The New York Herald Newspaper, May 27, 1863, Page 4

4 TERFSTING FROM ARKANSAS, Colonel Clayton’s Cavalry Expedition ia the Direction of Little Rock. The €cmmand Engaged wiih Marma- duke’s Rebel Forces. Colenel Clayton’s Fight at Taylor’s Creek. Coleone] Jenkins’ Gallant Fight with Carter’s Brigade. The Rebel Charges Bravely and Steadily Repulsed. ned The Positions of th: Reb:1 Generals Price and Marmadake Clearly Aseertained, to, de, rs The Correspondence of Mr. E. L. May- mard. Heanquanters, Secoxp BRIGADE, Sxconp Cavatiy Division, ARMY OF THE TRNNESSER, Linuaa, Ark., May 15, 1863. T informed your readers im my last letter that the at thorilics had determined to break up the guerilla bands thit bave caused us go much trouble of late, and for that purpose had sent out Colonel Clayton, of the Fifth Kansas cavalry regiment, in charge of an expedition for that pur- pose, I did not at that time particularize by giving the ‘numer of men in bis command or the route that they were expected to take, fearing Iest such a statement might possibly fall into the bands of others than those fur whom it was intended, thereby defeating a well ma- tured plan of the colonel commanding the expedition. COLONEL CLAYTON'S EXPEDITION RETURNBD—ITS SUCCESS. ‘Tho expedition has just returned, having been emi- neully successful, by far exceeding our general’s most sanguine expectations, Its result (as will be seen as we progress) 18 greatly due to the bravery and courage of the coiouel comm nding and other veterans who served in bis command, THR ONJECT O| THE PRESEN? EXPEDITION was threefold. First, to drive out of the country or cap- ture (he diderent guerilla bands, supposed to have num- bered about six to eight hundred, under the command of Cvlonel Dobbins, Second, to ascertain if possible the truth of the rumor that the rebels contemplated an attack ‘on iicieua, and wers massing their forces for that express pury Third, to destroy the enemy's supplies, To car ry out this programme, Colonel Clayton, witha force of 1,200 cavalry, 1,000 infantry and one section of artillery (iluy dou’, Dubuque battery), started on the 6th of May tor (ue enemy’s country, the Colonel sending the infantry, the section of artillery and a company of the Third lowa slry, all under the command of Colonel Rice, of the ‘thirty-third lowa, om the roa leading directly to Cotton Plant, while he, with 1,100 caval, took the middle rowd for Clarendon, arriving at this piace in due time, Not tindiag apy forse at this place tho Colonel proceeded immediately to the cross roads at Clarendon. PRICE'S POSITION ASCERTAINED. By the way, it was ascertained that General Price bad a force o. threo brigades of infantry aud tour componies of artillery between the Arkansas and White rivers—a dis. tance of about titty miles. On their arrival at the cross roads Colonel Rice joined them with his command, hav- ing learned that the rebels had a negro camp at a short distance from this point. Colonel Jenkins, of the Fifth Kansas, was seat to break it up, and captured twenty negroes. DETACHED EXPEDITION TO COTTON PLANT. Before moving farther Colonel Rice, with} his com- mand, was ordered on a reconnoissance in the vicinity of Cotton Piant, To reach this place it became necessary to cross the Bayou de Vue; but after an examination it was found to be impracticable, as it would consume too much time to bridge the swamp so that it would admit the passage of the cavalry and artillery; aud, as it was as cortained from a reliable source that there was po enemy there, Colonel Rice concluded to returnf to Mariwna and look after tho guerilla chief Dobbivs, who was said to be somewhere in that vicinity, aad also to be in supporting distance of our cavalry, should they need his assistance. COLONEL CLAYTON PUSHING ONWARD. In the meantime Colonel Clayton had pushed on his force to the Languelle river. Thus far nothing had been heard of the whereabouts of the enemy; indeed there was nothing definite whether there was an enemy on the east side of the Langucllv or not; but the Colonel was de- tormined to find him if there was and give him battle. ‘The bridge over the river was passed, aud as this was the only one on the stream it was thought prudeut to guard it and prevent It being destroyed; for if they were at- tacked by superior pumbers %t would be the only means of escape. Covsequently the First Indiana cavalry wei detailed for that purpose, while the balance of the forees were sent out in diferent directions. Colonel Jenkins, with the Fifth Kansas and Filth lilinois cavalry, going across to Taylor's creek, five miles distant, to reconnoitre, was informed that Dobbins bad crossed the Languolle that afternoon at Hughes’ Ferry, and consequently could uot be at any great distance. This news was immediately sent to Colonel Clayton, who ordered him to advance on the following morning at daylight, and that he (Clayton) would follow with his remaining force, and joia him as soon as it was possible. ‘THE REBEL GENERAL MARMADUKE'S POSITION, But before the dawn of day ac ntraband made his way into the camp and apprised Colonel Jenkins that General Marmaduke, with his whole command, was encamped not more than twenty-five miles from him up the (laylor’s) creek, That Marmaduke was in this country, and (hat the expedition should give nim and his forces Dattic, never was contemplated; for it was expected, and, from the best information that has been received at this post, we were led to conclude, that Marmaduke, after his defeat at Cape Girardeau vy our forces, bad retreated in a very different direction from that which the resent indicated. AC first Cotonol Jenkins was not jueilued to give