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NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Forthkss Momrob, Ai'KUi't 7, )
Via IUi.timokk, August 8. 1 hoI. j
fbl. Phelps, it iti said, has been promoted to the rank of
Brigadler General, ami will romaln at Now |*?rt News.
l\>). IJoudix's resignation has been accepted. H? leavos
to-night for Now York, awl will soon return with a new
regimeut.
A largo accession to Capt. Kilpatrick's mounted riflemen
in expected to morrow
Uoute. Hiiller and Fish ycelerday went out with a flap
of truce from Newport News for the accommodation of a
lady wishing to return to her friends. They found no
rebels withiu six miles of the camp. Tlie parly were
hospitably entertained by a company of horsi m n.
The men picked up yesterday by the Quaker City represent
that provisions are very cheap in North Carolina.
Tint harvest hiu> linnn uliiincliint fhfttut was worth llilrtv
rents per pound.
A prizo cargo of cheap sugar taken into Newborn, N.
C., brought nine cents per pound.
OUR NEWPORT NEWS CORRESPONDENCE.
Newpohk Nkws, August:), 1861.
A Lady Evarted Wilkin the Keliel Linej?Sharp Skirmish
Between a Scouting 1'arty and a RiM Cavalry C.imjiany?
Capture of a Sr.cejaum h'Uig?Go id Ljj'ectt of the Dnjtori
tion of General Whiskey, iff., <6c.
A flag of truce was sent out from Camp Butler this
morning to escort a lady and four children within the
rebel lines. The lady, whose name is Shelden, has a husband
iu Kichmond, and was sent this way by General
Si ott. The party who accompanied tiie Hag are in command
of I>r. Sanborn, First Vermont regiment. It is not
probable that tho party will return before evening if they
are permitted by the rebels to advauro any distance
within their lines. A party of fifteen men, commanded
by Captain J. N. Btiner, Ninth regiment New York Volun
tours, while on a scouting excursion yesterday, met witti
a body of the rebel cavalry, numbering about one hundred
men, who endeavored to surround und cut our men otr.
But Captain Stiner, by deploying his force in a skillful
manner, and owning a rapid lire ujxin the enemy, drove
thein off in the direction of Warwick Court House.
Several rifle shots wore ti ed by the enemy, but without
effect. The captain then formed his men into line, and
entered a picket guard bouse belonging to the rebels, and
found a small rebel flag, a dark lantern und several other
useful articles. When returning to camp they were followed
by a party of the enemy, who were very careful to
keep out of rango of the captain's nlle. It is very evident
that the enemy are not in any great force here, or our
small scouting parties would be gobbled up t>y them.
This party was about nine miles out when they met the
enemy, being nearly half tho way to Yorktowu.
All ap|>ear* to be quiet anil orderly here since General
Whiskey has been routed from this camp, and his aids, tho
thousand dollar a, in addition to what was sent yesterday,
were remitted to tho families of memlters of tlio First
New York regiment by Adams' express this evening.
Lieutenant C. M. Martin, of the First regiment New
York Volunteers, leaves horn to-night for New York. Ho
hat resigned his position in tliia regiment, and goes to
take a |x?<iiion with Colonel Bendix in a new regiment.
The I'nited States sloop Iroquois, Captain I'alinor, arrived
here to-day.
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE.
Fortmn Mo.nhok, August 3,1861.
RMurn of the Reconnoitering Expedition f rum the Eastern
Shore? Up the Pohomoke?The IIoum* Deterird~-TKe Retell
Decamp?Information from Negroet?Seiture if Trophies?Sharp
Skirmish with the Rebels, who art Routed?
Capture of a Schooner and Burning of Another, <?c.
The expedition which left here on Tuesday last for tho
purpose oT making a reconnoisance along the eastern
shore of Virginia, returned last evening. This expedition
was composed of the profilers Fanny, Adriatic and
Fanny Cud waller, commanded by Lietenaut Crosby and
companies A, F, C of Tenth regiment National Zouaves,
under command of Captains F. 3. While, T. Souther and
Salmon 'Winchester, and two launches manned by mem
born of tho Naval Brigade, commanded by Captain Nixon.
Information having been rocetved that largo supplies of
provisions and munitions of war were being collected at
Foccmuke river, on the Maryland side, and transported
across to Virginia, and that arms and cannon
were concealed at Fletcher's landing, on the Pokemoki)
river, for the use of the rebels in Virginia. The expedition
left Fortress Monroe at three o'clock I*. M. on Tuesday,
aud rendezvoused at Watt s Island, near the mouth
of Pokemoku river the same night. At daybreak on
Wednesday morning the launches?one carrying a thirtytwo
pound howitzer and manned by tho Naval Brigade,
and liaving on board a detachment from the Tenth reei
tt'Ui?star toil up Pokemoke river; anil as they progressed
slowly up the river (tie houses u|ion its I winks appeared to
be deserted, the inbubitants no doubt having been notified
of our approach. Occasionally a solitary canoe would
bo seen, its passengers hurriedly paddling across the
river, or some frightened individual could be sewn making
bis way iu double quick, giving the alarm as he ran. As
our boats ncared Fletcher s wharf?a dilapidated apology
for a landing?a number of the rebel soldiers were drawn
up in aline to receive us; but upon our nearer approach
they took to their heels in (light and concealed themselves
iu the adjacent woods. The dwelling and outhouses were
entirely deserted except by a few negroes, who stoutly
denied the fact of any soldiers having been there, or that
any arms or munitions *f war were concealed about the
pmnisus. A few threats of severe and instant punishMint
drew forth from them the fact that their
master, a man named James Fletcher, was captain of a
4-ompuuy styled the Roanoke Rifles, being the gallant company
who had no incontinently lied nt our approach, and
they alsu stated that a number of soldiers were stationed
at a town called Tempcranceville, a few miles distant.
After posting a picket guard, tho houses were searched,
and the house of a man named Crossley contained a largo
quantity of provisions, but no arms. *A complete lieutenant's
uniform of the Roanoke Rilles was found in his
room and seized as atrophy: also, a notice ordering the
RiQes to muster forthwith, fully armed and equipped. In
searching a storehouse a number of empty buxos, which
bad evidently contained muskets, clothing. Sc., were
f >und. Th"se boxes were sent by Messrs. JI. Goldsmith
J; Co., of ( hestuut street, Philadelphia. A few military
books, and several caps, with Virginia State buttons,
wore also taken possession of. At this time the crack of
several rilies was heard from the woods In the rear, and
the pickets rallied and h"ld their ground against a large
force of rebels who had surrounded them- Captain
White's company were thun deployed as skirmishers on
the left,and Captain Souther's on the right, and. advaue
ing towards the woods, a sharp engagement
took place. Captain Winchester's company was
detailed with the other commands, and took
command of the whole detachment. The rebels were
finally routed, with considerable loss on their side; three
of their musketB and some equipments were captured in
the engagement. On our side none were injured, although
the balls flew thick as hail, and some came in very uncomfortable
proximity to our men. The e*|>editlon ncr.t
proceeded to Pokomoko river, and anchored over night.
On the following morning we proceeded to Cherrystone
creek, and captured the schooner Passenger,Captain J. T.
Savage, and burned a srhooner having on board a numhi r
of fiupers belonging to tho Cherrystone Guard, of which
Mr. t-avace was Captain. At this time the Fanny got
iiMiurr, iinu us we noticed sigus or attack ami a great deal
of excitement on shore, Captain Crosby ordered some of
tn>r coal thrown overboard, und by tho aid of the other
steamers she was got afloat. and none too Boon, for the
enemy opened U|*>n her with a howitzer and rifles; but
we returned it with interna, and soon silenced tlieni witli
?<hell und gra(H'gliot, and dispersed them; wheu. finding
that our force was Jn.-ulUr.ciit, aud being short of coal
the esjie.lition returned to the fort.
Captain 1'nderhill and Kirst Lieutenant Martin, of thr
First regiment, luiving resigned their positions, in tlie
First regiment New York Volunteers, return home tonight.
Foktrkhs Mmjtrok, August 4,1861.
Flag rf Truce from Xcwport Atws?Vejxirture of First
Vermont Rerjimcnt?Court Martial?A m'ral <>f Contrabandt?
If'Aa/'* to be Done with Th'-m? <tc., dr..
Tlie flag of trucc of which I gave you notice of having
been sent out yesterday, escorted Mrs. Sheldon and her
four children to the rebel lines, and returned late in the
afternoon. About twelvo o'clock yesterday another ladv,
with two children, arrived at Newport News. Her name
is Beers. Mie arrived by the Baltimore boat yesterday
morning. Her husband is an <if!leer in tho rebel army.
