The New York herald., 1862-05-31

transp upon the James River Canal That work
VIII be found adequate to conduct tho conn uaication
with the upper country, II timely steps shali 10 taken
70 put all tbs batteanx and canal boats IL
plain that the enemy may make cavalry dash upon our
railroads and intercept their use but " the canal DO put
kept good working order the supplies the upper
country can be brought down with sufficient rapity to
maintain our army. We hope this important measure
VIII be attended, to Immediately. Indeed. we trust II
has already received the attention OF the and
canal authorities. Let not an indignant public be
awakened suddenly TO the important fact OF an insult
fcen communication with the interi,r. Let not the
Confederate authorities give occasion TO comments which
impair public confidence in the cause and let the Pesi
dent Of the canal take that rgnia shall
ceive adequate reward Ia the safety o her capital for
the liberal wisdom with which she has constructed that
important work
We infer from reported movements Of the enemy that
Is his purpose 70 move on oar railroads and interrupt
communication with the interior We have no fear
OF the decentralization Of which we hear, unless the
Yankees advance far enough TO command our railroads
have TO be separated from their base of supplies and
they will have to expose themselves to flank move
ment.
WANT OF FOOD IN RICHMOND.
From the Richmond Wing, May 81.
Tho city was never moro crowded than II now ~, and
the question Of ~ieeding the multitude" assembled here
Is one that challenges attention Tho monopoly Of tho
means Of transportation by the quartormasters and
commisssTss of the Confederate Is the chief
Of the scarcity Of provisions In this city. Little
or regard has beon paid. understand To the
been needed to tho Railroad Tor the exc usyo
accommodation Of the public, II Is probable that the sup
les Of bacon, butter, &c. would have been much
been something like adequate supply OF bread and
meat &C. The encroaehmsnts OF the enemy tho confu
sion prevailing In some districts OF the interior from
which supplies have been received. the withdrawal OF
rolling stock and other causes, may render useless any
attempt at this time to afford relief; but no harm
could result from Official notification from The hsas Of
the mention ed that certain days Of ths
week the rasSad compaacs woad & o. :. oet to
et or hndrancs from tho Con ederaie authorities.
REuEI MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
From ,hs Richmond Wing, May Il
AUGUSTA, May A.-w. 7. A. telse aphs 70 the savan
nan Republican that great reaction Is going on in ken
lucky which II IL tho ght Will revoutionize the State
Colonel Morgan destroyed itythres loaded the
Nashville and Louisville road In his expedition.
Nashville remains firm a rock.
Colonel Morgan passed throngh Atlanta yesterday.
The certed.'acy says that he captured saSoooo from
Tse following official despatch was received here
!, "NEw RrvKR, May 10. via DUBLIN 2oth-By the CO.
operation OF General Marshall, General Cox has been
driven from this section of the country losing many
prisoners, his entire camp and garrison squpags bag
gage, &c. Ii. HETH, Brigadier General Commanding
"ArcuTA, May .Chai lesion papers Of this mornng
HAWAII islands yesterday afternoon. The ocnfeicrates
retired after burning the quartep, kc Coles Island b
twelve or fifteen miles from Charleston.
THE PROVOST MARSHAL WANTS SLAVE LABOR.
[From the Richmond WING. May 1s.1
PRovon MARaiAI,s Osnx R,ouNoND, May ie. 1862
Honcx.-rhe patriotic citizeRs of Richmond and its
nsghbrhood ore SLY and respectfully requested 70
ooms forward 70 my ofcs Immediately aud tender the
services OF such servants as they spsrc for work
the dsfences Of tho city, the duty
0 indiscrminate imprcssment. trust this notes will
meet with such lense will do honor the known
patriotism VI virgiaians. T. GRlswOl.D,
Major and Provost Marshal
MECHANICS WANTED.
tFrom the Richmond Wink, May 1871
Con- KDERA1K STATES NAVY DEtARiHmT, \
orncE OF MEoiuxE AND So 'esRy,
RICHMOND, May IL. 1852.
NoEm-The necessary hospital arrange genen,s Tor the
sick sna wounded cannot bs completed the want OF
mechanics and the Of the OK cannot be me,
for the want Of few attendants. will he much in
dcbtcd to any one who will aid in this most impor.
tant dy. require eight competent servants aud QUO
cook, one brickIaysr and piumber.
W. A. W. SrOTSwOOD,
Surgeon Confedef ate States Navy
ENORMOUS BRA0GING.
fFrom tile Richmond wnig My 2t,l
General Hsth Is ussnying the gool opision Of these