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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-27
THE DESTRUCTION or THE BAT
TEEY AT WATERMELON.
fEow IL was Asccrtnincd the Bnfery was
Cccupicd-Cownrdioe Of tho Esbeis-
Five Months of Rebel Labor Destroyed
in an Hour-Grnphio Account Of the
Affair by Admiral Porter.
wA.RlxsToy. Tpeiday

Affair by Afnsrni Porter.
wAsHiXGTos Tuesday. Nay q. 1861
Acting Rear.Admiral Porter, in Dispatch from
Ys,oo River dated the 18th inst, says:
"a few DAYS since, the Mound City, Lieut.. Com.
manding Byron Wilson, came up as Tar Us Warren
ton TO reconpoiter and wha; guns there were
likely TO annoy our transports. The Rebels have
been engaged for some months in building IA strosg
cssemsted water battery. intending 10 mount eight
lO.;nch guns on it. Tbs work was built with
cotton bales covered with logs the logs covered with
railroad iron, aud the whole covered with earth.
"On approaching the works, Lieut.. Wilson cent q
marty on shore 10 reconnoter. On climbing up the
classmates to look in the party discovered that g
company Of artillehsts had taken refuge there sup
POSING themselves perfectly secure. Our men Tired
their revovers into the crowd, and warned the yes
eel that the Rebels were about
"Leut. Wilson then commenced shellng The fort,
and in a short time il was all in a blaze. After
burning thoroughly for some time, the whole work
was destroyed. Thus ended, in the space OF an
| hour. a fort which it had taken the Rebels five
months to build working mostly day snd night. !
proceeded 20 Warrenton this morning to be certain
that the work Was thoroughly destroyed. 1t re.
ouired nothing more done to it. The Mound City
had finished it, The Rebels set sll the houses con-
tanning their stores on fire as the gunboats ap-
proached and what they left / ordered 10 be de-
stroy ed Waueuton Lad been troublesome place,
and merted its fate"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-27
The National Finances.

PuIlADELPHA, Mayfo.
Tie subscription agent reports the sale OF S-,s29,'
600 OF ve.twenties to-day, u, the various agencies
throughout the country-prneipaly in New York,
Boston, Philadelphia ard Cincinnati.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-27
Return Home Of the I'D Maine Regiment.

BAsGoR, Ne. Tuesday. May 90 i0'''
The Second Maine Regiment from washington
arrived here this morning in the steamer EApouhoe''
There was considerable Rejoicing ovsE 'LeH fs'3'n'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-27

Mourn ~ Ran kiVIs E.y ~. lsc9
DrAR FATHER: You will sec by the above that
this good old fgh,sg vessel, tho nsgship OF Admiral
Farragut lie stil aioai, Notwithstanding tie MINER.
Gus Rebel reports OF her destruction aud capture, It'd
that We still maintain our rosi;ion at the mooth OF
Red River, In defiance Of their threats.
The Union feeling 10 strong ny Red River, and l
learn that Gen. Banks has already recruited two
regiments Of LouisaniGns. Seven refugees armed
with tho,.guns and long knives, who have been Nv
ing In the swamps for xix month"; 10 escape consoip-
ton. came on board the Hartford about week
nnoe, and were yesterday sent NJ Red River again,
~ they expressed desire 70 90 UP and join The
Union men who have already had ZONE lighting
with the Rebels, and. now that sucoor is at hand
have come out boldly for the Stars and Stripes.
Men WHO, for weary month"; have been living Ike
wild beasts in swampH aud dense thickots, 10 es-
ape the halter, have came oct OF their hiding
places and joined the Union ranks. Most of the
refugees own property, and some Of them are men
of int gence, but their mud-stained garments and
unshon locks testify what they have undergone TO
resist powor they did not recognize, aud the eager
ness with which they one and all jumped al the
chance Of fighting under the old fay ropudialed the
idea that cowardice kept them there from joining
the Rebels. One Of them calculated, after taking
the oath Of allegiance, j have been waiting two
wears for this mOment--thank God 1t has come at
| last " ,.
Your 1fectona,e son, ALBERT
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-27
PROM THE RED RIVER.
safety Of the Hartford Union Feeling mp
the lied River The suaorings OF Rein
gees from Rebel (onseriptien - Their
Rntbusia.u for the stnrs nad stripes.