credit to the statemont of the contraband; yet after due considerktion the Colonel concluded that sich a fact might really extst ag that Marmadukes’ brigade was at the jxce designated by the aforesaid contraband. If such a act did 61 it was of vital finportance that the whole weou.mand of Colonel Clayton ould be infor; Carliest opportunity, Consequently a messeng me y dispatched to Colonel Clayton, giving information. MATTERS WERE NOW FAST COMING TO A CRIRIG, { this was trae that Marmaduice was at that place, it why estiaated that he must have several thoueand meu with bim,and to make an attack on him with the enail force that we had at our ‘disposal, thought many of the officers, would end in our defeat. Yet the officers and mon were anxious to mect the notorious Marmaduke. Col. Clayton, well Knowing the superior fighting qualities of his mon, resolved to make the attack after maturing a plan, COLONEL CLAYTON MARCHED TO MEBT MARMADCKE with a detachment of the First Indiana cavalry, namber- dng two hundred and thirty men aod two email steel rifled guns, leaving Captain Sagard with nis company to guard tho bridge, He had proceeded but a short distance before the two forces came together. After a brisk fight our small force succeeded in driving Marmaduke from the town (Taylor’s creek) to the wood above the town, on the Wittsburg road. ‘THE FIGHT AT TAYLOR'S CXRER. Leaving one company (as a rear guard) of forty men the Colonel then rordaiea the romainder of hia’ foree! one hundred aud ninety strong, ,to dismount, letting evory fourth man hold horses, and them riyht and left, moved to the timber. artillery wore then placed in — took From ae jon the wholo enemy's nly seen, whieh consisted of three pisces in the road, which constituted their coutro, and on either site of the artillerymen five to six buudred After engaging the enemy for an hour or more this geilent band of berces saw ihe enemy fy deiore them. ATTEMPT 20 CUT OFF COLONEL CLAYTON'S reRcEs, The onemy wore seen to leave the main road ard enter the wood. Clayton, well knowing that thore was a road in that direction that led to the bridgo tbat be had just left a few hocra before, nt, correct. jy, that it was their intention to get of the bridge, thereby cutting of Bis line retreat and ali comm\cication with tho remaindyr ef bie command, The mea were tmmediately formed into acotumo aud marched forthwith to the bridge. Just before their artival some thirty of the rebels, who were in advance of the main force, came up to the bridge for the purpose of Dirving it, bub were quickly dispersed by Capt, Gugard, THR KROL AFTACK. Colonel Clayton, on hits arr the bridge, had no planted his two pisces of ery on an eminence eed his mee in po- oamanded the utidgs and eforo the chivalrous Maems imade bis appenr- artillery and mus. nd opened pun our force w keeping wp ad ihcownt firing for by ni ining the positien, hve felt back tented dhe aacraut hills to a place of security, Colonel Clayton, not thinking it expedient to follow the rebels with his small foree Int thotr stronghold, concluded to remain at the brilge. ANTIETY ABOUT COLOR! seKINS 4G Be wag aaxtous (9 hear trom Colonel Jenk. Lond ae he had “pot heard from hin sinoe he sent him in pursutt of Dob bine, the evening before. in mued, Colonel Jenkins ciuity of Taylor's ereck, and of Dobbins’ ‘At that tame, 1 wil be ponte to reconuure 1D vi Rnd find out, if possible, the gueritas ‘and return te Cutonel ¢ eat aher the receipt of ret message tl pobing had ona ‘the Languelle but a fow bourse before, sent word to Col. Jenkins (0 move bis command in parauit, aud (hat he would follow him immediately ; but when the second messengowarrived, with tho news from Col Jen kins that Marmaduke was above hin on Taylor's crock, he went immediately tn that direction, without informing Col. Jeukius At first it was fair to that G venkina would try at least to join him at the appointed place, and if wo were not there he cortainly would march w the bridge, Alter due deliberation Col, Clayton camo to the conclusion that Col. Jenkins must know of Marma- duko’s forces boing between their two commanas, and that he kuew of the close proximity of the intaniry on the other side of tae Lavguolie, at or near Marianna. Tak- ing these facts into consideration, the Colonoi tolt assured that Jenkins’ good judgment would tead him to abandon the idea of joining us at the bridge, and cause him to croea the Languelie at Hughes’ Ferry, the only feasible line of rotreat, COLONEL CLAYTON REMAINKD WHERE BB WAS, Fearing no attack from the enemy 60 long as we re- tained the position at the bridge, the Colone] thought it advisable to remain in his position and watoh the move- ments of the evemy. While at this 0 several citizens were brought into our camp, and from them we ascer- tained that the enemy from the opposite side could make &@ detour to the right, crossing at & bridge about two miles above, and cut of our retreat in the rear, and also that they could do the same at the loft, crossing at a.ford about five mites below. Caloulating the distauce, we concluded that if the enemy took of these routes they could not arrive im our rear before tine o'clock at night, Colonel Clayton then concluded to romain at the Deidge until eight o'clock, thus keeping his engagomout good with Colone| Jenkins, which would give us an hour’s start of the enemy facet ay yes 28 ‘@ flanking moye- ment. Not wishing to destroy the bridge—because Colonel whereabouts Jenkins in @ possible emergenoy mi “need it—Colonel Clayton caused ‘camp dires ¢o be replenished, and had the pickeis that posted ia front of the charge a 5 ir so that “we. were still at the bridge. Wo thon