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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-06

A DEsOLATE CRY OF THE SoUTH.-We have
had concurrent accounts from various quarters
going to show the desolation which this mad
Southern rebellion has brought upon her
greatest mart of commerce. the city Of New
Orleans. The article which we publish else
where, embodying the statements of a merchant
of that city, entirely cOrroborates all that we
had formerly learned in that respect. Trade
and commerce are at a standstill; no inward
or outward bound vessels pass the mouth of
the Mississippi, unless it be sneaking privateer
or an insignificant coaster that may escape in a
fog or storm; cotton bales and sugar hogsheads
are not, as in former times, piled upon the
broad leyee, but are kept on the plantations,
lest they should fall into the hands of the
national forces; the streets are so deserted that
the Picayue perpetrates the dismal joke of
recommending them to the attention of some
industrious scytheman; the payment of rents is
regarded as an antiquated absurdity, and the
citizens generally are quaking in terror over
the idea of visitation from the national feet.
New Orleans once enjoyed the reputation of
being loyal city, and it is even still believed
that the adoption of the ordinance of secession
by Louisiana was attained through fraud at the
ballot boxes, and against the will of her citizens
That may be or may not be so. If New Orleans
had proved equal to the high commercial posi-
ton which she held as the second port of the
United States, no frauds or violence per-
petrated by traitors could have made her lend
herself to their objects or adopt their thieving
principles. By doing so she brought upon her.
self her present desolatiOn, and richly deserves
to suffer as she has done and is doing. Never
theless we shall rejoice when the army and
navy of the United States shall have banished
terror and dismay from the minds of her citi-
zens when her levee shall once more be the
deposit of the products of the Mississippi
valley, and when the white winged messengers
of commerce shall revisit her wharves under
the protection and flag of the United States
We trust we shall not have long to wait for
that day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-06

VINO KNows?-Perhaps the immediate explo-
ration of Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds by a
few steam gunboats, swift and strong, would
result in the capture of lot of rebel privateers
watching in those waters for an opportunity to
slip out to sea, Who knows?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-06

Oi.EAN cHitio Al n L hEMloM hMoNN HE hrS-
BEIs.-The following, from the Memphis Argus
of August rs, is somewhat suggestive official
proclamation
To TIE CITIZENS OF MEMpgIs:-
Applications have repeatedly been made TO me,
ecutve officer Of the city for protection against ndscree
parties who sent out to impress citizens into service
against their will steamboats,. Many Of these
but has there been taken who had clean
shirt. hereby notify any citizen who may wish pass
within the city OF Memphis to call me- and will fur
nish the same and will see he will be protected. One
poor being shot yesterday by Of these outlaws,
as they may be called, causes me to give the above
notice. JOHN PARK, Mayor.
AUGUST "a, 1861.
"Indiscreet parties one would surely judge
them to be, who, being sent out to kidnap and
empress citizens into service on steamboats,"
drag many of them "from their beds, wives and
children" But the Mayor thinks it worthy of
special note that "never has there been man
taken who had on q clean shirt" All this,
however, might have been tolerated but for the
shooting of a poor man "by one of these out
laws, as they may be called" Mayor Park
touched this appropriate epithet somewhat gin
gerly, and doubtless is himself one of those who
is careful, even in his bed, to be clothed in a
clean shirt What delightful place to live in
is Memphis, Tennessee, under the perfect anarchy
Of secession which her people now enjoy!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-06

The Hon. MAssA GREELEY ON THE LATE
LETTER OF ARCHBISHOP HUaHEs.-The Hon.
Massa Greeley, after carefully studying over
the late admirable Union letter of Archbishop
Hughes, finds him wofully short of the standard
OF the Chicago platform on the question Of
slavery. The Archbishop is admonished that
Southern slavery is aggressive and dangerous,
and that the republican party twill resist every
attempt to widen the area Of slavery within the
limits of the Union" In trumping up the Chi
cago platform at this crisis, when the county
calls for the sinking Of all such party rubbish,
the Hon. Massa Greeley shows that he is one of
those bigoted party Bourbons or fanatics who
"never learn anything and never forget any
thing" The loyal masses of our people to-day
care no more for the Chicago platform than
does Archbishop Hughes Greeley must be-
taken care of by his friends, or we shall soon
again hear him renewing his war cry of Goa
ward to Richmond"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-06

,n BsARRNuMs AMERICAN MUSEUM Broadway.-Day
anu neutrality-suspicious. OF SrArr--boors AT rux SWAN
HtrrororAaus SEA LION, AND OTHER CuRiosrIks
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-06

bRfANTS' MlNSTRELS. Mechanics Hall, Az Broad.
Way-SoNGs, DANCES, BuRLEsouEs, &c.-DowS IN OLD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-06
MEnERs OF THE UNITED STATES Conc, !.

MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CoEcrn
FROM north CARoLNA.-A Mr. C. II. FOsterst
appears, from North Carolina, has arrived 4
Washington, claiming to be member of the
United States Congress, elected on the first dav
OF August last, according to law, and that five
other Union candidates from other parts of the
State were also elected to our Congress on the
same day. These elections, we presume were
secretly conducted; but, If representing re-
spectacle body of men, we may safely guess
that the Union sentiment of North Carolina is
still not only alive, but ready for open action
with the first opportunity. Hence, We recon-
mend the experiment Of a vigorous coastwise
prosecution of the war against the rebels Of
North Carolina. We may thus bring out a
powerful body of allies in the heart of the
State, and break down this secession rebellion
through Southern Union reaction. Let the
government try the experiment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-06
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

WINTER GARDEN, Bioadway.-PApL PEY-roopIxs
NEW BoWERY THEATRE. Bowery.-ButL RuS-Tnx
sCHooLMAsrEk-fAuL JONES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-06

MELODE0N CONCERT HALL, No. $50 Broadway
SONGS, DANCES, BURLEsQvEs. &c-IRELANp IN 1886
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
WASHINGTON RUMoRs.

WASHINGTON, hay 70, 1881.
Capt. varian's Battery, attached to the New York
Thirteenth, are ordered 70 this city from Annapolis.
despatch 70 the war Department this evening, an.
that the rebels have made two attempts to-day
precptate about Ave hundred OF rock down upon
the railroad track at Point Of Rocks 70 impede the pro-
gress OF the cars
The alarm In The city yesterday based upon the sup
position that an attack had been made upon troops
turns out after oil, TO be grand mistake. Gen. Run
ycn, who came into town today, informs me that bis
whole Brigade was alarmed and that he was requested
by Colonel Butteraeld 70 support him. that bis pickets
bad been attacked and that accordingly every prepara
ton was made for battle but II turned out that The
Twentyh hfth New York were practcing at target
The War Department, as well as the public generally,
were cheated relied upon the department for my in.
formation.
Senator Chandler and Representative Van wyck have
returned from Alexandria to-day nd report the roops
there In good condition.
Senator Chandler says the picket Of the Michigan reg
ment was fred upon last night The assailants wore
pursued, but were evidently few In number, and
made good their escape. Col wilcox believing that the
guilty party were occupants Of Of the houses in the
vicinity OF the rEg, took occasion 10 summon tho peo
pie Of that locality, and said TO them that assassination
was not bis mode OF warfare that be satisfied that
the firing upon has pckets was from their midst. lie
assured them that bis inclination 70 protect them II
they were loyal but II another attack was made upon
his picket he should hold them responsible, and they
must take the consequences II they preferred the
more barbarous way Of settling this question they only
need propose II, and he would accept the terms
Between ten and eleven O'Clock this morning the re.
port Of cannon near the Capital occasoned much alarm
which, however, soon subsidized leaning that squad
o the Second regiment Of New York, we're practcine
with field howitzcrs they not being aware al tho time
-at firing prohibited m the streets. The squad after
wards went through their evolutions NJ they psssed
Neng Iepnsy lyAAiA A7SnHs, shoSns much nin
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
Affairs AT FORTRESS MONROE.

