The New York herald., 1864-11-12
cour m.rts and tho charxes sgalss him we're not sus

court martial and the charges sgalss him were not sus-
tanned.
commanding the military district ~ Aorgansis Who has
been tO town several days, has returned
enRI1Jno MoBILx.
Our eupbosls aow themselves by experiments
In Smelling Mobile three hours day. That's all that can
be said now, but what light drsugnt monitors may do 10
tho rebels have sent several torpedoes from Clinton
Loussna 10 obstruct the Mississippi but they will be
innediAssiy removed by one Of our naval vessels.
NEW ORLEANS. La, Nov. 8. 1854.
Toss THE STEAMER IMPRESS.
You have probably already heard by the way Of Cairo,
that the Ane Mississippi steamer Empress struck suag
Island No. a. the 2Ssh uls and sank. No lives
were lost. the Empress was laden with cattle, sraiu
nour for New Orleans. She had board about two
hundred passengers mostly soldiers Thh steamer, II
will - remembored, attacked by guerilias few
weeks since aud her captain (Maoy) and several others
kssd. The Empress one Of the finest boats on ths
Mississippi and was valued at $3.50, ,o00
TIE COTTON CROP TExAA
From gentleman just arrived from Texas learn that
the cotton crop there, In Louisiana, failure the
worms having destroyed In every part Of the State
Tne crop OF very abundant and sold for twen
tyhve cents (specie per bushe. Gold and silver now
used altogether n Texas tho Confederate currency hav
ing bseo aside by universal consent Even the SOL
dieYs 1t Brownsville are paid In specie
COTTON STOPPED WHILE m WAY 10 MEXICO
train Of one hundred and nfty cars laden with COT
ton now At Goliad. Texas This Was on It's way the
when Il wagstoppsd BY order Of tho rebel Lieutenant
General Kirby smith, and all expectations for private
count have been prohibited
SWORD PRESENTATION TO CENTRAL BAIIlY.
Brigader General J. Bailey, Of Red river fame has
aees IL ACKNOWLEDGMENT q his valuable services in OK.
rcatpg the gunboas and other vessels OF the feet from
nsr ps01s position .SSys the falls -
pondence has taken place on this subject
GEORGETOWN, D. c. Sept 1S, 1854.
GENKRAL-I beg leave to oIer for your acceptance .
sword, mark Of my esteem for tho ability and
energy displayed by you in building dam up Red river,
when the vessels OF my squadron were caught by the
II affords great pleasure At all times to acknowledge
any service performed BY the army In behalf OF tho
occasion, as it 10 we'll deserved you saved from
destruction part OF the fleet in Red river bends.
This sword, the naval officers OF that expedition have
contributed fund for the purpose Of purchasing for
you testimonial suitable 10 the occason-and certain
articles are now being prepared at Tiffany Co.'s, New
York, and will be presented IN due time.
truly, DAVID D. PORTER Rear Admiral.
Brgader General JOSEPH BAILEY. United States Army.
GDoRaErowN D. c., Sept. ls, 1864
DEAR SIR-Will YOU obIige me by forwarding to Gene
raj Joseph Bailey wherever he may be- the enclosed let
my high appreciation OF his services the navy 10
the late Red river expedition have no opportunity
to present the sword IN person. hc will find 1t At Tiffany
L Co g, New York, awaiting his acceptance.
remain respectfully yours,
DAVID D. PORTER, Rear Admiral.
Assistant Adiutant General L. d. TOWNSEND, War De-.
partment, Washington, u. Q.
GENERAL PAnRY.
HEADQUAR1ERs, DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
BARRANCAs, Oct %, 1864 4
DAVID ID. PORTER, Rear Admiral Uuited States Navy
DEAR SR-Your favor of the 18th ultmo was kindly
forwarded by E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant Gene
raj, aud 10 just At hand.
Throughout this have felt the importance
OF the army and navy working IN unison, aud my per-
sona efforts have always been directed, where crcum
stances would admit 70 the furherance or good feeling
between both. Very much OF the In Red
attributable TO yourself and ooers and 70 the right good
viii n which army and navy Joined hands, determined
70 save the honored Mississippi squadron.
accept With heartfelt thanks the sword which you
tender me- and you will please convey To the naval on
who were with you my assurance OF tho highest
appreciation Of their regard.
this rebellion. and have failed 20 do all within my
power, IL because have not had opportunty-but
wherever may be whatever do, trust, sir, never
to bring dshonor upon the sword Of which am the
recipient
AS you mention that would ind sword at TifAny
Co.'S New York, awaiting my acceptance, In case an
opportunity should TO euabe you present the
In person. would respectfully suggest, iu view Of
the circumstance of wide separation, that should
be sent to His Exceency J. Lewis Governor Of Wis
consin, there to await my orders.
60 where may, shall always entersin the highest
regard for the officers OF the Mississippi squadron, and
q lively recollection Of the scenes on Red river.
Hoping that may meet on other lsds and with the
highest considerations remain, very truly your well
wisher, J. BAILEY, Brevet Brig. Gen. u. 8. Vols.