Upon her arrival at Camp Butler, C'ol. I helps ordered Major
E. A. Kimball, now in command of tho Ninth rogi
ment New York Volunteers, to detail an escort from his
regiment lo accompany Mr.-*. Beers w.th a flag of truce tc
the rebel lines, jtaptain Hammill, of company F, witli
Ave men. were detailed, and started forthwith. Aftei
proceeding nine miles in the direction of Warwick Oourl
House they met a parly of the rebels' picket guard, num
btuing almut twenty men, iu command of Lieu
tenant Jones?a son of tho notoil rebel, Pembroki
Jones?to whoso charge Mrs. Beers was politel]
on ij;:ieJ by the gallant Captain. Lieut. Jones receivo.
i tapt. H. with great courtesy, and paid him alltheatteti
' tiou thai the circumstances would admit of. Lieut. J. wa
\ dressed in rather an ancient uniform,and had the letter
\ O. li, D. ujion his cup, which l.e said meant the Old IK
mini m Lragoons. His men wore no uniforms, and ha<
simply a w hite band around their caps. They werearme.
I With all manner of weapon-?shot guns, muskets, rifles
tec. They were nil mounted, and appeared to lie exccllen
In r:-cmeii. No other rebels were seen except this party
It i; ;;up:? sed that tho two ladies sent from here are sotn
\ <ji the number who have be mi acting as agents to commu
\ nl ate from Washington and Baltimore with the robe
nimv. Tho First Vermont regiment leaves here to-mor
row morning, their time being out on tlie 9th. Th
steamers K. R. Spaul.ling and B. Ik-ford will convey tlier
to \ w Haven. Ool. I'helps will remain until his place I
lillll.vs mo other officer. The general desire here I
> tha he may bo apiiointed Brigadier General and remal
w.tuus. Passed Adjutant Steveus Will also remain, o
) i. < n ; as .fudge Advocate on tho General Court Mai
tnl now in sessi'D at this camp. This gentlema
ln- b-eu npnointed "Assistant Adjutant General. I'nito
f til..1 s Army, and his appointment has been sent in fc
coiili'uiatioii. t have been assured that the (tositinn w;i
not sovghttor by Mr. Elevens, bet given to him solely ci
account of his merits. His own wishes and |hm sonal ij
ten st w .old have Kid him to retire from the army. In
bus untiring exertions and his military abilities, whic
have bom so actively displayed during the brief period
that lie has been in the Held, has not passed without notice
from hi* many friend*, and he will now he called into
u |">sitioa whero ho will hiwe a splendid opportunity to
distinguish himself. }|? in Juki the kind of a man that we
nuod at the present Finn" of:itTuth. Ho is an aowinpllsbed
neuiIonian, und au energetic and efficient officer. l'he
following officers hnvo been detailed for a Board of Court
Martini at Camp Jiutler:?President, Major E. A. Kimball,
Nluih Now Vo; k Volunteers; Captain Harnett, Ninth Now
York Volunteers; Capt. H. Hailing, First New York Volunteers;
Captain AnsHm, Seventh New York Volunteers;
Lieut. ('. Child. Ninth New York Volunteers; Lieut. J. C.
Campbell, First New York Volunteers; Lieut. J. tie
Hosebo, Seventh New York Volunteers; Adjutant H.
Stevens, Judge Advocate. Tho Court iius already tried
several rases, and there is a long list yet u|M>n the docket.
It is a foot worthy of notice lliut the Vermont regiment,
now about leaving, have not had an of lice r or private
court martiale.l. This regiment left home with 7K0 rank
and tile; lliey leave with 7til?, including sick
and wounded. They lost twe men lu battle
and nino by disease. There v is on the lust
day of July one huudi ed and eighty six privities and ten
oUlcers sick, principally of the measles?a disease which
luul been brought into the camp by the negroes. This
regiment has done a great deal of hard work here,having
Misted in hi iking all <?i (he defences at this p >st. I hup*
that all of thein will return alter visiting their homes.
They havo made many friends by th sociable and gentlemanly
conduct of both officers uill privates. Should
their Colonel be appointed Brigadier, 1 have no doubt that
all Hie members who are able will return. To till thodifI'ercut
positions mudo vacant by tiie departure of the
Vermont regiment, the following officers have been upt?intod:?Post
Adjutant, .las. \V. Evans, Ninth New York
Volunteers; 1'rovost Marshal of Cuuip I! tier, First Lleutenaut
E. C. Chriotensen. Company I, First regiment New
York Volunteers. Th< se gcntl'men are both well qualilled
for their positions. Tho g inboat linyliglit,stationed
tkl tlm mntlt II nf .IntiiOH piv4?p t l,r. w <,nun win.II intit it ruhol
ebcainpniout yesterday, hut wtth what result has not
bocn ascertained. Captnin J. N. JStlnor, of rlie* Ninth regiment
Now Yurie Volunteers, hits resigned Inn position in
that regiment, anil is about to return to New York. Resignations
are Iteci ming quite fuahlonahln lu>ro at the present
time. What the reason is 1 can't nay, uuluw the
pros|>eet of a light at thin point is so dull that our Cbputlus
can't stand it, or It may bo that tli? new regiments
now organizingi fl'er better or higher positions to those who
have been in iViolUlda sh<it time and have acquind
some little proficiency In drill. There was an arrival' f
thirty-one contrabands at Old Point from Newport News
to day. They came to the picket guard, and Colonel
l'belps took them prisoners and sent them lo the Fort.
The darkles will outnumber the whites here toon, if they
keep coming in as fast as they have lor the past week.
The abolitionists ran put thoir doctrine of ben; fitting the
colored population in practice, now. in no better way than
by lilting out a vessel and sending the contralNinds to Liberia.
They would thus help the government and the
negro; but they would need an irort in lhejha|? of a
United Slates steamer, or they would take them to tuba
and sell them.
Professor La Mountain has made another ascension iu
his balloon. He attained an altitude of about 'J.'.'(H)
feet. He observed the rebels bard at work at Howell's
Point mounting large guns, evidently to open upon the
vessels lying in Hampton Kiwi*. The weather hero is
intensely hot, the thermometer being 98 degrees in the
shade to day.
Colonel Iiimick, of the United Ftates Army, is in com
maim 01 iue post )ji me anseuce i'l i*enerai minor, wuo
is expected to return to-morrow. To day all In quiet.
There arc a number of mi tubers of Congress hire u|>on a
visit, but we have none of the usual ceremonies attendant
upon visiters of tliis kind, owing, i sup|>o?e, to (jelteral
Butler's absence.
NEWS FROM THE WEST.
OUR CAMP DEFIANCE CORRESPONDENCE.
Camp Dkkuncu, Cairo, 111, August 3, lhtll.
Arrival of a Fleet with Seven Thousand Western Volunteers?Oen.
Frenumt in Command?Enthusiasm Anwng
the People anil Soldiery?/mjxmn# Spectacle?Gen. Fremont
Visits Camp Defiance and Fort f'reniiti?He Makes
a S]>ceeh to the Troops, tic., d-c.
Yesterday was a glorious day for Camp IVQance, for
Cairo, for Bird's Poiut, and 1 trust for the whole Valley of
ttau Mississippi. Wo had been on tho tiptoe of expectation
from an early hour the night before, for we, who
were out of tho ring of knowing ones, had hoard a rumor
that a fleet, flagged by the City of Alton, having on board
General Fremont and a large number of troops, and an
immense supply of army stores, was >it rout* from 8t.
Louis to somewhere, nm< as we could think of no place
which needed such presence more than this, we gunned
and hoped that hero v. us its declination. At length our
hopca and expectation* were realized. About four o'clock
in the afternoon, we who were dozing, or trying to doze
away an hour or two of tho most oppressively hot day of
this terribly hot August, were startled by the reports of
heavy cannonading upon both sides of tho river, by
shouts of men on shore, and by replies of artillery upt>u
the river and a strange medley of steam whistles froiu
the Mississippi fleet. With one accord we rushed to the
windows and balconies of tho St. Charles, until they wore
full, then to tho levees until they were over crowded,
then to the tops of cars and houses until they could hold
no more, and anxiously waited, and looked, anil hur.
railed, uud shook hands with each other, and laughed,
andcryed, and Indulged in all conceivable ways our cbul
itions of gladness at tho ovor-welcoraa arrival. There,
out upon tho broad liosom of tho Father of Waters, was
such a sight as Egyptians or Missourions never saw before.