fhnaDkIHA, may 70 1861.
Captain Cone, Of the United States mail steamer John
A. warner reached this city today having LEFT his boat
at Wilmington to ascertain the truth Of the report about
Sewals Point He says he left Fortress Monroe satur
day morning at seven o'clock up 70 which time no battle
had taken place He in the fortress on Friday even
ing, and understood from conversation with CAPTAIN
Pendergrast, that no movement would be made uutu
further reinforcements arrived, when an attack wou
probably be made on Norfolk,
y As Captain Cone going out Of the bay he saw 300
troops coming He confirms the report about the can
ture Of Hampton with 800 troops.
The Kingston left on Friday with a large ship in tow
supposed 70 be prize Several prizes are taken daily
by the bockadng squadron. Two three vessels from
Richmond for Baltimore were released.
The Gag ship Minnesota, Commodore strnghmn had
steam u when he left she was TO sail under scaled
orders.
On Friday evening Captain Cone visited Fortress Mon.
roe There was dress parade the afternoon, in which
Oil the troops participated. mere were from ave 70 six
thousand men NJ tbs fort, N ip~sNH n psMIy three
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
PLAN FOR THE CAPTURE OF HARPERs
FLaRRY.

BALTIMORE May 20, 1861.
have Just learned that plan has been maiured which
will place Harpers Ferry in our possession There are
numerous country roads IN Washington and Frederick
counties Maryland, all OF which converge TO and unite
at or near the Maryland Heights, opposte Harpers
Ferry Three OF hese roads from the direction of
Hagerstown tworom Frederick City, and one from En-
metsburg and Gettysburg the latter the terminus OF the
railroad from Lancaster and York Pa The country north
and back OF the Maryland heights open accessible and
scarcely defensbe strong force marching along these
roads wifi attack the batteries In the rear the only place
where they are vulnerable II Is not yet known what
officer viii be put the head Of the expedition but GER
tanly not Reeder.
The reported destruction OF bridges the railroad be-
tween Alexandria and Leesburg viii prevent any move
ment Of Southern troops from Harpers Ferry towards
Washington and IL this Is followed by taking possession
OF the Orange and Alexandria Railroad far as Cupepper
and Charlottesville and Of the Fredericksburg Railroad
the rebels at Harpers Ferry will be completely hemmed
in and cut OH from all communication This will pro.
baby be done.
Until these railroads In possession reinforce
ments can Be sent TO Harpers Ferry.
There are thousand Virginia troops at Manassas Gap
Junction twenty seven miles from Alexandria and thirty
i've miles from Cupepper They be reinforced from
Richmond and Cordonsve and win no doubt Dght des-
perately II attacked
The report that Boman Rock, at H4rpers Ferry, had
been blasted with gunpowder and thrown down upoRt6
track, Is false. II was mperecty mined, and the Vain
fred but the rock stands Grm s forty feet above the
track
Five thousand barrels Of bacon have passed through
Gordonsve during the last week for the troops at Har
per's Ferry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27

This city Ia situated on the right bank Of The Kappa
hammock river, at the head Of tide water one hundred
and ten miles above tho Chesapeake, and on the Rich
mond Fredercksburg and Potomac Railroad, sxEy miles
from the former place, and seventy miles fom wash
ington TIE city Is regularly laid out, and presents
beautiful appearance from the heights by which u 10
surrounded has court house, jail, churches, bank
ing and insurance companies, asyums, semnasies sswu
paper Offices tanneres, chemical works, &c. me cty
is supplied with excellent water from the RAppar
hammock in pipes The Falls Of the Rppahsnnock IN the
vicinity afford good water power The population q the
city between six and eight thousand Frsdsricksburg
enjoys good natural facilities for military defence from
its consguy TO the Potomac, and 10 now beng used a.
the concentrating point for large body 6 rebs uoops
II Is on line q railroad leading 70 Washington Frsas
rcksburg, Richmond, Lynchburg and Petersburg CON-
rose quadrilatersl Of no military sgnacance s
importance has already been appreciated BY the rebel
chiefs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
LYNCHBURG.

