The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-29
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driven away from their homer, afteen miles back Of
Hampton, Tor their Union loving sentiments, which they
did not conceal and they came 70 this post, with all the
effects which they could bear with them 70 seek refuge
om tyranny which is dePopuating the State OF ts pa
triots.
Not q day passes but some poor man comes TO ths
post TO escape the outrages which the rebels heap upon
those suspected Of harborpg secret love OF the Union
and some Of Them bear marks upon their persons which
chow that the rebels do conne themselves to threats
alone but frequently resort TO stripes 70 drive out hose
whom they dislike General Butler in good time will
punish these guilty nlscreants for tler 0utrages and
teach them esson they will hardly forget in life
time
The slaves are beginning 10 catch new ideas. On
Thursday three large healthy negroes came into the fort
and asked protection They SAL that they were 70 oe
had with large number Of negroes, been confined IN
brisk bonte under guard previous 70 being marched
20 work. and they engaged about the fort In va
rious dutiea o7 onc cheerful could be desired.
back their mastere When they lines they
are safe learn that the Vrgn'ans rapidly sending
Of conflict Many Shareholders about here admit
that the institution forever abolished In this state,
the continues and there be little doubt Of the
correctness Of their opinions.
The Baltimore boat Georganna brought 700 barrels OF
pilot bread and some ordnance stores for the Quarter
master Of the ost The consumption Of provisions s Of
course, immense, and win grow larger a. the reinforce
N. .~nts arrive.
Whar < imperatively needed here s a large and EN-
oen transportation train There only enough horses
and wagons here for tie ordinary duties Of the Quarter
master and Is will be instantly seen how important II s
that large quantity ee sent immediately Inere WIZ 90
ten or fifteen thousand troops In camp, mile or more
from the FORT and provisions must be sent 10 them and
adequate means Of transportation promptly suppied
hope the authorities viii see 70 this.
II is rumored that movement will be made on the
batteries on Elizabeth river 10 morrow, but doubt IL
greatly. However, TO morrow win tell the story.
Letters directed 10 this post TO come by mall must be
directed via Baltimore, and they will come sAey not
quickly Otherwise they VIII await the sailing OF trans
ports from New York.
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WASHINGTON, Nay %, 1851.
The Navy Department received advices this morning
from Fortress Monroe No mention made Of any attack
on sewas Point. Extensive arrangements were being
made for that purpose. IL win be several days before
General Butler will be ready When the attack is made
IL win be by both land and sea- and carried speedily
as possible
Hon. Mr. Dunn Of Indiana and the brother Of General
Butler arrived here this evening from Fortress Monroe
They left there late last evening.
General Butler yesterday ordered twenty i've hundred
men, with FIVE vessels under convoy Of the Harriet Lane,
TO proceed to point the mouth Of James river,
called Newport News The object he has in view In this
movement TO hold this point and protect the mouth OF
James river. He commenced work Immediately BY
throwing up Notifications and intrenchments The posi-
ton most favorable one, and he will be able TO hold
IL against all comers
rihed cannon but the range too great TO be eec
tive.
AT the fort affairs were progressing favoraby There
constantly coming in from the surrounding country
quite number OF slaves who are desrous Of being set
at work. There up 10 yesterday upwards or forty
The General holds them AZ contraband OF war.
The steamer Live Yankee, Captain Germain arrived at
the Navy Yard to-day from Fort Monroe She towed up
three schooners captured by the bockadng feet in Hamp
ton Roads They are the British schooner Tropic, Of Nag
sau, New Providence, loaded with tobacco; the Georg
ana Of st. George ya and the General Knox, Of Thomas
ton, Maine, with oak timber They are moored near the
Arsenal
The Minnesota left Hampton Roads for Charleston har
Dor on Saturday.
The Troy CNew York; regiment arrived at Fort Monroe
Saturday and the day captured six prisoners
amongst whom was q Colonel Of the secession army.
Colonel Duryees Zouaves under twice within
hour after their landing the secessionss having fred
upon them.