The New York herald., 1863-10-30
GENERAL FOSTERS DEPARTMENT.
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Mr. VIM. H. stincr's Dispatches.
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Mr.. VIM. H. stiner's Dispatches.
FoR1REs MONROE, Oct. 20, 1858.
NEWS IRON CHARLESTON
II hourly expected the arrival Of the steamship r.
Spaulding, which has now been absent nearly twelve
days. By this arrival may hear that General Gilmore
has commenced 70 shell the city from Norris Island and
the "swamp Angel" and given the rebeious inhabitants
another taste d the Greek fire.
TIE HEALTH OF ADMIRAL DAmaRKs
Ii said 10 be very poor according accounts furnished
by recent arrival from the South Atlantic blockading
squadron: Most Of the time the Admiral is confined
10 his cabin, and thus the inactivity OF the feet is
counted for also reported that he has requested to
be relieved from duty before Charleston but the state.
ment Is merely rumor give It for what is worth.
COMMODORE ROWAN,
tho popular commander Of New ronsdes Is talked OF
the Of Admiral Daheen In his request
to be relieved from service granted unless the gallant
Admiral Farragut is sent down. Commodore Rowan Is
noted for his intrepid spirit and enterprise and his
commendation for commander in chief Of the navy in
Charleston harbor would be hailed with delight by all the
men serving In that branch OF the service.
roRPEpo,
which struck the ronsides and intended 10 blow up
this monster frigate, might have played havoc gene
wooden vessel AZ the time It exploded the
gunboat Fab Kec Captain Webb, with dispatches from
caused by the explosion was distinctly iet by all on
board. Had the opedo been sent TO the other side OF the
frigate between her and the Fab kee, IL In almost cer-
that tho atter ship would have been blown 10 atoms
But seems that the sole desire OF the enemy was TO an
initiate the ronsides, which they both hate and fear
account. Of her destructive battery and invulnerabe
sides
made this morning by Major General Foster and
sta for the purpose OF inspecting the troops and forta
cations Tho steamer George Washington, captain In
graham, carried the Generals party. Owing 70 tho
beautiful weather voyage to yorktown Is most delight
full sail.
Cap Main Walta Oueo ta nj nor y
hauled al the Portsmouth Navy Yard, aud taken In her
this place. left here this morning for Whining
ton, hor position In the bockading business
Several changes In the officers having recently been made
send you complete list kindly furnished me by Cap
tain Queen. The following s the st Of officers Of the
Florida
Lie,lenam Commander-w W. Queen Commanding
Lieutenan, and Erecutire 06iccr-E. G. Merriman.
Asstsanf Paymdst,r-wm. Keeler.
Assistant Surpeon-H. H. James
Actt,,0 Mdaers--John Mc,iowan, Jr., y. r. Crafts.
Acting En1gns-cornelius washburn, Peter Williams,
Charles Z. Rich.
Capain's Clerk--Jamss P Franks.
George Mason David NJ Lane Third Assistants, Geo. +.
Smith, Jonathan W. Hccket
Acting Masters Mdtes-T. W Rack, ". II. Knowlton d.
r. Lader, Robert y. clifford.
Eassnor-Third Assistant Engineer Chas. NJ Goodwin.
ADDITIONAL TRANSFORMATION
II received by the Quartermasters Department periodi
cay The latest arrival In the way Of transport the
In honor Of Major Mulford Of the Third regiment New
York infantry Tag OF truce onhcer. and Ia owned by
Messrs A. louder Co., OF Philadelphia, who also
the propetos OF the flag OF truce steamer New York and
/ several other hpc vessels In government employ.
pusryxe AT rARD
as Portsmouth Ia very brisk There large number
OF United states vessels being repaired here at the present
Savage; FahKee, Captain Webb shawshene, J. L. Lock
wood, Commodore Perry and others, mostly oil from
North Carolina.