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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
The United states Troops to BIO Removed
to the City Envir0ms.
Troy faaN Ma llrta Ro, havA

From The New Orleans Bee Nay 8.
ABOUT TO LEAVE.
Is rumored that OF the United States troops IN
the city be withdrawn the environs. and that
simply guard will be left Report likewise states that
this movement is the result o. Pledge the part OF the
city authorities for the safety OF the officers and soldiers
OF the federal army while passing through streets
[From the New Orleans Bulletin, May 81
REMOVAL OF TROOPS.
In consequence OF arrangements entered into batween
the city authorities and General Butler, most OF the
United States troops have been from La ayete
square and other central places in the city the envi
rons, leaving only small guard. Tho police in
stueted to tako cognizance OF all outragos committed
either BY the citizens unarmed troops each other
and is to be hoped there will be necessity for Gen
Butler TO again place his men in such num-
bsrs IN our most fro4usnted streets have appeared
there during the past few days. There will be such
necessity If each party quietly pursues business
without Interference with tie other.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24

We expected be relieved Of the annoyance which
we have exposed by tho publication Of news
rnors, kilograms &c, BY the prohibtn BY the United
States General commanding In this city In this hoe
have been disappointed. The conductors Of the
papers are now everywhere badgered with inquiries
on tho Streets 10 what they have heard what they
believe OF this or that rumor 70 q degree which adds
greatly TO the other dscomors OF their position We
beg TO give all such parties that future when
such badgsrng attempted sh Ill adopt standing
answer, and IL is this
tom House during business hours At the St Charles after
business hours. That official has kindly promised
10 give us the authentic version q such news as
we win be permitted 10 publish, and presume would
be equally kind those who have like curiosity and
Gar impotence than we permit ourselves TO be
POSSESSED Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
Murder ut q Club Meeting.
From the New Orleans Bulletin, May 81


On Saturday eyeaing some gentlemen all intimate
friends were collected together in Of the club
on Canal street. they got into military discussion in
aon to the merits the deiencss OF the city during
which Dr. Hensey old resident and highly esteemed
sman became involved in hasty and violent alteration
with Judge John W. Price, of the Fourth District Court
which resulted in the stabbng OF the by the latter
with small penkne. Immediately after receiving the
wound Dr. Hensley exclaimed that he was dying, and
proceeded dress the wound and give directions how
no should BIO disposed Judge Price seized with
morse at the enormi;y OF the deed he had committed,
and besoughI the dying forgiveness declaring that
he a. the time conscious Of what he doing.
1t truly melancholy and affecting scene, in which
the unort perpetraor OF the act seemed to
suffer than his victim. Judge Price has always
been regarded young gentleman OF high standing,
and IL Is thought he incapable OF such deed when
on Sunday night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24


The Evans House, on Poyd. as street, which we have
already referred to, Is now hospital for the federal
troJrs.
The sentries citizens Unexpectedly met with
Friday morning, the sidewalk Of the City Hall,
longer to there, but troops occupying the
upper portion OF the building.
odd Fellows Hall was taken possession Of on Saturday
for the use Of a large number Of federal soldiers.
Lycsim Hall has been made military hospital.
Tho opelousas and jackson Railroad depots are In tho
possession Of the fsdsras since saturday morning The
rolling stock had been previously removed.
The Canal street and Alsers Terry boat 10 At present
the control Of the fedsrais who have placed ma
rinsz on board and are now running It,
A number Of drays and mules have been pressed into
the service Of the military occupants q the city.
These and the H. Charles Hotel, the headquarters OF
General Butler the only nstanoes mp 70 this time,
Of private property seized by tho fedefals.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24

