The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-19
NEWS FROM FoR7AEss MONROE.

No Chsnge I'm Jen. Davis Quarters and
Nothing New or Him or Clay or Mitch.
el-Alleged Smuggling, and Measures "a
Stop it-Extrsordtnary Rtsc I'm Rents I'm
Norfolk-The George Leary An Run.
News, &c.
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENTS.
FoRrREss AosRox, Sept II. 1865
does not get moved into Carroll Hall yet although there
is doubs that for his intended accommodation
has been fitted up in this building The casemate he has
been occupying would not be unhealthy for many, but
Is pronounced too damp for Of his temperament age
and lack Of robust strength aud vitality resist disease
and hence the advised change in his quarters by his
medical attendants His health has not suffered mater
ally thus far but is feared may when the equinoctia
Storm nearly due, pay its approaching semiannua
visitation Of prolonged rain and dampness. 1t will be
scen all events that the government careful
score Of the health Of JEFF Davis in SEEING does
that he well delcatery fed has his daily
regularly and not doomed to durance vile amid the
damp vapors of dungeon. Meantime we hear nothing
about his trial Clay and Mitchell are both we'll and
to their trial there is the governmental recence
and outside conjecture founded wholly in ignorance.
There is this rumor, however to Clay and Mitchell
that they will be allowed the privilege of the
fortress grounds to walk in at all times Of the day.
Va
been taken from Clay's room.
SMUGGLING REVENUE CUTTERS
There appears to be doubt that quite extended
and thorough system Of smuggling Is being conducted
here and hereabouts. A bold and INSCRIPTIONS com
pany Of men conduct this contraband trade and
and swift vessels are at their command Between
Linn Haven and the Capcs most OF this smuggling Is said
TO be carried on. Not long since the Commissioner Of
Customs here make inquiry into the facts and on
his report the United States cutter Kankakee
ordered here 1t understood that another cutter
is to be sent here also The Kankakee was built in New
NArr Ito n1put fovyp hnnAr and
guns thirty FOUNDER PARROT in her bow and four
twenty FOUNDER brass howtzers. She win be remem-
's Tss az the sonvS rs from Charleston
C0mmGnder-Captain John J. Boxer
Encatsvs e1fcer,.Lieutenant y: G. schambach.
Second OTcer-Leutenant c. W. Smith.
Third OFcer-Lieutenant William N. Cornell
Engneers-Chief, James Coy; First Assistants II. c.
Hanshaw J. G. Jefries Second Assistant. Edward B.
-''rt" RENTS AND REAL ESTATE IN NORFOLK
Property owners in Norfolk, and Portsmouth also, a
grevous attack Of rent the brain The in rents
proclaimed by landlords after the LIST Of month";
would induce such innocent superstition Warehouses
that have been renting at the rate OF thousand dol
lars per annum TO be charged five thousand dollars
year for and dwellings somewhat in the proportion
The plain fact Island has been boldly openly pro-
clamed-the sole purpose Of this rent movement is to
keep aYGy Northern immigration, The case admits Of
no arguments for all OF public meeting aud many stir
ring seeGhes on the subject The people hsrsssnd s9
throats They killing capital business enterprise and
themselves Mayor Tabb who is at the head of this
high rent movement and his crazy cuadjutors, have
opportunity to grow older and wiser
RETURN OF THE GEORGE LKARy
This fine steamboat, Captain Brakeman commanding,
having had the damages sustained in her collision with
the Sea Gull repaired has resumed her trips again the
Gncsspeuas inis Ill be- gratifying intelligence to the
travelling public, for there Is no more popular
steamer or popular commander on these waters.
The Dictator, Captain Deering, which has been
running in the Learys place. goes on her old
route again to Richmond, while the City Point
goes to Baltimore for overhauling Meantime the No
gena recently put the Richmond route beats all the
opposition steamers in speed swftcr boat than all Of
the Mattano with Captain Hicks so long and favoraby
known to the travelling public at the helm
A TOURNAMENT IN MATTHEW'S COUNTY.
