The New York Herald Newspaper, January 22, 1862, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. = WHOLE NO. 9264. NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1862. PRICE TWO CENTS. ‘THE BATTLE AT SOMERSET, KY- The Great Victory in Eastern Kentucky. TOTAL ROUT OF THE REBELS. Panic and Flight of the Enemy. Zollicoffer Mortally Wounded and in the Hands of Our Troops. “ mmense Amount of Munitiens of War Captured. @ames of the Union Officers in the Battle, &e., a, &. Goran, Jan. 21,1862, Despatches have been rocelved at headquarters in Louisville announcing that the battle at Somerset did not ake place on Saturday, but on Sunday morning, and that General Thomas continued in pursuit of the rebels until ite, — forces followed the rebels, who ran before them in the wildest confusion , like @ flock of sheep, close up to their intrenchments on the north bank of the river. In front of their intrenchments the rebels laid all night, ‘expecting that we would storm them in the morning; but with the aid of their boats and barges they managed to get across the river before daylight. ‘They left behind all their artillery, ammunition, horses and tents, and eighty wagon loads of quartermasters’ and medical stores fell into our hands. * Our troops had possession of their intrenchments carly this morning. After reaching the opposite side of the river the rebels @ispersed in every direction. ‘Two hundred dead and wounded rebels were picked up on the field. General Zollicoffer was found in a wagon, mortally wounded, Our loss is not definitely ascertained, but it must be sonsiderable. ‘The surgeon of the Tenth Indiana regiment telegraphea ‘that his regiment had seventy killed and wounded. General Thomas’ division embraces some of the best Fegiments in this department. Asfar astTcan learn, the Ninth Ohio, the Tenth Indi- ana, the Second Minnesota, the Eighteenth regulars, the Fourth Kentucky and the Tenth Kentucky regiments were among those engaged. Colonel Manson’s brigade, including the Tenth Indi- ‘ana, the Eighteenth regulars and some Kentucky regi- ‘ments, reinforced General Thomas during Saturday night. ‘They made a forced march of twenty-five miles through Reavy roads, and managed to arrive three hours before ‘the commencement of the fight, in which they took a glorious part, in spite of their fatigue. ‘The tenor of all the official despatches reesived, goes to show that the affair resulted in the most brilliant victory Of the war. ‘No prominent officers are said to be killed on our Bide, General Schoepff was unable to cut off the retrent of the ‘@memy, owing to the bluffy character of the country and ‘the obstruction of all the roads by felled timber. Lovreviis, Jan. 21, 1882. ‘There 1s no news from General Thomas to-day. No details of the federal loss have yet been received. General Thomas has taken the steamer and tho nine ‘Darges in which the rebels conveyed their forces across the Cumberland, and which in their precipitate flight they failed to destroy. The theory at headquarters is that using that boat to @onvey his troops across the river seuthward, and pro- viding other means of transportation, General Thomas Bas been too busy to send the details of the recent fight. No private telegraphic despatches of military matters an come over the Southern line to Louisville, and no pri- ‘vate information has been roceived. RECEPTION OF THE OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE IN WASHINGTON. Wasuixatow, Jan. 21, 1862. ‘The official despatch confirming the Kentucky victory Ye brief, containing no more information than is already ‘known to the public. THE TROOPS IN THE FIGHT. A few of the regiments engaged in the brilliant victory ‘over the rebel General Zollicoffer having been special- Jy mentioned in our despatches, we give, in addition to General Schoepi's brigade, published yesterday, a list f the officets composing those regiments. It must not de understood that these were all the troops engaged in the battle; but at prosent it would be very impolitic to Give publicity to the strength of the whole force until the official reports are published, after which time we shall ‘de happy to record the names of all the officers who have @0 gloriously won the iaurels of victory. GENERAL MANSON’S Acting Brigadier General.. weColonel M.D. MANSON, STAFF. Assistant Adjutant General. . Reuben C. Kise. REG IMENTS. ‘Tenth Indiana Volunteers. — Kighteenth infantry. ‘Fourth Kentucky Volunteers. Tenth Kentany Vaimnteets TENTH INDIANA VOLUNTERRS, Golonel (acting General).....M. D. Manson. Trout Oo. contnanding 2¢g't-W. ©. Kise, <A. O. Miller. David N. Steele. irgeon..... joseph 8. Allen. Mant Surgeon. -C. 8. Porkins. ‘The rocent elections of captatns for the companies of ‘this regiment not having been reported, wo omit the ames of those commanding them whilein Virginia, lest ‘wo should be in error, there doubtless having been many ebanges since the regiment was transferred to Miesouri. RIGHTEENTH UNITED STATES INFANTRY. Colonel (Acting Brig. Gen.).. Hy. B. Carrington. Lieutenant Colonel..........0. 