The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-12

or Portsmouth, the advance in pursuit Of the
up in front yesterday afternoon and ascertained
that the enomys forces consisted OF only two thousand
infantry and some two regiments OF cavary, with four
pieces o artillery. This may have boon their advance
ARTILLERY firing was distinctly heard during last night,
which was our forces Smelling the woods, not Knowing
but the enemy was advancing in force It's to be hoped
they arc as at this time our force quite sufficient 70
defend the front and place troops position on
| their retreat.
| Mr.. l.. A. Hendricks Despatch.
| NoRsoIK, Va, March 10, 1854.
ANOTHER ADVANCE THE Rsp.rs
The enemy does not TO have red TO tho bankD
Of the Bleckwater after tho late raid surmissd
he did or he did retro this distance from mmo
date 'front.' has back In partial force again.
Yesterday afternoon picket line comprised Of the
Second Coorod cavalry regiment Colonel Cole command
ing Suffolk attacked by force or the enemy,
supported afterwards ascertaned, by four regt-
ents OF infantry regiment and squadron Of cavalry,
and two full batteries. Our pockets fell back 10 Banors
Ill., when other troops sent 10 their assistance.
Seeing the strength OF supporting columns the enemy
did not continue his pursuit farther but retired In great
haste having desire, seems to enter into anything
like general engagement.
DIMINISHING.
While Colonel Coles coiored troops wore falling back
they had 10 fall back eight miles TO the troops sent
to their suppor-there cont nual skirmshng Scat
tered the picket line necessarily impossible
ored boys stood their ground manfuy, and at others
they became panic stricken, and made the livcliess
retreat possible. Al the bridge near what 10 called
Longstreets old camp, and obtaining It's name frem
being the camping ground OF Lonesreet's command,
most gallant resistance made TIL all had crossed
the bridge Col. Coc-who, BY the way, formerly
| Ma of the Third Now York cayaky-behaved finely,
| as did all the officers under him.
is impossible TO give exact loss Thus far about
one hundred missing One captain and lieutenant
| were killed. II said that the enemy took
| no prisoners, but killed all who wero captured;
this story lacks reliable confirmation. Such tho
suddennes Of the attack that the suter Of the Twentieth
New York cavalry regiment who hod lunch store neas
the picket ne obliged to abandon bis goods 10 tho
enemy. Geographic operator narrowly escaped cap
ture but he managed, by means Of hand car, 70 got
| THE'oProsS9 FORCES FACE TO FACE AGAIN.
"A squadron o. the Sips.ie.h n New York ga. CO.
find the enemy and found them In full force AZ Ber-
nards where they stu are our troops face 70 face
either sd. on our side everything y n READINGS:
a %. s i.d
THE GUNHoar roTLfA
Of the gunboat do,ia in thus has beon busy
since his appointment in the work OF reerg nzaton and
finer, swiiter and better manped ganboats in tho
naval SERVICE and though the General can hardly add 70
the commanders in the Army OF the Potomac he enters
and attractive Geld OF labor, giving abundant
scope for energy dash and excitement, and II s TO be
hoped branch Of tho he will like he certainly
viii adorn II. Hc has established bis temporary head
ARRIVAL or ADMIRAL DAHrGagS
Admiral Dahgren arrived at the fortress late last even
that the Intelligence OF tho loss Of his son has addcd
years 70 age as Is p ses ses'
his sons death aud 10 tke steps to recover his
rain storm SO. in at eleven a. ", and it Is raining
with increasing violence as close my despatch.
~
the Rev. DIR. Armstrong, OF Norfolk,
Va, who was Recently Banishcd by
Order of General Butter.
II already been announced that General Butler has
sent the Rev. J,mes D. Armstrong, d. ~, Of Norfolk,
Va, TO work upon tho fort6catons at Hatteras as
punishment for his dsoy al practices. Tho following 10
the Official repor Of tho nation OF this disoyai
Clergyman
Question DO you call yourself loyal man In letter
and spirit to day7 Answer. prefer not answering
O. What is the name Of that gentleman who had taken
the oath and white coming out Of the Custom House with
you made the remark that be "wonld kc to spit upon
Northern Yankees" or something 10 that eiiecp A.
O. Have you ever in your pulpn alluded avoraby to
.orninendation Of the Southern Congress
a Did you OBJ ect at that time TO dong SOP A. No, sir
o. Have you since the the commencement OF the war
preached IN your pulpit a favorable to tho Union
cause that would please the loyal and dspeasd tho
O. Where were you born1 A. IN New Jersey came
TO Virginia when nineteen years old.
~
or alnde TO the President Of the United States the
thores tho armies and naves thereof thai they may
be successful their efforts 10 put down this wicked
rebellion A. have.
. TO you think this wicked rebellion2 A. No, sir
Q. fIavo you, since tho commencement OF the war,
opened your church any asst or Thanksgiving day
by tho President Of the United ssatesi
A. No, sir.
a. Did you ever open your church on JcrL Davis re-
CONNER datlon2 There has been meeting Tor prayer.
q should the President OF the United states within
short time recommend day OF tnanxsgving or last,
with WOW that stans would unite in prayer for
the overthrow Of oil rebels In arms against tho govern
ment the United STATES, would you willingly open your
church and ke charge Of such meetings 10 that endY
A. I should not
O. DO you took upon slavery q divine institution
A. I look upon II as allowable.
q. Did you look upon the hanging OF John Brown !"
o. Would you look upon tho hanging Of any o. me
prominent rebels-Jen Davis Tor INSTANCES Juss a"s
right A. should not. 80, - ,.o,.,
U. Are you reigiously and nofahy opposeu" e"P""'
punishmenE A. am not :, 80. c,r,.5.-
o mo Won look upon Jef. Davis any OF MS concdc-
rates deserving any severe - ~
acts against the government sip0o 'n0 SS
o. 10 you sympa,hzc with the Union cause or Win tno
Coufedcratcp With me soneaera'we ,s,,u NJ vo.,n
~ ,aty former colleagues tho ned states congress
nst receng tne year 1850 as perued men, ana desefv-
ipg traitors reputation ior an sn", 10, uo'' 'n'y e"V"
~ INA az do YOU now regret tho federal loss AZ Smith
acid few ecss SINGER A. DO NOT
o 10 you thius the attack upon FORT sumter oy tne
reScis h stin lbe2 A. prefer not answering.
n 10 you think the South Iustihabe N ever having
6red in the old nlg2 A. / do
d should you o. blockade runners or secret
mail carriers from the rebels, would yc give mmS
diato fmaton thereof TO authorities tnat they
might be detected and punished as traitors deservU
A ] would not nave anything to DO with II.
The New Hampshire E 'tcticn.
IN rem IL A. W.