The New York Herald Newspaper, April 27, 1862, Page 1

a WHOLE NO. 9361. IMPORTANT REBEL CORRESPONDENCE, The Fond Designs of South-’' ern Conspirators. European Traitors Striving Against America. False Assertions and Falser Predictions, &e. &e., &e. We publish bolow a considerable amount of contra- ‘band correspondence, captured with the rebel steame™ Calhoun, by the Union blockading ‘fleet, while attempt- ing to run the blockade at the entrance of (he Mississip- Pi on the 23d of last January. It will be seen that among tho letters thore is one from a Russian gentleman, ‘who engages to sell 10 the Confederate States of America his system of pyrotechnic and electro-magnetic mines, for the sum of $21,000, reserving to him- Belf, besides an interest of twenty per cent in the sale or on the value of all tho vessels which shall bo destroyed by the said mines He further engages to repair to America, and, in case the Confederate States sball pay him the above sum in money, to lay and work his mines, and put himself at the disposition of tho government during tho war with the United States, or so long as the government of the Con- federate States shall desire, at an annual salary of fiftecn hundred dollars. This Russian further engages, in caso his Majesty,the Emperor of the French, should seek to have the monopoly of this system, that an exception should be mado in favor of the Confederate States, and Promised loyally to reveal bis secret whon the foregoing conditions shall be fulfilled, Among the other correspondents is one named J. L. O'Sullivan—a rabid defender of the Southern slave sys tem and of secession in every phase, This writer was at one time one of the editors of the Democratic Review, and afterwards of the Evening Post. Ho was also the au- thor of a patriotic Union song, to the air of the “Star Spangled Banner.” The whole correspondente will be Tead with interest, as showing the desperate straite of Febeldom:— FEARS OF MR. PEIRSE. * ‘Wepyespay. My Dear Sm—I have read with much interest all the correspondence from the disunited States, and have come to the conglusion that (he war willl reak dcwn in the North ror wink of funds, There's @ most important arti- cle in tac Times again, that hag arrived this morning. I find the Confederate generals are very much blamed for not bevaat conten ‘Washington that Sunday evening. President Davis, instend of returning to Richmond, migbt have supped and slept in the White House. J hope you Southerners will not allow the Northern army to be reorgan- ized; Dut Ieannot account for the inactivity of the Con. foderate generals. You will be langhed at if you do not advance. Tum gure Russell’s letters will create great sensation in the South E, PEIRSE, THB KINGLY FAMB OF COTTON. Wapnaspay. My Dear Mr. Kixo—If you are in want of a goo! night's rest, go and read Ruseoll’s letier in the times of tetday (Tceeday). You will aleep afterwards, as tho rench say, ‘‘sur les deuz arc‘ller.” The Times will £ing @ different song about the cotton on the 2lst of Decem: ber, and I should not wonder if the recognition of” the Southern cotifederation will become a question of party in England, and the torics come into power on Yours, &. PERSE. SOME FOREIGN ADVICE. Ax EN Savoy, Horrr pz La Poste, August 15, 186]. My Dear Sin—I regret that a hasty departure from Paris deprived me of the pleasure of a convers ition with you after the arrival of the news respecting the Manas sas battle, In the isolation and solitude of this place I have reflect ed a great deal on the preset and future of what was ‘once, and hove will be again, in your life and mime, our common coantry. Whether tho sedative effect of the mineral waters, eon- joined with tho romarkably pure air of Aix, and the general rational lite which I lead here, predispose ine to take amore hopeful view of the future, I cannot derer- mine; but the fact : omaing that I now believe thai | can pierce the present gloom. ‘As yoware aware, I have been chief of croakers (and biindest, foreseeing nothing but blackest ruin) ; but | de- rive positive consviation irom iudications of Northern seatiment. Under certain contingencies I think I could indicate with some precision the march of evonts, and a solntion, Of Our troubles more speedy and happy than either of us has been ont to hope. One of these contingencies is that the South shall not march on Wash- tagton. That done, ard T rojapse into my oid condition of hopeléas despandency. But should Davis’ govern- meni display the great prudence, wisdom and self-com- mand of merely strengthening their positions, repelling attacks, and proving to the world a de facto government Chink we need wor pe ir of the country, the republic, and Of Liberty. Is nceroly pray that before this you have used your great influence, With the additional weight derived from the necessarily large inanver in which Fou must be pre- sumed to consider the question from this distance, fo pres eis g-nerat policy upon the Confederate government. 1am improving bere very inuch. ‘The scenery and ex- cursious are splendid, the air of the purest, the waters efficacious and jousiy administered, and the ac- tommodations . to persuade you to spend a few Is there not weeks rquvinating previous to the serious labors: f you come Twili keep you before us in America? good company, and translate gali the French rs though they take at the ciob Ratignint ‘and other, "og. ish journals, Itake the Pennsylvania ra, and if you bring the New York along we cau read and discuss as well here as in Paris. Remembrance to friends. Yours, ke, HALDEMAN, Hon. I. B. Kine. 4 SAFE ROUTE FOR LETTERS. Consciare Usirep States, Moscow, Sept. 1, 1861. on. Brrizr Kine, of Geo. , Paris: — Dear Sin—tI am most anxious to communinate with my ancleand your friend, FrancisSorrcl, of Savannab, I beg that you will be so kind asto indicate asafechannel for so doing, and that you willfavor me with your rddreas in Paris, wheres letter may reach you, or where you will eo to call aud pay my respects when “+n roule”’” yf home the next month, beiarigs Sd 0h ‘LAXTON, ‘This may not reach youj!! " GREAT ANXIETY FOR A SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY. , Avousr 17, 1861. 