Trsnl Tho B.itnlofe Austioss.
We have a letter from our correspondent on ne
Hartford regulating the recent minors Of her Toes
1t il a family letter. but extract such portions ne
ar, Of uullIo interest:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-27

4" soniet,ing TO Quench Thirsp - our
Wonnded-Those who Died ai Ghrncei-
IorsviIIe - ARumors Of the Pickles -
"yyho Killed cL-Robin"-J nckson'
f''N ''' BEooHs's STATION. May % 1909
ooh dear doctor, can't you give me some'n'pg
for this terrible thirst I" was the touching appeal
Ina entered Potomac Greek H0tpitaD VI posr Iei'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-27

Totsi......................s. ~
Tbi. corrs. IL will be remembered, the LEFT
az the commencement OF the battles and crossed the
nver in support of sedgwick, where they were I'M
der fire of shot and shell for "a time. They were
finally ordered to recross and proceed TO The night
but were not IN the action aiierwaFd. Gen. hoOlh'
,on. commanding the second division Of this corps,
mad. al that time are connoissancc toward kellys
Ford. but returned without meeting any force
Gen. X. was the recipient on Saturday evening OF q
handsome silver pitcher and two goblets. They
were beautifully engraved and on the front OF the
ritcher we're the words: Presented 10 Gen. j. c..
kohnson by his Stsi." Gen. X. is "a soldier vi the
old school, was all through the Mexican war, has
been in the service II year., and is loved and re
specled by sll who have the pleasure OF knowing
him. The tribute was well deserved. The ID til
psntsylyania mine mon,bs) returned home to-day.
Thew kayo not been III any engagement since they
cane ont ". II. MCG.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-27
CONTRABAND TRADE.
WAE DEPARTMENT, ADIurAsT GEsEAAps

WAsHiN6ros. Nsy y, 1853. }
G1yEEAL ORDERS No hl.-ihc privilege Of esiiinae
,ass 10 nd from The cities OF Washington and CeoTseso"I
- d,y ana fsuautly abused. The capital OF the on
deco. OF supple. for traitors their eop!edefstes
o Arrest Ills evil IL ordered that aud alter Nay p
isS3 Al. goods % description offered fo ran pert
any 81 ue outlets or Highways leading from the Oiict
Coiaabis hall be cr.laly examined - comni's med o.
hcc to hereafter desi 81 for .uoh duty aud IA no, oun
~ n. carried by rerm Issued by authority q the military
eyernor of the District, tht such goods .hs De Lod M
m, al over 20 thu Provost Msrh II the District Tor conni
cation and sale. I. provided m ,ae cases'
Nv CIDER Of the sscretsrs Of War
- 49, II TOypygEND Aksisart Acknowledgement.
The New York herald., 1863-10-21
The Interral Revenue.


