The New York herald., 1862-07-30

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bills for basket of chickens In another case they gay
their bond $50 counterfeit money, and an old watch
for horse Al every private house they demanded iood
mix and the latest papers from Rchm nc.
The Colonel fuayes sad he regretted tho war; that
was only fight for boundaries that they could no
afford To lose ths Southwest They numbered between
i've and six hundred and well equipped but ndif
ferently mounted save here and there good horse
which looked very much as If stolen They were con
voyed this trip By several buck negroes who
mounted uniformed and armed The principal OF ths,s
seemed 10 be negro well known as Dabney,' the mil
Ter of j. c. Ierrold at Thornsburg, in Spottsylvanis
Their general bahayior was good Tney i'segred ciA
frsGe prre y, horses and far hear
carried 81 no negroes at one place, on their return. they
siupNsd and gave gentleman bottle OF whiskey mad,
IN 1884 which the lucky recipient acknowledges to have
beca excellent
Address OF General Smith to the Troops
at Vickshurg.
OfFcERs AND SOLDIERS OF ARlILEkY AND OF THK THIN
BRiGApE:-Ihe apparent pause the operations OF the
enemy against this place affords opportunity to pub
lcly acknowledge the steady courage and admirable
duct exhibited all during the BON bal
the past few weeks
From below the enemy first appeared against you, de-
mandrg an unconditional surrender enemy who had
successfully passed the forts guarding the approaches to
New Orleans and forced the submission ~ the city itself
an enemy having naval force Of some thirtyave
sels armed with all the appliances OF modern warfare
including the formidable steamers the ede-
ri navy, besides numerous transports, having large
infantry force. From the other direction the
fleet OF gunbOats that had successfully
Columbus, Island No 10 Fort Pillow and Mem his Be-
eagoerea as she has been vcksburg and her deences
injured, and we believe they will remain so.
TO face, undauated, numerous fos to endure,
inchngly, 70 fierce bcmbardment to return boldly and
successfully terrific re has required that cool de-
termned courage that cheerful facing of danger chaac
erstc OF the Confederate soldier on every field. Most Of
their ggnboats have been much injured two soops Of
war crippled and driven out of fire, one IN sinking CON
dition and mortar boat now lies before you wreck.
While am happy in being able to speak thus Of all
both officers and soldiers the brigade there occurred
individual instances Of heroism worthy of imitation, and
deservng OF special notice The two most prominent
are Sergeant William Boyd, Company and private John
Murray, Capefs battery First Louisiana artillery. The
FIRST acting as gunner during the fierce OF the 28h
Of June had his right hand crushed by tho fragment Of
shell Wble stopping the vent Of his piece, yet faith
fully maintained his position not raising his wounded
hand ua all danger OF premature discharge had pass
Cd thus preserving, by his clolncss and bravery the
lives OF his companions at the gun.
The second, the morning OF tho 2Sth day Of June,
when bali became lodged IN rilc gun, and the
nonicrs were driven from the parapet by shower Of
schrapne mounted the arapet alone, anu worked man
fully to ram it home regardless o. the danger which
he momentariiy exposed
Us Others who entitled 10 honorable mention for
cooncss in DANGER conspicuous courage under Tire
heavy ire, and consancy N he performance OF duty, the
following names have been haaded in by their command
ing officers, viz -
Acting sergeant MAJOR James NJ Goddn, Eighth Ioui-
sara artillery.
First Sergeant D. W Leach First louisiana artillery
First Sergeant Erne, FIRST Louisiana artillery.
Sergeant Harrison. First Louisiana artillery.
Sergeant Dionysious Twenty Third regiment louisiana
Volunteers.
Corporal Adams, Eighth Louisiana artillery
Acting Corporal Shropshire, Eighth Louisiana artillery
Private McSweegan, Eighth louisiana artillery.
Private Moriarty, Eighth louisiana artillery.
Private Dowdcll, Eighth Louisiana artillery.
Private McNeal, Eighth Louisiana artillery.
Private Bihm, Eighth Louisiana artillery.
The vgiant activity Of the officers and Of Starke
cavalry led by Their Colonel is also acknowledged To
them belongs The distinction of first successfully engag
ing the enemy.
The officers. and all OF the entire command, in.
Guiding the members Of my staff and DR.. Blan.on Yo.
lunteer Surgeon deserve and have my warmest thanks
l.. SMITH, Brigadier General commanding.
ViCKsBURG, July IL. 1862.