The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-05
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Effect or the Capture or Fort HatterHs--
Great Alarm In tho south-The Block
AIDE Observation-Disclosures OF Captured Sea-
men, &C., sc,
FORTRESS MoSRox, Sept. 3, |

Great Alarm In tho south-The Block
AIDE Observation-Disclosures OF Captured Sea-
men, Sc, Sc.
FORTRESS MoSRox, Sept. a.
Via BALTIMORE, Sept. 4, 1901
The gunboat r. Forbes got or Cape Charles the night
before last with three feet of her hold aud pro
ceeded to Washington this morning for repairs. She
would have gone pieces had the weather been UNI
usually mild.
The rebel slaves at Old Point now number eighteen
hundred, including women and children.
flag Of truce has just come in from Norfolk, with
the crews Of the barks Rowena and Glen schooner Mary
Alice and brig Joseph, all captured by tho mvatecr
Dixie, with the exception Of the Joseph which taken
by the priyaieer Savannah. The captain mates OF
the Glen were retained rs prisoners ut Richmond
The captain Of tho Mary Alice is almost direct from
Charleston He reports that tho force there does not
exceed four thousand men, and that they unprecedented
an attack from tho recent naval expedition.
Congressman Ely is still at Richmond, and has to take
his turn in cooking and carrying water for the prisoners
Colonel CorcoHan lately put In irons several hours
for refusing TO answer To his at the roll call
Butter at Richmond worth Soc, ham, &c., and coffee
45c. per pound
Captain Davis made reconnaissance yesterday in the
direction of Back river and captured two of the Mounted
Worth Guard.
BALTIMORE, Sept A. 1881
copy Of the Richmond Dispatch of Tuesday, received
by dag Of truce at Old Point contains the following
items Of news
despatch from Charleston, dated Sunday night says
brig laden with coffee run the blockade on Sunday morn
ing, also a vessel with fruit
The ship Gondar, from Liverpool arrived at Beaufort
last week
The ship Alliance, which arrived at Beaufort last week.
Is spoken Of by the Examiner laden with arms ammu
milton, thread, quicksilver, &c.
The Dispatch says may in few days expect Beaurc
gard and Johnsons report Of the battle of Manassas
The Petersburg Express Of Monday gives Of
the taking Of Fort Hattcras, and says portion Of the
wounded escaped on steamboat II gives the number Of
killed and wounded at about eighty, and says that those
who escaped from the fort contend that the magazine
podcd, but the Express doubts this story, and adds
Our latest advices from North Caronaare up 10 eight
O'Clock last night At that hour II was known in Colds
boro that formidable Yankee fleet was in sight OF Fort
Mason, which commands tho entrance to Beau
formidable fertilization on the North Carolina
coast. An attack was expected on Monday morn
will resist with determination and daring worthy Of the
glorious cause In which they arc engaged"
The excitement throughout North Carolina and Eastern
Virginia is intense.
II was rumored that Washington, N c., had boon de-
stroyed by the Yankees.
NO mentoh ls maue IN Inc Dtdfch OF the illness OF Jc
ferson Davis, but contains proclamation Of the Ires
dent" calling Congress together again the Sd inst
on account Of its failure deliver the President his
signature tho bill containing tho military appointments
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPO CE
FORTRESS MONROE, Va. Sept. 2, 1861.
Affairs attic Forres- Vgilance Of Major General Wool.
An Amusing Tncident--Avrral Of nc n. b. Forbes in
Crippled Condition. de-, dc.
The even tenor Of orr way is still undisturbed Yhc
business Of every ard about the fortress IS attend
cd to- Out Of chaos confusion all is now order and
sunshine General Wool personally inspccts daily the
workings in hs department, and with the happiest
suits. very amusing incident occurred the other day.
showing his vigilance md system Of dealing with de-
fanltcrs He had heard that Of his men were in the
habit IT returning thsr beds after reporting revee
which beaten about the break Of day. lie decided
check IT, and on the following morning presented himself
at the bedside Of one who enjoying than his
share OF sleep. The General nudgcd him. and was de.
sired TO let him alone He repeated his efforts and
told to go TO the The sleeper then called upon
70 rise, and on hearing the voice of the old hero
slightly "Aabbergas,ed" The last word, though not
often used in our language nevertheless will convey
idea of the mans thoughts and situation. He of course
apologizcd and told Improvement hereafter
soutey necessary" need scarcely say The General has
endeared himself to all who have any love Of order
pride, as soldiers.
The navy or vessels attached to the same ut this point
are all in excellent condition. with the exception Of tho
Il. b. Forbes, which came in Last night about half past
eight in most lamentable condition. On Saturday she
ashore on Sand Shoa about ten miles 10 the north
ward Of Smiths Island Our Iarbor Master 70 her
relief with the Adriatc and Young America, and sue
cecded in getting her of, but IN damaged condition On
her arrival she had eight feet OF water in her ho nd
coal 10 keep her engine going Her magazine dcug.i
and Of course her ammunition spoiled. During the
night her pumps going continuallythe only
to keep her aoat Coal sent to her from Of the
vessels lying here could not ascertain the injury 20
her machinery. She Is TO remain here until The flag Of
6cers return II viii be necessary TO send her North
repairs, which, Think will take considerable time and
cost large sum Of money This ia thc she
has been ashore since she left Boston only week since
She Is commanded by acting Master Gregory Of Boston:
there regularly educated naval officers board
The vessel was shanefuly handled from the time she
started, and all who have much service say
that it could only have happened through gross neglect