The New York Herald Newspaper, June 12, 1862, Page 2

% a — cena nce disabiod guns and a pilo of burning cotton. On the sum- | mit of the bluff are extensive field works, similar to these at Fort Pillow, most of them erected in 1861, and evi- dently designed for resisting a laud attack, In « long subterranean passage were several openings to thegur- face, at one of which your correspondent found several | soldiers grouped, greatly amused at the echo of their wolves as they shouted down the aperture, Fort Run- olph is a strong natural position, but was of no in- portance to the rebels, Fort Pillow being evacuated. It is the first point on the Mississipp) that was ‘ortified after the outbreak of the rebellion, some of the works being constructed more than a year sincg. It is the first high ground above Memphis, sixty-five miles below, all tho intervening count y being ‘tow bottom land and swamps, liable to overtlow during the period of floods on the Mississipp!, Cotton is the only product of this low country, and the plantations scatter od along the river, ‘and euvironed with groves of the rich green foliage of a Southern climate, presents highly picturesque appear- ance, Memruis, Tenn., June 6, 1862, SMOKE OF TUK BURNING COTTON. ‘As the fleet steamed slowly down the river the smoke of burning cotton was rising in all directions. Several plantations were passed where the torch had just been appited to the cotton jiled on the banks in full view of the passing boats. At Randolph a magazine, constructed of several layers of cotton bales, had been fired a fow hours previous to our arrival, and its ruins were still g0'cing. The gunboats took the lead in the advance upon Memphis, followed closely by the little tugs, and at a more sxfe distance by the transports. The rear was Drought up by the stoumers G. W. Graham ‘and Henry Von Phul, towing a large wharf boat between them, the three crafts being laden with infantry—the Forty-third aud Forty-sixth Indiana regiments, under command of Golonol Fitch, of the latter regiment. The attention of ‘all on board the fleet was attracted by frequent bales of cotton floating in the s:: eam, and by the numerous white flecks of the same material, which made a strikyng con- trast to the chooolate-colored water of the Mississippi. People could frequently be seen standing on the banks ‘and gazing sulleuly on our fleet as it passed. CAVTURE OF A REBEL BOAT. : On the afternoon of Thu'sday a large side-wheel steam” or was seen ag the forexost of our boats roundel a point. It was useless for the unwieldy gun- Doats to attempt pursuit, but a boat howitzer was ‘hastily placed on board the tug Spitfre and manned by Lieutenant Bishop and gun crew number ten from the Benton. Captain Sprope, of tho tug, put on all steam ‘and speedily lessened the distance between the Spitfire agd the rebel transpert. The latter attempted to escape ‘By takivg the chute bebind Island No. 37, but Captain Bprope followed the main channel and came out at the lowest end of the island, little ahead. Soon as those ‘on board the transport perccived this movement, they ran their boat ashore and abandoned her, making good use of their heels in escaping to the dense cottonwood forest on the shore. Lieutenant Bishop boarded his prize, which proved to be the Sovereign, an old boat formerly in the St. Louis and New Orleans trade, but during the Inst year used as a transport by the rebel government. A prize crew was at once placed 02 Loard,and the So- vercign became @ part of the Usion fleet. ‘MEMPHIS IN SIGHT. About sunset of the Sth, as the fleet rounded “ Paddy's Hen and Chickens’=a group of smal! seven mifs north of Mempnis—those who wore iooking down the river caught sight of the third Chickasaw biud ani the rebellious city that crowed its height and slope. A dim baze hung over Memphis, through which the cupolas crowning its public buildings could be seen like the minarets of St. Sophia as Con™ stantinople is approached by the voyager on the Golden Horn. The outline of the huge blocks and warehouses could be discovered with difficulty, and those near the levee bore some resemblance to the batteries that do- fended the base of the bluff at Fort Pillow. With a glass @ few flags could be seen floating over various parts of the city, aud though it was impossible to define them the inference was natural that they were of the three- barred variety. It was too late to advance that evening ‘to Memphis in case it should be necessary to engage the rebel gunboats or any infantry that might be protecting the town. Our gunbosts accordingly anchored in the Stream as is their custom, while the transports, rams and mortar boats tied up to the Arkansas shore and ‘waited for the following dawn. ‘TEE PLXET MOVING DOWN THE RIVER. At daylight this morning the gunboats tripped anchor ‘and s'‘owly steamed, or rather backed, down the river till they were within three miles of Memphis. The rebel fleet grag perceived iying on the Arkansas shore, opposite Memphis, with steam up, ready to move at any moment. it was Commodore Davis’ inteation not to open battle uptil the men had taken their breakfast, and, in accord- ance with this design, he signalled his fleet to hult, and afew moments later gave additional orddrs for tha boits to move up the river. As s00n as the rebels perceived our fleet they at once steamed out iuto the river and formed in ie flagship taking the coutre, a Hittle in advance of the others. When Commodore Davis balted and started up stream the rebel fleet advanced to ‘meet nim, and the prospect of battle was bailed with de- light by all on board. THR ORCANIEATION OF THE CONTENDING FLEETS. fhe rebel fleet consisted of the General Van Dorn (fiag “ ghip), General Price, General Bragg, General Lovet, Little Rebel, Jeff. Thompson, Sumter and Generai Beau- regard—all of them being hybrids between rams and gunboats, strengthened for use as rams,and mounted _yrith guns for engaging the enemy im the ordinary man- cas? of naval encounters, The Little Revel was for merly a Now Cricads ‘owboat, and was armed with two short thirty-two pound guns. The Genera! Bragg was once @ coasting stoamer in the Now Orleans and Galves- ton trade, and in general appearance resembles the boats: of the Stonington or Fall River lives, ca-rying @ walking ‘beam and low pressure engines. She is smaller than the Plymouth Rock, bat hasa genera] appearance to that boat. When in her original mercantile pursuits she ‘was known as the Mexico. The remainder of the rebel ‘Motilla were most of them old coasting or New Orleans boats, with one or two exceptions, authorities differing as to which of them wore constructed for war purposes. Several wére covered with railroad iron, bat eons were a!l mounted en barbelte, on forwatd or deck , and not protected by casemates. The entire fleet was commanded by Commodore Edward Montgomery, formerly a steamboat captain in the river trade. The Union fleet consisted of the following boats and com- manders:— Benton—Captain Phelos. Carondelet—(antain Walke, . Louis—Lieutenant Commanding McGonigie. iaville—Captain Dove. ‘Cairo—Lientenant Bryant. ‘The entire fleet was in command of Commodore aries H. Davis, who recently succeeded