CONFEDERATE NOTES.
We are surprised feo dicertis-H,ents BY par
ties ishic sell their goods property for Confederate
ns&es We this may be ascribsd 70 its not
being deemed necessary snco IL Is well understood
every whore other currency Is expected pay
meut But s offers through the adver Using columns
vi the press deal for COME paper would lead
many a trade which might not otherwise be made.
such advertisements would the good effect OF
spring increased confidence well promoting busi
ness We advise friends, whatever they have sell
for Confederas notes whether slaves, lands merchan
disc, by all means 70 advertise.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
The Rebels Losing Hepo.
From the Memphis Avalanche, May 81

THE CAPITAL IN DANCER.
Tho telegraphc nows from Richmond Is painfully H1
nifcdnt Mcclellan haue been preparing tie
fate for Richmond thd. Bl and Porter got up for Neg
Orleans. The enemys gunboats assembled York
Sunday to within hrtyfve miles OF Richmond, and i'm
mcdiately Yorktown evacuated by our troops.
Where In what direction troops retreated not
stated but presume judging Of tho future by the
past, Is only question of time as to ,chen the guooy
ci oct to Richmod. II is paiaiu to witness the gradual
surrender Of stronghods years of toll in forti
tying, without the striking OF blow by armies.
However, the policy Of ovaouatng will soon and Of No
ceGSty come to q close,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
About yellow Fever.

TFTom the New UrIeans DeIIA NAY 81
aTalk on Change, ridicules the idea, common
among new Corners and little regarded by old resi-
dents that nh and osl are producing causes Of yellow
fever and asserts from experience Of thirty years.
that this mysterious epidemic assas equally tho palace
and the hove-the cleanest and ARREST as well the
closest and nthtsst places. This s doubtless true but
Nth and ons are objectionable on other gtounds and
will We trust, be removed. Our population having little
else do might be most ussfuy employed In aiding the
notification OF the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
Rebel vandnltsm--The sChIvalry" ut
Their Favorite Work.

from the New Orleans Delta, May 81
II only yesterday evening that we were informed
OF the disgracefu acts OF the mob that for time had
their saturnaa in and around the new Custom House
Building the evening Of the day that the feds al
forces possession Of that building The facts
before us-and satisfied they unquestiona-
be-arc these-The federal forces took possession OF
the Custom House, Post Office &C. At shutdown OF that
day the federal force ordered 70 return the feet
at anchor opposite the city. When they left the rocdis
broke open As doors Of the Post Office, and, for time
had perfect satardld in that establishment. They took
Of everything but the vault which they could
not entar they took all tho letters they could lay their
hands on, and, We presume, rited thom OF their
TENTS they carried Off valuable gold watch, the pr-
vats property Of the Postmaster, and o large
amount OF specie, and, In fact, robbed and plum
dersd the establishment. Did those vandals con-
sidor for n moment that the money they stole,
the letters they destroyed the property Of tho
citizens New Orleans and not that OF the federals
We believe they did not, and did not Were they
Of the ncaicu!able injury thoy had inflicted the
community by the destruction OF the thousands OF let
ters then in tho Post Office, many Of them doubt,
from parties their friends who wero at the time those
letters written, fighting under Beauregsrd some
other general Of the Confederate armesf We do not
know whether the ruans who the outrage
In question OF these facts not and
they uo,lld haze made difference 10 them,
her object evidently nothing but public purder. Our
only regret is that sufficient force had not been de
tailed by the city authorities to arrest the scoundres
tho time they committing these outrages and have
had them tried by drumnead court martial. Every
cent in this community. Aetr condemnation TO tae
Gallons. tp0t,id h0pe said daa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
Provisions co be Broug ht TO the City.
IErnta The NcS lirlaaus IGltA. MAY Al

