Year: 1862

crowded around the Custom House. very large ma
jority of the people women, all carrying either
baskets or napkins. Some old and totterng with
inhrmy others carried, wsariy enough babe at the
breast and many God help them, bore the evidence or
another claim on their support soon to come


The sun was pouring down his rays with an intensity
greater than we have before experienced since
rival and the poor creatures struggled and ammed each
other to get into the office; and finally getting TO the
desk trembled from head foot and almost fell upon
the floor from sheer exhaustion II the leaders OF this ac
Cured rebellion could have looked upon the sight and re-
ected upon their responsibility for all this misery 1t
would have been strange if they had not experienced
dark forebodngs Of the terrible punishment that
surely awaits them in another world, however easily
they may escape just retrbution in this.


The distribution Of the beef to proceed indefinitely,
and fortunately the supply is fully equal to the demand
for many days.


To-day nearly two thousand barrels Of -four arrived
from Mobile and a considerable amount OF beef from
the Attakapas country.


There has been but little change in the conduct Of the
people here towards the Union soldiers. The community
TO think that the city is by hocus pocus
other be retaken and consequently they dare
press their honest sentiments fear that they would
suffer if the rebels should regain their power. They will
discover before long that the power Of the United States
government is gradually but surely developing itself
and tho men who have for years rendered New Orleans
terror to peaceabls citizens will suddenly find them
selves suspended between Heaven and earth with little
prospect OF reaching the former place. their way
TO Fort Jackson.


The conduct OF the women.U meanlthose who swear
purple and fine lnen," and popularity supposed to
be lades) disgusting, and not calculated strengthen
ones faith in the possession Of common by the
sex. Intrenching themselves behind tho immunites
which the gallantry Of our countrymen has ac-
corded them they insult and at officers and
men continually, and commit acts which would insure
six months hard labor at the forts guilty Of
like actions. They turn their backs without the Gus
tomary desire to be excused. They describe three
quarters of circle around officer by walking into the
middle of the street, and regain the side
walk at distance sufficient to express their fear con-
taminaton by too close approach to his person and
than all, Of them insist upon wearing little
rebel flags their bosoms t emblem Of the secession
Of womanly modesty from that locality where all gentle
traits supposed to reign supreme) and dressing
their children in secession coors. Hitherto, the only
means OF furnishing these female rebels has been by
some satirical observation action but unless they
mend their soon, they will find that their
will not protect them from proper punishment few
days since member OF Gen. Buffers staff walking
through arisocratc quarter Of the ciy when
ladies made offensive demonstration from the win
dow of fine house. The officer took his memoran-
book walked up the stoop, noted down the number
Of the house and the of its proprietor and then
marked himself loud enough to be heard by the ladies'
Yes this will be excellent house for hospital"
aud walked coolly away. The blinds were Immediately
closed, and the ladies left very sedlenly.


The following instructions to Brigader General Phelps,
commanding at Csrrollton, contain comprehensive
preston Of Gen. Buffers views to the disposal Of fu-
gitive slaves who within the lines of army


HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF TIE GuIrl


NEW ORLEANS May Q, 1862


GENERAL PHEIPs-Mr. J. b. q. Armond says that boy
by of Irwin Pardon whose services he claims has
como within your lines Tho which have adopted
OF such boy employ him without any scrupc; If
have not, do not harbor him, my subsistence would
by serve for many extra men that do not
need. you have any use for him, use him; If not, is
he not like any other vagran about the campi Respect
fully, b. +. BUTLER,


Major General Commanding.


New ORLEANS, la, May IA, 1862.
Reply the Associated Banks 10 e Pro- ashton Of Ge,sra
Buler-7hey Request His Proiectioato Bring in Thei,


pecic-Respone Of the General Girin9 Them Proection-
Seizure of Three British Su1ecsCorrespondenc Beoser
General Butler and the British Consul Jnanstcerdbt
Arguments of The Commaaer-ia Chief-Seizre of RcIe
Pror1ty-Arriral Of Cotton IN NeW Orleans-A Neit
Union Party to be Etabhed in Nep Or,eGns-Sa,utdrs
Working Of the Military Commission Giunbods Mop,
ments Lake Ponehartrain-7he City HospiiaIitie,
rendered to a French Shipof War-Tie.cs Of General
Butler on the Subject, de-. de-, dc.


The communication from the Associated Banks of this
city in General Buffers propositions re
ccved headquarters yesterday, and tho Generals re
ply to 1t sent today. append both documents, and
commend them to your readers opportunity to
form themselves TO the position Of financial n
this city in the future


NEW ORLEANS, May I3, 1862
To Major General Butter, U. s. A. commanding the Do
partment OF the Cult


sIR-To avoid misrepresentation we take the liberty to
state to you the impression made upon during the in
terview Of yesterday. We understood you say that
you disposed 10 rcalrm the declaration made in
your first proclamation, that private property Of all
sure withdrawn by the banks should be restored their
vaults you would not only abstain from interference but
that you would give II safe conduct and all You
power individually well as the forces Of the United
States under your command for Its protection that tho
question the proper time Of the resumption Of specie
payments should be left entirely TO the Judgment and
discretion Of the banks themselves with the understand
ing your part and that the coin should be held
In good faith for the protection Of the bholders and de-
scrupuous good faith to carry out their underssndnr
with you: that 10 TO restore sound currency
possible and TO provide for the resumption OF regular
business the exgencies Of trade require
You that large portion OF the coin Of the
banks Ia beyond their CONTROL and that only pro-
mise TO best oxert0ns Tor It's retzrn Should
fail will Immediately advise you of the fact In the
meantime request OF you the give us author.
ty TO bring back the treasure within your lines with the
safe conduct Of from that point this city,
have the honor 10 be- &c, &C., sir. your obedient
servants, W. NEWTON MERCER,


J. M. LAPEYRE.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT or THE GrrFl


NEw ORLEANS, May Ia, 1862.
MEssxrRsI have given very careful consideration 20
the matter OF the communication handed me, through
you, from the banks OF the city With slight variation
TO which called your attention, you correct In
your understanding Of the Interview had by with the
banks. Specie bullion, in coin ngot Is entitled
the protection other property under tho
and will be protected by the United States forces
Under my command n, therefore. the banks bring back
their Specie which thcy have Lnadvisediy carried
away 10 shall have safe conduct through my lines aud
be fully protected here long Is used in good faith
TO make good the obligations Of the banks their Gre
dors by bills and deposits Now, In the present dis
turbcd state Of the public mind specie paid out would
be at once boarded am content TO leave the time OF
redemption OF all bills TO the good Judgment OF tho banks
themselves, governed In II by the analogy Of the laws
OF the state and the fullest good faith. Indeed,
the exercise Of that both Sides relieves every df
cuy and ends at once all negotiation. In ordor that
there may be no misunderstanding must be observed
that by means pledge myself that the