The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-13
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THE UNION PARTY IN Maryland.
The condition OF the Union party Maryland Is not 30
promising as could be wished It is in more danger
from the Vaccinations Of pretended friends than
Of open enemies Approximations entertained that
1t will be sacrificed by a squad OF ultraists, who
care to serve the purposes Of Hon. Henry Winter
Davis than TO insure the preservation Of the Union, and
that efforts will be used 10 make the Union State Oonven
ton in Baltimore on Thursday instrument Of the
Jealousy and pride Of Davis instead Of source OF strength
and victory to the Union men, The Custom House clique
is Of the principal engines for his moranders, and 1t s
feared their efforts TO build up Davis party or sink the
Union party viii result disastrously, and perhaps effect
the election Of candidate who, like Mr.. May, who was
elected by the influence will traitor
elected.
THE pRIvArEER scHooNERs YORK AND GEORGE @.
BAKER.
Commodore Goldsboro of the steamer Union, communi
Gates to the Navy Department interesting facts con-
corning the complete destruction Ere Of the prvaeer
schooner York. OF the Cape Hatteras Light House. The
other prvateer captured proved to be- he says, the
schooner Baker taken by the United States steamer
South Carolina the coast Of Texas and bound to New
York recaptured by the pratca schooner York. seventy
I'VE miles northeast Of Cape Hateras. He has placed
prize board and brought her port Her pirate
crew, four in number irons board the Union.
He had boarded the Baker the day before She wss he
said, commanded by Mr. Abbot with prize crew Of
five from the steamer South Carolina and that they
are now prisoners to the rebels.
BREAKING UP OF A REBEL DEPOT ON fHE POTOMAC.
On Saturday last ueutensnt Budd commanding the
steamer Resoute cleaned out of the rebel depo
the Potomac It has been known for time that
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creek opposite the Virginia sde the depcts for
Maryland recruits TO the rebel army in Virginia The
Resoute paid visit to the latter creek and having a
preached within three hundred yards Of the shore
fred upon with musketry. boat immediately low
cred and Lieut. Budd with twelve men, landed The rebels
fed at their approach and pursued for mile, but
made their escape Two muskets and knapeack which
they threw away during their flight, were picked up
Upon returning to the house abundant evidence that it
had been used rebel rendezvous and papers contain
ing important information, wore found. The buildings
were destroyed and contrsbands found the pre-
misses were brought away. After leaving the creek,
Lieutenant Budd ascertaned from the negroes that there
were three hundred Of the rebels concentrated at the
Hague, about five miles back from the river, and
that their ferry boat about threequarters OF
mile up the creek Meeting the schooner Dana he took
her gun and upon the Resoute, and placing the
negroes III charge OF Two men went D0Ck
up the creek captured large mufcd cared boat
pable Of carrying twenty FIVE or thirty men, but saw
nothing OF the rebels After reporting to Commodore
Craven the latter expedition last night to Herring
Creek and number of boats were captured there The
rebels evidently hard pressed for provisions They
taking all the grain out Of the barns along the river
for army purposes
ARREST OF A SUPPOSED SPY.
prominent resident Of White House Point named
Burke, was arrested to-day by pickets about six
miles from Alexandria He is charged with being spy
and acting . rebel messenger He is at present
fined in the Jail, awaiting orders from Washington.
ARREST OF AN REQUIREMENT CLERK.
Another government clerk Alexandria W. Flowers,
arrested yesterday few miles below Alexandria, en-
route Richmond by order Of the Provost Marshal or
Alexandria, the charge Of being spy for the rebels
RETURN OF TIE FIRE zoUAvEs.
The Fire Zouaves struck their fonts at Alexandria, and
left for New York this afternoon where they will be dis
banded preparatory 10 reorganization Of the regiment
The Fire zouaves passed through the city tonight IN
route for New York. They ordered to Fort Schuyler
The regiment ia greatly reduced numbers by dcser
tions II has In its ranks now only about half the orig
nal number.
EX-SENATOR COOPER COMMISSIONED BROADER GE-
NERAL.
FIX Senator Cooper Of Pennsylvania has been commits
stoned a Brgadier General Of Volunteers. He was au
thorized some three months ago to raise two
regiments but his appointment Brssdr has just been
made.
OF COLONEL IN THE sEvENTY-NINrH NEW YORK
REGIMENT.
On account Of the dissatisfaction Of the officers Of the
Seventy ninth New York regiment at the appointment Of
any commanding officer from outside Of their ranks
Governor Isaac j. Stevens who had been appointed
mel the place of Colonel Cameron has declined the ap-
pontment.
COURT OF INQUIRY IN THE CASE OF COLONEL DIXON
Court Of Inquiry to be held today at Alexandria
the Of Colonel Dixsn Miles, bis own request
It's proceedings have not yet transpired here
Colonel Miles is unquestonaby the most hardly used
officer in the army He is every inch SOLDIER and his
thrtyhve years. active service the frontier have
failed to teach him any of the arts Of politicians
convince him that campaign In Washington is worth 4
more in the way of promotion than dozen campaigns
in active service This Court Of Inquiry act Of
usce to one of the oldest and mos. loyal and efficient
officers in the regular army.
THE NEW YORK HORSE ARTILLERY TO BE IMME
DIATELY MUSTERED INTO sERyICE-ABsENT SOL.
DIERs, ETC.
Colonel Latson (of the New York horse artillery
encamped at Camp Low, New York; arrived
mere tulS fnoTnug, anu VIII icaNe again
this afternoon having received from the War Depart
ncnt order for the immediate mastering in Of his rcg
ment Col Latson speaks in the highest terms Of tho
facilities furnished by Mr. Lesley Chief Clerk of the War
Department, end of the promptness of Major General
Mcclellan, Major General Sanford, Adutant Cen Thomas
and the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of War in the
transaction Of his business Col Iatson had tme too
call the Secretary Of State Colonel Lason s entrusted
with the duty ia connection with the Quaitermaster at
New York. Of collecting and forwarding to their rsspec
tive regiments here and elsewhere those whose time Of
furlough expired and also those who absent from
other Persons especially interested in this matter
obtain information Of Captain Griffin at the Western
Hotel New York. Of Colonel Latson at Elm Park Staten
Island.
NEW CAVALRY REGIMENTS.
Hon. John F. Farnsworth has received authority from
the War Department to raise regiment Of cavalry and
has just procured all he necessary orders for and
equipments The government is to furnish the horses
The rendezvous is TO be at ST, Charles on Fox river.
Hon John Farnsworth Congressman from Illinois,
has rendered TO the government regiment Of cavalry
which he il TO command II has been accepted by the War