quittly re- sumed the march toward Helena, feeling confident Col. Jenkins would not attempt to join us at any of Points., ‘ian, WHAT OOLONRI, JENKING or it ea See ee was at 5 ay portance rh consolidating our small Toroee, ankcvea'tne next morning as sdon as it was light to join Col. Olayton at the bridge. He had not ap pe Theta am lh 7 great distance ‘before bis advance guard came upon the enemy, We may properly designate this as ‘Coto: for it wag one of the most achievements the enemy that I have ever to record in this ment or any other—that s smal! force (not two should be able to cause a force of twelve hundred to retire from the felt. He certainly deserves the a From the ofvcial report I am enabied to give you fol- lowing details:— After we bad gone some four and a halfor five miles, just as we were nearing ‘‘ Oldfield's,” we beard some ten or twelve shots from the extreme advance. Ina few minutes thy firing was heard, and a t came ot from Captain Harrington to hurry up force was back at full speed the column. The. lo was sounded, and tho soon off om the gallyp. Soon the enemy ry sight, drawn up in line of battle. Captain Harrington's compony, being in the advance, received at this moment: a heavy volley. The main, column, seven compa- nics, baving now arrived, they were ordered to dismount and prepare to fight on foot. One company was then ordered to the right and leit as skirmishers, one iy as rear guard, and one each to the right and left flanks to guard against any flank movement; the balance of the men were posted in the centre, THE YIRE—T2H REUKLS STAGGERED. When this was.done an advance was ordered. The fire of our men was so well directed that we caused the ene- my to break and retiro three diferent. times, driving him some five or six hundred yards and beyond the cross rouds. All this occupied about three-quarters of ap hour. ‘We now reached a point that was well calculated to with- hold a large force, appearances indicating that the enemy was 500n to renew his attack, ‘The mon were ordered to cover the road and reserve their fire until the enemy camo within forty yards, In a few minutes after we received a most terrific -v« irom their side. They then parted to the right and left and 2 regiment wag eeen coming down upon us in columns of platoons, wiih their colors fying and the fect of their horses making the very earth shake. THE RUE OF THE REKRIS—THRIR RECEPTION AND | THE RESULT, When within fifty or sixty yards they broke out intoa loud and prolonged po or cheer, which compictely drowned the noise of the firing: and now it was thut the Fitth Kansas showed therasetyes in thoir true light and so well susteimed the gallant reputation of their young po G Ry nt eahes enero bi: 3 but ect a firm grasp of their “Sharps,’” they awaited the shock. With the exooption of a few di shots, from impatience, they reserved their fire the enemy came within close range; then a streain of fire poured forth intheir front so terrific and well directed that the head of their column staggered, reeled and then broke In confusion to the right and Jett through the woods to the rear, THE ATEACK OF THE TWRNTY-YIRST TERAS REGIMENT. Some fifteen or twenty minutes elapsed, and then down came the Twenty-first Texas im the same manner, led by Colonel Carter, their brigade commander , in ‘The in before. The fell and Lieut. Motee, mortally wounded THE YORCE OF THE RERELS AND THEIR LEADER, Colonel Jenkins, feeling anxious to ascertain whom and the number we were , Went to a wounded soldier in the wood, who, in answer to the question, informed part of Marmad bim thas it luke’s force, gon of Col. ‘ing hundred’ of the following Texas ci rg Bag , Eighteenth, Sixteenth and > a Lieut. McGee remarked to Col. Jenkins that this was the first time that their regiment had cves begn repulsed. THE ENEMY SOON ATTEMPIED ANOTHER CHAROE; bnt when within seventy-five or eighty yards they baltea, and, witha faint cheer, reticed. When the fight com. menced Major Farnum and the Fifth Illinois cavalry were sent for, and at this juncture they arrived, They were greeted with almost as loud a cheer as came from the It was now almost dark, and tne enemy upon us with shelt, having our range ex- actly: and, fearing a fiank or rear attack, which was a very casy matter, Colonel Jenkios, after consulting bis officers, conclided to cross the Langueile at Hughes’ Ferry, although he was informed that Dobbins would de- fend it with tive hundred mon; but knowing juat the infantry at Mariauna, under the command of Colonel Rice, would cause them to leaye, which was the case, on their arrival at the ferry they crogsed in safety by swimming their horses, arriving at lielena the next day. THE LO.sk, Daring the whole engagement Colonel Jenkins lost in killed and wounded — Killed. Westey A. Hurd, Co. A Dangerously Wounded Private Josep Platt, Co F; George Spain, Serinsty Wo Daniel M. Boutwell, Co. bugler Andrew Melnturf, rivate Johny M. Vincent, Co, C; Martin V. B. Persull, jas. Iudson, Slightly Wounded. Captain Henry Moore, Co. Fy shot through wrist; pri- yates Ira Howe, Co. E, aM. Bently, kiman T. Adams, Loring James, Orderly Sergeant Henry F, Richardson, THE DANGER OF TUE 1 ON—HOW THE MEN ACQUIRED 1SCIPLINE. solonel Clayton aud his whole command were not ited, at least taken prisoners, le certaiuly oulons. ‘There is not on record since the commen of this rebellion such an exhibition of bra- as has been shown in these two en- ments of Colonels Clayton and Jenkins. The Fifth Kansas ¢avatry regiment since its organization has always been considered one of the very best iu the service, ant jn this last glorious engagement certainly haa, won for itself madying honore, ment is greatiy ave to Colovel Clayton, in the words of Coloncl Jenking (fu his report to hint):— That the stead! { ness and bravery oxbibited by the men fe the result, ina great maoner, 07 that discipline and drill you have taught them sittce You havo been with us, and which they did not know beore.? When Colonel Jenkins converted with Lieutenant MeGee on tho Melt after the fg oma being told that his regiment (iwenty firet Texas) had shting the Fifth Kamas, he replied at they are a GA suet of men as I ever saw, and the first thet ever repulsed the Twenty frat Texas’ Would that we 4 had more such men and offeers. i WAT THE EXPROITION ACCOMPLISHED. 