New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-03

been very comfortably provided for by the Confederate
States Government. Beside being dirty, many OF
them appear to be very short of clothing They are
lying about the decks looking out at the ports some
with their water-fasks sluug their shoulders,
some with blue tannel, some with dirty white, some
with gray flannel and some with checked shirts, and
TN indesoribsble variety Of hats and caps.
The sesmen belonging TO the Minnesota, some OF
whom were 10 boats doing work connected with the
ship, were anxious TO see NewYork papers, and ex-
pressed themselves gratefully for copies Of Tx TRIs-
USE handed them. Reporters Of the press and all
others not in authority were not allowed to 60 on
board.
IL is stated that the prisoners will probably be put
under guard at Fort Wood Bedloes Island, that 10
considered capable Of giving accommodation 70
ono thousand men.
Large crowds of people collected on the Battery
to get sight Of the fdgste which had been in
gagemeut, and, if possible 10 get remote peep at the
hand, head, hat Of rebel prisoner. Hundreds Of
persons hired small boats and proceeded to the anchor
age Of the Minnesota where miniature Geels
yeyng her external dimensions and viewing the prs.
oners us they showed their dirty face, through the
ports As the day advanced curiosity appeared TO be
on the increase, aud buudIeds hurried toward the
Battery to see what they could Of the gallant frgate
and her Confederate cargo.
As soon as the Minnesota anchored Com. Sthngham
entered bis barge, which was manned by Is .eamen,
clad in white the boat flying broad blue pennant n,
the bow and the stars and stripes at the stern AZ be
neared the barge Office at Whitehall where be landed,
the crowd gave him three hearty cheers. lie imme-
distey went up town 10 confer with the military
thorities in relation TO the prisoners after which be
boy ~ f.y tlv In isL Irns,L
After he bad left, the French war-steamer Catinat
saluted the American flag which was promptly
turned As soon o. the Minnesota anchored boat
containing the fret lieutenant Of the Imperial yacht
boarded he figaie, and after exchanging eoureses,
congratulated the Commodore on the suecebs Of the
pednon.
LIsT or PRISONERS on BOARD THE MN
HEsoTA.
The following is bet " prisoners Of war on board
tho Minnesota:
Commodore Samuel PAron, ConfsdeiAts States Navy Cog
Ccicpei wu, =. Marin, Col BF.ttard Li.ut.col O w
S sag 0ds %9 oe Aatsa fos and Lieut. Is
tel, Al q the ;ih hcsime1i Norm Cnl "a eoapes'.
Lisst VIM sharp. Confederate State. Navy.
Surgeon ", 81. Brown.
As.islsnt. Surgeon Wa. f. Poole.
ROANOKE GUARD, sEvgSTH REeixzNrCaPt John g. Lamb,
Second Lest W $50. nolc0Hlond oihcos and psvages,
WismSoros GR,Ys--Cpa,. sparrow, Lisuta Shaw whI,a.
krr sad Thomas Loaeomusoued officers and Pri'Ses, 81
TAI RnsH Boz. -Lieuis N. T. Moze O. NJ. Danler,
oonm.'of ID officers aud priys'es' S8 y'sl 90 H..
Morris ard Johnson COMMISSIONED officers and priVssa o.
Lssor BEUEs.--CsFt Sutton, Lieus Kinney. Ei1ou,
CON nissi9 ned offceu snd orys;es 63 Total ~.
9ESs GSsoo" ''9 4s. ~ So I'h'i
HsrITonp LIsnr IsrAhrsY-cspt Sharp, LisS'. Vile,
n'sI Sor pass Eisu SCI Lso and
Taylor noreomuisioasd fces snd Privs' 10 Total o.
HsHiLrOS CtAKDs-Cep J.. Clements IJs9's Ausu'es
Widely and 0ap mu1suoued officers and lriVs', a.
gonIT C.Eotis. Dgyrsprak-Cspt O. Iut, Lsuts shan
non AID Noah officers aud P'isstes - To-
tai 20. Grand total 6sl.
The prisoners the passage hither wore allowed
fall liberty of the ship, and were not placed In irons
OF course every preeauton was taken 70 prevent a
surprise; watches doubled and armed, magazines
carefully guarded and tho small arm chests and lockers
pnt in charge Of special aud trusy jsck-tars
The guudeck was occupied the sleeping apartment
Of IA many Of tire prisoners could be accommodated
and the remainder were put the sIardeck with the
boom cover and thus protected frorn the falling dew.
The passage TO this port being very favorable, the
prisoners are looking exceedingly well, considering
their two days fighting and four days imprisonment.
Moat Of them were either barefooted
it. The use Of razors seems TO be unknown to the
great majority Of them and their nnshon hair adds
much to the dissgeeable appearance Of the motley
crowd Many Of them claim that they were impressed
into the Confederate service aud state that they are
good Union men, but 10 save their lives they were
Obliged to take up arms for the Confedeacy Most OF
the common soldiers say that they SIRE glad that they
have been taken prisoners, and seem very anxious 10
know where they will be sent now they are here.
They state that their officers have studously en-
deayored TO keep from them any Northern papers,
bnt were willing to let them have and read any
Secession journals which contained the glowing ac-
counts Of their victories.
Most OF the Rebel officers were clad 10 Q species OF
blue cloth or flannel decorated with stripes and buttons
not unlike those worn in the U. S. Navy. The
officers occupied the after portion Of the ship and were
ouarered In the vicinity Of the rooms Of the officers Of
the fngste
Commodore g. Barron was formerly captain in the
United States Navy, native Of Virginia, and was APP
pointed from that State. lie entered the Navy JAN
nary I, 1872 He has performed nineteen years and
three months sea services had eight years and four
months shore duty, and been unemployed twenty-one
years and FIVE months. At the time OF bis dsaiecton
he was waiting orders. lie lie probably about sixty
five years Of age. The marks OF time are plainly 10
be traced bic brow. He has been very quiet since
his capture, and not at all communicative.
Lieut.. VIM. Sharpe, lieutenant In the Confederate
Navy, was formerly lieutenant in the United States
Navy. A native OF Virginia, he entered the Navy
Sept. 9, 1871. lie has performed fourteen years and
eight months sea service three years six months shore