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The New York herald., 1862-04-02
Terrible Explosion and Fire fn Fiftieth
Street, near Broadway.


shortly after eleven O'Clock Monday night terrific
explosion occurred In chemical laboratory situated in
rticth street, Broadway. The building brick.
a story and q half high. The explosion shook the
houses several blocks in that vicinity and the
cussou alarmed inhabitants that they from
their dwellings, believing earthquake NJ
hand. We learn from those who 1t that
volume Of red and blue nams, intefming led
with sparks, assembled the air at least hundred
and fifty feet. AZ the same time the walls were
demolished and bricks and timbsrs scattered In all
directions large three story frame house adjoining,
occupied by c,orcd family named Gardner, set Are
TO- and the upper story burned OF before the
flames we're by the nremen The ruins sf
the laboratory were also fired Mr.. Gardner is dealer
dogs and kept most OF the garrst. The nring
was sudden that fifteen OF the dogs perlshci In tho
flames.
owned by Louis NJ Dornbach, who was manu-
By some accident, as yet unexplained, fire
in contact with the cartridge paper, and tho
explosion ins antly occurred. We asccrtanod from
the neighbors that and woman lived on tho
belicvsd hey under the ruins Others ag stated
that Pc, lived in the place Captain Sott with
platoon of men, quickly at the building and kept
celcnt order Chief Engineer Decker and Engineer Brcs
early ON the ground. The nremen removed god
portion u the tmbers but no sign OF human bodies
character all further search deferred until day gh
The buildings belonged TO daniel hall They damaged
about fifteen hundred dollars Mr.. Dornbachs loss Will
amount to about $500; no insurance. We have since
learned from the Fire Marshal that the explosion was
by the ignition OF about two hundred pounds Of
The New York herald., 1862-04-02
IMPORTANT NAVAL OPERATIONS.
The Occupation OF Brunsvick, Ca. NV
the Union Forces.
REPORT OF FLAG OFFICER DUPONT

The Occupation OF Brunswfck, ca. NV
the Union Forces.
REPORT OF FLAG OFFICER DUPONT
FLAG smr wAHAsH
or ST. JoHrs, Fla, March 10, 1862
sm--l had the honor TO inform the department in INV
communication Of the 18th inst that had despatched
Of division my force 70 Brunswick under Commander
w. Gordon consisting Of the Mohcan the Pocahontas and
the Potomska.
These vessels crossed St. simons bar on the stb inst
and anchored at sundown within miles Of the forts
commanding the channel.
on the following morning, Commander Gordon with
his division moved past tho batteries which he soon
discovered had been abandoned and Immediately sent
Lieutenant Commanding Bach, with three armed boats
70 take possession OF the batteries ST. smons Island
aud Lieut. Henry Miller OF the Mohcan with suitable
orce, to take possession OF the works on Jckyi island
On st. smons Island two batteries consisting Of
srons earthworks, and so arranged command the
approach TO ST. simons Sound There were twelve
enibrasures, and numerous we'll constructed maco
snes. NO arms were mounted, but n ten inch
od shot was ound near TO indicate the cabre OF some
Of them. " ~
On Jeky Island were also two batteries OF much oreo,r
strength, however The one farthost SEWARD snd
0snding the main channel was bomb proof worL con
Eucted OF palmetto logs, sand bags and railroad iron
imported and Draced from the interior with nassiva
,mbers II bad mounted three casematsd runs ,boush
The New York herald., 1862-04-02
City Intelligence.

