New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-31

The harbor for such appeared tho rendezvous station
with its large feet Of vessels was all stir and AMI
nation.
Away Of in the distance could DO seen the hndmost
ships with the answering signals flying at their mizzep
tops and nearer the fagsbps Of the different divisions
Of the squadron with their repeaters flying
9:45 ocLocK.-The fog and mist have all cleared on
and bright September sun gloddens tho soene bring
ing the most minute object in full view.
| Another signal ia made from the Ad3irais SHIP
which lays on our starboard bow right ahead Of u.s.
Ready ready I" is answered quickly from each Ves'
sci.
The order to weigh anchor l. then passed forward
The shril ffe sounds while all hands mantle capslan'
The engineers bell sounds once "slow ahead" Ito
wheels reyoye Port your holul shouts the captain
TO the wheclsman; the staunch old Brooklyn answers
Handsomely, and we're off, Before ssn O'Clock the feet
was under way, slowly at first, and ndnay with more
rapid motion az If feeling its way Malvern leading
Nearly hour spent in ge1 fnirly under way
which finally accomplishing IN following order;
The Minnesota first and the MSh. Colorado, Tusca-
rora, Wabash Susquehanns; Bstl IN and Powhatsn
following, and the JunssA lsa3fsE
Shortly amer the fee. hf4 kander way, General
Buffers flagship the Bsfs ith Generals Butler
and weitzel on board steamed ender our stern and
was then quickly lost to view in'f8 aeet.
Apropos Of Gen. Buffers visit 70 the feet mast not
omit TO mention an event which took place on Saturday
lest, and which isinow known as
| BUTI.ERs ga,oNSoIssASCE.
The movement reserrod 70 was reconnois-
sance made BY Gen. Butler in his flagship along shore
for the purpose ascertainlR mcye definitely than
has been hitherto known, the eIfeut and probable
strength OF the Rebel batteries at New lniet-as the
main channel OF Cape Fear River is called. The Rebel
gunpers in Fort Fisher already made aware, Doubtless
Of the presence OF our feet outside to have been
on the q.i ycs for an early call and bestowed their
gushed visitor the not altogether welcome honor
Of shot or two Luckily the distance was too great
tor their range. Had the Johnries known who their
visitor was largo gun and extra charge OF powder
under the control OF An experienced gunner would have
placed the adventurous Generals life In little danger
TE E.HH.
News from sbermas-Ni aiis-The Powder
| From Our srecisl Corrsporient.
No ATT ,y1Ic SQUADRON. L. s. s. Brooklyn,
Thursday Dec. - leti.
| HEAVY wEArHgR.
NV last dated 10Th, learn has not yet gone
forward no. mais .hsving been dispatched from the
feet on account Of the heavy weather which has pre-
vailed for the past four diys
/ INTELLIGENCE RON SHERMAN.
little before noon Of Tuesday (lh) news that ST.
yannah was occupied by Shermsns forces. and that
Hood had been beaten by Thsnas and was in full re
treat wa. signaled from Admiral Pcrters flagship and
caused general rejoicing throughout the feet.
Tho utmost eh,h6sfssDr rreysiled oa-the Brooklyn
when Capt Alden communicated the glad intelligence
10 the ocers aud men On board. All hands mustered
on deck when three Iousng cheers SeIe given for our
brave bows in the field and three mere for thor brave
leaders. sherman spd Thomas.
ARRIVAL OF NAIL, ETC.
Nothing 80 relieves the nonctony Of lie aboard ship
or SO well sustans the spirits Of those isolated from tho
comforts and conyenienoes Of life on shore. a. the
receipt Of letters from home.
Shortly before O'Clock y. n OF the GOTH dispatch
boat arrived. bringing US papers and mails from Fort
ress Monroe 10 the l7th Instant.
IITE rowDEg-BoAT cS.fis MISSION.
On the Inornns u the ed the wind. which hso pre-
yaied FOR three days past ahated sufficiently to allow
the pow boat 10 DO sent IT, lt left at early hour
in company with the Nag chip Malvern. The sea moi
having gon0 dow sufficiently 70 allow the frgates and
large vessels OF war TO Are witt the necessary certainty
and the Mahopac (monitor beog detained at Beaufort
by dofec. ia her pumps, Admiral Porter deemed il
best 10 delay proceedings another day. The powder
boat was Therefore, anchored again about FIVE mile.
from shore, whence she will DO dispatched tho frs
favorable opportunity. E.H.H.