1 have to thak » my dear sir, for your prompt re- ply yesterday (Wednesday) to tiny reqoest that you would indicate a safe channel of comm Savannah. I beg to inform you that I have no imme- diate necessity for writing to my uncle, but availed myself of & special excuse of no importance to learn your address without compromising myself in case of accment, ‘Concluding that this will incur no other risk than the asuai chances of the post, I write toask whether your cre- tontiais will authorize an official “demarche”’ near to this fovernment for the ition of the Souih’ I have bo add that the question of Southern is te not mily viewed with favor as opening a channel of direct and Free in'erchange of products, bui the x0 denmed crying evil of does not litate against recognition, cs with the wher Powers of Burope. 1 feel authorized, after having had two friendly conferencos with a prominent member of the Forcign Office, and one with one of the most, if not Poker hg + yt 2 pan Sorte advisers of the rereign, to give i, aa my let i Dut little hesita- tion and delay would be met with in attaining this de- sired rogult. Being ignorant, of course, of your ingtrne- tions, | can only profess my readiness, should you visit the country, to you the benefit of my sojourn here, and consequent ledgo of men and manners. 1 }; dS a yourself 8! pol reply to Northern journals, should you haya ‘any weacesor the ° tay id will furnish ith T wilt Satis Ras Be ee ts ag a a Save great eelghtell Over the Continent’ x Texpect to leave this on roule H i i i letter for a safe and useful ens v reasons, but cemain, very truly, yours, MARYLAND, THE WAY THE CONSPIRATORS WORK, Savramnen 23, 1861. Thad the ire of writit since, soe carer Poter echaeeting, you Font 00 your aver Tnow enclose to contract, ™ a4 ‘act, or rather an of submarine mine k: engage. Wor Of per the bewt : Mg od tve bent syevern onthe since for Paris, she | been summoned to that sity Lyf ye in the Emperor of the French. He CE To i not have left Paris he can be found at the Hotel Rich:liew, Rue Mardbout. T think it may be to the interest of C. 8. that you see him, and give him such advice and information as may + ¥ble him to cross the Potomac. I gave him a letter . my mother, but your counsel wiil be far more valua- Die to him. I sugested in my last the favorable reception you would probably meet with from this government. If you should authorize it, I will ascertain whether it will be advisable to make a formal demand for recognition at this moment. I think myself, with a little map@uver- ing, it would soon be granted; but this, of course, is merely an opinion, based upon unofficial conversations. I cautioned you against a Mr. M——, now in Paris. I did so on the authority of his father, who is heart and sou) with the South, Lincoln & Co. seemed determined te insult Austria. ‘The tirst appointment as Minister was politically objec- tonable; the new one will be bog” 4 80 Fell ly. Is it true—can it be possible—that Mr. Marsh visited Gari- baldi to offer him a command? If so, the cup is full to overflowing, and_the whole Ameri disgraced for- ever. ‘as the fact will reflect credit and prestige om the South, I could have wished this dameing disgrace spared the nation “and the Anglo-Sazcn name. Respectfully, yours, As there is no knowing wiiat eimergencies may ariso, to guard againgt accidents, 1 inform you that, should I have occasion to communicate anything. requiring great caution, I will write in English, but use the characters of this Janguage, which will constitute an admirable cipher. LETTER FROM CLAXTON, OF MARYLAND. "Moscow, Sept. 9, 1861, To Hon. Buruer Kino, Paris:— Duar Sim—!gnoring your address, 1 wrote a or two since directing that inquiry should be made at the Hotel de Louvre, or at the Uuited States legation (not that you are a regular visitor there). I now send this under cover to Monree & Co., Bankers, with whom perhaps you have business relations. Ishould be most happy to see you in Russia, and can assure you that you would be amply repaid for $0 long a. journey. It differs im many respects from the rest of Europo, and it would be a source of great pleasure to me to do the honors of Moscow and Bt. Petersburg to the friend of my uncle (Francis Sore, of Savannah), and of my father, the late Commodore of my uame. Respect- fully, your obedient servant, F. 8. CLAXTON, of Maryland. A VIOLENT DEFENDER OF SLAVERY. Lisnon, August 26, 1861. My Dear Sir—Dpresume you cannot have received the letter which I wrote you by General Morgan, of date.of 25th nitimo. He informs me trom Paris that you have changed your residence; that he had sent it to your new lodgings; but that, as he had not heard from you, he presumed you had not received it. Idraw the same in- ferenco from your silence to me, In that letter I requested you to return me the book I lent yoc—presuming that you had done with it, aud de- wa Reider wy preparing a public lecture or address tn vii ion of our negro which J Tung desired to delwer im London and whi ot Aone portime and useful at Tis lime. 1 justity ry on the grounds of an inferiority of race analogous to the tempo- rary inferiority of children to parents, the need of the superior white goyerument and control to the bladk race itself, tue impcssibility of the two Faces Bub- sisting together in such masses in any other rela- tion, the necessity of ils undisturbed continuance for the prosperity of the whole country and tl general good of the world, and the superiority of 1 cundition of our slaves over the lower working classes of all Europe; and 1 should not-shrink from saying all this in Exeter Hall, with hope of being reported, and at the expense of being attacked by the Times aud all the EKuropeaan press. Indeed, if 1 could at present afford it, I would go to London fer’ that expresy purpose,and { mean to do so as #0on as 1 can. The way to send the book to me is throvgh Mr. John Miller, 25 Henrictta street, Covent Garden, London. Please fend me at the same time a copy of the painphlet which Isce by the American papere you had prepared, If there are any ether printed dgcymouts which haye been isgyed by ‘the Southern Commissiofieis I should be glad tosee 5 If you have re eived any former letter you will have already understood my position in the division of the Union, The lotter I have long ago sent home for pub- lication, at the moment when aii the North seemed to rush off, in upauimous insanity, into this diaboli- cal war, and have cut me off, as I have frecly declared to ‘all my (riends, from any return to the North, even if I wore willing to live under the new political prin- ciples aud practice into which the North has been. so- diced. Yhope, wheu I am enabled by my circumstances to return at all, seme of your States will give me @ home and citizenship. ‘Through tiis extrome crisis T have stood true to my old principles aud sympathies, even when T thought myself to ste aloue. In my letter of the 23d ultimo I expressed frankly the paihful hope that the aviay whieh was then accumulated for the invesion gf, the Seah would be “tumbled back across the Potcmac,” Little did I then anticipate that the Divine justice would 30 soon, to a considerable extent, realize the hope which, heart breaking as it was, truth and the causo of justice wrung from my convictions of right. 