Tm NEW PosrxArsR ASSUMES his OvucE.-The Hon.
AbrAm Waterman, the new Postmaster Of this city, ap.
pointed the place Of william b. Taylor, formally took
possession Of his once yesterday morning Az Usual On
all similar occasions, army OF hungry place hunters
beseged the private chamber Of the new Official and
bored him TO doath with applications for position Mr..
wakeman intends TO scrutnze closely the affairs OF his
Office before attempting any changes in his subordnates
APPOINTMENTS ny THE MAYOR R.-Abraham D. Charlock has
been appointed telegraph operator at the City Hall vice
Frank W. Owens, removed.
THE CnRsnAs ALrIAScE-rhis alliance elected at it's
meeting last evening tho following officers for tho
ing ycar:President, Rev. Stephen II. Tying, D. D. Vice
Presidents Rev Abel Stevens, LID Rev. A. ID. Gillette
ID. d.. General Secretary, Rev. Charles Chauces GOES;
Treasurer Rev C. Tanning Tho entire expenditures VI
tho year ounted 10 only 81 gi3 The reading for the
army and is transportation cost 81 coo OF this All
work done at home, including preaching In tents, halls,
collars theatres and IN the open air. amounted Only
sg4J
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Newspaper Accounts.

from the Nashville Patriot, MAJ ch o.
ailro..d communication between this place and Duck
river the Tennessee and Alabama Railroad has been
opened again. and learn that the Nashville and Chat
tanooga Railroad Will be in running order to MUIR
froesboro. Speed the work.
The river continues to rccedc fast Al the upper wharf
VIC noticed the following boats yesterday Emma Dun
can, J. W. Halman, W. W. Crawford aud Sunny Side
The elegant and superb steamer Emma Duncan will
for Cincinnati and all way points this day. at four
O'Clock.
Ihe Erenna Bulletin is tho title Of newspaper which
made its appearance in this city yesterday. 1t
published by number VI journeymen printers Success
to it,.
THE REBEL TROOPS AT FORT DoNELsoN-NUNBRR
OF KILLED AND WOUNDED.
From the Nashville Patriot, March 81
We indebted to u private for the following
statistics In regard 10 the rebe forces at the battles
fore Fort Donclson They may be relied upon more
nearly approxmating the truth than any statement yet
given. In fact, we know tbcm 70 be correct in the
main.-
SunwRs EyGAGKD, KILLED AND WOUNDED or TIVE con-
yxpxRAIE roRrs AT foRT DoEEIsos. YxBRrARY IL, Is,
IL AND Is, 1862.
The New York herald., 1862-04-02
sKIRMIsHINc ON The RAPpAHANNock.

WASHINGTON, April /, 1852.
gentleman just returned from the Rappahaunocir
reports that Major Van Housan and Captain Camp
White, while out service, surprised and taken
prisoners by tho Louisiana Tigers.
Lieutenant Colonel Clayish and Captain Koenig in en-
countering rebel scouting force, killed two of the
mys officers. whose horses brought into camp
Capt. Newstadter taken prisoner by the enemy.
Shots frequently exchanged between pickets
scouting parties.
A reconnaissance was made yesterday, and thirty
wagonoads Of forage secured.
The New York herald., 1862-04-02
The Common Council Of Nashville and
Governor johnson.
From tho Nashville Bauncr. March 28.1

The Common Council Of Nashville and
Governor johnson.
IFrom tho Nashville Banner, March ~.
MEETING or THE BOARD or ALDERMEN AND CITY
COUNCIL IN CONVENTION.
Joint meeting OF the Board Of Aldermen and City
Council was held On Thursday evening, March 81
Major RHEA. President Of the Board of Aldermen, on
motion took the chair On taking his scat the Chairman
stated that q ication had been received by his
Honor the Mayor rom Governor johnson, through his
Secretary OF STATE which OF important nature
as TO require their most serious consideration 0The
documents were then read as follows
MAyoR's OFrrcK. March 81, 1852.
To Cry CoUNcIr-I submit for your consideration
the accompanying communication from Governor An.
drew johnson. Very respectfully,
r. b. CHEAiHAM, Mayor.
SECRKrARy's OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 25, 1852.
To TIE MAYOR MEMBERS COMMON CouYcrL, PoIfcE,
VIIiER OFFICIALS or THE Cry or NASHVILLE
GENILENEN-n pursuance of tho first section OF the
fourth article OF tue constitution of the state OF Tonnes
each Of you are required take and subscribe the
oath herewith enclosed, and aid oath, when so taken
and subscribed, you will return to this occ by Friday
next. Yours, Sc. AN.kEw JUHNs0N, Governor.
Iowa ~ IA. EAST, Secretary m state.
rfE
state Of 7siRcss r., ------- Chun B.--On this, the -
day pl -----, 1862 persi all! ap e;ai ed before me,
-, vi the -, aud t'ok aid subscribed
The New York herald., 1862-04-02
Our Vera Cr.z Correspondence.

