The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-16
MILITARY MATTERS.


From the Wilmington IN O. Journal, Feb. i2l
The Schooner E 8 Powell leaves Tomorrow for
panes from Edgecombe which are compounded by Car.
ms Louis D Wilson and Duggin, and sail imme datey
or Brazos st Jago This is the first embarkaton of the
~ Z. Voiunteera Two more companies are expected
70 get on the latter part OF the week. provided the vessel
can be got ready to transport them Great credit due
TO Lieut. Fremont for his energy aud prompness 10 the
mat err well for the he has taken of Uncle
sans Money in chartering of vessels We venture to
ton of the North Carolina Volunteers will cost the Co
vernment less by nearly half than any regiment
out.
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
from the New Orleans Picsy une, Feb T.
letter we have received from Anton Liar o. dated
on the 18th ut informs that the civil authorities at
Vera Cruz, had strong disposition TO try young Rogers
asa spy and had adjudgsd him trial such but the
military authorities had taken different view of his
and opposed any such proceedings
they probably thought that We might retaliate, and
that they would only be putting ther own necks in
Some Of the officers in the squadron have had an OBJ
poriunty of corresponding with Rogers since his i'm.
prs0nment.
He writes in fine spirits ard says that. though he il
restricted to the fagroom OF the barracks with the use
OF small court, ne is still rea,ed with great kindness
and consideration General Londero the der Of
Vera Cruz, called him every day wh Ia ne was in
town; and as we have sirea'y stated. La Vega visited
nim on his return to Mexico and promised 20 procure
for him his liberty.
We look for his speedy release The sloxicans can
have no motive for dstainng him unless 90 prevent
his giving the squad any information s may have OF
the defence of Vera Cruz; bot this is idle our
officers are already jim receip, OF everything he may
know
The U. &. revenue cutter Ewing. CAPTAIN Nones, was
20 leave NeN Orleans for the Gulf Squadron the eth
infant.
The U. s. government had on the 7h instant at Key
West, 1000 tons coal.
We learn that las, dates the soop Of war Albany had
arrived at Vera cruz and assisting the John Adams
in maintaining the blockade.
The sch ooner Pere from Laguna 10 In the river By
passenger who came on her, learn that another
commissioner had been despatched to Commodore Con.
ner Upon his representations the Commodore had
termined to raise the blockade Of Laguna, which
cordngly done about tho Goth ult The Petrel comes
over laden with fruit, We understand.
[Ffom the Norfolk Beacon, Feb l3l
The Naval Court Martial met yesterday at 10
o'clock at the National Hotel The able defence of
Commander Carpenter was read by his counsel Taze.
welt Taylor Esq which occupied about thirty five mi.
nutes in its delivery The court room well filed
with visiters After the reading Of the defence was
closed the court cleared, and the decision made,
which will not be known until announced by the depart
ment
We learn that the of acting master Rolando
will be taken up to-day General Miilson Of this city,
is his counsel
The s. schr Flirt launched from the ways at the
Navy Yard Gosport Thursday, after having under.
gone thorough repair.
From the Boston Telegraph, Feb l4l
We learn that Commanders Van Brunt and Walker
have received orders from the Department to take
mand OF the two schooners recently purchased in this
city One OF these vessels, the Woicot il in the
dry dock ut alostown, whore she Is being fitted out
Tor tho peculiar service for hch she is destined name
IN her hold 10 support the upper dock which will be
placed one vi the heavy Paixhan guns from Algeis
FOUNDRY Orders have also been received that Of
the schooneIs must be provided with commodations
vessel indicates the nature Of duty which is expected
from her.