A fleet of el jilt steamers, loaded down to the water's
edge, with seven thousand sturdy Western volunteers.
with their eouipments and accoutrements, headed
by the nngniilceut City of Alton, having 011 board tlie
man iti whom now, inoro thun nil others, arc centred
the ho|K>s am) prayers of the great Went?Gen. John C.
Fremont?was steaming down as if for dear life, while
from house top and iialcoijy, window and shelf waved a
thousand -'woman's welcomes" (luetic for while handkerchief*,
rid* Jefferson lirick's description of the arrival
ol P. of W.), and air thick with hat* and hurrahs, thrown
up and vented by a* many specimens of male humanity
as had life enough left to enable them to Indulge in such
duties and evolutions.
First came tlio City of Alton, bedecked with flags and
evergreens, carrying at Iter masthead the broad pennant
of the Commodore of the :tquadron,and terribly vocal with
the reports from the returning half of Smith's artillery,
which has been absent up at Mexico for a few weeks past
on a rebel hunt, and which in each discharge seemed to
vent its spite at its lack of linding no game; then followed
the (J. W. Graham, Warsaw, Jennie Deans. Empress, D. A.
January, Louisiana and War Fugle, each bl.'.ck or rather
blue with uniforms lined with such humanity as wo believe
to be panic proof and totally invincible.
The lleet rounded to ajid made fist to the shore jiift
above llird's Point, where it now remains, one of the most
beautiful sights, as 1 view it at this hour in the morning
from my window at the St. Charles, I ever beheld?the
bright lights in the cabins anil on deck, reflected in the
water, seeming to make a double fleet of marine and submarine
warriors. When all the boats had been made secure
to the shore, the flag ship pushed out and paid a Hying
visit to the Cairo side of the river, where she remained
fi ran hour, during which time General Fremont visited
Camp Defiance and Fort Prentiss,inspected the works,
witnessed the exercising of the artillery, ma ie a speech
to the troops and gratilled an overwhelming curiosity on
the part of all of us to see him of whom wo had heard so
m>'ch. At about sundown the City of Alton returned to
the Missouri side, where sJie will remain a few days as the
headquarters of the General-in Chief, as 1 am informed by
one of the managers of the expedition.
The force now at Bird's Point is fully ten thousand
men, and I have reason to believe that the
number will be greatly augmented very soon. Kvidently
the time is now al hand when the Valley of the Mississippi
will claim its share of the attention of the world. Of
course 1 know nothing as to the plans of tho campaign,
nor do 1 wish to indulge. In guess work or speculations. 1
record facts, and leave advice and suggestions to others,
believing that sufficient unto tho day is the evil thereof;
i and 11 battle must come, it is lining that military and not
literary or political heads shall arrange the datails thereof.
Hut wo all feel that "Fremont has come,-' and the I
phrase expresses a volume.
There is no news from the South newir than tlint I told |
, you of in my last, though the Cheney was sai l t?> have
i>een soired by the rebels at Columbia the uiglit before 1
last, hut I incliue to think tho seizure not so much of a
seizure after all. when I consider the circumstances. The
locomotive is whistling and 1 must close.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IX ILLINOIS.
OUR SPRIKOFrKLD COKKESTONDKNCK.
SPRIXOKlKU), III., August 1, 1SC1.
The Military Eitthutuifm of the. State?Thr. Great Camp at
Clrar Lake?The. Troops in Service, <?c.
The defeat at Bull run has hut increased tho activity in
military matters at the capital. Gov. Vales telegraphed to
Secretary C.imerou on the 23d ult., tendering him thir1
toon additional regiments of infantry, three of cavalry, I
1 and an additional hatt.illon of artillery, all of which wore
' accepted, and 1; vo been ordered into camp at Clear
Ijike, seven mil<? <'Hst o! the city.
Illinois lias now in the service the following regiments,
all for three years;?Prentiss' Brigade, six regiments; i
the ton regiments raised by act 'f the Ix-gislature, thr ;
Hcker regiment, Irish Brigade,Smith's. Color's, l'ngh's,
9 Il'ivey's and Hick's lnde|?etidcnt l. r ro 'nts; tho Yates'
I hahux . I Kiuglas Brigade and Northw tern Killes (the
>' three latter oPChicago); five regiments of cavalry, one
1 regiment of artillery, and tho thirteen regiments if in
laiitryjuet acccptod?making a total of forty six thousand
men."
s it is understood that twenty-throe regiments will probs
ably be ordered to rendezvous at Clear l;ike, and that
, they will commence arriving early next week. Col. ? A.
' Smith's regim nt, from Decatur and vicinity, will arrive
' on Saturday next. No name for the camp has yet boon
1 adopt* d, but when it is fairly occupied by its complement
, or troops, the spectacle w ill be worth it long Journey to
behold.
0 SICK AND WOUNDED REBELS AT CHARLOTTESVILLE,
VIRtilNIA.
'1 [Kroni tlie New Orleans i'icayune.]
CltAKUlTTI>Vll.lJi, V.i , .July 25. ISfll.
e We have here at this tune over l.ooo sick and about (J00
ii wounded soldiers., a largo )>ortionc|' whom are almost
s destitute of clothing necessary m their condition. The
s tH'oplv hero have ail opened their houses to them, and
n freely givo anything they have ; but owing to the small
? stock of linen and cotton grown iu this State, it is impos^tblo
to get the material of which to make tho undress
n clothing needed, and we are forced to rely upon assistd
ance in this particular from more favored (voints. old
>r garments of any sort will answer the purpose, and be.
is lievingthe Confederate B to be pretty well supplied in
u th way of clothing. I take the liberty of askivy them,
1 through you, to lend a hnlplng lia: d. 'old clothing of any
it sort w ill be acceptable, aud aiiythlngelse thai required
b for the giok aud wuunded will be thankfully received.
NEW YORK HERALD, F
OPERATIONS OF GENERAL BANKS' ARMY.
OUR HANDY HOOK CORRESPONDENCE.
Nitut HiMoqriww, >
Sanuy Hook, ud., Aug. 4, is61. >
JVnei/rom the Army if the Slunandoah?Inlerenti>".) Sabbath
Kxereifet?Field Sjiuiit Antony the Soldi rt?A Juvenile
Runaway Slant?An Idea of What the SUre I'npulatiun
Think of tin 1 Vat fur the Union?The Enemy
RetHnii on their Gum?Omtral flunk* i-n the Qui Pine?
Arriixil of Additional V'iijojm?The Snldiert i? " High
Stale of ' Yeyetatinn,"?Skirmishes if the Maryland Vol
Nttan with the Knemy, <Ce.
This, tlii) llrst Sabbath 1 hat has occurred since the urmy
of tho Shenandoah encamped in Pleasant Valley, has
passed very quietly. lUiligious exorcises wore hi'ld in
several of the regiments, those In the rump of the NewYork
Ninth being particularly Impressive. The line band
attached to this regimeut discoursed eloquent sacred
music at intervals during the services, and the effect was
heightened by the solemn liiils thut surround the camps
cutehing up the strains and echoing them back again.
During tho afternoon funerul exercises were held over
the remains of Benjamin Ooon, of Company 1, Twelfth Indiana
regiment, who died of typhoid fever arid wus in
terred in the quiet little graveyard on the grounds occupied
by uolonel ficary's Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania regiment.
Deceased was much esteemed by his oomrtules,
and ho was buried with the honors of war.
The more serious occurrence* of the day were relieved
by some impromptu Ueld sports in the most delightfully
situated camp of the Pennsylvania regiment, commanded
by Colonel Mann. Fresh im at has be- n scarce for soma
time )>AHt, and it was told thai a live bulimic had been
furnished the regiment for it to slaughter and drew) up.
Some of tbo sharpshooters turned out. and the entertainment
that ensued wax not unlike a Spanish bull light.
About three hundred ot |be remaining
members or the corps witnessed the spectacle.
And what with the unsuccessful Uriug of some, the
chasing after the fright' ned animul, tlie successful
and unsuccessful attempts at lassoing, and many othei
incidents of the chase, an hour or two was passed, which
seemed to allhrd rare amusement to the boys, who have
been aching lor sport as well atj fresh meal for a long
time. It was finally brought ilowu by a crack from the
riile of the Colonel of the regiment. iitu ing (he chase an
unfortunate rabbit was storied up, and a long run was had
altoi the little creature, with the thermometer at 110,
until it was finally secured in its attempt to take refuge
in one of the tents. In a few minutes thereafter it was
killed, dressed and ready for the burning coals?a delicate
morsel fur the craving stomach of its captor.