The Fourteenth Collection district OF the state OF New
York. under the operation OF tho Revenue laws,
prees the counties Of Albany and schoharc The first
years business ended tho LIST Of September st and
arc therefore enabled 10 present Our readers few sats
tics, showing the amount or money paid for taxes
manufactures ard on income, and also from all
other souDces. The whole amount Of taxes paid for
manufactures and the passenger receipts OF railroad
corporations during tho past wear was S530so 49, The
whole amount received by the Collector for taxes in
cluding licenses levied during the year, was about
$500 OCO The whole amour: received for the sale of
stamps was about S25, 900.
The annual is very nearly completed, and
win be the hands Of tho Collector next week when
citizens commence paying thor taxes This assess
includes the income tax FOR 1862, and taxes levied
on articles specifically enumerated In the law and Will
reach $190, ,0e0 which, added 10 the amount received
during tie year 300 000-wlll make the revenue for
been and will be paid by citizens Of Albany city and
county Inc grea bulk OF tho tax is collected in this
city and Coh0es or al the ax0s levied during the past
year dollar remains rncOected or unaccounted for
True, there were some remlssons pnde by tine Com
missioner and some few parties abscondec from tue city,
leaving their csnso fees unpaid but the business Tor the
year been entirely closed up and settled But very
little difficulty experienced In the collections and pay
ments are made with great promp;ncs3 The monthly
Manufacturers returns are placed In the Collectors
hands on the 2sl OF every month. The Assistant Asses
scrs return theL 10 the assessor On tie lJb and be-
tween that datc and the Goth they all exsm1ed with
the greatest care. and three copies made involving
amount Of labor that cannot be appreciated except by
Between the 20th and close OF the month as general
thing every dollar OF thus levied paid and lhe
money transmitted u Washington.
The Collector has been compelled 70 make but very Few
dietrants and those were made eavly In the year
For the information OF our readers present here
with tho footns OF tie annual assessment rolls OF the
district completed Saturday, showing the amount levied
in each division for income tax, and also for licenses,
The New York herald., 1863-10-21
Police Inteisigence.

AN ExrxRr snorrnrm CAreBr.-James Massire, shop.
l'or 10 female attire, taken into custody by ocer
Riley OF tho Tenth precinct charge of stealing piece
OF cloth from tho establishment of lord Taylor, IN
Graad Tho accused had large bag concealed be-
meath bs capacous skirts aud into this receptacle be
dropped the pieco OF agy goods aud about walking on
when the salesman missed the property aud had him ar
rested Upon beng taken TO police headquar'ee his avs.
guiso was removed and he furnished with more
bcbomng rig, with which no appeared when snbss-
qucnsy srasned before Justice Steers. The magistrate
committed James tor trial.
Another STARRING MsRn.-Two negroes, named WI
Ham Thompson aud Jacob Jones, got into an alteration
a, NJ. 2, Leonard street. nondsy night and ~ the
co ir.e o the dspute roues was stabbed IN the sde and
back with pocket kuic she hands ~ MS adversry
The ani arrested by officer fenlnE o The 'th
the vnunacd nsns iniuris. which are ssit W te
The New York herald., 1863-10-21
The shoddy War.
ryyInf nw UrCn m uavnn npY0Un