Com! tmmodore Foote, om account of the iliness of the “stter oficer. The Union ram fleet consisted of the boats Monarch, Queen of the West, Lioness, Swit- zerland, Mingo, Lancaster No. 3, Fulton, Hrroet and ‘Samson. They were formerly Pittsburg towbeats, and were strengthened and fitted with iron prows for runsing down th» rebel boats. They were in command of Colonel El let, the engineer who constructed the Niagara Suspen. sion bridge, and were fitted up under his immediate su- Pervision. Government had adopted them and was to pay for them in case they accomplished the end desired. ‘Tho result of to-day’s operations shows them to be a com: plete success. But two of them wore engaged in the attic, a third that attempted to take part in the affair, Josing hor rudder before thescene of action. The con. trol of the rams was entirely Independent of that of the gunboats, a6 also was that of the infantry, none of the three commanders being responsible to either of the others. OPENING OF THR ACTIN. As the two battle lines of gunboats moved slowly up ‘the stream, the rebels in pursuit of their foes, Com. modere Davis, soving the enemy's willingness to fight, concluded to commence the action at once, and either whip or be whipped before proak- fast, Accordingly he signalled for only suf ficient steam to bd kept on to stem the current, and ‘awaited the approach of his antagonists, Whon the tat. ter reached the mouth of Woif river, at the northern ex. tremity of the biuffon which Memphis stands, the Little Rebel lot fy @ shot at the Benton, which passed over that boat and fell into the river half @ mile beyond. The two Jinos were then about three-fourths of a mile apart, the Union boats lying in the order given @bove, the Beaton ‘near the Tennoasee, and the Cairo near the Arkansas shore. Taree guns were fired by the rebels before wo replied, the first anawering shot boing made by the Cairo, and the other boats following immediately. A brisk fire wm then kept ap for about fifteen Toinutes, both parties Siopping their engines and allowing the boats to drop dvwn with the current, WRARING ROT ND, ‘The storm guns of the Yaion boats wore two to number, NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1862—TRIPLE SHEET, . 80 that from the dva boats there were ten guns firing As | fast as possible. As there are three guns on the bow of each buat, and as the iry plating ismuch thicker there than at the stera, Commodore Davia, at the end of iitoem aminutes, gave orders for tho boats to around and head down the stroam. Wiop Wheeled about each boas discharged its guns us fast as they were brought range. When the boats had taken their now pos tion they renewed their fire, The distance at which the action commenced had been shortened somewhat ant the boats were within less than half a mile of eich other Up to this time no damage had beon caused either by the Union or rebel guus. A few shots from thedatier fell quite mear the Benton and Cairo, and one sholl struck the water less then “ten feet im front of the tug Jessie, in which an anxious journatist had enscouced.bimsel!. The spray was throwu completely over the party in the tug, ‘but no one was injured, ‘THE RAMS GOING IN. At the time tho action opened the rams Movarch and Q:een of the West were lying at che Ark,usas shore, aboot half a mile in rear of our line of battle. They had ona full head of steam, and at the moment signal was made for the gunboats to wear around, these rams start- @@ from thoir landings and advanced to “goin.” As they passed through our line dense clouds of smoke isaued from thoir smoke stacks, aud the whoels revolved with unaccustomed rapidity. When the gunboats gommonced wearing ronnd the rebels advanced; bat when they saw our rams approaching they Stopped short, and were evidently thrown into @onsternation. The Queen of the West was abou, ® fourth of a milo in advance of the Monarch, and made for the Beauregard, As the Queen appreach- od, the Beauregard fired a bow gun at apparently not more than four rods’ distance, but the shot went wide of its mark and feil in the river a mile nearer St. Louis than its point of departure. The Beauregard then turned just in time to avoid the stroke of the Queen, which passed a and hit the Sterling Price, which drifted down the Stream and stranded on the Arkisas shore. The prow of the Queen encountered the $ forward of the wheel house on the farboard side, and as tho force of the blow was given diagonally the timbers were crushed in and the entire larboard whee! carried away, As the Queen went by the Beauregard the latter fred & second shot, which took offect, but did no particular damage. The Little Rebol fired several shots at the Queen, one of which struck tho casemating around her boilers, but fatied to go through. Alinost at the instant the Queen struck and disabled the General P: she was herself struck by the Beauregard and somewhat injured. Hex engines wore not in working order and she drifted dowa the stream until afterwards taken in tow by the Monarch and drawn to the Arkansas shore. During the entire time the Queen was in action her sharpshooters were busy in picking off several of the Beauregard’s can- noniers, and lessened the crews of two or three other boats. These men behaved finely, and are entitled to much credit for the part they took tn the alluir. THR MONARCH MAKES HER MARS. When the Queen of the West moved toward the Beauregard, the Monarch selected the Lovell as the object of hor special attention, The Loyvel atsempted to evade the blow, but was unable to do so, and she was hit by the Monarch fairly on the starboard side, just forward of the wheel, Hee sides were crushed in as if made of pasteboird, and she sunk in less thaa threp minutes, her upper works floating away with several of her crew clinging to it. The water was full of ewimming and drowning rebe's calling for aid, and the Benton at once put off her boats for their assistance. One of them was swamped in launching, and two of the Beuton’s crow came near drowning. The other oat hastened to the scene of the disaster, and was fol- lowed by the tug Jeseis, the tender of the Benton. A few were saved, but it is estimated that at least fifty of the Lovell’s crew must have drowned. FINISHING OF THE MRAUREGARD. After the Monarch had disposed of the Lovell, she turn- ed to the Beauregard, which was just ending hor little affair with the Queen. She was too near to get ona Sufficient head of steam to strike the Beauregard with force enough to damage her sides, and she therefore run alongside, and grappled the latter at bow and stern. Sho then opened with her hot water hose, and for «® few minutes drenched the decks of the Beauregard with a scalding flood. Her sharpshooters kept gonstantly at work, and their rifles caused considetable havoc among the enomy. Wh he was in thig position a rebel boat came up to strike her, but she sudden!y let go her hold of the Beau- regard and backed ont, permitting the blow intended for herself to fat! upou the latter. The pilot of the reb«) ram siackoned bis speed and the stroke upon the Beau- regard did littie damage; but while the rebels were re- covering from the consternation into which they had been thrown the