The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-03
INTERESTING FROM NEW ORLEANS.
ARRIVAL OF THE MATANZAs.
Admiral Farragut and General Banks
IN Consultation.
ALL QUIET IN TIE XAS,
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The steamship Matanzas, Captain Lesgang, from New
Orleans January arrived at this port yesterday after
noon.
Purser j. G. Caro- win accept our thanks for prompt
delivery Of letters and papers.
The Columbia and Mcclellan, from New York, arrived
out on the 26th. 5t
Tho papers TO hand contain nothing important
v. Dannez, old and highly respected loyal citizen,
had been appointed Chief OF Police.
NJ. Derbes, United States Consul At Marseules, and
family arrived the 18th the French bark Taurus,
from Bordeaux.
Mr.. Henry Thompson's Despatch.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 20, 1864.
A Large Expedition Fitting Out-AdmiYai Farragat and
General Banks in Confsrehce-Aobile Probably 10 ts At
tdcked-Neo United States District Attorney, de-, dc.
There is longer any use In Disgusting the tact from
your readers that important movement Ia about 10
take place this department, as u Is known 10 every
in New orleans.
Troops being hurried Lake Ponohartrain and
landed at Madisonvie vessels as remarked in last
letter. maneuverng about the mouth Of the Pasca
goua. Admiral Farragut has not come hero with his
feet purpose and in fact will tell you that all
parties this city declare that Mobile Ia about being
attacked by Farragut the water and the troops OF
General Banks land. May their prophecy provo true.
Between the hours Of eight and ten Saturday night
last the Admiral received the public at the residence Of
Gen. Banks in Coliseum street. Visitors poured In to
welcome and shake the old veteran by the hand and
during the whole time therc constant srcam Tho
Commander. inChief Of this department and rs amabe
lady played the host and hostess WELL introducing each
person to the Admiral, who shook all heartily by tho
hand As usual Ihere quito majority OF those fas-
cnang ladies at the reception. During the ceremonies
Gllnores band diEcoursed OF the sweetest music
heard in New Orleans Tho whole AFFAIR passed on
we'll and happily.
Yesterday Admiral Farragutand Major General Banks
paid visit TO the soop ofwar Portsmouth, now lying 10
The river, and Hospitality entertained by her eti
Gent commander.
shocking and mysterious murder took place in this
neighborhood few days ago. appears that hunter
named Perrin started for Barratara, In small boat with
the proceeds cargo game which he had brought 70
town. Tho morning the boat found 10 Harvey's
canal, with the hunters hat lying 81 tho bottom with
blood all around It. There is no doubt that be Was
murdered for the little amount which be had in his pos
session, probably only few dollars The body has not
yet been discovered. This morning ono OF the papers n
speaking or the affair heads the article with "Ths Muir
dered Hunter OF Barrataris; or, The Bloody 6hM"
Colonel N. A. NJ Dudleys brigade OF cavalry paTaded
through the streets Of this city on Sunday morning last
presenting fine sight This the largest body OF caval
~ ever seen together In this city.
General Sbepley has appointed District Attorney j. w.
Thomas 20 act Attorney General for the Frst District
Court.
weather has been very fine in this city during the
last ten days.
All remains quiet in Texas and along the Toche.