The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-07


We publish to-day an accurate typographical map Of
Memphis and its approaches showing the exact position
Of the rebel batteries Memphis and s contiguous
strategcal points, with the numbers Of the rebel forces
under the command Of Major General Pillow The map
fully explains itself The rebels threaten to shortly
from their atrengholds TO attack Cairo Illinois They
had better not try the experiment. for assured
that General Prentiss at the latter place. fully pre-
pared to give them warm reception.
ANY NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL TROOPS AT
TIE DISPOSAL OF GOVERNMENT.
WASHINGTON, June 6, 1851.
General Kings regiment, raised in Wisconsin, viii
be accepted by the government, and Immediately
tered into service Other forces from different States
will also be accepted.
very large number of the most influential men in the
country here urging the government TO accept
one hundred thousand additional troops.
There ia manifested the greatest desire the part Of
the people Of the North and West 10 meet the
present emergency with promptness and numbers suf
hcient to meet the great Northern and Western e2-
preston.
The people pay the expense Of this war and they have
expressed the greatest desire 10 carry with the
greatest vgor at whatever expense and they will not
submit 10 allow red tape to interfere politicians TO
make political capital out Of the loet of human blood
The President land Cabinet discussing the amount
10 be asked when Congress meets One hundred and
fifty millions Of dollars will probably be asked for to carry
on the war.
THE BLOCKADING FORCE ON THE ALLAN.
TIC COAST.
WASHINGTON, June 6, 1861.
learn at the Navy Department that there are now
anoat hundred and fourteen hpe Of war; all Of which
will be OF various ports OF entry along the Southern
coast When the government last heard from the mouth
Of the Mississippi blockadng squadron had not yet
reached there There two three vessels but not
enough for effective blockade They ali probably
there by this time.
A gentleman who arrived here to-day direct from
New Orleans says, in regard TO the entire COM
mesce Of the South, that it is IN q most wretched
and frghtful condition. he says the States that will
suffer most will be louisiana Mississippi and Texas In
regard the latter State he says he Galveston on
the 18th Of May the blockade is rlgdly enforced the
people will starve TO death. When he left there bacon
was twenty FIVE cents per pound and -four eighteen dol
lars per BARREL and very limited supply at that They
then almost wholly dependent New Orleans for
means Of subsistence When that Of supply s cut
Off they viii be In an awful condition.
THE PLAN OF OPERATIONS AT HARPER's
FERRY.
WASHINGTON, June 8, 1861.
being developed. The first move will, probably, be TO
dslodge the rebels and their batteries the Point
Of Rocks The force at Frederick four thou.
sand strong will attempt their dislodgemen They have
quite number Of twenty -four pound cannQps, which,
from the Maryland side can operate most enectualy
against the batteries of the rebels which are very
exposed position.
gentleman who arrived here TO day from Frederick
Maryland, states that he two gentlemen who had
just arrived from Harpers Ferry, having left there on
Monday morning. They stated that Jefferson Davis and
staff were expected ct Harpers Ferry Wednesday.
Gen. Johnston, who is in command, had received nte
gence 10 that effect The purpose Of Gen. Davis visit
understood TO be 10 examine the batteries and or
catons and also 10 review the troops and learn the
exact condition Of affairs at Harpers Ferry the Point
Of Rocks il also understood chat Gen. Dayis would
assume the command Of the Confederate troops per
son.
THE REBEL ARRESTED AT THE RELAY
HOUSE.
ENGRAVED NOTES FOR SOUTHERN BANKS AND PER.
CUSTOM CAPS SEIZED.
WASHINGTON, June 9, 1861
Winfield s. Anderson is the Of the man arrested
at the Relay junction. and reported have City thousand
dollars 10 pay off the rebel troops Harpers Ferry He
s said to be resident OF Richmond Va Instead Of the
money mentioned, he had In his possession q large
amount Of engraved notes for Southern banks ready for
signatures also many letters were found upon him Of
suspicious nature The train delayed several hours
to make thorough search. The only trunk smong the
baggage not claimed by others than Anderson, was
marked for lady in Wheeling Va containing an Ameri
flag and sunday articles Of clothing and in the bo,
tom Of the trunk were fifty thousand percussion cans
harrison also denied being the owner Of the trunk.
UNITED STATES TROOPS EN- ROUTE FOR
THE SEAT OF WAR.
Company X, Second United States infantry Major Pat
ten, commanding Lieut. Hunter, commanding company;
Lieut. Spencer Assistant Quartermaster- In
all seventy men and four at Chicago on
the 3D. inst, and left ct ITO for Pittsburg This
pany left Fort Rdgely whittier they sent from Fort
Ripley 10 relieve Shermsns battery the evening Of the
a0th The In excellent health, and beng In
fall dreSa prelepted q lpe AppaaranCa.