The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18

do when occasion offers Besides the twenty thousand
men enc mped around Richmond, there cannot be less
than fifteen twenty thousand additional troops here
portion OF whom are drafted or daily, according -
other troops arrive.
now 7iik REBEL TROOPS AR. LODGED HOW THEY xuyOY
TiiEMsg,vEs
Owing to the nsuperabe difficulty OF providing sleou-
ing accommodation for so numerous an army public
lecture halls and similar places made to do dity IA
barracks white the leading hotels guests packed to-
gciher III sisse apartments without the least regard
comfort decency Tho influx Of such numbers from all
parts Of the Confederate States does not matter Of
course improve the morality Of the town, which ordi.
nary times and considering its limited population Is NOT
of the very highest order TIE fact is that undercurrent
of woe freely here. 1t cannot be perceived by Ca
sua observer but does not require very long study
OF and to see beneath the surface Of both.
Gambling houses and other places of do
moralizlng character, apparently reap a rich har.
INDUCED in and the chances thirty favor
OF the dealer, those hcls' derive immense returns.
The respoc resorts of this description are but three
IN number but there others Of dsrcputable" kind,
which regularly send scouts hunt for prey, who
seaom return nnaccomMned by some transporting vic
TINS. In the leading gambling establishments dinners
and suppers with the best of vines not emitting cham
payne, daily served out al libil,n and without
charge This is seduction which youth, nor age,
cAh withstand The municipal authorities, would
Think might easily do something il not entirely TO sup
press at least 70 mitigate the evil Bat Southern gen.
might prove difficult one At all events 1t Is pain that
the laws against gambling houses are imperative.
BISHOP FOLK AS MAJOR GENERAI+rFF DAVIS URGES nlN
TO ACCEPT TIE COMMISSION.
The recent singular appointment OF Bishop Polk to .
mor gonerashp in the provisional army OF the Confede-
rate states has been the subject OF mnch comment and
even OF some merrnent for several days past Possibly
there grace derations which have Justified President
Davis Ia irqig the acceptance OF such post upon the
distinguished divine, and in inducing his concurrence.
The circumstance, however, must sound somewhat
strange in both hemspheres savorng too much Of the
chvarc spirit of the middle ages when tho cowl OF the
priest combined with the amor Of tho warrior, and
the hand that held the did not disdain WELD the
sword. Ono day said to General Henningsen, who
Commander in Chief during the Ncaraguan war; "Tell
me, General what post you about to ill during the
present WARP 81 am going" the brave veteran replied,
to apply for chaplaincy." The moral was obvious
the irony rather keen.
WHO BISHOP POLK ls APPEARANCE, EDUCATION oRDlJA-
ToN AND ILNRAGE.
Icohidas Polk cousin 10 the President Of that name, n
finely built well proportional Of the ordinary
height and about Gy years Of age His countenance IL
open and intellectual his features classic, and his FORE
head capacous, indicating great intellectual power. He
interests as well by his manly appearance as by the
bandaess of his manners and his conversational
Ike is OF irish descent his grandfather having taken part
IN the siege OF Derry, and born in North Carolina
HIS father was an officer IN the United States service,
who distinguished himself and was wounded in the Re-
evolutionary Having graduated and dnlS taken his
degree in the University Of his native city, Mr. Polk was
appointed cadet at West Point Military Academy Here
he remained during four years When he had completed
the regular curriculum of studies he received commits
sion second lieutenant in artillery company During
his residence ut the Military College he became Q
commitment Of the Episcopal church, under the
impressive preaching of the chaplain, DR.. McIyane,
of few months with the army he retired
from the service and became candidate for holy ORDERS
through the deaconate he ordained priest when he
became the assistant Of Bishop Moore Virginia and
assistant rector Of tho Monumental Church in thS city
e. 9sG So% ssftsa nS0a M .s Which ws
destroyed NJ At snsh failing he ouT
neyed to England, where he remained for time. On
ms return to this country, and being in possession by
marriage and Inheritance of large number of slaves he
took his abode, with his family, in Tennessee Upon
his estate he erected beautiful chapel for the spiritual
education OF the slaves for whom he regularly performed
religious mnistrations From this work, however, he
called by the Convention Of the United States Epsco-
pal church, to the distinguished position OF missionary
bishop. His epscopate comprehended 1000 miles Of
territory, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas,
Alabama Texas and the Southern Indian States, the visit
tation of which usually occupied six months
Bishop Polk consecrated mt Christ Church, Cncin-
natl in 1888, which occasion Dr. Mcllvaine delivered
the conservation sermon One striking passage in the
discourse, with reference to tho "chaplan and the
STUDENT made great an impression that it suhse
quently reproduced in the English journals In 1S4l
Bishop Folk elected to the epscopate Of Louisiana
(Which he still reains) when he retired from his
arduous Office He belongs to what is termed the mode
rate sound school of theology holding neither high
low church opinions predictions In addition to dis
tngpshed and comprehensive intellectual endowments
Bishop Polk possesses considerable military knowledge.