Monarch came up on the other side and gave the Beauregerd @ tremendous butt. It was too much for the jatter,as her slow, but steady, settling into the water plawly showed. Sho sank gracefully in four fathoms water, and can be easily raised whenever wo wish to bring her to the surface. Her upper works are visible and appear in good condition, but it is feared that her bull ts considerably damaged. The Monarch retired uniojured from the scene of action, satistied with her well earned laurels, and went to the assistance of the Queen of the West. I was unable to learn the name of her captain, but he deserves great credit for his gal- lant behavior. THE GUNBOATS TAKE 4 PART. After the Monarch and the Quoen of the West passed eur gunbeats, on the way to join in the engagement, the latter vessels ceased fring through fear of injuring their friends. Whon the Queen retired disabled, and the Mo- arch, afler sinking the Lovell and Beauregard, went to her aid, the Univn gunboats, having approached within abort renge, reopened fise with considerable effect. Aehot from the Cairo passed through the steam drum of the Little Rebel and she drifted on shore. No balls struek the Sumter, but their proximity to the wheel house frightened her pilot, and be ran her to the Arkansas bank where she was deserted by her crow. As soon as the men manning the revel veats lauded on the shore and fled to the timber, three of our gunboats, the Cairo, Carondelet and Louisville, opened upon the woods with two broadsides of grape and shell, and completely cleared them of the enemy. Two shots struck the Jeff. Thomp- son, disabling ber machinery, and after drifting siowly down the river two or (hree miles she went ashore, and was set on fire by herown meu. The flames gained ra- pidly upon ber, and in Gfteen minutes her boilers blew ap. Twenty minutes later the fire reached her maga. zine and ended the career of the Jeff. Thompson. Aa enormous and dazzling flash of light, a buge volume of dense black smoke, a sullen roar like that of haifa dozen morters combined,and the air for many soconds filled with fallisg timbers, comprised the biaze of glory in which the rebel gunboat expired. One shell upon her bursts few minutes before the final crash of the magagine, but its report was as nothing compared with (be sound of the fisal grand explosion. TUK GRERRAL WRAGG CHANGES OWNERS, The General Bragg exthanged several shots with the Benton, the fortune of the contest being decidedly ad. ‘verse to thy firmer. A fifty-pound Parrots shot struck the Bragg ond paseed entirely through her, and sho was hulled three times by thirty-two-pound shells. One of the later set her on fire, and she was run upon the Ar- ke iness sbors and abandoned by her officers and crew. She drifted off and was boarded by Lieutenant Bishop, of the Benton, who succeeded in extinguishing the fire and saving the verse!, At the time he boarded ber he found her botlers red hot, and was obliged 0 use great caution to prevent their explosion. ‘The Bragg is an old seagoing boat, and is in very good condition, with the exception of the perforations ade by the shot and shell of the Benton. Lieutenant Bishop captured her four or five miles Delow Momphis, ond at ‘once brought her back. She was takes in tow by one of the rams until her boilers were in eondition to work her own engines, when she came up opposite the city, where she now lies, with ber fag humbly drooping beneath the Stars and Stripes. ESCAPE OF THE VA" DORN. ‘The culy remaining boat of the fleet was the General ‘Van Dorn, which had teen m6 conspicuous part in the action. Once the Monarch tried to strike her, but she eluded the blow and moved down theriver, The Cairo attempted to engage her at short range, but she kept aloof, determined not to be canght at close quarters. Captain Bryant,of the Cairo, threw one shot which is thought to have @truck the Van Dorn, thoogh it isnet cortainly known. After the destrection of the rest of the fleet, the Van Dorn fled towards New Orleans pure sued by tho Carendelet and Cairo. Boing a powerful sidewhee! boat, she easily distanced them, ond whon last seen had disappeared behind a bend, arter hase of nine miles. The gunboats all returned from below, and with ports triced up, ond guns out, formed a pleasant spectacle in front of Memphis. DURATION OF THE FlonT. ‘The opening gan from the Little Rebel was fired at forty minutes after five o'clock. the rams onssed the Benton at itty dveminutes after ive, and the last gun st the Van Dorn, as she escaped, was disobarged at forty- three minutes after six o'clock. The battle was thus am hour and three minutes in its entife duration, and the boast of the rebels that they would whip us before break- fast, was reversed in its fulfilment THE LO°8 ON HoTH SIORS. The logs of the rebels is uot known, and can only be es- timated. There were seven boats, with crews of pro. bably Afty or seveuty-ivo men cach. Most of the Lovoli’s crew were lost, and many on the Ueauregard wore fatal- ly soalded by the steam and hot water from the Monarch. Several wore killed» by the sharpshooters, as woare iv formed by the prisoners, Capt. Wm. Cabell, command- ing the Gener.1 Lovell, fell by a rifle ball in the fore- head. He was an old steam boatman, and personally known to many Ia our floot. Though oar shot struck the rebel boats several times, it 1a not known that any One was killed by them. By drowning, hot water and sharpshooters, it is probable that not leas than a hua- dred of the insurgents lost their lives, Fifty-four pri- souers were trkon, among them too former pilots on the Mississippi, well known to most river men. Un the Union side, Col. Ellet, of the ram fleet, was wounded in the leg by asplinter. His wound is not serions, Col. Etiet wag on the Queen of the West at the time she was hulled by the enemy's shot. No other per- son on thé Union fleet was tn any way injured during the entire battle. RUSULT OF TUM BATTLE. ‘The enemy's floct was disposed of in the following manner:— Beauregard, sunk. Lovell, sunk. Price, injured and captured. Little Robel, injured and captured. Sumter, injured and captured. Bragg, injured and captured. Jet. Thompson, burned and blown up. Van Dorn, escaped. The Union floet suffered as follows:— Sunk, none, Burned, none. Captured, none. Disabled, Quoen of the West (ram). ‘The balaice sheot given above shows @ considere*le credit in favor of the Union. A LARGE CONCOURSE OF SPRCTATORS. The citizeus of Memphis turned out 4a large numbers to witness tho action between the fleets, and tn twenty minutes from the opening sot, the levee was covered with an anxious crowd. The sterner sex was not alone represented, tor the Memphian ladies were nearly a3 numerous as their masculine companions, and the moving pyramids of silk and calico may have been the cause of tke bad aim of the rebol guoners. Even the accidental circumstance of a shot passing over the levee und strik- ing the city ice house and passing entirely through, failed to astonish or alarm them. Not less than five thousand persons witnessed the cugagement, and proba- bly a new spectacie to all, Not a cheer rose from the vast assomblago, as the tide of battle was hardly in ac- cordance with