Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-07-03
NEW ORLEANS.


 NEW ORLEANS.
 We see, in many of our exchanges, sneers and taunts at the Crescent City, that, we think, are undeseryed. Let us, remote as we are, put i'll a few words of defence for the city that has done as much, if not more, for the good cause, than any city in the South. When we write these words, We are mindful of the exertions, sacri- fees and suf'erings of Charleston. But it would take column to recapitulate what New Orr leans did. That city is living definition of a verb: To be, to do and to suffer. Her contri~ buttons of men, of money and war materials were promptly and freely given. At Manassas and all through the war New Orleans has been represented by as gallant men as ever fought for liberty Look at her gunboats, her free markets, her outpouring of her hest blood, her money, and her energies, and then utter a word of accusation, if you can.
 There seems to be an idea on the part of the southern press, that the city should have been burned before surrendering it. We are second to none in resolution to make determined resistance to the invader-to make any sacr- fees that will cripple exhaust or njure him. But the destruction of New Orleans would have been suicidal Tle possession of the city r7;ll cost them thousands of men during the sum mer months, and eventually, they must abandon it. They have won an elephant, one they can not manage, and which, when 1t returns to our possession, will be as valuable to us as a white elephant of India to Rajah. New Orleans needs no defence. She had made it, upon the record, before the city fell into the hands of the enemy. Her present situation is terrible one, and de serves the sympathies of.everY patriot The infamous Butler the Duke Ava of tho South ern States, is attempting to crush every spark of patriotism that manifests itself His diaboli~ cal order in reference to the ladies of New Orr leans is well known. Upon being remonstrated with by Mayor Monroe, he reiterated the order on the 18th of May in these words:
 "Therefore, whenever woman, lady or mis- tress, gentle or simple, who, by gesture, look or word, insults, shows contempt for thus attract ing to herself the notice of my officers and sol diers, will be deemed to act as becomes her yo-
  to be treated accordingly. This was most fully explained to you at my office.
 shall not, as have not, abate single word of that order"
 For that remonstrance Mayor Monroe was sent to prison. The best men of the city have been sent to Fort Jackson, which has been fitted up as prison, because it is supposed to be the most unhealthy place in the world. Up to the first of June, the arrests by Butler amounted to nine hundred We give specimen of the pre- tended offences, taken from the Delta, now pub. lished under his auspices and control;
 " "PRovosT CoURT.-Y esterday, three men named Cox, Hall and Began, for uttering threats against Union men, were sent to the workhOuse each for one month.
 Charles Dougherty, for offensive language aga inst the Union, was sent to the workhouse for three months.'
 A tyranny without parallel, except perhaps in the Netherlands, prostrates the Crescent City. 4 look, word, gesture, is construed into crime, and the tyrant fixes the penalty. Never theless, the spirit of the people is shown daily. The warehouses and parish prisons are full of brave men, and even the negroes are bold enough to show their contempt for the foe. The follow ing anecdote will serve as an illustration:
 The New Orleans Delta of the 18th ult.. re- lates the following:
 On Saturday last, party landed above Carr rolton from the enemy's ships, and proceeding to the abandoned Notifications, inspected them and tore up small Confederate flag, which they found flying over the works.
 Returning down the levee, the officers met q family of ladies and children, accompanied by their colored servant. The federals, addressing themselves first to the ladies, expressed hope that the presence of the fleet was not cause of fear to them. We will relate verbatim the con- versation that ensued: Mrs. B.-That sensation, sir, is unknown to us here.
 Oficer.-Madam, may ask you if there is | any Union sentiment here?
 Mrs. B.-None, sir, that Lam aware of-cer. tainly none among the ladies.
 Oficer.-Then we may take 1t for granted | there is none among either sex, as the ladies generally go with the gentlemen on political | questions.
 Mrs B.-I am confident, sir, your inference IS to the entire absence of any Union sentiment is correct. As to the ladies following the gen. Iemen on political questions, I beg you to un lerstand that, however it may be in your sec. ion, the ladies here advocate that only which is ust and honorable.
 Officer turning his attention to one of the ervants. Well, Sis, can you tell me if all the roops have left yet?
 Nancy being for 8 moment quiet the lady