General Butler has consented that communication be
opened with Mobile for the purpose OF procuring boat
load OF -four In that market for the " people
also that tho opeousas Railroad may transport hher
proyiFops OF all kinds and communication may be had
with the mouth OF Rod river by means OF steamboats,,
so that the Two stock and provisions there accumulated
NAV be transpo ted 10 New orleans For the successful
result OF ns treaty, citizens are largely indebted to
lie good Offices of Hon. Pierre SOule.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24

discharge OF their faithful and dues requested
him not 70 dsband hts brigades until order was COM
eely restored and fear entertained for life and pro-
peny. General Jugs returned his thanks for the CON-
piont paid himself md his soldiers and added that
the tired down. but would remain under arms
If arran cement 10 which the Mayor had previously
alluded cd concluded In few hours; that furthes
more General Batter had taken OF the city and
responsible be thought toe the preservation Of good
Tho Mayor subss iuenty had an interview al The
federal headquarters with General Butter who declared
that he had only come here 10 restore New Orleans
and Louisiana 70 the Union; that no had no desire
TO resort TO hard measures, but 70 DO concili-
aiory as for as possible that he was willing to
facilitate as far as he could tho transit OF provisions
10 the city, and wished the Mayors operation Ia
the government d tho city. This proposition was
declined by his Honor. also that to cooperate
with the Provost Marshal and third proposition that
tho police should directly TO tho federal head
quarters II finally agreed that the Mayor and Com
mon Council should meet General Butler in tho evening
the appointed time the views Of the authorities to
the terms which they would continue 20 administer the
affairs OF the city made known To the federal COM
mander through Pierre Soule. third interview was
fixed for Saturday and the result shat the Mayor and
the Council remain perfectly untrameledfree to act a.
formerly far municipal affairs are concerned but
tho right to deal with parties charged with political OF
fences Interference with tho military power belongs
exclusively 10 the federal Provost Marshal. We UNDER
and that other mpor tant matters including the supply
Of provisions, were also satisfactorily settled.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
Resume OF the state OF Affairs I'm the
fFrom the New Orleans Bee. MaYEl

y.
We give TO- day, for the benefit Of those among our
czens who may Jet be ignorant OF the roa state Of
aiairs-snd have to believe that the number
IL not very limited-a brief history OF what has oc-
Cured IN the city since Friday On the morning OF
that day, federal scnries having been placed ri each
entrance to the City Hall, Captain French, General But
where hs magistrate and Informed him that tho
general would issue proclamation, wished to
Ia ga an Interview with him and General Paul Jage Ths
latter was for and promptly srod TO the invita-
teu lis Honor after warmly thanking him f1r the
valuable services he aud his command had rendered New
Orleans the zea and devotion they had brought 70 Vac
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
The orr Repeated Lies.
From the ,lsmphis Avalanche, May II

uUNTSVfLLE RETAkEN.
wo learn that information has been received from
likely 10 be In possession OF tho facts that hghA
RECENTLY at Huntsville resulted IN the re,akg Of tnas
place with heavy loss both sides The fedorals
said to fought with great desperation. General =
Kirby smith Is sad 10 have been IN command Of our
forces The report comes from source protesting -
have derived IL from hea.lquartsr s At CJrinth.
LoUlsrILLE.
Late adyiccs from Louisville say that great reaction
is going that city and that the rcope ready
revolt In large numbers, II they only had The
federal force IN kentucky, we also learn Is very small
FRoM PARIS.
We learn that about thousand federal cavalry.
stationed Paris cnnessoe learning that tho mihtA
and supposirg that large force approaching,
stlnpeded At Tor Tennessee river 80 there
fedlrals In Paris at last accounts.
The Eioridn Rebels Anxious for n Plight.
correspondence Of the ayannah Republican,
NJ TAMPA, Fla, May Z, 1S62-
you have oubtcss hoard OF the demand mnlc upon
short time since for unconditional surrender Of this
place II was really yes, coolly and deliberately de-
nr2nded, but sernly denied by brave commander
MAJOR X b. Thomas They gave twenty four hours to
get the women and children out oi tina way But they
have taken good not TO 10 sec US any morc
though thirteen times twenty four hours have passed
away The Major thinks thoy will yot come, and s hold
Ing himself in readiness We inisya 10 firc them tt
they give rs cny sor, or 1ogal Our boys anxious
TO wipe the stigma off Of Forid.a.
Quite number Of prisorers have run away from Key
wost and have reached hera.
War on the Confederate Shinyiasters.
FROM the Augusta Constitutunallst1
lie who seeks 70 devrscate the notes issued OF the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
The Aggressive Policy Recommended.
-lErom the Memphis Avalanche, May 81


