The New York herald., 1862-04-29

the credit Of the saf and speedy posge OF two heavy
first cass steam soops of.war. The flag ofncsr was
highly delighted with Mr.. Hal.sr's skill and usefulness
and has advised ths Navy Department and the Coast
Survey OF his appreciation Of the services rendered Ar
ter anehorpg loaded our guns with shell ana set se
watches. Two of broadsidc guns have been rsov'
cd forward ons OF them looking out of the port
bride por. up hs river Our watch on deck armed
and tho Ookouts doubled and everything ready TO rs
| ceiye the rcbols IN due and proper form,
PIIor Town, March IA, 1862.
An EspeaHEh-Tzs Stars and Stripes wa3 Ovev Pilot
G6sOsTAe Desoiate appearance of the 7bcnSeseh Of
Me PIaee-Ths Hartford Dssmansed-TAs Rebs Plsss-
7Seir Names and Srngth-fAe Rascally Usage ofths
Ptsoss by the Reds, dc, dc.
This morning, at hapast four o'clock, Lieutenant A.
KantS Captain Booe. your correspondent aud thirty
rass. with armed boats crew embarked in the barge
and third cutter aud shore take possession Of
the town and hoist the Stars and Stripes Pulling up the
little creek we landed at wharf then, forming the
marines and armed sailors We marched TO the music OF
the drum to the lookout station The marines formed In
line, while the officers aud sailors went to ths top
hayards got the gsta up and at tho signal the colors
hostsd the drum rolled and the boatswan's mates
pipsd ''ap colors." The marines presented arms and
al hands joined in and gave thres tremendous cheers.
Wo hon took formal Of the town and the land
and found all deserted save three. Two them
occupied by families Of two brothers named Thompson
Germans ana fishermen. The third party proved TO
be bachelor Italian picklsr of oysters by trade and
q big scamp by looks After visiting the houses and
picking out military quarters We selected = suitable
place TO land spars for to dsmane the ship
here and clear her FOR action and also to make de-
pot for stores, COAL &C. Leaving guard OF marines
ashore returned to the ship
Pilot Town posed dozen middiing good housos
with as many Of less importance. Some Of thom
are least have bseu fitted up richly. Tho house Of
Johnson tho old Dane pilot has boon used for hote
aad is very large and commodious Ross house is In
excsllsnt repair. The people ashore told the pilots
left here some months ago. and by moro chance they
were enabled to remain behind. They in half |
amishsd condition, and terribly afraid OF the
seancs OF the rebels should they furnish with fish and
oysters They assured that their lives and pro-
perty should be projected, and it would not be likely
that they would q secesh flag again.
Az soon as returned to the ship the topgsliant
sent down, all the spare spars put the
sds and .owsd ashore aud hauled up until should
nsed them. f3
While think Of il will forward YOU list OF steam
tho Mississippi river. and the armament Of Aem,
star AZ I can learn
Mcfas four thirty two Founders, and ons nine inch
shell gun
Ivy, one Armstrong rfod guns.
jackson, two oight.inch shell guu
Ly'ngston tour eight-inch she'll gnns and two ridsd
twonty FOUNDERS.
Mason (now), Gvs forward aud three eft.
S,idsl (nsw), Ave forward and three att
Manassas (ram), in dock repairing.
Tennessee, drawing sixteen ant half fsot, cotton
loaded waiting to get out
Atlantic unknown
Mstagcrda, unknown.
America, unknown.
Fay, unkaswn.
W III. Webb, unknown.
Star, three forward and ono AT.
Quite little asst; but great on q run This know
from personal observation
Incoas you late Galveston C2via. capturedon board
schooner by ths santes I. contains news but Is
curiosity in newspaperdom.
At ten O'Clock the Brooklyn came up the river, and
took her position on our starboard bow close in shore
and ss socn as she anchored down her mass aud
both ships we're busy all day in towing their spars
ashore and slowing them In boat shed. spent nearly
all the afternoon shore, and enjoyed myself highly in
looking into the ddcren. houses Some loft the
utmost confusion, while others were clean swept, and
such Of their household utensils they ef. behind
put order In the once OF the Louisiana Pilot Associa
tion now occupied by marines q guard bouse,I
foana copy Of tho laws regulating this body Of
The people ashore say most Of the pilots forced
60 70 New Orleans and to give up fund Of 500 for
sack and disabled pilots TO AID the rebel cause. II they
were hero now they could make money and, II not a.
much in formcr times, they could akescars Of their
snug little homes. But they dsbarrsd from the
comforts Of home and 10 continual dread that their
little Ill viii be destroyed by fire or sacking The Flag
Oiacer shore, with Captain Bell and Or. Folss
during the day. for the purpose OF selecting place for
our wounded after our FIRST engagement. Ds. Foz
that he accommodate thousand patients
comfortably in these houses Perhaps IL IL all for the
best for the plots 10 have left for the above IL
thsr haa, v;iIh har ad froc
the dwellings, and the VIII take good 10
keep ntraders awuy. nclose you election tickos
which will show you that the pilots Interested in
politics. The ticket incloscd has device upon II In
which these words appear The Unioa--I; must be
preserved" Comment is unnecessary.
Puor TowS, souru WEN Pass, March Is. 1862.
Soym-Tae Retes Sigsed-Our Vessels Ready fov Action
Last evening had very heavy storm, which lasted
until ten O'Clock to-day. The remainder Of spars
wero shore, as well spare rigging, &c. About
aroused from quiet lro by the report
from the masthead that the enemy in sight and
coming down the river. AT two o'clock the number OF
smokes increased. aud sgnazed the Brooklyn 10 get
under way and follow Up the Pass. On arriving at
me Head OF the Passes wesarchorsd or cabbdds House
and ordered the Kneo to take up position on the other
side Of the river The Brooklyn anchored ahoad and tho
wnona remained at her old position The afternoon and
evening was lovely, and bright made tho scene
all that could be desired. The rivor Is very hgh--at
least foot higher than few days Stree when
up here in the winona. We ready now TO re-
ceivs the scamps We have three heavy bow guns gun.
in the tops and pssards so, should thoy pay VISIT
they will find that thsro Is "Pops's run" affair they
ere about 10 enter.
Head os TIE PASSES March 10, 1852.
A. ne H,dd Of ne Pases-Compaodor: Farrcgp-Tae Nor
tar F,oilta-Prses Captwed-TAe River Btoctdded BY
Caains-Troops AND BoAaies-Commodc1s Fyreg,u
Co.'s 10 Sp Island to Arraaoe tor ae Cooperaoa Of ne
Po,ess, dc.
We are now whore blccksding squadron should havo
been months ego. We are where we can do something
towards stopping cotton going ous and coming in
We where we can and will trouble seocsh at ocr
pleasure and 10 his discomfort AMI to Flag Ocsr Fra
1nt halonra the praise