The New York herald., 1862-07-17


nov lying Mesad ofcsrS quarters doing little light
work and considerable heavy eating Tho result was
quitsa stampede among the darkeys Officers boots
turned up unblacked, and whom inquiries made it
found the Sambos had sksdaddled In order
keep clear the trenches. Il Is just we'll fer the
army. however II they had depended upon the labor
OF oontrabands In forfyng tho position the rebellion
would have been good dsa older before tho
were completed thorough trial Of contraband labor
has been made by the Commissary Department At the
river In unloading transports Negroes who have been
free for long time found 70 DO servcsabs but the
slaves fresh from the plantations will work.
worked until they had received dollar two and then
cut their stick; but most Of them after having
worked half day
Some Of the finest estates In Virginia lie In this neigh
borhood in the valley Of the James river The broad
aud rich plantations which extend In every direction
desolatsd by the war, show bow much has been sacr
feed and lost by the vgnians through their apathy At
the Of the rebellion. II the owners Of these
prncely domains had reflected FOR themselves instead
Of allowing political leaders to plunge the State into the
caudron Of secession they would have gone 70 the polls
and exerted their influence against Il, instead
Of remaining entirely passive until Il was too
late The richest landowner In this vicinity WAS
,nS orns mas .ss an IN a
situated upon both sdcs Of The james His largest tract
. just above thus point The army passed through
Neck, and comprises Wood Farm, Strawberry Plain
Maiden Hail. and rghmaA upon the James river. When
the rebel army rstrsated from Yorktown Allen sent all
his live stock amounting to twenty-five hundred head
nrst % Richmond and failing to dispose Of 1t, brought
u 70 Curns Neck. HIS estates below mere are Kings
Little Town, which adjoins Kings i and jamestown,
on an island the lott bank or the James, hvo miles
above Kings MIL Upon the other side OF the river. In
surry county he owns Cool AIRS Colllstsr Wakefield
Mount yenson and CIaremont which last is his country
seat Allen is Chief OF Artillery in the army
Fort
Darling light with our gunboats and his assistant. butler
at Curlls Neck says that every gun dis
dismanted in the fort by our guns.
Major General Hentzelman reviewed and inspected
his corps damee today Ksarney gave him an artillery
appointed major generals. The old veteran looked well
pleased he rode around tho lines, accompanied by
Joe" and "Ph Kearney as Generals Hooker and Kear.
noy are famliarly called in the army Tho veteran
Heintzeman was osssd in plain blouse without shoul
dor straps sword; but in tho inspection of arms
coutromsns and equipments and his inquiries respect
Ing the number and status Of the different regiments
showed that nothing escaped his critical eye
An extra flag OF truce sent up the James river
day to the body OF Colonel Powell Wyman Of
the Sixteenth Massachusetts, reg ment, who was killed
in the battle on the Quaker road Monday afternoon june
30 Colonel Wyman was struck by Mime ball, which
had been blunted by hitting some other object and
penetrated his breast the heart, about inch and
half tapping the main artery. The body was brought
several miles from the field aud buried on Haxsls plan.
tati0n.
The circumstances Of the recovery OF the body are
somewhat curious. The wife OF Colonel Wymsn, who
po00onat0y
anxious thar his remains should be brought to nor and
Mr. John NJ Way. lawyer In Boston, and friend Of
tho family, induced 70 undertake the task. Armed
with letters from Governor Andrew to various persons
high in office hs proceeded to Washington, and backed
by members Of the Massachusetts, delegation besought
army for that purpose hs secretary could not grant
his request General Mcclellan had given positive orders
that no civilians should bs allowed TO come up James
river and that bodies Of officers soldiers should
bo dsinterrsd. The solicitations Of members OF Con.
gress were Of no avail end Mr. Way. after trying every
red tape to his object without success came 70
Baltimore, where he managed to get pass
70 Fortress Monroe BY purchasing an interest
as her captain. The schooner was among s''ls the
transports in James river and be was slowedto
up to arrisoE's Landing to look after her, metallic
coffin arriving by Adams Express tho time Mr..
Way mms lately applied at headquarters for permission
TO 80 with flag Of truce to Hsxa plantation General
McClslsns rst question was, "How did he get hsreso
and consent immediately given him 10 finish the
errand he had begun. The Vanderbilt was at Haxalls
Landing taking board and wounded in hospi
there under lag Of truce and she did not return
~ soon ~ anticipated, Nj. Way engaged special
steamer and won't upto Haxals Landing yesterday &C.
Companisd by Surgeon Jswett Of tho sixteenth Massa-
chusetts, and officers detailed for the occasion. No
trouble experienced In snesOg the the OK.
polite and consderate the body found undisturbed
where IL had been buried through the guidance of the
Our e!ck and wounded who were left prisoners A.
Haxails Landing, affirm that they have received
as much attention ~ they would have expected from
surgeons and nurses. Dr. Cullen, or Richmond Is
the medical director, aud himself and assistants were
quite free and communicative, well respectful aud
gsntemany in their department They prolessed . do
sire for settlement Of the existing difficulties upon
some plan not involving the restoration or the Southern
States 70 the = but That They assured
compansd the flag that II their soldiers ever committed
outrages contrary TO the usages of il contrary
to the orders OF their generals and they believed the
true In regard to our srmy. Mr.. Way told
them that ~ should have attempted to 70 aloae with
white tag into thoir lines he had been refused pcrnis
sion by military authorities. ard they told him hs
would have b0en uImossted in citizens dress. II
he displayed no flag Of truce TheV said their head
They are probably at Ssvagss Station.
The Confederate surgeons were dressed In uniforms
which were much admired by our officers for the nne
Of the cloth and the rich and tasteful display OF
gold lace and embroidery.
On the return Of the tug they were hailed by nag Of
who informed them that several surgeons who had beea
uncond,cnally released were there and would be de-
ivered up whom sent for, which will be done without
delay.
Our Fortress Monroe Correspondence.
FORTRESS MosRos, July II, 1867
The Rebey SAarpshoosrs Along the Bas Of ne JamTAs
Blockade Of As River-TAs State Of ae Lowr Part Of
Ge Peninsula-Dsah Of Pest,aasssr Pindar-7Ae I'm
healthy State Of Old Point-vs Nocs FROM aN James
Rirr, dc.
The mail steamer T. A. Warner arrived last evening
in time 10 connect with tho boat for the North. she
brings the that the rebels have measure aban-
doned the Of artillery for the purpose Of nring upon
vessels and have established line Of rife pits from
which they VI oil times either pour out heavy nrs Of
muskelry, or with ride balls pick on our men in the
transports Day before yesterday the captain OF bark
which being towed UP shot while at the wheel
OF the vessel He was brought down last evening and
up to Baltimore. II thought that hc sur
vvs his wound. Despite all the Efforts Of the gunbcats
this kind OF warfare promises TO be not easily
squschsd. We are expecting that one Of these days
the will have been feed in places and batteries
win open upon vessels, doing much damage before
thoy csa be driven There doubt but that the
rsbos are making strenuous Efforts 10 cut OF McColans
supplies the river, and the ganboats are promised
much active work.
The capture OF the rebel Spy between Hampton ana
Nswports News by two telegraph meu, on Saturday,
lead to think not improbable that the rebels intend
moving down tho peninsula and rsoceurying williams.
burg and possibly Yorktown. DO not doubt but the