The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-18

The proposed state OF New Virginia Indicated in the
above engraving, comprehends superficial area equal to
that OF Maryland and Delaware together aud includes
thirty three counties. Their aggregate population is
270 900 whites and slaves which nd,a.es that the
manifest destiny of the Commonwealth wouii be
that Of free STATE If carried nta operation the new
state in not lack the elements OF Inherent wealth and
prosperity. 1t is splendid grain growing region; It
apounds extensive forests of gigantic trees Of valuable
timber IL embraces rich Kanawha camel coal feids
ccal oil wells and salt works. it is stored with iron AMI
other minerals its water powers for driving mills Of az
kinds, unlimited; IL s crossed by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad includes the nercial and mauufac
turing city OF Wheeling AMI s bounded for two hundred
miles on the northwest by the Ohio river. 1t is, in
word fertile region Of mountains covered with great
forests, table ands hills and valleys and sparkling
rivers, capable OF sustaining population of several mil
lions and Of the healthest regions in the world AZ
the ball. too has been put in notion we predict that it
will not stop until New Virginia s fixed fact and
centre Of emigration enterprise and deyeo2emen aston
ishing to Old Virginia.
NEWS FROM MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA
MORE BATTERIES AT HARPER'S FERRY.
BAInsoRE Nay IL, 1851.
No more troops have arrived here to day. The en-.
pment at Locust Point has beer visited by thou
sands Of citzens of whom are pleased with the quiet
The people fraternize with the soldiers and bring
them little presents OF fruit beer Very few
soldiers about the city, they kept strictly
within the lines. gentleman sent to General Cadwal
lader present Of some superb pineappes, each one
weighing nearly twenty pounds. The whole force
General officers and menappear TO be the pets of the
people More troops expected 10 arrive 70 night both
from Perryvfle and Harrisburg.
Rose winans has been released, bus conditioray. He
4. al 1ftE
openly covertly any act against the government
of the United States and the strength of this promise
he is at large.
hare just returned from the Relay House. All right
there. The Eighth (New York) regiment to 60 10
Washington tonight. II was known 10 the camp tnat
other regiments had been ordered 10 Washington
and would be there forthwith
The Iynchburg rrgiaian Of to-day s1ys ,ha. The
mains Of Washington have been conveyed TO Lexington,
Va and there Inferred IN suitable raausoleun.
The train from the West the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad came in u,ual this afternoon There is no
truth the report that bridges had been destroyed
We have direct news from Rarper's Ferry by this
arrival. New batteries have been erected the
hills since Wednesday, and mounted with cannon.
II supposed by the rebel chiefs that they would be
attacked aer the close Of this week. and taat Gen
Butler would command the expedition Yesterday scout
ing parties out and telegraphic signals agreed
on, by which the approach of troops be made
known.
Gentlemen from Virginia here confirm the reports
that army which nvades that will be harassed
by numerous bsnds Of guerillas.
An officer Of the Illinois troops, just from Cairo,
says that Gen. Pov certainly the kentucky
side Of the river opposite Cairo on Saturday.
BALTIMORE, May L., 1861
All s quiet in this city this morning.
The Philadelphia camp is visited by thousands. II
presents splendid appearance.
Many Of the officers visiting people in the
city.
More troope are exrected vis parrvvIle