1 now hope, as the shorteat moans of ending this vad republican and aboit- Lonist war, that yore will soon atéain recopnition frons FE rove; aud if 1 were notchained down here by the abso- Jute want of means (witieh has alone prevented mo from joing home, probably to get shot or hung as a “traitor” for the course I should there pursie), T would come.on to, Tend you such co operation towards ‘that ond as mixht be in ny power, whother with the pen or the tongue. "But I bave my wift here, some debis duc, all resources cut off, and the success of my still pending Dg Speculations in thisconntry my sole prospect, both fer the payment of thoso debts and for the supnort of my family, Ihave felt and feel very deeply this crucl compulsion, which at such a tine literally chains me down at a distance from the proper scenes of acitizen’s duty. Ihave, however, do: T could by letters for publication over my name’ w Jha ‘ont to a friend in New York, Pray let me hear from you. My address here is No. 3 Buc San ano, Litbon, Portugal. There must de sume trilling prepayment on letters from France, which you ean easily ascertain. Please show this to my old friend Dadley Mann, that he may know my sentiments, and I again subscribe myselias Tdid before, your frieud and felluw traitor, J. L: O'SULLIVAN, Hop. Tuo:. Boruzr Kise, &e., &e. A SWEARING CORRESPONDENT. Loxnon, Sept. 13, 1862. My Dear Sin—I have been wriling you (two letters)— candidly, I acknowledge—to 21 or 23 Rue a’Parthenon; did you get them? When are you coming over? Write me. Hayo made pretty gure artangoments for a vessel to go off very soon for the Confederate States. Will let you know when matu Iwaw a gontleman—Dr. Smith, of Kentucky, a prac- tising physician of eminence—here to-day, who has bim- self wriften a work on our home affairs. In the eourse of our Celebs gg ora he Se ent Raw Bet lor Ki iy, bul w his report on naval af- fairs “Ctinitod States) and bis letter Lo the Miniter, for I read the proofs here when being printed. I know, too, that he has done more than all the rest here for our cause, and I'l) be damned if I don’t preach the fact aloud when I get home again.” He has little toleration for any of the commissioners except Colonel Mann. 1am very much occupied, which, with the horrible pen and worse ink—for I write in “han ‘otel”—explains in part my brevity. I have expected you bore every day. How not? Yours, truly. W. T. BISI ion. T, Botuen Kina, Commissioner, &c., ke. EFFORTS FOR EUROPEAN INTERVENTION. Horeca, Sept. 22, 1861. Daan Sim—I much regret leaving Paris, as you are the only gentleman from the South who has effected anything for the interest, of the Confoderate States, and what you have done is much more important than you may imag- ine. You well remember that it was atthe entreaties of Michel Chevalier that you published your letter to the Minister of Commerce. Its distribution to the membors of the Senate and of the Corps Legislatif, to tue Prefets, the Chambers of Commerce, and the bankers of Paris, has had a great influence upon the establishinent of a line of steamers from France to the Confederate States, ani) has enlightened ali parties upon the affairs of the Southern Stales—a matter which was previously almost ulteriy unknown in France. ‘That is an important point pained, for those parties have a great in! ce upon the couutry at Jarge, and our document has not made merely a showy effect, but jt has done good and substantial work. I need not recall to your memory what the minister told you in we Qf the interviews you had; it was too to have forgotten it, Allow me, sit, in closing this letter, to say that I trast the Ambassador of the Confederate States will not forget the promises made by the Hon, T. Butler King to his most respectful and obedien vA oe sexbeaehin sii ‘The Hon. T. Borne Kina, T. 0. T. Y. P. Your appointment a8 representative of the Confederate States in France would bo most ble. That I know from pretty good authorities. manner you have sottled the ailairs of the French emigrants in California with M. Dillon has not been forgotten, ‘THE DESPERATE MONRY STRAITS OF THR REBELS, ‘Ma. Kina--Since we parted seen Mr. Greene. He will take no dratis on ‘all, so that my calling ou you this morning no use. Indeed, I can see no way of money here ‘but by at once ordering remittances from ; 0 mat: tor whot a man’s means be there, they are not con- sidered here, 1 been hore in several crises, Sorasdtonin,, Masebe writin, 24% baliore may never gee One oT wri }) a ve, very tI : Me CALHUUN.” yoyem 28, 1962. \ugust 27, LivERPoor, Al 1861. Sim—1 should fost greaiy oblignd tf’ you could give me ir. Butier King, of Georgia, U. 8, ROBT. Y —— Yancsy, Fsq., 16 Half Nenana tea Lope, Jt 5 Dear Sin:—J reached here thie ig Ay ta letter to Mr. Winioman still at the hotel, ha having taken rooms elsewhere. I have jut had an intery: in regard to making the " morrow the result. In ti time do not the letter of introduction to irs. Marcuard would prefer the draft to be discounted by Mr. W. Bx. [wen er} pleasure by to-morrow's mil am. yours, on. T. Boren Kina, Paris, soa Care of Brackstone Baker, Eaq., Gresham House, Old Broudl street, London, Lonpon, August 2, l. My Daan Sim: regrot to advise. you tMMtT Mie tee ‘unable 0 make the negotiation for you with Mr, Wine. He sed = desire Ww a but withont authority ftom 8 Dartner ho was unwilling to NEW YORK, SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1862. re nat PRICE THREE CENTS. assume the responsibility. 