The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-09
the REPORTED DEATH OF JEFF. DAVIS.

the REPORTED DEATH OF JEFF. DAVIS.
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| LousvnIz, Sept. 8, 1851.
The city full Of contradictory and unreliable rumors.
among which Is one that despatch from JEFF Davis
friend exhibited to Mr. Johnson chairman Of the Sem
committee to visit the federal confederate military
authorities In Western Kentucky, saying that he Davis
approved Of the Confederate occupation Of Hickman and
Columbus.
Some excitement was created by Roussaus' brigade
being drawn up In line the Indiana side receive Col
whitaker which gave TO reports that the brigade
the march to Muddoroughs Hill and various other
places ia Kentucky.
There an immense stampede Of Jews southwark who
have been engaged IN running goods into the Southern
confederacy, caused by report that the trains the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad would probably be
stepped tomorrow.
A Richmond correspondent Of the Memphis appeal un
der date Of the 2sth Of August, says
The illness Of the President for several days past has
ncapacated him wholly for public business 20 tho
signing Of bills, and the public convenience demands tho
completion Of much important work before legsIa-
tors can dispense.
PmApKLPHlA, Sept. 8, 1851.
sailor belonging to the brig Joseph, which cap
ared by the prvaeer Savannah in Juno last has arrived
here. He left Richmond Tuesday last Ho heard
nothing Of the death Of Jen. Davis He him tho
Sunday previous, when he appeared as well as usual.
IMPORTANT ARRESTS IN BALTIMORE, ETC.
BALTIMORE, Sept s, 1861.
Some important arrests have been made within the last
twenty hours which do credit to the vigilance Of the
government.
On Saturday night the officers arrested NJ. J. Ora
dy and nineteen others, mostly residents Of the
Eighth ward, at the North Point Monument House.
on the Trap road, about eight miles from the city,
who were endeavoring to make their way to
Virginia. The party had gone thther in three wagons,
and were TO have embarked in schooner, probably for
Eastern Shore, Md and thence 70 Virginia. Among the
articles seized was quantity Of blue flannel, al
military uniforms packages Of letters medicines &C. and
rebel flag. The whole party were taken TO Fort Nc
Henry this morning.
About daybreak this morning A. Williamson, doing
business a coachmaker at No. 80 German street, was
arrested charged with treason against the government
few days previous ascertaned that he had been
engaged by certain parties to make wagon with a
false top and bottom, TO facilitate the transmission
of contraband adtcles south of the Potomac. The
cused after being closely watched, arrested the
said wagon, with pair Of excellent horses just he
was about leaving the shop AT Grst he protested his
innocence and invited investigation The police
demonstrated that they better acquainted with the
secrets Of his wagon than was supposed, and quickly
drew from its secret reccsses ample evidence Of the
guilt Of some Tho vehicle had n false
soor, and as the police quietly removed 1t the
accused exclaimed, "My God, I am ruined
manl The articles found embraced among other things
some twenty large size navy revolyers or superior
quality, quantity Of gold lace, red flannel, and pack
age Of about 100 letters addressed to parties Peters
burg Richmond Norfolk and Fairfax. Some from seve-
raj first class business houses Baltimore The letters
and other articles sent TO General Dix
Williamson was also sent to Fort McTenry.
Grady is ono Of Marshal Kanes police.
It Is understood that among the letters seized were
come addressed to officers in the rebel army and Mrs.
jeff Davis.
General Dix has issued order interdcting all
municaion with tho State prisoners at Fort McIIenry.
Passes here,arora Issued counermanded.
ARREST OF A SUPPOSED SECESSIONIST.
A NEW YORK LAWYER SENT 10 FORT LAFAYETTE.
despatch received by the police authorities
Saturday last from the Secretary of state arrest and
hand Colonel Martin Burke commanding at For,
Lafayette, Agernon s Sullivan, lawyer whose Office
nj 80 Liberty street. He arrested at his residence
No "a West Fourteenth street. on Saturday evening by
Sergeant erts and detective Bennett and taken to Fort
Lafayette yesterday morning Mr. Sullivan Is Of the
counsel engaged ia The defence Of the pirate captain
others Of the OF the prvateer Savannah He
admits having written several letters to persons residing
in the South, but denies that they contained thing Of
reasonable nature The letters Of business cha
racter referred solely the defence Of the prvaeers
Mr. Sullivan halls from the West, but has resided
in this city for number OF years. One Of his brothers
is member OF the Thirteenth Indiana regiment and
with General Mcclellan at the battle Of Rich Mountain:
another brother is reported to be in command OF Ohio
regiment