the sympathies of the Memphians, OONFRRENCE WITH TIIR NATIVES. After the termination of the battle, the ram Liouess approached the city with a white flag, and ils ¢sptain held a brief conference with some of the citi- zons, and sent a note to the Mayor, to which no reply had been received up to two o'clock in the aftornoon. Dr. D.ckerson and two others, citizens of Memphis, came off about the same time in a skiff to the Benton, and asked that some arrangements be made whereby the citizens could be assured of security to their lives and property. Ouptain Phelps, of the Benton, and Master’s Mate Reed, of the same boat, went ashore to the Mayor's office, and were told that there had been correspondence with other Parties, probably referring to that with Commodore Jva- vis and the note from the captain of the Lioness. Tho following notes passed between his Honor aud Commodore Davis: COMMODORE DAVIS TO THE MAYOR OF MEMPHIB. Ustrep States FiaG Sraauae Bex10y, Orr Mexrmis, June 6, 1862. Sin—I have respectfully to request that you will sur- render the city of Memphia to the authority of the United States, which { have the honor to represent. Lam, Mr. Mayor, with high respect, your most obedieat servant. C. H. DAVIS, Flag Officer Commanding, &c. To hig Honor the Mayor of the city of Memphis. MAYOR PAI K’S REPLY. Mayor's Orrick, Mesrurs, June 6,1362. C. H. Davis, Flag Ofer Commanding, &e. :—Sir—Your note of this date is received and conteuts noted. In reply 1 have only to say that, as the civil authorities have no means of defence, by the force of circumstances the city is in your h: Respectfully, JOHN PARK, Mayor of Memphis. TAKING POSSRASION OF THU CITY. Unirap States Guxnoat Brytox, Bxvors Mampxis, June 6, 1862. Smm—The undertigne!, commanding the naval and military forces of the United States. in front of Memphis has the honor to say to the Mayor of this city that Colone Fitch, commanding the Indiana brigade, will take mili- tary possession immediately. Colonel Fite will be happy to receive the co-operation of his Honor the Mayor and ‘the city authorities in main- tuiuing peace and crder. Tothisend he will be pleased to Confer with his Honor at the military headquarters, at three o'clock this ?. M. Yours, &., C. H. DAVIS, Flag Oilier Commanding, &e. The resuit of the interview is not yet known. The Argus of this evening is jubilant over the fact that the city was pot surrendered, amd the tone of its editorial is exceedingly bitter. , OCCUPATION OF THR CrTY. At eleven A. M. the transports Graham and Von Phul, with the wharf boag Robbins, all laden with troops, arrived aud tied up to the levee. As the shore line was thrown out it was seized Dy the crowd and attached in ‘an instant to the mooring post on the bank. As the boat which carried your correspondent touched the levee, and the deck hands stepped out with the line, thoy all discerned acquaimtances in tho multitude who rushed forwurd to greet and assiat them. Down to the very water's edge the people flocked, and when a squad of soldiers attempted to land it was unable to pro. ceed through the dense mast of humanity. A company of infantry was brought out and deployed in front of the wharthost, and with bayonets held at a charge the sol- diers steadily pushed back the assembiage, variously composed of individuals in broadcloth, butternut, fus- tian, silk ond calico. There was no noise, no disturb. ance, no cheering, either for secession or Union, but all still aga country gathering at a camp meeting or circus. WALKING THE STREETS OF M*MIHIS. ‘Your correspondent was among the first to land and proceed up the levee to the principal portion of the town, As I stepped from the steamboat plank a boy met me with this morning's Avalanche, at only five cents a copy. Thad given five dollars in Cairo for the Avalenche or Appeni two days old, but it was decidedly anew seusa- tion to procnte either of those papers not six hours from the press for a hundredth part of that sum. The juve nile Mercury had a large handful of @ poor imitation of bank notes, sufficient to make the fortune of a Wali street broker if each represented a respecta- bie sum; but an examination showed they were most of them promises to pay five conte to bearer in two years’ time, A companion in- vested some silver in the purchase of several of those as curiosities, and as goon as the crowd perceived his traffic he was importuned by numerous seedy individuals to buy the entire lot they bad on hand. An overweening confidence in their currency was not the weakness of the Memphis plebians. wEMPMs PHTSIOGNOMY. Going up the slope leading to Main strect I noted cares fully the faces of persons on the streets. There were anger, sadness and humility on three-fourths the coun- tenances amd good humor on the remaining fourth. Nymphs du pave formed @ large proportion of the assem- lage, aud saluted many of those they met with «The Yankees have got you now,’’ ‘You'll all go under the abolitionists pretty soon,” and similar expressions, plea- sant, no doubt, to the sons of the cavaliors. There were numerous groups talking half excitedly about the events of the morning. On the whole it was Much more quiet than 1 expected to find it. TAKING DOWN A RETEL FLAG—AN EXCITED eRCRSSONIST, ‘The stores were closed and all bi @.ness for the day was suspended. Crossing Main street, which was almost en- tirely deserted, I reached the public square, and noticed a large group at ite northeastern corner, opposite the Aralanch: and telegraph offices. A squad of sharp.- shooters from one of the rams was standing on the sidewalk surrounded by an excited but restrained group. A small boy perched on the top of a tree answer- ed my interrogatory as to what was going on by inform- ing me that @ flag was on the top of the telegraph office and the Yankoo soldiers were taking it down. A minute later @ Lientenant of infantry issued from the building carrying ® banner wrapped around its staff and hastily approached his men. ‘Squad, by the left flank, left face, march!’’ was the order given, and the party moved away. The crowd pressed closely, but offered no violence to the soldiers. Some one called for three cheers for Joff. Davis, but fot more than ten or fifteen persons joined in theory. As they concluded their cheering au jadividual in his shirt sleeves, and sporting a light ootor- ed summer cap, rushed down tho stairs and commenceda tirade of cathe at the departing solliery, accompanying each oath with many violont gesticulations, during which bis cap several times fell from his bead. When huis abuntant stock of profanity was exhausted he yelled out:—“Shoot the Yankeo g=s of b——s; they've tora down my flag. will anybody join mo?” No one Seomed willing to peri! his life in such an user, , and the rabid adyoeate of secession mae a dash isthe rear of the Lieutenant's squad, but was stopped by his friends. He was taken to his office with considerable difficulty, and the soldiers retired unmo- lasted. This was the oaly riotous demonstratien I saw, in the heart of the ,and in this instance only by one wan. His friends evidently sympathized with the rash gentleman; but wisely concluded not to let their feelings get the better of their prudence. Those who joined in the cheering for Jeff Davia did aot do it heartily, and surunk into the multitude as soon as they bad fiuished. 