The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-10

complaints have not been made either TO the President
the Secretary OF War 10 Gen. Scott about the demo-
ralzng condition Of affairs In that city. Notice after
notice served upon the commanding general OF the
existence Of arms and ammunition in Baltimore In build
ngs belonging TO secessonsts but notice taken
Of IT, Known secessonists were, by report on the most
familiar terms with Gen. Cadwalader, and the chief
among them was permitted 10 visit Fort McHenry, al
most creating q rebellion among the men. One man
taking occasion TO insult the seceesonst on the spot
and at the same time 10 notify Gen. Cadwallader or
the dispeasure Of the at his Cadwalladers) lean
ngs towards traitors Such things ought not to be- Their
existence has revived to some extent the mob spirit in
Baltimore, and intimidated the Union new state
Of things may be looked for forthwith.
General Banks liz q who, while he will do nothing
TO rritate the feelings Of any for his opinions sake
will take good care 80 TO conduct himself In his dealings
with men who are known to be against the government
shall not loose for him the confidence Of his command
and the good opinion of whole community il not his
government and the people Of the whole country Gene
raj Cadwallader has nearly not quite done this Gene
raj Banks s man Of iron will and believes in regard To
the present crisis what he said in his first campaign for
Governor in Massachusetts, in 1857 that Gin these times
with our light success duty" He will act upon this
assertion wherever he is found fighting in this wa.
THE CASE OF MR.. HARVEY.
WASHINGTON, June Q, 1861.
The explanation made by the friends Of James
E. Harvey, Minister to Portugal, in relation TO
an alleged completely with secession is as follows:
Mr.. Aagrath, to whom Mr.. Harvey sent the des-
patch has been his friend from boyhood, and
a constant correspondent, with whom he communicated
unreservedly Being very anxious that conflict OF arms
should be avoided, and believing that the troops
we're to be removed, he telegraphed his friend
to prevent an attack on Fort Sumter until it
could be Effected; but when he discovered his mis-
take, he felt himself in honor bound to communi-
cate that foot just a. had done the other other
wise it might have been supposed he had inten'
tonaIly misrepresented the for the purpose Of
leading them into trouble. 1t unpleasant sltua
ton but not having received his information from the
government there other course for him than
tect his honor and Is well known that both here
and In Charleston that he opposed secession In all it's
FORMS he did not anticipate msconstrucon on That point
anywhere.
AN ATTACK EXPECTED ON FORT PICKENS.
WASHINGTON, June Q, 1891.
An officer Of the army has Just arrived here from Fort
Pickens he states that when he left troops were
expecting attack from the rebel forces under General
Bragg II was generally understood and had been for
some time, that the rebel forces had abandoned all idea
Of making an attack on Fort Pckens but that few days
before he left intelligence had been received that they
tended shortly 10 open their batteries upon the fort Our
forces were fully prepared.
The United States ships Of Pensacola were constantly
lowering about watching the movements Of the rebels at
every point.
The blockade there was perfect Several prizes had
been captured and sent North.
Mr.. Russell, correspondent Of the London Tines, and
Sam Ward Of New York. visited the rebel troops, by
order Of General Bragg and both permitted to visit
Port Pickens and the squadron of Pensacola The latter
gentleman told Captain Adams that was Braggs inten
ton 70 make an attack before long Fort Pickens
The officers In command Of the fort and squadron were
very sangune OF their ability to hold the fort and 10
give the rebels pretty severe thrashng
The health Of the officers and soldiers was generally
good The weather was getting very hot
GREAT BRITAIN AND THE REBEL LETTERS
OF MARQUE.
WASHINGTON, June Q, 1851.
II is thought the British government in it's recognition
er