The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-27

aid Of his gunboats, and doubts that any
battle will soon occur. Both agree, how
ever, that the rebels are at q loss to un-
dcrstand General Halleck's plans. General Price
now commands the rebel advance IN that quarter.
II the Southern journals are to be believed, "a
spirit Of emulation has been born in the various
regiments that win result in deeds Of valor COM
pared with which Shiloh was only parade"
Rebel details of the battle at Pennington are
given. according to which it resulted in an "un-
ceremonious rout' to the Union troops.
Nothing important is given from the Virginia
valley. The rebel journals complain of the surve.
lance exercised over them in this particular. The
Richmond Dispatch says that little has been al
lowed to transpire of the movements OF our troops
the valley. For some cause or other, more than
usual caution with regard to operations in that
quarter has existed" The Lynchburg Republican
gives the rebel details Of the fight at Mcdowell,
and says that Northwestern Virginia is now
nearly free from Union troops"
From the Mississippi aotilla the rebel accounts
inform US that demand was made by the Union
commander for the surrender of vicksburg. the
Mayor of which city replied "that he was unpro-
tected, but would never surrender" All was
Fort Pillow is represented ~ another rebel VIC
tory, but the accounts are meagre. It Says
"Our sharpshooters literally moved the enemy
down."
The news from Charleston gives us the particu-
lars Of the declaration of martial law in that city.
The Charleston Mercury, in anticipation of an at
be defended" and a correspondent, speaking Of .
contemplated surrender Of the city, says-'If
indeed, this decree is written in the Book Of Fate
then let US know it at once, that patriots may
have the chance to die before so terrible doom
shall overtake them"
Several other items Of interest from rebel papers
will be found under the appropriate head.
The European news by the Kangaroo and
Hbernian. telegraphed from Cape Race. is dated
to the 10th of May-fve days later than our sd-
vices by the Scotia.
The Canada. at Queenstown and Liverpool, had
reported the capture Of New Orleans by the Union
army; and, her news being subsequently confirmed
the event was very widely commented on by the
London journals. The fact produced no influence
on the Liverpool cotton market at first, but Ameri
can descriptions Of the staple experienced de-
cline ct the latest date Of the Kangaroo.
Il is acknowledged by the London Times thstth
taking Of New Orleans is great triumph for the
North. That paper says that the United States
Ministers in London and Paris had been "told to
assure the governments that plans are being ma
tured for mitigation Of the blockade" The
writer entertans no doubt Of the sincerity Of the
intention Of the federal Cabinet In this direction.
and states that, with the fall Of New Orleans there
is "sn end to the blockade Of that city"
Only one thing was wanting, in his opinion, and
that was that cotton should come down" to New
Orleans. Should the rebels destroy the stock, he
adds it Is hard to see what Is gained by the cap
ture."
The London Post and Herald organs Of the
Cabinet and extreme aristocrats-were inclined to
underrate the value Of the achievement, SO far a.
commercial benefits to Europe were to be expected
from it.
The impression in Manchester, at the latest mo-
ment, to the effect that the fall Of New Orleans
uronld hiring foywar I'd yuore cation
The Opinion Rationale Of Paris-Prince Napo-
Icons organ-says that II. Merciers visit to Rich
mond had reference merely to French tobacco
stock. The affair was still, however, the cause of
much political speculation in Paris.
Count de Persgny had, it was said, been sud-
denly ordered from Paris to London, his mission
stores brought by the steamer Economist from
Charleston to Liverpool
The subject Of the distress of the artisans and
workmen Of Lancashire had been brought before
the British House Of Lords, without any reference
to the American question.
coNeREss.
In the Senate yesterday. memorial was pre-.
scented from citizens of Southwest Missouri, asking
protection from rebel guerilla bands. The bill le-
CALLING the acceptance by the President of ali
troops thus far mustered into service was reported
back from the Military Committee. M. Sumner
offered two resolutions in relation to slaves-one
calling on the Secretary Of War for information as
10 the execution Of our generals Of the act Of Au.
gust, 1861, freeing slaves employed in any manner
BY the rebels to assist the rebellion; the Other ex-
tending general invitation TO an persons, without
distinction ~ to cslor, - come forward and aid
the government IN putting down the rebellion.
Mr.. Sumner also odsred bill 70 repeal the Fugh
t,uo ciavs Ia - and IA pvohhix NJ ware In %ho IT,.