44CKSION 8 STATOR MUTILATED. Wa'king into Jackson Park L approached tho statuo of Jackson, which occupies the centre of the green. It is enclosed by a circular iron fence, and ornamented by carefully trained shrubbery. The bust of the old hero of New Orleans is placed on the top of a plain shaft of mar ble, seven or eight feet in height. On the northern face of the shaft is the inscription:— Denner rene ne eens OLE EINEIONE NODES ODES. THE FEDERAL UNION, 1T MUST BE PRESERVED! PNAC DEN OEOE EE: The word “federal” and the first two letters of “Union” have been chipped by somo rampant rebel, pre- senting an appearance as if asmall hammor had been sove- ral times struck across the obnoxtous words. It wasa very feeble attempt at defacoment of the words that grated harshly on treason’s ear. IN THE GaYOSO Horm. At the Gayoso Hotel was a mixed crowd, in which the Jong black hair and silky mustache predominated. The destruction of tho rebel text was the topic of calm dis- cussion as I ontered, humble and unnoticed. In oonver- sation with the cleric, he stated that Joff. Thompson was in the house that morning, and left town somewhat has- tily. He sat on his dapple gray charger on the bluff overlooking the river until ho saw the ileet captured. or destroyed, after which he put spurs to his horse, and rode in pursuit of the repel infantry that had becn pro- tecting Memphis. The latter retreated at daybreak, in an eastériy direction, aud will probably join some larger force. Immortal Jeff. ! When shall I gaze upon that face again. One ypar ago’the Ist of the present month I was {a Jofferson City, and beheltl Starting Price, Claib. Jackson and Joff. Thompson, fraternally imbibing congenial eock- tails at a famous drinking saloon. With a sight of eithor of the trio I have not since been blessod. CUTTING DOWN A FLAGSTAFY—MEN STABBED. At the cotton yard, on the edge of the bluif, stood a Sagstaf, to which a Confederate flag was nailed. An immense crowd was gathered there, and throats wore made that the flag should not come down. A file of men from one of the boats surrounded the staff, and it was expected that they would fell it, but for some reason they returned tothe landing without so doing. In the crowd one man.called out, ‘Hurrah.for the Union |”? and was at once set upon and badly beaten. Later in the afternoon two men were stabbed for committing a simi- lar offence, and another cheering for Jeff. Davis met a like fate. The stabbing, in each instance, was quietly done during the tumult, and it was impossible to ascertain who were the porsons that accomplished it, It was un- safe to display any sympathy for the Union cause, not- withstanding the arguments in favor of loyalty thon lying in front of their city, with their guns out and ready for action. About three P. M.a company of in fantry marched to the cotton yard and cut down the obnoxious staff. I was standing on one of the transport® at tho time, and to my accustomed ears the cheering was mueh louder than ordinarily proceeds from a single com: pany of soldiers. I amof opinion that many in the mul” titude joined their voices with those of our men. XMBMPHIS BAILS US WITH DELIGHT—AN EDITOR'S OPINION. While walking in the city, in company with several other journalists, I encountered one of the editors of a Memphis daily paper. During a short time spent witn him he taiked freely about the events of the day and year, unbesitatingly declaring: his be'ief in secossion, and at the same time his opposition to the present rebel rulers. Hesaid thatthere was somo Union feeling in the city, though it would not bo developed for a long time. The people were, many of them, glad to. see us, not because they loved the Union, but because they per- eeived in it freedom from the tyrannical rule of their authorities. From observation I think his words were true, and it may readily be conceived that @ people whose property has been tuken and destroyed, and who have repeatedly suffered heavy conscriptions to fill the ranks of the agmy, Will look upon Union rule, as it was jo days of old, as by far the least of two eviis. The ror opening of trade with St. Louis and Cincinnati wil speedily convince the Memphians that the Union is not so bad after all. BUSINESS IN MEMPHIS—DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. Business has of late been exceedingly dull in Memphis, many of the stores being closed for the li.st two or three montbs. The only money in circulation are the Confede- rate bi'ls and the shinplasters of Southern cities, banks, corporations and individuals. The cottcn bas been en- tirely destroyed by the authorities, except such ag may have been concealed. and escaped discovery. A casifof molasses was left.to each man and fifteen hogsheads, with & proportionate quantity of sugar, to cach business house Many cellars and warehouses are nevertheless full of the sweet staple, and a lively trade will soon spring up. Not Jess than ten thousand bales of cotton were burned last night at the fait grow and the smoke from its debris is still rising. If this gigantic peace.offering was intended to win the favor of John Bull it was asad mistake, for there is considerable fear {that its heated odor will be a stench in his nostrils. Tho owners of the cotton were opposed to its burniog, but were overruled by their ty- ranical leaders. CURRENCY FLUCTUATING. Confederate money commenced a rapid depreciation in Memphis the moment the fall of Fort Pillow was known. ‘The order of Beauregard, visiting proper aud severe pun- ishment upon all who should attempt to depreciate the currency by refusing to take it, prevented its complete downfall at once. To-day it is ata low ebb in Memphis, and'l have several times s it refused. A few mo- ments since an officer was buying several dozen cepies of the Argus to send to friends in the North. He asked the dealer what money he wished, and he answered, “ wil! take Tennessee, or avy kind of money, oxcept Confede- rate, They took it yosterday at the Argus office, but to- day they won't have it, and J can’t buy papers with the stuff.’ Several similar cases occurred during the peram- ‘ulations of the newly arrived. The most of the small notes are of the Bank of Tennessee, and there is con- erable Chattanooga and Missississipp! money in circu- lation. Gold and silver would buy sugar, molasses and other commodities at low rates. The banks have all re- moved their specie out of the city, and some of them have transferred their entire establishments—presidents, directors and all—beyoud the corporate limits of Mem- phis. Money matters here will be exceedingly dull for some time to come. There are a number of river steamers at Memphis, I noticed at the levee the Kentucky, the Hill, the Victoria, the National and the Acacia. They lave all been in the rebel service, and two of them have “C. 8. Mail’ painted on their wheelhouses. Transportation traffic will at once spring up with St. Louis jand the boats of that city will enjoy the carrying trade. The St. Louis and Memphis Packet Line, for several years running tri- weekly boats between the two places, displayed true Yankee enterprise in sending through the Platte Valley, @ boat just now in the rear of the fleet, whieh threw out its plank as seon as the city was fairly taken. The trip was not made for purposes of gain, for the Platte Valley took no freight and fow passengers either way, but solely for the honor of making the first visit to Memphis after the fourteen months’ blockade was broken. The officers of the Platte Valley are as follows:— Captain—Conrad Fink. Clerk—J. Jewett Wilcox, First Mate—Witls Beobe. . Second Mate—John Cameron, Pilots—John Haley and Isaiah Hood, Mail Agent—E. Maxwell. ‘The Platte Valley is tho first of five boats of the line, and will proceed at once St, Louis 40 load for this city, Her enterpriee in making the first trip after the opening of the river onght:to secure her a large patronage. ‘The only boats that we have of the large number loft South when the ombargo was last year Inid at Cairo are the five captured yesterday and to-day, and those taken some time since at Island No. 10. The destruction and loss at Island No, 10 and Now Orleans have reduced th blo boats now in the confederacy toa vory amail Sevoral fine boats have been run up the Yazoo to pre- vent thoir falling into our bands, and a rebel gunboat is said to be building at some point on that stroam. It will probably be in other hands before it is completed. The mouth of the Yazoo is obstructed by sunken logs to prevent pursuit by our crafts. THR TRINCNS SOLD IN EMITS, While walking on the levee this afternoon I was some. what surprixed to hoat a newsboy calling out “Ero's your New York 1 ibuny only ten conte.” Massa Greo. wot ia not bawked on the sircots of St. Louis, partly im consequence of its paving no sale and partly Owing to certain prejudices against an abolition sheet, Memphis has not of late been considered a safe place for @ Northern man or a Northern newspaper, and particu- ly unpromising for the circulation of a sheet fully rabid n the subject of Sambo, A gentleman of the clerical Profession had given the bey a fow copies of the fanatical Sheet, in hopes that somo ove might give him a dime for the entire lot. It is propor to montion that, as far as ob- Served, there was no demand for the youtuful Mercury's wares, ANFAIRG IN MEMPIUR, On Saturday and Sunday last the citizens of Memphis hold @ meeting to decide what to do with the place in case it was approached by the Union fleet. It was voted to defend Memphis to the last moment, and under no cir cumstances to surrendér it to the dommation of the sup- Porters of the Union cause, Jeff. Thompson was one tho spoakers, and intensely patriotic for the cause of the South, At the close of the meeting on Saturday evening an appeal was made for volunteers to go to the defence of Fort Pillow, which was represented.as in imminent danger. ‘The moeting voted unanimously that it was the duty of all true Memphians to rush to the sid of the beleaguored fortress, and a paper was speedily prepared for signa- tures at the chairman's desk. While it was being written there was a speedy exodus from the building, and not one autograph was affixed to the document. Tho meeting of Sunday held in the park. was a similar scone, patriotic votes being abundant, while there was a sad desuetude of contribution and volunteers. Hollina’ fleet, which passed down on Tuesday, was short of men, but could Zeb no aid from the patriotic Southrona of Mem- phis. REMOVAL OF NEWSPAPERS. ‘The oflce of the Appeal was moved this morning to Grenada, Miss., and the Avalanch: and Argus are ex- pected to follow, though their migration ts not cortain. The editorial of this evening’s Argus was excecdingly bitter and under a rule like that of General Butler’s at New Orleans, would result in the immediate closing of the office. What Colonel Fitch will do is not yet deter- mined, as the result of the conference with the Mayor isunknown. There wasa great exodus of citizeua by the train which ieft at ono P. M , all the cars that could be used being fully crowded. The Union flag now waves over Memphis, and it is hoped that the tyranny, under whieh the city has for weeke existed, is to bo known no more, THE CONCLUSION. Memphis is ours, and the Mississippi is now open through its entire length, with the exception of a single stretch of four hundred miles from this city to Vicks" burg. A few days more and we will see this remainn portion unobstructed,yand the grand highway of the na- tion free as in the days of De Soto and Father Marquette: Forty-cight hours ago the rebel flag waved over, and rebel guns defended the strongest and best fortified po- sition between Cairo and the Gulf. Yesterday that fort passed into our possession, and, with colors flying and drums beating, we steamed onward toward the mouth of the great river. This morning we encountered the fleet of a confident enemy, and in one hour captured, sunk or burned seven of his eight gunboats, and put the remain- ing one to flight. This was accomplished with injury to but a sin, boat of. ours, and with the wounding of only one man in the entire number on board the fleet. Below us remain but five gunbcats belonging to the ene- my, which can readily be overpowered whenever they decide to wait for our approach, Memphis has ‘allen; most rebellious city of the West and most violent in hor hostility to the federal Union, She now lies subject again to the rule of that governmont under which, through long years, she has grown and prospered. That the scet 0 has to-day witnessed mny prove a lesson for better guidance, and successful in bringing hor once more to respect the power of the best governmont in the world, isthe first and most earnest wish of every loyal heart, Mesisswrt River, Five Mires Betow Memrms, May 6, 1862. Arrival of the Union Fleet Near Memphis—The Gunbca! Fight—Two Rebel Boa's Sunk—The Others ‘Sleek ve"? — A “Secesh” Pilot Taken Out of the River—The Union Flag Fluing Over Rebel Boats—Floating Cotton on Fire— 7 “Coal” Can't Save the City—Towing Up the Captured Rebel Gunboats—The Rebels in Too Much of a Huriy to Fire their Magazines—The ‘‘Secesh’? Crowd the River Bluffs—The City Surrenders—Stolen Arms Recover cd, dc. We have had a naval battle and achieved a glorious victory, destroying, running on shore and capturing six rebel gunboats and rams—only one of their entire fleet excaping; she ‘‘skedaddled” down the river. At half- past nine P. M. yesterday our fleet anchored just above Memphis. During the night large fires were seon in the city—cotton burning, probably. At halt-past four A.M. to-day, the city in full view, and seven rebel boats ready to oppose us. Our fiag boat made signal, “Get under way,” when the ‘fleet weighed anchor. At twenty minutes past ffve A. M. the rebels opened fire on us, which we returned, and the fight became general, Our boats kept going down the river, the Benton ahead, Low isville next, the other three following in close ordor’ firing as wo went along. At the wharves in Memphis wore many river steamers, and the heights were covered with the inhabitants witnessing the fight. It must have been a sad sight for the secesh portion. At haif-past five our rams passed the gunboats and ran down and