The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-08-08

presence and actions those who were struggling on
in the face of q terrific fire. While thus distin-
gushing himself, he was struck in the thigh by
small fragment of shell, which passed through the
feshy portion around the bone, producing very
painful wound, but one which it was hoped would
yield to Surgeons skill. He was carried North on
the Fulton, bearing with him the best wishes OF
all for speedy recovery. Now the news comes
that he died in New York city on the morning OF
the 3Oth, of lockaw. The following is brief
sketch of his life:
: "Gen Strong was born in Stockbridge, Vermont.
His father died when he was but eight years oil
age and he was adopted in the family Of his uncle
A. s. Strong, of Easthampton, Mass, under
whose care he received his first lessons for military
life. He entered Vest Point Academy in the
class of 1867, and held the post of first captain of
cadets for three years. After he was graduated
he had charge of the Budesbury Arsenal, was
thence transferred to Fortress Monroe, and thence
to Mount Vernon, Alabama. After the detection
of Major Mordecai he had charge Of the Water
yliet Arsenal short time but on the breaking
out of the war, he applied for active SERVICE and
was placed on the staff Of Gen. Mcdowell at the
battle of Bull Run, and was highly complimented
for his efficiency in that battle. He was next ap-
pointed on the staff of Gen. Mcclellan but short
ly after was detailed as ordnance officer by Gen.
Butler for the Department of the East, and after
ward accompanied Gen. Butler to the Department
the Gulf. He distinguished himself at BILOXI and
in the perilous adventure up the Tarigipao River.
Gen. Strong was young man, but 81 years OF age
Mt the time of his death He was brave ank skill
full in his profession, thorough soldier and
true gentleman. He was fayorite in the army,
and honored and trusted by the men under his
command. They were ready to follow his leadto
glory and the grave.''
FROM MEXICO
The latest news from Mexico is interesting. 1t
announces the declaration of the empire by the
Junta, or Corporation of the City of Mexico, and
the choice of Prince Maximilian, of Germany, as
the presumptive occupant of the imperial robes.
The decision of the city of Mexico was welcomed
by salute of one hundred and one guns from the
fortress of Vera Cruz. There are rumOrs Of the
assassination of Generals Ortega and Ii Llave by
their own soldiers at Queretaro; but there is no
positive statement regarding such bloody occur
renee. A good deal of sickness prevailed in some
parts of Mexico, smallpox and measles being some
of the mildest affections of the climate.
The designs of Louis Napoleon appear to be
very clear: The occupation of Sonoraas French
province; the renewal of an allegiance with Spain;
visit and confidential talk with Queen Victoria
during her approaching sojourn in Germany: these
are portions of Napoleon's plans towards compile
ting the destiny of the Empire of Mexico.
|. MISCELLANEOUS.
In the latest rebel papers the responsibility for
the rebel defeat at Gettysburg, is cast upon Gen.
Anderson, who is charged with having kepta large
force idle during the ntensest part of the struggle
nevertheless the rebels claim that the Union loss
was thirty thousand, while theirs was but one
third of that number.
The invading forces of the rebels Pegram and
Scott, in Kentucky, have met with serious defeat
They were met by the Union troops and driven
back after fight of two hours They fell back
to Winchester, pursued by our cavalry.
No exchange has yet teen made of General
Pembcrton and his staff taken at Vcksburg. They
still remain on parole, according to the decision
of Colonel Ludlow.
Information received at Washington from the
Army of the Potomac states that Lee massed his
forces at Cupepper on Wednesday aud made other
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