IN recent letter designed, nrs to admonish the demo-
cratic party OF the folly aud iale OF dsoyalty, and
htioniss, made Of Mayor Opdyke and editor Tlton
as examples Both have replied Neither deny the ma
teria accusation, viZthe draft ald the skulkng But
10 another accusation Mayor opdyke says
He ncIt charges my son with holding oaces There
would be nothing improper in this II were true unless
Bat IsnPsn. thai be has asked FOR received
public may be regarded as such.
Was Mr. Opdyke's notary's commission n "barrenu
onef We shall see Mr. Opdyke, senior, after filing tho
Custom House with relatives (one Brecknrige rowdy)
and followers, demanded the notara business OF that
partment for bis 0ydyke, junior, was therefore
stalled Custom House notary. But the ordinary bust.
ness Of the department did not sce The officers and
employees required 70 20 before the notary with
"barren commission monthly, and swear 10 their
coCnts--swear that
Thirty days hath sepembcr.
Aprii. June and November
Excepting February, Which hath twenty eight alone,
concluding with payment or quarter Of dollar each
% se sae wsd % Se SS,
tains oce and settled" the notary realized 81 500 per
annum In that slimy way
Equally ssounsss: ,hs charge .sap., p ne Of being
MOI be At al S.% wS a!y IISaed Obtained them fairly
The charge that Mayor opdyke s"ecrged with pro
,abe contracts is" equally goundlcs" is not his
Honor the Mayor bu, his Honor The Mayors son inaw
who is gorgedn with a profitable gun Contract And
when the rioters burned the eiln factory his Honor
tho Mayor had nothing 70 do with getting prompt allow
auce OF over SzoViVU from the Guy Witn0ut going
through the process TO which ordinary claimants
jcctedl.
Mayor opdykc gets Offices AID jobs fairly" and executes
them with "hdelity"
Mr. spenlow, the eminent Doctors Commons solicitor,
and 'sfavid Copperned's father In law, upright,
LIBERAL and generous: but his partner, Mr. Jor.
kins, was o grasping, miserly sknaint Mayer
opryke Ia. had no tleepns OF slon, partner.
ouartermasser vintons alce, composing with the
Jews for "unclean drpyluss.D Not no Catch him al
that n you Jook into his open, fresh, manly
nn n r. Nv nd
means u N his partner Jork'ns, with the chang dog
look ~ who gets gun contracts, furnishes ehoddy" and
hides away eut places where he be found
At convenient times " approve convenient ordinances
before ipconvenient inunctions can be served.
havo not met with the reply q MI. rlton, Of the inds
rvndsr But the next time that skukng cobscrpt
upon tho stage with musket showing del ghted abo
tion audience how 0i John brown" went through his
facngs and fringe viii cndrsyor 10 DO There see"
The New York herald., 1863-10-21
A ratrimnnial Annir AZ Ifartfora.

~ Hartford, Coun., on Thursday lat, ifoiaco y. WI
coz reputable citizen, held IN g. 90 for tial Ga
charge % assault upol Mr George Ilftny w 10
pistol, with intent 10 kill. According - he Hartford
Hasc. Mr. Wilcox has hecn flf splne weeks caiuu "
suspicious of his wife. young woman Of more tlau
ordinary Intelligence. yiyscty ana sparkling Eie, who
hid always been the centre and attraction oi tse social
circ In which she moved On Thursfny afternoon he
mc is wife Iidins In carriage with ffny 'vhp n .
neiFhh0r OF about twenty years a aye. TIE stvr,
rg the husband approaching turned end drove eacS
down The hil nt rapid rece bit Tho hrsband, Low
aei, drove faster, and came against Tue cther
,arrssc % tho point where Love is1e mes inc street
Tie fLOcK stopped both vehicles, sDd yorns ihny
Jumped out and would have Get, but hss iurl1er vac
Instant out, and after him wicov presented pi'9i
At q heal and red. L. at the sanc the siruck hste
tho pistol tfc explosion cr'ting one 0. hs hngers end
burning his hand with tho pcv Ter Inc hoN bow cyefi
s,ved Young q le who rer ba-cbeaded aud tieedns
mo the aelds and v0odf oovct hy Mr W, who arsd.
az him as be ran Three .h1is Cred without elcct.
A sharp pursuit followed Eiauy fnilY E1i nio house,
aui was hiddcn l. the color from thC nat husband
who was not far bohini Ihc VITO Iltrrrcl home, took
her young child All wcat a. i6 residence parents.
Tho husband Will suo TOT q dyore, ani wiz claim thei
child The Tssss thus comments upon the c'se;-
painful arair IN all " s aspects AMI rclions,.
at FIRST IN fr'aton tie part II tho vito
20 punish her husband for what she deemed nassen-
ton 20 herself and mprudeniiy progressing, step ~
s:cp, 10 The prs~nt tragic end. Mrs. wilcox is Often
blunt or ndscrcci IN her REMARKS and nor manners nt
that she hss boen criminal IN hsr imprudent cohduct
with Tiny We 70 no' believe Both OF them 20 ernnly
that nothing of tho Kind has occurred and we 10
not dpub, ruthfully They have not attempted TO-
conceal thair intimacy.
The New York herald., 1863-10-21
city Inteliigence.

