New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-05-07
army and NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

Imme distey on the removal OF the Texan lndlans'o
the country north Of the Red River-whleh has been
Effected by this time, presume-hSJor NeighborsS
to furnish the Commissioner Of the Department OF the
Interior with the names Of the different bands, their
numbers end such other information respecting them
as may lead to a judcious understanding OF then
characteristics, &c.
The territory recently assigned by the Government
to the Seminole tribe il beginning to be occupied by
some few Of that people. A portion OF the VIVA
Cat band arrived in their new home about ak weeks
ago They are very friendly to the soldiers
Seven companies Of United States troops marched
from Fort Yuma recently to take up quarters in The
Moiave country, where the Indians have been so
troublesome recently.
A fire broke out in the suttler's store AZ Fort
Stanton, Texas, and destroyed $1,000 worth OF
property.
Notwithstanding the many discussions that have
bee called forth by the order directing the abandon
ment of Fort Abercombie that station will be vacated
at once.
The L. S. steam sloop of-war Richmond, rating IA
guns 929 tuns burden, will be launched at Norfolk
on the 18th.
The Richmond is the last but one launched Of the
five steam sloops ordered by Congress in 1857. Sac
ranks with the San Jacinto Lancaster, Pensacola,
Brooklyn and Hartford all Of which, except the Pen
sacOla, are ahOat.
As soon as Sloop No. 9 Is finished at Philadelphia
there will be large number of hands discharged.
The Sloop No. is expected to be fit for service in
very short time. The present force at the Phiadei-
pha yard exceeds six hundred.
Our correspondent on board the Fulton writes that
"during our cruise Of seven months travelled
"l6,OOO miles, steamed II days AMI managed 10 DIS
"pose Of H. 100 tuns Of coal 667j pounds Of bread
" 200 pounds of fresh beef On pounds of pork,
5000 pounds Of salt beef if you multiply these fig
"ures by seven, the result will give the amount OF
"hese commodities used by the steam vessels of the
paraguay feet. About $4,000 will pay of the
"crews and marines Of the ST amers.'
Orders have been sent 10 Norfolk to survey the
Water Witch and Fulton, both of which have arrived
there as has also the Prussian frigate Gefon, from
Vera Cruz.
ARRIVAL or PRUssIAs TRIGATE.
From The Vo,foH li-gus. Mays
The Prussian frigate GefOn, Capt. Donnar, arrived
in Hampton Roads on Wednesday, u days from vera
Cruz, and after being visited by Dr. Wilson, ii; D.,
came up the naval anchorage where she was sauted
ri O'Clock by the L. s. receiving ship Pennsylvania,
which the q. returned at D. She had q very stormy
passage, having encountered two very heavy y: r.
gales but the ship rode out the storm in very gallant
manner
She will remain here some eight or ten days and after
receiving slight repairs at the Navy ard pro-
coed to New-YoTk. The officers and crew are all IN
fine health and spirits. The crew numbers 4J9 men,
and are hale, hearty and vigorous looking seamen.
The officers who are gentlemen of much intelligence
great experience and cOnsummate skill, and who speak
the English language fuently, will be heartily vel
coined in our city during the brief stay OF the ship In
port The Geion, it will be remembered, paid us
visit about six years ago.
The frgate will probably proceed to Europe shortly
after reaching New-York. We were informed on
board that orders have been received from Govern
ment for three months.
List Of principal officers:
Cart Dornar: lieu Basch, Pretszwnsky, Mclean fonpo
eren Uldcrs, BIiteTm jacob Ships lntendsnt hennick
surgeon DR. BrJnner; Assistant do, Fnede Mate, Prince
Of sclwarzbury Sondarhaue. -
Tie L. S. steamer Water Witch, of the Paraguay
Expedition, arrived at the Gosport Navy Yard, Tues
day. The following ID a lit of her officers:
Capt r. h. Pegram Lieut.. Commanding; A. Baro Etecu
tive Officer; Desny Forrest lst Lieutenant = Baker ID do
-spedden, I'd do; VIM G. WheeleI Chief EnsineeTi -
81 do. DO; seden, 4h do. do John Brewe PuTsefs
Clerk John Pesran, Captains Clerk
Major Ward MarstOn Of the Marine Corps. lately
in charge of the barracks this station, left IN the
Baltimore boat on Monday to take command at the
barracks in Philadelphia. Major Marsion carries with
him the best wishes of the many IN this community To
whom he had endeared himself by his courteous per
sonal bearing and oficer-like qualities.
Col. James Edelin, succeeds Major Marston on tins
station. Col. Edelin, has been duty on the station
in former years and his return will be gratifying to the
large circle Of his old friends.
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