This afternoon a likely looking black boy entered the
camp of Captain McMoiiin'x Independent Hanger*, and
wanted a job. He said his name was Kmajiucl Butler,
that he was owned by Mr. Arnold, of Beckctotown, und
that he had made up his inind to sccure his freedom.
Sunday being a day of relief front his labors, he sought
the camp of the I'uion troops, having travelled about
thirty miles since morning for that purpose. He complained
of no harsh treatment from his master, acknowledged
that he was comfortably clothed and fed. and that
lie bad opportunities to do overwork, for which he received
the profits himself, lie said the slaves in his
neighborhood did not gen .-rally expcct that the Northern
army came South for the pur)>osc of freeing them, but f?r
himself he had always had an idea and a ho|ie that he
would he free ever since he was old enough to think on
the (o bject. Captain McMullin advised tilln to return to
his master, hh there was no doubt be wonld be identified
and x?nt back, when be might expert harsh treatment.
The Captain said he was belter oil' where he wax lhau if
ho went North, where many of his color where badly off.
The contraband did not apitear to relish (ho advice, and
left l'or other parts. This was the tirst case of the kind
that hug occurred since (icuural Hanks assumed the command
of this military department. He was away from
headquarters at the time the slave presented himself, and
he, therefore, had not the opportunity to give his initial
decision in matters involved in the return ol' fugitives under
similar circumstances. Butler said his master wu* a
rank rebel, and appeared to expect sympathy on that
account.
There are no indications of the presence of (ho enemy
In any considerable force in this vicinity. Saving the
depredations of the guerilla mounted parties on the other
side of the Potomac, and the untiring vigilance of our
pickets, night and day. one would hardly imagine that
this romantic and beautiful region was an arena of civil
war.
The forces under General Hanks are not likely to make
any forward movement for the present. Some of the
cavalry may change their quarters a few miles further
down the river, in Virgin Valley, where there is said to
be better forage for horses.
Colonel Murphy's Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania volunteer
regiment arrived by special train this afternoon,
about half past four. The*,' lost two men on the way,
both from heat. One died in the city of Philadelphia.
The men appear much exhausted by fatigue and the excessively
hot weather. They will Is- encamped on an
elevated field near (he camp of the Indiana Sixteenth.
Colonel Murphy's regiment has been attached to Colonel
Stone's brigade.
Fresh vegetables continue to arrive in camp in plentiful
quantities. They are devoured with much eagerneaa by
the men. who were without them for several days after
the column moved from the Virginia side.
Since Colonel Geary's Pennsylvania regiment have been
in their present quarters a forest of shade trees?cedar,
young chesnnt, cherry, &c.?has arisen as if by magic.
Ill j principal street is named 1'lttsburg avenue, on a
legible sign board. Chestnut street is also a pretty thoroughfare.
The uien evince much tasto in adorning their
quarters with things both useful aud ornamental. If they
were sure of remaining at any one point any length of
time, other reglmentb would Improve the opportunity to
make iheir quarters more comfortable then they now
are. The nnCMtaluties of war, and the necessity of
prompt and lively movements, discourage the troops
from taking very extensive pains to surround themselvew
with luxuries that they can, if necessary, readily dispense
with.
There is a great want of postage stamps here, and although
Sergeant Miller makes a capital postmaster at the
Hook, the want of these necessary appendages occasions
no little inconvenience to correspondents.
Sandy Hook, Md., August 5,1861.
.Another bright and tirllliant day, anil the army of the
Shenandoah in remarkably good health and spirits. Sick
net-\s prevails to a alight extent ia s< me of the roglmrnts,
but there has been a." yet hut one fatal case?that of the
Indianlan, buried yesterday. The Major General is him.
self slightly indisposed this morning, but cot so much 30
as to prevent hi* attending to the duties of his position.
Colenel Murphy has encamped with his Pennsylvania
regiment far among the outposts.
two companies of Maryland First Volunteers. lateJy
stationed at Edwards' Kerry, are expected to come up
today and encamp here. They arc Company C, (.'apt.
Smith, ond Company K, Captain . They have had
several skirmishes with the enemy 011 the other side of the
l'otomac, In all of which they have succeeded In despatching
seven of the rebels,aud burning a barn, so that their
pickets should not l>o protected. The' mam body of the
Maryland First, Colonel Kenly, Is s till stationed at IVmusvillo,
some thirty miles further up the river.
Tlie selection of Colonel Stone us one of the brigadiers
gives the utmost satisfaction, especially to the New York
Ninth, who repose the utmost confidence in him as a man
and as) a soldier, possessing all the attributes of a bold,
humane and Christian commander. Tliev are willing to
go to the death under the l< adership of Colonel Stone, and
if the Ninth is not included in his brigade, they will be
sadly disappointed.
REBEL MOVEME>. 3 IN TENNESSEE.
PKOBABLE ATTACK ON CAIKO.
[From the Louisville Journal, August 0.]
The Indications seuin to lie that the Texas. Arkansas and
Missouri troops under McCuIloch, and the Tennessee
troops under General Polk or General Pillow, will within
two or three days, if not even sooner, combine and attack
Hint's Point and Cairo. To us, with such limited knowledge
as we possess, the probabilities appear to be that
both of those places will be carried. In the first place,
we believe that the United States troops will be attacked
by a vastly superior force, and, in the second place, wo
presume that the Confederates will huvc greatly tho advantage
in artillery.
The truth is the Confederates can have just what nr;
tillery they please. They lmvo for months, thanks to
their activity and audacity in the w ork of seizure and confiscation,
hail more steamboats in and near Memphis than
they knew what to do with.- Moreover, they have at
Memphis. Fort Randolph, Fort Harris, &c.. at least thirty
or forty columbiads and other guns of tremendous calibre
taken by r&ilroud from Fort Sumter and the other fortifications
in Charleston harbor. Well, by m MOM of their
steam bouts they can take just as many of their big guns
as they plea, e to any |iolnt near (he mouth of the Ohio,
and if they can find three or three and a half miles from
Hird's Point and Cairo a "position at all favrable. that is,
u |*isition in sight of those places, they can, for aught we
can see, bombard them at pleasure without the slightest
danger from a ball or shell in ratora.
ii may no mai i>enerai tremoni ami uenerai iTenuss
have effectivelyguarded acalnst such a danger, but wo
I liavc tin information ol their having doneso. Boyoti nil
doubt* the Confederate troops arc Confidently ontic.j a. iug
a victory.
MANUFACTURING ARMS FOR THE REBELS.
[From the Nashville Banner, August 4.]
v.'c I mi : the pleasure of tMMtijrwtmi) with Mr L.
B. Woolfolk. of this couaty, who has jitfit returned from
Richmond. nnd has 1mm n commissioned by t he Ordnance
Department to make arrangement*! in tiiia State for the
extensive manufacture of arm.". Mr. Woolfolk has conceived
a plan for this enterprise eminently practicable
and ctUciout. l>a?ed upon the principle ol a division of
labor, which will engage in tho business the largest
amount of mechanical enterprise. It is pro|? aed that
machinists in all parts of the State .shall take |mrt
in the work, each manufacturing a particular part
of tho gun, the whole to be "assembled1' in
a general central shop. This plan posseves two-fold
advantages, both to tho manufbetureM and tho
government. The advantages to the manufacturer ar?,
that he can make a (art icular part of the gun * i i a comparatlvely
small outlay lor machinery,and, little delay
being necessary, be gets speedily at work, receives quick
returns; and by the u-e of machinery cjcchuivc!) . the
ogpenseg are diminished and profits proportionately enhanced.
To the government the advantages arc that the
work can be s|wedily made to yield (perhaps six weeks
to two months will be ample time),and once in operation,
the manufacture can lie iucreas -d to meet the largest demands
of the government. Mr. Woolfolk will at an earlyday
lay his enterprise before the public, and Invit.- bids
from machimsts, founders, and others prepared to engage
in the work throughout the State.
ARREST OF A REBEL AT CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, August 7, IStil.
Hiarles H. Tyler,formerly a Captain In the United .State?
army, and now or recently a I.ieutcnant Colonel in the
rebel army, and a nephew of President Tyler, came
here Tor his wile, and was arrested to-day, and Is now
held for orders from Washington.
RID AY, AUGUST 9, 1861.
INTERESTING FltOM FORT PICKENS.
