The New York herald., 1862-04-29

be waged the spirit and with tho of the rel-
by massacre, by judicial execution, and by wholesale
Punishment just the Aoors passed away from Spain.
The Bee discusses the policy of regulating the prices
the eventual benefit Of any that interfere with
the laws OF supply and demand. 1t agrees with the
opinion previously that low prices would be
poor compensation for dimnished supplies and a
slant tendency TO distressing scarcity.
The PcayaHe presents conclusive reasons why planters
should give special attention to the raising Of abundant
food crops and is glad TO that they evnce purpose
to perform their duty in this particular.
AFRAID OF THE MORTAR BOATS.
From the New Orleans Delta, April Al
OUR
The peaceful dealers in charcoal, wood, bricks and
sand along the romantic banks Of the old and canals
can hardly realize. perhaps how a Yankee mortar boat
would look anchored out in either Of the basins 1t is
our private impression that it wouldn't look at all but
pss u 50 that BLEND Sad We hk IN fact that the sand
answer fer batteries Yet If erchance Fort Pike should
prove SHIRT rt-'oinded aohy should not couoy Of gun and
lew cannon well planted could probably sweep away
any force that would attempt to approach city, by
any road from the lake; but 9aboats cod be another
a0air We hope there are some patriotic barges and
nat botomed schooners that will be willing TO sink right
across the channel, If over the attempt is made
THE COMMANDMENT OF FORT JACKSON.
From the New Orleans Pcavune, April 1871
For the first time since II built Fort Jackson-one
Of the strong dsences Of the Mississippi river below the
city-was, on Sunday last, "under fire."
panied pleasant party to the forts leaving the city in
steamer on Saturday night and arriving after some "a;
tenon by fog on the river in the forenoon Of the
drum beat ''ths long roll" Yhilea buRler standing on
one ofthc bastions sounded tie Call to quarters At this
summons many Of the soldiers who had been engaged
outside set on at double quick and made their the
interior Of the fort and when entered found the
various companies drawn up in line, their way
the classmates and the parapets Soon all in lace
beside their guns ready the threatened conflict while
General Duncan and his assistant officers pacing
the parapet, spygasses in hand, and casting eager
In nf ftunv Il
river and behind which they could already discern the
masts OF the enemy's vessels coming up.
At this moment red flag raised over the Con.
fedcrate banner by way of signal to ST. Philip opposite,
tnat the enemy was approaching, and Immediately the
blue crossed white starred battle flag up the
stats of both forts.
Meantime tho several gunboats lying of the forts
formed in readness1to take part if heed in the
test One OF these weht down on a reconnoitering expe-
dton, and having nearod tho point OF woods that yet hid
the boats Of the enemy from sight, returned but not
without being honored on her passage with compliment
or two from the guns OF Commodore Farragut She ac
comPshed her return without injury, and black
hull was seen to emerge beyond the woods and making
her way towards the left bank Of the Having at
tanned what she probably considered eligible position
for her purposes, she round and presented her
broadsde to the fort being then about two miles dis
tant.
few moments Of eager expectation, and fash fol-
lowed by puff Of smoke to issue from ono of
her guns and then there whiZzing and hurting
through the air-heard by all, and by many in its
course-the first shot fired at Fort Jackson
very creditabe line shot-a sheand passed critically
The position Of those who watching destna-
ton passed over the fort and fell between it's walls
and the river smashing small foot bridge and making
formidable splash in the mud and water the eabouts
The next aimed with about the degree of pre-
cision and fell beyond the walls within few feet Of the
outer bastion facing the river Some portions OF this
exploded shell secured by the spectators as relics
We have one we should be pleased to snow any
ly inclined friend n
Some twelve shells in all were besiow ed upon us from
different positions the OF the .uronoon inciud.
ing fred from the the woods aio ded, which
took for mortar SHE'LL This described lofty aerial
ov1x phAni in mid 1od
short TO carry it to It's desired goal Two OF the shots
came in very dangerous proximity to pretty steamer
house, and the other dropping into the just abaft
tn stern Another passed clear the beyond
ST. Philip into the prairie, and others thrown bat
ike the rest, all without accomplishing their hostile n-j
tent.