Everything Quiet in tie Cyxese"sers Sent IN search %
Mr.. Aiin--Embarkation Of TIE hns'sA Forces-Thes
Sad Condition, &C.
s.nd you few lines to-day by the schooner Euphe-
min. Csptain Bailey, who goes directly to New York.
Everything is quiet here now. We have but very few
soldiers here and of the inhabitants have returned
and communication is st VI unopcn to the interior Two
men were despatched cscrday 10 go by the way Of
Orizaba and by the way OF Jalapa to the CITY OF
Mexico to search for MIR. Allen, from whom nothing has
been since the Goth OF last month"; the day he left
here.
Tho English forces are now ombarkng, and II Is sad
sight 30 look upon Out Of 800 240 sick that
they were hardly able To walk ad could carry their
m,,skcts These poor fellows landed here eighty days
since hale, hearty and in he best OF hoah
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dispatches from General Buell.. They came overland,
and report having fallen with several bands Of rowing
rebels but their identity not suspected. Captain
Bedard states that the Union sentiment many Of the
places through which they passed very strong but
the people still in great dread Of the OF the
rebels and very eager for the appearance Of the Union
army.
General Grant has entirely recovered from his Illness
but General Smith is still an invalid.
The health OF the troops generally is very good and
those who were sckened by the hlthy water of Forts
Donelson and Henry are recovering very rapidly.
The recent promotions 10 Brgadcr Generals on Colone
John A. Logan W. n. l.. Wallace and Colonel lanman, OF
the Seventh Iowa have given universal satisfaction 10
all. They looked upon by the army as brave and
competent officers .
General Ben Prentice arrived here last night, and VIII
doubtless be assigned TO the command Of division.
The New York herald., 1862-04-02
NEWS FROM The REBEL STATES.
Message or Jef. Davis Relative "a Prison
crs Of War on Parole, &C., sc.
C,,1,.s ANAL

Message or JeT. Davis Relative 70 Prison.
crs Of War On Parole, &c., SC.
CHICAGO, April ], 1852.
Tie Chicago Tribune. special despatch, dated Cairo,
LIST, says:
Memphis papers OF the 27th and Charleston Mercury
of the 22d ult., had been received
President Davis, n secret session, had advised the
Confederate Congress that the prisoners released by the
Yankee government upon parole be absoved from their
allowed to take part in the approaching struggle
independence He urged as retaliation for tho In
famous and reckless breach OF exhibited by Lincoln
ia the exchange OF prisoners.
Attempts being made TO raise troops BY conscrip
ton Editors and compositors be enrolled ex
ccpt for local duty.
TheNcw Orleans Della OF the 26th u referring to the
gaan,ry exhibited by Captain Rucker defence Of the
battery ~ Island No 10, says " One single battery
thus sustained tho brunt Of the bombardmsnt re-
pusng the federal gunboats, and sending one Of them
back TO Cairo crippled for repairs"
The Memphis APPEAL says -" The recent OF
the confederate army ncrvng them with faith
confidence and hope and sntertains no doubt Of the
ultimate success Of the cause"
Van Dorm and Jsn Thompson concentrating large
force at Pocahontas preparatory TO attack upon
the unonsts at New Madrid, that General Pope win be
compelled TO svacuate.
No damage had been done at 'sland No. 10 up Wed
nesaay but the Confederatcs have sunk Union gun
boats The works at Fort Pillow have been completed
General Pope is building natboats st New Madrid TO
transport troops across the The Tennessee
shore.
In Mississippi the planters png their cotton ready
for firing.
General Pillow had gone 10 Richmond.
despatch from New Orleans dated the 26h says the
Confederate Vanderbilt foundered sea- with
ell on board.
The Appeal 10 issued on half sheet.
In view Of the scarcity Of lead suggests that the
lining OF ten chests DO run into bullets.
The ladies Of Charleston contributing their jewels
silver spoons, watches and money TO build gunboat.
The Mercury and Appeal contain extensive extracts
from Northern journals, but important military news.
The New York herald., 1862-04-02

