The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-20

smother phase Of the question presented to
him. He waited upon by a delegation
OF about hundred Maryland planters from the
ties OF Montgomery and Prince George The President
recsived them in the East The delegation
Presented by Messrs Crisaeld, Webster and Covert,
members OF Congress, and Mr.. Bowie, ex-member' OF
Congress- who made earnest appeal for the fulfil
msnt OF the provisions Of The Fugitive Slave law IN the
District They represented the they had sustained
and the dangers which they exposed by the fail
ore to execute the law which they attributed TO tho
Intervention Of the Military Governor Of the District and
the existence here OF martial law.
The President received the OF the
tmittee with characteristic Kindness and promised to
give attention their appeal and have made whatever
arrangements for satisfaction consistent with
fright and good policy
There have been the city to-day great number of
planters counties Of Maryland adjoining this city
They came reclaim fugitive slaves, but informed
by their counsel, Joseph Bradley ESQ.,, that nothing
practical could be done without some further steps
touching those slaves that under alleged military
protection. It that the custodans OF conrabands
do regard the authority of persons delegated by the
Court TO act commissioners; and it is said that
such contrabands are making their to parts
sunknown.
President upon the subject and he stated that he sup
posed there obstacle the execution of the law
land that he would send General wadsworh to learn
tho facts.
great number OF persons have beon deserted by
such slaves able work. and consequently the
prospect of crops this quarter is not nattering.
The Circuit Court here to-day appointed Messrs Mat
thews Cox and Phillips prominent members Of the bar
commissioners TO execute tho Fugitive Slavelaw.
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Not long since General Hunter issued instructions
TO the hygiene Of his troops tho drift Of which that
with proper they would not materially suffer from
climactc influences. II is that account that he
proposes to arm tho negroes On this point the General
may quoted against those who want entrust the
defence Of Southern forts to negroes
GOVERNOR sTANLY AND GENERAL HUNTERS PRO-
CLAMATION.
It Is stated that Governor stanly greatly grieved at
The General Hunter and until the prompt and
emphatic proclamation Of the President today,
willing to undertake the office assigned him North
Carolina
ARRIVAL OF LADY FROM RICHMOND.
lady, well known this city, has reached hero from
Richmond, via Culpcpper Court House. There
soldiers on the route up to our lines but she found
difficulty getting conveyance from point point be-
sauss apprehended that the horses &C.. might be
taken for military purposes 1t is clear from this state
that what rebels there this side Of the Blue
Ridge between General McDowes corps and Freder
tcksburg and Richmond.
AFFAIRS IN NORFOLK.
Mr. Spaulding, active business man OF Washington,
has returned from brief visit TO Norfolk The citizens
there are bad terms with soldiers, but they
confident that General Mcclellan cannot roach Rich
snond
SUPPRESSION OF MARAuDrN0 IN KENTUCKY.
The report that General Jere T. Boyle to be appoint
cd Military Governor OF Kentucky with powers similar
go those conferred Governor johnson in Tennessee Is
mistake. There is no intention tho part of tho CO.
supsrseds Interfere with the civil author
Aies IN Kentucky; but to provide Of Keeping the
supervising rebel movements there. and pro-
tectng the people from the violence and rapns Of bands
Sf rebel marauders. General Boyle, who won high
reputation in the battle Of shiloh is to be detailed to
Kentucky, with force or i've six thousand men
provost guard, and to be military commandant Of the
district This arrangement has been made the urgent
request Of the State Military Board Of kentucky. Tho
troops stationed there will be composed Of Indiana and
kentucky regiments and battaons Of cavalry and
tillcry.
IMPORTANT REPORT GEN. TOTEM ON COAST
DErENCEs.
General Totem, Chief Engineer Of the Department,
dhas replied to the inquiries tho subject Of
ahe changes which may have hscome necessary in
the and othor OF Defence He lays down tho
following principles which have always been maintained
by engineers, hsmely-sorts must fall before CON-
potent land attack and that forts competent to resist
and repo vessels Both these principles have been well
settled by military experience and have received full
illustration in the recent attack on Fort Pulaski.
After elaborate argument. he states tho following
sonclusions-
l. That tho plans Of our scaboard batteries Of tho SIM
plest character cannot possibly be improved
q That the materials being the strongest, most indie
sructibe mpershabe and cheapest possible change
be made in them with advantage.
That iron has been freely used for years past TO
guard the hnnest and mcst exposed parts of these bat
asries further perfectly easy the exist
ang works any extent, and question Of economy
merely; IL will be applied whenever needed; the walls
may DO entirely iron covered
T. That all the changes in ordnance ana projcctiles
greatly in favor Of land batteries and against vessels in
any combat between the two.
s. That guns Of unlimited size can easily bs mounted
and covered on land
Q. That no vessel be built aud noated tina. will
not be ponctrabls 70 proicctlcs from such guns.
Z. That shot, rightly delivered, will probably sink
The vessel while tho fort DO seriously injured by
ths return hrc OF tho vessel
g. That tho methods Of naval warfare cannot avail in
such contest
Q. That all the best results Of modern science. skill
and experience Incorporated with these deences
these results are found to be reliable.
TO- That whio forts now as always heretofore be
readily reduced b. land batteries they cannot be
huccd when duly armed and manned by vessels.
H. That the of steam is very great and the only
exclusive advantage which modern times have afforded
10 vessels.
L. That this advantage be countervailed only by
increasing the number and especially the cabre Of The
guns q tho land batteries.
49, That tho need for fun supply Of guns for forts
Is very great. The want Of Thorn is dangerous.
a. That largo calibrcs are insisted upon and 10 be
furnished Immediately.
II is intended by what has boon said 70 dispense