1 do mot know of any other resource excepting Messrs. Marcuard & Co.; and if Saree aay Sone about the draft being ptly mot, I should feel very unpleasantly to have thom dis- count it. Having expressed my views in the matter when in Paris, it is neediess now to repeat thom. I only trust every thing will prove satisfactory, and that you C may obtain ly relief from your embarrassment. Este er ee papers that the Emperor was not at Vichy on Thursday, having left for Chalous. Did you see him?’ T would like to know the result of the interview. From tho American. news, I suppose ere this they have had a severe engagement at ‘the Junction, and I trust the South may have obtained a glorious victory, If 30, % will serve us greatly here. ‘Trusting Imay have the pleasure of hearing from you here, 1am, dear ur, yours, truly . N. BEACH, Address, care of Brackstone Baker, Gresham House, ld Broad street, Hon. T. Burizn Kina, Paris. Panis, le July 31, 1861. ‘My Dear Sir—I cannot make out why you did not send Mr. Moore the money which is due to him. It put me in a very awkward position towards tho Atlas newspaper. ‘Mr. Moore (the English printer) threatens to take law pro- ce ihes-egaines me, which, as you may naturally sup- pO8e, would be moat un; When you made up co mind to have the pamph- let’ printed in English, I went on your behalf ‘to Galignani’s, Fer said he could not do for £5, provi tribute 30: franes (£1 40) towards ay. travelling 0: penses , 80 that the whole would come unly to £6 48., be- sides saving the trouble of sending 500 copies over to England, ‘Ou gave me 200 francs, out which 170 ieee to me for my trouble and the work I had done rr I went over to England, got your pamplet printed, took great pains about it, and I must confess that I did not expect you would let me support your expenses. In the hopes, sir, that I shall hear from’you posters of post, Tremain yours, very truly, MITCHELL. 12 Ruz VuEpo, A SECESH BRITISH CONSUL. (Extract. Hass a, Jan. 10, 1862. Messrs. A. A, Nevis & Co., New Orleans:— Running oat from a Southern port: is quite a different thing to going in. On the 2d January I received your letter dated November the. 9th, with a press copy of another. The other letters weich’ you mention have not come to hands. Ag to Mr. Langrauis, I should prefer stopping with lim. He is always ready to assist mo in anything I wish, and is @ thorough gentleman. A great thing for mo, too, is that he speaks fluently German, but when I have anything particular, Igo to my Consul, T. Crawford, Esq.,@ thorough Southerner, and polite and obliging to anybody. Your most obediout servant. ‘HL P. SYELHQUAR. Havana, Jan. 10, 1862. T leave this afternoon for Nassau, in the schooner J. ‘Tunes, to procure a register for the General Miramon, which the English Consul says can be done without tak- ing the ship there; dua Mv. Fraira thinks that it is much Jess expense than ‘to take in our Carg0 lore ana there for our papers, and in all probability will b find some articles theré that cannot be had): and likewise save time. Yours, very respectfully. B J. JOHNSON. J. L. Macavry, New Orleans, La. LETTER TO EARL RUSSELL. Havana, Cena, Dec. 6, 1861. My Lorp—The uniform success which has attended the arms of the Confederate States of America, must, I ‘should suppose, be suilicient evidence to the world of their ability to maiutain tho independence thoy haye de- clared, Assuming that to be an accomplished fact, it follows, as a matter of course, that the ustal diplomatic intercourse between nations will soon be estab!ished be- tween them and the great Powe.s of Europe, It is quite natural, therefore, that a people thus coming fresh into the family of nations should feel some anxiety respecting the agents to be selected for the purpore oj conducting that interovurge. rh, ‘Where are no two nations whoso material interests, point to & closer alliance shan those of Great Britain and he Confederate States. It is in this view I presume to address to your lordsbip this note, and to solieit your favorable consideration ef the snggestion 1 am about ‘to make. Her Britannic Majesty’s ConsutGeneral in Cuba has been long and wnost fevorably known to the mercantile com nunity of theConfederate Stites. The great cour- tesy and intelligence of Mr, Crawiord im the perform- ance of his official duties, bis uniform kindsees and hospitality ia porsenal intercourse, have endeared bim to all who Lave had (he pleasure of his acquaintance. I therefore bee eave to assure your lordalup, most re- Spectfuliy, that her Majesty’s government could not select a mere acceptabie person to be Ler Majesty's minister to reside near the government of the Coniederaie staves. I have tho honor to be your lordship’s most obedient ser- vant, 1. BUTLER KING, Commissioner from Georgia, C.S, A. To the Right Hon, Ear] Russet, &c, THE GREAT GEORGIA MOVEMENT. Macon, Jan. 3, 1860, 1y Dean Sm—I havo duly received your totter of this date, jataraay me ht ppointineut andof yoorearly departure f rope, usking me to prepare the way in this country aud in Europe among the friends of the Georgia movement, 1 will do #0 with great pleasnre, and you may rest assured I will do my best, for f feel that on your mission depends the great question of ways and means for the South—a question far more im- portant thay mere force. Onr trade and industry must be protected from ruin and our cotton from injury on (he high seas. 1 will pack up and: start for Washington immedintelyto-night. By the 12th, or 15th I wil brave the way cleared jn Washington with the fovelgn lega- tions. Your Governor has struck the true blow for Southern independence, abu your mission becomes one of immeuse importance. Ihave the h nor to be, yours, faithfally ; C. G. BAYLOR, ‘Yo Hon. T. Buuem Kuna, &e., &e., Macon, Ga. COMMENTS ON MR. LINCOLN’S MESSAGE. Macox, Marvh 5, 1861, Mr. Kine—Deran Sin—I enclose you a priuted letter of Governor Johuson, written some time sinc: ject of Brunswick and its prospects, which may possibly ‘be of 86 to You On accyuDe Of the vilicial position ocoH- ied by him. Nothing pew. Most people read Lincoln's maugural as a ‘no fight’? measure, « cnss”? whether it is or no. Yours, 1. FE. COCHRAN. ‘Think I shall be down about Sunday or Monday. PREMEDITATED REBELLION, {Private and Confidential] New Yous, April 10, 1881. Hon. T. Better KiNG, Paris: — Deak Sin—Yours of the 25th ultimo, from Loudon, reached me yesterday. Yu have no doubt rece ved