The New York herald., 1862-04-12

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the csp.ure Of this place M
Your readers will perhaps remember tha. Brigadier
Genera Lawrence OBJ. Branch 'wno known
TO smile" except it. upon invit,tion al the bar OF
Wizards lR Washington during his connection with the
legislative bodies at The government WAS in
mahd OF tho rebel forces which defended NcwbSn at
that Time. But Brgadier General L. Oh b. has been
dsgraced snce then for his unsuccessful effort would
appear by tho appointment OF General Ransom (nO Joke
IN tho name, although yesterday All Fools day) 20
The oommsnd Of the rebels in this vicinity y the way,
point.
Now, the encmy's generals name is an ominous one
but like tho declaration OF the oracle when consulted by
Darius, which prophesied that IL he did somohag
another a great Kingdom would be destroyed" por-
tends as much danger TO side the other that
Ike the Western jury wo can bring in verdict OF
"quits." had almost forgotten to mention that this
General Ransom graduate Of West Point, and previous
TO the outbreak Of the rebellion was captain Of cavalry
in the regular army.
BY the arrival sunday at Hatteras Inlet OF several
vessels from the NORTH have received gratifying in
eligence Of the progress u affairs in Virginia. Two OF
the stssmcrs-the Stsr,pf tho South and the Marion
were among the numb6R. 70 whose gentlemany com
mandsrs-Captain woodruff and Phillps-the reg
mental officers board would conway their most sincere
and heartfelt thanks for courteous treatment during the
Majors Sherman vedder and Folsom, paymasters Of
tho United States Army. ID here ew days since
and have commenced 10 pay of the troops.
The negroes -sfeontrabands. they are better
known Ia camp have been orgaued into gangs Of labor
sts and quite cheerful in their position They
the stipulated OF IS per month for sheir
vices and, distinguish them from the donsstos aud
servants Of Families town. white band their
hats, labelled with tho words;'Untsd Statcs service"
cannot conclude without dwelling upon that hack
neyed topic, the westhsr. While up North you are
wading through sush and snow aud suffering from dip
liberia hcce ENJOY all the Iuxuriant beauties OF
FAR advanced spring. Bslmy breszes. budding fruit
trees, flowers in full bloom, gardens redolent with the
scent Of Is Newbern NJ the present moment.
What pity that the retreatng rebes will take away
from the contemplation II not enjoyment OF those Plea
We had grand OF all the troops this after
by General Burnside the brigade commanders
On w dea-
patched Washington with some eighty sick prisoners,
including three cutenants who bad been released
parole not TO take up arms until exchanged. In
formation that they going had been previously
Washington under flag of truce . request that
the enemy should have steamer in Pamco ready
to take them from the Hussar. But the rebels had no
vessel, the little steamer Abemarle panied the
Hussar and the party came To anchor about miles
below the town on Monday morning The Albemare then
took the prisoners board and started go up the
but had proceeded far when she upon
several OF stakes which concealed Just beneath
the surface oil the water. Decoy stakes visible
above the water distance further on and led the
belief that there none lower down in the channel
The Albemarle after striking Immediately backed
Off, when it discovered that she leaking very
fast Whereupon she was headed for shore and up
in shoal water Here she settled, aud the men were
sent ashore on tho following day
But the night did not pass without incidents. thrilling
enough 70 make them worthy OF narration Washington
has the Union flag flying H. but the secession sent
ment still strong with many OF tho people IN the town
and vicinity. While the Albemale was aground the
rseels thought an opportunity was afforded them of
by forcss) and dsrng the night several boats
with observed putting of from the shore. As
they approached Lieutenant Hedden. who charge
OF the Absmarls challenged them three times and re-
csixng reply, ordered the guard TO fre whsreupon
the suspicious crafts turned about and went towards the
shore most precipsate manner. Owing the dark.
Of tho night it was impossible TO ascertain how many
were killed and wounded in the boats; but the well
directed fro OF tho guard proved effective enough in
driving of the maraudcrs from their intended purpose.
During the night schooner observed coming
down the river under full sail and the lights were out
on board tho Aibemsrs. As she approached light was
accidentally shown on the Albemars perceiving which
the schooner tackled around and went up the river.
What her object was is mystery; but she probably
came rsconnore tho position Of tho disabled steamer
II win be impossible Il is thought to save the Abe
marie. The stakes trausfxed her bottom and in some
places it on that It will be impossible repair
her,
Tho rsbss up In the vicinity OF Washington need
lssson Va Roanoke aad Newbern TO make them keen
quiet. Were il not for the presence Of thegunbosts
abreast Of tho town thsy would doubt dare take
down the Union dag, which, by the way, s nailed
the Court House.