Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-05-06
MATTERS AT NEW ORLEANS.
From the New Orleans Piesyune of the ed
AENIKAL nF FEnERAL LAND FORCES

ARRIVAL OF FEDERAL LAND FORCES.
! Yesterday, during the whole day. vessels from
below arriving, laden with the Federal troops
mostly, if not all, from Ship island Among them were
the war steamship Mississippi, which lies alongside the
Eves IL the First district pest 10 the sailing ship
Wilder Farley which lies post l5 Just outside of her
transport NO 51' which az well as the two ships
named were full Of troops the landing OF whom was
taking place last evening, and was probably entirely
effected.
The sailing ship Idaho also full OF troops Was an
chored in the stream and the steamer Diana and other
vessels bringing them in large numbers, up TO
their landing places Including the boats used FOR tsw-
ing nearly thirty crafts of various sizes have
rived in waters yesterday and the number of troops
brought i'm by them should estimate az from five to
4 six thousand.
a large body OF Federal troops variously estimated
at from 1863 to $500 under command Of Gen. B. f. But
ler landed from their shipping last evening" in the first
district About O'Clock they marched along the leve
POydrss, St Charles and Canal streets the custom
house where they took up their quarters for the night
We them pass the intersection of Camp and POydras
streets with their bands playing.
The sidewalks crowded with people, but certainly
not 10 welcome the newcomers. We glad ssy,
however that observed noisy and insulting de
onsration Of the sentiments Of hostility % the invaders
which is universal in New Orleans. The assembled
people, generally while chatting at the unwelcome sight
bore themselves on the occasion becomes all who
engaged good cause while yielding to the pressure
Of temporary adversely yet preserve their sefrespec
aud resn confidence m their ability to overcome every
obstacle 10 the success of the which is dear TO
thCm-dsarer than life itself
Loss OF THE CONFEDERATE GUNBOAT RES
OLUTE.
Our over-ide river cotemporary the Neusbog gives
statement Of ,ha losses sustained the gunboat Res
olute n the service of the Confederate States army,
the night whcn the enemy forced his passage by the
t0tlla after passing the forts The statement s made
bv officers of the vessel The gallantry and good
bia tat tey would misuse any says the Nelas5gy
especia lv fslowcitizsn in the service, though
under different authority
t. lh Editor Of the Algerue NewsDoy
SIR I send you lisr Of the killed snd wounded be
longing TO the guubOat Resolutc
John Mason pilot, killed.
Henry Bone, gunner, killed
w. WeihE-, gUaTteTIaast5I Eiliod.
Joseph mess0Oy, killed.
Capt Isaac Hooper, wounded In the right leg above
the Eueo-lsg auputsed
Hugh Rooney, qusrtermaster. severely wounded.
w. Harvey, quartermaser, severely wounded
r. Decide. quarJernaster, slightly wounded.
This is correct st Of killed and wounded belonging
gunboat Re-0lue, and the city papers praising
those o eycsp-d with their lives and beat the Federal
feet in getting TO the city deem it but proper that the
public should ais know who in that sacrificed feet
killed and wounded and unable make such good time
70 the city % uarrate their own heroic deeds.
Capt. Isaac Hooper was wounded by the first fire
while were lying foul of the Phtanix.
John 5.as0u, pilot, aud W Webber, quartermaster,
were killed at their posts in the plot houseat the same
hg wheel ropes shot away, and the vessel Of
course. Unmauagsabe, and dred about in the Fed
egal fleet Bt their mercy.
Henry Bone. gunner was.krled in going to the maga-
zine aud having the keys Of the magazine his person
could not get at our ammunition until too late TO do
any good, a. d the vessel WAS run ashore,
she struck she boarded by boat from the Fed
era uubou SciOO and the first and second Geutensnts
were taken prisoners and brought to town. Capt }.
Brady ths purseT, remained board 10 tend % his
wounded brOtherin-aw Capt. Hooper,, but was taken
away and pIaesd in irons board the McReafor what
purpose have been unable to find out unless il be
cause he tending upyu wounded relative who had
just sacrificed LIMB in the cause of his country.
Idouot write this for the sake of notorety but merely
that justice may be done 10 those who lying wounded
in huts ong the coast and those that have been killed
and buried God Only knows where l believe we all did
the best could under the circumstances and pres
ent il is NOT for me 70 say what were the
defeat. the reason why we were surprised, as we
most undoubtedly were. Time will tell all
Respectfully yours --
UNION SENTIMENT IN ALGERS.