into two rebels, sinking both boats, one of which en- tirely disappeared. At forty minutes past five the rebel (Little Rebel) flagboat, commanded by Montgomery, was run into by our ram Monarch, and struck by a shot ‘om the Louisville. She ran to the Arkansas shore, and her officers and crew took to the woods. This was just below Memphis. At twenty minutes past six another ram and gunboat struck her flag and got ashore, the crew escaping. This boat was subsequently set on fire when our boats had got below her, and at nine A. M. she blew up with a tremendous explosion. At twenty-flvg minutes past six the rebel gunboat and ram Sumtor hauled down her flag and ran ashore, hor crew escaping. At half-past six the Iargest ram of their fleet—the General Bragg, formerly the Moxico—was discovered to have been deserted aud disabled. Only one man was left on board of her. He hauled her flag down as wo got along- side, waving his hat as ho didso, One more boat only was lett, and she proceeding down tho river and some miles ahead. So at thirty-five minutes past six A. M. tho Fiag Officer signalized “Cease fling,” and tho fleet turned up the rive: Wo picked up the pilot of the Sumter in the wa Ho was almost drowned. He says many of her crew were drowned, as they ail jumped overboard in conse- qnence of an alarm of fire. On board of the Sumtor we found one dead man, shot bya Minie ball through the heart, He was captain of hor gun and had his thumb- stall and priming wire still hanging to his wrist, Balls flew thick over our fleet, but, so far asl can learn, no one waa hurt. The Louisville fired over sixty rounds, gd the other boats about the same. Balls passed so near as to shame the mosjuitocs in their musical qualities, Tho rams deserve great credit. They were handled well. Aftor sinking or driving on shore three boats they fell in the rear, and let the gunboats finish the business, ‘We are all now standing back for the city of Memphis. Rebel flags were displayed in Memphis as we passed. Perhaps now they will haul them down The Sumter was badly cut up by our shot, as was the General Bragg. They both looked very natural to those of us who were ja the fight on the 10th of May. Our flag fies over both boats now. At Memphis there was a gunboat lying with the re! flag fying. We fired upon her and caused them to burn her, making a loss to them of seven out of eight boats. We had no time to stop, being after larger and more abundant game down the river. The name of the rebel boat which escaped is the Beauregard. There is a great deal ina name. At ten A. M. the Benton hoisted a flag of truce just below Memphis. As we pass up the river nothing can be seen of the steamer which blew up but her chimneys. Immense quantities of burning cotton are floating by us, Another rebel fleet is said to be between us and Vicks- burg. Our tugs followed the fleet dayrn, and were vory useful. ‘They collected the rebel flags of the deserted boats. The Memphis Daily Argus of Inst evening, in an article headed ‘‘ How to Save Mem. phis,’ says if all persons having coal to spare will give it to the guntioats they can save the city! 1 wonder what they think now? Commodore Davia has become a great favorite with every one by his bold and dashing attack today. The last twenty-five hours have been bury ones, and events have occurred of vast importance to the country, Commodore R. F. Pinckney is said to command the rebel boats below, and Lioutenant J, H. Carter the Polk. The Livingston is Pinckney’s vorsel. Both officers were formerly in the United States Navy. Four of the rebel boats—Genoral Bragg, Sumter, Little Rebel and another one—are being towed up to our fleet; one, the General Lovell, cau be raised; one blew up, and one sunk in deep water—making goven out of eight, instead of six out of seven which the rebels have lost, Tho Louisville was the last ie en boat to return up to Memphis, haying remained to pats guard om board the Sumter, botst our flag on ber, &e. ‘Tho rebels Attackod us whilst they were tinmediately im front of thecity. 1 thivk none of our return shots struck any of the houses. The Sumter had a fine Puligroem rife gun diamounted and kuooked overboard by She has quantites of ammunition. Al! the boats had trains to the magazines, but they left in too great a hurry to fire thom, It was sharp gn quick work, anda fine ap- pelizer for breakfast. We teoded the Somter's maga zine. A now gunboat “on tho stocks at Memphis was feton fire by the rebels, « : At ono P. M. our whole flyet had anchored off Memphis! A rebel ting was flying nailed to a pelo in the square just above the landing, and serrounded by an immense concourse of citizens. ‘The gunboat Mound City had ar- Tived, two mortar boats, the ordnance bouts and trans- ports with our troops, all from Fort Pillow. Whethor » demand has been mado for the: surrender of tha city E know not at this moment. Our troops are yet on the transports, aud many ladies are near by looking at them. Tho Sumter had on boara Springfield rifles stolen from the United States goverument, Sho was the oply rebel boat which T boarded. Our troops are ianding—two P.M. Iclose hastily as our mail is about leaving” Tho enemy's loas in drowned and killed must have been heavy, I understand the Surrender of the city bas been agreed upon, though thore was some hesitation at first about it. THE REBEL ACCOUNTS. : [From tho Momphia Argua, June 6. Aswas gonorally aoticipated, sevorat of the of tho Lincoln fleet made their appearance around the bend above the city this moruing, arriving below the island a little before six o'clock. ‘Their appearance cre- ated an immediate moyemont in our fleet under the brave Commodore. Montgomery; who had been awaiting them, and his boats were at once headed up stream to offer them battle, Our fleet was composed of the Gen. Van Dorn (flag- ship), Gen. Price, Gou. Bragg, Jeff. Thompson, Gen. Lo. veil, Gen, Beauregard, Sumter and tie Rebel, all rems, and unter the siprome command of Com: modore Ed. ntyomery. Upon arriving opposite the Mouth of Wol!, the tederal boats in the meantine advancing from the island, the order was given to ‘pen tire, which was accordingly done by the Tittle Rebel. Three shots wore fired fram the Confederate fleet before any reply was mado oy the enemy, who, how- ever, continued advancing. A short tite afterwards fire was opened from the advance beats of the federal fleet, and a brisk interchange of cannonading was kept up for gome time, the shots from both sides generally failing wide of the mark. Up to this time no damage at ail had been dope. The engagement had then continued probably twenty minutes. Several more of the enemy’s gunboats now camo im sight. Aware that w their arrival (which would give the enemy great superiority) ho could not continue the engagement at that polut with any hope of succass. Commodore Montgomery who waa using the Little Rebel as his flag vessei, orJered the et tu fail back. ‘The order was reluctantly obeyed, tho firing, however, boing ke CED notin hag fleet retired to opposite Beal street, no longor tn line of battle, when one of the federal rams (name unknown) shot ahead of the re- mainder of the fleet in puri pon reaching the vicinity of our