Mr. J. W. Huil’s letters, directed care American Mivister, Paris. Mr. Day bas been here ® few days, but has re turned. He wrote you at the Clarendon, London. Ry this time you will have made up yvur mind whether or not Mr, Hull has beeu successful, and whether his banik- ers can or will go on with the railroad aud land, on our plan. If yes, then Iam roady to go with the agents and show them the whole matter. If the contrary, them comes the tug and trial. Then I believe the whois thing Fests with you And myself, Others may advise, bat how and where to find the men to go into it and stick to it until we are successful is the question to decide. Mr. Hull has other important matters of b's own that absorbe bis mind, and he may or may not be necessa:y to carry the matter out. You must be the judge. If he iv noi of service, the division would be between four instead of five. As you decide 01 will be governed. Iwill join ‘ou When you say 80 to me and Messrs. Day and mm. They (Messrs. D. and aa Fyne and my- self, are the only ones that contro! the land and road. If Mr, Hull has, or can negotiate the matter, of course we want him. If he cannot, why divide with him. ‘This day Fort Sumter will be atacked, and before this Pickens—then my the ate Stott ell rush together , a separation of course follow, add the con- nar ackxowledged; then. capital will follow, and we ‘can carry our plans. 1 have; enlisted in this matter with a will and determination that knows no tiring. You and myself aro the only ones that take that deter. mined and coniident view of it, Yours, ei i Let me know where to direct letters to you, aud write me often. J, PRELIMINARY AGENCIES IN BUROPE. (Confldential.} » April 27, (Brvseres., 1861. Hox. T. B. Kinc—Drar Sm—I have been on the Con- tinent, and opera'ing for our commercial since last Jung, and | have spent over $1,000. entirely out of money, and cannot move until 1 get relieved from and I fear, under the circum: stanides, I may not get any in thme to answer immediate demands. Id be exceedingly mortifying to mo, and our nationality might suller ing my condition here. € z 8 s = ges » It necessary for me to go itilo explanations on this sub- fet Tam cortain you can appreciate my foolings. Asa Southerner must mainiain hie T have to ask your assistance. 1 wish to sels, Ihave answer. [have written in the; terms about you to the Duke of Brabant and M. 1 |, after ‘mute om all that. by ‘thing Belgian people mia) them; they are all ginm, with the duke, M. Poncelet, and others, will help me to serve you. When do you come back? See M. Poncelet and any Belgian people as often as you can. Very truly, yours, E. DE BELLOT DE MINIERES. § Rue d’Antin, Paris. PREPARATION OF MAPS AND DIAGRAMS, Frupay, June 2, 1861. Captain de Russei],who has just returned {rom the South on a mission for the government, is,1 am told, strongly iuclined in favor of tie confederates. He will be most happy to receive us Sunday morniug betwoen 10 and 12 o'clock. Wore it possible for you to get your maps, especially that of Brunswick harbor, and the report made upon it from Morney’s, it would be we!l to do so, so as to lay the whole matter before him, and get him, when he reports to the , to mention it'as the best one, which he will ‘of course do when onlightened, his statemout coi robora- ting the previous one: tho whole matter would then ran smooth and fast. My best regards, P. PICQUET DU BELLY. WHAT THEY EXPECTED FROM THE TRENT AFFAIR. Monreal, Thorsday, June 27, 1861. My Dear Mr. Kivo—Atter much peril in tho ico, ut | otherwise an agre@able passage, f arrivod yesterday Quebec, and thence last evening to this piace. great relief and pleasure | met hore Mr. D. F. Bri:b! Norfolk, Virginia, who brings me late tidings of be Oy were, thank God, well ten days ago. Brisbie gocs out, as you dil, with the confidence of his State, and with not altogethor dissimilar views. T beg to commend him to you most cordially asa goutle- man worthy in all respects of your confidence, conte. renco and personal esteem. By the way, as} have writ ‘ten thus much, I reeoilect that he told me he was ac. qnainted with you, and I willouly add, therefore, that Mr. Brisbie is a member of the Virginia Legis'ature and one of the most active and intellijent pomotars of di recttrade in our State, 1 have told bim of your tremen- dous pamphlet, and] have takeu the liberty to promise him that you would read it to bin, He will take to you ‘most interesting intelligence from the South. We have whipped the scoundrels in three instances, and, what is workefor them though better for us, we have proved alveady their utter incficiency to cope with us, Not the Teast gratifying element is the threatening England and. the United States, or rather the rotten government at Washington, God gran! tha: ¢ may bad t a rupture, and that “Joln Bull? may ade sky high. If he does this! will forgiv his sell-conceit, arrogance and hollow philan If 1 find an opportunity I will write you after m~ arri- val !n Richmond. Till the and always with high respect and cstoem, your sin friend, BEV. TUCKER. N. B.—The government is at Richmond, and | shail not have to go to Montgomery. If your sons happen to be there I will see them at once, and be kind to them. B. '. THE EXPECTED SECESSION OF WESTERN STATFS. Horer Rovare, Dierre, thursday. My Drar Mr. K1nc—I was very glad to hear from you and toread the good news in the papers. I ean do no- thing avont the Zines, except point out to you that you had batter visit the Zine,’ correspondent in Paris, No. 2 Bag Tapetouier- 1 eeve you a letter to him, if you remem- You must allow that all my predictions have verified, it will, 1 thmk, be all over in January e t; only, I wish they would take Washington: but I Suppose they wish to make sure of Missouri, Kentucky and Tennesse first, and in that they are right. ZF should not wonder if the Western States secede. ameethat ‘* Maine” joins Canada. Did you leave your letter with Sir C. ‘Wood? Yours truly, F. PEIRSE. NEWS FROM GEN. BANKS’ CORPS. The Rebel Jackson and His Army Re- treating ‘Towards Gordonsville. Camp Naar Spanta, Va., April 25, 1862. Several deserters and refugees corroborate previous reporta that Jackson, aftor dyjag from our advancing column on Friday last, pushed forward lo a point. one mile north of Harrisonburg, where a turnpike branches to the left, passing MeGaughoystowa, on