II 10 said that IL the enemy give battle at Corinth.
that shal first pap and then capture his army; and,
hese advantages attained, we shall ddopt an Aggressive
policy ard Curry the into the cnsrys counry 10
would have been we'll for wo had adopted this
long since Our troops, instead u leading inactive ves
camp, would have been greatly the oppor
tunty OF glory such Hold Still it may be toe
Late to adopt this policy It is in opinion me
only way put oni TO the As long tho feds
rails sit quietly at homo and escape the evils OF tho
they inct upon others there 10 but little probsbi-
lily OF their agreeing any proposition for peace which
does involve humiliation. But at their
doorssu invasion OF their lands and houses
could not fail 10 have beneficial influence upon thsf
minds towards speedy peace. Now that the idea thas
s.cotton is king" has exploded. after nfcting upon
al! the ills under which suffer, IL to to b
the highest dictate Of wisdom to change tactics and
adopt an aggressive warfare. We have tried the de-
fensve policy and il has suited materially damaging
Let try the aggressive Let try it, too,
Whatever " done should be dono speedily; for
tbors less than months In which the
tide in favor, and strike balance-shsst with the
North, before Eurore intervenes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24

FROM the memphis AXaIanche, May III
The other day visited Zeal street market and found
ow Strawberries for sale at very high prices. The
show OF meats was worry indifferent, and worry small
amount at shat all Of which sold readily ut twenty
ave cents per pound. Vegetables brought big price
Cabbagcs sold for forty ATTY and sixty cents pcr head
Chickens and geese at a dollar piece. will take al
ieds ten doar JI 10 I'LL common haskell al hs prices
articles retailing for ssoD days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24

PARDoSgp.--Governor Morgan has pardonod Henry
Dunlop the husband and father Of the Mrs Dunlop aud
child burned 10 death by tho IRE IN Troy who was
vicei some tma since ol assault ulon his brother.
IN law, Owen AaFtngh and sentenced u the Pouiien.
sey year NgniOp was "a prison a. the time u
the ucCGrfeace o. the CALAMITY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
Predicting the Final Crush.


II Is believed that France and England cannot much
longer endure the distress and financial ruin which this
has entai!ed upon them. The latest foreign news
gives signs Of this, and is believed that tho YANKEES
government have received some significant hints -
the same effect We may therefore be Irspored for a.
early movement of the enemy a, all points They must acs
at once. They cannot longer defer operations.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
The Banks I'm Possession OF the Military
Authorities.


From tho M6mphis Ava!anchS, BAY o.
Our banking institutions have been taken possession q
by the military authorities, and they In q condition,
we learn. TO leave Memphis at an hours notice. The
branches OF tho Union and Planters banks leave under
the remonstrances Of the officers learn. They hAve
done all that they could to protect the institution and
discharge their obligations to the stockholders whose a.
rcctories appointed hem Office They have atsrnar
two but to yield to military power.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
No Pro.perity i'm seccssin.

IFrofn TIC Memphis AvlIlnche. May ~
MExFHis. May 6, 1907.
The river Is rising slowly but 1t certainty cannot .
much higher Business tho levce is spiayed OUT
none doing There but very fcw steamboats, at the
evee They are ali in the employ Of the government.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
A Wealthy Reaction.

frrUn the New orleans Delta. May 81
The peo.o turned Out Va asse numbers 70 enjoy tho
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
JcH. Davis to Take the Field.
(From the Memphis Avalanche, May 81


We learn from Richmond that President Davis has
pressed his determination TO place himself Ut the head
OF the army in Virginia the prospect u battle
rendered certain and 10 share its fortunes. The Pre-
sident also reported In high hopes and quite conf
dent Of The army in Virginia Is perhaps, tbs
best drilled and best appointed In the confederacy, and
feel asnrod will give good account Of itself In he
day OF trial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
From Baton RouGe-Evacuati0n OF tn
Citv.

