'engage themselves about ? bat the Un-,,
men of Hew Orleans have trials and trouble,
enough.
Gen. Bhepley’s departure for Washington
the them* of much discussion, the general opioid
being that it has reference to the negro quests,
solely. Many other causes have been, hower*
assigned by floating rumors. I visited a enen j
Phelps’ camp a few days since, but as he w&j
present on my arrival I accepted the kind ci 7i.
. ties of Incut. E. Y. H- Hitohcock, formerly or a,
7th Vermont, now one of Geu. Phelps’ aids 4.,
camp, who conducted me to all the proainea,
points of defence proper for a civilian to see, Mj
embracing an mtaurage of Bevoral miles round a,,
camp. It wouldnot be proper todescribe what I
for information by the rvay of Philadelphia wosij
serve the rebels just as well as any. General Pheip,
is located on a sort of Isthmns, above Carrolltai
Lieutenant Hitchcock is a young and ardent ;E
dent of ins profession, and with such young
coming on, we need not fear that our country wj
be wanHng of courage or talent, in any f atJS
oriris that may menace her. On my return i,
camp, General Phelps had returned; and a non.
her of visitors were present, soma on business,
to find fault, and some out of good-natured cnr;
osity. The General received all with easy gg>;
manners, and was ready with repartee, arguaea,
or rebuke, as the occasion might demand. He it
tall and spare in person; he wears heavy hair in
whiskers, about a third gray; his countenance y
tanned and weather-beaten. His headquarter* i- t
in an ordinary tent. Although vacant houses of at
sconding Secessionists invite Mm to occupy thtt
as headquarters, he prefers to be among hia ms
Although affable to his visitors, it was plain to
that his mind ran upon his military fei
for he turned aside several times to g]-,
directions, and to make inquiries of his offices
Three of his visitors were old residents and plants
of the State. One of them wished to inquire amt a
the negroes in camp to get information about
guerillas, and to prove some facts; he found t> :
and asked permission totake them down to to*:
Gen. Phelps asked the boys if they were willing ■„
go with the gentleman. They were, and the Gha
ral consented. Of course, I asked no imperfcei:
questions, but was informed that there were ate:
two hand rad and fiftynegroes in oamp. I-®
have cut about two hundred cords of wood: tit;
have also done considerable ditching, and they 01,7
all the water Horn the river that is used incus;
Thqy are not armed nor drilled by Gen. Phelps a;
his officers; but, like all working gangs of negro®,
they have a sort of ruling character or boss hmj
1 them, who, in this case, is an old fellow us®
Scott, and is now dubbed Gen. Scott. Son k
had some aspirations for military renown, a:i«:
has tried to drill these men, much to the en»
ment of the officers in camp, who, as well a; to
Phelps, have scrupulously abstained from in
ference one way or the other. Old Scott, not km*
tog the manual of arms, and having no weapon*. :i
thus far progressed only to forming his men in !ia
holding up the right hand, holding up the left. "
counting off, They reeeive rations, and, I beite
that is all. General Phelps, it is said, tig::;
excludes female, slaves from his camp, to p
vent the immorality that might result ties
from. His oouisa, from these faota, appears to 3
to admit into his lines all negroes who can be suit
of utility to the enemy, by later or military serris
To this it Is objected that men of Union ejmpjffis.
' as, well as SeCesrionistg, may thus lose their sUrs.
the institution be weakened where it exists, tuti!
dissatisfying effect produced on those remain".
Secessionists will grumble and lie about any aside
ment that may be made of this matter. Gssenl
Phelps’ visitors, who appeared to be sincere Ka
men, took occasion to differ widely, but respectfully
from him in the conversation; on leaving the :n;
however, they expressed their respect for teas
cerity and gentlemanly deportment. If the aa»
mutual respect had always been observed hems#
men of opposite convictions, among our st items,
on thissubject, surely some solution of this and sh
ared questions could have been arrived at rite®
the bickerings and bitter contentions to whi:h
have fallen hears. JUsiw-
Important from Kassan.
CAPTIJBJE OF A BBBBZ. COTTON-CLAD GU5D(.ir-
GBEAT EXCITSICE27T —TBB STEAMER HESiU
CHASED BY THE ADIBONDACK,
[From the Httean Gaardian, July 23.]
