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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
LATER FROM FORT PICKENS AND KEY
WEST

Can't. Fairchid, Of the brig Yankee Blade, arrived
on Tuesday morning, reports-left at Fort Pckens
brig Wabash arrived from Newport 10th inst, with
wood; tbree-masted schooner ". C.. hershon, from
New-York; schooner G. NJ. Newman, from New
York; Henry Perkins, OF Boston, from Plymouth.
On the 9th inst, 100 mies southeast Of tho bar the
schr Henry Porkin. picked up seven bales Of cotton,
supposed to have been from the steamer Magnolia.
The sloop-of-war Vincennes arrived on the 9Th
with the gun.boat New.London, having the mails.
but il being 40 rough could not communicate but left
tho mailr on the w. G.. Mersboo.
The u. ). steamer Mississippi lad left Fort Pick
ens probably to join Gen Butler AT Ship Island.
The Yankee Blade arrived ut Key West on the
night Of the 10th, and sailed on the 18th. On the
morning of the 18th the steamer X. Il. Cuyler mr.
rived with the mails TO the ith Of March, from the
North
On the 18th, the steamship Niagara fired salute,
nrobsbly on account Of the favorable news received
by the CuyIer.
Left at Key West-U. S. steamers Niagara, Il. Il.
Cuyler, bark j. L. Davis aud six or eight gun-boas
While coming out over the bar, saw transport
screw steamer, bound in, filled with troops, who
communicated with pilot.boat, and proceeded west
The U. s. ship Grey Feather (supposed) went into
Key West 18th; there were alo at Key West
schooners Henry Finch Mary Potter, two herm'
brigs, and several other schOoners. The impression
a, Fort pickens was that Gen. Bragg has ets Pensa'
cola and parties with gasses assert that the guns oil
the Rebel Notifications are turned inland, probably
expecting visit from Gen. Butler. -Four contra
bands who escaped cay there ARE but three Thousand
,roous at Pensacola, and they but poorly armed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

rested and others having fed from the country, the
Government Is now occupied in administrative re-
organization, and the army has been reduced TO q
peace footing.
Gen. Belzu still remains at Tacna. The attempted
revolt in Arequpa wa speedily suppressed and quiet
meas has since existed although rumors of further
trouble are still circulated.
San Ramon remains in Arequips, and is supported
IN bis election by several of the provinces Ii is said
no reelection will take place as reported in Ell
Concrete Of Lima
Tho i'll feeling in Lima against Spaniards is said to
be dying out.
pany Of Payta has been transferred from Alexander
Hacker, esq, who has resigned, to Messrs. Ruden
& Co.
There is no news from Central America or from
the United States of Colombia, and that from the
Isthmus possesses no general interest.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

The ship Kesreargc which arrived at this port from
London yesterday. reports that on Feb. 7, lat. Al,
lon. 81, fell in with tho Norwegian bark Johannes,
Capt. II. Koren, from New-York for Cork, with sig
nal of distress ayiug hove to and found her totally
disabled, and in a sinking condition; took of the
crew, consisting Of captain wife, and IL meu, all Of
whom we've in a miserable condition from fatigue,
want Of provisions aud water, and from constant ex
posurc 10 the sea- the bark having been a wreck
for thirteen days As consequence of the increased
number Of persons board and the long passage Of
the Kesrssrge all hands have been on short allow
ance Of bread and water for the past four weeks.
Capt Koreu reports having sailed from New-York
Jan. 7, for Cork with cargo of 2l.7OO bushels of
wheat, and on Jan. q in lat Al, Ion 50, had bur
ricaue from southwest to northwest, during which
started steIn-post and bow carried away houses on
deck, stove matches, shifted cargo, sprung leak,
carried away fore rigging, jibboom, &C., was 10
days on the wreck, with but little provisions and
water, and all hands worn ont from privations, want,
and exposure.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

FRon ST. TmosAs.-By the schooner Viola, Capt.
Haskell, we have dntes 10 18th inst. Tho health oil
the island was good. The United States ship Shep-
herd Knapp would leave for Boston in few days.
The United States gunboat Iroquois bad just arrived
from Curacao, and was coalng.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

