The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-19


In consequence Of the various rumors published
in several papers. and the interruption Of passes
to the Army Of the Potomac, there is naturally
existing at the present time considerable anxiety
to learn what is doing on the Rappahannock.
Nothing, however, of any importance relative to
any movements came over the telegraph lines
yesterday; but it is probably the determination
of the military authorities to keep all the armies
in motion-Ceneral Burnsdc's army among the
others. The next week or two may provo time
of considerable importance in military opera.
lions
Dispatches from Fortress Monroe state that
orders have been issued that officers of the United
States Army captured after the 18th inst. to be
handed over to the Governors Of the rebel States
within who-e Jurisdiction they are taken, to be
dealt with in accordance with JED. Davis recent
declaration that they are to BIO regarded as per.
sons melting servile insurrection under President
Idncolns emancipation proclamation.
General Halleck has issued an order, which
may be regarded as retaatory, comma nding that
no rebel officers shall be released until further
orders.
General McClernand sends an official account o.
the capture Of the rebel fort at Arkansas Post on
The 18th inst.
Our New Orleans correspondence contains .
very interesting account of the late disaster TO
the Union arms at Galveston. and confirms the
tale OF loss to be the capture OF the Harriet Lane,
thc dealt, OF her commander and the killing or
wounding OF nearly all her men, the blowing up Of
the flagship WcstGeld, and the death OF Commodore
Rcnshaw and about twenty of his men; The cap.
ture Of two or three schooners loaded with ccal,
and the surrender of the whole Union force in
Galveston city, which numbered less than three
hundred men.
We give fine map Of the locality to-day show
Ing the scene Of the bold operations of the rebel
boats against our feet. The description OF the
fight on board the Harriet Lane, the death OF her
commander and her capture will be read with
intense interest.
General Grant censurcs the commandant at
Holly Springs. Miss, for surrendering that place
to the rebels aud allowing his garrison to be pa.
held if ordinary precautions for defence were
taken.
The rebc account OF the tremendous raid OF
General Van Dorm. which we publish to-day re.
present IL asa fearful and most brilliant affair,
che rcbcl women taking an active part In urging
on the enemy TO massacre our troops.
Another rebel piratical craft. the schooner
Retribution. ~ plying her trade in the vicinity OF
Che island % So. Thomas. She has just been
chasing nc United States vessels, and boarded
oue Of chem. She came originally from Whining
Con. N. c.. abou, month ago. loaded with tur.
peutinc AM cotton, carrying her guns concealed
IN the hold
In addi,ioato the interesting collection OF rebel
correspondence which we published yesterday, We
give our readers today rare cpistle from volnn
teer corresp onleat Of ihe London Times. This
writer il no. Mr. Lawley, of Richmond notoriety,
and who al The time this letter was written was
somewhere n the vicinity OF Fredericksburg. but
. new disciple q sccessia named Toudon. The
letter contains q great many sta,enen,s uh;oh
will surprise the public, especially those IN
reference TO alleged Yankee outfaves nnaor
General Buffers directions IN New o,,.o,,
Tho strength, resources wealth ana resis,ivc
powers OF the Southern confedelacy arc
fully discussed, and numerous sneciou, nra
teaces arged on Tue European Powtrs for H.