The New York herald., 1862-03-26

instant interrupted Nothing but the daring iutrc
pdiy of our soldiers and the perfect coolness of
officers, inspired by OF the of our
cause and the favor Of the God OF battles could have
sniced to overcome an enemy co numerous and we'll
ntenched But not doubt OF the result entered
our thoughts We 10 punish the of the
public peace, and did it. We scatter the armed
forces that were in rebellion against their just gov
ernment and wo did it, We TO show ali trsitors
that the OF the United States OF America s
Power in the earh upheld by the strong hands loyal
millions, and We did IL. succession Of brilliant charges
near the brickyard, the ensmys right and up tho
read In 'front.' decided fate Of the day and by half
the whole lite Of their breastworks.
Tho rebel forces broke and with great precipta-
tion leaving their guns unspked, and their camp equ
probably with strong preseniiment Of being whipped
outbscked down train OF upon the railroad with
four engines and to these they bstook them
selves IN hot haste. The last TO give up those
the rife pits on the enemy right, and there that
We succesded in taxing several hundred prisoners
ried the gunboats on the river moved up to-
wards the town, Smelling out battery after bat
terry, until from Fors Dixie, Fort Kills and Fort
Lane as well as from Fort Thompson, all the bravo do
tenders OF the Southern coufsdsraey had scamperst
like frightened sheep Our infantry followed close upon
tne heels OF the lying rebels and artillery
far behind but the enemy made no stand after
their utter rout They remained Newbcrn only long
enough to nre with vandal hands the splendid railroad
bridge over the front. which they had lust crossed
largest hotel in the place and several repositories Of
naval stores. These wero burning when approached
the city at about tbrco O'Clock p. n. II scene OF
awful sublimty-the black clouds that arose from the
burning turpentine and rosin overhung the doomed
city like pail. and one could think OF nothing
as he behsd II but Sodom and Gomorrah, or OF
some old picture OF the Internal regions But the
armies Of the Union are now In quiet possession There
will be no more 1res for wanton destruction This
pleasant and beautifully shaded city has come into the
hands Of It's real friends aud deverers The enemies OF
It's peace have gone forth in haste and with them too
many Of Its deluded citizens Let them return ~ their
rest, under the protecting folds or the old Gag unless
they wish 10 fce with still crushing severity the
srifs OF government which all gepteness to the obe
val
The battle OF the 18th blow struck at the rebel
Hon. aud was never intended 10 interfere with the private
rights Of loyal people We should be glad more OF
this latter class in the streets and dwellings Of this ne
old town. Their Only way Of exit from their troubles is
to retracc their steps with rentsnce and yield supreme
allegiance 10 the Constitution OF the United States
THE WAR.
The civil war now CONFUSING land bids fair TO DO
brought 10 speedy termination. Victory after victory
The word.
As tho European powers have utterly refused to rceoc
nze .hs southern eoniedeacy Of dsmagogues and thus
brought 10 tho verge Of dissolution As the federal
armies advance the honest portion OF the Southern 700
manry see wherein the strength lies and tho exposure
OF the sophisry and fasehood uttered by the chssan
who aspires lead them rebellion against the hest
government the world ever saw They also see that the
federal soldiers are not given TO rapns and needless
shedding OF blood These arguments that are hard
70 DO denied. Their men who taken prisoners arc
Another prominent and noteworthy fact Ia, United
states Treasury notes are and have been for long time
selling for thirty per cent premium throughout the
federncy. II the rebels confident Of success why
does not their own money circulate In preferencsf IL
caunot be FOR want u shnpasters, for the Southern
states are 40 full OF them Egypt Of eusts Com
ing events cast their shadows before and s this fact
that induces them thus TO acknowledge the moro stable
currency OF the Union
Ihe federal government proposes 10 deal Justly and up
rign.iy Win All simply asks the misguided men who
nave been caoed and threatened into taxing up arms
mem down. return to their loyalty and enjoy the pro-
lection OF government that Ia able and 90
perform all undertakes while the and arch
uaors VINO nave nauauratcd this reign Of terror sink
into gloom and ooscurty pay the penalty OF their peril
mourned and unsung -"
All citizens upon complying with the requirements Of
the authorities will be protected In their rights and pr
vicges There need be no hcstancy on their part The
government able and willing TO make good ali n pro
mses, and the character OF the gentlemen in command
OF this department In sufficient guarantee OF Their
fidelity.
Newbsrn ie . most lovely apd lssutiful city Idvsn