The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-24

FORTRESS MoNRoE, Oct. %,
Via BALrrxoRE, Oct. %, 1861.
General Sherman arrived here to day in the Atlantic
The affair at Newport News yesterday terminated with
but slight loss either side.
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE
FoRrRE$ MONROE, Oct. 20, 1861.
Arrival Of the Se,minolTAe Repairing of Her Damo1cs
Warm Recer&iea 10 be Extended TO The Nerrimac-sr-
rival of the Pdcnce-7he appointment Of Captain Du
Font, de-, dc.
The United States steamer Seminole arrived hero on
the 10th inst, and Immediately underwent repairs OF
damages received in the late engagement the evcn-
ing Of tho 18th she reported the Flag Officer ready
for service having got new mizzen mast and filled with
coal Shortly after orders sent by the Flag Officer
for the Seminole to get under weigh and take her station
of Sewes Point watch the Of the oil
Confederate States of America Navy Let the Mcrrimac
come now there is somebody the lookout and ready
for her.
The gunboat Pawnee arrived here on tho 18th inst
bearing tho marks Of some shots fired from the batter
Shipping Point. Tho commander of this vessel, in
conformity order from the department did re-
turn shot There is in additn to the usual guard Of
marines, battalion Of this corps board Of her.
ma1dod by Major John G. Reynolds and Captain James
Wiley
Captain Samuel F. Du Pont Commanding the United
States rigate Wabash is to be Flag Officer Of the
next naval expedition.
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Oct 81, 1861.
An ARack on a Wood Party mar Ne,opon Ners-
Brisk Ski,mish--No One Injured Our Siie-Success
ful Termination of the AGair--Boiness Of the Enemy
Bod Weather and Heavy Gale at Old Point-Ar,iral
ofthe Vundalid and ReIeac-Na al Neutrality-suspicious.
Jones' the Ne,o Provoa Marshai-Milaa,y Matters, &r.
There was brisk skrmsh at point about six miles
distant from Newport News this forenoon which result
ed in but fitt, damage either SIDE although at one
time it promised to be quite an affair.
Tcon taorr 1,.or
able to gct the facts OF the affair thcse-cap,ain
Barnes took out the battalion Of Massachusetts, men, 10 tho
number Of about four hundred and 1fty, for the
purpose Of obtaining rewood for the culinary depart
ment Of the camp, and with the battalion went fifteen
or twenty wagons The party proceeded several miles
out and began to collect wood and load the wagons Pro-
cautonary measures to guard against surprise wcfc
akcn and the abors Of the party nearly completed
when the enemy appeared drove in the pckets then
attacked the main body of troops with considerable
vigor Our not found asleep, and they opened
fro upon the rebels who appeared in some force and
able to keep the enemy in check Upon this word
sent to General Phelps and he despatched from New
port News Ave companies from the Second and Seventh
New York Volunteers, with Lieutenant Loder's section
Of artillery. They fastened forward, out before they
reached the OF action the enemy had prudeny re-
tired carrying of their killed and wounded il such there
were. ALI the wagons were safely loaded and brought
into camp and large supply Of Ore wood secured One of
men is missing, but he will undoubtedly up before
night, The enemy are growing very bold Of late and
pounce upon every party that ventures out Of camp
They seem to be well posted in regard our move
mens and take good care to bring larger force than
when they make their attacks Some day or other
they will be taught valuable If costly lesson, which
they just stand much In need or Otherwise nothing
has occurred at Newport News to disturb the wonted
quiet flow of camp life. The men becoming proficient
in brigade drill under General Phelps tuition
The weather today has been rainy, with heavy wind
from the northeast causing very heavy tides and heavy
In the harbor The meno have been obliged TO
send down their topmass and make themselves easy for
the night, which promises to be still more bosterous
and furious than the day Nothing has OCCURRED among
The s;oop.of-war. vandalia arrived last night
from her biockading station of Charleston, where
she has been for some time. After laying in
stock Of provisions and water, she will again leave for
Charleston. Commander Haggarty joins the ship here,
and relieves Commander Leo who is ordered another
command. The storeship Release also came in this
morning, from New York.
Major Jones of General woois staff has been appointed
by the General Provost Marshal for tho department in
place Of Captain Davis for long time the efficient incum-
bent OF the Office who has gone home in consequence OF
Illness Major Jones possesses every qualification essen
ta to tho well performance Of the duties his Office and
proposes to introduce many reforms the affairs Of his
department
The First Delaware Volunteers arrived this morning.
1t seems to be composed OF fine body Of men, and will
undoubtedly the reputation Of the little State for
patriotism and courage.