The New York herald., 1863-10-17


One & De United States sapb1h and prGhibNo from
processing any further aoua we river. n enetan of
the Empire aGait tho intee1ct end pro-
duced ms permit from General Grant to proceed The
officer Of the gunboat replied he could take official
notice Of such order he was acting solely under the
orders OF Admiral d. D. Porter who instructed him TO
allow no cotton to go down the river. There no
alternative and the steamer went back TO vcksburg
Thus Il will be Inferred, II tho naval officer stated
his orders correctly that Admiral Porter has constituted
himself the srbiter Of ths Mississippi dis
eliminating in favor OF the west direct violation OF
the orders OF ths Navy Department dated March 81,
1853.
Viewing this question OF trade in another light,
sumo it has political bearing not absolutely connected
with TO suppress the rebellion. II Ii fact we'll
known to those who have travelled in those portions OF
the rebelous States and from beyond lines, that
OF the agriculturists planters and traders, who at
the first outbreak Of the rebellion esponsed the rebel
cause did 1t purely selfish grounds-namey, 70 secure
the safety OF property. Subsequent events prov
In the victories Of arms the consequent
ry most OF the original rebel territory brings within
aud nes large quantities Of the staple products
Of the country To induce the Of these products
to put them In market should now be the primary
business OF tho government The planters thus situated
have scarcely bread to eat and wish 70 sell their goods
and purchase food, yet they 10th 10 make the at
tempt, having horror OF tho well k1swn sxactions Of
The matter Of strictly belongs the Treasu
ry Department That department. has special agents 10
~vh Instructors TO facilitate commerce, but thus far
they have been able TO do little nothing account Of
the mpedmeni thrown In the way BY the military au
thorities How long this undesirable state Of things will
continue cannot divine but this fact 10 apparent, until
hard things by pretty names, BE- taken entirely out =
military hands, the States portions Of States recovered
from tho rebellion will struggle In vain to resume healthy
0uh tha and
not to direct commerce. II has been and Is tho mis-
fortune OF the country since the war commenced that
their legitimate duties and given the direction OF matters
that proporly belong tho civil service We couli
times OF OWL corps follows the army charge
conquered nces and administer laws for their govern
mcnt. We should have similar system.
In closing this subject Of commerce will state that at
the invitation OF tho special agent OF the Treasury Depart
ment IN this district inspected the system ADOPTED for
few hours examining books, orders, Sc impressed
with the simplicity and yet tho elccieny Of 1t. 1t is
provided with such checks and balances 10 pro-
cude the possibility Of double dealing unfarness-ths
merchant, the pa ter the trader. all eni,y equal sd
vantages In their vocations. But, said before, mill
tary interference renders aim void the operations
this department to direct trade, Such interference is
heads cf deartments preiudicia 70 the interests Of
tie country and indirectly against the speedy return OF
the rebeious States to the Union Hon. B. r. F1anders
the special agent Of the Treasury Department North
to day the Columbia, route for Washington,
fer with the President and Mr. Chase to eudeavor to
by the military and 10 al authorities.
In view OF promising Increase In trade in this city the
rloyed for some time in tearing up the dilspidated
wharves and substituting batture, making perma-
nent Improvement insxtend'ng the Ievee.
The gnboat Nc Soto, OF the Eastern Gulf squadron,
will leave hore shortly for the North 10 effect necessary
repairs after long, arduous and successful service This
vessel has accomplished officers and noble
there in service. They deserve hearty welcome at
home
A gentleman, a rebel merchant, recently permit.
ted TO come within our liDes has peoned the proper
authorities here TO allow him to bring 900 bales OF cot
ton within lines, no having the consent of the rebel
government to do. The matter has been referred
Brigader General Philip g. George Cooke arrived hore
yesterday the steamer Hazel Dell from vcksburg and
Ia to report 10 Major General Banks.
Colonel C. H. Kilbon the Provost Marshal OF New Or
leans Parish, has boon authorized BY the Commanding
Ge eral 70 recruit aud organize regiment for the de
fence Of this city In no event for TO be taken
Der Of volunteers be forthcoming within reasonable
time, the efficiency Of conscription Will be tried
Iousiana has issued an order the rs, parsrrsph OF
which is the g!st Of tho whole, viz
On the sst Gonary Of October Or = soon thereafter as
shall cause TO be published In the oi sazstte of said
city daily for ten days an alphabetical ist OF the names
together with the amount respectively due by them of
assessed In 1852. notifying said delinquent
once os Treasurer, within thirty days from the first
publication aforesaid and that In they fail TO do
50 the receipt therefor viii At once be placed in the hands
The non compliance with this order will bo followed
pubic auction, with the reservation that the original
owner thereof win 30 allowed = period OF two years
from tho aas sale 1 rn9e a ss can nyS the %
the United States, and paying ten cent 70 the
chaser thereof The amount Of property that win come
under this ordor amounts 10 several millions OF dollars
steamer De Soto, W. N. walker commanding. captured
cargo, arrived bore yesterday placed in the
hands OF the United States Prize Commissioners
The following letter appears in the Mobile Register Of
September 90
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. II, 1858.
SR-I have received your letter OF the 22d ut, en-.
closing COPY OF an the people Of the Coneae
rate States calling upon them TO unite In effort
restore and maintain the par value OF the currency with
sell and buy only at reduced pr The object Of the
address Ia most audabe, and sincerely hope for
success In eroneug the people 10 concerted action upon
subject Of the deepest Importance The passion for specu
ati has become gigantic evil II has seemed to take
tho whole country seduced citizens
Of all casos from determined prosecution the war to
sordd effort 10 amass money. II destroys enthusiasm
every which demands zeaous OF
the people In repeng the public enemy, and threatens TO
b irg uron vs. every calamity which can ba, {, eemen
struggling Independence The united exertions OF
cetie like those you propose, should accomplish much
t,wrs abatng ths evil, and infusing spirit into
the community trust, therefore, that you will CON
yur sbors until the good effect becomes apparent
Please accept my thanks for the comfort
log tone your letter. N is relief TO receive such
communication as this timc. when earnest effort is de-
And d68Sndink I0tt6r6 OF many who have stood oil day
ido and blame body but themselves
which have com9 and dangers which threaten. Very
respectfully .your fellow cit zen, JEFFERSON DAVIS
j. W. HARxos, Esq Secretary Of tho Confederate So
cety Enterprise, Mississippi.
Nsw ORLEANS, Oct. 10, 1853.
ne Na0s of Military Operations in Georgia and Tonnes.
see-7M Probable Rasr~ Of Louisidna to ne UmSom--
Keossrs b Aooowp11s 1Ai E~d-Generai Banks and
Hs PcIicy-7M Sabine Pass Disaa~-TAs Cdptwve Of
Ae Anglo Rdbd Steamer Sir Robert Pssl-Txs ByixisA
War Ssamr Bssscrd -Fcrn0~ vsssls in Psrt-Iac~s-
disyy Sesmloat hr-Bss GSwi for River Defsxce-
Naval Matters, dc.
The arrival OF the Columbia the Sd Inst brought The
rst authentic account Of the operations and defeat Gen.
Ropecranv army 10 Georgia. Secession accounts Of the
ssmo evsnt had prsosdod the Colunba nows; but like
everything else from such notoriousy unreliable source
confidence was placed in by the loyal population Of
this city. When tho from tho North confrmatory
Of General Rosecrans defeat, known and the full nc.
cunts q he New York papers read, our Union people
were depressed aud the disoya exulant The loyal ar
gusd and found consolation that though RosecrAns was