The New York herald., 1862-04-03


wives o. secession officers who ''pning IN North
ern dungeons" aboard gurboat under flag OF
truce, and started for tho North to minister to their
husbands who came to grief at Donelson They
went further than Cairo however, and were sent back
to Columbus upon General Halecks order. About two
weeks since large party gathered in tho parors
Of the Gayoso House at Memphis composed largely OF
leading military rebels and other male and female trait
ors Of promnence Tho conversation turned upon the
Mrs. b. made an angry reply to tho effect that the
refusal 'unchivalrc and ungenerous" Shortly
after the conduct of Pillow Floyd and Buckner at Done
son, brought up comparison, when Mrs. Bucknsr
broke out into tho most furious nvective against the
TWO and 50 far carried her TRADE that created
the repetition Of common talk; upon Pillow it was In
sympathy with her husband, between whom there is
bttor fsud.
Ysncsy the great Southern What Ia It has not been
captured, as sec reported by telegraph He has Ar
rived safely at New Orleans and sersnaded upon his
arrival He replied in brief speech, in which he A.
sured his friends Of the Crescent City that he salts
ID.
fghting it out single handed He remained in Now Or
leans but few days and then left for Richmond 70 con-
suit and make report of his pleasant socabs with the
hshmongers Of London TO JEFF. Davis
UP THE RIVER.
Between New Orleans and Memphis there are few, If
any, Notifications. Orders have been issued by the
rebel War Department to orty the mouth Of the Red
river, Helena, Napoleon vcksburg and Natchsz but 1t
factories
cient ordnance TO meet the order They forced to
look entirely within their own borders for cannon and
small arms The blockade has been strictly main
taned and the continual reports published In Southern
papers Of the arrival Of from foreign countries
simple roorbacks to keep up the courage Of tho people
The character OF the Southern small wretched
composed largely Of the old United States muskss Of
bresch loading pattern and about efficient many
cornstaks The best arms in the possession Of the rebel
used 1t Fort Donelson and fact the
themselves were the flower Of the rebel army,
picked for tho occasion.
AT MEMPHIS.
Albeit Memphis the very hotbsd Of secession, the
Union procvities outcrop at New Orleans, and
even in more marked degree. Many men openly avow
their Union sentiments. Secret organizations exist in
various parts OF tho city the meetings Of which arc
tended by 5000 Union men II Is well known in
Memphis that splendid Union flag, made by lady liv.
ing in the city concealed, but Will be unured at the
approach Of gunboats event daily looked for and
prayed for by thousands Of hoping, anxious hearts
The dsspsaton Of waning fortunes has seized UPON the
secossionists, especially among the military men. Ap
peals for voluntary recruits are made in van and I'm
pressing has become general Men and boys are seized
In the Streets In the shops and dragged out Of their
beds and hurried TO the camp OF rendezvous upon the
fair grounds to swell the ranks Of ths rebel army wo
men AL tho streets with their lament taons and ptsous
b mplore the recruiting officers to release their husbands
and children.
BURNING OF THE CITY.
The project Of burning tho city IL compelled 10
ate, which originated with military residents
OF this city given rise to fierce and bitter dispute
The Mayor, John Park Is opposed to 1t, and has fuln
mated proclamation (Which sent you days snce)
avowng his determination TO hang any man found firing
building The proclamation vas made in his indiv idua
official capacity, and many people took umbrage at
his assumptions and personal threats Discussion be-
came frequent and open, and soon two parties
originated, burners and anti burners, the formor
In the clear majority, and still further strengthened
by the action Of the Common Council in conjunction
with the leading military men at meeting ing held
city, II necessary was passed By very large majority
1t is most sincerely to be hoped that this resolution will
be thoroughly carried cut and that troops will COM
plee the scene BY sowing the ashes with salt The de-
structon OF the city will involve the destruction OF
large amoun. OF property Immense ausns'es Of
than probable however, that tho furious nrs caters
will take sober second thought before they apply the
torch
PROVISIONS, ETC.
In the matter Of provisions and the neoessaries OF fc
Memphis poorly supplied and has not enough hand
partially make up the deficit but the stories set aAoat
that the South has stock enough hand 10 last for the
bsrely ls,i siS mon,hs The same dssttu,on applies
with equal force 10 wearing apparel Only the common
blue. home linssy woolssy stuff can be procured
that at extotonats prices. Shoes are very scarce
especially CATERS fer ladies'.
Business Of course is duh. Grain and provisions are
held st starvation rates Which are pscuiar iaacrou,
tender. Some little impetus is given TO manufacturing
by the war; Three very large gunbcas are on the Ways
which being plated with railroad IRON but at the
slow progress obtaining forces will be In Msm
phs long before they finished. An order has also
been issued for the manufacture OF several Thousand
long pole and combine the merits OF . specr and toma
hawk. With these fearful weapons ID these de'uded
followers OF Jo Davis propose 70 whip the Yankees and
"carry an offensive war into the North"
ABOVE MEMPHIS.
There no fortncations Of Importance at Memphis
Between the city and Island No. 10 the priscpal
points whore resistance may be expected are Fort
Pillow and Fort Randolph. The former Is an earth
work. with bastons and trenches mounting from eight
guns In barbete The strongest fortncation IL at
Randolph sixty miles above Memphis. These forthoa-
tlons built upon the third Chckasaw Bluff at an ee-
walton OF at least hundred feet from the river and
short distance south Of Island No. a. which lies at The
mouth OF the Hatchs river The blus ere natural bat.
terss OF themselves AZ At Columbus and command the
river for six miles In either direction. Az the present
stage OF the river place could not stand siege There
s no railroad communication and all supplies must come
By the river Retreat by land 10 cut on, as the whole
country In the rear IL inundated. Is highly probable,
Therefore that II Island No 10 Is evacuated the longest
step taken towards entrance into Memphis. The
forncstons at Randolph mount somo twenty nvs guns,
principally thirty twos and sixty fours