Rev ROBERT FRENCH FERGUSON was born in Monm ,uth
New Jersey November 30 1880 and died at Mount Hope
vicinity OF Nashville, Tennessee March 49, 1852. Ht
was reared in Philadelphia where, at the age Of nine
try OF religion in which he continued for half
tury with an industry, zeal and devotion that abatet
only when the ntirmties Of age adnonshed him OF
haused ply scal ability. His early ministry truly
missionary, extending large portions Of New Eng,
land and Of the Middle States He spent Year,
in Massachusetts,, three In Philadelphia whence he
moved to the Valley Of Virginia. wherc for over twenty
five years he the regular minister OF four more
congregations, giving monthly service to cach and Oc
casonaly returning TO the congregations he had reared
up in Baltimore Philadepha and points
In lS46 finding his family for the most part in the West
he resigned his field Of labor in Virginia, with view
TO residence with his children, but yielded 70 thu
earnest entreates Of his numerous friends IN Bal
timore, where he spent some two years prior a
his removal West In 184S he came TO Kentucky,
portions OF Tennessee adjoining. He died in the family
Of his son, b. Ferguson, the enjoyment OF all hh
mental faculties and in the confidence and hope which
true just and honest life ever inspires. He WAS mas
for great strength and cearness of intellect
for the very highest OF moral responsibility fol
industry and SELF sacrificing devotion for love Of country
unsurpassed, for instructive philanthropy and the most
active Christian bencvocnce for cheerfuness and buoy
ancy Of spirit which cloud Of misfortune could long
obscure andfor an integrity Of PURPOSE in every relation
OF life unnchng and impegnable pillar Of strength
and hope to all wherever he known He lived fres
from tho shafts Of enmty, leaving memory among al
classes wherever his lot was cast sweet and fragrant
in deeds OF righteousness whose effect never be lost
He married AZ the age OF twenty three near Providence
r. l., the eldest daughter Of Rev. Jesse Babcock, with
whom he lived and who shared the sacrifices and labori
OF his long and useful life Of nearly fty years leave:
and hold the worth Of his memory in grateful re
mcmbrance
The New York herald., 1862-04-02
News from California.

San FRANclsCo, March 70, 1867
Arrived 25th, ships sierra Nevada, New York; 8.
ederseevs Shields bark Morse, Havrs Goth, steamer
Golden Age, Panama; ship Elvira, Cardiff; 27th, ships
Camden, Bordeaux; syrsu, Boston; 2ssh ship Virginia.
Liverpool.
Sailed 2s,h ship skyIsrk, Hongkons; 27th, ship Man.
Callao.
The New York herald., 1862-04-02
Dastarslly Attack ON n Boats Crew OF the
P0cahOntas.

