The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-02


ecnsains nothing except the encouragement Of new ar
fanssmsA, y %.Iyvr Master there, BY which all
msrchan. vessels are rsdursdo report Oh their arrival
70 the Captain Of the PORT and they not allowed 10
'eav. without permission, at all until after dark
oSfore daylight. There not word In the letter in
ference to anything else.
Our Fortress Monroe Correspondent
FORTRESS MONROE, April 30, 1862.
N. Mercies Lato Ptsa TO Rschmond-sptc,.ldors 10
TIE Nature Of HIS Missioa--Is I,sspecen of he MeyYI
maeThe Wta.her.-Ay.terious Diseppt@qnc. Of
U,s,on Oecer-Pou, Play suspe.ed-r rsciaiioa 10 an
OGceY-Barsum IN ne Field, dc.
The visit of NJ MERCER the French Minister resident
in Washington, 70 Richmond. being carried TO Norfolk in
of the French Of war (the Gassend) is still
theme Of conversation and speculation among intci
gent officers Of both the army and navy. The object
thereof is argued pro and but no definite conclue
is arrived At. Last evening was NJ company ,,.
number Of military and naval officers. and tS;s .n,
Ject was introduced by one 81 70 nartv :,
was said that the French. copso, a. Richmond
after beng apprised Of tho novsy cent Q, Gems
raj Mcclellan on yorktown, comp> onicated with NJ
MERCER ana ~quesed his plcasv in regard to further
ng ana crdng adequate projection TO the French resi-
and property located 10 the midst OF Rebeldom
N srcier, being eonycled TO transmit, his dispatches
by fay truce VIC fortress Monroe undoubtedly deem
ed this mode " conveyance as somewhat hazardous,
and, concluding 10 deliver his like Paddy his ct
tor e.. ipperson-ordered the Gasscnd from Hampton
Roads 70 Annapolis and, benehting by the nsages Of
natrns awaited himself OF this privilege sail the
heart Of Reboldom under the French tricolor.
On HE way Norfolk he stopped at this place and paid
his compliments General Wool where no was received
in manner be6rting his rank When the Gassendi ap
peared on sowails Point, the rebel ggrrcrs stood IL
thrty with iuhf .tpe.. fln.
preaching vessel an American manol war intending ~
shell out that rebel nest But tie timely observance q
tho French flag on tho peak saved the GassenaI from
ceivng yolley IN her broadsde
he arrival q the Frenehman at The Gosrort Navy Yard
sa ~ Gr as oIs ss w M aa
distinctly heard at this place. copy Of the Norfolk
| Day Bonk received here the next day, devoted the
leadero TO the arrival OF the iiustrious vser which
re.ete with specIations rs 10 the object, intentions
&c SC, auguring from that speedy recognition Of the
bogus contcdcracy by LOUIS Napoleon These facts, how
ever, have already conveyed TO the readers OF the
1 lIIXALp, but the version given thereto by American
! oroers has far more Significance than is generally
| credited.
Tor the past eight months have had several French
vessels il port IN Hampton Roads Orce week-aud
even oftcner-some OF the officers attached these
| vessels went TO Norfolk. and their return sent
yoiumnous documents 70 Washington by special mcssen
gers o. by the mail But tho advent OF our investing
Yorktown cast different ASPECT on Affairs and the
Freedmen IN Secessia demanded to DO assured by the
direct representative OF the French Emperor OF safety
themselves and property. Hence the visit OF NJ. Mer
cer TO Richmond As a class The French are very oh
serving natiCn. The rapid defeats OF the rebel armies
following quickly succession aroused their fears and
any Of them bad any confidence in the prowess Of the
bogus confederacy the fail Of Forts Henry and Doneson
the evacuation OF Columbus and Nashville the surrender
o. Island No 10 and Tho impending surrender 0! Fort
Pulaski tended to shake every spark OF remaining faith
in the rebc hordes TO achieve anything else but disgrace
| fu. ueoats before our advancing victorious troops
The well known desperate character OF the rebels
destroying everything before them gal
liant forces compel them retreat alarmed the French
| men, and the only remedy left them 10 apnly 81
their homo government for aid and protocton TINS ap
i 1 M W tipco
prompted by curiosity TO inspect the iron monster
Me.rac, he combined business with pleasure, and
his way to the rebel capital aid visit to the Goeport
Navy Yard. and while there shown MI the holish
ventions ofthe desperate rebels Speaking OF Merr
mae, reminds me Of little cream stance which occurred
on her second advent IN these Roads at The time ad
vscd you Of the fact that the two French and
4 tho British steamer Rinaido, then port, proceeded
nearly up 10 Sswport's News and renamed there in
position 10 be better enabled 70 watch tho proceedings
| between ths Monitor and Nsrrimac
The Fret Oh vessels after laying there days with
ont Wines ing any fight, dropped down below Fortress
Monroe. while The Rnaldo kept at an anchorage in the
spo selected before the appearance Of The rebe
Sme Of tao French officers coming Ashore related
Of their experience while N communication with the
rebel fleet and sxprossod their utmost disgust al tho
co~ardce Of the rebels in not attacking the Monitor,
and stigmati2cd them as oowardiy In SunniDg under
their vessels whenever there appeared likelihood Of
| any or our leet firing shot at them.