1. Shepherd. imund Underwood. Townsend, .J. W. Forsyth. yinmes Gardner, William B. Hugh hes ~~" Bel . Hughes, ry Belknap, Robert B. Hall, Alvan H. Bereraan, ‘Wm. J. Fettman, Jobn ‘A. Thompson, Henry Haymond, Henry Douglas, Alex. Chambers, ‘Wm. 8. threston, Hy. R. Mizner, Chas. E. Dennison, Colonel Carrington has been very onergetic in forming ‘this regiment, the official returns to Congress giving, as @he strength of the corps, fifteen hundred able bodied men, divided into three battaliona, It is the only regular wegiment that has its full corps of fleld and staff officers, KENTUCKY VOLUNTERRS, \ The Fourth Kentucky Volunteers is under the com- wand of Coionel Bpeed 8. Fry. ‘The Tenth Kentucky Voluvteers ia commanded by Colonel John MW. Harlan. { The field and line offers of These regiments have not Boon officially aanouncod; consequently we are not ena- ‘Died to record the names of these heroes of the battic ‘@ear Somerset. \ ‘The following regimonts are also specially mentioned as being engaged in tho contest, and other regimonts ‘wero doubtiess in the battle, but have not ye nm re Ported. Ap acvurate iat of all those who participated $m the fight can searcoly be expected until the olficias re- sports are given to the publ: \ NINTH OMI Yor! ican mic ‘ig. Gon). omne Moses M. Granger, Jabob M. Byster, David L. Wood, Patrick H. Breslin, Lyman M. Kellogg, George W. Smith, A. B. Thompson, The Rebel Position in Kentucky—One of the Great Strategic Points Co, A—Charles Joseph. dant. B- — Co. G—Chas. ler. C—L. F. Frintz. Co, He—G. Kommerling. D—Fred. Loemens, Co, I—H. Cognelin. Co, E—Jobn Janson. Co. K—George Sommers. ‘SECOND —— VOLUNTEBRS. ld. and, Staff. Colonel .....++++++ Henry P. Van Cleve. Lieutenant Colonel James George. Major. ‘Alexander Wilkin. Adjutant Daniel Heaney. Quartermaster Wm. 8. Grow. Surgeon R. H. Bingham. M. C. Toliman, R. Cressey. Japlains. €o, F—John B. Davis. Co. G—A. R. Keifer. Co. H—N. W. Dickerson. Co. {—John Foot. Co, K—Jaoob J. Noah. Co, A—J. W. Bishop. Co. B—Wm. Markham. Co. C—Peter Mantor. Co. D—H. H. Western, Co, E—A. R. Skuro. News from Cairo, Camo, Jan. 21, 1962. The last of the expedition izto Kentucky came up to. day. They saw no enemy during the return march, Only two regiments remain encamped on Mayfield creek- IMPORTANT FROM NEW MEXICO. The Texas Rébels Threaten an Attack on Fort Craig. GREAT EXCITEMENT AMONG THE PEOPLE. Declaration of Martial Law in the District, &e., &e., &. Kawaas Crrv, Mo., Jan. 21, 1862. ‘Thefanta Fe mail, with dates of tho 7th instant, has arrived, An express from Mesilla arrived at Santa Fe ontho evening of the 4th instant, bringing the news that @fteen hundred Texans, with seven pieces of artillery, wero marching on Fort Craig, aud were within thirty miles of that post. ‘The scouts from the fort had been drawn in. A severe battle is expected, ag the Texans were fight- ing ‘principally for food. Governor Connelly had called out the entire militia. A letter express arrived the night of the 5th inst., which says that the enemy had retreated without making an attack on the fort. It-was mot known whether Col. Canby intended to fol- Jow him or not. ‘The scouts from Pecots had not arrived when the mail left. Cotonel Canby has 1,000 regulars and 1,500 volunteers and militia in his command. All ia excitement at Santa Fe." Martial law has been declared in the district. Among the through passengers by the mail coach are Colonel Sreet, J. Howe Watts anu John Gwinne, AFFAIRS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC. Frevenice, Md., Jan. 19, 1962. Private but usually reliable advices from Hancock state that General Jackson’s retirement from Hancock, and bis pretended retreat towards Winchester, were a ruse, and that, without retiring to the latter place, he returmed with 12,000 men to Romney. It is algo stated that General Lander, following ont his instructions, fell back on General Jackson's approach. ‘Thero are rumors of a fight having occurred; but this is discredited by those who assume to be best informed. ‘The General Court Martial and Board of Examination for officers of the division continue their sessions. Seve. al important trials by the former have recently been rade, and the chargos, if sustained, involwe capital pun - ig ment. Adi departments are very busy. The regiments both here and above have provided