The New York herald., 1863-11-22

Arrival Of Rslossed Union Pr1soneBe-
Msvemeats OF Gen. Butler, &c.
FORTRESS hoSRoE, Nov. IS, 1868
ne steamship New York, Captain Chisholm, arrived
here evening from City Point. with three hand ei
and nifty three Union prisoners charge Of Major Mu
ford, s.s Of truce officer Ameng these prisoners
Mr. Thomas, telegraph operator.
Mr. john D. Laborn has been appointed special Provost
Marshal for this department.
General Butler and of his STAFF will this even
ing for North Carolina.
MIR. Edwin +. DE Nyse's Despatch.
FoRrasss MONROE, Nov. 20, 1868.
UP sASsEaosD
affairs assuming briskness unwonted. bfockaae
being chased up with the sharpest KIND or
"sharp stick and they find IL matter OF extreme dill
Guilty TO carry moiety of their od extensive
traffic The river seems deserted not a soul Ia to be
seen ON the banks a on It's waters, which flow
pacy on unrued except by the occasional passage OF
Union gunboat. The citizens OF the vicinity for
the most part sabdly secesh and show reluctance
avowing themselves innacal to our Oysters
plenty and OF prime quality and our soldiers and sailors
of the army and gunboat have the opportunity OF
feasting them like princes il they be allowed. Cue
rias very scarce though the stream DO fol-
lowed up far Suffolk where Il ia In fact nothing
than cresk with barely sufficient water TO float
hight draught tug gunboat, and hardly to at
wise this latter dy OF their experience, and have
sequently concluded subject themselves the
curate range OF heavy Parrots. Therefore, while
they do show themselves In range OF river gunboat
they may inies the woods and back country to any
extent
rHE GENERAL JgsuP
made trip up this night before last far the
second line OF obstructions Major A. Stevenson II
the Third Pennsy la artillery the fleet OF
army gunboats attached to this department, was on
board this occasion. The object OF the affair
IA
habit of carrying on their trade over these waters by
night Nothing however, was seen OF any such persons
party OF nine volunteers, consisting OF lieutenant
the Third Pennsylvania, six sociers and two civilians
visitors, organized, aud proceeded 70 the OF
Chucauck, distant four miles from the river. On the
way had tho laughabe satisfaction Of driving in by
mere bravado and bodness twelve mounted scouts OF
the enemy, who made of in lively time before US.
CnucATUCK
found to be neat little town Of about seven or
Virginia institution broad deserted square in the
centre, with fine Shade trees, gave II gloomy
did not pause long to scrutinze for fear that some con.
treteDlpS, revival OF courage the part OF the
rebs, might obge him to the sad alternative Of visit to
his brother correspondents prisoners Ia Richmond.
Mr. w A. Beers correspondent for Adams Express Coms
pany volunteered for this bold expedition and acted in
credtablo manner throughout Beers IL a OF the
Seventy hrst New York militia, and, seems, could not
resist the temptation Of trying the field once more
smaller ana more dangerous SCALE The party returned
TO the Jesup without loss, and without having suf
fered the slightest moleetaton
WHAT WAS DIscoyEaRD.
Although there no captures made, owing to
small force, there quite stock OF valuable informaf
ton gained. regiment of rebel cavalry is stationed
short distance hey ond Chucatuck, ana that believe,
comprises the VIII lie force OF the near with
exception OF few struggling guerias The farmers are
busiy engaged In gathering their large crops they
win doubtless be speedily Transported to Richmond An
extensive raid on the surplus Of produce would be in
der at this stage Of proceedings, IN my opinion There
are many suggestions that might be made concerning
operations Of gunboats did they not under the head
OF "contraband intelligence
RAIDlNa IN MATmw's COUNTY
has again been revived with the usual
al hua
by tho one Hundred and Forty eighth New York reg
men formerly doing provost duty Norfolk, but during
the past month stationed at Yorktown THO secesh party
consisted OF twelve seamen, under command Of Acting
Master Webb, Of the rebel navy They captured
place called Gwinns Island Besides these there were
brought in cne guerilla and two blockade runners thus
competing, with the ocer and his men, the whole
ber sixteen After undergoing an examination here they
were sent to Fort Norfolk
= THf STEAMER CONVOY,
Captain Boehan arrived at noon from City Point The
rebel government concluded TO allow the raons intended
Tor suffering soldiers IN Richmond to be received for
them but only tug and lighter had been provided
for the transportation OF all the freight such time
express packages boat Is loaded
had to remain on board. They will be up by the
regular flag OF truce boat the New York, which is
lying the wharf loading up with similar stores which
are daily received by Adams Express Company in i'm.
mense quantities, intended for suffering prisoners.
Through the courtesy OF the captain OF the Convoy have
been enabled to obtain copy OF the Richmond Sentinel,
dated the 18th.
ArpARs AT SUFFOLK
unineresting. by the rebel papers learn that the
little excitement created there day or two by the
driving in OF cavalry pckets the result moth
ing than small sized raid OF Colonel Taaierros
ragged rangers, who took good TO hasten back
Richmond before an equal number, or even approxi-
mae force OF troopers could get wthing range This
last attempt at chvarous exploits must prove to the
valiant O TalaIerro that the days Of rebel raidng
gone forever. Our gunboats now scout the river daily
far as the town.
RE.ESLHrxEy1s OF VETERANS
who, while their service has not fully expired,
arc desirous OF accepting extra bounty OF four hun
dred and two dollars In consideration OF their agreeing
70 Uncle Sam for additional term OF three
from the time Of their MUSTER going on very rapidly
lieptenapt Horton, who has charge Of this matter has
Mustered II about eight hundred men from the numer.
Gus regiments stationed at Newport News epd an equal
number from other regiments The indca,ohs are tu:.
the work viii progress with equal success throughout the
entire department.
-" AN rxrrDrrIoS
pomposed OF n few cavalrymen, and which was started
OF since by General Barnes Tor the purpose
OF securing documents and papers at Prcess Anne
Court House has returned Ia safety to Norfolk, after
having performed It's work The papers are now In the
hands OF Captain johnston Assistant AdJuant 6enera,
for safe keeping.
ATTACKED GrFRitIAs.
The advance OF the Eghty1rst New York regiment, on
their way TO Bridge (twelye miles from Norfolk,
where they were going TO protect the canal fired on
by parry of guerillas in ambush One man OF the nd.
vance guard killed and two were captured. de-
tachment Of the Third New York cavalry was immedi-
a,ely sent in pursuit Of the bushwhackers What has
been their cannot say. Affairs have taken
lively and exciting turn all sides may have for my
next Communication something OF the lyeicst interest.