WEIGHT OF SOLID S1or.--The specific gravity OF
ordinary cast iron ID about n or that much heavier
than water. A cubic foot Of water weighs GA lbs.
cubic foot Of iron, 452 lbs, nearly Cannon balls
increase eight lines in weight for every dismeter
that ia, G-ncb ball weighs eight times az much Ms q
3nch ball. The following table will DO useful, Civ
ing the weight Of different sizes OF solid shot in
pounds and tenlhs:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

NoToRoUs SwIYDLER.-On Monday evening
n attempt was mads by fellow, in the uniform OF
sCoonel of tho U. S. Army, to perpetrate swiudle
upon Messr Benjamin 81 Phelps, the Principals Of
the Mount Pleasant Academy, ia the Village Of Sing
Sing. In May last person calling himsei STAINS
bury called upon Messre. b. and T.. for the I'd MS
Gon Of relative 20 student into the institution.
Tie necessary arrangements were made, aud Col.
Ssnsbury rendered in advance payment Cd ok for
$50. receiving in return balance Of SZj The pu-
pl never came, and the check proved bogus About
tie same time several other schools on the Hudson
we're yictmized. On Monday a gentemany APP
Ysring person, in the uniform OF Colonel ap-
Piled for the admission Of bis wifes brother 10 Mr..
ChHrchills school, but there being no vacancy, he
repaired 10 the school Of benjamin aud Phelps, and
Introducing himself az Colonel Merritt. lilo wac
recognized, however as Col. Stansbury, but not a
word was said in regard TO the previous swindIe,
until the negotiations for the admission Of his wife .
brother were completed, and Messrs. Is and p. had
received tender Of certificate ON banking house
in Boston for $3.50, with demand for $50 balance
due. a constable was quietly cent for, when Col.
Merritt alias Col. Stansbury was arrested and locked
~ in the White Plains Jail. The swinder was fully
Identified.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

which is strikinely lifelke, is figure Of fame with
wreath Of oak leaves below, and crossing TO the
opposite side, where they incose Roman sword
The chief ornsmentation is on the grip" or ht
1t lie all gilt, and Of heavy solid structure. In the
back Of the grip is q niche, representing canopy,
within which stands female figure in frosted silver,
representing Liberty, holding in one hand a sword
the point of which rests in the mouth Of dragon.
Back of this figure, where the guard laps over the
scabbard, lie an oval medallion in blue enamel, with
the letters 81. G. r." in diamonds The medallion
is supported by two little figures OF Fame On the
top Of the hilt ia figure of the head Of Medusa,
also of frosted silver. The guard represents wreath
Of oak leaves. Accompanying the sword is rose-
wood case belt of gold-embroidered Russia leather,
with solid silver mounbngs, and Msjor-General's
SASH The following is inscribed ia German on a
silver plate upon the case:
To he Path fnde from Ne me of the West"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

The Rev. w. T. Conway Chaplain of Eswkins's
gouaves, will lecture at Continental Hall, Thirty
fourth street and Eighth avenue, on Thursday even
ing-subject, Incidents of the War teaching Emsn
cipation." Chaplain Conway has just returned from
the battlefelds of North Carolina, and has many
interesting incidepts to relate, which have come
under hs own obse rvation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

The Rev. o. b. rockingham gives, this evening
ct the Headquarters Of the Sixth Ward Republican
Association one of the series of the Peoples Free
Lectures Subject: The Safety Of Liberty"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

DrcrAsE OF AN OLD CITIzEs.-Horace Holden,
one of our most wealthy and eminently useful cit
teps, died at his residence in this city yesterday
morning, at the advanced age of IS years. Dir. Ho
den WAS very careful and pains-takug lawyer, and
snloyed the unlimited confidence of a large number
of clients He was devoted Christian, and long a
member and officer of the Brick Church, under the
pastoral care Of the Rev. DIR. Spring. Deceased was
connected with many of our religious and charitable
societies, and was an active and useful member OF
the Board of Managers of the American Bible So
ciety. He was three times married. and leaves a
widow and number Of children His funeral will
take place on Thursday afternoon, at o'clock, from
the Brick Church in Fifth avenue and Twenty
seventh street.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