| The British ste mer Rinalio was also a subject OF
| rebel abuse for refusing pleasure % party from
Nor OH permission 60 board and Inspect that vessel,
| and The same rarity vainly endeavored to thrust
themselves upn the Frsnchmen, after having
been refused lsfnisxlon 10 board the RIn2do III the
| rcbeis, after having been shown the cold shoul.
\ der ~ the representatives Of tho two Euro
pcan govs.nnsnt. 10 such plain manner, still
imagine that the foreign Powers havo
spark Of symIathy for them their unhoy cause then
all the b,as hocr and chvary Of Southern character
ard j. a idle boast and their has been
reduced 70 the ling man ouy chance Of safety nv
In II: visit Of The French Minister 10 Rebellion there
may probably be more significance than anticipate
hut circumstances ransp ed ~ warrant to appre
bend airy fears and am confident that the construction
eit,.p. N linz MIR had In do
thaa al the tobacco owned by tho French residents of
LIKE. Looking after the interest q French suLecls
| a Preach tag TO No.fnlk Had minor enoh officer
gene the Gosport Navy Yard sach courtesy would
4 have boon shown him NJ NJ. Mercier experienced.
The revolution SonI Europe we'll as in this
try rciIive 10 iron.ca vessels induced the French
author ties 70 oxamlio more closely into tn american
mode 81 constructing -cascd ships nasnuch this
Power had taken the Initiative in constructing such
craft as la Gioire, &c, ahead Of LAsiaad. n. Mer
| cier, with his snrewdness. doubtless took nt
Fanco the proportions Of the Mcrrinnc her build
uent and sailing qualities and tho first thing will
hear ON frairo will DO tic razeeiBg Of old French
men cf var and the rebuilding on the nerrinac system
The art OF constructing iron ships Is at this or
vast deal more Importance to tho French Emperor ihan
ten yea s. revenue or tobacco which would be estimated
at $3.50 0C0 ct0. Rapoeons grand scheme Is TO eclipse
England in her navy aud few sueh vessels The Mon
tor ard Herrimac would gain for him the desired
result THIS ,beet, IL ~ my confirmed impression &C
fully for tho visit o. ~ MERCER Richmond and
h rs 's ,. s sy an I
~ calm mirror. We confidently exrccted 20 sec tho
horrimac out this morning; bet she disappointed all
| hands
Captain Ward, Of the First regiment Delaware vo!un.
eers has been aissng from his REGIMENT since lat FRI
day when he LETT be had about s2co about his person
aud the Colonel g. W. Andrews Of the regiment fears
that some accident has bstacn him. The last OF
him wa at about eleven O'Clock Friday night.
pleasing little eprode occurred last evening at the
fort At roll ca al retreat Company Of the Tenth
gment Now York Volunteers, presented their FIRST Lieu
tenant Geo. ~ Dewey, with superb sword belt, sash
and cpauets, rs mark Of respect Tic pr
unexpected az y was handsome, and took Lieutenant
Ecwey completely by surprise The sword is Of the
celebrated Solngcn bados richly mounci and bears the
following inscrpton-
I Presented TO FD,eI LIEUTENANT GEoReE NJ. DEWEY, s
Company |, Tenth regiment n. Y. ",
SPY the M mbcrs Of said company as a tcken o.
esteem. Fortress Monroe, April -, 1862.
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