The New York herald., 1866-09-29
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
our FORTRESS soSseE CORRESPONDENCE.

Fncts and RnnIors Pro and Con Regarding
the Approaching Trial of JEFF Davis-Tem-
porary Absence OF General SchofeId-fn-
Junction Against ihe Orange and Alexandria
RaiIrona-Arriyal of tse Gunb0ats Winne-
pee and Saco-Dcparture of Vessels.
FoRrREss MONROE, Sept 20, 1865.
The apponted time for the trial OF JED Davis draws
very near Thus far however, there arc no indications
here whether the trial will take place at tho specified
time or not As for Mr. Davis assured that he Is as
much in the dark in the matter as man well can be.
Judging from what he says Is his becf that his case
will be brought up for trial at the approaching session OF
tho United States Circuit Court, TO open on Monday
next Richmond 1t Is very positively, at least SO far as
his frequently reiterated proesations so to show IT,
his desire 10 be tried at once, and have
his definitely settled and an end put to the
anxiety no has long labored under and which only
can be ended by his trial. One fact is conclusive,
that he has the most unlimited faith the Of trial.
OF the result being favorable to himself Mr. OConor,
according TO prevailing rumor, has been expected
will arrive tomorrow. HIS coming would portend
business Of some kind bearing the case As 10 the
popular feeling regarding the trial. ind that the same
view is entertained now, as has been for some tinse
past that there will be trial. but that Mr. Davis will be
admitted To bail for future hearing which hearing VIII
never be had which admission TO bail will end his
prison life On inquiry the clerks Office OF the United
States Circuit Court in Norfolk, find that the court VIII
open its session next Monday in Richmond and that
everything readiness to proceed with the business
that may before II As TO the trial OF Mr. Davis,
the most perfect pre- ais !. MT ns, L. Il
ton, where he has been for several days past
His return, which Is looked for daily, Is expected 10
throw important light on the matter.
GESERAL sCHoFIELD GOING AWAY.
A telegram received this morning from Richmond
announcing that General schoheld would be absent rom
the department for several weeks. General Burton,
present commsndant OF the fort will take command of
the department in his Absence and leaves for Richmond
for this purpose in the morning Meantime the COM
mand Of the fort will devove General Hayes
Whether General Schoheds gong away is on leave, or
TO attend to some special mission Of the government
elsewhere account of his health or other reasons,
Is not known here.
RAILROAD INJUNCTION
writ has been from the United States District
Court in Norfolk granting injunction against the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad in favor of Adams
Co. Express Company. Notification Of the application
for this writ and the reason for IL. which allowing
other parties carry freight the road al reduced
rates has already appeared in the papers writing OF
Express in Norfolk and Portsmouth have been closed,
through the late failure Of the company heretofore
reported
n. UNITED STATES NAVAL srgAxERs
The United States gunboat Wnncpec arrived yesterday
a. the Navy Yard and The ssSe s9 s to-
and started up the bay again this afternoon. Both
steamers came from Annapolis, and as will be remen-
bered portion OF the late naval school ship 1eet
DEPARTURE VESSELS.
The feet Of vessels detained here by the
however, Is still unsettled, heavy storm prevailing
as close this Y NJ q
Arrival Of Government Arsenal inspectors
Whale Appears and Disappears, &c.
FORTRESS MONROE Sept 81, 1866.
Generals James A. Hardie and Howe, appointed by the
War Department inspect the arsonas belonging
government arrived here last evening, and this morn
ing entered upon the inspection OF the Arsenal at this
place. Their examination Is designed to be most
thorough aud comprehensive Not only the site Of each
arsenal and minnie report Of the contents and condition
will be embraced In their report but also the
and efficiency Of the officers and subordnates connected
with them. The officers above named leave here on
Saturday. They make their report direct 10 tho war
Department
stray whale made his appearance here this morn
Ing He spou;ed with great freedom and evident guSto
for timc. small boats belonging TO the gun
boat Yantic started In pursuit Of him. but their a
proach he took water and was seen moro.