Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

doubt, mounting I've guns and two six-pounders.
The enemy had spiked these guns, but In very
day before 1 had all the troops on shore at The
time Of the surrender Of the forts, but reembarked
the regulars and marines. Finding 70 impossible,
without delay Of the feet, which could not be
justified under the state Of facts at Fortress Mon
roe, and owing 10 the threatening appearance Of
the weather, disembarked the provisions, max
Ing, with the provisions captured, about i've
days rations for the use Of the troops.
On consultation with Flag Ofncer stringham and
Commander stellwagen, determined 10 leave the
troops and hold the fort because Of the strength Of
the fortincatious and In importance, and because,
again In the possession OF the enemy, with suf-
hcient armament, the very great dinculty Of 10
capture, until could get some further instruc-
tons from the Government. Commodore String.
to remain inside, and these, with the men In the
forts. are sufficient to hold the position against
any force which 10 likely, or indeed possible TO
be sent against It The importance Of the point
out, any vessel may carry fneen feetof water over
II with ease. Once inside, there 10 safe harbof
ard anchorage In all weathers From there
the whole coast Of Virginia North Carolina, from
Norfolk to Capa Lookout, 10 within our reach, by
light draft vessels, which cannot possibly live at
sea during the winter months. From IL offensive
operations May be made upon the whole coast Of
North Carolina to Bogue inlet, extending many
miles inland to Washington, Newbern, and Beau
fort In the language Of the chief engineer of the
rebels, Colonel Thompson, In an Official report,
=
ment # 10 a station second in importance only 70
Fortress Monroe on this coast. AZ depot far
coaling and supplies for the bockading squadron,
isis invaluable: As harbor for our coasting
trade, or inlet from the winter storm, from
pirates, IL Is Of the first importance. By holding
II Hatteras light may again send forth ts cheering
ray to the storm beaten mariner, Of which the
worse than vandalism Of the rebels deprives him
il has but one drawback-a'want Of good water
but Of that condenser like the one now In opera
ton at Fortress Monroe, at a cost Of few hun.
dred dollars, will relieve
iappend to this report q statement Of the prizes
which have been taken into that "illetn within
few days, compiled from the ofacial documents
captured with the forts. I add hereto an official
report OF the chief engineer Of the coast defenses
OF the rebels. Please Ind also appended a state
ment OF the arms and munitions Of war captured
with the fort as nearly as they can be ascertained
While all have done well, desire to speak in
terms Of especial commentator, In addition 10
those before mentioned Of the steadiness and cool
| courage Of Colonel Max Weber, who we were
Obliged TO leave in command Of a detachment Of
800 men on strange coast, without camp eQui-
page or possibility Of aid In the face Of an enemy
oOO strong, on dark and stormy night; Of Lieut.
Col weiss, who conducted a Reconnaissance Of
| tweny mem OF the daring and prompt efficiency
| OF Capt Nixon, Of the Coast Guards who, with
| his men, occupied Fort Clark during the -nnt
night although dismantled, In the face of an en-
| envy OF unknown numbers. I desire to commend
/ to your attention Capt Jardine, OF the New Work
| Ninth, who was left In command Of the detach-
| ment OF his regiment when the unfortunate casu-
any 70 the Harriet Lane prevented Col Hawkins
| Permit ms TO speak Of the efaciency of the
| regulars under Lieut.. Larned, who worked real
| ousiy In aiding to land their comrades, of the
| l desire especially to make ACKNOWLEDGMENT, TO
| Messrs Weigel and Durivage, volunteer aids who
planted the American flag upon Fert Clark, on
| the second morning, to indicate 70 the heet the
| surrender, and to prevent the further wasting of
shells upon it-a service Of great danger from the
nre OF thelr own friends make honorable men,
uon OF young Fiske, who risked his life among
the breakers, being thrown on shore, to carry nv
orders to the troops landed, and to appri1e them
OF the movements and intentions of the feet: also
my thanks for the valuable aid Of Capt Haggerty,
| VINO was employed In visiting the prizes in tie
| Of apitulation.
