New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

Col Smith of the 10Th Infantry reports having given
100 army-sized revolvers, 90 Mississippi rifles and
some ammunition to the agent of the Pony Express,
for the protection of the different atoms.
Major Ruff Mounted Troops, reports want Of success
IN bis scouts after the Indians and complains bitterly
of the exhausted condition of the horses of his COM
mand. The report that numerous party of Co.
manehes was located on the Pecos River un-
founded
COL Fauntleroy Of the Mounted Raes reports from
Eew.Mexico that 3i8 horses of his command are SER
vioeabe, l6S are unfit for service, and 252 are re-
qnired to complete the organization of his regiment
1t viii be observed that this conflicts with that
published by telegraph on Tuesday.
The instructions Issued by the Lieutenant Colonel
commanding the second general column of troops en-
route to NewMexico relative to the exploration to be
made 10 Santa Fe by the Spanish Trail via the Dolors
River, have been received by the War Department.
Reenf rcements from the Department. of the Wes
to report at Pswnee Fork to preserve the Pawnee
Indians from the attack of Sioux, Arapaboes, and
Cheyennes. The troops in Minnesota are liable to be
called 10 act against the red skins.
The new CommsDdant of the Department of Oregon
is to be Col. Might; Capt. j. A. Harde is to be Ad
jutantGeneral of the same Department
Previousi TO the departure from Norfolk Of the
ldleb Vi ludl Neesol WSIS ulS'
charged and replaced by Midshipmen A similar
change viii take place in all naval vessels having
Masters Mates on board.
The Powhatan hauled into the Navy-Yard at Phil
adelphia yesterday. Her pay roll will return from
Washington on Monday. We believe little LEES than
$50 900 will suffice TO pay off her crew. The distance
run by the Powhatan from Norfolk to China was
I6367 miles, which she sailed over in SO days. She
steamed 1874 miles and was at the station
proper, 108 days. She was actually at sea 3l3 days
and rs veled about 81 27s miles. The authorities Of
the Ma " Yard were pleased with the ship.
The Navy Department has ordered the immediate
outfit of the sailing corvette Saratoga now at Philadel
phs. She will be ready for active service in few
weeks.
The e. S. steam frigate Susquehanna, the new flag
ship Of the Mediterranean squadron, was put formally
in Commission yesterday afternoon at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard crew of over 300 sailors and frigstes
guard of marines went board from the North Caro-
lima at O'Clock and all the officers having appeared
In uniform the flag was hoisted shortly after. The
Susquehanna has been thoroughly overhauled and re-
paired since her last service; alterations have
been made in her machinery and her armament has
been improved. She looks excee 3ingly well and will
show second eide wheel steamer in the straits
Her rate is that of first class steamer, the
the Mississippi Powhatau and Larsnac her tunnags is
2450; and her battery consists Of 10 guns, She will
carry the broad flag of Commodore Bel, the Com
mander-in-C Chief Of the feet and will sai in week
two. Annexed is a correct list of the Susquehanna's
officers rs they reported on board:
Captain Geo n Holmes ofGreytown notoriety Lieuenauts
N. Barney H. X. Davenport, Jonathan Young, Aaron W.
Weaver William Gems, vacancy Master John Walker
Of the Fleet W. $. W. Rusehenbeger Paymaster
Felix sense. Chaplain, Chas A Davis. Captain Of Mannes
! ID. Simme Lieutenant Of Maines, Allen Rtnsay Past
Assistant and Assistant Surgeons, Chas Martin and r. Chris
tisn Chief Engineer Geo Level Assistant Enginees-S d.
HILBERT Lloyd A. Williams, W. r Detained b. G. BomP.on,
gas w. DeKT4f Jas ReEshaw Albeit J. Green MdshiRmen
l. Harrison J. W. Alexander. l. Donin, FRANCIS Hoge.
X nj Balm s~iln4keI, " u. b. MahOney. Captains Clerk
Fred III. Holins.
Letters and papers left at the Navy-Ysrd will be
taken gratuonsly 10 the Mediterranean Squadron by
the above vessel
The Executive Officer Of the Brooklyn, Lieut.. Doyle,
has been detached for wantonly striking a sailor
a. S. ship Portsmouth, Commander Colhoun, was
Il Port Praya, July - to sail the next day for St.
Paul de Loando. The Portsmouth, Off ,ers are:
Commander Colhoun LieuenatsRiel Young and Crabb.
purser Bates Surgeon Maxwell Master, Bradford Assist
nt Surgeon Kindeberger Mdshipman, Prentiss Captains
JleIk Wnshp. PurseTs CLERK Winsor. Boatswsn Walton.
iunDer Hamilton Carpenter, Toy. sainaker Tstem.