themselves witn very comfortable, and. many cases, very Inxurieus winter quarters, without expense to the government. Supplies of all kinds eontinue abundant, and the heakh of the troops ta good. It is estimated that three hundred refugee women from Jefferson county ure now in and around thiscounty. Many of them left children at home, and are now grieving to re- turn to them; but a strict blockade is kept up by Colonels Geary’s, Leonard's and Link's commands. The Third Battalion Governor Spra; Cavalry. Concorp, N. H., Jan, 21,1862, Tho third battalion of the Governor Sprague Cavalry Jenve for Providence to-morrow morning. — ——w THE CHIEF STRATECIC POINT OF THE WEST.. of the Rebels In and Around Bowling Green. IMPORTANT FROM CENTRAL KENTUCKY Interesting Intelligence from the Vicinity of Bowling Green. The Western Stronghold of the Rebels, Ber ke, &e. OUR MUNFORDSVILLE CORRESPONDENCE. Camp Woon, Monronvsvinie, Ky., Jan. 15, 1862. Our Map of the Rebel Position at Bowling Green, with the Surrounding Fortifications, Encamgments, de.—The Turnpike and Railroad Destroyed by the Rebels—Strength Sf the Rebel Forces—Their Fortifications Not of the Strength Imputed to Them, Becapt im the Immediate Vicinity of Bowling Green, dc., de. ‘The accompanying military map of Bowling Green and its defences has been compiled from tho best authority at the command apd in the service of the government. ‘The topographical features are correct in the minutest particulars. A careful comparison of the topography as shown upon this map with the topographical maps in the possessic the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company » tho correctness of the military map from which (his copy bas been carefully traced. The positions of batteries, troops, c., a8 laid down in the map and described below, are derived from the mos; reliable authority it is possible to obtain. Altogether, the map may well be considered @ truthful outline of the rebel defences at Bowling Green. ‘The Louisville and Nashville Ratiroad, which is shown traversing the State, is a new road, having been im ruoning order for only four years anterior to its partial destruction by the rebels. It was also one of the best and most finished roads in the country, but the northern part of that portion shown on the present map is @ complete view. Begin- ning at the splendid bridge at MunfordsviMe, the rebels have gradually destroyed the entire road to Glasgow Junction. A single pier of Green river bridge was blown up shortly after entrance of the revels into this Stato, This has only been lately reconstructed, and, being in the hands of the Union troops, may be considered safe, In- trenchments are being built at the southern terminus of the bridge to protect it in the future, For three miles south to Rowlett’s Station the railroad is perfect; but at that point the rebols again bogan their work of destruc- tion, burning the cross ties and removing the rails. The turnpike, running nearly parallel with the railroad, is also obstructed. Near Glasgow Junction a splendid tun. nel, three hundred feet in length, has been blown up and is. acomplete ruin, forming an almost insurmount- obstruction to the rebuilding of the road. From this point to Bowling Green the road is in perfect running order, but will doubtiess be destroy- ed on the advance of our troops. ‘The advance pickets of the rebels extend as far north ag to be within view from Rowlett’s Station, but the first considerable body of rebels are those composing General Hindman’s brigade, stationed, as shown, at Cave City, ten miler south of Munfordsville. This brigade is about 4,000 to 5,000 strong, with but little artillery, an arm in which the rebels in Kentucky are very deficient. General Hindman’s brigade is engaged in plundering the country in every direction, and they often advance to within shot of our pickets. They fired on the Union pickets on tho night of the 11th instant last, but injured noone, This was the brigade a large portion of which was engaged in the fight with Colonel Willich’s Thirty-second Indiana regiment @ short time since. At Dripping Springs, on the turnpike road, and threo ‘miles east of the railroad the headquarters of Briga- dier General Breckinridge. His force, equal to Hind, man’s in pointof mumbers, is scattered along the line of the turnpike, as far north as the Three Forks, with the purpose of acting as a reservo for Gene. ral Hindman. Late information describes General Floyd as being at Pageville, on Shugg’s creck. The force a, Glasgow is ineonsiderablo. The main forces of General Johnaton are at Bowling Green, encamped south of that city, With the late rein- forcement by Floyd, the whole force intended for the de- fence