OasteruIy Attack ON u boats Crew OF the
PocahOntas.
FLAGSHIP WABASH. orr ST. JoHxs, Fia,l
March 20, 1892
SIR-I nase TO inform tho Department that have
heard from Commander Gordon, Of dastardly and
ceaed attack made boats Of the Podahontas.
Az have informed the Department, Lieut. Commanding,
Balch, visited the OF Brunswick ithOut anywhere
discovering enemy.
reconnaissance had also been some miles up
Turtle creek with the results. The rebels appa-
rently fed into tho interior On tho afternoon Of the
l1th inst. Assistant Surgeon A. Rhoads Of the Poca
hontas by permission Of commanding Officer landed
with boats the for the purpose of pro-
curing some fresh beef for the ships. Having &C.
compshed his object, tho boat returning
10 the Pocahontas. but had scarcely gone twenty
yards from the beach when thoy suddenly fired
upon by body OF rebels concealed In thicket, and
regret 70 report that two men, John Wilson, ordinary
siansy killed, and several wounded. one, William Dea.
ney, mortAlly and two seriously VIZ William Smith,
second first class fireman. and Edward Bonsal, coxswan.
After the rebels bad fir ed their first volcy they called
out IN most offensive language 70 ''surrender,p
but this demand was refused by Dr. Rhoads,
Kitchen and his wounded boats crew, pulled as
rapidly they could toward the Pocahontas the enemy
continuing their FIRE. In few minutes shell from
Of the eleven inch guns Of The Mohcan dropped among
them, and quito 10 another company OF sixty men,
who were advancing rapidly The rebels scattered and
in Severa sneIlB were also ~
locomotive and train observed in the distance il
is supposed with effect. Throughout this cowardly
assault, DR.. Rhoads displayed great coolness and
courage, and in his report OF the occurrence,
whist commanding the crew generally, he especially
mentions the bravery exhibited by Daniel Harrington,
landsman, into which shall make further inquiry En-
closed the reports Of Commander Godon Lsutenant
Commanding Balch and Assistant Surgeon Rhoads.
am sir, very respectfully your ohedient servant,
s. +. DUPONT,
Flag ODcer commanding South Atlantic
Blockading Squadron.
Hon. GIDEON wELIEs, Secretary Of the Navy.
The New York herald., 1862-04-02
Sailing OF the On ,naseus.