| OF the services TO the country Of the gentlemen
OF tae navy proper may not speak, for one Dug BIT
not TO praise when he has right to censure and
they Will be appropriately mentioned, / doubt
NOT, oy the commander, who 10 capable Of appre-
l clatng their good conduct. But am embold-
ened TO ask permission, IL the Department shall
| determine to occupy the point as a permanent
post. that its name may b changed. by general
ofasr, from Fort Hstteras to Fort Stringham But
/ OF those gentlemen who served under nv imme-
1 diate command may make honorable mention
| az have before done, Of the jealous fntrepid
ana untlring action Of Lieut.. Crosby, who took an
| armed canal boat (the steamtug Fanny from Fort
Monroe to Hatteras Inlet, In order that the eIpe-
| alnon might have the aid Of a steamer OF The
ns ntest dran Capt shuttleworth, Of the marine
| In dis active detachment Of marines Much OF the
success Of the expedition 10 due to the
| OF tue transport service by Commander Stellws.
gen. ana the prompt presence Of mind with which
he took the troops from their peril when the Ade-
iaiae touched on the bar, 10 rare quality in an
L officer in danger "
Although Capt Fsunce, ofthe Pawnee service.
| now In command Of the Harriet Lane was unfor.
| tunate enough to get his vessel on one of the nm
msrous sand bars about the inlet, 1t happened, 1
PEI In consequence OF determination, credi-
L ~. w hefn
| troops In landing. Capt Lowry, who had the
| george Peabody In charge, brought in his weasel
win safety, with the troops, who were pleased
with his care and conduct. He still remain, Al
the inlet. ~ 'e' ~
In fine, General, may congratulate You and the
country upon glorious victory in ysur depart
| ment, In which we captured more than even
hundred men, twenty-five pieces Of artilIe1v =
| thousand stand Of arms large quantity Of ord.
nance stores, provisions, three valuable pri1es
| two light boats, and four stand Of colors one Of
| which had been presented within weei nv the ~,
ladies of Newbern, North Carolina, to the North
Carolina Defenders.
BY the goodness Of that Providence which
watches over our nation, no one of the feet or
| army was In the least degree injured
The enemy's loss was not oftcially reported 20
us, but was ascertained to'be fifteen killed and
enclose herewith the Official report of the "a
bel wounded, by DIR. VIM. NJ. King, the U. s.
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
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Major General U. s. Army, Com Volunteer.
ODetaI roll OF officers and sSryesdeyed af Fp1f
| Hattsras, furnished by Col. Martis, SsuestA
NORTH Carolina Voixnfe.,s.
/ Officer -
Colonel William F. Martin, seventh regimen,
/ North Carolina volunteers
| Lieut. Col 6. w. Johnson, seventh regiment
North Carolina volunteers
Major II III. Gillian. seventh regiment North
Carolina volunteers
| Major w; s. 6. Andrews, (of artillery North
Carolina volunteers. ."
.Adjutant J. NJ. w. Poole, seventh regiment
l North Carolina volunteers
Captain l.. J. johnson, company H, seventh
| regiment North Carolina volunteer
Lieut. VIM. Sharp, C. 8. Navy
Lieut. Thos. II. Allen, Engineer and Ordnance.
l Surgeon w. M. Brown
| Assistant Surgeon VIM. E. Poole; also Colonel
| Bradford.
| Lieut.: Lasselle, company L, seventh regiment
| North Carolina volunteers
J, 6. Carraway, Ordnance Ofacer-H
| Roanoke Guards, seventh regiment North Caro-
lima volunteers-Captain John q. Lamb ID Lieut.
w. Briggs, non-commissioned ofacers and pri-
vates-100.
Warrington Greys.-captain spsrrea, Lieut.