The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-05


erals.
The report that Ger Wool Is 20 be sent to Fortress
Monroe is not credited though said Gen Butler will
not remain unless tic troops furnished for vigorous
campaign.
Hampton is still unoocupied by the rebels.
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE.
FORTRESS MoSRox, Va. August ], 1851.
Asrest Of T,co SpiesCdpture of Negro Bcarine let
tea 10 MISUNDERSTANDING Of Union Guns 10 Bear On
Se,cdrs Point Batoy-Ezpected Trial Of Jd,nes Guns
No Neus from the CONTINUED Ndedt and land Expedition
Up TIE Ckesdpeake-Naudi Ne.es, de-. dc-Nacport
Neus A6oi's-sodier Shot BY caitai''Eri Effects of
Liqaor in TIC Decentralization Of the Regiments--
Resignation Of Col John y. Bssdir- Court Of iqaay-
Coatrobands at ne F6st, Dc, &C.
Two spies were arrested here yesterday caught in the
very actof giving information TO the enemy The first
aprivste in the New York Tenth regiment, German by
Drth, was arrested for sending letter through Adams
Express TO distinguished rebel general detailing the
number OF here the position OF guns and other i'm
poftan information. yhc letter had been placed in the
hands Of the express agent here but Just before the de
parture Of the Baltimore boat he came into the Office in
hurried manner, and requested tho letter which be had
left giving for the request ha. there was
something 10 add The letter given up and on the
mans leaving the office, Mr.. sanborn, the agent re-
Upon being Informed Of the anxiety to see him at General
Buffers he rolled upthe letter and threw it away but it
was subsequently fonn and carried TO the General j.
was written in the German language and as have before
Observed contained important information The follow is
pow in cose confinement Another fellow regular was
caught at late hour last night IN the Of making sig
nails TO the enemy Sewals Point from the pistol gal
ery outside the walls Of the FORT which were answered
from that point. The fellow Is in ouod now and will be
shot probably, If tho facts can be proved. II is high
mad M cvtpc uk, hn,ta
been in several instances caught in f1g,ane ,ielicto
but always let on on taking the of allegiance The
rules OF war seem TO be OF weight here authority
= negro boy was captured to day crossing Hampton
bridge and letter found upon him directed officer
o. .ne rebels az Yorktown containing valuable iDorma
Oon 10 the enemy. This letter, too, gent TO head
quarters. We seem 10 be surrounded by spies every
hand An example Of tho most stern and relentless
character Is wanted and the sooner the better.
The railroad under the construction Mr. Worral Is
now completed from the Ordnance wharf to the Light
HOUSE where the Rodman, or Floyd gun, as it was
called, rs mounted. The Union gun will, in day two
be conveyed by rail TO this point, and mounted tho
carriage recently occupied by The Rodmsn After few
bets are made that II will throw shot TO Craney Island
seven miles distant This range may be hard obtain
Ss %s. no doubt Of the ability Of tho gun TO pitch
ptrenchmens and il it explodes will dig cellar large
enough for a small hotel.
To morrow hope witness some praC co from Ja,nes
riied cannon from the Rip Raps upon Sewols Point II
the James shell uins the high expectation its friends
here, shall be able clear the Point Of the enemy
dsmount his guns aud destroy In measure his ntrench
ments, which are not calculated 10 stand the effects Of
heavy missiles Ia Mountain in his balloon, is likely to
aid IN giving direction TO the shelle.
The Minnesota again INDUCED little target practice
last evening with her heavy guns The line shots
~ hs o ne striking IN vessels length
zoo short fusss for execution That OF course can be
easily remedied If the line shots are good.
The combined naval and land force, which left here
night before last to operate unknown direction have
not yet returned They expected night or to- NOR
row. and tho results of tho affair hope to obtain tme
for the mail
The Seminole gunboat sailed last night on cruso
southwark
The Boston steamers Ben De Ford and f. g. spaud
ing are here, % convey the First Vermont regiment
Colonel Phelps who should be Brigadicr General Phelps
To New Hofen from whence they up Brasteboro 10
be mustered Of tho United States service They leave
here Oh the 9th instant.