Lynehburg is in Campbell county Virginia, is situated
l6 miles west Of Richmond and 19i from Washington
the south bank OF James river, twenty miles below los
passage through the Blue Ridge and At the junction Of
the Petersburg and Lynchburg Railroad with the Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad. The James river and Kenosha
Canal connect Lynchbrg with Richmond 1t h.a
rety Of manufacturing establishments such cotton
and tobacco factories and an iron foundry 1t contains
several newspaper establishments, academies
and churches insurance and banking companies sc. The
Lynchburg Water Works Of the most interesting
dertakngs in the United States An OF James river
formed by island two miles length, ia crossed BY
dam ten feet high; then.e canal ne-hsH mile In
length conveys the water TO the pump house on the
rivers bank. The city enjoys many natural advantages
for military defence, and the climate is quite healthy
AT present military column OF rebels Ia concentrated at
this point, awaiting orders from headquarters Some
accounts say there fully 25. 900 men NJ that poins.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
HARpER'S FERRY

This place has been fully described in the HERALD o(
recent date sulcon, to state that is situated a
the junction Of the Shenandoah river with tho Potomac
river at the passagc Of the united stream through the
Blue Ridge There is probably not . interesting
spot in the United States II derives ~ importance from
being the location Of the United States Arsenal recently
destroy yed to prevent s failing Into the hands q the
rtbes II has great natural and artificial advantages
FOR military defence, and Ia occupied by 10000
more rebels It CITY seven miles from Washington and
IT3 from Richmond
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE OFFICERS IN THE SOUTHERN ARMY
REGRET THEIR DISLOYALTY.

WASHINGTON, May 20, 1851.
II is stated that General Lee, the COMMANDMENTS CHIEF
Of the Virginia forces, has written to several officers in
tho United States Army whose loyalty bad been waver.
ing, counselng them not 10 resign their commissions
II appears that the officers who serving the army
OF the Southern conederacy are unable to get cent Of
their pay, and those who have families depending upon
them consequently reduced TO state OF the greatest
distress and anxiety What lends confirmation 70 this
is the fact that the Navy and War departments
have had applications for reinstatement from
officers who had resigned.
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thousap the previous week. two Massachusetts ana
one Vermont regiment having arrived during the week
Thsy were all well
General Butler returned to Fortress Monroe after the
occupation Of Hampton.
He passed Sewal Point the way Saturday morning
All was quiet Action was soon mednated, however, on
the arrival Of troops, even to speedy attack on
Norfolk.
FORTRESS MONROE, May IS, 1851.
Via BALTIMORE, May 70.
Colonel Duryees Zouaves arrived this morning by the
Alabama. Tney have encamped on this side OF the
Hanpton bridge with the Vermont and Troy regiments
tn Pembroke has also arrived with two companies OF
Massachusetts troops. There about 5000 men
ysiihn or under the walls Of the fortress.
The Quaker City came up with rich prize this morn.
ing-the bark winifred Of Richmond, from Rio Janero
laden with coffee.
The Minnesota sails southwark today. Commodore
Stringham will, is said, visit the Gulf squadr on
Gen. Butler accompanied by Acting Adjutant Genera
TalImadge and bis aids, made dashing reconnaissance
several miles between the James and York rivers A
| picket guard of rebels fed on their approach.
Three fugtves, the property Of Colonel Mallory, CON-
mander Of the rebel forces, near Hampton, were
brought in by picket guard yesterday. They repre-
that they about TO be sent South and hence
| sought protection Major Garry came In with dag Of
truce and claimed their rendition under the Fugitive
slave law, but informed by General Butler that IN
der the peculiar circumstances he considered the fug
tves eonraband Of and had set them 10 work inside
! the fortress.
Col Mallory was politely informed that 20 soon a. he
should visit the fortress and take solemn oath to obey
the laws OF the United States property would prompt
| ly be restored.
| Another party came in this morning under lag Of
| truce, but with no better success.
On their return is supposed that they set tire to
| Hampton bridge, immense volume Of smoke being
now visible In thst direction.
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The Plan for the Capture of
Harper's Ferry.
METROPOLITAN MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
The Obsequies Of Col. Ellsworth
in New York.
The Departure Of the New Ramp.
shire Regiment,
10, 30, Jc.
AFFAIRS AT ALEX CAMBRIA.