SWORD FOR GEs. FEEMosT.--Messrs Tiffany
q Co. have just completed sword, to be presented
BY citizens Of st. Louis 10 Gen. Fremont. The blade
Is OF the finest Damascus steel, with gilt cbasipgs
On which IL inscribed the word "Vero." Tie scsb-
card is Of heavy silver, finely giIded, deliberately
wrought, and altogether probably the finest piece OF
Workmanship Of the KIDD ever got up in this country
Inc following description may serve 10 give the
aeacsr some idea Of this remarkable work of art;
ahe middle band On the scabybard and the termna-
Non represent oak leaves; the upper band on tho Oh
verse lace represents heavy trophy, cssque with
ploue' waving batte-axes, spears, and kindred OBJ
lects Directly under this is q three-quarter.face
Dust oil Gen Fremont IN gold, aud nclosed in al
s'1 Of diamonds On each side Of tue Lkepess,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
IAdvertiiemont.l
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" There. divinity that shape, our ends
Rough hew them how we will"

DYsTH OF A NAVY SURGFos.-Dr. w. V. Lane,
a native Of Peppere Massachusetts, and surgeon in
the United States navy arrived in this city on Thurs
day last, from Key Weey, in the Rhode Island and
died of consumption the following Saturday, at u
o'clock in his apartment a; the La Fargo House
When the rebellion broke on, DR.. Lane left large
aud lucrative practice in Boston and enlisted in his
countrys service from the duties of which death has
so soon relieved him His age was AZ years.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
CITY ITEMS.

The Hon. c. II. Van WICK, Of the Van Wycl
Investigating Committee, left for Washington last
evening, having been summoned to take command o.
his regiment in the field.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

The 10 the usual family holiday nj BARNUM
Nus.rs where Ladies and Children throns the pace 70 VIZ
s.. ,hs AyrEENOOs and EygsIsd PERFORMANCES ana SCI
Cam, krTT aud al tbs other novelties and "ondcrH
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

Tuy Rest CAPITAL A YOUsG MAN CAN HAVt
ma learn how IN u,e 1t TO the boat possible aa
x,n,s,. r.t /. enrefuI examination at fowLgx WELLS
Nh yJ3 ErOadugy
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

NV FLOATING BArTERY.-Mr james Hyde
has shown us model of floating battery, which il
entirely novel In the center of an ordinary sea-
going boat is placed large circular tank in which
floats the battery, iron-clsd and with slopng roof
The battery floating thus in dead water, is always
level, and easily turned by three or four men in any
direction Its inventor considers that II will greatly
increase the efficiency of guns in rough sea, aud
that ultimately it will be adopted on passenger
steamers where The floating structure being used for
as,e-rooms will secure its occupants from sea-sek-
meas.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

NEW ARss.-Through the sxertons Of Col. Van
wyek, tho 10Th Legion, 5Gth Regiment, n. Y. ",
han been furnished with tho now Springfield musket
The Colonel has also provided for bis reg three
Of the celebrated Union Repeating Guns, which fire
10 times minute with the accuracy Of d rife at
fet lie is having manufactured loo, 900 Of Shalers
Sectional bullets 80 that at each discharge Of these
gum three bullets are sent after the enemy. bull
itP'oof shield has been added 10 the guns protect
The gamers
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

ACADEMY OF MusIc.-To-night Madame de
Lussan makes her debut Leonora, in the opera OF
La Favorita.
Tomorrow night the opera Of Masaniello will
be performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

Weare assured by Mr.Wm. Kirby ofSmith's Hotel
corner of Twenty-seventh street and Fourth avenue
,ha! the meeting of policy dealers on Sunday even'
Ing did not take place in his house.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

Tur I,ost OCEAN MosARcH-The singular cir.
stsudipx the los. Of the Ocesn Monarch are TO be
NOR. y in,es.sied. Deputies Rssbecl and fess have
arrested VI the crew, who are ho~ hsid LOT
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
sALUTATORY.