('ami1 bkowk, bast* k<*u }
I)?paktmknh>? Ki.okiua, July U4,1K61. f
Letier from. Adjutant Janes J. JIeary,<(f Col. WilMm't
Zouares?Condition of th? Men?lluw Water is Obtained? ^
Snakes, Frogs and young Alligators?Fort Taylor?Fort
Jefferson?f\>rt Fiekens?I'km of the Encampment?Eirry
Day View of the Eneuiy-r-Ilis Fortifications ami Oattr
rie*?Plank Koads from the Fort to the Sand Ilattei-iei
arid Sea Shore?Citited St ties Regulars at Fort Picken*?
Exicmiiv ileal of Ike I leather?The iValchvMld if the
Hoys, " Victory or Death," dc.
Dkak 1 write you in great haste, as the uteamer
leaves in ?ne hour, seven A. M. When I last wrote we
were all laboring under excitement, occasloncd by being Sl
up nil night in a heavy ruin,scouring the woods in search
of the enemy. It in no chilli's play this travelling over pr
sand hills, one minute on a mountain and the next in a
swamp, up to your wnlst in mire. The men are some- 1,1
what affected from exposuro to the sun, und diarrhoea '''
and dysentery, through imprudence in their diet and fr
drinking too much water, which is very plenty. Wu ob^ain
water by digging a hole six to twelve inches deep
in the sand, and plucing a board therein. I
cause all the companies to dig fresh wells every
two days, as they become (tiled in this time with 111
snakes, frogs and young ulllgators. The Adjutant to
Cioueral's Department of Florida (from whom I receive ^
my ord"is) consols ?>f Fort Taylor, Key West, three th
days' tail from here: Fort .letfersun, on the' Island of Tor- Wl
tiigns, a smuil strip of land about one mile aud a quurWr
in circumference, situated in the Gulf of Mexico and some
sixty miles distant from tliis point. The fort covers the Li
entire island. I think it the most beautiful spot in the t),
United States. Fort Pickens is dlso embraced in the 1K>partment
of Florida. Our encampment Is planned arcording
to strict army regulations, comprising ten com- all
pany streets, each street rcceivlug whatever name tl>? ti,
majority 01 lis occupants iiecutc upon. xnn regimental
parade ground is on the north Hide and tin* oil leers' quarters
on the south side of the encampment, with
tho exception of tho colonel's unit my own, w
which occupy tho coutre, overlooking the entire
camp. We cun hoc <mr enemy over the river hard at
work, daily, us distinctly as yon can sec aciuss tho street, da
and it se?rn* hard that we must look on quietly and allow ,,n
him to proceed. It will come, however, simrtly, and
when it din's the lesson we can and will teach these rebels c
will he fearful. They have formications and batteries all ui
along the harbor opjioslte for four miles. We can swim y<
easily across. We have no houses to destroy, but th y ,
have thousands. Our cam]) Ik beautifully situated a mile
and a half back of the fort. Our men have arbors of Is
green bushes built over their tents. Wo took |Niss'Ssion ,)<.
of our now quarters this morn ing_ and llnd the change very
agreeable I assure you. We rise at break of day, half-past
three A. M., work until half-past live A. M., g t breakfast, be
work until half-past nine A. M.; sleep or lounge about in di
the shade until halt-|iast three P M.j then work until .
half past seven o'clock P. M. Two hundred men are now
engaged building plonk roads from the fort to the sand *1
batteries and sea shore, to carry supplies to tho fort and w
camps. Two hundred more are working bouts, unloading .
the slnjis at anchor two miles from shore. Our pickets
extend out two miles, and we are in no feur of a surprise. ,
Should the enemy make a lauding on this island they will T
he warmly welcomed, and should they drive us before IT
them, they will have to light every inch of ground until
we reach the fort, and there they never cun <.! feat us. s.'
There are now upwards of 700 United States regulars in- j!'
side of Fort Pickens. The weather here is excessively IV
hot, aud I have be come as black as a mulatto. Wo are
all, however, making tho best of the change of climate, J
&e.. and Inuring ourselves to the vicissitudes of camp [V
life. The watchword of our boyg is "Victory or death." ,
You shall hear from me per next steamer. 1,1
P*
A NEW WAY TO ATTACK FORT PICKEN8. o,
'The Mobile Kmiiny Aewt gravely puts forth the follow- tc
ing proposition:? rt
IiOt General Dragg detail a few thousand of his ten tc
thousand to the work of catching snakes;and ns soon as
they had collected several cart loads of these interesting n<
reptiles, let tin or sheet iron shell, or canisters, be i*
charged with them?the enclosure being cylindrical and w
of size to lit the largest mortar, and so malic that it will rc
break to pieces and liberate its contents upon falling p<
within the fort. We would warn those who charge the bi
suruit il> (Mil Willi iu<- species mm eucn, as, n lilt* r<
different snakes were mixed they ivonld sling each other w
to death before having a chance to operate 011 Hilly Wil- 0
wrn'8 Zouaves. Tlie corners and interstices in each shell tl
might be tilled up with a fowquartR of tarantulas,soor- p|
pions, centipedes and lizards, however, to make close r?
work, as the snakes would pack loosely. u
la
DEFENCE OF NEW ORLEANS. ?
[From the New Orleans Bulletin, August 1.] "
We observe, on tho French side of the Bes <-t yesterday, 01
two letters from Governor T. 0. Moore to Major Benjamin a
Bitlsson, which suggest some curious reflections. Tho V
Urst Is dated New Orleans, July 11, 1861, and authorizes ''
Major Htiisson to construct fortiilcutious for the protcc- cl
tion of the city outside of its limits, and for this purpose 1,1
to take iKicsession of such positions, houses and other "
property as might be necessary to effect th<' object, It 11
being understood, of course, that the owners should s<
lie |??id a fair price for whatever might be taken.
Ou the 21?t of the snmo month this authority a
was revoked, the Governor stating that he wlil n
not hereafter grant any authority for works of K'
defence without tho approbation of" the Confederate ni
commander of this department, it is ardently to be de- "
sired that there may bo no clash or disagreement between e:
our confederate, State or municipal authorities in reference
to our common defence. Nor should there be any a
confused counsels,and above all no blunders. Further- "
more, there is no time to be spent In any wracgllng. The v
interests at stake will not admit of it. l",et our authorities 11
take no step without tnaturo deliberation and consulta- sl
I ti.in wilh regular military engineers or other officers tboroughly
competent to decide upon what is necessary to be 111
done, and then let them take no steps backward. The v;
enemy will know everything that transpires, aud if '
there is any weak place in our defences or contusion in ^
our counsels lie will be certain to proilt by It. Fore- K1
warned, forearmed. H
RIOT AMONG REBELS AT GRAND JUNCTION, *
TENNESSEE. c:
[From the Memphis Appeal, August 4.) s
The riot at tirnnd Junction on Friday was a serious f
affair, and might have been still more disastrous but for
the llrmuess and bravery of the commander of the brigade,
Colonel Siulakowski, who, we are informed, shot
d<e,va some of the men that refused to submit to his au- J,
thorlty. We learn that when at Holly Springs the men, .
by some means, got access to a barrel of whiskey. They "
knocked out the head and drank immoderately. Tiiie ,
worst consequences followed. The men. who were traveiling
in box cars, indulged in the worst extravagances, n
even, it is stated, going so far as to throw their bayonets !'
at eac*h other. One man was thrown frMu the platform
and killed by tho train passing over him, cutting off an w
arm and a leg. On leafing tho cars at C.rand
Junction, open mutiny broke out, and the rnru _
turned against each other with perfect ferocity,
entirely disregarding the authority of their oiil- Rl
cers, until tho determined conduct of Col. Soulakowski 8<
compelled a roeurn to military rule. Various rejHirts 111
were prevalent yesterday in the city as to those proceedings.
Those which wo judge reliable were, in the ma:u.
confirmatory of the statements contained in the letter
which we publish below, written by a gentleman who re- *
i sides in Grand Junction, to a friond in thin city, who has bl
obligingly handed it tc us:?