the south fork of tne Shenandoah and (he Blue Ridge, and ruuning thence to Gordonevilie. Jackson's wagon train had been pushed towards Staunton; but, Dearing that that town was jn possession of the Union troops, he remanded it to Harri- Atan early hour on Sagurday morning Jackson, with his whole force and traia, took the Gordonsyille turnpike, and at latestaccounts had reached MeGaugheys- town. On Saturday night a squadron of the First Vermont cavalry, while scouting the Suray road beyond Massa” metten Mountain, fell in with @ body of the enemy’s ca- valry. A skirmish evsued, resulting in tne capture of seven of the enemy and eleven of their horses. None of ow men were hurt; but a lieutenant had his horse shot under him. ‘The Paymaster of the Vermont cavalyy arrived at cam) yesterday, to the great delight of the Green Moua- tain Boys. A train, containing shoes, stockings, &c., for General Williams’ division, reached Mount Jackson on Friday, ‘Vhey wil! bo distributed to-day, The stone turnpikes of this region are very desiructivo to shoes. ‘The weather since Friday has been very incloment, owing to a yrovailing northeaster, the dampness penetra. Uing’tents and clothing, and chilling the bodies of the men. hore are loud calls for the restoration of the whiskey ration The inhabitants of this lovely and férvilo valley, al- though they gave an almost unanimous vote for seces- sion, now ieerely regret it, and appoar woll pleased i the bevief (ut the war in Virginia is nearly at an end, Fresh mexts and breadstuffs abound in this sec. tion, and the owners are not disposed to conceal or spirit them away beyond our reach. ‘The vebel Jackson's retreat from this place had & beneficial effect on tho volunteers and drafted mon from Rockinghom and the — surrounding counties. Large nunibers of them daily come into ovr Tues and deliver themselves up. It ie stated that hupveds of thom are now in the Massametten Mountains, hiding ‘rom Ashby’s scouts, only awaiting an opportunity fo escape and claim protection from Gen, Banke, One who camein yesterday reported that he found a cavea few miles hence, where were concealed sixteen refugees aud deserters, who will probably come into town to-day A portion of Ashby’scavairy are scouring both sides of the mountain near Harrisonburg, watching our move. ments and enteavoring to cateh deserters. The main body, however, are believed to have gone with Jackson, whorever he way be. ‘The refigecs and deserters are turned over to Lieuten- ant Colonel Batchelder 's (Provost Marshal) department, and examined by Colonel Clark, of General Banks? staff. Dr. Baxter, late Assistant Surgeon of the Wisconsin Third, has beew appointed Medionl Parvoyor for this do- partment, and is temporarily stationed at Strasburg. It ig a fact worthy of notice that the rebel he* pitals are models of comfort, convenience and cloanliness. At Mount Jackson three large two story frome buildings have been recently constructed on the most approved plan, being Inthed and plastered and divided into ap- propriate wards. The ceilings are high and the ventily: tion perfect. They are sufficient to accommodate six hundred patients, and will be occupied by our sick. ‘Wagows are actively collecting forage aud other sup- plies, which are more abundant here than (hey were in Shenandoeh and Frederick counties. A Union iiostage, who escaped from Jackson on Satur. doy morning, reports his force at that timo six miles east of Harrisonburg, which place be left in a porfect panic. ‘The Union hostages taken by Jackson from Winchester and the valley—many of whom are sixty years old and upwards, sick and crippled—were barbarously compelled to march on foot behind the train, up hijl and down, Ubrough mad and creeks, in some cases falling down from sheer exhaustion. This act bas caused great in- dignation in our army, and loud cries are made for re. taliation upon prominent secessionists hereabouts. BRooxiys Acapemy of Mvsw.—The opera season, if a eearop it can be called which was limited to a few night, closed on Saturday with the‘ Figlia di Reggimonto.”’ The cast was the game as on the occasion of its representation jt New Yorke, the principal revs being sustained by Kel 10gg, Brignoli dnd SGsini. The house was but an indiffor. ext one, considering that thie was tho last night on which opera will be played for some months. We have but lite to add to what we have already said respect- {9g Mico Kellogg's impersonation of Maria. She sang ‘well, but was wanting in the entrain which we look for in the vivandiere, The meagroness of the role of Tonio ‘was not compensated for by the introduction of tho ro- manga from the Lombardi,” which Brignoli, to the great disappointment of many, omitted on vhis o¢casion. usin! was in Batter voir, and played Sulpizio with his usual reveling Bucyasoy of spirits. In the finale of the third act great uncertainty was observable betwoon tho orchestra and the singers, and in some other respects the opera was not as well performed af on the first night. ‘This representation, as we have stated, cleses the present season, it nob Being Mr. Grau’s intention to give opera again, in oittier New York or Brooklyn, until the fall, ‘To-morrow the troupe leave for Albany, where they per- form in the evening. IMPORTANT FROM YORKTOWN. The Town Shetlet by a Union Gunboat— Cannonading Along the Whole Line of Works, &c. Berorr Yorxtown, April 25, 1862. The prineipal event yesterday worth mentioning was the shelling of Yorktown by one of the gunboats. She moyed up to the mouth of Wormley’s creek during the morning, opening # well directed fire on their works, which was promptly answered by tho rebels. ‘The boat then [ell back a distance of three miles from Yorktown, when she again opened fire, the shells ex- ploding each time within tho enemy’s works, but ob- taining no respons», A A fow shots were fired during the day along the whole line, to keep the rebels from strengthening their works. No one was injured. It ia raining again this morning; but the indications are that. he weather will goon clear up. The vbjoct of the tlag of truce sent to the enemy's line on Tuesday, by order of, eral MeCiclian, was for the purpose of effecting an exchauge of four rebel prisoners for a similar number of our wounded in their hands, in order that they might be better cared for. The answi showed that they