The New York herald., 1862-07-14

seeing the General expressing thor sense Of the m
justice Of imprsouing who guilty Of no o6sncs
Thor surprise therefore not slight whom they found
themselves greeted with marked courtesy aud cordially
by General Butler and found that he merely wished to
enlist their aid ana cooperation suppressng the orays
Of the gsras and destruction OF their property He told
them he would gcd they would take the oath, but
should urge i he believed they would respect
thor promises sacrediy their oashs. They were
strongly opposed to taking the oath and think for
this roasou:-van Dorm has superseded Lowell and u
understood intends attack forces at Baton
Rouge These gentlemen fear that troops may bo
driven from their city and In that If thcy should
take oath they regard their lives and property eopa
dizsd satisfied that they are Union men In their
hearts General Butler thom OF his Intention 70
hold Baton Rouge all hazards and 20 put down guerilla
warfare, and asked their influence In aid Of those oe.
iects They assured MIN OF their earnest desire for
speedy settlement Of our troubles and their opposition
the gusrlas and pledged themselves 70 do all In their
power dspsrss the bands Of assassns that hsve In
tested their parish The closed with the best
understanding and think the gentlemen returned 70
their with pretty high opinion Of General But
srs honesty OF purpose. At all events they could not
but have admired the mastery exposition Of his policy
and explanation OF his conduct which he laid before
them.
In connection with thsse arrests and Interview can
not avoid speaking the ds'icacy and energy displayed
By Captain Klbeurn, the Provost Marshai. Hs has
made himself thoroughly acquainted with the people Of
the city, and while dscharging his duties faithfully he
has by his urbanty and polite consideration, gained an
envabs popularity among the citizens. He had been
Acting Provost Marshal for some time previous 70 his
appointment by General Butler.
| THREATENED ATTACK sy GEN.
While at Baton Rouge the General received copy OF
General Moores address to the people Of Louisiana and
General Van Dorns General Order No l. Our troops
are prepared to resist attack at any moment from
Van Dorm and with the gunboat Kneo, which lays in
the stream hold the place against eight ten thou
sand men, which is probably double or treble the
number he bring against them. IF necessary they
can retire the United States barracks which are on
kind peninsula and there they will have avery strong
position.
The night before we arrived at tho State capital Cap
tain McGsss company Of cavalry won't out on recon
noissance but had not returned when we left. Van
Dorm forces probably still at Jackson, Mississippi,
and learn from gentleman who was there eight davs
ago that they did not number over two or three thou
sand men, though he says that every man and boy is
arming for the fight
Among other institutions which General Butler
visited at Baton Rouge the State Psnitentary. He
has recently appointed Hon. Moses Bates, of Plymouth,
Massachusetts,, Financial Agent and Superintendent
Mr.. Bates q shrswd business manager, practical
and rgidy honest, and whatever goes wrong in or
the place will be to to the ears OF the
Commanding General. He has hard task before him,
that is by means enviable as the officers
Of the prison almost to man bitter secessionists,
and at favorable moment would probably not prevent,
il they did not aid tho three hundred prisoners to cs
cape very considerable amount Of valuable labor ID
performed in the prison. Since the LIST Of June 900
worth Of cotton domestcs have been made here. Gene
raj Butler ordered goods to be sent 70 New Orleans 10
be sod and also ordered all officers purchasing cotton to
offer it first Mr. Bates At she price which they paid
for it, Tho General dismissed the Captain Of the Police
who is . rank rebel and . dangerous man, and he will
probably soon be arrested.
Last Thursday a Mr. Boyle, Of Baton Rouge, brough'
from his plantation, which lies between Baton Rouge and
Bayou Sara quantity Of to ship to New Orleans
The gusrillas learning Of burned the bridge which
crosses bayou about four miles from Baton Rouge to
prevent any sugar from going forward.
At twelve O'Clock Sunday noon We started on our re
turn for New Orleans where arrived at nine that
night Owing to our having returned sooner than ws
expected there carriage waiting and the General
walked across the levse, and through III conditioned
Streets attended by few officers, safely he could
have done in New York Boston. Among the prisoners
whom " brought down was the old man Roberts, who
shot Col Mcmillan. He is upwards Of seventy years Of
ago, and is . very determined character. The
General hardly knows what to do with him.
He has been tried by military commission at Baton
Rouge and found guilty Of shooting Colonel Mcmillan,
property has been destroyed in accordance with
General Buffers proclamation; but IS he fred TO defend
his house. his killed in the affair it would
be rather hard to hang him. The old claims that he
killed his own son accidentally, while Colonel Mcmillan
thinks he killed him. The happened in this
way Colonel McMillars shot struck the young man in
the front OF the neck and just he foil forward the
old man fred the Colonel but the son fell right in
froas muzze OF his fathers gun and the charge
striking in the back OF his head literally blew the top OF
his head or The shot Of either party would have killed
the wrstched young He was a guerilla. AWAITING
the decision tho General Roberts romans in connne
ment
This morning General Butler, with few members Of
his staff established himself in the fine residence OF
General Twiggs. General Shepey, Military Command
ant and tho Assistant Military Commandant, Lieutenant
weitxs took possession OF the next house the former
property OF Colonel Adams, who is now in Virginia with
the rebel army.
DEATH or LIEUT.. DE KAY.
Lieutenant Geo. c. De Kay, who, It will bs remember
ed was shot at Grand Gulf Miss about month since
died last Friday morning from his wounds. brave,
gallant young officer and peculiarly engaging gentle
man his death most deeply dcpored by his numerou
devoted friends During the latter part OF MS iness
Dr. T. Black, q General Shepleys stan, one OF the
most skful surgeons in the department, was detailed
for special attendance on Mr.. Do Kay, and did
everything in human power to prolong the life
OF the young hero until his mother could ar
rive; but his efforts wsrc in vain. Mr. Do
Ray was also attended By . young muatto boy,
named Nelson who had left his master and claimed the
protection Of the United States army Nelson's devotion
to the sufferer was worthy OF the highest praise. He
was always ready day and night to the slightest
want, and watched and tended the patient as ten
| dsrly and faithfuliy woman could. He is to 60
North with the remains, and will never return here un
less as free He carries letters to several proni
nen citizens Of New York. and any ono who can assist
him to obtain employment may feel sure that they are
| helping worthy and intelligent man.
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