From the New Orleans Picayuno OF May IL
We have intelligence from Baton Rouge a. late as Mon
day morning gentleman who left there on that morn
ing, and down the river in skif arriving here at
twelve NJ on Tuesday gives US the following iacts:-
The passing Of the Federal fleet above forts was
announced at the capital Thursday morning, aud
mova of the State archives and the destruction OF
cotton and sugar. The archives have been removed
place in the interior where the enemy is by no means
likely TO hnd tem and all the cotton Baton Rouge and
along the river is mass of smouldering fire. All
the sugar, too, has either been carried = place OF
Arsenal and Arlory and other Confederate buildings,
and therefore cannot speak positively the point but his
impression is that all the machinery
ammuni tion &C., have other been removed left in
such q condition az 70 be valueless to the enemy.
mmedintoy upon his arrival at tho capital Governor
Moore issued proclamation announcing the great dis
aster to and counseing the people in patriotic
language TO their duty in this their hour Of adversely
The Governor does not attempt to deprecae the enemy
success but at the time he calls upon all citizens
Of the state to 40 all In their render that
fruitless and short lived possible With this
view he enoins the destruction of cotton sugar and
other property liable to seizure and appropriation tho
enemy. Colonels OF militia snjoined to soc to the
execution Of this order.
There was quite fermont among the people OF Baton
Rouge when II announced that the enemys feet hal
assed the forts. Preparations made general
departure to the interior and though ali excemcnt had
passed away whom informant left. still numbers
snMed 70 lea,e both By lard and ,cdr in anticipation Of
risi from the feet no portion Of which, assured,
contrary TO city reports, had visited the capital
Our informant is positive that OF the feet have
boon higher up than Carrotlton He Monday
his way down. could they have passed him during
tho night as he was awake every hour. We
conclude, then, that, to noon Tuesday Baton Rouge
had NOT been occupied, had the federal flag been
hosted the Capitol the positive
ments OF all the "reables" in the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
LErTEK FROM IA. NJ. SUMMERS.

m your edition Of the 4th inst nnd an entire mlsre-
Of che facts of the connected the
srrest and relsass OF Danel Edwards On Friday even
sng last was sent from the ST. Charles Hotel to the
tom House, guarded by company Of United states
sroops 70 protect me from mob. On the way down
was Jesred at and the word traitor was freely used
toward by many in ths crowd. Several arrests
made by the soldiers. Among them Edwards. on
eur arrival the Custom House tho commanding officer
asked me II knew Edwards and what Kind Of man he
was. informed him bad known Edwards for number
OF years had always esteemed him gentleman, and
chat thought him incapable Of lending himself 10 aid 10
irving counsnancs TO such outragss perpsratod
by the mob on that evening, aud asked the commanding
Otter, not incompatible with his day, allow Edwards
90 be relensed
Fdaasds ssnt for me, and most emphat.caily discai
~ ever having used the word traitor on the uccas
MAS II4ll0o. Summers. aad TIA, 0nis - term Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-24
Rebel Success Not Within the Scope oe
Human Probability.

From the Wilmington IN o. Journal
Never since the world began such desperate and
reckless effort made that which the Lincoln govern
Roman despotsm nothing in the history OF the Brit
sh struggles against Napoleon when Pitt urged c0atioo
after coalition and substituting In turn all Europe, out
side 0. France The picture 10 . gloomy one, but well
worthy Of study It is evidently the spasmodc and OK
hastng energy Of foyer which must result In depression
aud eebleness but there IL denying the fact that
while endures this enorgy calls for the employment n
almost surerhnnan 9oSeys Of resisancs upon the pant n
hose dcaiRa tisoDs u IS directed