1. A complete and thoroogh examination of the ¥ lying east of the Bayou De Vue as far south as er, and north as Madison. hu scertained (oO of a large po of General Price 8. Wo have destroyed t one hundred thousand dollars worth of the enemy's supplies, 4. We have administe: ed to General Marmaduke's com- Mand one More severe castigation. Ail of this has been accomplished with but the joes of two men killed and eighteen wouade?, and withovt tho joss of any arma, ‘equipmonts oF public property. ‘The loss of the enemy iv killed and wounded thus far ascortajned is about one hundred and dity, including tour captains and five Heatensuts, COLONR!, CLAYTON'S Lown, Colonel Clayton in bis engagement with Marmaduke lost onty one killed aix wounded. The following te the ‘wt Of kiuied and wounded iu the gemeat at creek, and at tho bridge — the Languelte, led. Andrew Green, Co. L, Ly iY ine w) cavalry. . Wm, C, Wiibelm, Co. A, Firet Indiana cavatry, ie. Ad Pry to Mien indian cevacy. Je To. 1 Firat Idiaua cavalry. 2 Woltkale, Co. Ly First fediana cavalry. Second Lieut. M, W. Wounded. Fifth Kansas ca- valry and acting adjutant (or Colosel Clayton. ortainty the position 8 forces. ay lor’s Pine Arts. Miss Lander's fine statue of “Evangeline” is now on exhibition at Goupil's. It ie one of the best works exe. cuted by this talented scnlptross. Millala hae sold his “Eve of St. Agnes” for $4,000 to Mr. Lucas, the weli known English contractor. Havemoyer's picture of The Nativity,’’ now in the poesossion of Tir. Ingersoll, is to be seen at 687 Broadway. Application for admission haa to be made to the owner. A large and finely executed lithograph of Mr. Win. M. Hunt's spirited picture, “The Bugie Call,’ hae been pub Niehed by Fabronius, of Bostou. It can be purchased at qhe establishment of SM. Emit Seitz, 766 Broadway The collection of Mr. G. H. Moriand (a dos-endans of the great English painter) was sold under the tammer, ia London, the oftier day. It Inetuded some tweive dr freon of the jatter’s plotares, and realized close upon forty thoosand doliare. THE REBELS IN Operations of Our Cavalry Towards Little Rock---See Letter from Helena. Tho arrows marked © indicate the march NOTES. of tho cavalry. ARKANSAS. The arrows marked & Indicate the march of the infantry, 3B is the bridge over the Languille, held by Colonoi Clayton ‘after he engaged the enemy at the village T (Taylor’s Creck. The tent near Marianna is where Colonel Dobin was posted with a viow of cutting off Colon, Jenkins’ retreat. It was the approach of Colonel Rice’s command that drove him away and vermitted Colonel Jenkins’ crossing. MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS. Board of Councilmen. . THE HOSPITALITIES OF THE CITY TO BB TENDERED TO GENERAL MEAGHER—TRE FORTHCOMING CHI- CAGO CONVENTION—THE STATEN ISLAND PERRY COMPANY—ADOPTION OF THE TAX LEVY, BTO. A special meeting of the Board of Councilmen was held at three o'clock yesterday, Morgan Jones, Beq., Presi- dent, in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. Councilman Jorce introduced a preamb‘e and resolution tendering the hospitalities.of the clty to General Thomas Francis Meagher, on the occasion of his arrival im this city, after his resignation of the command of the Irish Brigade. On motion of Councilman Hares, the resolution was adopted by a vote of nineteen in the affirmative to two im the negative. The following communication was received from the Mayor in reference to the forthcoming Chicago Conven- tion:— Mavor’s Orrice, New Yor, May 25, 1853. To Tuk HONORABLY TH: Common CounciL :— GBNTIEMEN—I deem it my duty to ask your attention toa cali for « Nationa! Convention, to be neld’a: ihe city of Chi- on the first Tuesday of June next, a copy of which I en- obgerve that it is a by about a Iv 5 \ Sah anger yay tredineny ele Os analy he Mtating commercial intercourse with niont of canals between the ita te ity of Now | nie ot ¥ 5 en} ot New York. Its early consummation is to the commerce of-the country, of whieh great centre, and to which i: is chiefly in. prosperity. ‘ully suggest the f appointing: delegates to represent city in that € tiov. Dele- gates have already b Appointed by the Chamber of Cuin. Iheree aud the Corn Bachange of this city ‘to represent thelr respecuive Lodies, abd I feel that we Should fail in sppre- ciation of the tmportance of the Convention, amd its proba. ble iniluence on the Interests of the city, If we neglecved vo send reproseutatives of the municipal chvernment to share im ite deliberations, GBOKGE OPDYKE, Mayor. A petition signed by a number of the residents on Sta ten Island was presented, praying for redress against the abuse of the New York and Staten Island Ferry Company. ‘They complain that two oat of the only three boats now ming upon both ferries hot appropriate to the ser- vice. That the number of boats is enturely inadequate Ag a conyenions means of communication; and, notwith- standing that the present lessees are realiz: more thi 150 per cent per annum of the