CRANI> Jl'XCTKW, \
Aboct Twki.vb o'Clock , August 0, 1861. f 11
About twelve o'clock yesterday there arrived Hero ?*
from Camp Pulaski a regiment of Louisiana volunteers, 1
commanded by Col. Soulnkowfki,on their way to Virginia. JM
About six o'clock in the evening. after imbibing pretty
freely of "bust head," a row was commenced between the "
Frank Guards and some of tho other companies, which C(
resulted ill a general tight of about one hour's duration, J'
during which Major York and the Colonel, aided by some
ot' the other officers, used every peaceable mantis to quel! e"
the riot, but all to no avail. It seemed to be growing go- J?1
neritl. when some of the men took shelter in thc'lVreey
Hotel, the doors of which were immediately assailed with "
the butts of muskets, axes and whatever else could be "!
found to answer the purpose of a battering ram. They
soon succeeded in smashing in all the doors, blinds and
sash, when they rushed in like a mob of infuriated devils !r
and commenced an indiscriminate destruction of the "
hotel furniture and everything they could lay their hands *'
on. Drawers were torn o|K>n, the contents were destroy- 'H
ed. the furniture was broken and pitched out. Hie dining L?
table was thrown over and all the table furniture broken,
the chairs smashed to pieces, and such a general wreck 1'
you have never witnessed in a civilized community.
About this time, the efTorts of the ollicors of tho day ''
and the guard proving unavailing to quell the mob. the
officers,lod by the Cslonel, commenced firing on them,
which resulted in the death of two upon the spot and tho
mortally wounding of some five or six others, and ?
j some six more dangerously wounded. There were four- ^
teen killed und seriously wounded, besides a large numb"r
of others that left on the train last night that were
slightly wounded. Title majority of the wounds were !"
from pistol shots; some were bayonet wounds and broken ,
heads fr< m the dubbed muskets, the men not having any
ammunttlon. a
The hotel looks this morning like u hospital after a "
hard fought battle. The dead and wounded are strewn *
all ovei the second lloor, and the groans of the suffering F<
are terrible. w
After destroying the furniture and breaking all that J1
they could find in the house, two unsuccessful attempts
wero made to Arc it.
(Jri .it credit is due to Colonel Poulakowski. Major York
and the officers and men of the Armstroug Guard, for
I quelling the riot and saving tho town from destruc
tion. G
I 1 have just been informed by the surgeon. Dr. JJenly,
Uiat tluru are three or four that ?ill die during the day!
SOUTHERN SUBSCRIPTIONS.
A Confederate league for the parish of list Baton Tlnuge
has been organized at New Orleans. As a commence
mint the following subscriptions wore made ma day or
two;? ' s<
Win. B. Walker?500 lihds. sugar. 500 bills, molasses r
I an'l 1.000 bushels corn. .
) Fc-gus I'enulston?250 hhdf. clarified ami centrifugal
sugar, and 150 barrel molasses. 11
Mary C. Daigrc?100 hhds. sugar and 200 bbls. tno- ti
lasses.
Kstato of A. Blril?200 btids sugar ami 500 bbls. mola:
SI'S. "
A. Rouzan?200 hhds. smrar an<l 100 bbls. molasses. t(
PROPOSED INCREASE OF THE REBET, ARMY. *
It is understood in oflicial circles, says the Richmond
IHppatch, that the Secretary of War, the Hon. 1- Pope a
Walker. has recommended to Congress an addition t> tlio T!
Southern army of about three hundred und fifty rogi- g,
ments, or sucn a number as, added to the foroe already
organized, will make an aggregate of five hundred and '
sixty regiments. Estimating each regiment at a thousand r
mi li, this would give a force of five hundred and sixty r
thousand men, rank and file. The white population of the li
Confederate States beiug, In round numbers, five millions b
six hundred thousand souls, the proposed army weuld r
ani<>unt to just ten |*>r ccnt ft' the whole, or on* soldier to ti
very ten white people. ] a
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the watering places.
? * Long Branch Correspondence.
National. Hotri., Ixmj Bkancu, August 7.1891.
lit Excitement About Mrt. Lincoln t Anticipated Arriivl?Facttand
Speculation* a* to which Hotel ShewiU
Hklrct?Hotel Campaign* Generally?The Route* to I^mg
Branch?The Steamtoats and Their Captains?The
Scenery?Branch, fix Afqvuranee and JU Holelt?
Aintueniriits and a Fancy Dress Hall?The Visitor* and
the Rrsitbnt*, dr.. tfc.
Tho announcement ill I he Hkhai.ii of this morning that
rn. President Lincoln had selected I<ong Branch us her
immer residence, and ltint soon she would bo holding
>r court, like Canute, by Iho seaside, ban created u
i',i[ ili'tti ?i excitement ucrr, ami vuiui>rcu:iy ucu|wu,
r the time, the rival sensations of our masquerado bull
id Siddons'readings. In common with nil the watering
ace." of the country, Long Branch has suffered much
ota the pressure of the times thin year. A few of the
idiag hotels are doing a comfortable business; but the
e, the bustle, the crash and jam which made this resort
val {Saratoga in the good old times, are not to be found
re now. Imagine, then, the sensation which was proiced
by the intelligence that Mrs. Lincoln wits about
arrive, and to druw hither all the fashionable world In
r train; that this wan to be the place of the season;
at , whatever might bo the fate of other resorts, this
us to have the old animation and gayety restored.
Of course the first question was: at what hotel will Mrs.
ni-olu stop? At her hotel all the crowd wished to be.
lat would be a sort of a wheel within a wheel, and have
e greatest and most fashionable of a great and fashion>le
crowd. New Yorkers thought that she would go to
c Mansion House?their hotel; but the Honiface of
at hotel knew nothing of the matter. Then the
istocraui selected for her tho Metrojiolitan?
lilch Is certainly the largest and most hixu>us;
but the landlord of that house was equally in the
irk. In fact, it appeared that Mrs. Lincoln had not
gaged rooms anywhere; but the little, bustling, efllsnt
proprietor of the National hnd received a hint, and
ion that hint ho spoke. It seenrn that some time ago
rs. Lincoln accepted an invitation to jiass the summer
this bouse, and wrote that she would be here by the
t of August. The extraordinary session of Congress has
t,'lined her in Washington later than she an ipated,
however, and her visit lias had to
i deferred until now. No letter giving tho exact
ite of her arrival lias as yet been received,
at one is daily expected, and it is not supposed that
le will, at this late hour, go to any other hotel than that
hich she at Urst selected. So l'eters, our host, expects
ie President's lady to come here, and all of us who
immcr here are iti a state of delightful anticipation acuditigly,
and look down ii|m-u the guests of oth?r hotels,
oni our elevated piazza and our sense of superiority.
>r ray own part, 1 have 110 idea that the matter w ill he
ttled so quietly, and 1 Imagine that there is a great
Ml of fun and hubbub yet to conic. Remembering the
utel quarrels about the Japanese, about the Prlncc of
'iilos, about the I.iucolu family iu Albany, about
l.ineoln in New York; recalling the nice
iplomacy, the tact, tbo enterprise, the secret agents,
le Intlueiices brought to bear on all sides and from all
larters, the numberless letters, &c., &c., 1 am not disused
to think that the President's lady, who comes like a
od send to Long Branch, will be allowed to choose her
wn hotel, uninfluenced and unsolicited. Puring the inrregnum
in our civil war, a hotel war?which is genoilly
unciTll?will be something too good and spicy for us
i lose.
But an ovent which creates such excitement here will
:>t fail to move your fashionable world, and people will
s anxious to know how Ui get to Long Branch, and
hat is to be seen here. I/>ng Branch can be
cached by railroad from Philadelphia; but the most
tpular route, and that by which Mrs. Lincoln will proibly
come, is via New York. Thence there are two
)Utes, one partly by railroad, and the other wholly by
ater?both starting from the foot of Kobinson street,
f the railroad route I can say little, but travellers find
le steamboat line sufficiently comiortable, speedy and
leasant. If you start in Uw forenoon you proceed di ctly
to Long Branch in a steamer named after the waving
place, and captained by Commodore Corlies?a rcguir
steamboat man. who is indiiferent to everything ex pt
business and the comfort of hiB passengers. No,
e is not indifferent to flattery, for tie has
a Uiard his boat a curious sort of fellow?
. deck hand or something of that sort?who very often,
> the iu tease delight of the passengers, sings a doggerel
i praise of the captain, tuned to some negro minstrel
horns; and it is a sight to sec the gallant Collies smilinst
enigtiantly upon the crowd on those occasions, with all
le sweet satisfaction of a Roman Emperor receiving a
'lumpli alter a victorious campaign?proud, but con'iouH
of deserving all the applause.
The afternoon Ixiat?the Highland I.ight?is officered by
gentleman of not lets noticeable aud enjoyable chaictcr.
(.'apt, Parker in a smull. light buill, intelli<nt,
modest follow, who fully understands and
fver seems above his business. No one would
link, to look at the man, that he is an
Uensive owner of steamboats and real estate, and one
r the shrewdest of our self-made business men. He has
maxim for every tune, and he thinks this a good time
? buy and a bad time to sell land. There is a whole
olume of ilnanclal wisdom in Dial sentence, and tho Captin
puts it in practice. His boat i* as good and as
launch as himself.
