The New York herald., 1863-10-17

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ally themselves to the French ask hesr Reotectioa
As dernisr resort this nsasnrs has bes determined oa
In the event Of the approsch a Union army:
In previous menionsd the fact Of ~ seizure
of the English SIR Robert Peel or tue nouth of
the Rio Grsnds. am now rreparei 10 give aadisonA
particulars OF the affair. The seizure was made py the
United states soop Of war Seminole, CAPTAIN Roiando ON
the Ilth ult. information having been received from
Europe OF the conraband character Of the vessel The
vessel aded in England with and munitions OF
proceeded Matamoros discharged her cargo and then
loaded with cotton, OF which she had nine hundred and
one million OF dollars. The cotton TO nave been
taken to Nassau Havana and there sold and then the
vess which rs pierced for six guns, with plenty o. deck
room 10 manipulate them to have been fitted out as
privateer TO prey upon The Sir Robert
Peel was built In England for the China trade she is
OF thousand seven hundred and fty TONS
model unexceptionable, splendid engines, &c. On re-
ferrng TO her log ascertancd that her average
speed fifteen knots equal to the speed Of tho pirate
Alabama Had she not been captured she doubt would
have proved a formidable vessel against merchant
marine. Her consisted Of nfty some OF whom
to take service on her Another OF
Brtish neutrality aud British perndy Since the arrival OF
the vessel at this port her hold was searched ana ar
ed. Her condemnation Is certain. She will prove an
excellent addition to our naval fleet.
In addition this capture Gulf squadron has given
additional proofs Of its efficiency Tho BLOCKADE runners
schooner Fng scud and the brig Atlantic were rec nty
captured of Matagorda Bay, Texas by the steamer Pra
cess Royal The schooner arrived here but the Atlantic
recaptured by the rebel crew, route for this city,
and taken 70 Havana. The schooner had discharged
cargo powder in Texas and the brig her Of arms
&c 1bey from Nassau, having been loaded under
tho auspices OF the noted blockade runner rm Of Addery
Co. Tho vessels their return to Nassau, laden
with cotton, when captured.
close this letter, gentleman direct from Texas
called on mo reports tat 'hs opporane time
State and the rebel officials are In hostile opposi
ton He suggested several plans 10 me TO effect this
object but OF which will remain silent.
The Union OF IoxaS At q lOSs ~ KNOW why
government shelved General Hamilton. They still Iasst
that he is the only reliable that procure
Furthermore II he should into tho State with ten
thousand men, within short time secession and the
win General Haeck take notice?
The rebel blockade Alabama arrived here yes
tefday She Is In charge OF Acting Ensign Dyer OF the
gunboa Eugenc. to which vessel she Is prize She has
assorted cargo
aud sixty deaths for the week ending October4 No
cases of yellow fever are reported In the list.
1he weather here is quite cool. The atmosphere is
bracing, and all appear 70 enjoy It hugely.
correspondent or the Brownsville (Texas) Flag,
rebel Sheet communicates the following account of the
Sabine Pass affair
The ball is again opened in Texas. We have met the
feet showing themselves on the bar and by
night 1t numbered some afeen vessels This morning
had increased to twenty three vessels Of all Sizes acen
Of them inside the bar About seven A. NJ. five Of them
advanced and commenced eheing the FORTS but getting
the range Of the they hauled of until about h
three OF the Union gunboats advanced and commenced
with shot and shell at the fort--one coming
soon as they came within close range for all our
guns the fort opened them and within half an
hour cloud Of steam seen to rise from two OF hem,
and then the white flag run up on the two. The
third went or badly crippled The fleet inside then put
out We have the boats Cfton OF ten guns and sa
chem, of Ave They took Off the Clifton one hundred
and eighty prisoners besides some thirty killed and
wounded Commander Crawford is among the prisoners.
From tho Sachcm fifty prisoners and eighteen killed
and wounded. The Davis Guard, under command Of
Lieuteuant Smith who volunteered to assist, have
lasting honors for themselves and their country Not
fight The prisoners say there ten thousand
board their vessels. and that they will again but
now better prepared and await their pleasure
The prisoners captured yesterday Sabine Pass
arrived here There were atty men killed and wounded
on tho Sachcm and Clifton.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. Q, 1858.
Erroneous Impressions Concerning Commerce pisa tAe wsa
Sec.ssion Reports to Alternate the North and the Wet
Trade ON the Mssissippi-Is Advantages 10 the Country
Conflict Of Authority Relating 7SersoA Case Point
Army Spectators ana Percentage 0tHcials-Emborgo
the Transportation Of Coton-A Self Constituted Arbiter
Of Riuer Trade Wvuta Violation of Important Ordes
The Treasury Department and It's Special Agents--In-
crease Of Trade-Napal and Military Ness-Awother
Irise-Another Regimen, for Local Defence-Important
Tdr Notice-Letr from Jsf Davis the Par Value Of
Re,el Currency, dc.
My attention has been invited by several leading
chants OF this city to erroneous impression promul
gated by the Western press to the effect that tho military
md civil authorities OF this department discriminate in
favor Of Northern trade to the prejudice OF the Wes
that with the latter Ia retarded and
almost prevented Such statements have foundation
fact the conception Of tho fevered fancy the
morbid minds OF the half and half secessonsts OF this To-
caty 4 who circulate such statements to ALLEVIATE the
North aud the West Again II has been urged and with
considerable vehemence that restrictions on West
commerce great that there but very few
Of merchandise tor up the country out
side Of this military department, the difficulties
Of obtaining permits for personal travel being SO
xceedngiy annoying; aud that the pass permit
TEN dezterously used as to throw much as pos
sbe OF trade travel into tho Gulf route These
ments simply ridiculous, false and full OF harm The
system Of military passes. every knows who keeps
the run Of war events Is to extent oppressivc
nevertheless It cannot be dispensed with in times OF
beop like the present without prejudcns the operations
Of army and the best interests Of the country at
large but 10 assert that determinations have been made
the favor OF aud the prejudice OF another Is or
roneous General Banks desires all to be treated alike
and his mparalty these matters has gained him the
confidence OF all the leading loyal Of this city and the
State OF Louisiana
There are abuses and drawbacks n trade In this and
Gen. GRANTS department wnicn demand speedy attention
from the authorities at Washington II Is element in
political economy that country prospeu through the
operations Of commerce and trade-buyins, selling spd
exchanging ,dies the greater the facilities given
such and the fewer obstacles put upon 1t
the successful will DO, and the wealth OF tho couu
try increased corresponding ratio Tho subject that
interests the States bordering the Mssissipp-apd
indeed may include the whole country-s dispensing
by trade the staple producssusar, rico ani cotton.
When few months ago the Mississippi river opened
from to its terminus by our victorious arms,
the whole country sent up shout Of enthusiasm aud this
was followed BY Official declaration that "trade u
open on the Mississippi" How far from the fact s this
tho case I shali presently show. Not only h
the River not open TO FREQ trade, but such trade
as Is Permitted Ia under arbitrary military and
val system rather want OF system, enforced BY pro
marshais, cotton commissioner naval officers and
who 10 demand percentage
for their interference imposing incu
bus trade which keeps tho country from getting the