capital invested, the rieds during which there are no means of tutercourse tween the city and the island are inexcnsably prolong ‘The petitioners pray that sections $,9,10.and M of the ‘The eitictency of this rogi-"| bill lately presented to the Legislatare be reduced to the form of an ordinance by the Common Conncit. the bill, trey say, would bave becn triumphantly parsed but for the influence of Georgo Law, whom they accuse of oversha- owing the Capitol Ife the upas tree and poisoning the Pure air of tho Legislature. Koferred to the Committee oo Wharvee, Viers and Sips. Z ‘The anonal tax levy, a3 edopted by the Common Council and afterwards amended by the Log'sigimre, was alopted by @ vote of fivtecn ip the aflirmative (0 thirteen in eho he e. After transacting @ large amount of routine business the Beard, alter sessjum of about four hours, adjourned until Mhursday evening next, at live o'clock. Presentment by the Grand Jury Against the Use of Dangerous Weapons, Par- ticularly by the Police. COURT OF OYER AND TERMINER. Before Hon. Judge Leonard May 26.—The Grand Jury made the following present Mout respecting the reckless use of flrearms and danger ous weapons if this city, both by the police and by grown persons and youths :— The inquest deem it their duty to refer the sub Jeot of carrying and using dangerous weapons, and partic. ‘ularly the ise of firearms by the police of this city, not only as their mee th par spo A on tek his ~ 3 ‘the deep interest eotertained by their fellow ‘tissee ‘op this important subject. toned by the uve of knives by the They should only be permitted fm caves of extraordinary character, ‘The uv iform of the police, under ali circumsiances, should be their protection aud tend to quiet distarbances sooner thao any reeert to arms. Tho mere exhibitino of wea pons gonerally tends to exasperate rather that quiet a wd. “the Grand Jury are of opt: u ihe uso of firearms shout uot be permitted by tho dopartment, and thet the Crnintesionera bf tho Metropolitan Poltee should immed. lately cause an investigntion to be made into the practice, aud order shonit be tssued forbidding tho carry ing of such weapons ander penalty of expulsion from’ the forea, uniest by #-0ebel Ofder and in districts Known to be dangerous, aid then express regulations should govern gurt thon adjourned stay die. (wer the ¢ ae” wend City Intelligence. Conemma Corrade Law Scoor—Awarp oF ‘Prize Grrr IN Porsncan Scrmxcr—At the late commencement of the Columbia College Law School the prize for the best casay 00 political science was not awarded, owing to the fact that the report of: the Examining Committes had been mislaid. The prize, consisting ot has been awarded to Mr. Edward Wetmore, who was algo the successful competitor for the seing ly bent ent of muti. cipal law. Theeseay of Mr. Erastus aclence was the second, Henry Guxs’ Feq., the celebrated Irish orator, delivered a lecture at the Brooklyn Athenmum,.on Monday night, on “The Intellectual and Moral Qualities of the Irish People?” in behalf of the Irish relief movement. Notwithstanding the attraction of Laura Keene’s “American Cousin” at the Academy of Bfusic, the Athenwum was well filled by an intelligent and to listem'to..tbe liquid eloquence: lips. of ‘the orator. The applanse tl ‘Th roughout was most e trustees of the Athcnmmm ‘gave the use of the building gratis om this occasion. ‘Tax New Haved Sr#imvolt LAvx.—It will be interesting to travellers going Exst to knew that the first class Steamer Elm City willtike’ the piace of the Traveller, as the cleven night boat to New Haven, on Saturday next. The iipe wi'l then consist of the new steamer Con- tivental and jhe KimCity, two of our finest river boats. Police Intelligence. | Twenty Tuovssxy Dorrars ax, Conroraniax Norgs Sro- 1BN—ARREST ON =vericiox.—Some months ago Messrs, Rovt, Anthopy & Co., stdtioners, 9f Nassau street, receiv ed an order from the Corporation\of New Qrleans for the engraving and printhug of! €420,000 fu five and ten dotiar notes. The ordepfér the éngraving was sub-contracted ‘to W. L. Orthsby, and about 090 worth of the nutes were despatched in the steamer Marion; but the package was lost in the confusion attending the wreekof the vessel gn ber voyage South.~Ouethe night Of Lecember 1 Mr. Ormeby’s place of business im Pine street wag broken into, and five hundred and thirty-one sheets of these notes, amounting to $20,000, were stolen from the prem- bes. The police made vigorous efforts to ferret out the burglars. but no trace of te thieves or the ewlen proper ty could be discovered. Qn the 2lst inet. a young Ger- mao, named Henry Bergmann, entered the 74 office of John . ~Coltma, No. 122 Broadway, aud offered for gale one hy and sixty.nine of the moter. The signatires/of 8: Howell, Comptroller, a John 8. Walton, Treasdrer of the Corporation of New Or- ivans, bod been forged to the bill#)and Mr. Collins , detect- ing the fraud, called in Officer Connor and had oy arrested, Tho prisonerwas brought before Justice Dodge, at the Tombs, where the matter wag under Investigation yesterday. it \i8 alleged thot thd prisoner offered the Hotes for sale at. number of other brokers, but they re- fuved to have aytiing to do with them. Borgmaun, wuo was formerly in the cinployment of Mr. Ormsby, keepee. millinery shop at ¢ Division street He does not give any explanatioi stolen notes ea toh Coroners’ Inquests. Tie Laveens Sener Howenk Case.