The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-23

was reported that Nag Of truce had como from Nor
folk with several women and children.
OUR NEWPORT NEWS CORRESPONDENCE.
CANT BUTLER, NEWPORT Nyws, Va, Nov. 20, 1861
arrival cf The Neo Gunboa,sTae Soldiers DESTROYS Of
Actite Serrice-Ssr.nade on the Water Promotions ia
ne First Regiment Ne1o Fork State Younteers--iasfng
or The Troops-Probable Return Of Hasusins Zoaaues
from Fort Haferas, de-
II was most welcome sight to us when we awoke tho
other morning and found four gunboas lying tho river,
opposite our camp; is just what been waiting
for long, not only to render tho blockade ecient
but to put stop to the passing up and down along tho
cnemys shore Of those little sailing crafts that used to
much voxaton With tho frgate Congress and
soop owar Cumberland and these four gunboas we can
boast quite respectable little fleet this point and ono
that will probably be sufficient TO keep in check any rebel
steamers that may try to down. The gunboats tried
their range yesterday and the result was highly salts
factory II tho targets had been secession FORTS wo
should have Ind another victory to record.
The rumors Of great things BIO done In or from this
department growing around us thick and fast The
hope that we too, may soon have chance TO show
fidelity TO the glorious OF freedom for which such
decisive blows being struck around us, makes the
heart beat quicker and gives us moro courage and pa
thence to bear the dangers and prvntons OF camp life In
dangerous season. The spectre OF Big Bethel will ever
haunt u.s. until wc can have tho chance honorably to
wipe ouL slain thrown less by fauu on
our part than by ignorance In high places.
The weather has suddenly turned real winter and
quite uncomfortable now to sleep in the old tents Tho
first shipment of boards to our hus with arrived
yesterday and before the week Is out the village Of
Newport News will be fixed fact. The health OF tho
camp continues as good ever.
On Friday evening last the officers Of the Second regi
men, New York Volunteers arranged delightful sore
nading party, who by permission of General Phelps,
went with tho steamer Express and paid visit TO tho
Congress and Cumberland. Tho party left camp little
after seven O'Clock and spent an hour and half II the
most agreeable manner. II clear, moonlight night,
perfectly STILL and behring's band dis ayed their
excellence TO better advantage. Such little parties tend
emineny TO cultivate good feeling and sociability. Major
OTIS Of the Second the panncr Of IT, and certainly
deserves much credit for it.
In addition to the list OF appointments made lately in
the First regiment New York Volunteers aud published
in the HERALD of the 19th the following promotions have
taken place.
First Lieutenant Christensen, promoted to Captain
Second Lieutenant Fredberg, promoted to First Lieu
tenant.
Capt Christensen remains in his present position
Abide Camp and Provost Marshal
Paymaster Fletcher, Major United States Army, has
Just arrived in camp with money to pay of the Second,
Seventh and Eleventh. New York regiments, and the
Third Massachusetts, battalion for two months up the
1st instant. Good news fer soldiers families at home.
The Ninth regiment, Now York Volunteers (Col. Haw
ras Inlet and will be quartcred in our camp. They viii
receive such hearty welcome here as only brothers can
give to brothers.
ARRIVAL OF THE FRIGATE SAN JACINTO
AT HOLMES HOLE.
BosroN, Nov. 20, 1851
The San Jacirto left Newport R. l., at twelve O'Clock
last night and will arrive at Fort Warren tonight.
NEW BEDFORD Nov. %, 1861.
The steamer San Jacnto was at Holmes Hole at ten
O'Clock this morning She arrived about A. NJ. No
communication with the shore was allowed. The
weather is foggy.