New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-14

WAsliIN0T0N, tuesday, June IL, 1900
The Navy Department has receiveda conlmu-
nication from Admiral S. W. Godon. dated on board
the nag. ship susquehanna, Hampton Roads, June H.
in which he says;
/ have the honor to inform the Department OF my
arrival here this day in company with the Monadnock.
Chippewa and Monticello. The Canonicns, in tow OF
the Fahkee was into Port Royal on the 9th inst
when abreast Of that place. for coal she had less by
one days supply.
In NV letter II the Cd inst informed the Depart.
ment Of the intended visit Of the to the
monitors on the following day. He was accompanied
by a number Of bsrges and large staff comprising
mos, Of tho diguitares OF tho place and he passed
ahead Of the flag ship the way to the ronclas was
salated by the vcssel With very little urging the
Captain General induced go board the Monad
mock and. after having thoroughly examined her, the
Caronicus was visited. and the party finally came on
board this ship. accompanied the Captain General IN
his barge and he remarked that in making these
visits be was acting contrary to usage. II not Spanish
law; but he evidently desired TO understand that
In doing 40 Was his wish 10 be marked in his atten
tons.
At NV request we also visited the Stonewau and the
uufay orabe light In which that vessel appeared, when
contrasted with our own iron ciads could not fail in
making an impression.
The Squadron LEFT Havana the 9Th; houses and
whaYyes were crowded to witness the departure Of the
monitors whose movements created the greatest sur
prise and interest. The Monsdnock consider perfect
success. She has steamed along with this ship, has
given no trouble and has caused anxiety. will
be guilty here Of bad taste by expressing my regrets
at not falling IN with the Sonewe at sea- In the midst
OF her destructive career In order 10 prove with what
ease she could have been taken. think 1t better that
her end has been the Insignificant one IL Is One half
the force at NV command could have captured her and
yet not be entitled to especial praise. Tho Monadnock
alone have already said is her superior IN every way
am happy to say We are without sickness in the
command
inoose a Characteristic letter from NJ +. Msury.
formerly Of navy received the day before left Ha.
yana. The Rebellion could hardly have well ended
without special parole TO that gentleman.
LETTER OF COMMANDER MAURY.
AT SEA, May *.
STR: follow the fortunes OF my native State vr.
GINA read In the public prints that she has practi'
cally confessed defeat aud laid down her arms / am
here without command officially. alone. and bound on
matters of public concern abroad. Nevertheless. and
80 consider further resistance worse than useless.
deem IL proper formally 80 o confess and To pledge You
in the words Of honor that should find myself before
the final Inauguration Of peace within the jurisdiction
of the United States to consider myself prisoner OF
bound by the and ,ondtjgps which have been
or may be granted To Gen. Lee and his officers.
Be pleased 10 send answer through my son, Col
X. J.. Marry paroled prisoner Of war in Richmond.
In the meantime, and until hear 10 the contrary
shall act though my surrender had been formally
cented ON The ahose-named terms and conditions
Respectfully. &C.. NJ. I. MAuRY.
Commander Confederate States Navy.
TO Commander United States Naval Forces in the
Gull OF Mexico.