—The juquest to tho cave of Jobn Bray; whouied at the New York Hoapi- tal om Monday from the effects of « pistol shot wound received at the bande of Sébastion Drebron the 30th of April last, at Ne Laurens street, wae bold yester. dny by Coroner Wildey. From the evidence elietted on the inquisition it appears thatdeceased and two friends ‘er the payment for some drinks, when oting ae barkeoper, told them toleave Deceased thereupon become very angry, and snifo threatened to have the barkeeper’s the ypiaee. drawing @ large heart's blood, The latter retreated to the rear of the ttore, aud procuring a pistol fired if at decease’, wounding tim in the shoulder. Previous to the fring of the shot Bray turned off the gas, leaving the place in utter darkvere, ao that he mught the mere easily intimidate the baskeeper and have th his own way, The evidence wes rather favorable to the prisoner, and a case of justifiable homicide will iy, be made aut when the matter comes Vefore the Court of Seesions. Jory rendered a verdict of ‘Death shot wound at the hands of Sebastian Drebr tate ir i ot bim to await the ‘ction’ of jury. wes twenty-two years Of age, Was & pativeor this oi pand was © butcher by oceupati> Sorrwe oF AN £x-PoLcuman.—Nathavie! &. Whigam, an ex-policemam, residing at No. 163 Fast Thirty fourth street, committed suicide on Sanday pight, while iaboring under the effects of strong drink. Deceased had been on & apres for five or siz weeks, and bad become so demented that ho scarcely knew what he was doing. He drank «© quantiiy of laudapum, it eppears, snd, after 80, informed bie wifo that be, ned stan thab there wea enyining bet Gaaey 1 ths Pt ten peid bo augotion fo the remark, and it as p Second avenue M. Wilson, for selling the tac ytd eluded to discharge. Mr bai con: Ir. Ser sCoased Was @ nativect this State, and was thirty. ‘six yoars of ago, Fourn Daownen.—James Williams, steward of the Budd on political Lecrurs ix Brooxirx.—Henry (iles, J Tho Thirty-second New York Stato Volunteers, under command of Qolone! Frank F, Pinto, arrived in this city at six o'clock yesterday afteruoon, and aro now at tho Park Barracks. Zhoy vumber some five bundred mop, @nd. look remarkably woll aftor their two years’ cam: paign. This regimont hag been in. nearly all tho impor- tant eagagements of the present war. They fought ga! Aaotly-at Bull rua, Gaines’ Mill, Charles City Crossroads, Malvern Hill, Crampton Gap, Antietam and Fredericks burg, and at each of Yhose ongagements refected honor ‘upon thempelyos as well.ag+upgn the State from which thoy took uparms to battle ia support of the country. ‘Tho following apecial order, issued by Major Gonoral Bodgwiok, is bighly creditable to this gallant regiment :— SPECIAL ORDER—NO. pQuanters, Firm army Cogrs, May 23, 1303. 4. The term of service of the Thirty-sectod Now York Voluntoers baving oxpired, that regiment will proceed on Monday, the 25th inst, , to tho city of New York, the piace of enrolment, when it will be muslered out of service Upon arrival there its arms, equipments and public pro: porty will Ds turned in tothe proper officers, The - master’s Dopartmout will furnish transportation mouth. ‘The lose of this gallant regirnent from the setvice isa cavse of much regret to the,blajor General commanding. ‘The Thirty-second Now York Volunteers bas beeu identi- fed with the Fifth army corps from its first organiza. tion, and has nobly borne its part on all oceasicns, from its carliost ches down to the Inst memorable struggle at Salom come In Horr nod ond Virginia, upon many battic graves Of falien but unmforgotien com: west tho brave dovotion of the regiment to the at cause. momocien of doeds—of trying marches—of ‘and fatigues, should mako each goldior proud of his connection with the command and ‘my of which it was a part. ‘Ihe General commanding the c» congratulates the officers and men upon these honorable retiroments fron the serv: t they have bravoly y ahd the a. SEDG@ WICK. Lieutenants—W. M. Godley, ——-. Winney, ——. Simmons" J. Ay =. Nowell, J..E.\Brown,. 't, Burns, J. "Davenport, +P. Denaon. ‘The city authorities will formally receive the regiment this oon, A dinper}will'be given ‘is tho 6yening at the Park Barracks. The Fighth regiment, N. G., will act ‘8 escort to the Thirty don their ade through ie city to-day. .Col. Varian has issued the following order: — GENERAL ORDER--NO. 7. Heanqvarrans, Figgtu Reo't New Yor« State N. G., ‘ ; ss Kew Yorn May 26, 1863, Pursuant todivision abd brigade érders this regiment will parade oh Wednesday, the 27th inst., to escort the Thirty second regimont Volunteers on thoir return from the seat of war. . Line will be formed in Broome street, right way, at two o'clock P. M. Troop mounted, Field and staffdismounted. The band will report to the Adjutant at three-quarters past one o'clock on the parade grounds. By order of J. M. VARIAN, Colonet. D. B, Keeusr, Jr., Adjutant. on Broad- re 4 The Thirty-eighth Regiment N. ¥. 8. V. Preparations arémow being made in the city for the (Second Scott Life Guards), which is expected to arrive in the city in afew days A meeting iv relation to the matter is tobe held at the Astor House at eight o'clock this evening. Arrival of the Third Regiment, N. Y. S. V.