The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-04-01
GENERAL BUFFERS DEPARTMENT.
visit of Colonel 0uld, the Rebel Commissioner
Of Exchange, 10 General Butler.
Great Excitement at Fortress
Monroe
CAPTURE OF REBEL SIGNAL MEN.
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CAPTURE OF REBEL SIGNAL MEN.
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MIR. VIM. II. stiner's Oespatch.
ToRrRs% MoSRos. March 80, 1864
AN MMRxs. EXCITEMENT
was created tod by arrival Colonel Robert oud
the rebel Commissioner OF Exchange. accompanied by
Captain NJ Hatch his assistant, al this place. few
days ago, when Major John Milford Assistant Coming
OF Exchange under Major General Butler,
City Point, he made arrangement with Colonel Ouid
for the latter TO visit General Butter and accordingly
yesterday afternoon Admiral Lee sent word 70 this
point that rebel flag OF on Newports News
Point. awaiting 10 hold communication with the Com
mandng General who at once despatched Major MILFORD
on board Of the steamboat Amanda winans 70 receive
tho envoy.
1nx MEETING
between Major Mufrd Colonel Ould and Captain Haics,
OF COURSE the OF flag Of truce pro
scribe cordial 10 the extreme The weather bong very
rough A. tho time the gunboat Roanoke which brought
Mr. Ould from chmond +, lines could very we'll
ride al anchor on Newports News. and consequently
the coming or Major Milford
Tr'E ARRIVAL At FORTRESS MONROE
Of all tho parties above mentioned occurred al ten
bot steamng 10 The wharf with the emblem
OF peace flying at her fore. such event
not generally that Colonel 0ud was on board and
only on Major Milford mentioning the fact 20 several did
the spread and tho crowd became very much ,ntor
esied 10 see tho man who as commsouor Of Exchange
nnd Judge Advocate OF the conederacv PLAYS 90 mp0r
tani yo Az ambulance belonging 70 the Hygeis Hotel
was placed AT the disposal OF the visitors ard taken 20
headduarters, with immense amount OF papers aud
hooks.
arxARAscE or colONEL GUILD,
10 person who knew him prior 70 the breaking out
Of this wicked rebellion OF great change 10 size
the rebe Commissioner IL about feet, and rathor
round His face Is completely covered with greyists.
grizzly beard. and altogether he looks like man who
~ H,to
Colonel Oud civilians suit-a brown 0vercoat.
fashionable several years back. and SLOUGH hat His
companion Captain HATCH attired Ia gray uniform,
full Dress sash and belt, but woro sword
The OBJE0r or HIS MISSION
only be At but relates TO the future plan Of
exchanges II Is understood and 10 fact published
IN the Richmond papers, that IL General Butler would
come 70 me reoe capa 70 make the necessary arrange
ample protection General Butler and Colonel Ould met
on friendly torms and up to the moment Of my closing
this the two commissioners arc Engaged IN their humane
and laudabe undertaking. The visit OF Colonel Guild may
last two or three days Judging from the immense pile OF
CAPTURE RRBRI SIGNAL MEN,
The United States guuboat Commodore Rarney, Acting
Mastor James N. Williams commanding. left Newports
Nows last evening an expedition, notwithstanding
heavy gale prevailed at the time Captain Williams pro
ceeded the mouth II the Napseuond. where he eft
the b,at and manning -four custors the first in charge OF
Acting hasler Chas Wilder Executive officer OF the
Minnesota the second under Acting Master Person. q
the Minnesota the third in command Of Acting Mas
ters Mate Aud OF the Barney and the last 10 charge OF
Twelve miles an the river 70 chucasack creek
and left the rowboats In charge OF trustworthy meo.
TRAMP THREE
brought the hardy sailors Lieutenant Roys rebel
signal camp the capture OF which the object OF Capt.
williams hazardous s s.psditioo The nigh: was ptcnx
howed dismaiy through the woods and at nearly every
step the brave tars stumbled over the sumps aooundng
the forests through which their road lay TO have
carried lanterns would betrayed them, 90 they had
q make slow progress although the Captain and most Of
bis testify 70 their perous enterprise by shins.
received from the under growth o. the woods.
Arriving at tho rebel camp day break THAI morning
Captain Williams stationed number OF his men 10 the
important positions sentries and with the rest
rushed in, and before resistance could be oNsred
them supposed be Lieutenant Roy). and brought
them safely 10 tho boats Tho remainder OF Roys band.
terribly frightened, skedaddlcd and escaped capture.
Capt williams reaching the cutters with bis prisoners.
orders 70 get under way with che least possible do
% 70 Ss1 1o
be turned over to General Butler a. prisoners OF war
NY iuorm,u. states sha. il he foregoing sacss con-
corning the expedition too much praise ca1not Dc
swarded 70 the Once csp. w.%; a.
ter's Mate Aud. for their intrepid and heroic con
duct The rebel prisoners assert that only for tns
storm, during which they did not anticipate "a ~
tack, mon would have had bloody eabs.
and certa My suffered defeat, a. their force
consisted OF nearly two hundred men. Ths prisoners
will be transferred TO the new military prison lately
erected at Camp Hamilton.
Her Britannia Maiesty's steam corvette Bu.sard,
Captain Martin arrived here during the prevaeoce Of
gale last evening from bermuda and relieves The
gunboat Rosario Captain Grant which ordered TO take
the place Of the Buzzard the station she hasjust left
The Press Dispatches.
FORTRESS MosRos. March 20, 1864.
Captain scer, CT the cutter Philip Alien. has
raised three hundred and Atty dollars by subscription for
the relief Of the crew OF the Alabama.
An easierly storm commenced this afternoon, with
q high wind
FORTRESS MoSaog, March 80. 1864.
The United States steamer Commodore Barney, with
fty six picked men from the Minnesota, all IN charge Of
Captain N. Williams, eft this point yesterday after
proceeded the Chckatck creek and landed the
small boats al the bead Of the creek fhey then
took guide 10 the headquarters or Lieutenant Roy,
where they arrived at four O'Clock ths morning, whom
they Immediately surrounded the houses, aud captured
two sergeans and eighteen prvates, with their small
arms, without firing shot Masters Persons and WI