The New York herald., 1862-05-30

stationed at Agiers made Reconnaissance into the
Aakapas country, which resulted in the capture OF
hne steamer, with very valuable cargo.
Taking eighty men he ont tho opelousls Rail-
road TO its terminus Learning there that rebel steamer
had just run the blockade the Grand Bayou Calon he
Immediately started OF and made forced march OF thirty
miles that night Arriving at the Bayou in the morning
hs found the quietly anchored uaslspcious OF
impending danger He took possession without meeting
any resistance and set the at work for the United
tes government. The prize is very rich one. Tho
vessel is superior New York built, low pressure boat
and formerly named the A. J. Whtmore she is now
known the Fox. She is almost the counter
part OF the Harriet Lane. Her cargo consisted
of fifteen tons of powder large amount Of arms and an
of desirable merchandise and is valued at
hundred thousand dollars She had come from Havana,
and had two bags of mail for persons the South On
Sunday night Colonel Mcmillan sent Sergeant Frake and
three back to New Orleans, with dispatches to
General Butler. As they were proceeding along the
road they were fred upon by some cowardy foe, con-
cealed from vow and Sergeant Frake and OF his
killed. the other two escaped. The bodies OF the
murdered afterwards found buried. with
nothing about thom but their blankets the miserable
guerilla assassns having stripped and robbed them Of
their clothes.
AT the session Of the Military Commission to-day
George Read was examined on . charge Of numbering
Unien man at gaming table, and OF extorting money
from loyal citizens He sent 70 Fort jackson to
await trial.
At meeting OF the Board OF Mayor and Aldermen
yesterday. resolution adopted touching the Free
dom and hospltalties OF the city the officers Of the
French frgase Catinet which arrived here the day be-
FORE The action OF the Board elected the following letter
from the General COMMANDING
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULy,l
NEw ORLEANS. May 16, 1852. !
To THE MAYOR AND GESEaKS OF THE CRY COUNCIL OF NEw
In the report of your official action, published tho
Bee OF the 10th ns find the following extracted reso
utons with the action OF part OF body thereon,
The following preamble and resolution, offered by Mr.
pended wsre on motion, sent = the Assistant Board
Whereas il has come to the knowledge of this Council
ety. a large I nee, As Of the ma navy ' Of France us Is
caiinet now in our port is The poneel-this Council
bearing in grateful remenbrance the many ties o. amity
those France whose p.t~asi potecton New oSeans
for he early w @ TO IN whG he
sion Of the State guaranteed all the rights of property
Be I; resolved That the freedom and hosptalltes Of the
e e New orleans lea o. r through the
our rort and that committee Of FIVE Of this Council be ap
as may be necessary give effect to the same
tee mentioned in the foregoing resolution.
This action is insult well to the United States,
as to the friendly and powerful nation towards whose
officers it is directed The offer Of the freedom Of cap
tured city by the captves would merit letters patent
for its novelty there not doubts OF its usefulness
as an invention. The tender of its hosptaltes by
government to which police duties and sanitary regua
tions only entrusted, is simply invitation to the
caaboose the hospital. The United States authori-
ties the only here capable of dealing with
amcabe unamcable nations and will see 10 It that
such acts OF courtesy assistance extended to
armed vessel of the Emperor OF France shall testify
fha "A fnalin IF
ful remembrance with which the United States govern
mcnt and people appreciate the early aid of France and
her many acts OF friendly regard shown upon so many
atonal and fitting occasions.
The action Of the City Council in this behalf must be
B.F. BUTLER, Major General Commanding.
NEW ORLEANS, May 10, 1882.
Publication Of Letter Captured from Spy-Con.ents of
the Leier-In,eresting Correspondence ,ch the Mayor of
NeO Orleans and the Commanding General-Prompt
and Decisiue Actio~ of General Butler-The Mayor
Brought to ddnsnd Sulien!y-Suppressio Of the Bee
Neuspaper-D6,oyal Attempt of Released Prisoners TO
Rases2roops forthe Retels-Pra Ride of General But
lr and HIS StgT Through the City-Qusa Demeanor of
the People, 6c., &C., de-
Yesterday General Butler caused the following letter
and General Order No. % to bs published in the
daily papers,
NOTICE.
Tho Delta will publish this letter taken from the body
ol Spy-H. ID. Zachario. B. f. BUTLER,
Major General Commanding.
NEW ORLEANS, May 8, 1862.
DEAR ELES-Knowng you would be anxious to hear
as TO my whereabouts and how was coming have
determined 10 write this and trust to the kindness Of
Gien Smedes TO its reaching called upon them
to-day, and was told, If they could they would send 1t
called Mrs Gracey and learned from her the trouble
you had in getting away; but was glad to hear you
mad succeeded at last and trust you got through your
journey without difficulty. How and what shall say rs
70 the events that have happened since you last
You wore here during the most momentous tims-that is
when the city was thu. nod With bombardment-and OF
course need no H. that point but can tell
you, thanks to the talents OF p. Soue, have been
granted more privileges than we expected The Mayor
IL allowed to carry on the city Affairs usual and the
Yankees be kept outside Of the city limits though
to tell the truth. believe they will bs more reoiced
learned by this time that they are really in an enemys
country they have been made to feel in every way.
The way they snubbsd on every side Is awful Let
me give an instance Last Sunday two officers marched
into DR.. Pamsrs church, and cooy seated themselves
In pcw where lady was sitting; but as they
had seated themselves she stood up and drawing her
dress close to her. she left the 10 themselves and
their reflections. Well done, it not have been
some days in the city, the regiment having been dis
banded as Camp Moore week aer we left the city, by
order or General Lowell he giving back to State
vice. Tho city Is Full Of rumors of all kinds denied
2 impossbis H 70 credit anything We ar. told the
Confederate flag Goats the Capitol at Washington
and that Beauregard has whipped Buell. at Monterey.
And 60. forgot to mention that Gracey had not
got back but the boats como 10 the city, look
FOR him daily. How u Nod coming ons suppose he
enjoys himself with tho boys. Tell him hope he will
do everything you tell him, that the way be can
please most. Give my regards TO joe Tell her
send this 70 her and do not forget to Mrs Cads
and your pupils shall not write again till hear from
you 1t is impossible IN these exciting times cacu-
late from day another but believe mo- shall avail
myself Of the first chance OF doing So Till then believe
me always. BRO. JOHN.
p ST. have written this in the library for the priv.
lege OF which am indebted to ;he gentlemany libra.
rian Mr. Kerr who bsgs to be remembered TO you and
Joe. BRO. JOHN.
The order gives great satisfaction TO the command TO
whom the conduct Of the dsloya ladies Of the city has
become absolutely inolerable This order has already
been published IN the HERALD The Mayor and the
violent secsssonsts received II in high dudgeon and tho
Mayor addressed the following letter the subject
General Butler. The letter prefacing order No. 20 Ia
merely given substantang evidence OF the insulting
conduct Of the ladies. The order contains reflections
whatever on the virtue Of New Orleans ladies, but
THAR hcha