Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-04-11

We have some interesting news from the North,
through a gentleman who has just arrived here
direct from New York city, having " run the
blockade by making his way through the enc
my's lines in the ueighbOrhood Of Winchester,
in the confusion following toe late battle.
Ii the North the effects Of the war, we are
told, were everywhere visible. In the great
commercial metropolis Of New York business
was almost entirely suspended, and many Of the
largest mercantile houses had been forced to
close. Every department Of trade was paTalyzed,
and the streets even told Of the depression of
business. For sale and "To let" met the
eye at every step, or some other evidence of the
fast falling fortune of the North. The splendid
marble front" hotels OF New York, whose
Golfers have been filed for years past by south
er1 travel and patronage, were like deserted
halls, aud, as All instance of their diminished
business, our informant tells us that they were
actually offering board, with choice rooms, at
eight dollars per week, and could get but few
guests even al this price.
IL Philadelphia and Baltimore our informant
found almost the same state Of affairs. On the
streets could De seen no hustle or stir of business,
and everything seemed to be languisbing under
the effects OF the war. A strong sympathy with
the South still prevailed in Baltimore, but it was
held in check By the sOldieTy in the city. So
strict and odiOus had become this military rule
over the city, that no one dared 10 avOw sympa-
thy with the South. The government of the
whole State IS now under Black Republican
auspices, and the city of Baltimore is held in
subiection, az it has been since iaat May, by the
constant menace of $4,000 armed men.
The war feeling was on the increase in tho
North. The late Federal victories had greatly
i]nspiri.ed the people, and given them . new
confidence in their army. So universal was
this confidence that we are told The general
opinion il the North was, that the rebellion was
already crushed aud that it only remained to
Give the finishing blow by taking Richmond.
It was confidently believed that this would be
done by Mcclellan in the next three weeks, and
ga5lic wacers were being offered in New York
ihst the Federals would have Richmond by the
lst Q. May. o.,
The attention of The whole North was turned
70 Mcclellan, and It was thought that the next
move would be by him in his "On-to-Richnond "
m, greatest confidence was felt in the result.
His army vas said to be in splendid condition,
and the people Of the North bOasted that By dis
rfDline and practice, It had been made the finest
army in the world.
BIT the most interesting item Of orr infoTma-
ton is what our informant learned Of the late
6s+t,e at Winchester. While awaiting there an
oonorlunity TO pass through the lines, by eluding
he vigilshce Of the piceeis, he overheard a con-
varsation between two officers, One Of whom was
enrared a the action, in the course OF which
thew acknowledged that their loss was Ala killed
an ihe field. aud about 800 wounded.
When this loss is considered with our OWL,
20 can appreciate tha desperate courage Of our
forces. aud readily see to which army belongs
the victory
When our informant left Winchester the Fed
erals occupied it, though the greater portion OF
tbeir army was a little back OF the town.
AN was quiet, sud apparently no prospect Of
Am immediate renewal Of tGo hght.-RlokmOHd
Erantggr.