Well, you start from New York in tho Highland Light,
ud after bestowing a little attention ujxrn the motley and
nrted crowd of excursionists, you have leisure
> see the fine water scope of the Bay, the
eautlful views of the Narrows, our now forts frowning
rimly on either shore, and then push out towards Sandy
ook." Thereabouts tho water is rough enough to give
ou a faint and not unpleasant reminiscence of that great
dilator and instigator of abdominal Insurrection and session?the
mat <Je mrr. Soon after you see the Navonk
Highlands, with Thompson's inviting pavillion,
uarded by twin light houses, amt there yo\t are trans rred
to a little steamer, suited to the navigation of the
lirowsbury river, .lust here a narrow riband of saad
paiates the river from the ocean, and at the Ocean
iouse. which is built upon this sandy peniusnla. you have
ic raging ocean behind you anil tho calm,
ike like waters of the Shrewsbury in front,
he little steamer in which you sail apiwars
) be that in which Fulton made his first voyage, and its
iptain, pilot, ongineer and deck hand are ull comprised
1 one young, but well developed person, who steers the
out with one hand, blows an enormous whistle?for
hich he paid dear at any price?with the other, and
lauages to amuse the children with both. Of children
lero are always plenty on these boats, so that, in the
ilm?st weather, you encounter a series of squalls
1 tho way down. Drifting along past beautiful
enery. past fine ocean views, past flsherien's'
boats, looking In the setting sunlight like
Golden vessels sailing
Across a flaming sea,
ou at last arrive at Pleasure Kay. and from thence a
hirl and scurry of carriages over a hard, dusty road
rings you to Long Branch.
The village of Long Hranrh proper is situated a milo
two back from the sea shore, and is called h"re "the
lie," probably because, like the poles, It is seldom visit1
by any but the original inhabitants. Tie hotel Long
ranch consists of a long straggle of well built, piazzned,
urticoed sheds, built along the sea shore, and called
utcls. All of them front upon the ocean, ami the low,
lonntonoys beating of the waves upon the beach is the
instant mr.sie of the place. The hotels are all of the
tme pattern, and that may be briefly described as an
nproved cattle shed, with verandahs and piazzas,and
i]>olas and other knick-knackeries scattered about In no
reat order and with no great taste. They are very com
irtable, however, and for this dole far nicntr.: sort of
fe are capitally contrived. All around stretch close cut
teens; before," is a dusty road, and beyond that is tho
can.
The routine of life here is eating, bathing, walking, ridig,
bowling, blUiarding. singing, flirting, smoking, dancig,
drinking and sleeping; and one day is much like
lother. Once In a while, for vanity's, sake, a concert
: rit'iin nf. nnn nf f tin lintolu* nnrti in a. while* wt* hiivo n.
'ailing?Siddons U here now?and onco in a while a ball.
> morro\v night, lor example, we are to haveamaslerade
and fancy dress bull at t&ii hotel, and rhillips, tho
"stumer, In here to assist in transforming common
dkh into princes, quooiis, monks and fools?very little
nnsformiUion in needed in tbat character, often. ]f the
wcers would only wear tlioir bathing dresses, it strikes
io th.it I hey would be m<*t eflitctunliy disguised. Such
motley sti as one sees on the beach of a fine morning no
nicy dress ball could equal. I must try and describe
loni for you someday.
Of notabilities we have very few hero at present,
nd Mrs. Lincoln will easily eclipse any minor
I mini tries. A few Canadian officers are here, peraps
for ball practice, they dance so well. The Wallaclts
ml Mrs. Ilory are collating it fttrtlier down the bench,
'id have most beautiful -little snuggeries all to them
Ives. Altogether, however, we manage to keep up
nut-thing of the old style and dash of I?ng Branch, and
hen Mrs. Lincoln comes I may be able to write you a
lore fashionable, pcrsoual and, therefore, interesting
ittcr.
Oar Newport Correspondence.
Newcort. R. I., August 8,1861.
mnral A aped of Set (fort?Enthusiastic Reception if thf
First Rhode Inland Rrgimmt? Presenta'i<m of a Sivord
arvl Sonh to Colonel (now Brigadier General) Bunuidr?
The Appearanoe of the Trooj>s?Liveliness t'n a Qui')
H'ay?Sigh of Ladies' Hats, <fr., rfc.
Newport is not as dull this season as some people as?rt,
simply bccauso Newport at no time can be deserted,
he climate, the location, the balmy sea breeze and its
raHhy surroundings, are sufficiently magnetic to attract
10 usual number of visiters, notwithstanding the hard
imos.
The gallant Colonel Burnside, his staff, and the First
hoilo Island regiment arrived hero yesterday, theit
Tin of service having expired. Tlicirarrlval was asignaj
>r unbounded enthusiasm. The regiment was received
t tho Park, in front or tho Atlantic House, by
committee of citizens, who welcomed Coionel
lurnsiile in a happy speech, at the same time proanting
him with a superb sword and yellow sash, on
. halt of tho residents of Newjiort. The bravo Odone]
ode through the racks of the dense musses assembled tc
ay homage to the returned warriors with uncovered
oad, his arms fairly loaded down with garlands and
ioimjih ts, bowing smilingly right and left. When heuis
no-mled the crowd was o.igcr to grasp the hand of thr
lonoreu Ithode Island chieftain. Col. Hurnside, although
, young man, has already gained a reputation for braver;
and heroism which will forever Jive in the history of ou<?
country. Mr. KiihkciI gave him asupt>er last evening, und
to-day Colonel llurnsidc is to bo present at a public dinner
tendered him at the Atlantic.
The troo|w iu command of OiUmel Burnaide at Bull run,
having just returned with him, are a noble act of fellows.
Hale, vigorous and hearty, they combine all the rare
qualities of soldiers, buying tender years to ba<-k them.
The mcmtiersof (he regiment are from nineteen totwentyUve
year* of age. but none over the latter figure.
Pr. King, of Newport, had a sou attached to this regiment,
who wan killed inmost by the tlrst charge of the
enemy. His body has not been recovered, and li is
presumed that lie was buried in the trenches dug lor ike
burial of the fallen soldiers. What must have been the
i'l oltrig of the father and mother at the moment when the
regiment i?s8cd the house, with banners Hying and the
baud play,OK soul-stirring airs!
The rented horses and ootLages aro all full, in a quiet
??y men- m ?Krnuini "l uiiiii.g am" viMim#, ??l uo
one ha* the lieart to make any display of gay.'ty. Th?
avenue present* a lively appearance, owing lu the great
number of equestrian* on Ili<- pml evory nit rwon.
Kouuil huts trimmed with feathers abouud this sumwicr,
which teu<l to make a jiiptant fac? look "more no,"
and give even au ugly womuu a tendency to comeliness.
From Ihe long drooping a-Inch feather to the coquettish
little rgre'?yellow, scarlet, blue, white and black colored
plumes waving on the hats?nothing scemB too striking tobe
worn.
OUR HARRISBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Hahkisrirq, August 7, 1801.
thtal Railroad Accident?The t\/Lh t'enruylixinia faffimm1
Arlillrry?Onod and Efficient OJficert qf the Corpt?Culow
I Sam. Black'* KtOraska Heyimtnt at Camp Curtin?
Erivr iu Kiyafl to the Commander nf the "Buckiail*"?
Governor Curtin lltulicalu\g,iCc.
A fatal accident occurred here yesterday, by which ft
very worthy young man wus instantly kilied. As tho
freight train, contistlng of twcnty-thrco loaded cars, was
cemiug iu from Boltimore, just Hearing the depot, the
conductor (Mr. Hall, of Baltimore,) while standing on the
front of the forw ard car, put down tho brake, when tho
entire machinery gave way and proclpttuted him to Iheground,
tho cntiro train passing over him and crushing
his head to atoms, and otherwise mangling his body. His
death was of course instantaneous. Mr. Hall was quite
young?only nineteen years of age?and had endeared
himself to oil who knew him. His body was cnc'.oscd in
a cottin and Bent to his family at Baltimore last night.
The Fifth Pennsylvania regiment of artillery, eight hundred
strong, left hero last oveuing for General McCalPs
command, at Arlington, under command or Lieutenant
Colonel Campbell, Colonel Ru3h having been cliosvn Colonel
and declined the command. Thin regiment deserves
morn than a passing notice. It comprises eight companies
of athletic, able bodied men, selected from the flower of
the State, and officered by men worthy to command
them, gentlemen of well known military .skill ami ability.