The put end the old fashioned and spirited
tournaments In the Old Dominion. Returning power b
rapidly restoring the knighy and chivalc festivities
Matthews Court House. Twenty-Five knights contested
for knightly honors. The youth and beauty Of tho
county were there and in the daring floats Of horseman
ship, browning the queen and maids OF honor feast
ing and dancing all enjoyed themselves Dr. Garnet
pronounced Grafton. The late Brigadier General
James n Lane, OF the rebel army, was the chief mar
shall.
STORM BOUND vEssms
Our harbor is well filled with weatherbound vessels
There fifty here The Creole and Atss arrived
to-day.
The Prsss Despatch.
FoRrRass MONROE Sept 10, 1855.
r. B. winder, arrested three weeks ago the East.
Shore by the provost marshal Is not and has not
been at Fortress Monroe as reported
d. A. Underdown g. Co., wreckers, commenced to-day
raising the old Mcrimacx, lying near Crany Island,
that her copper will exceed two hundred and fifty
She has also one composition wheel, weighing nine tons
and an immense amount Of old iron, armor cannon &c
The Rev. Arthur Warning ON Hayti.
POSTPONEMENT OF THE PROPOSED LECTURE
VIEWS RESPECTING THE REVOLUTION, ETC.
Last evening the Rev. Arthur warng Of Hayti was to
have lectured the condition of the republic Of Hayt
in Calvary Baptist church, West Twentythird street;
but the nclemency OF the weather prevented such
attendance would warrant the lecturer carrying out
his intention, and the lecture was, consequently post
poned. small knot Of gentlemen gathered around Mr.
warng and held conversation with him on the subject
of his proposed lecture when he frankly stated his
regarding the revolution expressing his sympathy
with the movement He said II was his firm conviction
that the revolution would succeed and Gerhard be over
thrown. As represented by Mr. waring the grievances
Of the revolutionss are the tendency Of Gerard TO
hold the reins Of government during his lifetime; his
evident desire to discourage all forms Of Christianity
despotic sway. In TO gentleman who inquired
whether NOT the Senate had power TO retain the Pres
oen, elected p tne people loI term 81 years IN once
in the original constitution but that IL was grated
that instrument by way OF amendment under President
Boyer but not after the manner prescribed by the
sttuon tsclf, and that therefore, null and void
and consequently President Gcfrard was regarded a.
an nsarpe, by The revolutionary party which Mr. warins
OntsssssoAo
people Is adesre for reunion with the Dominican re.
public the eastern and sections Of the island
having been separated in 1874 but tad he the Domi-
means will never consent TO that long possible
for President TO retain once for life which means
monarchy and absoutism: Speaking Of salnnre, the
revolutionary chief, Mr. Waring denied that he was
man ambitious 70 be placed at the head Of the nation
He was simply the general in command OF the popular
army, obeyng the will Of his masters, the people, who
desired to restore the republic to the condition in which
IL started, In accordance with the constitution. he
denied that Grard IL the mercifu and the friend
OF education he has been be- On the con.
trary he represented him ruthless shedder Of blood
unnecessarily, and as unwilling TO promote education,
except under the direction OF the Roman Catholic Church.
In fact, "Popery" seems 10 be Mr.. Warnings especial
dread.
Mr. Warinr is native Of Virginia but has spent
Of his life in HaytL He ~ very dark, with aquine
nose and long straight black hair streaked with gray
which he endeavors TO curl He attred last even.
ing in full dress black) with white necktie, but with
out anectatlon Of the parsopc choker style Az
the weather shows indications OF clearing up tho
time and place Of the postponed lecture will be
nounced.
Stampede From the Auburn state
Prison.
ESCAPE OF RIGHT CONvICTs-fwO SHOT DEAD,
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