WASHINGTON, MaY 20, 1891.
appears that General Mansfield not only
fully carried out but also originally conceived tho plan
for she occupation Of Alexandria and Arlington Heights
General Scott, in q general order just issued, ac-
knowledges this and highly compliments General Mans
field upon the strategcal ability displayed on the occa-
sion.
The forces sent across the river sce last night COM
prise the Fifth me Eighth New York and
the First New Jersey egiments The Fifth Aassachu.
sets took stion the road to Alexandria, and the
on Arlington Heights, nearthe residence Of Gene
rel Lec tie First New Jersey only crossed this evening
All the eccampments the Virginia side VIII be con-
necteS with the headquarters Of General Scott BY ese
ersph lines at noon tomorrow By this highly credita
Ase arrangement any attack the outlines Of the fede
raj forces will be known immediately 70 the Commander
n-cbief.
am able 70 state axthoritativciy that no further s
vance viii be made into Virginia from the other side un
Ii, the fortcatious now going up completed, and th
army Of Invasion tas had the benedt for sorRe time
The excellent achociing In real campaigning they are nos
Undergoing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT EXPECTED TO
START FOR HOME TO-DAY.

WAshN0rUNI May 70, 1901.
The seventh New York regiment returned from yir.
gnia tonight and marched 10 Their old quarters at Mer
dian H II Ia understood that they leave for New York
tomorrow.
The New Jersey First and Fourth regiments Took up
their line Of march this afternoon for Virginia They
made nne appearance. member Of the Seventy. .ars
was accidentally drowned while bathing al tho Navy
yard.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27

The city Of Norfolk ia port Of entry IL IS asxsi
the right bank Of Elizabeth river just below Inc c5nGu
tnce OF It's two branches eight miles from Hampton
Roads, and thirtytwo miles from the ocean. Tho stua-
ton ia low the streets irregular, and mostly wde
and well built up with brick and stone budin Hhas
court house, theatre marine hospital, banks, custom
house, &c and a United States Navy Yard. Al
the latter Is dry dock, constructed Of hswp
granite which cost $94 3o In the envrons Of the city
is beautiful cemetery tastefuy laid out and sdsynAi
with eyergreens shrubbery, sc. me Dismal Swamp
Canal connects Chesapeake Bay with Albemasle Sound
and opens extensive water communication with
Norfolk to the SOUTH The population of the city about
10000. In the summer the city 10 qaits IN
healthy, being subject 10 vlstations OF yellow fever
Several years ago the city devastated By the fever
which ragged In malignant type. TO relieve the suffer.
ers Thousands upon Thousands Of dollars sent from
this city, and besides medical volunteers from New York
and elsewhere brayed exposure TO dsoAse and there
lend their valuable aid and assistance At present the
city and Navy Yard are occupied BY 5000 70 10000
rebel troops 10 which number accessons being made
daily. Thege rebel troops have erected bat
teries at prominent points, with evident design
preventing, possible, the recovery Of the stolen pro-
pery at the Navy Yard by the United States Authorities
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pETFRSRuRC,.

This city q port Of entry, In Dinwidde county, Va
ON the south bank Of the Appomattox river, twelve
miles above ia entrance INFO James river, NJ CITY PoinA
The river b uavigabie 70 ths place fx vsasshof a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
REPORTED CAPTURE OF sEwALL's POINT
BATTERY.

WASHINGTON, Nay 26, 1881.
have heard report tonight from unofficial but
very high source that sewas Point Battery has been
taken by the cooperative action Of General Butter and
Commodore strineham and thai eighty Ave men under
General Butler, and three hundred and eighty five vr-
glnans we're killed. and wounded, and that the battery
surrendered General Butler capturing thirteen cannon
and between six and seven hundred meu.
This statement sounds 80 much like the hoax Of yes,er
day that doubt IL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE VIRGINIA ELECTION, &c.


HAdbTTA, q, Nay 70, 1901.
We have the following election returns from western
Virginia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27

The ONCE Of the Pafkersburg Nsios, secession
was completely demolished on Friday night by .
Of Union m~, who considered y heir duty v 4 a
hme.
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EXPECTED ATTACK ON NORFOLK TO-DAY.

BALTIMORE, May 20, 1861
The steamer Adelaide has arrived from Norfolk Ge.
neral Butler reinforced yesterday by three lhou
sand troops from New York and Maine. They are en-.
camped on Colonel Segar's farm.
It understood when the Adelaide left that Norfolk
would be attacked on Monday. It was said that the
rebels there confident Of their ability to hold Nor
felix against any force.
The bridge connecting Old Point Comfort and Hampton
has been burnt by the rebels. No communication Ia al
lowed between Portsmouth and Norfolk