The New York herald., 1865-01-22

ant is quite young probably the youngest brgadier
general in the service but bears good record in the
army for energy and skill as commanding officer He
has entered upon his duties and has already naugurated
wholesome for the welfare and security OF the
town.
The One Hundred and sixy-Arth New York Volunteers
(Zouaves) Colonel Gouveneur Carr doing guard
duty In the town. and have already the good opinion
Of the citizens for their sodiery department and strict
impartiality in the discharge OF their duties They still
adhere their Zouave uniform and present very martial
appearance The guard mounting Of the regiment always
Of interest and attract large assembagcs of the
citizens The coors OF the regiment perforated with
the enemys bullets, and is practical history of the
campaigns they have participated in in Louisiana and
the valley The esprit du corps Of the regiment is
surpassed by any regiment in the service and indicates
the rigid discipline cxactcd by their officers.
ARMY RAILROAD.
The railroad between this place and Harpers Ferry IL
yet in good running order and the trains with great
regularity. The wholesome regulations Of Brgadier
General Stevenson commanding the district of Harper's
Ferry in reference the protection of the road holding
the citizens along the route responsible for guerilla in
cursons thereon has thus far prevented any interrupt
ton. In addition these the road is strongly
guarded by infantry and artillery troops and cavalry
patrols.
Guard and picket duty has been anything but pleasant
during the past week TO troops, the weather has
been exceedingly variable, alternating between rain and
snow storms and piercing cold winds Our veteran
troops however have become Injured TO this and their
duties performed with the prompttude and
watchfulncss they under proptious circum
stances
INFLUENCE OF ouR VICTORY At SAVANNAH o.
The rigid school OF experience has taught the
batant rebels OF this locality that their long desired
federacy Is fast assuming tho character of the tabled
Utopia and they slowly becoming convinced that the
time distant when the supreme authority Of the
Union government will be felt and pracsed throughout
people OF Savannah In resolving seek have peace
'by laying down their arms and submitting 70 the ma
tona authority and strict obedience 10 the laws Of the
United States has already created influence among
the rebels that promises 10 be widespread In the South
and with II the fraternal spirit cyinced by the mer-
chants of New York TO alleviate the suffering Of their
eing Southern brethren combine to strike deeper blows
70 Jen Davis and his bogus government than the public
at 6rst thought possible. The happy and promising
influence Of these reciprocal acts are felt
here, and the effects thercfrom promise TO bc
saluary aud lasting. Not few Of those
who were known until lately 10 be warm
supporters Of the rebellion with whom have converscd
have become 80 changed from their radical views as TO
charge the blame Of secession 10 South Carolina and
press lively hope that that State may feel the full chas
tisemen they deserve from the correcting rod OF General
Sherman, similar 10 that which General Grant has inflicted
Virginia These are good signs for the country and
no doubt are felt believed and experienced in Others OF
the rebellious States
Captain Bailey for some time past an active aiddc
camp General Torborts staff has been promoted 10
majority In the First New York cavalry Captan Martin
dale Provost Marshal General Of the cavalry corps has
been mentioned the probable candidate for the add
tiona vacancy In the same regiment These officers have
both had extensive experience In the cavalry SERVICE
and their promotions are made for moritorous services
in the field There are numerous other changes going
in the cavalry corps which promise TO secure greater
efficiency In this branch Of the service.
DEPOT
on recent visit 10 Harper's Ferry my attention
occupied by the extensive preparations made by the gov
ornnont TO retain that point q permanent military
depot Large sheds orehouses have been erected
the protection OF supplies; wheewfght blacksmith and
harness shops have been built all OF which in fun
operation Thousands of aborers arc employed in these
establishments, large number OF whom are Southern
refugees and soldiers who have ayaed themselves Of
President Lincons amnesty proclamation.