—Their Reception in Albany, &c. Four bundred men of this command, whoso term of service has expired, passed up the river on the 14th and arrived at Albany on the 15th inst, They were under charge of thé following officers:—Major F. @. Floyd, Cap- tains J.G. Fay, A. Mano, G. W. Warren, L. A. Rohley, W. N. 8. Sanders, T. E. Lord, W. E. Mink, and Licutenants Couch, Tuttle aud Beebe. This regiment comprises some of the tirst volunteer companies raized in the State. The remainder of the regiment is at Fortress Monroe, and Bumbers (including three hundred from the Ninth Zouaves) seven hundred and thirty-two strong, We un- derstand that, next to the Fifth, this regiment has fur- Bished more officers any other regiment in the ser- vice. There are only two officers now in it holding their original commissions; the most of the remainder have b Promoted from the ranks. Company A was the first company raised on Long Island: it is composed of Williamsburg firemen, and was formerly utider command of young Abel Smith, now colonel of the Second Duryee Zouaves. Tn the affair of Big Bethe! it bad two officers and eighteen men wounded apd one taken prisoner, At the Pte os veep it be me the South bea '. p who comma company, was former! an officer of the Sixty-ninth N. Y. S. M.. and captain of the Napper Tandy Lizbt Artillery of Brooklyn. ‘The regiment was received at Albany on its return by the eptire Fire Department and ids of citizens. The wel waa everywhere « Upon ing the Capitol Governor Seymour spoke as follows:— LoIE’S OF ‘THe Tump Recrwest—This i@ not the frst time I have had the honor of meeting your noble regiment. While in ia T heard a veteran general speak in the highest terms of your discipline, your valor apd your de portment. It affords me pleasure to meet you in the State of New York, and congratulate you on your re- tupn to your homes on the banks of the noble Hudson, after your service in the armies of your country for two long years. Whether you decide to remain bere or once more go forth to ight the battles of your country may it be witb the same earnestness and the same success that bas characterized your cfforts for the last two years, As chier istrate of the State of Now York, aud com mander of the military forces, in behalf of the peonle of the State, 1 thank you for the honor you have conferred Qpon the state by your discipline and good conduct, and Welcome you back to its daties, its privileges and its re- spousibilities. It is expected that ina few weeks the thres hundred men required to make the regiment oue thousand strong will be on their way to Fortress Monroe. A val of the Eleventh Massachusetts Battery. One hundre| and fiity mev, comprising the Eleventh Massachusetts battery, arrived im this city yesterday. ‘They aye nine months mon, whose time bas expired. The officers are:—Captain, Faward J. Jones; First Lientenants, Cummins and Pierce; Second Lieutenants, Morrill aud Saw- in. The battery is at t quartered at the Park Barracks, and will leay Boston to days, The Return Home of the Sccond Maine Regiment. Baxcon, Me. , May 26, 1863. ‘The Second Maine regiment, ® two years’ organization, arrived in this city towday at teno’clock. They were regeived at the wharf by the military, firemen and ightg Templar, wha eseorted them to Broadway, where y were weiconitt home by the Mayor: after which they were marched to the City iiall, where a bountifal collation was prepared for them by the city government. Speeches welcoming. home tie soldiers w bv Vice President Fiamlin, ex-Governor Washbur A. Pike, Professor Harrie, Lewis Barker, 0. F° and Colone! Roberts, formerly in the Second regiment. The streets and dwellings were decorated with s fiving througbont the city, aud the most intengewnthusiagm prevailed. Arrival and Departure of the Second New Hampshire Volunteers. "The Second New Hampehire regiment have returned to the seat of war. They arrived at Jersey City at an carly hour yesterday, and immediately proceeded on their route. Ht is bot two months since this regiment passea throogh, en route for home, in ordet to reorganize. Milltary Affa' PARADE OF TAK SEVENTH REGE GUARD. The Seventh regiment will proceed to East Now Yorke to-day. The following lias been issued relative to the matter;— GRNERAL ORDER—NO. 6. Hrapgt axrens, Stvayrn Natioxat Granp, New Youn, May 23, 1863. This regiment will assemble, in full igve 4 haversacks and canteens, with one day's on Wed- proceed New York, for tal line will be formed in Lafayette place at Ragimen' rv , NATIONAL Band and ¢rum corpe will report to the adjutant, Quartermaster will \ By onder of i ERIS. Wa. H. Hews, Adjutant. Rweast or Masom Yeawaxs rrom 4 Rene Pmsoy— Major Joseph Yeamans, of the First New York Volun- teers, who was reported wounded and missing after the battle of Chancellorsviile, bas arrived im thie city from where he was confined in the the rebels while by Hirer First een hi tho want of cripple? now tnt Personal Intelligence. Hon, William H. Seward bas his home at Au burp, where he will remain for afew days, [my home of Neu Bampsbire, whe bas ote m9 from Senator McDougall, - fornia, are ta W on. i Jotm Van Huten, son of the late ox-President, has par- chased the Lindenwald hot | for $90,000. It is re. ported tha: he intends to retire from active legal pursuits and devote bia attention to agricultnre, - —_——ey . reception of the Thirty-cighth regiment N. Y. 8. V.. ADDITIONAL FROM EUROPE. Latest/ News by the Asia and Arrival of tha City of Baltimore, Ken Bey hes The steamship, City Of Baltimoro, Captain MoGaigan, which feft Liverpool at three o'clock on tho afternoon of the 13th and Queenstown on the 14th inst, arrived at this port carly yesterday morning. Her yows has boeu antici. Patedby tho; telegraphic advices of tho Hibornian and Asie, published in the HitaLy yosterday morning, Tho steamsbip Asia sailed from Halifax at yur o'clock yoetorday morning for Lestua, where sho will be due on Wodnestay afternoon. Tue (lowing is the vory iateat mows by tho Asia:— New Financial Compa: NDON, May 16, 1863. The financial feature of tho woek is the establishment of @ company here to act in corrospondenge with the Credit Mobitier of Paris, ; Turia aud Amstordam, and also with Mesars. Holtlagner & Co, Fould, Mallet, Mareand, and other prominent baukers of Paris. The iness of the company here ts independent and free iu its action, but closely allied with the association named above. The company is formed on a vory strong basis, and comprises some of the leading firjas in London, such ‘ag Messrs. Frederick Huth & Co., Frabhing, and Goschen, Heath & Co,, Dobroe & Sous, George Go... and Stern Brotuers & Co. Such names command the entire confidence of the community. Accident to the United States Stea mor Wyom: . The Al steam sloop.of-war Wyoming struck a rock in Swe harbor, and sustained damages to the ox- tent of twenty-five thousand dollars, Kowno, May 6, 1668. to its faith, which is constentiy Russian government, volun- by country cler; ey. spree ‘ands havo been vic- epgagementc, tho mast noteworthy of Oupo. the road between Wilmokir 4 Necabedlt the forest of Rogow. 