The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-02
New York. Friday, May ., 1854.
THE SITUATION.

THE SITUATION.
We publish to-day the correspondence which
occurred between Commodore Farragut and Mr.
Monroe. Mayor Of New Orleans. on the appear
snce o! our mortar feet before that city The
OoMm0d0re's letter is a blunt and sailor like de-
maud for the unconditional surrender of the city,
Toe the hosting Of the Union flag over the City
Hail. Mint and Custom House, and the removal of
all Tags emblematic Of any other sovereignty
than that Of the United States. He requests that
the Mayor shall restore order. quell disturbance,
AMI cal, upon all good citizens to return to their
asocations. promising protection to all such but
commanding that no one shall be molested for ex
pressing sentiments Of loyalty to the government
or exhibiting evidences Of pleasure at witnessing
Athe old flag" once more flying over the city
gut are very emphatic. He says:--"I shall
speedily and severely punish any person or per.
soma who shall commit such outrages as were wit
asssed yesterday by armed men firing upon
hs'ptcsS women ana chhuren f0r giving
expression to their pleasure OF ,cttness-
ing tie old flag The Mayor responds
In communication. somewhat bombastic, com
pr,~;ng a little pluck and good deal Of folly, in
which he admits the impossibility of resistance, as
the army upon which he depended has deserted
him; but he refuses to haul down the secession
nd dari in he ma, Mt he owl hat
thc;r allegiance to the rebe! government remains
intact. despite the necessity of yielding to the
conQaerors. His response is anything but compli-
msn.ary to GeEeral Mansfield Lowell. and upon the
whole reveals the desperate condition to which he
commercial capital Of the South has been reduced
by the Sudden appearance Of the Union mortar
boats before its levee, which Mayor Monroe desig-
mates IAN overpowering armament
A Collector Of Customs for New Orleans, in the
person OF Mr. Charles l.. Iathrop, has already
been appointed aud confirmed by the Senate. Mr.
L.sshrop was formerly resident OF New Orleans
bat isfs that city on the outbreak OF the rebellion
being sterling Union man.
rae forces Of General Hsneck had skirmish
with the rebels near Purdy on Wednesday morn.
rAs made from the right wing, on the Memphis
add Ohio road Oar troops met force Of rebel
cavalry. who ded in great haste aud could not be
rallied. They were pursued 90 Purdy. Our forces.
On taking possession OF the town, burnt TWO
bridges sad ran locomotive into the river. Three
prisoners we're taken. Our men then retired, hav-
ing ca, OF all railroad commute alton with the
country north % Corinth. which has been great
source Of sebei supplies.
There Is aotning new to report nom Fort Wright.
The siege progresses steadily, and a speedy ter
m,oat,oa IS confidently predicted. A rebel gun.
boat aad arrived RON New Orleans ard Joined the
feet Of Captain Hollias.
The surrender Of Fort Macon, North Carolina is
announced in the Richmond Enquirer of wednes.
day. . copy OF which reached the War Department
yesterday. We give in another column sketch
Of tbs fort and Of the rebel garrison in charge
there a the time OF the capture. In addition 70
this cheering news, the President also received in
formaeoa that General Beauregard was evacusting
his position OF cornth and falling back on Mem
pAis.
General Misohel telegrapbs Ma. his forces had
brss skirmish with the rebels at Bridgeport. Ala.
IN which the enemy were completely routed after
Attempting to burn railrosd bridge witch Gen
Nnoael saved by the vaog OF his troops lne
rebels had Gve regiments Of infantry and 500
cavalry at The bridge. he says that he now holds
Huntsville securely and tina. the canps'sn in ina,
sioinity - ended, AMI that no dag but that or ii.
Union now floats 10 Northern Aabams
The Secretary Of War received despatch nom
General Hslleck yesterday stating tina, small
soros OF the First Missouri Volunteers, numbering
$50. under Major Hubbard, had defeated The rsbe
Colonels Coffee ami St.snwsght with force d
600 Injisos at Seosbo, on Saturday last, and can
tured Ga prisoners, rs horses and large qusn,i,,
OF arms.
Thua The record or victories received 10 Wash
ington yesterday gives assurance Of . prosperou,
Aud vigorous prosecution o. the war 10 oil quarters
The America, at HALIFAX brings European new,
TO the 7oth ultmo, two days later
The London journals mad anticipated the csptur,
~ New Orleans by lnstituting an editorial canvas
Of the effect OF such Q result Of the advance OF the
Ua,co Armiss southwsrd. I, seemed "a b. con