Of Lieutenant Colonel Campbell, to whoso unceasing ofl'orts
the formation of the regiment is greatly due, 1 have
before si>oken. Those under him are worthy of their
chief. Where all are so deserving it seems almost
out of placo to draw a comparison; but Company G,
Captain Kolicrt N. Weft, deserves special mention..
Captain W. is a native of Philadelphia and a
graduate of West rohit, a thorough soldier and a perfect
gentleman?one in whom the men have the inmost confluence,
and love him a* a father. In his First Lieutenant,.
James X. Kink aid, he has a worthy assistant. Ho (Lieut.
K.) has recruited mostof the privates, in which duty ho
has been unceasing, and of whose good judgment and
selection too much cannot be Mid in praise. One glance
at the material of tho regiment speaks volumes in his
favor.
When marching to the depot to take their places in thecars
last evening not a man in tho entlro regiment could
lie seen in tho slightest degree under the influence
of liquor; all were in the most joyful
humor, full of full and frolic, yet obedient
to the slightest command?in fact, it appeared
as if overy man steined to feel that the credit
of the regiment devolved upon his own individual behavior.
This fuct Is all the more noticeable when compared
with the conduct of others that have left and passed
through here; and to their credit be it said, not a man was
left behind. I was informed by Captain West that thero
were not more than Ave or six of his commaud that drank
intoxicating liquors, and not one asked leave U> go out of
camp ycHteriiay. The good discipline of this flue body of
in' n is in a great measure owing to the example of tho
officers, for not < neof the officers of tho regiment has,
like so many others, been hotel loungers. They have
been in caniti with the men during the entire time they
have been bore, and never In town, except on duty.
This regimeut is destined to Ink- a high rank in our
gallant army, and they deserve tlis humbio tribute at the
hands of the Hkkau<?that faithful t hi on icier of t present
strife. Tudor lien. Mi.Cnil thev wi.i u>-t !i" k pi In
' masterly Inactivity No large reinl'o-cnunts will ever
pas" to the enemy by him without at least an "attempt"
to stop them.
Col. Sum. Black, Ex Governor of Nebraska, arrived here
a few days since, in command of a lino regiment of infuntry
from I'ittsburg. They have gone into camp for
practice. They aro to be armed and equipped here, ready
. for the Held when called for. They are as yet " raw recruits.
'' but look like good material and are well officered,
several of the officers luiving seen service in the Mexican
war. I was in error in my last in placing Col. Simmons
in command of the ' liucktaib;'' it should have
read " Col. Diddle." Oil. Simmons is here also,.
they not their arms. The regiment of cavalry is
fast flHing up, anil companies of Infantry are daily cotnir.g
in. to be formed Into regiments as poon as a sufficient ?;
number are collected here. Pennsylvania will yet do her
duty in this struggle. H is no fault of the men that they it
lu'.ve not already made as brilliant a mark us those of
other Slutcs. They havo been ready and anxious to distinguish
themselves, but officers have kept them back.
(Jovernor Curtin is taking a much needed rest from tlio
cares of otllcial duties at Atlantic City, in company with,
his family. He will return in a few days, and it is hoped
with health greatly Improved. His arduous duties and
the slanders of his enemies have greatly undermined his
health. When his official history is written it will bo
found that he has been more sinned against than sinning.
THE DEVOTED BAND.
[From the Savannah News.]
The shortest path to peace is I but which carries havoc
and desolation to our invaders. It is believed that there
are five or ton thousand nv-n in the South ready and willing
to share the fate of Curtlus, and dovole themselves
to the salvation of their country. It is proposed that all
who aro wiJliug to make this sacrifice shiill arm themselves
with a sword, two live shooters and n carbine each,
and meet, on horseback, at some place to bo deslgcated,
convenient lor tlio great work in hand. Fire and sword
must be carried to the houses of those who are visiting
these blessings upon their neighbors. Philadelphia, and
even New York. Is not. beyond the reach of a long and
brave arm. The moral people of these cities cannot bo
better taught the virtues of invasion than by the blazing
light of their own dwellings.
None noed apply for admission to " The Devoted Band"
but those who are prepared to take their life in theirhand,
and who would indulge not the least expectation or
ever returning. They dedicate their lives to the destruction
of their enemies.
The Great Eastern for Liverpool.
St. Johns, N. F., August 8,1881.
The steam ship Great Eastern, from Quebec at four P.
M. on Tuesdayyl'or Liverpool, passed Cape Bay at eight
A. M. to-duy ,_ond will pass Cape Bace at about three
o'clock to-morrow morning.
The Accident on the Philadelphia Rail- road.
lUl.TlMORK, AllgUSt 8, 1801.
The accident on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Bailroud was to a freight train, which caused a delay
to the passenger train. One or a train of cars, fll'ed
with army wagons, after being drawn olT the boat at Havre,
delayed on this side, run back; before it could be
checked the cars went iDto the dock. Six horces were
smothered. The damage is net great. Tho wagons are
all taken out. Obstructions to travel were removed in
four hours.
New York Central Railroad Divldcitdi
Ai.hany, August 8, lHtfl.
The Board of Directors of the New York Central Bailroad
Company met this morning and declared a dividend
of three ;ht cent, payable on the 20th day of August, at
the usuul place.
Telegraphic Connection.
Towawda, l'a., August 8,1861.
Tho tolegraph lino from this place, connecting with tho
New York and F.rlo Railroad Company's lino at Waverley,
was opened this morning, and is working finely.
Markets.
rn n.ai>ei.rxi i a stock board.
PmuADKLrau, Angust 8,1861.
Stocks dull. Pennsylvania State fives, 77^'; Heading
Kallrood, 1SX; Morris Canal, 35; ling Island Railroad,.
; Pennsylvania Railroad, 38}$; Sight exchange ou
New York ai par.
PmijuiiLnru, August 8, 1861.
Flour unchanged. Wheat generally closed with an advaneinz
tendency: white. SI 18 a tl 22; red. >1 18 a
|118. Corn?Yellow, 62c. a 53c.. Whiskey dull at 19c.
Ai b.any, Angust 8, 1861.
Flour plrH'ly. No (train arriv.ng hy canal and business
limited. Hod State wheat, in car lots. $1 13. Corn, 3,000
bushels Western mlx$d,42>?c. Whiskey, 17c. Received
; by Central Railroad for New York. 2*2*2 bbla. high wines
10 bales of wool, "8 hhds. tobacco, 2,944 bbls. Hour, 830
do. pork, 4,478 boxes cheese. For Boston and the East,
! 2.395 libls. flour, 163 sticks wool. Shipped by tows toNew
York, August 7,18,900 bushels corn, 600 do. wheat.
Bt FTAt/t, August 8,1861.
Flaur quiet. Wheat firmer. The only sales reported
are 1*2.000 bushels red winter at ?7}Jc. a P8c. Corn bet,
ter: pales 26,000 bushels at 32Jtfc., 7,000 bushels at 38c.
Other grains quiet. Whiskey nominal at 15 J,'c. Canal
freights?11c. on wheat. 12c. on corn to Now York.
Ijike imports?7.000 bbla. flour, 100,000 bushels wheat,
13,000 bushels corn, 12.000 bushels outs. Canal exports?
200 bbls. Hour, 76,000 bushels wheat, 00,000 bushels
corn.
HrrFALo, August 8?P. M.
I Flour unchanged. Grain?H> ldcrs Arm, b iyors holding
back: sales 18,000 bushels red winter wheat at 97){c. a
98c.; 17,000 busheto Mliwa' koe club at p. t. Coi n better:
8ules'25,000 bushels at 323^c..50.000 bushels at33c. Other
I grains <pilet. Whiskey nominal at 16?C. Lak' imports?
' 900 bbls. flour. 130.000b isbels wheal, 500.000 bushels
.ft. 12,000 bushels oats. Canal exports?300 bbls. flour,
1 47,000 bushels wheat, 103,000 bushels corn.
I Oswbbo, August 8,1861.
? Flour unsettled: sales at $4 25 a $4 75 for fancy from
1 spring wheat. Wheat is in good d< mand forming, but
I as there is no shipping on the spot the market is qi iet.
An offer of$l 13 wiis made for wheat. Canada wheat
i was held at J1 20. Corn scarce and no sales. Canal
i freights uticlutngrd. 1/ike im|>urts?*21.900 bushels cern.
Canal exports?2,531 bbls. flour, 20,300 bushels corn.