The New York herald., 1862-04-17


battery the wharf.
PROPOSALS FOR RoNcLAD BATTERIES ON THE
MONITOR PLAN.
The Navy Department has invited proposals BY mar
telegraph 10 the Soth nst At noon, with general
specifications and pans for construction of one or
more up four iron gunboats for the Mississippi river
and Gulf SERVICE with two turrets ON the plan or the
Ericsson turrets for eleven guns the thickness
she iron Of which be eight inches the sides TO %
plated with iron OF three inches thickness IN one or TWO
layers to extend around half foos below the load line
the vessels to be less than $50 feet in length.
and hty six feet breadth and not 10 draw over six
feet Of water loaded and ready for service; to be
propelled by screws speed Of nine knots or
sea miles through the water per hour, and state time
and price.
THE NAVAL 'OREEATIoN ON THE WESTERN SHORE OF
VIRGINIA.
The credit Of the late naval oper the Western
shore Of Virginia belongs the cutter service
under the control OF Secretary Chase During the last
summer the steamers Reliance Hercules and Tiger were
purchased by Mr.. Chase, with which and two sailing
cutters, under his direction, rebel mails and com
nuncations have been entirely prevented. These
vessels also rendered most efficient service in the cap
Of the two counties Of Virginia, and have
given other evidence Of the growing efficiency Of an i'm
portant Of the public service heretofore grossly
, neglected.
REDEMPTION OF TREASURY CERTIFICATES.
The Secretary OF the Treasury it is said has decided
to redeem twenty per cent in cash ~ the certificates Of
Indebtedness issued before the 7th inst II is thought
he will receive forty per cent additional Of these certh
in payment of the bonds he may thereafter SELL
THE DEFEAT OF THE REBELS IN NEW MEXICO.
The report copied from Southern papers THAI Colonel
Candy had surrendered Fort Craig and his entire force
is Later adyicss from that vicinity have been
received at the War Department and to the effect
that Colonel Candy has obtained success over the
enemy, and is now in pursuit.
THE REDUCTION OF FORT PULASKI.
appears by official report 10 the Secretary Of War
that the large guns the against Fort Pulaski
were hauled by the men with their hands consde
rabe distance through deep swamp that being the only
mode by which hoy could be transported and placed in
position report Of the 7th Of April stated that the
fire would be opened the 11th. The fort captured
that day
VISIT OF THE WAR COMMITTEE TO BULL RUN AND
MANASSAS.
Some Of the Committee the Conduct Of the War visit
Bull run and Manassas TO morrow but they do not ex
pect while there To witness with their own eyes the
atrocities pracced by the barbarian rebels upon the
bodies Of Union soldiers stated yesterday bya
correspondent Of a New York journal.
THE BANKRUPT BILL.
houses favor Of bankrupt law but petitions are Of NO
avail without energetic action.
CONDITION OF THE GRAVE OF WASHINGTON.
large party visited Mount Vernon to-day, and were
graed by the improved appearance of the grounds and
buildings, also to hnd that sacregs has been com
mitted upon the repository Of the remains Of Washing
Tho mansion has been repaired and rspainted also
the houses formerly occupied by the slaves upon tho
plantation The grounds clothed with rich verdure
the fruit trees are full Of blossoms and the peaceful
aspect Of the domain contrasts strangely with the
spirit abroad in the Land. Pilgrims can visit without
mosstation the shrine OF the patriot their numbers
will Increase now that the is unfolding the
natural beauties Of this romantic spot.
POSTAGE TO UTAH.
As Utah not under Official construction the Pacific
coast letters from the East and 10 and from that Ter
risory are charged with only the three cent rate Of
postage.
IMPORTANT TO UNION SOLDIERS ON PAROLE.
According late army order all officers and enlisted
men Of volunteer regiments who on parole not 10
serve against the rebels viii bs considered on leave Of
absence until notified Of their exchange discharge
They required Immediately to report their address to
the Governors of their States, who will be informed
from the Adutant Generals Office, Washington, to
their exchange or discharge
MAJOR IBcoAEr RECALLED TO SWITZERLAND.
Major Lecomet Of the Swiss army, who was attached
Gen. McCleans star has been called home by his 60
vernnent to regret Of the latter gentleman,
pressed in q complimentary letter.
THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
Governor Bradford and Ex-Governor Hicks, Of Mary
land are both here making Efforts 10 procure
the restoration Of tho Naval Academy to Annapolis.
DEATH BY DROWNING.
Hon. Charles B. Sedgwck has just received intelligence
Of the death Of his favorite son. by drowning at syra
cuss, and will 60 home in the morning.
CHARLES A. DANA WANTS TO BE BRIGADIER
GENERAL.
Charles A. Dana ate Of the Tribune Is an applicant for
a Brigadershp. He proposes 10 ION TO Richmond" by
the light Of two stars.