The New York herald., 1863-07-19

who could stand the lspgest
TIC spanish Steamer Pizsro arrived at 1arantine
saturday a from Havana having three OF yei
low fever on board and instead Of being
at once, TO the mouth 0 Psssa-pOutrc she been
permitted TO land her sick al quarantine and renaa
there. nwas m this way the yellow fever intro
duccA into Hey West lst summer ana 1t would net
prse II in less than two weeks 1t makes is appearance
IN this cry There for permitting this vessel
remain IN waters she shoSld have been ordered
away Instantly.
New ORLEANS, July 0, l863
Escite~en' Reyd 10 the Nescs # Full Of Vscksorg-
ProoaIslitv Of tie Early Surrender of Port Hadson-Fs
tswe Military Mo,xxeals--F0uth Of July and the Aas
Aeaing-rAe Condition H Our Coiored Popnlation-Uu
and his Corps d. Atriqsss-His Staff Orcers-TAey
Becoe Posted Life N Neo Orieans-The Generals Of
the DEPARTMENT and the Effective Aen-Anoter Violation
cf As Qsiavant;pe LaS, dc.
Tho exctement attending the Of the fall OF vics
burg has about died out and the secessionsts begin
feel confident OF the report being hoax, from the
fact Of having been received to-day from up the
river and the jackson, Mss papers OF the Sd instant
received here this morning, speaking in hopeful man
regarding the siege. Bets have been freely offered
against the truth Of the report and freely aken but
as II s considered sedtous express doubts OF tho truth
OF General Grants despatch TO bet that Vcksburg has
not falen the crowd obliged TO be silent make their
bets In quiet way for fear OF and heavy ne
Can they do than this in Austrin, the fine
come under the law against gambing9 Although there
many rebels who DO believe vicksburg has faen
and willing 70 bet has not, still the majority keep
silent and show by their long their belief in the
news being true. We await the full confirmation with
great anxiety you may suppose for desirous
know what caused the fall Of stronghold like vicksburg
defended as by army Of twenty thousand
men, II must have been starvation, with no hope OF
lief The next arrival from Port Hudson will doubtless
bring further Information and all doubts
Port Hudson must surrender m very few days, II
in possession for said In my letter Of yeser
day, their last chance Of being relieved Is Every
OF the rebels that has been threatening for
time past Kill have be withdrawn for the defence
Of Mobile FOR the next attack Of General Grant be
expected nt that point, II he does not march 10 attack
Bragg In flank or rear Mississippi 10 well
vicxsburg. When Port Hudson falls sufficient force
win clear out The west side Of the river prevent
further annoyance to Transports and possibly General
Banks viii connection with naval attack endeavor
Of Brashear City The latter Is Of the
highest importance, and must be accomplished at all
hazards for tho Achaaaya river necessary together
with the entire line Of the opeousas Railroad for proper
control Of the sa.o of Louisiana. There having been
arrival since the steamer St. Marys. without
further Information respecting the condition OF the river
and ships ofw have been able to silence the rebel
batteries am OF the opinion they have received the
particular attention Of Admiral Farragut this for he
Is not apt TO aow such annoyances remain in existence
when he has the power destroy them They be,
when silenced prevented from making their appear
in other Places otherwise the transportation of
stores for the army win be almost impossible 1t
is, the utmost difficulty experienced in keeping up the
supply of provisions and ammunition necessary
ductng the siege properly.
Fourth OF July passed or very quietly In fact with far
less noise and confusion than have before In
large city. There a meeting in the evening
which several speeches made. The larger part Of
tho crowd In attendance negroes who expressed
in vehement cheering their delight at the oloqucnce of
the speakers sambo is rapidly gaining the opinion that
he fully equal to white man. II not little his superior,
and his assuming position In future would not
prise In tho ledst for when he thinks well OF
himself there rs telling to what lengths he win 60
Permitting large bodies OF negroes to assemble at ma
meetings like that the Fourth Of July, and placing
them In all respects par with the white population,
49, In connection with othcr Matters the why tho
citizens OF New Orleans such bitter enemies Of every
Northern man. Government could obtain all they
qure Of tho negro without tho nocessy OF thus
tazing tho Southern people With the fact OF their pro
perty being taken from them and permitted TO enjoy
position equal footing with themselves. The pro
clamaton Of the President regarding emancipation Is
fully carried out In this city where he announces
slavery exist, than South Carolina any other
of socalcd confedcracy. The excepting this
city and the surrounding parishes a farce,
gotten up for certain purpose and intended bc
carried ont AT least entitled % think such the
from the action OF authorities for the negro
free New Orleans to-day II he in New York
| Boston.
We hear but little said and nothing of the progress
made by Brig Gen. Daniel Umann in raising his corps
dAfique. lie keeps remarkably quiet, and, with the
ception m general order OF great length, cautonng the
negroes in regard TO the careless handling firearms
and urging them in the earnest terms TO enlist In his
brigade, we seldom II ever hear from him His staff ap
pear 10 be making the most Of their time aud enjoying
much possible iHe New Orleans while the oppor
tunity lasts. The Assistant Adutant General drives
around In open barouche with superb pair grays
and Of the corps dAfque on the box with the driver
The last papers received that Major General
Franklin ordered here, to report for duty with General
Banks Does he bring division corTs darmse with
him. or Is he only sent here 10 be kept ou of the way
tho democrats of Pennsylvania, order prevent his
nomination for Governor Of that stateS
Another transport steamer, the Scott from New York.
with dates 70 the 2s,h ultone day laor-s announced
below. She stopped at Key West, but has been permit
ted 70 pass the quarantine and up 10 the CITY,
ap.cars TO be the determination Of authorities 10
have the yoov fever here this can possibly
be imported. Not satisfied with using up several thou.
sand men al Pore Hudson, they desire 10 kin or the
baoce by diesase When the yellow fever Us ap.
psarance among the unacclimated In the city viii be
wondered every side how could have possibly orgi.
mated, when 80 much precaution bad been used pre-
vent H. have said enough about this matter however
and wa cease for appears the that is said the
less attention paid to the matter The city thus far
remains healthy, nathcr however. By good luck than
| good management
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/ New 0nLsAss, July 10, 1883.
Fall @ Port Hnd'oH- Particular ~ ne Surrender-TAs
GdrrtW~ on tie Fsre. F s,drratoB-O Operations cn
he M,srsnppI Ricr-Sew Orleans IN a STATE AZ Esets
ment-Tns S,sdwr Piiaryo and Ne riiop Ire-A
Protea by hs Fled Ssrpvn-ra River Bauers0-TAey
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