The New York herald., 1862-05-20

No Secessionist to Be the Next Governor
of the State,
&es &c.. &c.
Our Newbern Correspondence.
NgwBERS, N. c., May 8, 1852.
The Quia Of Nesotern-A NoveI Adrria1e-S,oord Pre-
sentasion to Lieutenant Fricker-ArrivaI Of Cdcalry-
Hoso Much They Hare Been Nceded-Arvea of Secesh
Official for TseasGn-Muniions of War Found in His
House-Gemeral Ferrros StaG-The Meas Colors for the
Fifty6ra Neao York Volune1s-7ns Tiueny Gfth Massa
chxsas Regiment Relieved from City Duty By the 7een
ty-third Aassa:husats-Their Good Standing Neo
berr-F5st Macon Being Rsparsd-The North Carolina
Unton Regment-The Negro School-Hs Good Effects
The Union Hotet-Ks Propriet0rs, &C., dc.
Although at present resting oars, await
ing the conclusion Of important Of the
grand army before again resume victorious
marches hsrs yet is sufficient transpiring here Of
terest 70 the public continue TO keep correspondent
active. Although feel more at home when a great
battle is going 1t does not prevent from enjoying
some of the pleasures incidental TO For instance
the military portion Of the community here thrown
into most violent excitement and envy
sequence OF highly romantic marriage that took place
here on the evening Of the 9Th. The bride, who was
formerly Miss Ellen E. wheelan, is native Of Massa-
chusetts, and a young lady Of high mental power
and accomplishments. Led on by the same
holy spirit Of humanity that Influenced the
beloved Florence Nightingale she rendered her ser.
vices to the Twenty fifth Massachusetts, regiment to tend
the sick and wounded. They accepted, and noby
has she performed her seNimposed task None but
those who lying bed OF sickness, and they far
away from home know what blessing from Heaven
is the tender nursing Of woman's hands.
The enved and happy bridegroom is Captain William
Emery Of Company B, Twenty -6fth Massachusetts, an
officer admired by all and respected among fellow sol
diers envisd OF having left oil competitors far
behind and happy that ho has got wife that any person
might be proud Of.
The ceremony performed by the Rev. Mr.. Hart,
Chaplain the Third artillery, New York Volunteers.
There were present Major General Burnside Generals
Foster and Reno Captain Messenger the Provost Mar
shal Colonel Upton Of tho Twenty nth Massachusetts,
Lieutenant Colonel Spragus, Adjutant Harkness and in
fact all the officers Of the Twenty dfh besides large
assembly others During the evening the Of the
regiment formed OF the house and performed
choice selection Of music. Tho whole affair passed
OF with the greatest eca broke the late monotony
Of our lives.
Another pleasant aiir OF entirely different nature
took place day ago at the headquarters Ut
signal corps. Lieutenant Frieksr, who Is in command
has always held the confidence and love of those under
him. the officers were not satisfied with that and to
prove in more tangible their high esteem for
him they sent to New York for siAboratey finished
sword OF Prussian manufacture Upon arrival il was
presented to him, with the usual sccampapments OF
eating, drinking and speschmakng. The presentation
was made by Lieutenant Shumwsy, who introduced IL
with laughter provoking speech, which was duly re-
sponded by the surprised and fattered recipient
The abors OF the signal corps have been very arduous
and too much cannot be said Of the able way in which
their euties performed. under the command OF
Lieutenant Frcker Colonel Fricksr, as he 10 univsr
sally called.
In my last spoke Of the continued annoyance We were
subjected from the mounted picksts or the enemy
who used down our advanced picksts, and sci.
dom without killing some one, or else making or
more prisoners This cowardy and uncivzed style Of
warfare will be put siectua check to, in this
department. BY the arrival Of large force cavalry
who will take this matter in hand, and sincerely hope
that shall not bs called upon for some time If ever, to
record any Of these dsgracsrul affairs. We have
,ong needed just such force, and their arrival was
hailed with unfsgned JOY BY all The full particulars
am, Of course not permitted to give
AIR. +. P. Latham, who occupied the position o
Chairman Of the Craven County Court, arrested a
few days ago the charge Of holding reasonable com
munication with the rebel forces giving them oil the
information his power relative to strength and
position. His residence is the other side OF the
Neuse river about six miles distant from Newbern His
house vas searched al the time Of his arrest and q
quantity Of and ammunition seized that
there together with number Of horses carriages, kc
Mr. Latham is well known TO be strong anti Union man
both in feeling and expression and u is positively stated
by those who know him that he has spent largo
amount Of money TO advance the cause OF
this unholy rebellion. II is further stated thar
he actually caused 10 be constructed aud equip.
ned at his expense a two gun masked battery.
I'D sl,os,ta
be mstsd out TO him II mas been those wealthy, in
influential who have caused the whole trouble aud
tbey should be made TO answer for it, and the poor
dended people that they have dragged down into this
abyss misery the sole purpose Of advancing their
Another visit was made to the individuals house the
dav before yesterday by about hundred OF our
they went small boats a. far as possible, and then
marched the balance Of the way They met with no op
position and quietly performing their duty return
I'd number OF hams and other provisions were taken
rsoe,ty Of the house was not intsered with in the
least, hs family Of the house were very much frighen
cd they did not know the full object Of the
have already informed you Of the promotion OF Colo.
mel Fsrrero TO be brgadier. now enclose you com
ple,e list Of his staff
ravard rerrero ..... Acting Brig Gen. "a brigade
q. n. McKibbon Assistant Adjutant General
d. W. Horton. "a A. Com. OF Subsistence.
T. Rapelje ..Actg Asst Qnartermastsr.
II. T. Marshall. .........'A -ae lamp.
AZ wscoM :, "a :, cl. sha can - N.
Faty first New York BY the ladies arrived here and
was formslly handed 70 them. An immense amount
Of labor has besn eestowsS M upon y, the work ssd
darn blue sld of heavy silk blended together the
arms OF The United States and Of the state Of New York.
the coosine OF which almost equal 10 painting. On
either upper corner the words Roanoke Island and
.Nswbern with tho proper notes beneath This spsn-
gift Is alike worthy Of the donors and the recipients
this presentation No doubt will be found interesting
TO New York readers
New York, April 12, 1862.
CofoSE--your regiment has already become entitled
20 wear "Roanoke Island" and "Newbernv upon Its
banners. -
These names TO which others will undoubtedly yet be
added are 10 perpctuae In history the patriotism that
led YOU and your gallant command TO the field the battles
Won fought aud the victories you won.
some of those friends who have watched your mutual
suaglcs and achievements with the deepest interest