The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-12

teen. Each one thousand strong, and they idlng
have iding their time IN camp for two months
past These men can cover our rear and guard cur
shall they not he employedf We may need them most
mperatively. This column aanks Manassas Junction
Tint viii conquer Johnston, commanding the column
Immediately in advance Of u.s. admits of No Doubt Our
column will be annhilaed this must occur The only
fear have before me Ii that scoss rather McDowes
column VIII not advance simuar eousy upon the front
OF haosssas Junction. If they Richmond il not only
ours but ours before the goth Of July trust tina, the
reoel Congress will never be permitted TO assemble
there, unless IL be permitted as be captured.
In the absence OF Hon Charles James Faulkner ex
taken that his beautiful mansion this place
not be injured company has been detailed daily whose
principal duty 1t has been TO guard the property and
prevent acts OF violence which 1t sad some Of the
soldiers we're medtsting account Of the supposed
rebel tendencies Of the owner. The spacious grounds
are ed with noble old oak trees and adorned ia every
direction with paferres OF aowers and fountains Of
epashng water The interior OF the house Is decorated
II manner that evinces the taste well munifcence
OF tho proprietor VIII the exception OF the necessary
search in the library, which conducted with great
deiicaoy, no. an article about the promises has been
negroes who generally abandoned the property 10 the
chsTge Of the guard Yesterday Mrs Faulkner passed
through uss from Winchester to her home provided
vito pass from Gen Patterson. She remained here I'LL
this evening, when she retufd to Winchester with
for two negro slaves and rishnan, who took with
them arge wsgonioad OF baggage Besides the large
quantity of luggage which generally accompanies
nodern fne lacy, doubtless she took with her many
acceptable presents her two rebel sons who are now
in the rebel amy at winchester, with much mi or
ration concerning the Union troops al this point
intelligent lady posses hereelf Otto cay moth ng
OF two convertible neerces and inpreseionabc Cet
know not What Quantity Of and munitions Of
were Ia .he wagon BESIDES Mr. Bocock OK CongI ssmap
and dating l!shed REBEL 10 sor in-law Of Mr.
Faulkner
IL Is not SnoTo what side Mr. Faukner to take
IN The impending co1tict is il OF any great import
ance Bis nc ghbols quantity say t3st he
known 70 tse the losng side Ct sny eat pub He Qucs
ton when be could nelp himself lie has followed Up
public opnIon as carefully any OF his time, aud
has made more out OF II than people OF his exceedingly
moo rate abilities generally do.
ais wife, so frequently happens In political history,
is the master spirit She witty, talented shrewd and
ambitious she ls exceedingly winning Ia her
aud execiees great influence in society All her feelings
are enlisted IN tho Of rebellion, and s deter
named that her Flooding, painstakng ana cod husband
shall assume high position in the great cotton aad to-
barco 0opfederaoy She ia proud OF her rebel scn in
law Bocock, and has high hopes that her will dsiin
glsh themselves In tie OF arms These ambitious
hopes IN high spirited woman MT easily baked
By sny narrow considerations OF present ease, ard is
not bard 10 preaict what will be OF the
Minister under such gal lance Stl, his calculating is
position for present profit may mske him forg hestale,
and the rapid march OF conqderre Northern armies may
keep him the TREAD of the Union ami alike his
science and h.5 estate.