New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-02
TIE EXCURSION 20 THE TFcHE'
PARTICULARS OF The ENGAGEMENT.
General BankS'S Visit to Baton Rouge
Strength of the Position at Port Hudson.
Reported Escape Of the Harriet Lane
in Rebel Hands.

The steamer Columbia, Capt. Barton, from New
Orleans Jan. IS, via Havana the 18th, Ills PM,
rived at this port last evening On the 25th January,
ut 10: 80 a. m, passed the steamer Marion, hence,
going up the river.
The steamship Creole, Capt. Couch hence, ar
rived ct Havana Just as the Columbia was leaving.
Everything reported quiet in that city, and
nothing of moment had TRANSFERRED
Gen. Banks had been to Baton Rouge 70 visit the
portion of his command at that plsee-some s,OOo
men, under the command Of Maj. -Gen. Anger. He
returned on the I'D ult.
His visit was partially owing to the rumor that
the Rebels intended attacking our men there They
must be strong to attempt it, as most Of the OLD
troops Of Gen. Butler there and have the advan-
tase of knowing the ground thoroughly, oetide
having once already given the Rebels lesson on
the same spot.
At New-Orleans several important changes have
4, en- made among officials. Brighten. Bowen, late
Police Commissioner of this city, IS appointed
ost-Marshal General Of this Department, in
plaoe of Col. CLARK, recent appointse OF Gen.
ole. G. Dwight. of the l6Oth New.York Vol.
uuteers, relieves Col. French, the able Provost
Marshal of Louisiana. This latter, it is thought,
couhicts with the authority Of Gen. Shepley, Mill
taly Governor, who appointed Col. French 70 the
rosllion while Col. Dwight is appointed by Gen.
b axis. This not quite satisfactorily arranged
when the steamer left.
Col. Den,ing, Acting Mayor Of New-Orleans,
wss also about to resign for private reasons.
Gen.Wetzel, commanding in the la Fourche Dis
trict had returned with his troops 10 the old camp
near Thibodeauxville. He will shortly 20 to Baton
Rouge to Join in the attack upon Port Hudson, now
imminent.
The Rebels at that place have been Strengthening
their works and augmenting their force, evidently
intending to hold ont as long as possible. Our gun
boats cannot assist much in the attack though the
mortar vessels will be likely TO discomfort them con-
siderably.
Nothing new had transpired in Texas. At Calves
ton have the Brooklyn, Scioo, and other vessels
blocsadng, to prevent the Harriet Lane coming out,
Slough it is rumored she got ahead Of them by run
iug ont Immediately after the fight and before our
vessels reached there. This is not probable, as she
was damaged and needed repairs before going to sea.
The Alabama las not been heard from III the Gull
since the sinking Of the Hatteras. As number Of
vessels are cruising after her she probably finds il
prudent TO keep out Of reach for while.
New-Orleans banks have lately refused Treasury
notes on deposit. Tde latter are now par with city
currency. Gen. Banks has demonstrated with the
bank directors, and they had consented to receive
the notes on special deposit. Confederate notes
Were rising and in some demand and Secesh more
bpoyent and happy.
senger list. Among the latter are Capt Roe, L. +.
NJ Iieut.-Col. Elliott and Maj. Dimon, U. S. a.
Mr. Greahouse, the defeated candidate Tor Congress
from New-Orleans; Mr.. Vim. j. Reid, agent OF The
Mississippi River, and Psymaster Taylor, U. $. n
The Excursion TO the Tecbe-Tbe Reserve
Brigade sent 10 Break up Rebe
Gam aud Destroy the Ganboat Gotten
-G,o.aiis OF tie Affair.
CANP STEVENS jan 20 1853.
have in vain looked over the columns Of Tie
Delta FOR an account Of Gen. Weitzeps excursion be-
yond Berwicks Bay. Perhaps you have not heard
OF it. perhaps you deem the results unimportant;
having "been thar, let me tell you little about il
You are well aware that the gunb0at Gotten has
been terror to the people of the /" Teehe Country,
OIL account of the marauding, thieving disposition
aud practices of the notorious Capt. Fuller and hi
: reckless crew. This thing had been going on loDl
enough, and Gen. Weitzel determined 10 extermi
nate the nuisance"
The Reserve Brigade left Camp Stevens on Sun
day; arrived at Pattersonyille Tuesday evening
No enemy, except squads of Rebel cavalry wer,
seen and these skededdled upon being charged upor
by Capt. Burts cavalry, the Captain returning one
dead Captain, two wounded privates, three horses
guns etc. Wednesday the entire brigade moved in
Hne Of battle across the fields for the nrenohments
Of the enemy, just below which the Gotten was in
sight The 9Th Vermont on the night and the 18th
New-York on the left were the support of our gun
boats. When mile below the distractions in the
eche (which, by the way, is ell that has saved the
Gotten from the vengeance OF our gunboats), the
brave and gallant Lieut.. Commander Buchauan
vRneing on either side, and with more bravery AID
anxiety to gel nearer range Of his foe than d
thought for his own safety, ran within range Of the
sharpsbooters in their rife pits on shore, and re-
eeiyed nost terrible storm Of leaden hail.
Refusing TO retre from his very much exposed
portion, and while with his own rifles making great
havoc among the intrenched enemy, the loved esder
Of that naval command fell fatally wounded by a
rife bail. The 9Th Vermont came Immediately up,
routed the enemy, killing seven, taking forty -one
and atOuf fftV This A. IL
est point to which our RunbOate could ascend. The
brave line advanced 10 within rifle shot of the Cot
tel, the 18th New York in advance pouring hot
shower Of bslls upon her gupDera, WHO Obliged
10 retreat and cover themselves by the iron plating
and az our artillery were at the same time giving
her shower Of shell and shot she made great haste
for safe anchorage up the stream.
IL beng now nearly dark, the General ordered a
Cessation OF hostllities until morning Meanwhile
the arrangements were completed fora strong attack
MON their intrencmeDts, az the Gotten must aud
should be brought down.
Tire night passed quietly till clock when report
came that the Gotten was coming down the bayou.
The General replied, All right let her come {"
A Ais the report was, she had landed at the in.
trenchnents, ana was dischsrgiDg troops. Answer
:" An right; double the picket, and keep sharp
lookout"
-Four and hslf Fire raft is coming down. "AIl
right she can do no harm"
-Four aud tnree-quarters. The Gotten is Oh fire.
All right. Make sure you are not deceived in the
boat II II is the Gotten, we shall be on our home
ward march at daylight, and not life shall be &
posed by attacking the intrenched enemy, Tor tue
country is moi wortb occupying at present."
And az il proved 10 DO the Gotten, and mistake,
all hauds fell in and marched to Berwick Bay crossed
that III ghi and next day returned TO camp, baving
had q useful experience, accomplished ali we started
for, and proted the bravery Of new as well as old
troops, who never ialtered hesitated, bat moved
steadily Oh under very heavy and constant aillefy
Gre. II was reported that Capt. R!iler was killed,
l. q. IN AZ Z.