The Algerine Fscs59y Of Wednesday has the follow
ing gratifying paragraph
We are glad 70 SEES that the people Of Algiers while
they silent quiet and reserved maintain strict and
determined adherence TO the Confederate cause There
Union sentiment in Agiers. We have vet seen
the least evidence Of it in all our walks.
Our invaders might learn something from this
large portion naturalized citizens and but compare
tyely few of southern origin, but yet we have
not heafd Single man woman OF enid express grath-
cation at prospect Of return OF Federal authority
anything but chagrin and modification at defeat
and confidence Of our ultimate success.
A CARD FROM GEN. DUNCAN.
NEW ORLEANS, May l, 1852.
There are great mary Of the non commissioned Off
GERS and soldiers from Forts Jackson and St. Philip
in the city who reyilsd and jeered at by the people
the traitors who betrayed the fsrtS All thess
ally through good and bad report and they deserve well
Of the citizens Of New Orleans The traitors mostly
all in the hsnds Of the enemy, and none Of them in
the city It il only necessary for the people to be
OF these facts to do the men ample justice.
J. X. DUNCAN, BTig-Gen.
EDITORIAL COMMENTS
The Pealns thus speaks sdorialy of the position OF
affairs
The arrivals yesterday front of the city Of Federal
troops makes it probable hst the final occupation Of the
city viii take place sOon perhaps to day The municipal
authorities will doubtless be apPrised OF the movements
for this purpose, and will become their duty to give
such notices and take such precautions tnt Ihefe VIII De
attempt at disturbance by incorporate acts OF ind
vduals, either on the line Of march or elsewhere
Turbulent angry manifestations Of the feelings with
which citizens look upon the event the eonsum
nation of q great calamity will do possible good.
They viii detract from thu dig1iasd constancy with
which brave men sustain evils from which tney have no
power 10 deliver themselves and may add to the other
Affections OF city that Of provoking most unneees-
sariy and unprofablY measures Of hostile repression,
which not unlikely 70 extend far beyond the measure
and the character Of the ofense.
The wiser plan would be- if It practicable, 10
abstain altogether from the leyees and the streets, and
suffer the enemys forces to take possession OF silent
city, But IN the condition Of the public mind,
such abstinence is not possibility We trust however,
that will uculcated and put into force far pos
sibe and the day which gives this fair metropolis
10 the control OF its cOuqusrUrs will close without hav
ing lowered reputation for fidelity 70 the princ
endurance Of adversely
The Federal commander, whom understand to be
Gen g. T. Butler, Of Massachusetts will probably in
the usual course Of such things issue his proclamation
on taking possession and give general idea of
line of treatment to which 20 be subjected
We shall however learn less from that than from the
series of practical rules Of administration which will fol-
low and look less them than the Federal Con
gres and the executive orders, which may from
Washington
is neither opportune discreet to indulge In prog
n0scs Of what these may be. Sufficient unto the day
is the evil thereof We have to possess our souls in
patience and having each Of US decided within our own
souls upon the line Of conduct which honor consistency
duty aud good faith prescribe to u.s. to pursue that path
detanty, Osentaously and recklessy wasting heart
and strength in vain dependency and barren sruggings
but with rmuess which shall command respect, and
deserve if it do not win success.
ITEMS We learn that the levee opposite Nuns street
broke about 10 o'clock on Wednesday night and the
water flowed in rapidly also that prompt and successful
measures were adopted 70 prevent further damage.
There called meeting of the city council Yester-
dsy morning but 1t held with closed doors We OF
course, have report Of the proceedings We learn
however that the meeting held for consultation only
on matters Of importance.
Capt Mcintosh who was in command Of the LOuisi- 1
ana in the fight at the forts, and who was severely
wounded having lost and received other danger
Gus injuries was brought up Yesterday on tne Lands
He borne Dr. Stones hospital on Canal street.
The following s Mayor MonrOe's proclamation, bear
ing date the Goth ult, calling into service the European
brigade:
HAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS, |
CITY HALL, April 70, ls62. 1
The sad and melancholy circumstances through which
we are passing requires the utmost wisdom and forbesr
snce the part Of our citizens They should not suffer
themselves to be carried away BY too keen sepEs Of