of Bowling Green will number ahout thirty thou- sand, certainly not more. Tho reports of the great numbers at Bowling Groen are undeniably exaggerated. ‘Tho rebels have sought to defend Rowling Green from an attack from the north by two series of defences, the first being composed of a few heavy and a large number of light guns in positions on certain ranges of hills, as shown on tho map, and commanding the country to the north and northwest, particularly at the point of the crogsing of the turnpike and raiirvad. Running south to Bowling Green, tho railroad aod turnpike inter sect each other at & point about ten miles north of the city named, and thence divide, the railroad running to the east and the turnpike to the ‘west of @ short range of hills, as shown, and again ccn- verging four miles north of Bowling Green. To the west of the turnpike, and a mile distant, is another range, while to the east of the railroad lies another similar in construction, and which, with occasional interruption, rung in a range northwest to Cave City. ‘The map will best show how these ranges lie with refe- rents to each other, ‘Their fleld works are not represent- €d to be of the formidable eharacter generally imputed to them by the rebel editors, who vaunt the position as another Manassas stronghold. The more eastern of these hills has mounted upon it only about twelve guns, two only of which are siege guns. The centre and western are likewise deficient in heavy guns. The intention ap- pears to have been simply to command the approach to and from the crossing of the rail and turnpike roads. ‘The second series, or the immediate defences of Bow- ling Green, consist of more important and extended works near the city, and commanding the second crossing or converging point of the rail and turnpike roads. Grider's Hill, east of the town, is an abrupt eminence rising tothe height of about three hundred feet. On this admirable position, but much too near the citadel, a large number of guns have been mounted, and with the aid of similar defences on Underwood Hill, command the country north and northwest to the foot of the hills on which are based the outer defences of the rebels. These hifs are the only ones on the southern side of the river which are fortified, and are the only flank defences on the Scotville and the Glasgow roads. West of the city, and on the northern side of the river, is @ prominent knob, which, from the fact that Judge Underwood's residence was situated there, is known as Judge Underwood's. This has also been fortified, and commands the western and northern approaches. In all there are only about fifty guns in position on these hills, and nearly all are bearing northward. ‘The weak outposts at Glasgow and Cave City driven in, the line of defence broken at Columbia, and Zollicoffer cut off from receiving or giving aid to or at Bowling Green, and it will be seen that this point is left the flank position of the line of defence extending to Columbus, and is, more- over, without flank defences. With its right and rear unprotected, save by a force inferior to that attacking, and separated from aid from any quarter, it is evident that it will be an extremely dificult task for the rebels to hold it. {The part of the last paragraph referring to Columbia and Zollicoffer’s position has been accomplished. The defence has been broken at Columbia, and Zollicoffer has been cut off forever from either giving or receiving aid. The flank defences are gone, and Howling Green, impreg- nable as it is (?), must fall.—Ep. Henaty.] Monvonpaviaz, Ky., Jan. 16, 1862. The Organisation of the Army in Keniucky—The Several Divisions, and How They Are Located—The Management How the Federal Advance Into Tennessee is to be Made— The Army About Ready to Move, de., de. Tam here, righton the bank of Green river, heneath theshade of General McCook’s quarters, and if I know tmy- self the Herarn shall not be without the news. Munfordsville, occupied by General McCook’s division, is the county seat of Hart county, and is the geographical centre of the county, It isa small place, with a dil: dated court house, a good jail, one church, two taverns and two genteel residences. One of these latter is the residence of Colone] Wood, father of General Wood, and a member of the Military Board of Kentueky, which first thwarted the schemes of Breckinridge, Buckner and the host of Kentucky rebels. The valley of Greon river at this point is about one thousand fect wide; but, except during freshets, the river is a very small stream, alwoys fordable. The banks rise precipitously to the heighth of about eighty fect, except here and there, where ravines afford tolerable descent to the river. On