The New York herald., 1862-06-17


the United States barracks. On learning this above,
and receiving information that General Williams was
likely to be attacked by rebel force from Camp Moore
and other points In the interior. General Butler Inme
datey ordered the Twenty first Indiana Thirtisth Mas
sachusets and Ninth Connecticut regiments and Minis
battery, 70 go at 70 General Williams relief The
rst two regiments and the battery left this evening
the steamer Mississippi and the Ninth Connecticut Ia to
go Tomorrow the Mcclellan.
While the flagship Hartford lay at Baton Rouge, Mr.
Kimba took boat and four mon and went ashore The
boat had just landed when . company OF guerillas
came galloping down the main street and fred
upon hs little party in the boat. Mr. Kimbai
received . buckshot in his scalp one grazed tho
bridge Of his nose and another struck him in the
back. Three Of his wore also wounded with
buckshoti but neither Kmbal they wore seriously
injured The Hartford Immediately fred up the main
street after the gueras throwing forty shot, and
apparently wounding some twenty persons.
This afternoon had conversation with Commodore
Farragu and convinced that for the feet have
attempted to pass vcksburs would have been extremely
hazardous and foolhardy. The Commodore quito
I'll at yicksburg and s still suffering from
prosraton and In deciding to leave Vicksburg acted in
dserence to the sdvics Of the oers Of his feet not
feeling competent 70 decide for himself account Of
his ness He IL extremely annoyed that such course
was necessary but his distinguished reputation for
courage and ability s sufficient guarantee Of the wisdom
Of his conduct.
Tho United States steam mail gunboat Connecticut
rived at this port last night Mr. Scott mail agent was
passenger in the Connecticut. He TO take charge OF
the Post Once Of New Orleans until Postmaster 10 ap
pointed
The nrst number OF the Della, uner its Union editors,
was issued last saturday takes she strongest stand
for the Union, and informed that its sale the
streets hsrs subscribers reaches eight nine
thousand daily. Business here being almost entirely
suspended the Delta has, Of course very few any ad
vertissnsnts; consequently It IL not ssKsupporting.
wsh therefore, to Eugges to the generous people Of the
North who anxious 70 give practical expression
f thoir loyalty. thas they cannot do better than to
send out to the Dssbo paper which to
print its contents. Il is sadly fT need OF
this important articlsi and tho friends Of our
cause at tho North will see tho Importance Of help
ing 70 sustain vehicle Of much benefit tothe country
as bold homes. Union newspaper in Southern city.
Tho United States transports America Captain Col
sr sailed yesterday morning for Boston witha cargo or
cotton and sugar purchasedEes the United Stat govern
ment she also has boarts number Of church bells,
which found in the Custom House They. were the
bells sent hero tho Recommendation Of Gen. Bsaure.
gard and have been cast into cannon for tho
rebel army There has been Aeat deal of feeling hore
IN regard tncoo O0tS, "uy
ship attempting carry them sway would be sunk In
the river The Delta eloquently suggests thasthsy be
east into one massive bell, which shall be placed on
Taneul Hail. peal forth noble anthem Of liberty TO all
tho sons OF freedom the great bell At 81 Peters
calls world Of disciples to the, worship Of God. Tho
suggestion worthy II il eloquent. and doubt not
the patriotic citizens the city webs glad
ol opportunity TO adopt IL.
Nuw Yuna r009
arrival Of Lssserans DeKay, wSe Was Wounded nedr
GSrmd Gult-He Is Likely to Recovsr-Esccllent Health
ef Ms Unissa States 7rocps-WmtQf Postal Fnszstse-
Aslitary Execution EnJvyo--Asyea Of 0s S0n WHO
Pulled Dossa the United States F'aa. and Of fTows~ent
a7hugs"-D Disgracefxg COmdacs oeia United Ss1ss off,
er-Wnat Resulted from N-Riooross Examination Of
TIE AGan b be Undergone, dc. ,6cs. dc.
The United States gunboat Dacotah, Captain cKnstry,
aves for tho North sunrise tomorrow morning car
ryng despascnss from Flag Ocer Farragut and Major
General Butler the departments ~ WashngoH avail
myself opportunity forward my correspondence
Very little of Importance has transplred iDths last
two days Yesterday evening Lieutenant George @. De-
Kay arrived hero Baton Rouge and was carried TO
the General Hospital where he under the special care
Of Dr. r. K Smith, Post Surgeon, and DR.. William R.
Browneli surgeon OF General Butlsr's sta These gen.
tlemen have made careful examination Of tho wounds
that Lieutenant DeKay received 1t Bayou Sara and
satisfied that unless unexpected accident occurs
their patient will recover.
am requested to state that etters containing IN ac
count Of Mr DsKays misfortune and his present condi
tion have been sent to his mother and several other
relatives. Az they may be absent from their homes
Il would be an act or commsndabs kindness the part
OF any friend Of tho family who may sse this 70 90
quaint them with tho fact OF suoh letters having been
written 50 that they may obtain the ntsgsncs early
a. possible.
An article in this mornings Delsa gives the most
satisfactory account OF tho health aad sanitary condition
OF the troops OF this department II shown by stain
tics that there IL than per cent Of sickness In
the army and that since occupation OF this city
lust one monththere havs been but thirteen deaths In
tho command, and only eleven Of those the result Of
disease The article also pays . moritsd tribute to
General Butler for tho attention he has paid 10 tho health
regulations OF his forces and speaks most justly of Tho
perfect arrangements and peculiar facilities OF thSt
James Hotel hospital
Mr. NJ G. Parker, the late Postmaster At Ship sland,
was yesterday appointed and sworn in ss pcputy Post
master of New Orleans hope, now that We are in
New Orleans that wo may receive reasonable proper
ton OF the letters from the North would like
to pitch into" the Post Once Department about the
in which this division has been treat
oil in regard mails but feel like thai very proan.
man who declined swearing when his apple cart cap
sized going UP hill-he " couldnt do the subject JUS
tice
The Hrst military execution In this division will bo
contaminated next Wednesday, tho Attn inst The OBJ
ects Of this stern act justice the six prisoners OF
war who violated their parole, and commenced the
ganzaton OF company with the purpose OF forcing
pickets and joining Boaurssard at Corinth Ono can't
avoid feeling Of deep commissrasion for the unhappy
man. but their violation Of their parole nagrant
and their intentions reasonable that Impossible
to end fault with the strict justice OF the terrible
tencs though may hope that something may trans.
prs 70 render mercy not incompatible with justice. Ths
men will be shot Immediately after rsvss in accord
anss with the following special order
SPECIAL oRpERs-So. 49,
HgADQUAR1I IRs. DEPARTMENT rHK Cur I
NEW 0xLEASs, May 81, 1862.
Abraham McIans, Daniel Doyle, Edward G. Smith,
Patrick Kane Geo l.. Williams and wm Stanley, all
listed men the forces OF the supposed Confederate
ihair surrandar af EoEts