PRESERVATION % Co1ons TO rm FTIn RFsMESr, NV
YoRK STATE NAIioyAI Gr4RD.-A new and beautiful stand
OF coors were presented 10 the Fifth regiment New York
State National Guard, Colonel Burger yesterday after
noon by tho corporate authorities Of the city Tho cere
ony took place front OF the City Hail. about two O'Clock
In the afternoon before largo asscmblage OF citizens
dressed neatly and their and accoutrements show
inc signs of care aud sodiey attention Colonel Burger
drew his regiment up In front OF the City Hail. extending
from the east TO the west gate.
sence OF Mr. Opdyke made the prcsentaon speech which
was brief but 10 the point and Colonel Burger made
suitable response accepting the coors for his regiment
The Filth then marched In review, making very cred
table display. The cost Of the new eoiors wss $780,
ALDERMAN WALSH AcTIyo AS NAyon.--Aldermap VII
liam Walsh, President Of the upper House, Of the
Common Council acted Mayor yesterday for the first
time since Mayor typdyke's accession 10 once. The
Chief Magistrate de Jure absent attending the nup
tias Of his SON. and M Walsh became mayor de faeo for
the time being
DsnrrAnscH or Boy.-A young lad named Daniel
Flanagan, years Of age, has suddenly disappeared
from his home and his whereabouts is mystery TO his
family Ho was last the 7th Of the present month
In this city Tie dressed large pilot coat aud check
plaid pants; had light complexion, fair hair, and was
slightly pockmarked Ills family would bs greatly
rlcased by eby Information respecting his Whereabouts
which be sent 10 MIR. James k sheehap, SO Nassau
street.
Copss Iox-Ihe late accident 10 Water street, whore.
by Charles Moulting met his death occurred at No. lo3
and not 1o1 Washington street, ss incorrectly reported
Iax NEW NATIONAL AoApRny or pnsIos.--Tho corncx
sore Of the New Academy Of Tesen 70 be erected at the
corner Twenty third street and Fourth avenue viii bo
laid this afternoon, with imposing ceremonies.
The New York herald., 1863-10-21
new subm.rine Devil.

NEW METHOD TO REMOVE ToRPEDoRs, ETC.
In these days OF warfare large number ef our inge
NOUS citizens employing themselves In studying out
the mos, dabolcal plans for the purpose Of destroying
human life. Some very successful, while others
totally fail to produce anything worthy Of mention The
Instrument propose describe s for the purpose
removing obstructons exploding torpedoes and other
wise clearing out the bed OF river channel way, 80
thas vessels can pass to aud fro without danger The
goVernment has taken hold Of i and they stand ready TO
use it at the lrst opportunity.
The inventor of this plan for removing enemies harbor
obstruclons s Mr.. Richard Trussell of williamsburg,
who was formerly celebrated sbipbuilder His plan
consists IL having for bis advance vessel old steamer
propeller preferred Beneath this old vessel are placed
two projecting prongs, fitted with series OF heavy iron
hooks for graphing ropes nets which may be
merged for the purpose of foung the scrow Of vessel
In addition to these hooks there sharp knives paced
at intervals aid in clearing the prongs Of ropes &C
lifted up from the deck by heavy franc work and then
projecting Several feet IN advance OF the bow OF the
sei This may be used for lifting and breaking chain
Cables stretched river entrance TO channel
Now we have an old steamboat II she Is blown up but
little money lost and nobody IS hurt for there will be
NO one board she goes her mission OF subDia
rlne research. This Ia explained thusThe steam In the
boilers has been raised - proper standard the fires IN
furnaces have been freshly attended TO and as
the engine department is concerned. all is right Now
then how areyou 10 steer the boat with no board
II thus arranged At gay four hundred Yards aste-n Of
the steamboat is Monitor battery; towne secures
them chain ter ropes lead 10 the iron clad aud by
these the vessel can be sccred with and anty
All Is ready the engineer gives her the steam the pilot
puts her helm amidshps and then they quit the vessel
Guided from the Monitor she goes ahead and clears the
way Should she be blown up that completes her
torpedo has been exploded aud the Monitor returns
harmed and her officers then know how far they go
with saetv.
Should it bo desirable TO endeavor to preserve the
steamboat tho prong be attached TO her TO
pode the torpedo between her and the Monitor. The
machine will be put to practical test in a short time,
and perhaps IN Charleston harbor.
The New York herald., 1863-10-21
Coroners' Inquesss.