the south bank of the river is a neat little village called Woodson ville, the inhabitants of which were mostly dis- Joyal, and fied on the approach of the Union troops. Such is the locality now occupied by General Buell’s ad- vance. ‘The railroad bridge across the river, one of the finest in the country, was completely repaired a week ago. It can also be used as afoot bridge for infantry, A pon- toon bridge has been constructed near it, with good roads on oither side, Our troops are all encamped on the north side ef the river; but a heavy picket force is kept on the opposite side, our lines extending some two miles from the river, The pickot duty, in fact, is too heavy for the force stationed here, especially as the weather has been almost constanily wet and very disagrecable. The rebels were in sight when ovr troops firat arrived at for several days kept @ considerable we, eight miles from here. Thess were finally withdrawn to Cavo City (the railrond station for the Mammoth Cave), where they were reinforced from of the War—The Location Bowling Green. They embraced s regiment of Texas Rangers, who are kept constantly roaming over the coun_ try, and are frequently seen by our pickets. But since they were so handsomely thrashed by the Indiana Ger- man regiment they keep out of the reach of good shots. Last Sunday they advanced again, and destroyed by fire all the property on the line of the railroad, including dwellings, depots and barns. Among the buildings do. stroyed was the Cave City Hotel, one of the finest hotels in Kentucky, and in times past a favorite summer resort. After perpetrating these outrages they fell back again to @ point about midway to Bowling Green, which they havo fortifled. But it will be of more interest to the readers of the Hzracp to learn something of our own army. The coun” try has been long expecting am advance into Southern Kentucky and Tennessee, and impatient inquiries are being made as to when it will take place. Gen, McClellan has been some six months preparing the Army of the Po- tomac for the field, and the federal Treasury and all the ymmense resources of the Central and Eastern States have been at his command. Gen. Buell, with limited re- sources, should be allowed as many weeks as McClellan has taken months, There was no army in Kentucky when Gen, Pueli was assigned this department. When Gen. Sherman was in command the rebels would bave had little difflcuity, had they possessed the courage, in marching upon Louisville. Buckner had the force to do it with. When Gen. Buell took command of this depart- ment the State was threatened at several points, and ho had to ‘stop up the ratholes” while he organized his army, Ho did the first at once, and has rapidly organized the forces at his command. His whole force is now brigaded, and in full military trim. The rebels have beon driven from Eastern Kentucky, and threaten- ‘ed invasions at other points are fully checkmated. This ‘has been dene with a small portion of Buell’s force. Tho rest has been working, drilling, practising and improv- ing, and is now quite ready to take the field. When they are ready the advance will take place, and not before; but Tam sure that will not be long. ‘The grand army of General Buell—the army which he will leadin porson—is distributed along the line of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Hore we have General MeCook’s division, numbering four full brigades, with « large supply of artillery and enough of cavalry. The di- vision embraces several splendid regiments, which are from the States of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Wiscon- sin, Michigan, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Fight miles north of this, at Bacon creek station, is General Mitchell’s division, also containing four brigades, several batteries and a splendid cavalry regiment. Some of his regiments have seen service in Western Virginia and others in Eastern Kentucky. The troops are from Kontueky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. These two divisions are im full fighting trim» and form in themselves considerable of an ar- my. With the exception of a regiment or two at Elizabethtown and other points, they embrace all the troops immediately on the main stem of the railroad. But thirty-one miles from Louisville, the Lebanon branch of the railroad slants off to the east. Ten ii'es onton this branch, at New Haven, is Nelson’s divi- sion, equal to either of the other two, it is within three days’ march of this point, to which it will’no doubt bo directed when the forward movement is intended. Twenty-one miles from Louisville another branch shoots off, running to Bardstown. There General Buell has