fleet preparations were made to roovive her, The Boauregard at once prepared to strike. The two bore down on each other in galiant style. The con- test waa of short duration,as the Roaurogard, avoid! the blow intended for her, siruck her adversary forw: of her wheelhouse. The blow placed the foderal ad- venturor virtually hors du combat, and she hauled off and made for the Arkansas shore, where sho remained dut- ing the remainder of the engagement. Tn the moautimo another federal ram—the Monarch— started to the firat’s assistance, rapidly passing thecity under full bead of steam. Tho Beauregard, having dia- abled her first adversary, turned about to run into the» Monarch. Tho Price also moved up, and the three boats were coming rapidly together. A heavy blow, aimed bythe Be urig rd at te Moi arch, me sed, ant struck ‘he Price, which was unable to foe" of tho way. She was struck. squarely on the whee! @, which was torn completely off, leaving the boat nearly a wreck. She at once made for tho Arkansas shore, and at last accounts had sunk ae deeply a8 the shallow water would allow. A number of persons on board were killed and wounded by the enemy's sharpshooters. Just at this period the four iron-clad gunboats of the enemy—among them, wo presume, the Benton, Caronde- let ana Mound City—none of which had yet taken any other part inthe engagement than Gring at jong taw ag they slowly advanced, moved down for the scene of the action. The caunonading, upon their arrival, was fiercely renowed, and in ashort time the General Lovell was piorced by a large shot, which caused her to fill rapidly and settle down. We had by this time lost two boats, and the tighting was at close quarters. ‘The Little Rebel, which was all the time in tho thickest of the fight, was soon afterwards struck. by one of the federal shots. Sheat once started for the Arkansas side, making it, and stopping near tho General Price. Com: Montgomery and the majority of the utticors aud men—perhaps a'l—escaped, ‘Ths Boauregard, ing Gaunted by the disasters which ha: befallen the others, still continued vigorously firing as she retired towards the point. 1'wo or three of the en -my’s large boats closed in on her immediate; pouring in broadside after broadside, several times by shot which raked her fore and aft. federal ram comin; dealt hor won Mound. conclusion of the fight from the Mound, left, at a lock, the gallant vessel had already sun! tock, o’cl ¥ until only her upper deck and chimneys were visible. A fode- ral tug was seat to hor assistance, in which the officers: and men were conveyed to the Arkansas shore as pri- soners. ‘The remaining Confederate boate—the Jeff. Thom; o Yan Dora, Sumter and j—now rapidly moved the river, aware that their only hope of safety, aftor the loss of the other four, and the arrival of the remainder of the Lincoln fleet, was ia further continuing to retreat. Thoy socn rounded the point, cvuld no longer be seen ho their movements from the Mound, observed one. of them (which could not be ascertained) run rapidly t tho Arkansas shore, Reaching it, she pausod, and # mo- ment afterwards flames were discovered issuing from her upper decks. She had evidently beea permaneely disabied by the enem, iro, and abandoned and fi by her ofticers and erew. ‘The pursuit still coatinued to the foot of President's Island, as fur as the eye could reach, the gunboats rapid- ly firing as they wont, a shot ovcasionaliy being returned from our fleet. In a short time two of the federal iron- clad boats were discovered stouning back, accompanied by the Movarch. The conclusion arrived at by those witnessing |his : etrograde movement from the Mound was that the remainder of our fleet hai mut the fate of the others, It is sincerly hoped, however, that they tu elude their pursners The logs of life in this -ugagement cannot yet be osti- mated with any d of Accuracy. The cannonading, we presume, killed few; bus a numberare known to have fallen by the enemy's sharpshouters. Whenevor the contending boats came together rapid reports of guns and pistols could be distinctiy heard from the shore. [tis supposed that quite anumber went down with the sinking vossels. ‘The loss to the enemy, other than the damage tothe ram ‘‘L,"’ has not been ascertained. Hie boats were altogether superior to ours in every respect, and there- fore sustained small loss, save in hand to band en- counters. Among those known to be killed on our ficot was Capt. Wm. Cabell, of the General Lovell, an old Mississippt mboatman, and as bravo and traea map as adeck. His lors will be severely mourned by swim. river all, Quite a number Gores) from the Lovell b; ming sshore, arriving at Fort Pickering nearly drowned. and tt. ed out. During the entire engagement several of the enemy's is, indon with United States flags and bffe jack- , and one-borse Cincinnati Dewspuper reporters, were lying at Mound City, waiting until the tormivation of the fight. Several hese transports are now ly! Joose about the whari. A number of mortar boats, whi had taken no pact In the action, are anchored on the Arkansas side. ‘Thus closed the most hotly contested navel engnge-- ment ever fought on tho Mississippi river. Thougt fighting against overwheim: odds, the officers and crews of our fleet fought with a heroism aud dotermi- nation worthy of the highest commendation. Had such bravery aud spirit been shown by our naval commaad- ers before the fal of Madrid, the Mississippi river would not to-day be lost to the confederacy. THOIDENTBS hh One sixty-four-pounder from the federal gunboats struck the ealaeace Pe of N. Caveline, Feq., in ‘South Mem- phia, which passed through the roof, struck 4 ngptebe and, glancing atfan angle of forty-five degroes, (through the chimney, knocking it down and eri ups little boy lying in bed with the bricks. It raaceeamades “tt Reet ot te @scn| a cl ven One lar; "hell house no damage, pom ve a crowd ou the blult in front of the Gayoyo., Ne damage was 1. ‘The bluffs in frontof the city were crowded with spee- tators, many of whom never witnessed anything of the kind before. Many ladies were seou with the tears trickling down their checks, humiliated at. the tri: of the federal boats. All the stores, with fow excep » were closed, business of every kind being led. Not less than five thousand persous were on the wharf. ‘The train which left on the Mississippi and Tennessee road was groan and crammed by our citizens, many of whom remained until the last opportunity to get away. NO MORE TRAVEL ON THE MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD. {From the M mphis Avalanche, June 6.) The train due here over this road on Tuesday arrived hero on Wednesday night. We learn that tho trains on this road will be suspended for the present. Every bridge between Momphis aud Humboldt, @: that over Wolf river, has been destroyed, and all ri wank in that portion of Tennessee will, for the present least, cease. ax MEMPHIS THE PAY BEFORE ITS OCCUPATION. [From the Memphis Srulakne ates Oh a Yesterday was quite ier. All reports about Fort Pillow listened to with interest, and they wore not By noon it became ly known that the & few. fort had been evacuated, and there was not a littlc ex- uence.