All this of course done mainly by way of 'gettig
the rangen though il is not TO be ou bed thai evoTv
shot intended to tell. From st. Phi.Ip some ski or
seven OF the enemys vessels Of different classes Were
plainly TO be and from Jackson The masts OIL the
flagship Of the iee, with tine gridron haunting att the
peak, visible over tho tops Of tho wood.
There were but three responses made our side to
these repeated compliments of the enemy. BIT these
all most elegantly turned After the gunboat that
opened the ball had amused herself while nithis way
soven-nch ried gun was brought to bear on her AID
though not as effectively desired, yet Showed good
practice, and latteringIy prophetic OF ybe.tor next
time" AT all events, the enemy deemed prudent to
retire for the time; and, as he was making his way
to the point Of woods, to seeek /onco more his
leafy shelter he was greeted with two
tat very closely neared IT, indeed bf them did not
Take it altogether though but a recohno ssarcc on the
side and ready and prompt reception on the other
1t was bFisk little alr, and greatly interested the
spectators during the Two noui s or so 1T lasted.
But though the enemy did net pay lany further atten
ton to the forts during the day he was Idle Captain
Mulen's company OF sharpshootefs were annoyin sly
about among that long reach Of woJds 10 which we
referred as skirtug the river below the fort Eumor
reached us IN the course OF the daE that cpaue
federal had been picked oil by the rife of one Of tho
bushwhackers, 70 whom the oidsr presented n tempt.
ing mark he stood the QUARTER deck Of one OF In
vessels. this may be the 9eason WHY nj ntcrv Ia
for several hours there cfnnoaading keut up l.
the enemy gunboas upon thief woods. Inc crane aud
canister very freely distributed among the trees
and undcrbrush but, we fancyk with but little effect,
When we left, retur(l TO the CITY there was
prevalent impression Ia ooth lfrts that the drama
OF which this little affair wa probably but the prelude
might commence in earnest fny day Yesterday to-day
tomorrow; but undoubtedly the course of the cur.
rent week. The strong mpfesson left ulon our minds
by the manner in which Fort jackson on
the occasion OF her rst hght and by the
her consor over the river when the time should come
was that the enemy II he that gauntlet suly
Will have 10 make better h4ht than we think he will
can.
We abstain from going in partcuir RS as TO the force
the armament &C. at Forts jackson ana ST. Philip IL il
enough or our present purpose to say that believe
them to he abundant suffient for the work that lies
before them.
OFFICIAL REBEL coRREsP4NDENCE REGARDING THE
BcABARDMENr OF FORT JACKSON.
(By Telegraph 10 the NoriHDk Day Book, April "a
The Following Official despatch s from Major General
Lowell TO brgader General Duncan, commanding at Fort
Jackson
NEE ORLEANS, April %, 1862.
Say to your ocers and MON that their heroic titue
IN enduring Que OF the most terric bombardnens ever
known and the courage wh4ch they have evnced, will
surely enable them to crush the enemy whenever he
dares come from under covot Their gallant conduct
tracts the admiration Of all and will he recorded
tory splendid examples for patriots and soldiers
ANXIOUS but conndcnt aii lies and friends watching
them with firm reliance, {based on their gallant cxhbi-
ton thus far made, Of bdomable courage and great
military skill The enemy will try your powers OF endu.
rance believe will no better success than already
experienced.
N. LOWELL, Major General Commanding.
To Brig. Gcn j. Is. DUNCAN, commanding Fort Jackson
General Ddncans repiyn tU Major General Lowell runs
thus
IN pRT JACKSON, April % 1852
have TO report this mkbrning same upon same The
bombardmcnt is still going furiously. They have
kept IL up furously by cfs Of three divisions One
their three masked gunbt painted, gray, above
the Iont this morning, ut was struck and retreated
We hopeful in good rs and cannot speak in toe
high praise of all my Hoiicers aid men, No furthe,
casualties to report Let people have faith ort
tude and will not disgI lace them.
j. X. DUNCAN, Brgadier General.
To Major General MANS 1sID LOWELL, commanding 10