The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-01
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
wAsmxoros, April 30. 1898.

WAsHN0roN, April ~, 1905 a
NAVAL OPERATIONS IN BERWICK BAY. Ia.
The department has received Official Information Of
the destruction Of the Queen OF the West in Ber
wick Bay, After fight OF twenty minutes; also the de-
ssructon OF the Diana and the Hart Al later dates
forces were In pursuit Of other vessels which are b.
loved 70 be the only rebel vessels In those waters
cAPTusxs BY THE BLocKADsNo FLKHrs.
The Navy Department has received intelligence Of the
capture Of gsh schooner So George by tho United
States steamer Mount Vernon. The vessel attempt
ine 70 run the blockade Inlet aud seized by
our steamer close In with Fort Fisher Her master
knowledge having the blockade several times The
cargo Of the ST. George consisted chiefly Of SALT rum and
merchandise.
Ths schooner Nee captured on the goth Of March
by tho United States South Carolina about TWEEN
ty-ve miles east Of Port Royal with cargo Of cotton
mostly damaged. The captain and admitted having
run out Of Charleston a fow nights previous.
On the night Of the 10Th inst three vessels were cap
turcd while attempting 70 the blockade or Charles
ton namely, brig aud schooner laden with salt and
soop with cotton. They sent North by Commodore
Turner.
The United States steamer New London reports the
capture the Sd inst Of tho British schooner Tampioo,
bound from Sabine Pass to the Bslze with hundred
and twelve bales OF cotton. - ~ -
On the 18th inst. tho same vessel OF Sabine Pass,
picked up tho officers and others Of small boat whie at
tempting 70 land. Among them Capt Chss Fowler,
who commanded the Josiah Bell the time Of the
capture Of ne M9[ping Light Fowler had commission
from MAJOR General kAgruder OF the rebel army, giving
him exclusive control Of shsr squadron" they call
Il, al Sabine Pass.
WEDDING PARTY AT THE SPANISH LEGATION.
There was . brilliant party .. the residence Of the
spanish Minister night honor Of the recent we'd
A. xr tho anal 9TH
the daughter Of the Brazilian Minister. u was
attended BY the whole Diplomatic Corps now
In the city Colonel Eomaine, the Haytien Mn
mtsr was amongst the guests, but he eft almost
unnoticsd By his diplomatic canfreo, and stood nearly
the whole evening In the hail. He has ceased 10 be
ou and Notwithstanding the sympathy largely expressed
for his race Senator Sumner, who present, for
gcs ~ practical dsmonstsasion On this occasion.
DEATH o. PAYMAsrsR FREDERICK n. CURTIS.
The Department has received intelligence Of the death
Of Assistant Paymaster Frsdsck Curtis, Of the United
States steam sioop Pawnee.
ARRIVAL OF PRIsoNERs OF wAR.
A number Of rebel prsonsrs-in all one hundred and
sxwsrs brought here this morning from Aqua creek, In
charge Of Lieutenant Boycs Of the Eighth infantry. and
were sent 70 the Old Capitol. Among them was the
Lieutenant Colonel Of the Sixth Louisiana infantry three
nsussnsnts and four nonoomm ssionod on,cers. Ther
appearance on their way prison, under heavy guas
caused considerable interest," Large crowds gathered 70
witness % extensive party Of captured rebeh In The
city Of wsshingson.
TEE DECISION IN THE CUMBERLAND COAL CASE.
The decision In the Cumberland Coal case, involving the
tito Of half the owned By that company, and now
pending before Court Of Appeals 81 Annapolis cannot
be rendered before shs next June October term Ts
case srctss much interest here and In Maryland having
twos been decided against the company and the last
| time under the decision Of the Court Of Appeals.
| APPOINTMENTS IN rHs ADyUrASr 0HNEBAL's oPYfcE.
Thirty OF forty clerks have beer appointed In the
Adju,Aat Generals once, and among Thorn several ser
gsAsts OF nns clerical ability who bad previously been
engaged In that capacity.
ARRIVAL or DISCHARGED SOLDIERS.
Discharged soldiers mustered out Of the service thsr
tern Of ssrvics having EXPIRED arriving daily here
from the RAppahsnnock.
APPRECIATION or REAL KsrATE IN WARRINGTON
Ths old E~teEioe~co establishment has been sold a
auction under mortgage 70 Riggs Co., 10 settle up tn
Of Mr. Gales and brough, eighty thousand emo hun
dred doara price that speaks volumes Tor the enhance
msnt In the value Of property 10 Washington. The pur
chaser Mr.. spaldIns, win erect nne modern building
upoa The Ios. but the fsut9enev win occupy poruon
Il, and bs continued n the Old location
SALE or rHn AUSTRIAN MINISTER'S RvpEcrs.
Tns sale By the Chevalier Huissman, Of some Of MI
most valuabls sscs makes the third of the diplomats
orus that nas manifested determuaiios W change re-.
dance from this point temporarily, not permsnentl,
rRoors voR rxxsKssz.
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