Captain of title schooner Spirit of the Y;:*i
vrliicn arrived from liondon yesterday, rtr >r:s
seen, early on Mo&d&y morning, the smoke of
tmder the land at Abaco, and at seven o’ebu a a * i
made her oat to be a small tugboat, with
cotton on deck. He also saw a Urge ecr_*w s: _
giving chase and coniinaaliy firing at the ~
half-past seven o’clock the small steamer
hows of tbe Spirit at the "Wind, steering abont S. r » -
The larger beat was then a?moat half 8 mile - 4
ter firing another shot she kept op the a"!
ao near the settoohey that Captain Bliridge *1 s----r .«
heaid the command given, “ When you are
forward, fire S’* The firing and pursuit i - |
nine o’dock AH , -whim the email boat
s'.iock, was brought to. Borth were then
ing between the two vessels for about an bout
they both bore away. W. by 8. The screw siei” '-
the American ensign flying; tbe capfured boat
no flag. The tops of her paddle-boxes were palate "
low, her hnil was lead color, and she bad no '- :
[Flora the same paper, July 26 J
One of the most gating outrages we have i-ver fc s: ’
casion to record took place within sight of our '
yesterday morning. At daybreak twos'.rame sv -r* ‘
served on tbeaborey one giviog chase to and uriDn *■ -
other. The vessels turned out te be the FederaE ci
war Adirondac (14), Commander Gan3eroort a- J
English steamer Herald, CaptiCoxetter. WehAT.-
lavored whh the particulars by an
ihe latter VeaseL
The Herald was Bteramg for Hasaaa at half }
lightbonse being tn sight, and shortly afierw?jn •
vessel about two and a half miles ahead. Aih '*
five o’clock sbe was about four p*iots off the -
bow,' and a mile distant. She then ch&ngei her
and stood for the Esra’d, as it to cross her
within two or thrt e hundred yards of her she roup- '
alongside. The former then hoisted the British t
the latter fited a shotted gun across her stern /;
HeraM kept on her oonrse, slill at half */,
the other fired a shot across her bows, sligbdr '
her, and afterwards showed the American
this Captain Coxetter ordered all steam t-*> - ■
on his vessel, when the American sheered on
three and four hundred yards and fired a
which was ineffective. From this time she
continuous fire, throwing Esheß, solid, chain, -
rtiot, giving chase, and not detistlng until tbe
witbia twe mfleaor lem of Th-J*
shot down, -but immediate}; replaced. The .
r splintered ever the cabin by a shell, part of
found on board. Captain Coxetter stood on lb? ? l '_' *
box all the time, and was heard to exclaim, “H-' 1 _
sink me, but he shall not taks me.” . ‘
. ' Ho material damage was dono to tbe vessel*
man cm board was hurt. ,y
• The Herald entered the harbor between gte f
o’clock, and reported the case to Captain HicUtf* - j
M. S. Grejhoundy Who immediate; got up ets o
proceeded to the Adirondac, for the purpose o'
against the proceedings of Captain , 4
captain of the Federal man-of-war, however,
rightte> search any vessd suspected of carrfiD?:
band of war, within tikreo miles of any coast, &b<?
Yattel bn International X*aw, in support of str
haatoken.
*w|he subject, we undentemd, wifi be referred
home government, at the reqtxestof Captain ;,V. i
-V' With alt due deference to the captain of the
the antberity.he has brought forward in
hb» untoward act, we feel convinced that tbs.*-;'*
government wifi new counteauumo sach gross
ment on the nentralHy laws, and we ■;
-no similar outrage wiD be perpetrated agaio
. hr #
Onr goodsare detained &mn month to
Gmtom House autborliift of Hew York ;
«aißtantiy berog boarded by Federal goa
oar own waters, and that white our
.flying; -not even themaii packet British
along unmolested, for she was fired at and Dro-«
this very passage, paly a few weeks
steamer Bermuda was captured off Abaco, r
of the lighthouse : and, on the 'Bth inst,
gunboat Adri.»
tbe British steamer Adela within tight of ~? p .:-
It is high tlvrij. to put An. end to these tmo^ ftru '
* he* dings. , ~ ' . f!
v v And bsTo we nothing but these to comtf** 0 *
onflojaland most respectable citizens are
bemg traduced and vflHfied. in the fifmrthern ?
designing mad unprincipled persons, who,
.selves no cbaract«r to lose* axe; dtedroci 01
tethers to their own leveL - .
Maqkolia.
SCTOYV APPKimHG.—
Amy of the Potomac sayy: •igcnrvy i»
are dying of it. r Others report fitfor duty
morning and par&de atnight <ace doc knows w
still they have, or hideous Idacksg
ibeir It-ga. In a word, scurvy, in some one oi JrJ,
Joischs is ready to: strike tlraa down. Those
bat one . thisg. One remedy wfil core the®*
-that and they are well men*..; This pauace* " *>*
oftoni-xis!—ontoßs! of »B
toftltetd rirsbtm broad anything fftr a ctl i iM,
daterer the same purposed Bbt onion* * T * '
Onionsenu^mthewbble. I am terapted,
and onions, now and forever, one and i&separa*'**
.^Bibd.—F, Fttrat the man w ll ® ! : i
admitted koapftat aome
from a seVere cot fa ns ata, died yes s
at .
hs. sown®’* position.
ok, bbhss’ CAMP.