New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-10

troops and the marauders put TO fight. YesteIri4 Az
James Coyle a tavern-keeper was shot dead by the
victims of the plunderers He was suspected Of aid
ing the Rebels, and his recent conduct proved the
fact. The sa,lers aege that Moseby's gang is com.
posed almost entirely of farmers and others Of pre-
tended loyalty in that section, who share in the
plumber. 1t is said that arrests Of such persons are
being made and other measures adopted to rid the
country of these thieves.
DEFECTIVE ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Peter Fawpeile, of New-York City, one Of the
most efficient Of Col. Bakers detective force, was
killed on the Virginia side of the Potomac yester-
day, under the following circumstances He had pro-
ceeded to house guarded by seamen and marines,
in company with some officers Of the Cour De Leon,
to make an arrest. Being challenged by the guard,
he gave the detectives sign Of distress, which was
mistaken BY the sailor sentinel Lynch as hostile
demonstration, who fired, inficiing on Fawpelle a
wound Of which he died shortly aiterward
SCARCITY OF SURGEONS FOR CoLoRED REGI-
DiENTS.
While there is no difficulty in procuring other OIL
GERS for colored regiments, there lie such scarcity
of surgeons that the Surgeon-General is compelled
to advertise for them.
NAVAL OFFICER MISSING.
John Blake Of the United States Navy, who was
ordered on duty in June last cannot be found. HIS
last official address was Nsw-York City. Fears are
entertained for his safety.
CAPTURE OF BLOCKADE RUNNERS.
Lieut.. Commander johnson OF the gunbOat
Kaahdin, reports tie capture, off San Louis Pass,
July -, Of the schooner Excelsior and Lieut.. Madl-
gan, commanding the gunboat Owasco, reports the
capture, on the 2ls, ut., Of the schooner Revenge
Of Orleans. Owing TO the schooner being aground
at the time, she was scultled Her cargo consisted
of sugar hides, and mineral salt.
WOODEN BARRACKS FOR SOLDIERS.
Wooden barracks are to be constructed Immediately
in all OF the foriifcatons and at every post in he
Department Of Washington, for the accommodation
of the troops. These buildings are cheaper than
tents. more pleasant and healthier, and will last for
n number of years.
TIE TROUBLE AT PORTSMOUTH, VA.
The dopuatcn from Portsmouth, Virginia, had &
conference today with the President the subject
Of the recent condci q, that place between tie mil
tary and civil authorities. The matter was referred
by Tho President 70 Gov. Pierpont and Gen. Foster
for settlement.
NAVAL ORDERS.
Lieut.. LsInson ma been detached from the North
Atlsntic bockadiug squadron, and ordered TO the
command oil the steamer Nansemond.
MILITARY COURrMAETIAL.
A Cour-Marial, Of which Brighten. Slough IL
President, will assemble here on Monday morning
st IL O'Clock, 10 try such left unfinished
by the CoIr.Mar,ial Of which Maj. Gen. Hitchcock
was President, recently dissolved. Major Gaines il
detailed as Judge Advocate and Recorder.
While t,ero no dfiuity in procuring other OFF,
GERS for the coored res iments there Is such "a scaviy
Of surgeons that tie surgeon.sneEal IL compelled -
advertise FOR them.
John Blake, Of the United States Navy, who wac
ordered on duty il June last canno, be found. HE
les, official address WAS New-York city. Fear are
enteriaUed for bic safety.
Lieut.. Commander johnson. Of the gunboat Kali
adm, reports tie capture oil San Louis Pass JAY
Is, Of the schooner Excelsior and Lieut.. Madigan,
COMMANDING the gunboai O"sseo, reports the cap
iure Oh the 2lsi ultmo OF schooner Revenge, OF OR.
leans. Owing 10 the schooner being aground 1T the
tine she was ecuiled. Her cargo consisted Of puSaF,
hides and mineral salt.