The New York herald., 1862-02-10

commanding Eastman, OF the Yankee in command OF the
expedition, In his gig with six men, armed with Colts
revolving rifles; the Yankees cutter, with twelve
men, commanded by Masters Mate Lawrence; the
Anacostia cutter, with fifteen men, commanded
by Masters Mate John Williams and the wyan
dank cutter, with eighteen men, commanded by
Masters Mate Sheridan. We landed little below Ho
Point leaving the boats in charge of Masters Mate
Walters, OF the Reliance, and couple Of belonging
70 each boat
After cambering upon high and almost perpendicular
bank, we formed in line Of march, and reached
log house belonging to man named Howard, who was
sent on board tho Yankee to prevent him from notifying
the rebels Of arrival with an assurance his wife
that he would be sent shore had finished
the business hand Leaving this house we proceeded
through innumerabe quagmires piloted by ccntraband
to another house about mile of, where found wo
man. but no rebel soldiers. 1t began to pretty
hard, and through the storm, after sticking the mud
several times arrived at the farm Of Mr.. Thomas
Chapman, who is in tho rebel army and whose father has
comfortable farm little above Indian Head, Maryland.
This the real object Of the expedition We surrounded
the house, as We had done the Others and made
animation Of tho INTERIOR but obnoxious person or
thing was found in IT, except pamphlet with Re hmond
imprint skrmsh drill for mounted troops, by authority
ofJohn B. Floyd" tho rebel Secretary Of War.
1t was now daybreak, when Captain Eastman detailed
the Anacostias mon and some Of the belonging to
the Wyandank to keep watch by tho farmhouse while the
Captain with the main body marched across
some folds and rested for a short time. In tho
time, Mr. Sheridan and his party threo in gray
uniforms skulkng distance or the other side Of
the road. At lrst not distinguishing the uniforms he
did not know but they might have been of our
To make he fred his revolver in the air. Tho
then crossed tho road and taking shelter behind bus
nrado nm Mr. a Tba h,,lla ctr
close to Mr. Sheridan splash the mud into his face
He then gave orders to his fire, and voey was
poured into the enemy evidently part Of the rebel picket
Mr.. Williams and his command hearing tho firing
Joined the other party, and they were about
TO give chase when musket shot, the
signal OF recall, head from tho main
body which the wyandank's and the Anacostias soon
joined Captain Eastman then ordered the Anacosa to
return to the farm house. and join him the beach,
He then led the Yankees followed by the wyandanks
along footpnh through the roads, poted by tho
traband, to the beach, We travelled along the beach
for some distance up the river, meeting several
obstacles in our way. At ono place had to cross
a narrow creek, the water of which reached
near by to the middle. Some Of the waded
through and by the aid of those the other side i'm
provised bridge formed by single log. All passed
over and little further up found Mr. williams and
his command tho rebel picket having disappeared The
Yankee and the Reliance now appeared, and we soon
embarked covered II not with glory with thick coating
Of mud. The distance travelled was about twelve
miles. We did not got on board our vessels till half
nine this morning. The contraband who ploted US,
recognized Of the rebel pickets a. Tom Chapman
himself.
THE NAVY.
W. E. Dennison, Of West Pownall, Me-, and Henry B.
Carter Of Philadelphia have been appointed Acting Mas.
np,1 T..
the latter to Philadelphia.
Lieutenant VIM. P. NcCaun Is ordered TO the gunboat
Maritanza at Boston.
The United States gunboat Pinola, Just finished At
Baltimore has arrived here She came past the rebel
batteries accompanied by the Resoute without being
fred At. She will here take on board her armament
and stores She Ii In charge Of Lieutenant Commanding
Crosby. The Pinola s steamer, about 1855 feet
in length and 81 feet beam, drawing light about
three inches Tho engines (wo) beautifully finished
about 500 horse power and were built By c. Reeder
Of Baltimore
SICKNESS IN THE PRESIDENTS FAMILY.
1t announced yesterday that the usual Saturday
reception at the White House and the leves Tuesday
would be omitted Of the illness Of the second
Son Of the President interesting lad Of about eight
years Of sge, who has been lying dangerously
i'll OF bilious fever for the last three days.
Mrs. Lincoln has not left his bedside since Wednesday
night, and fears are entertained for her health. This
evening tho fever has abated and hopes are entertained
Of the recovery Of the little sufferer.
HOSPITAL SUPPLIES.
During the week ending February 8, hfyons packages
Of articles for hospital received the hospital
depot Of tho Sanitary Commission in Washington and
s31 articles delivered the order Of surgeons Of
the Army Of the Potomac.
hundred and ninety sick soldiers were taken
care at the lodges Of the Commission in Washington
Three medical inspectors Of the Commission arrived du
ring tho week. Cumberland 10 render assistance TO the
sick Of General Ianders column, and hospital supplies
for thousand privatcs forwarded to them by
way Of wheeling Reports have been received from an
inspector Of the Commission. who promptly on the
ground with ample supplies for the wounded the battle
Of Somerset Inspectors have departed for Port Royal
and ship Island with supplies in charge Ample assorted
supplies for the Burnside expedition ready at sea.
port for transportation.
PROTEST AGAINST DIR. CHEEvER PREACHING IN THE
HALL OF THE HOUSE OF rrpREsENTATIvEs.
Tho occupation to-day Of tn all Of the House of Rcp
rcsentatvcs, for the secoad mo, by Dr. Cheever for
the purpose Of pronouncng abolition against
the administration has been formally protested against
by number Of representatives, and will probably occa-
sion the introduction OF resolution regulating the use Of
the hall on such occasions.