established his camp of instruction, and there auother division is being formed. These four divisions» ‘each competent to operate separately, will no doubt com. pose Gencral Buell’s grand column, He has, besides, « force in Fastern Kentucky, which will remain the considerable force under General Thomas, now marching toward East Tennessee, and which will continue in that direction, and another force, under Crittenden, to th® right of this position, which will move up as the central column advances. Thas, as soon as the ision now or, ganizing at Bardstown is completed, or even without it, he can march into Tennessee with a grand column well protected on both flanks. The indications here are that the advance will be made very soon, most likely within ten days. Tho army is woll provided with everything except transportation, and I understand it is abundant at Louis. ville and Cincinnati, You seo no soldiers in rags, but alt geatecly and comfortably dressed. There is no lack of rations, and Tam happy to say that the Commissary De. partment is distinguished for its industry and honesty. Much of this, | must in justice say, is due to the untiring industry and unflinching integrity of Captain Samuoj Gamage, the Superintendent of the Commissariat at this post. Tbelieve he is an Eastern gentleman, without a military education, but a thorough business man. Dr. Read, the Inspector of the Sanitary Commission, says that the rations supplied the troops are sound, good ‘and full. How long this may continae [do not know. It iw said that thieves who plundered both government and goldiors de + the summer in Western Virginia are to be transferred to Kentucky. If they are, even the strict discipline of General Buell would not keep them from ‘stealing, and that, too, by the wholesale. I hope the new Secretary of War will spare the Western army from those Western Virginia buczards. Beyond Green river that railroad cannot be relied upon for transportation. The rebels have destroyed it com: pletely. lunderstand a large wagon train ison ite way here,and when {t arrives on we go. I will keep the Hearn fully advised upon the advance. NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Arrival of the Burnside Expedi- tion in Pamlico Sound Death of Ex-President John Tyler, Kes, | Bee Fortress Moxror, Jan. 20, 1862. Captain Mendenhall, of the Fourth artillery, leaves us to-night to join his company, which is now in Louisville, Ky. He hes been at this post for two years and a half; and has lately been busy drilling new batteries just or- ganized bere. The wounded prisoners who came down from Rich. mond the other dy, and were taken to the hospital hero, aro all doing as woll as could bs expected. None are thought to be in a dangerous condition, and a few have s¢ far recovered that they will be sent North by to-night’s boat. The troops on board the Constitution were disembarked this morning, and marched and countermarched up and down the beach, within certain limits fixed by General Wool, nearly all day. They have been on board the Constitution more than two weeks, and enjoyed much the pleasure of stretching their lege. They were favored with summer weather. Meantime the Constitution underwent « thorough clean- ing, which she much needed. Nothing is known of the destination of the Gonstitu- tion, or of the time when she will sail. No orders have yet been received on the subject. General Butler is ex- pected here to personaily order her sailing. A flag of truce went to Crancy Island this morning under command of Lieutenant Clinton, of General Wool’s staff. The boat brought back the captain and crew of the ship York, of Dublin, Captaim Whalen, from Valencia for Lewiston, Delaware, which was wrecked near Swansboro, N. C., 2 week since. Ex-President Tyler died at Richmond on Friday night, after a very brief illness. ARRIVAL OF GENERAL BURNSIDE’S EXPE DITION IN PAMLICO SOUND. Wraaxcton, N C., Jan, 18, 1862. A letter received here from a reliable source at New” ‘born, N. C., says that forty-three federal veasels are at Hatteras. An official despatch received at Wilmington on the 19th inst.,from Goldsboro on the 16th, says that thirty-four small steamers and sixteen sail vessels were inside and seven large steamers outside Hatteras. More are ex- pected in Pamlico Sound. + ‘The above may be reliod on,as it comes from an offes in Hyde county. Ree ‘Wasmxoton, Jan. 21, 1862. ‘The Navy Department is in receipt of news this even, ing, by flag of trace to Fortress Monroe, that forty-ning steamers and vessels suddenly made their appearance in Pamlico Sound on Monday morning. This is unquestion, ably General Burnside’s expodition; but the fact that he has safely made Pamilco Sound