rArAL FAN N N wiSpow.-Coroncr Ranney hold an
lnques, nj the New York Hospital upon body OF
Michael nennieton who accidentally killed by falling
from ,nlrd story window at No " Pelham street about
two octk yesterday morning deceased In the act
OF csing the nds, ears when he o-t his lance
lni falling upon the s'ie~"k, vas almost 'hs''n'iy
Killed.
ysnnir can ttf1 MARY Arol Ecsc n caid ten year.
oJ re1.ling - 40 lS2 crtin place was knocked toah
~ runANay h.rse IN M0Iaay anerrc1T % tho conner
II Nss.ricy iiaoe an. sx larc lfi tnla ir,aI u
sFisd -. cnsf 'dey e4s .ilcd 70 hold ~ inquest.
The New York herald., 1863-10-21
Arm Intelligence.

Lieutenant E. Marvin, late Adjutant General on Gene
raj R. s. Fosors STAFF has been made Paymaster in the
United States Army with the rank Of major. Major Mar.
vim is Of Judge Marvin Of Appellate Court Of
last resort, and of tho Sdpreme Benchof New York. He
went to the lieutenant 10 the One Hundred and
Twelfth New York Volunteers Colonel Drake, and was
made adjutant general by General Foster now before
Charleston for eminent fitness desirable forwardness
in military matters Major Marvin is in Washington
awaiting assignment TO duty
Lieutenant Bernard W. Smith, OF the One Hundred and
sxtynu,h New York Volunteers Colonel Buell. been
appointed Brigade Quarternaster the staff Brigader
General R. 8. Foster. Lieutenant Smith pr
vate at the beginning Of the in the Forty fourth New
York Volunteers and severely wounded in the face
NOTED to iieutenancy for hs gallant bravery Lieut.
smith Is most accomplished sofuer and succeeds Lieut.
g NJ Kinney, who returns to the humber position of
Regmeal Quartermaster OF Colonel Buels regiment the
One Hundred and Sixty ninth.
Captain Francis NJ. Cooley, Of the Eleventh regular
United states infantry, who has been for four months
past upon recruiting service Troy has been ordered
report Immediately in the field by Assistant Adjutant
General Townsend. Capt. Cooley promoted from the
volunteer regular service for the most marked gal
lantry the field Of battle and is in every sense
courageous soldier and accomplished gentleman lie was
the recipient previous leaving Troy active duty Of
many valuable evidences OF regard from the leading cit
Captain George Boutele formerly OF the Second New
York Volunteers and who served throughout the two
year. period Of service with the highest credit has been
appointed Major In the Grswod cavalry (rwenty first
New York cavay account OF his enlarged experience
and his military requirements. MAJOR Boutele is at pre-.
cent In command OF bis battalion on Staten Island
Warren b, Coleman, OF sandy HILL In this State. late
Captain Of Company D. Ono Hundred and Sixty ninth
New York Volunteers, has been offered the majority Of
OF the foremost regiments In the field from this State
Captain Coleman obliged. account Of III health to
resign his captancy while his regiment 10 the orna
ton Of which he largely contributed doing duty last
winter and spring IN the defences Of Washington where
several occasions he discharged important duties en-
trusted TO him with conspicuous ldelty success
Continued III health compes Capt. Coleman to decline the
newly pro0ered military honor.