The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-11-22
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
wAsHIserox, Nov. 81, 1854.
CAPTURE OF BLOCKADE RUNNERS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 81, 1864
CAPTURE OF BLocKADs RUNNERS.
Admiral Farragut communicates to the Navy Depart
ment intelligence OF the capture OF the Prussan schooner
Poncha Larespa, by the United states steamer Scota In
October, while attempting to into yelasco Texas,
with assorted cargo.
Information has been received from the West Gulf
Bockadng squadron Of the capture the 5th instant
OF the schooner Johanna Hazard by United States
steamer Fort Morgan, laden with medicines iron, &c
The steamer also captured the schooner Leone with
a similar cargo. n
HORSE AND CATTLE STEALING RAIDS INTO MARY.
LAND By GUERILLA BANDS.
At three O'Clock Yesterday morning OF about
forty rebels were discovered crossing the Maryland
side OF tho Potomac into Virginia, Edwards ferry,
having with them some fifteen twenty led horses and
some cattle They are supposed to have crossed during
the night. Tho Provost Marshal Of Montgomery county,
az he Informed OF the matter made inquiry,
and Is led to believe that there concerted horse and
cattle stealing movement into Maryland going on by
Mosby's and other guerilla bands This troop led by
Harry Gmor, VINO left note pinned to the wall OF a
deserted building announcing that this present raid was
only forerunner OF what was to come.
GUERILLAs At FALLS CHURCH.
A small party OF guerilas visited Falls Church last
evening, but meeting reception by troops
stationed there, hastily decamped without doing any
damage.
THs REPORT OF GENERAL CANBY's DEATH NOT
CREDITED.
From letters received at Washington from officer
prominent upon General Canby's staff is ascertaned
that the Generals wound Is much less dangerous than
was reported. This Information leads high officials In
the War Department entirely dscredt tho report OF
General Can bys death in the Cairo despatch which I'M
doubtedy arose baseless circulating in the
West.
LETTER FROM SECRETARY wELLEs TO LIEUTENANT
GUSHING.
The following Is copy OF the letter Of the Secretary o.
the Navy 20 Lieutenant Cushing in honorable recognition
important service the country in the destruction
Of the rebel ram Albemarle-
NAVY DEPARTMENT, Nov 0, 1864.
SR-Your report OF October 30 has been received an
nouncng the destruction Of the rebel ronclad steamer
Albemarle, on the night OF the 9th u at Ply mouth,
North Carolina. When last summer the Department SO
ected you for the important and porilous undertaking.
and sent you to Rear Admiral Gregory at New York, to
make the necessary preparations it left the details with
yourself to perfect To you and your brave comrades,
therefore, belong the exclusive credit which attaches to-
daring acbiev The destruction OF SO formdabe
vessel which had resisted the combined attacks 80
number OF our steamers, s ON important event tonng
our future naval and military operations The judg
men well as the daring courage displayed, would DO
honor to any officer, and rebounds TO the credit OF one
twenty one years OF age.
four previous occasions the department has had tho
qualification OF expressing its appreciation OF your con
duct face Of the enemy and in each instance there
manifested by the heroic daring and innate
OF perous adventure, mind determined to succeed
and not to be deferred by any apprehensions OF defeat
The department has presented your name 10 the Pres
for Of thanks that you may be promoted one
grade and your comrades shall recognition
IL gives pleasure 10 recall the assurance that you
rave me At the Of your active professional
career that you would prove yourself worthy 0 the
confidence reposed and Of the service to which you
appointed. trust that you may be preserved
through Their trials and 1t Ia for yourself to determine
whether, after entering upon so suspicious career you
shall by careful study and fdscpne be prepared for
tlnfun nery
Secretary OF the Navy.
ton, d. Q.
Leutensnt Cushing OF Albemarls fame, arrived here
this morning. and is TO take command Immediately Of
tho United States steamer Monticello.
THE UNION JACK OF THE PIRATE FLORIDA.
The Union Jack displayed BY tho Florida at the time
Of her capture was delivered Assistant Secretary Fox
this morning. Lieutenant Gushing was present
NO YUnrHER PERMITS TO Be GRANTED TO TRADE
WITHIN THE REBEL LINES.
Il reported that the President has determined not to
permit cotton to bo brought Of the seeded States
cept a. prize TO the government No further permits
are 70 be granted to trade within the rebel lines, and
those which have heretofore granted will probably
be revoked.
GENERAL J. n. HOBART WARD MUSTERED OUT OF
SERVICE.
Brgadier General John II. Hobart Ward OF the United
States Veteran corps mustered out Of service, and By
the same order army officers who may be reported As
aids de.camp to him required to join their regiments
without delay.
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL BURNSIDE.
General Burnside and staff at Wizards Hotel.
HON. MONTGOMERY BLAIR HoR TIE SENATE
Il is generally understood that Ex-Governor Hicks, OF
Maryland, resign his seat in the Senate and
that Hon. Montgomery Blair Is to be his successor.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT LOAN.
The subscriptions the seventhrty loan last week
amounted TO s., o54, 0Oe.
THE STORM.
The storm still continues unabsted, and immense
quantities Of rain have already fallen. This will have
the effect OF suspendina for time active military opera
tione-in Virginia.
TIE NATIONAL IsrBLLIoENcER IN rHB MARKBr.
ID reported that the object OF Thurlow Weeds recent
frequent visits the capital negotiation for the
Chase OF the National Inei0ncsr, which is reported,
will certainly change propretors on the LIST OF January
next other parties are also In treaty paper.
Volunteer 3, Institutes.