The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-02

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NEWS FROM Dlx'S DEPARTMENT.
Our Fortress Monroe Correspondence.
FORTRESS MONROE, May 20, 1868.
The Prospect of Acfiue Movements Carrsue- Why Cen
Peek Did Not Pursue Lonestree, ami Capture Peters
bug-Did Longsrea's Forces Join General Lees-7he
Dash of the Troops in General Di1's Depar.meat-Long
Streets Polfcy-Hon. L. A.. Chandlrs Speech Colonel
shinayod's Successor, dc.
Affairs ON the Blackwaer assuming most threat
ening aspect and the probability that very few
days shall have brisk engagement in the vicinity OF
Carrsvle When Iongstreet left the strong position he
had chosen opposite General Pecks lines on the Nanse
mond river he retired slowly, marched the main column
OF his army reinforce Lee, and left force less
than from twenty to thirty thousand the south side Of
Richmond dispute the passage OF the Backwater with
our troops. great deal has been said by the
paper and Others commenting the late failure of the
Army Of the Potomac to tho inactivity OF General
Dix command in not following Longsreet up capturing
Petersburg aud eventually Richmond while Lee engaged
General Hooker AS there always two sides pic
ture, there also two versions 10 this story.
In the first place, Longstreet had force OF nearly
n net quite, sixty thousand men, which was consd-
erably more than We then had Secondly, he had
possession OF tho most prominent and commanding posi-
tons, and, had we succeeded In dislodgiug him
from his first and subsequent nrenchments from the
Nansemopd to the Backwaer the passage Of that
could have been ELECTED by less than one hundred
thousand mon General Dix and General Peck wore both
OF the retreat OF tho rebels from the front OF Su
folk but at the same time they know also that only asma
portion or the rebel army had and that adequate
force having all the advantage OF positions and .
thorough knowledge or the country, was eft nd 70
guard against the event OF movement on Richmond.
It has been ascertained the best authority that Long
streets corps rover was with Loo tho statement OF the
view Of these facts Generals Dix and Peck ought to be
honoraby exoneraed from all blanc In not participating
In tho movement OF tho Army Of the Potomac.
In one respect this department Is most sngulArly un
fortunate Whenever horse IL captured bushe OF
forage taken by troops out West the telegraph flashes
the intelligence over the wires In capitol letters and the
War Department makes great fuss about t. But when
ever anything handsome Is done 10 this command,
unless the correspondents connected with this depart
mention IL In their dispatches the public would be
compelled wait until the history OF tho written,
2, Angel saSsS .r n the same through
anco sufficient % give 1t TO the people.
Yet there many dashng and heroic exploits enacted
OF this most wicked rebellion Last Saturday sharp
fight occurred on lines with the enemy. Brgadier
General Getty brought out his artillery and moved as
tho front as was deemed advisable The rebels
were, usual fighting No bushwhackers, concealed be
hind trees ana move@ ansr AR SS can
forces under tho udcous management or General Getty
only lost IN killed and nino wounded The enemy,
however has been ascertained suffered loss OF fifteen
killed and thirty five wounded Thus almost every day
have brush with the enemy, and l can safely say
that the Commanding General always communicates the
particulars thereof to the general headquarters and
the correspondents chance TO miss the engagement the
facts are consigned to oblivion and never come 10 light
The policy Of Longstreet In his position ut Frank
lin and other places on the Blackwater seems to be
clearly an intention Of again investing Suffolk His do
that insignificant town. but tho iron Ciads now
ready at Richmond TO cooperate with the
Of the James river and by destroying that up the
Elizabeth river, aud again place Norfolk under rebel
rule. Tho plan Is well laid but the rebels not
fooIhardy to risk second battle between their IRON
clads and our Monitors.
fact just before New Year 1863 Major General Dix issued
circular to the inhabitants OF Norfolk that what
may the city Norfolk should be given up the
Conoderates, and his word Is pledge OF the United
States government our authorities at Washington
way OF getting it, aud he Is compelled by his
promise to use all means In his power to prevent such
disaster. : Hft
Last evening very large and enthusiastic meeting Of
the Union citizens Of Norfolk was held Of the Opera House
the Hon. L. A. Chandler, ex Consul to Matanzas and can
ddae for Congress from the Second Cong district
OF Virginia AT early hour the house was filed from
pit to dome with ladies' and gentlemen, and no inconsd
cradle portion Of the latter belonged TO the creed OF Je
ier a thorough gentleman, eminent statesman and
personal friend in days or yore, were present to bear
nos be- % h pro
DESTROYS hearing Mr. Chandler define the position
he Intends % maintain on tho Congressional aoor and
Mr. Chandler introduced 70 the assembly. In neat
and appropriate address BY W. Webb E.a rr:sidsns
from M Inception 70 the present day. and In the OF
xhous gloves In stating he course be iasnds 70 pur
sue provided he elected, he said that In no case
would he forget the duties he owed 10 his country and
constituents While working for their interests he would
neither show favors 70 secessionts and dsunonsts
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listened 70 with marked attention, and frequently
heartily appauded me ora,s band Of the 0n: Hundred
present during the evening" and dscoursed the national
and other popular airs In the main this gathering OF the
success, and rejects equal credit on It's originaiors
the speakers and the cause that prompted
s. oes1 and o 10
this State, and Mr. Chandler VIII, without doubt,
be the successful candidate The Hon Joseph sssar
his reelection. His opponent b Dr.. O. Y. Watson, Of
Drummondtown. Mr.. Chandler has been speaking the
Eastern shore In favor Of Mr. scgar and taken the people
OF that section by storm with his eoquence.
Tho gallant Colonel Rnggod, latey commanding the
One Hundred and Third regiment New York Volunteers
who fell a read Of his regiment has been replaced by
the appointment OF Captain Wilhelm Hene, formerly at
70 these on as bs
Heintzeman. and on occasion, while making recon
noissance the Chickahomny river he was taken pr
BY the rebels and served apprenticeship Ia Libby
prison. Richmond Colonel Heine received his appoint
ment by the solicitation Of Major General Dix who
mended him to Governor Seymour as brave and efficient
I have heard OF no movements today from General
With tho roops a. csre had his shot
under him, and by It's fall was severely injured He r.,
however, dong WE'LL and will soon be able 10 Jake the
field again. t..t. "a ...e
Interesting from Suffolk.
OUR SUFFOLK CORRESPONDENTS.
SurroLK, Va, May Is, 1868.
Interesting from Sr6olkA Crrecion-WAat the Nj take.
Originated from-Laka from the Front-PrSsones
Cdr<sred-"Where's Corcoran S"-impWrtant Statements
of Prisoners and Dessrtsrs-TAs Fall Of Vicksburg--
Effect Of tie Necs on the Enemy-An Incident If the
Wdr-Lore and Gratitude-OvG Thirty Miles If Rails
Taken Up-Ths .SirtA Massachusetts Regiment Returning
Home, de-, dc.
Before state what has occurred here and The front
since writing my last letter must correct serious
take which appeared In the columns Of the HERALD on
Friday and Saturday last. refer 10 the follow ing
xKws PROM EASTERN uRoMA-saD MILITARY MISTAKE, ETC.
PHnADxLrHIA, May Il, 1868.