The Progress makes its appearance to-day unaer
new auspices, and altogether new management. we
come before the people Of North Carolina ali earnest
advocate of that glorious Union which her patriot
ancestry 80 molly aided TO cement and establish.
Tho patriotism Of this State Ia unquesiioped. and
she proudly points % tho Declaration OF indepea.
d-nce, nadd at Aecklenhurg, long before the United
States declared their diseutrslment. as the barbngof
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

The Board of Couucilmen Monday evening
rassed series of resolutions in relation to the death
Of their First Assistant Clerk, j. ymour Mathews
Dir. Mathews had been Il clerk Of the Board since
1853, and was well and favorably known 10 a large
circle Of acquaintance. He leaves widow and two
children.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

TEr TcRr.-Tbe prospects for the racing meetings
devised ty Mr.. Cassidy on Long Island, said to
be excellent, and it is reported that the Point Breeze
Association Of Philadelphia is anxious to cooperate
in the getting up of these meetings. Boston 10 not
behindhsDd in the matter, aud between the three
cities the affair will 80 oil with grea. eclat. Letters
from Kentucky state that the Western turfnen are
preparing to make their advent with large number
Of splendid The tracks have been overhauled
and are in splendid condition for the Spring
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
A FREE NEWSPAPER IN NORTH CARO-
LIMA.

BY the steamer George Peabody we have received
a copy Of The NeD6ern Progre" of March "a on
the capture of tho town, the printing establishment
came into possession of loyal men, and the irS' fruits
Of tho change appear in this abeet which but week
before was u violent Rebel organ. Except TWO OF
three advertisements, overlooked by the mARer'up'
Ia contents now harmonic with Freedom and
Union We copy:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26

RICHARD OGoRMAS ON OLIVER GOLDSMITH
On Monday evening Richard o German, esq.,
delivered lecture at Irving Hail. on coli
yer Goldsmith" He gave interesting sketch
of Goldsmith's family, his birth, his boybood,
bis early career as q student, his unsettled
experience bis bardships, bis successes, his later
associations, his great accomplishments his las,
disease, and his death. "Saficient unto the day is
the evil thereof" wac Goldsmith's creed That was
his thirty articles rolled into one aud upon thai
standard Of theology bis orthodoxy must always be
viewed. His friends had attempted 10 make him
clergyman lawyer, and doctor, in turn, but be could
not be made into anything He was literally child
Of Providence from his birth to his deatha realizs-
ton Of the Shakespearian doctrine;
There, divinity that shape, ends
Rough-hew them how we will"
The lecturer took occasion TO pay an eloquent
tribute TO Johnson Burke and others, Of Goldsmith
contemporaries aud concluded with a thrilling memo
rial of the honesty, sincerity, true manhood, and
heroism of ID. poet-author who never forgot his
tive Pallasmore-who never permitted bis love OF
the sacred soil tus gave him to the world TO die till
he himself had ceased 10 encounter and TO conquer
the ills Of mortality. The lecture was listened TO by
a large and highly respectable audience, which BY
frequent applause gave token Of its appreciation OF
the eloquent lecturer and his treatment Of Oliver
Goldsmith.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26


