The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-01

OK neHe 5tes 10 prevent La movement until certain
period. when tie order 10 move forward viii extend
along the whole tne from Fortress &onroe 70 the Msss
s9g, presenting ouch scsae the world never ye.
gszed upon
THE OCCUPATION OF HARFER's PERRY.
messenger despatched yesterday With deEp.tsb-
es 70 General Patterson. arrears the government does
zot segr the occupation Of dspsrs Ferry al present
Of any great importance TIA. everything has been
atssroyed ne great mistake the part Of General
Patterson hst lie did not oc,upy after the nrst
evacuation. Ee ie probably Of this fac' having
been .I'ormed OF i by the General in-chef.
FEE UNION FORTS ON THE VIRGINIA SIDE OF TIE
POTOMAC.
-ho federal iorte the Virginia ride are nearly al
completed They have been constructed under the
pervisicr OF competent ens'ueers, and deemed
psegrahe, defended by full complement of tie de-
Tenders OF the stars Stripes The erection o. these
forts was wise pecauon for The defence OF the nssun
capitol, but rom presert appearances they will never
re suoected 10 attack u not improbable that their
present gsyrisors win forward 70 ohe, and
more stirring tcenes Of action.
MEETING OF TEE cTT,zESs OF ALEg AvpRra.
meeting Of the clt'zeGe Of Alexandria and Faifsx
counties, Virginia. WIS held In his city las, rigot q,
-hch John hav2hurst eesected tbe Unioa csudi
date for Delegate 70 ths Roase q Delegates for Fairfax
county and Jas T. Cose candidate for State Sena
ter for tbs, Senatorial district be voted for at the
special election to be ned the Sd Of July. Uocn
meeting OF the cKzens 81 Fsrfsx Alexandra csun
ties lie 80 Re held in Alexandria nouday ngot next
resolution VAS adopted invoking the protection Of The
federal authorities to fair peaceful election
IN that disiric. on Tuesday next.
CAPTURE OF REsxLs.
The pckeis Of the Connecticut brigade captured two
rountei saels and four splendid horses worth AZ ,e,s
thr hnusre1 1,rare each, Fals Church, On the
road 20 Fairfax Ccpr: House. this moving The Union
sold ers wore lying in amonsn when The rebels came
riding esurey along leading the horses Of Two comrats
that had alghted short distance behind The Copuecti
cut boys poupced upon them with loud yes completely
bewilderirg and capturing them without resistance The
prisoners and horses were taken before General Tyler.
MORE CoNTRABANDs IN CAMP.
Two runaway slaves aeo came into the Connecticut en-
campment today, from Fairfax Court House They did
no, reh the hard work and poor fare the rebel IN
trenchments.
THE ATTACK ON FORT PICKENs ABANDONRD-FEARs
OF AN ATTACK ON NEW ORLEANS.
Agenteman who has juet arrived here from New Ur
e'rs states that he heard in that city just before leaving
and at other points along the route that the rebel govern
ment had abandoned the idea Of attacking Pckeus
and had withdrawn considerable portion OF the force
stationed there and despatched them 10 Rchm md He
says, further that apprehension entertained
at New Orleans OF landing Of pretty large force Of
Union troops in the vicinity Of that city aud that. &C.
cordpgly, preparations being made for erecting
proper means Of defence This information be says was
communicated TO them by gentleman who had arrived
from Washington, aud Who alleged he had heard I. from
| General Scott.
| ADvICEs FROM MExICo-EFFoRTs OF THE BRBEL
AGENTS TO OBTAIN THE RECOGNITION OF THEIR
GOVERNMENT.
Additional advices have beeu received from, Mexico
with dates to the 3lst ultimo. There was no material
change in the aspect Of affairs. The rebel government
have several OF their agents. not only in the city
Mexico but In several Of the States who endeavor
ing to effect their purposes Of recognition by creating
| public opinion in their behalf It appears they are
making large promises end have already purchased Sc
veral newspapers, which laborDg the interests Of
the rebel government. Their recent machnatioua are
| well understood by Minister Corwn, who has exposed
| them 20 the Juarez government Minister Corwin had
submitted the project of the treaty to the govern
| ment, and expected early acceptance.
THE EFFORT TO DIVIDE CALIFORNIA.
private letter from intelligent gentleman 10 sar
Franchco allutes to the efforts to divide California al
| folows-There is considerable underhand absur,
planning yet among the rebels. Great efforts have
made and yet being made which, In my opinion will
amount TO nothing in the end but they may cause dis
turbarc es and give trouble As far as can udg
Of their plans that they have idea of
ing Southern California from San Luis Obispo down.
taking in Lower California and the northern part of So
and Arizona No doubt it is the idea that
- used TO expound vito much pleasure, with idl
hopes Of making converts There seven city compa
here and the rebels will find IL hard to make hesd
way.
THE Bolts CANARn.
The philosopher of the Tribune teegraphed his CORE
I q ont WI n
Washington, and to get additional particulars aoou
his election to Congress and other extraordinary
ments. They still looking for him, but find up hill
| work.
| DECISION OF THE GOVERNMENT IN REGARD TO TIL
TEXAS TROOPS.
The government has at last come to sort Of negative
decision regard the federal troops made prisoners
rebels and released parole 1t has decidet
neither 10 directly recognize disregard the latter
to assign the officers and men TO duties they will b
able to discharge without violating it, II is charger
that the government has not only refused them
hearing Of the peculiar circumstances Of their case
terly overlooked them In the recent appoint
and promotions, but also treated them with out
right ndignity Both the Secretary of War and Genera
Scott refused to any Of the officers and yet impair
ts investigation Of their case, it is said, will satisfy
| one that they are in reality blameess
MEANS OF TRANSFORMATIONS FOR THE ARMY.
Thrtyfve hundred cavalry and transportation horse
will arrive here during the week. The present
transportation altogether inadequate to the require
ments Of 30 large army is likely to be moved upor
the rebels from this point when General Scott ready
offensive operations. Al least two THOUSAND
vehicles will be required TO supply army Of say fifty
thousand with provisions, camp equipage &C., &c.
especially 1t will have TO be marched through a
already depleted Of ali the necessares Of life BY thu
| rebels.
| FRAMES OF THE TWENTY FOURTH PENNsYLvANrI
/ REGIMENT.
number Of amusing incidents are related Of tn
Twenty Pennsy vana regiment, which constitutes
the advance Of Colonel stones command on the uppe
Potomac. They are armed with smooth bores and thei
guns not available at long range is related tina
Of the men Of this regiment accepted chaileng