6 two Russian columns. fhe hero ofthe day was Kather wicz, who Cod upoa the flank with a company of scythomen and turned or vi . ‘the Russians lott forty killed aoa atamupition upon the ficid, Afver the jemont the band of nga—in all 2,700 strong—divided into four parts. of these, led by Father’ Mackiewiez. advanceil a3 far northward as Onikschtz, driving out-all the Russian courts of aduinia- tration and expelling the Russian ojticials, The iuhabitants of Ontkschtz, consisting chiofly of fd sants occupying the crown domains, receivod Father - kiewicg with indescribable enthusiasm as he ontored the village at the head of his troojs, waving the Polish dag and Siding the national hymns. - A large inerease of volunteers has taken place in the A very small division ‘district of Szakole, ncar Trischki. under Pisarski has gained considerable advantages over the Rugsiau columas ¢ mmanded by Major Smoinoff, Af- tor the engagement the Russians set a country house om fre. uming twelve of their own dead in the flames, in the hope ieyecian | extent of their losses. ‘The more the creases the groator are the 6 Tiss a, GE Fichatscheff and Majdetl, the Russian’ ers, t Oubrages phot ps) no efforts whatever to arrest the horrors and atrociti their troops commit. The younger Russian officers efiect nothing, owing to the insul ination of the men; and both officers oe ee have been heard to declare that after the 33th of May, the term appointed for the expiration of the amnesty, they will burn, plunder, de- stroy and lay at pleasure. Even now all classes aro in- furtated at the savage bratulity of the Russians,and it is quite possible that after the 13ib of May the only com- paratively secure place in the country will be the Polish camps. Tn the vernments of Wilna, Grodno and Mausk the scope of the insurrection increases. daily. son of the Lithuanian historian, bas particularly distia- guished himself by his activity and daring. The Escape of the Grand Duke Michael trom the Circassians. The following sarrative of the dangers and escape of the Russian Grand Duke Michael from the Circassians will Me Sa sm eat aM ba On the 281 u come to visit Circassia, was surrounded b; Cit ban scldiery vand whilst going from the river to castle Of Habl two hundred and fifty Circassian horsemen: attacked ceveral hundred Russian horsemen, and, the Granu Doke having fled, they left one hi and el jead , and two wugonloads of booty and an officer ‘into 53 hk i F bale E ‘The Paris papers publish tis day, andounciog that fresh distarbances Beye out in Trebigue. The wives of the Turkish im the environs of the town assembled India. ‘ Bomnay, April 28, 1863, The Bliore Ghat incline.of the Grent todian Poutaadla Rajiway bas been, successtt shirting and mule rend Tem: Cotton dull. Mali- Gr ‘va opi 16 30 rupees. - Exehange on London, six months, fret clase oredits, 28. og "1 Freights quiet. Cavcurta, April 27, 1663, Shirtings and mule twist dull, on ‘London, first class credits, 2a. gd. THE NAVY. Letters, papers and parcels, properly directed, and left at the Lyceum, Brooklyn Navy Yard, will be forwarded by the supply steamer Circagsian, which sails on the 4th of June. She will step at Port Royal and other porte fur- ther South. ‘The «booner Emily, supposed to be from New York, captures by the Potomac flotilla abovo Elroana on Friday, arrived at Washington on Monday. The officers andcrew, spon ler character being discovered, set Gre to her and then left, The echooner is supposed to be a regular block- ade runner, and bas @ cargo worth $50,000, Acting Master Edward F. Devens has been promoted to acting volupteer Houtenant, and ordered to the command of the steamer Aries. ‘The Keel of the iron-clad Nanbue was iaid last week at the Calon Iron Works, Wililameburg. This veaset is one of the fifteen light draught iron-clads just getting out, aud will Lave one turret. ‘The prize steamer Adela wiil sail Soon from the Navy Yard, Brooklyn. She has a new style of paddle, wheels, which, it i said, epable her to make eighteen mites per hour. Her engines are very powerful, amd but for a mere ac- cident would have escaped from het captor, which ap- proached her unawares in afog. She is believed to be the fastest steamer in the navy. Her officers are vcearty all under orders, aud she will leave this port soon on im- portant service, ’ The eurvey held on the line.of-battie ship Ohio, at Bow-, toh, has resuited in an order to cut that vessel dows to two decker and make her a screw frigate. She will then ranks with the Laacaster and probably be as efficient a @ new vessel. Preparationsaré being made to overhaul the Franklin, North Carolina aud Vermost for similar pur. poner. ‘Liree double bowed steamers wére launched for the pavy within the last ten days—vis., the Pontiec, Wyalu- sing and Pontoosac, TBie makes the following afoat of thd twenty-seven now building: continues to and ie ‘ ‘population here is strictly yo , and