New York Daily Tribune

MORE ABOUT THE NAVIGATION OF THE POTOMAC.

The report from the steam-tug Resolute, mentioned in a previous dispatch, that the Rebels have stretched a chain across the Potomac, near Rudd's Point Ferry, proves to be untrue, as has been ascertained by careful inquiry in responsible quarters. Since last Tuesday, when the Rebel batteries first regularly opened, about fifty vessels have reached Washington and Georgetown. The schooner loaded with hay, cement, and furniture, which yesterday fell into the hands of the Rebels is the first casualty of that kind, and is alone owing to the breaking of the hawser, by which it was fastened to the Resolute, and drifting toward the Virginia shore. The other vessel in tow arrived here safely with the Resolute, notwithstanding the attack from the batteries upon them. The tug Murray came up during last night with two schooners in tow. They escaped unhurt though fired upon. The Murray returned the compliment.