were disposed to comply with the General's request; but the wounded had been sent to Richmond. ‘The Adva o Young’s Mill. GENERAL PD SON'S OFFICIAL REPORT. Hevpuarsens Tarp Bricape, Sairn’s Division, Camp Near Lug’s Mint, Warwick River, V April 12, 1862. D. Carne, Assisiant Adjutant General:— Having been directed by the General commanding jou to furnish a report of the operations of my ie from the 5th inst. to the present timo, I respect fully state as follows:— The advance of the division fe rigade, the Sev x being deployed as a tha section of Kennedy's batt following the road. ‘Tho mel R. ¥, Taylor, Seventy-se wv York Voluntoers, Colonel McKean, aud the Forty-ninth New York, Licutenant Colonel Alberger, in the order named, moving in rear of this advance fa column. ‘About four miles from Young’s Mill, the enemy’s pickets were driven in,’ sional shots with our skirmis! ind a mite farther on, throngh dense woods, we came in sight of an open space ot the position of the enemy, a line of earthworks in our front. The Seventh Maine, as skirmishers, were halted in the edge of the woods,about nine hundred and fifty yards from the works, the section of artillery placed in battery, and the Thirty-third, Soventy-seventh and Yorty-hinth New York State Volunteers formed rapidly fn line uder the f;¢ of the enemy’s shell and canister ‘Lhe left of the Seventh Maine were in an exposed posi- tion, being about Ove hundred yards from the small work, bat partly concealed by the woods, Whoeter’s bat- ry, which followed my brigade, caine into position on thé Fizte and left of our road, and opened on the enomy. My Aid-de-Cainp, Tieutenent’ Long. of the Thirty-third New York, who had climbed a tree for Observation upou our oft, reporting to me that two regiments were moving down upon our left flank, lieutenant Colonel Aiberger, For- ty-ninth New York, was thrown aback at an obtuse angle with the rest of my line to meet their intentions, With these disporals we awaited the arrival and recounoissance of Genera! Smith. The troops of my brigade maintained their postion a5 above stated until seven P. M. of the evoning of the — they Were withdrawn about one mile further in the rear, My casunities are as follows:— Apri. 5.—One private of the Seventh Maine and one of the Forty-niuth Now York Volunteers, killed, and two privates of the Seventh Maine and ono of the Forty-ninth Now York, wounded. Avni 6.—Three privates of the Forty-ninth Now York wounded severely; one officer, Lieutenant George Gale, of the Thirty third New York, seriously wounded ; one of the Seventy seventh seriously wounded. ‘Avzut 7.—One private of the Seventh Maine seriously ‘wounde'l; our of (he Scventy seventh seriously wounded. APKiL 8.—Ono private wounded, Thirty-tnird New York Volunteers, ‘APRIL H1.—One corporal, Seventh Maino, killod, and ‘one private wounded. The Yorty-niath regiment end a company of the | Miirty-third New York, tho jatter under command of Livut, Col. Coming, were much exposed to the fire of the cnemy’s Fille pits while wo lay in position. Iregret to state that Lioat. Swen, Company A, and bugler Grown, Couipany D, enth Maine Vo.unteors, were captured by the enomy on tie Sth inst., being sepa- rated from their commard by a swamp, while skir- mishing. n me area th . I desire to, bning’spenially to the notice of tho Goneral the‘erecetulness, Sbediente nnd’ fortivade of the regi: mosts of my brignie—lying, as they did, for fitty- four hous tinder the el6s0 artillery tire of the enemy, 8 expose:( tog violent storm, without an oppor- tunity of exchanging # shot, except from light field pieces, and bearing—some regiments of it—thirly-six hours duty'as skirmishers to the front, and willing for more. 1 think the General commanding the division may well bo roud of thom as lam, and trust to the successful ex- {bition of, their other suldierly qualities when we mect the enouny closer. Theve no distiiction to make among the regiments of my brigade. The duties of some were necessarily more arduons than those of other=, and Jed them into more ex- posed positions; but, when’ all behaved alike with the greatest coolness, gallantry, obedience and fortitnde, they ave all equally descrving of my warmest gratitude andeon- fideuce, and f desir #0 to present themto the Command- ing General, Tam, sir, yonr most obediont sorvant, J. W. DAVIDSON, Brigadier General, NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Additional Particulars of the Fight at South Mills, N. C.—Arrival of Wounded Union Soldiers, &e., &e. Fonrans Mowror, April 25, 1862. A schooner was overhauled at eight o’clock this morn- jag by the steam gunboat Cohasset, on suspicion of an attempt to run the blockade and enter the Klizabeth river. The ain was taken On board the Minnesota, and stated he was bound for Hatteras Inlet. He bad a cargo of beef and pork, &c. His papers were taken from. him. A flag of trace to-day returned with the schooner Mis- siesipp!, which brought down from Norfolk yesterday seventeen Union prisoners, wounded at the battle of South Mills, the location of the engagement of last Saturday, previously reported. ‘The Union troops consisted of parts of five regiments— the Twenty-first Massachusetts, the Fifty-first Pennsylva- nia, (ho Ninth Now York, the Kighty-ninth New York and the Sixth New Hampshire, ander the command of Goneral Ro, numbering five or six hundredmon. They lauded palow Elizabeth City snd saarched up to the caual without opposition. Tho object of the movement was to break np the locks. The engagement took place dwring the afternoon, and the rebols were driven from the field. Late in the evening it was known that the rebeis were receiving reinforcements, and General Reno retired during thebight. No trangportation baying been provided for the woupded, they were left in a temporary hospital, and Assistant Surgeon Warren, of tho Tyenty-first Massacha- aotts, was detailed to remain with them Soveral others, who were only slightly wounded, left with the other troops; among them Col. [awkins, wounded in the Jeft breast or shoulder, ‘Yh wounded man, on (heir arrival here, were taken to the genera! hospital, and proporly cared for. ‘They complain that while they were in the hands of the enemy they did not have enough to eat, but were othorwisd properly taken care of. ‘The following are the names of the wounded — Lieutenant Lowis