The New York herald., 1862-08-13
The Rebel Navy Mt Liverpool.

from the London News, August |
Liverpool would appear to be a kind Of Confederate
doc judging by the vessels, and old, which have
left that port for the South since the commencement OF
the civil in America The Oreto vessel
intended for the Confederates left the Mersey time
since Nassau where she arrived safely. However
while attempting fit ont for sea- Admiralty Court
seized her for infringement Of the Foreign Enlistment
act, and the last adyces from Nassau left her in the
hands of the British commander of that station Another
vessel with the rather mysterious Of 200,
left the Brkanhead Docks Tuesday morning and pro-
ceedec TO sea, and on Wednesday she discovered
lying to or fuskar waiting the arrival Of the Hercules
steamtue, from Liverpool, with complement, Of fifty
men, The 290 is rather nice looking steam and her
probably tako prelimary cruise in the Atlhntc. This
circumstance together with the sailing Of the Confederate
steamship Mcrrimac Captain Rowe, from Plymouth
Sound (whorc she has been lying since June y may pro-
badly account for the departure of the federal Of
steamer Tuscarora from southampton early the
morning the 3Oth which will doubt do her best to
prevent ehor OF thcss steamers reaching Southern ports
Tho Tuscarora is splendid saior and carries powerful
armament.
The Prince de Joinvillc on the Battles.
The following extracts from letters addressed BY the
Prince dc Jonvie to his brother the Due dAumae III
| probably be OF interest TO our readers:-
LINCOLN, juno 81. 1862
The day before yesterday II suddenly announced
that Jackson marching upon the Potomac At the head
considerable force IN order to upon rear
ogeal up the railway and destroy our magazines. We
heard besides of the arrival at Richmond of Beauregard
ith part Of his forces All that greatly complcates
situation Not being able to de,ach troops to Jack
son and defend White House as well as our line OF com
muncation, the General has decided upon abandoning
completely he has therefore, ordered all his troops
cross 10 the right bank Of the Chickshominy and 10
take up a base OF operations upon James
river, und0r the protection Of the gunboats Tho
enemy commenced his movement last evening He
crossed to the left bank of the above toned river
Mldon Bridge, in order to attack McCails division
Meunitvie The attack made by General Ice at the
| head Of Wits division. Some Louisiana regiments
tempted 10 pass BY main force, but we're repulsed.
Gght took place there, which, however follow cd
by any important result That same night we conveyed
baggage the right bank Of the Chickahomny
this the enemy Is attacking the troops which
have remained the left bank in order to the
bridges
SAVAGE STATION, June 2S-FoRr MONROE July 1852.
Yesterday will ever remain deeply engraven my
memory the rst place account Of the soul stirring
witnessed and IN the next by Of tho
| gers which our two nsphcws escaped as by miracle
sr four hours Ports (the oaat Of Paris and for hoo
uioent tire Of p,kcry and artillery. Their
duc uas, NIGH hire BEEN srcd, ercceat They have
been exceedingly active aud usotGl ard the critical
moment evnced rmness which has excited universal
admiration and gained them public thanks But to return
| 10 my narrative.
We knew that the forces under the command OF Gene
raj Porter situated the left bank Of tho Chckahomny
being attacked from early hour in the morning
The action commenced about O'Clock Paris was i'm
nedatey despatched and remained under the orders OF
Porter. The affair becoming more and warm the
balloon announcing that strong renrorcemens had been
sent from Richmond and everyhng being comparatively
tranquil upon tho right bank the general gave orders
Eve brgsdes 70 join Porter Robert was sent at that
ment % the front, and two ncphews, thug finding
themselves both Ia the dough- (Ierin) also went TO
Tie front order to what would become OF them.
in the opposite hills found troops undulatng
country, composed OF fields and woods, upon line Of
battle measuring about mile and half then passed
battery very warmly employed, and reoined our ne
phews who in tho rst line with General Porter
Neither they nor he appeared to perceive that balls sned
thick and last around them. After moments
tion orders TO be transmitted sent neplews in all
directions We separated, and took up position
hill r. the rear, whence had pretty general view OF
the eld of battle and from which could distinguish our
rephews especially Paris, who wore peculiar kind Of
hat.
tods ddntring he grandeur Of the scene spread out
before had about 80 900 engaged numerous
artillery, the OF cavalry, the lancers wththe
floating ponnonsa In the midst or a most picturesque
country and the whole illuminated by the blood red rays
OF the setting sun-when all Of sudden, at tho place
whore Porter was the fusillade became intensely hot
The excited by hurrahs and sent by degrees
into the woods. The fuslsde becomes and more
heros and cxtsnds 10 our loft There IL longer any
doubt that the enemy IL making las, effort that side
Our reserve engaged and we no longer have ybody
under our hand The sun is rapidly sinking If we
able to hold out another hour shall have gained the
day for where else have repulssd the enemy
and the efforts Of jackson, Lee witt Longstrest
| harasssd with fatigue they have bsen fighting
since the morning., and have scarcely any ammunI-
| ton lst. Tho enemy brings forward reserves which
be has bcen collecting since twelve clock Those fresh
troops rush In good order left which falters,
ss and passing through the artillery draws In disor
der the troops Of our centre. Tho enomy advances
rapidly. The staff nephsws at Its head draw their
swords and throw themselves into tho mese TO arrest the
fugtves. The standards planted In the ground and
around them the bravest mako stand by raiyns them.
selves IN little groups. The fuslads and cannonado
SO violent that the projeCtes striking tue grOunu raise
permanent cloud Of dust. Al that moment General Cook
charged at the head OF his cavalry but that move does
not succeed and mis- horssmcn on their return only in
crease the disorder He makes every oort aided by all
who felt little courage, 10 stop the panic, but In
joined few officers who attempted TO check the artl
ery and we succeeded by absolutely barring the way
and seizng the horses by tho brides. By that
enabled 10 put two or three pieces IN position
the slope hill ana VITA hsm we harassed shs enemy
by the lsst rays Of day.
Al that coniunoture Meaghsr's Irish Brigade arrived
which, utterins fO savage cries ranged itself IN order Of
| battle and the enemy was checked. AT that moment
joined By our nsphews, who, each his side
and aotng under hs sole Inspiration like Of
and intelligence, had done all they could 70 stay ths
coufusisn and, God be praised, without accident w,
| warmly shook hands Each had had his adventures
Robert seut 10 carry order and returning ~ dusk
fortunate enough 10 escape being taken by rsgi
uusnt Of the enemy, whlch he mstook for Of
he was only undecsivsd BY that regiment firing him
} Paris directed up 70 the last mrmsut The Are Of
German battery Our loss is considerabls. Sykes br