The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-09

members Of Congress from New York, arc q Old Point
to-day.
Young Raymond, son OF the Principal OK the Chesa-
peake Female College, in to-day dessrter from
the rebel army 10 was impressed into the rebel
service some time since. He represents their case ~
desperate.
Her Britannia Naesty's steamship Gladiator, which
sailed from Fortress Monroe at nine p Of the 9th
left In the Chesapeake the following United States YES
sels-Anneso.a Roanoke, Bantee, Cumberland, susque
hanna Oust arrived having broke her main shaft Pen
gum Dawn, Daylight and Quaker City.
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORREsPO NDENCE.
FORTRESS MONROE, July 6, 1861.
Vins Of Ne Secretary Of War-He Visss Fortress Monroe
and the Fbrtiacatios at Newport Ne,cs-Reutc,O Of
7yoors-A,riuaI Of the California Regiment Naua,
NnUs-Another Flag Of Truce from Norfolk dc.
The Hon. Simon Cameron, Secretary OF War, acoompa-
MED by his family and Colonel Thomas Assistant Adu.
tsnt General Judge Davies, Of New York; Miss Chase,
daughter Of Secretary Chase and other distinguished per
sons arrived hero to-day the United States mail boat
from Baltimore. Tho honorable Secretary got board
at Fort Moenry. An escort, consisting OF regimensl
band and detachment Of the Nineteenth Pennsylvania
regiment accompanied them thitheT guard OF honor
Colonel d. Baker, with portion OF his regiment,
also passenger In the same steamer with Mr. Cameron
The waters their arrival at the wharf
by General Butler and staff and Colonel DimmIc and CO.
corted TO the Generals residence within the fortress
salute-due TO the rank Of the Secretary cred from
the fortress On the arrival Of the party at the entrance
Of the fortress the guard paraded the depot
band performed series Of national airs. After remain.
ing short tme in the fortress the whole party pro.
cseded to the ordnance wharf, where they embarked on
board the propeller Elizabeth and proceeded To Newport
News The DAY clesr and hot and full view Of the
rebel batteries at Sewsus Pon. and the rebel camps
along the margin Of the Elizabeth river obtained
also excellent views OF the Pig Point battery and those
between there and Caney Island also at the mouth Of
the Chuckituck river On arrival Of the guests at New
port News they received by Colonel Phelps and
officers in the most courteous The Notifications
at that place and the spcampments thoroughly in
speoted and the visit erminated by grand review Of
the six regiments OF troops The party returned the
fortress three O'Clock and dined with General Butler
after dinner the fortress thoroughly inspected by
Mr.. Cameron
All the troops in the fortress consisting OF fourteen
hundred regulars and volunteers psraded In line
when another review took place. The Union and the
cd the flagship Minnesota which lay at anchor between
the Rip Raps and the fortress After haety inspection
OF the vessel and partekng OF the hospitsries of Flag
officer strDgham, they returned to shore On their de-
parture from the ship the frsate Cumberland fred
ue The party returned 70 the fortress and visited
camps In hampton At ten O'Clock in the evening they
proceeded TO the steamboat wharf and embarked on
board the United states mail boat Louisiana for Balu
more.
The visit so far as relates to any practical result was
failures partook more Of the nature OF exclusive
excursion for the delectaton OF few friends.
There Is good deal Of speculation afoat here on &C
count OF the recent visits OF certain dgnitares official
and POLITICAL commencing with that Of General Harripg-
ton chief clerk OF the War Department. closely followed
by the visit OF Senator Wilson and 1hurlow Weed and
to- day by the Secretary Of War, Simon Cameron II Ia
alleged by some that the visit Of the Secretary of
War was for the purpose of making Thorough
examination and of fha fcy,y
and the condition Of affairs generally, at the suggestion
or General Scott and the desire Of General Butler The
OF socude the old hero feels for welfare OF cur
gallant troops and der to learn through tho best
are conhded 10 he hands OF those whose military sk,
judgment and merits entitle them to command.
1he visit of Senator Wilson and Ihuliov Weed to this
place lis apparent 70 al when state that gentleman
who accompanied mr. Cameron 10 the fortress told
day tina. MI Weed said that his recent visit here be
found things IA = very unsettled condition, and that
pohng short OF fhs immediate removal OF General Butler
wouid yemedy them.
fhe gunbost Yankee, frem cruise, and the sto-eshp
VIM. Badger, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire arrived
here to day.
The Fifth regiment Duryses zouaves, we're engaged on
picket duty on the 4th inst and also celebrated the
tons birthday by grand display of fireworks and other
appropriate ceremonies.
General Butler reviewed the Second, Third and TWEEN
eth New York regiments the Fourth The three reri
men.s made consolidated parade on The occasion After
the review she General made very appropriate and pa
trioc address TO the TROOPS but previous notice
~ sA' ''.i thu hoTsPHRoh OoxtecfouueHS Wcto
not present.
Flag officer pendergrsss changed his flag from the Cum
bersnd to the steam rgate Roanoke to-day The former
Will sail FOR Bostcn In . day or two.
The California regiment, Colonel e. d. Baker, 500
strong arrived here today from New York. via Philade
phia and Baltimore Eleven companies came on the
steamboat LOUISIANA and two others the Steamboat
Gecgiana the in which the Secretary War arrived
1nsy disemoarksd at about half past ten O'Clock A. NJ
and subsequently TOOK up she limo Of march for Hamp
ton village to occupy position on the right ark Of the
troops near Torsresa Monroe the Of honor nearest
closely, and con.rssted their appearance With that OF
other troops here, and must say they YanE l. They
manned by men from the much abused but worthy fell
lows OF the Naval Brigade. Hampton village is now
occupied by the California regiment and the Third and
/ oufth massachusetts regiments,
Xhe,Nwenfieth regiment, Colonel Max Weber, had a
grand nocturnal festival the 4th inst at the camp
near Hampton in the shape ot grand concert. Thirty
four BARRELS Of lager bier every State in the Union
including Kansas, were drunk by the soldiers ana the
guests.
A flag Of truce is coming from Norfolk az the mail
closes, also small steamer with British flag flying 1t
its masthead The nature of the visits cannot divine
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, July 8, 1851.
The Fourth Of Juy NTH Colonel Wsber's Reotmens-Es.
President 7ysos House the Scene Of Norel Enjoyment
Visa of the Secretary Of War to tie Fort and Newport
Nsws-riaI Of Sa,oysr's RtHed Cawson-Stirma,h Be.
tween Scotin9 Party and the Ese,ay-Rebcl Colonel
Lieu'enGnt ard Private Killed-Sone Wounded &C.
Amid the tolls cares and excitement Of an active cam.
paign the Steuben Guard Twentieth regiment New York
Volunteers, under command of Colonel La weber found
time to celebrate in An appropriate and spirited manner
the anniversary of national independence Although
The day routine duties exhausted nearly every moment
ordinarily devoted to labor, and an extra parade
Oh the Fourth still further encroached upon
their leisure moments, Captain Myers aud his
gallant company found time to make preparations FOR
al freo concert, tina. drew together and afforded
grsiincatou to quite a number of invited guests
The TWENTIETH regiment occupy the house and grounds
recently psssessed by ex-Presdent John Tyler as sum-
cedence Tao place delightfully."- situated on the left
bank q the Hampton creek, commanding fine view Of
the deserted yet charming village OF Hampton, on the
other side OF the creek Colonel Weber and staff occupy
the cottage ITSELF which contains all the luxurious furn