TOR LAND, A.ITN I, ISb-.
The steamer Damascus. Capt, Grown, sailed ior G,ass
gov at half past niue " clock this evening.
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the following oath puru Of the first section OF mo
fourth article Of the constitution Of the State OF Ienhes
see. which as foiiows-"Every person who sba Do
chosen appointed TO any ooe OF trust profit under
the constitution any made in pursuance thereof,
SHALL before entering tie duties thereof take an oat
To support the constitution of this state and of the unled
States and an OATH of 'ce' (he having already taken
an oaih to support the constitution OF Iennessee 10
wh:-l,--- do solemny swear that will support
protect and defend the constitution and governments or
the United States against all enemies whether domestic
or foreign and that will bear faith allegiance and
loyalty to the same any law ordinance, resolution or
convention TO the contrary Notwithstanding and further
and further, that do this with full determination,
pledge and purpose, without any mental reservation or
evasion Whatsoever that viii well and faithfully per-
God.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
a very animated debate ensued during which IL was
argued tha the proposition unprecedented and I'M
constitutional to require officers OF the city governmont
10 take such An oath, and motion made that the
subject be referred TO a committee for careful con-
sideration
Mr. MCCAIN opposed the motion, and desired imme-
date action He said such oath had never before
been required from him, or from any other member Of
the city government nor was 1t required by tho cons
tuition laws OF Tennessee, as far as he ud under
stand them.
The Councilman who first spoke again urged post.
poneinent.
The MAYOR informed the convention that tho commu
ncaton handed 10 him by the Secretary OF state
about dark Tuesday evening, and that he brought II
before the Board OF Alderman at their meeting suggest
ing the appointment Of committee to examine into the
subject and adjournment TO Thursday night to meet
the Councilmen in convention.
The ALDERMAN of the Eighth asked II such oatn was
ever before required, and II whcnY Ho was born IN
the city OF Nashville and had never heard such an oath
before tonight.
President RHEA then stated that, by consent
the Mayor and himself requested to tako advice OF
counsel the subject and that they had performed
their duties, consulting with Of best lawyers
all Of whom (but one) agree that the section and ar
clio referred To applied TO officers Of the city govern
ment The gentleman excepted not prepa ed TO give
Il definite reply never having had the subject under
consideration Since 1905 the only oath required OF any
officer OF the city governmentas simple oath TO faith
fully discharge the duties he had undertaken Tho COM
mittee Che sai) had drawn up an address 70 Gov
Johnson, which with the permission VI the CON
yention the clerk would read.
The address being read, the motion to lay over was
Withdrawn, and Councilman DEMoSBREuM offered reso.
luton that the address be adopted which was carried
unanimously [The nature OF the debate will suggest
the character OF the address.
A molten then made that the address be entered
upon the record and copy, signed by tho proper DIN
GERS, be transmitted to Governor johnson.
The Convention then adjourned.
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q
deserted company OF horsernen only remaining n,
the town. with the intention Of firing the place should the
steamers approach.
owing 10 the crippled condition Of tho potomsk, com
mandsrG Gordon did not deem advisable push his re-
connosance further and accordingly returned through
the passage be had cleared TO the anchorage at
wick. He visited number " plantations on ST. Snou,s
Island, but with exception all were deserted
time previously 500 troops were quarercd there
Commander Gordon speaks In warm terms Of lieuten.
ant Commanding Bach and Acting Lieutenant Command
ing watmough well the officers and crews of All the
vessels under his command, In which heartily CONCUR
desiring, however " add my commendaton Of the zeal
and ability OF Commander Gordon himself In carrying
my views in reference TO occupation Of this i'm
portant section OF the coast of Georgia
Very respectfully, &C., 8. =. DUPONT
Flag officer Com. South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
Hon. GiDEoN WEILns, Secretary Navy
REPORT OF COMMANDER GORDON.
UNITED STATES SrRAnEa Non,cAr,
ST. sinoS's ISLAND, March 16, 1902
SIR have the honor report that on the 18th ipst
started IN the Potomska, accompanied by tho Pocha
houtas, with the launch and howitzsr Of this shin in
charge OF Lieut. Miller, in tow and proceeded through
the inland passage toward the Altamaha river
had heard that there one or two rebel stssmers
at Daren, and hoped that might get possess,on of
them. About five miles from tho anchorage M ,h,.
place and where had left the Moh,can betvc.n tb.
batteries we found, as had learned from
that the river was staked entirely across Nv.
reached the spot at low water and found doub,e
OF b svy piles, with their heads Just above va,er
once got 10 work with both vessels and in n few b
hHsed enough out OF each row to allow n nasssu. s
both vessels say forty feet ana here for the rst &
learned that about five miles beyond another obsir,.
tion Of the same kind had been placed We reached tn
second dincuty at midnight, placed our hawser as the
tide was rising but ortunatcly the hawser sengaveJ
itself from the pile and in the night with thr ris
ing tide, We could not end them to q, op win
the fork, and my hope Of passing through during the
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-07-25
NOTICE OF rnoUIsrTIoN,

Whereas Daniel Mcdonald, late of Union town.
ship, deceased, died seized of the following real
tate to wits One tract Of land situate in ST. Clair
and Union townships, being the mansion farm, con-
tanning Fifty acres, or less, adjoining lands Of
John McDonalG's heirs, Conrad Claycomb's heirs
and John CIaycomb: Also, one other tract of land
situate in ST. Clair township, and containing one
hundred and forty six acres, or less, adjoining
lands of John Claycomb, George VickIoy, John Nc
Donald's heirs and Thomas Blackburn, leaving a
widow, Alice Mcdonald, still living, and issue, viz:
James Mcdonald and Henry Mcdonald, residing in
Bedford county, and two grand children, sons Of the
eldest son, Daniel M'Donald, dec'd., to wit James
Mcdonald, residing in Clayton, state of Iowa, and
Daniel M Donald, of Union township, Bedford coun-
ty, now in the U. S. Army.
Notice is, therefore, hereby given that IN pursu-
ance of Writ of partition valuation to me d-
rected ] will proceed to hold inqusiton or val
uation on the premises, on Monday, the 2sth July,
1862, when and where all parties interested may at
tend if they see proper.
JOHN J. CESSNA, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office, Bedford. July 4, '62.