which, coupled with the moral influence he necessarily
exerts, have, doubt induced President Davis (hiS
cassmate at West pon to urge his acceptance of COM
Poks religious ZEAL have authority for asserting thss
since his appointment to the epscopae of louisiana ho
has built Dfy churches, and collected and expended
$3.50 900 in the work of church extension That taking
command Of army he is influenced by the strongest
and purcst of all motives am fully conscious from his
repeated personal conversations with myself "lf our
cause he holy he Observed to become soldier Is
obligation not less religious than civil'
EFFECT OF THE RLocKApE ON THE TRADE OF TlE CITY.
The ordinary trade and Of this city is all but
entirely suspended. The blockade Of Southern ports ID
necessarily keeping goods and the principals Of
shutting up their stores and making retreat TO the
mountains and the Sulphur Springs-paces Of fashionable
resort during the summer months, but which, at this mo
ment, very thnly attended AS 1pass along the lead
ing streets observe numerous closed stores (Which seem
be daily increasingly tho doors and shutters Of which
inscribed the portenous words, "For rent" Conn.,
plants being continually made of the dishonesty q thss
small traders in charging exorbtant prices for their goods
to the manifest injury OF the soldier, who generally puts
up with the exorton Apnadversions upon this sharp"
practice have repeatedly resorted 10 by tho local
journals, seemingly without effect. Apparently there isno
remedy, municipal legal, that can be applied. The
vendor of the one cent newspaper insists upon five as h
right, while the Niger, who drives you but milo or two
for his fare Everybody does as he likes in this free
country with tho exception Of talking treason against The
government and that of course will not be permitted
OPERATIONS IMPERIAL TOBACCO AGENT OF NAPOLEON
The that England and France intend pursuing
with reference to the Southern confederacy is question
constantly the tapis The fact that NJ Iue the agent
Of Messrs Halter & Co. French contractors is in this city
experimenting the purchase Of htatcofr the French
&e has inspired confidence and given an impetus to this
branch Of trade Some planters sangune enough "a
imagine that it indicates short continuance Of the block
ade At all events tobacco ranged higher on Wednesday
and Thursday last than at any time this year and -
high as at any period Of the year preceding
ANTICIPATION OF GREAT BATTLE
With the exception OF occasional "brushes" among
scouting parties both sides, fight has taken place
since last wrote. Preparations, however, are being
made for engagement major SCALE as the Coincide
troops moving forward and have taken up po
son this side of the Potomac and within few miles
OF the Lincoln troops Between the 4h and goth OF July
very wise people confidently expect that serious
engagement take place between the belgerent ar
mics.
VISIT TO JUNCoSA PEEP AT THE DEYENCES WHC1
BEAuREGARD CONSIDERS rMpREGyADIE.
RICHMOND, Va, July 8, 1851
have recently come up from General Beauregard's
headquarters at Manassas Junction having passed few
days Camp Pckens and tho Washington artillery camp
MtcheTl's Ford some three miles distant Upon my
arrival not little disappointed to learn that thu
main body Of the troops under command OF General Bou
ham, had started off the previous day, In
order to keep a petition in front. This circum-
stance has given rise to tho conjecture thse
a general engagement between the belligerent
forces cannot long Ike delayed especially both armies
almost sight Of each other. But for
another the federal troops show disposition to risk
general battle least for the present Manassas juno
and the pidc erpdnse Of consy around Is strongly for
ttcd several places Deep rauines, tions and Lads
meet the eye every side, while upon some Of the fortca-
placed guns Of heavy caibre. Considering the
OF defences the character Of the country and
the force that can be quickly brought to bear upon any
given point the position might almost be regarded as M
pregnablc as such hocper General Beaureqard rie ~
no do haess has weghy for his opinion.