AID TO I'll. AMyMoAs BIBLE SOCIETY," FnoM
ABRoap-A, a recen, meeting ofthe Managers Of the
American Bible Society tho Hon. Luther Bradish,
presiding letter containing the following resolu'
lion was read from the Committee Of the British and
Foreign Bible Society;
BHITi.H AND FOREIas BfpIs SocRrr
No 10 Earl street, Bisot ffiN. London. FEB > 1852
meeting a tue Comnee held this day Josiah Forster.
esq., 10 the chair
fs.ored That In confederation OF the long ans friendly
laonsp ubiting between his society and the American
Bible society founded especially identity OF eonuu'
ou and OBJECT snd having that the pecun.y re-
sources Of the aforementioned society hhsy to be In
Junou'y afo ID dnnng NE oaHtnt year th, Comnes e-
quest thar be Board Of Manager Of the American bbe DO.
ciey ~ III ept coz buoo Of 4l0o1 sterling la AID OF
their funds expression Of Chsn sympathy on the
pert of ti. Committee "a Of they u.t, but TEN.
posr, dcutv and rs proof Of their resdins 10 afford
aid 10 usinainng in unimpaIed efficiency the useful
.ofs Society. whose operations they have ever
fIouI the lnih utos hhHhi hNOLLEhE,
A,n.tsu! Foreign Secretary.
The communication was from the long cherished
Parent Society Of England, eyincing Nm afectionate
regard lively sympathy IN our present national
trouble and deep solicude lest the good cause OF
the Bible among us should consequently suffer. a
resolution was adopted and ordered to be transmit
ted together with communication on the subject 10
Mr.. S. b. Bergue, the Secretary Of the British and
Foreign Bible Society. relteratiDg tbanks for their
fraerua eplsle, and expressing sincere desre that
their generous profer Of aid may unite still more
,ironply the friends Of evangelical truth III England
and America. and encourage them both in their
efforts TO extend the blessngs of civil liberty aud
pure religion until peace on earth and goodwill to-
ward men shall everywhere prevail.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-26
The cost of the sword and accoutrements is 81 900

:.;aTiO the P.ihsnder. i.om he men Of he West"
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Bonncrs You once promised me ride with your
o-be-Sxcelled horses, and today is the very
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the post of duty and per'one acts OF herolsn worthy
of Sparta best davs until OF them were ieit 10
do more while those who should have come 10 tneir
rescue iugIoriously fled, and macy OF them Tell dead
pierced wi balls of the enemy received me oae 4.
When ,he battery Was lost, the fate oi the Gay
was sealed 10 favor of the enemy, and our forces
retired to Fort Craig In good order always except-
ing the COMPANIES above referred to.
Col Candy had in the engagement about ,o0o
men, consisting Of regulars aud volunteers. Ihs
force of the enemy under COL Steele was rom DIV
TO 1900 Our loss was, according to the best inIor-
nation, 50 or O. killed. aud about l4o wounded
Tie los, of the enemy is varousy eslnaed at from
100 TO 500 killed and wounded. Tue Latter Is OF
couree bacei entirely upon surmise, ana the coffeo.
number will not be known TO us. We have hesra
nothing ia regard to prisoners taken, eAesp' ras'
Capt Rossel OF the regulars was taken by tbe rex
ans His horse swamped while crossing Tue r'eis
and he thus 'ell into their hands.
Throuv hout the engagement Col. Candy scteo
with the greatest GOODNESS aud bravery, an w.
often seen positions OF the most immiue9' ,s
encouraging the men TO the perioraa'' a a, no rpe
ties. and giving necessary cmnsnos. ~. h,lis,s
did lie AVOID tie exposure of his person W ss
of tbe enemy whsil his presence among 'ne" 80,
necessary la all the trying scenes ne
self a true soldier, and by his ac 1s sui
t;o, 10 the cause in which be Is eno"e Zoo bsv. .
81 ~ pobsrts aud Major Donaldson, 100 nave
Nv ,o n, Ike for thomselves. ihe uenoefa-
soou IT. coraoe with which they conduc'eu tnem,
IT, on the field was genefaip 0"''''eu ""0
greatly admired. uh,oh Mai Duncan and Col.
Inc ei n,nossd Lieut. Halls artery in the charge
larson a. made apou attest the value OF the scr.
when Wa by them. Li-ut. Hal receives high
wee, re,o from those who witnessed his man
sn OF bic battery do also those who assisted
p', Tact McRae having passed from this stage Of
,ction, his name having been recorded among those
- the worlds heroes, aud bic memory enshrined IN
he hearts of bi. countiymen, we VIII not here at
Tempt 20 add even spark TO tue luster OF a anne
early won and TO be worn throughout time. HIS
Iisntenants, hlchler aud Bell stood by the brave
CAPTAIN until all was lost beyond redemption.
The former wac llled, the latter escaped with
very shgat wound. =
Ideuienan,s Anderson ard Ncodemus ere SAID %
have acted with great galluIry. The iorner ead
hi, horse slJt under him by cannon ball, oas io'-
,instey escaped without persopsl injury.