FoRrrEss MoNRox, Va, August 2, 1861.
Intelligence rox' nc Erpeditios. .Ses up she PosomoIe
RtveT--They Capture Schooner Engaged in Conveying
Provisions to The Enemy-Too ,ychoon1s Burned-Sl1y
mish 'cah the E,semyNo Casuahies--Coosel Elliott f.
Shephe'd-Ha Labors Herc--He Leaves for Hsme To-
NightNo Important Ne.cs--Aboa Colonel Aue, n,.ifhs
associated Press Repors-General Butie, Leave, for
Washingon-Ne,cpot Reus A6ans-pisit Of Genera1
Butter to Ne@iot Neus-Destruction Of Lieuor-A,res,
u SWlers-Saring Of Money eary RcniNances Home
C5osing, de-, de-, dc.
The expedition has been heard from which was sent up
the Chesapeake Bay Wednesday last operate in the
fokonote RIVER ana, possDfe, 10 break the Illicit
commerce between the eastern shore Virginia and the
villages on that river by which letters passengers pro-
visions and munitions Of able to be gent into
the enemy's country in spite Of the blockade.
The schooner Indiana, small but swift sailin
craft, capt ured by the expedition, has jast come
IN, with crew and guard from The Naval Brigade
and the Tenth regiment. The captain was captured
with her, and, on suspicion Of bong an Illicit raaer has
been carried before Gen Butler probably 10 he detained
learn that none OF The parties engaged in the expedition
had met With any casualty up the time Of the prize
although they had skilmsled a little with body of
about seventy Of the enemy with loss either side
couple Of small hoYzers brought down TO shore
by the enemy at subsequent time, and fred upon one
Of The propeers the fire being returned from tho Sawyer
gun, the shells scattering the rebels like char Whether
any wero killed not known by my informant, who
at distance at the time Of the engagement Three
additional days ratons up the party yester-
day, and they win probably remain away day or two
longer. Several schooners which had been ran up high
and dry the banks Of the river burned az thoy
could be hauled on There viii BE general clearing
out Of all these vessels ia short time. Not will be
left to begin business again.
Col Elliot r. Sheppard, Of Governor Morgsns staff has
been here time engaged in distributing clothing
and to the New York regiments IN need Of those
articles. believe that ,he FRS! regiment partially
supplied with blue trowsers, and completely fitted out
with caps Their ceats Of the same pattern as that worn
by the regulars Wefe aawH from The uAted states The
eoyI regiment furnished with rowsers and shoes
and Che Twentieth with clothes aud the Remington
rifle The Seventh has also been supplied with new rifles
bat has been found that half Of the balls supplied with
cartridges the bore will no. admit This regiment will be
supplied with clothing and shoes very hope,
else they i'll be obliged to appear parade PARIS
tuSali6ua unique, but not particularly attractive
tune. They are now very ragged and many OF them |
quite destitute u shoes Tbsy!out nj once be attended
o. aud doubt not Coz Sheppard who Fms shown good
deal Of attention troops hoye will take ssch steps
az will at an early day paoe them on proper footing
again lie returns a. New York onight.
We are able 10 hear pathng today Of an exciting !
character. II is dull enough here for en- anchore.
Evsp Ia Mountains balloon seems 10 have felt the !nlu
once Of Nc SPOT, AID lays low and keeps quiet. :
The repor l y Tho Associated reporter so tho eff
feet that Col Allie. hat brokcr his parole twice, IS false
General Butler leaves for Washington tonight "fcr |
consultation"
II is rumored The, General Wool will take Command Of |
this epal tineni Ia ten doys cannot trscc Il TO
iah. source ana give IL for what II worth Colonel
IhmEGk cornmondant Of the post assumes command Of
the ktnieut I'd f:stss ard could rot full III better
hands.
General Butler visited Newport NcwH Yesterday after
nooI He accompanied by C'oicre T. r. Sheppard.
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