New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
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Vie BALTiSoHS. Mondsy Oct. 81.
Some twopty prisoners, who have been waiting
here for several days TO 90 TO Norfolk by u flag o.
truce. will return to Baltimore tonight. Neither
the General nor Flag Officer will allow any comuu.
ncation with the Rebels for number Of dsys al
least.
The released Rebel prisoners from Fort Lafayette
arrived here this morning and were cent temporarily
TO the s,oreship.
Col. Diinmick, who ha. been Post Commandant 81
Old Point for nearly two years, left last night for
Fort Warren, Boston HaTbor. The garrison paraded
on the occasion, and the turnout was highly hatter-
ing TO the beloved Colonel.
Major Jones, Of Con. Rools staff, has been APP
pointed Provost Marshal ut Old Point.
From hs Balfi=ors Aaeyiean. Oef 81.
The steamer Adelaide, Capt. Cannon, reached here
on Saturday shortly ter O'clock, and brings very
little intelligence Of interest from Hampton Roads.
Some surprise was man fested at Fortress Monroe in
consequence of an order received from the War
Department removing Col. Justin Dimick Of the I'd
Regiment of Artillery, from that post to take CON-
mand of Fort Warren of the Department OF the
East Col Dimick has been IN the regular artillery
service for more than forty years and he stands high
in the estimation Of his brother officers, and of vast
circle Of friends. lis removal to the command Of a
post il an evidence of the confidence which the
Department reposes in his military abilities and
pat riUtIsu.
On Friday the Federal fleet at Hampton Roads
was increased by the arrival from NewYork OF three
large steamers, one Of which was the Baltic, which
were pretty well laden with naval stores for the
expedition.
pleasant until about O'Clock In the morning, when
dense fog arose, ana il impossible 10 rec fifty
wards ahead. She then came along very slowly, in
order 10 avoid the steamers outward bound, al Of
which were compelled 10 keep their steam whistles
blowing.
The steamer Louisisna, Captain Pierson, reached
here yesterday morning, about o'clock, and among
the passengers We're three gentlemen, with siX la
dies, who have for some time past been living IN
Richmond and Norfolk, and who reached Old Point
under dag OF truce. IL has been previously an
nounced tuat Gen. Wool bad declared he would per-
NIT no more flags Of truce, which was true, but now
thft flag did arrive il is presumed that he has acteo
under orders from The War Department. lt was ~
clock IN the morning when the steamer was OBJ
served rounding Scwalls Point, when Gen. Wool
dispatched tie ateam-tug Yankee TO meet her, but
the Confederate boat continued her course until
she got within the naval lines, when one of the
Federal gun-boa opened fire upon her. About an
hour after the Yankee left, the fellow again APP
preached but was again fired at for at least an hour
when no finally steamed down toward Norfolk.
Among the passengers was Col. Austin DInick oil
the I'd Regiment of United States Artillery who has
been at Fortress Monroe for several years. but now
goes to command Fort Warren, Boston harbor.
One OF the gentlemen who reached Old Point,
under flag Of truce, brought copy Of TIE N0.toLL
Doy-Book, which is published in half sheet, and
the only Newspaper issue OF that ancient borough,
and from II the following extracts are taken:
"THE Federal E1PEDITioS.-We learn nom the most
reliable sources that the great Federal expedition, Citing out
coast has sailed Dr. Dsshsd attached the 10th Viz
sna hssaeht has just arrived nom Cape Hseras and re-
"A copy Of The GSaetfe Of Macon Ca dated October H.