is no evidence of the pre- cise place where he will strike his final blow, as the storm may have compelled him to take shelter thera IMPORTANT FROM NEW ORLEANS. Meeting of French Residents to Devise Means to Leave the City. Cairo, Jan. 21, 1862. A report from New Ork tho 10th, says that a large meeting of the French residents was held that day to devise some means of leaving the city and thoSouth. A committee was appointed to communicate with the fede- ral forces at Ship Island upon the subject. Affairs at the Custom House, APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVALS—EXPORTATIONS OF BREADSTUFFS AND PROVISIONS—THE FORT 8UR- VEYOR’S DEPARTMENT, ETC., ETC. A large numbor of letters have lately been reosived by Collector Barney, relative to appointments in the Custom House. We are now authorized to state that no persons will be appointed who have not passed a preparatory ex- amination, or to whom appoiutments have not been de" finitely promised. The work of retrenchment and redue- tion was renewed on Monday. The few democrats who have hitherto weathered the storm are now being weeded out, The directions received by Mr. y from Wash, ington are being vigorously carried out. During the last two days notices have been served on a number of clerks in the Warehousing Department that their services are no longer required. Democrats and republicans have fallen together, and the broom of economy will soon swoop through ‘the other departments with a like vigor- ous effect. Mr. Dennison, the head of the Naval Office, has filled up all the vacancies in bis department, and no appii for office under him will now be attended to or meet with success. During the last two'weeks the exportations of bread- stuffs have been very light. But few this port for some time past loaded with wheat for Europe. The business in pork, beef, hams and bacop stil! continues brisk, and during the pean ports. Surveyor Andrews is at present in Washington, and will, it is expected, be absent for the next few days. ‘Ninto’s Ganvey.—The tragedy of ‘Jane Shore” wae Produced at this establishment last evening to an excel- lent house. Mr.J. W. Wallack sustained the part of Gloster; Mr. Wm. Wheatley that of Hastings, and Mrj E. L. Davenport played Dumont. Mrs. Julia Bennet Bar. row was the heroine of the piece, and was supported by Mrs. Wallack as Alicia. Those who are familiar with this pathetic play can readily imagine that with such 4 cast it was most effectively rendered. The nautica drama of ‘Black Eyed Susan’’ followed, im which Mr Davenport sustained the part of William, of which he { the best living representative since T. P. Cooke quittes the English stage. It was admirably played, and macé quite a hit. This evening Mr. Hackett appears in his cele brated character of Falstaff, in Shakespore’s ‘Henry IV," being his first appearance in this city for three years, It is one of those impersonations which will long preserve ‘@ historical interest in connection with the Shakesperian drama. ‘Wat.ack’s Treatre.—Morton’s five act comedy, “A Cure for the Heartache,’ was revived at this house last night with great success and bofore a full and fashionabl¢ auditory. Mr. Lester Wallack, whose versatility te diss played nightly in these reproductions of the standard plays, sustained the character of Young Rapid, in a coad with white satin linings, in a manner which did him great crodit, and elicited general admiration. Mr. Blake, ts Old Rapid, also acted the part remarkably well, and Mr. Holland as Vortex, and Mr. John Sefton as Frank Oat land could hardly have done better. Mr. Floyd pronze, and Mrs. Hoey as Jesse 0 atland, were criticism, and the minor characters displayed no comings worthy of mention. The piece was well in all its details, and with an effect eminently satisfac: tory. It would have been, perhaps , judicious to have an afterpiece, as the concluded at twenty min: to ten, but the audience went away in excellent humor, ‘To-morrow night Mrs. Cowley’s comedy entitied “ Bold Stroke for a Husband,’’ will be given. Genwax Orena, BROoKLYN.—It will bo seen by an vertisement in another column that Mr. Carl Prox amy nounces a short geason of German opera at the Brooklys Acadomy, commencing on Friday next, when “Der Frets schutz’”’ will be given. The cast will embrace Madamq Schroeder Duommlen, Madame Schreiner Kronfeld Merrs Kudolphi, Weinleich, Oehriein and Kronfeld. choruses will be sustained by a force of sixty singers, assisted by the members of the Brooklyn Thalia and the Independent Turner Rifles singing societies. Some new sconery will be provided, that of the Academy being rather meagre for the production of such an opera, Ma Prox will of course be conductor, 8 a