Hallman, Fifty-first Pounsylyania, Co, D, in the left thigh. John Dunn, Twonty-irst Massachusetts, Co. B, in the left leg. bh F. E. Barker, Twenty-Oret Massachusetts, Co. C, in the right shoulder. : ‘W. W. Done, Twenty-first Massachusetts, Co. C, im the forenead. Z Jos. B. Brown, Twenty-first Maseachusetis,Co.G, in the right thigh. ‘Choa, A. Walter, Ninth New York, Co. A, in the right hu. “y Ma, Gortehyen, tint New York, Co. B, in tho right lag (amputated). John Curtin, Ninth New York, Co. B, in the left arm (amputated). J. J. Kelly, Ninth New York, Co. E, to the right side. 6. W. Wileox, Ninth New York, Co. F, in the face. Aloxander Derney, Ninth New York, Co, If, in the left arm. ‘Avril Horrig, Bighty-ainth New York, Co. A, in the right wrist. Jacod Laning, Fifty-iret Pennsylvania, Co. A, in the lower jaw. Joe. H. Searfrase, Fifty-firet Pennsylvania, Co. A, in tho right ankle. Benj. Hovely, Fifly-first Pennsylvania, Co. B, in the int side. ieriball Custer, Fifty-first Pennsylvania, Co. C, in the stomach. Jacob S. Buskirk, Fitty-frst Pennsylvania, Co. H, inthe Jeftarm. Assistant Surgeon Warren, of the Twenty-first Masen- chusetts, detuiled to attend the wounded, accompanied the party, Barnmors, April 26, 1862. Captain W.M, Bartlett, acting Lieutenant Colonel of the Twentieth Massachusetts regiment, was shot beforo Yorktown on Wednesday, and has had his left lez ampu- tated. He came to Baltimore this morning, and is doing HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS, Battle Between the Advanced Guards of the Hostile Armies Wear Corinth. The Rebels Defeated and Driven Back to their Intrenchments. General Halleck Pushing His Entire Army Vigovously Forward. Supposed Evacuation of Corinth by the Enemy Death of Major General C. F. Smith, Kee * Kees Kee Sr. Louis, April 26, 1862. A special despatch to the Missouri Democrat, dated Cairo, to-day, says:— Passengers who reached here this morning on the steamer N. W. Thomas, which left Pittsburg Landing on Thursday night, bring the highly im- portant intelligence that an engagement took place on Thursday between the advance guards of the national and rebel armies; that the rebels were driven back towards Corinth, and that Generat Halleck was pushing his whole army vigorously forward. Cricaco, April 26, 1862. A special despatch from Cairo says that a recon- noissance was made towards Corinth on Thursday, and whemnine miles out they surprised a rebel camp, and advanced to Pea Ridge, within sixmiles of Corinth. They remained from eleven o’clock in the morning until three o’clock in the afternoon, but no signs of the enemy were seen, Mr. Stevenson, of Danville, Til., who accom- panied the reconnojssauce, heard the constant rattle of cars and sounding of steam whistles towards Memphis, and thns got the impresson that the rebels were evacuating Corinth for Memphis. Pirrssure Lanprne, April 25, i Via Lovisvinie,"A pri! 26, 1862. Major General ©. F. Smith died at Savan- nah, Tennessee, at four o'clock this after- noon, of dysentery. He was takeu wick shortly after the occupation of Savannah by the forces under him, and has been’ suffering and sink- ing slowly for some week: though his condition was not thought to be dangerous until the past week. His family have been notified of his death, and are on their way to Savannah. General T. H. Sherman arrived here yesterday. IMPORTANT FROM ALABAMA, The Bear Creek Bridge, at the Crossing of the Memphis and Charieston Rail- road, Destroyed. i . Wasurwaton, April 26, 1862. ‘The Navy Dopartment has received dexpatchies from Commodore Foote, enclosing @ report frem Lieutenant Commanding Gwin, dated the 14th inst., in which he says:— ‘The Tyler and Lexington convoyed two transports, con- taining two thousand troops, infantry ana cavalry, under command of General Sherman, to Chickasaw, Alabama, whero they disembarked,and proceeded rapidly to Bear Croek Bridge, at the crossing of the Memphis and (harles~ ton Railroad, for the purpose of destroying it and as much of the trestle work as they could find. ‘Tho expedition was entirely successful, Tho bridge,con- sisting of two spans of one hundred and ten fect each, was completely destroyed—that is, tho superstructare—to- gether with some five hundred feet of trestic work and half a mile of telegraph line. The rebels made a feeble restetance to our cavalry, one hundred and twenty in number, but soon hastily retreated, losing four killed. Our loss none, THE EXPEDITION TO NEW ORLEANS. The Siege of Fort Jackson—The Blockade of the Mississippi Run by a Union Gunboat. Wasuincron, April 26, 1862. Adespatch received at the War Department to-day from Fortress Monroe saysa Richmond despatch of the 25th states that a federal gunboat had succeeded in passing Fort Jackgon, below New Orleans; but the rebele add they regard it of” little importance, as they have other defences to be depended upon. Boston, April 26, 1962. ‘A Ship Island letter of tho 6th inst. states that Gen. Williams’ brigade loft thero on the 24 instant for Ne Orleans. News from Ship Island. Bowron, April 26, 1862. Arrived, ship Black Prince, from Ship Island ou the 6th, via Havana on the 15th inst. ‘ Left at Ship Island ships Great Ropublie, from Port- land; Parliament, from Boston, and Wostern Empire, from do, Both the latter ships landed their cargoes, consisting of horses, in good order. Also loft at Ship Island the ships Kliza and Ella, from Poston; bark Wild Gazelle, from do. Also in port ships peeved nges x a W. Farley, Undaunted and North America, ‘The Associated Press of the State." Naw Yoax, April ae ag A jal meeting of the Associated Press of Btate ot Now York wih be held at Boggs’ Hotel, Utica, om Monday, the 28th inst,, at two P.M. Every member should bo present, ae business of vital importance wild be submitted to the meeting. J. ©. CUYLER, President of the Association. inde were ‘Thirteenth sirect on Tuesday, it appears, when varrel arose, and some blows wore struck. SANE" getting’ rather the worst of the encounter, drew a pen taire ‘and stabbed his adversary in the yseverige the intestines. The injured lad was taken to the res: ce of his parents, and attended by a jcian, but medic ! aid of little avail. Peri. itis ensued very soon riday the sufferer ated. The tthe youthful assailant, wi t for his bat ok police were wnab! to etteot bis 4 H ‘the Coroner isnued a lant evening the s