The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-05
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represented pabe ID the extreme. Everything 90
cessary for the support or life Incredibly scarCS aAd
scarcely be had Boss and shoes being made q The
crudest material l send specimen OF the toughest
the rebels are paying much dssrof for their Whistle Ssc
The scAe0psr ~ tender y 20 San J.e!.se has be-.
The Fox, under the command Of Acting Master
George Ashbury left this port on the Och instant on
e.. nS
was seen some miles up the creek upon which the Fox
headed up for the stranger Boats were seen passing
Fox, aud at halfpast two P. n Acting ensign
fire to the steamer as she deep oyster bed
that was not practicable TO get her on This duty was
il sheet damn aS ss = wn sTSo
boat was sidewheel steamer painted light lead color
with two black smokeslacks, and was discovered 70
she was well known in New York bay AND on the East
river. since being engaged In running the blockade shs
has had 40 many aliases as highwayman.
On the Oath instant sail was seen 70 che southeast.
ordered stranger his orss. and send So
on board tho FOX - the boat OF tho latter vessel
safe in the heavy sea then running Instead Of obeyng
the ORDER however the captain Of the strange schooner
had The audaoiy 70 put his helm up With the design OF
running down tho Fox. in which he far succssded
70 come down on her starboard quarter carrying away
the davts. On perceiving the determination Of tho
blockade runner, Captain Ashbury directed a voey OF
the deck the 81 stranger and sending through h
thigh OF the captain, who was at the wheel.
On Ss the she b The
vIousIy thrown overheard Mr. Jackson was s' sen,
orders TO bring the prize into this port, sio has
not yet arrived. The Fox arrived yesterday bringing
the crew OF the Edwn consisting Of the captain. four
The following are other captures that have beon made
by vessels belonging to this squadron during the present
The schooner Magnolia, from Havana, bound to Mobile,
with general Cargo including quantity q rum and
cinto, on San Carlos Bay, Florida.
On The 18th inst British schooner Ringdove. twenty,
ing Master sheriff. while attempting 70 the blockade
into Indian river. The crew Of tho Ringdove consisted
bags Of salt three bags Of Coffee two half chests OF
and three barrels OF whiskey The only papcrs she had
board be, crow list and clearance No
December u, q email sloop boat, named the Gopher.
Ssss q s. n Key 70 70 Dixie I
crew Of two men. This capture was also madc by the
bark Roebuck Acting Master Sheriff. OF Indan river
Christmas day, with its halowed and joyous associa
quietly.
The installation took place In the Methodist church when
the immediate Past Master, Morshiptui ~ schaaer.
oes we're also dy u 81 aus
Tonight ball win be given board the flagship by
her officers, when splendid array OF beauty u expected
to be present. sha endeavor TO be there 10 report
progress Another ball Ii TO take place on New YEARS.
night, under tho auspices Of tho naval ccors generally;
and there is some talk Of light fantastcals 70 como or In
the fort.
The United States steamer Powhatan bearing the dag
OF Admiral Lardner, In to-day under salute from
the San Jacinto, which was returned.
Mr. 9. Granville Edgsry. agent Of tho United States
Sanitary Commission, Il hore, with supply stores and
large stock Of vegetables for the hospitals
The following movements az vessels belonging 70 the
squadron have taken place since my last
ARRIVED.
Dec. defender Two Sisters
Dec. 25-GunboAts RosAe ana Itasca.
Dec. 28-Gunboat Fox.
SAILED
Dec 1T-Steamer SunHower.
Dec. 1o-Tendor Ariel.
Dec N-S,esmer Hendrix Hudson, schooner Bsaars.
gard, tender Resale.
The following prize sales have taken place. y.
Condemned sloop Magnolia and cargo. $500 %
Maria Alberta. vessel and cargo. A66S Is
James Battle (at New Orleens).. 1900 90
Steamer Victor (at New Oroansl ....... 13 900 %
Spanish doubloons carsoes Of prize scbooaers Frolc
and Harriet and steamer Mall, were sold at auction on
the th inst BY the United States Marshal, for twenty
four dollars and sixty eight cents each.
The prize steamer Mall. Of which gave description
in former letter. win be sold On january "a, 1894
= The SlaiaSn bank rrassdy.
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