The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-30
IMPORTANT FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Evacuation Of Hampton by the Union Troops
Demand for the Abandonment Of New.
port News Preparations for De-
fcnce-A Eattle Expected,
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FORTRESS MONROE, July %, 1861

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FORTRESS MONROE July %, 1851.
The Odd Fellows Hall, Jail, and four other buildings
,nIIlmptcn werc yesterday burned by troops, in APP
prccnson of an immediate attack by tho rebels Our
troops entirely withdrawn last night.
Weber occupies Colonel Duryee's former quar-
Part of Hampton bridge has been destroyed, TO pre-
vent communication with this side of the creek Inc
place is not yet occupied by the rebels.
Captain Bryan the Georgia Hussars and four DINERS,
in yesterday with flag OF truce relative 10 tho
baggage of Captain jenkins and artist shur' who were
wounded and made prisoners by them some time ago 1t
turns out that they were met by party Of amateur sol
aicrs on the other side The flag received by
captain Butler aud Lieutenant Megel outside the in
Gcnchments
proposal TO exchange them for two rebel soldiers
was rejected, but arrangements made 10 forward
Inc baggage Of the wounded men.
The flag OF truce doubtless fent for recommending
Hampton and the vicinity.
A dag OF truce came into Newport News this morning
9th proposition giving troops twenty four hours
In the place not evacuated they will force
Is out they say.
The gunboat Dale (wcnty guns) once went up from
Did Point. The Abatross and Penguin are also sta
aoped there, while the Minnesota and seven gun
boats ut Old Point are ready TO assist should New
the place against the force he has which now con-
sisis Of four effective regiments. The ntrenchmens
OF formidable character, and the rebels will with
q warm reception
Both flags Of truce, Of course represent that there s
very Large rebel force between Yorktown and Old Point
The rcbes have To- DAY been practising from battery
al Wlloughby Point, live miles below Sewallis Point
and just below the Rip lsaps.
Hea'! uring IS now going on at Pig Point.
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE.
FonTREss MONROE, Va, July 60 1861.
@ocn,r's Of Troops 10 Washingon-The Regiments Which
Leawf'romotion Of Col Il d. Baker as Byigddier Gene
yatBrgadc Lems--Sailingef The Schooner Enchantress
Recap,ured from the P'ipaeer J5. Dauis-Naudl Nems-
Weather, dc.-O7ening Of Express Matter to Soldiers
7ai,ing Of Liquor Thercfrom, dc.
AZ late hour last night orders were unexpectedly re-
eived from headquarters at Washington send i'm
ncdatcly four regiments to that city Immediate ac-
ion was taken by Major General Butler each reg
ment specified in the order before daylight In the
hands OF its Colonel aud the camps aroused and the
troops work. striking their tents preparing for
move.
At two o'clock Colonel Bakers First California regiment
were marching through the salypor into the
fortress The three battalons, headed by very good
band marched in regular order around the main
about the fort and passed out by the saypor the
water battery, cheering General Butler, who reviewed
ccdabc appearance, the being of good size athletic
and seemingly capable OF the greatest endurance The
officers are made up Of fine body of gentlemen, with
military experience and talent to considerable extent
The regiment marched by the water battery, and then
down TO the wharf, where they embarked upon the
steamer louisiana with all their tents baggage and camp
utensils. The remainder of the brigade which is under
command Of Brigadier General Edwin d Baker who has
recently been promoted to that position consists of the
FIRST regiment Of New York Volunteers Colonel Carr the
Third New York Volunteers, Lieutenant Colonel Avord
commanding, and the Fifth regiment Of New York Volun-
tcers (Zouaves), Colonel mryee They will all leave
tonight for Washington in the steamboats, louisiana
Georgia, Adelaide and Express via Baltimore They take
with them their camp equipage, &c, perfect order
Colonel Carr's regiment have to-day been supplied by tho
with the regulation frock coat and pants and have
doned the dirty, faded and ragged uniform which the
clothing contractors furnished them before leaving home
they present now splendid appearance and only need
hats and to vie with the regulars either in drill
Z soldierly appearance. Although they have made but
title noise and attracted but small degree of attention.
tey have improved wonderfully in drill, and
Gua to any regiment Of volunteers that have seen
Nth now uniforms, and other incentives to progress they
i'll rank soon second to volunteer rcg
Or regiment in the country's service.
The Third regiment, Colonel Avord (ate Colonel Town
sends) is also in good condition for the field The
wc drilled, and proficient in the manual OF Give
Them good opportunity and they will make mark for
or Colonel Duryees Zouaves need only say that they
preserve their well earned reputation and will good
service when the time comes.
1t is rumored that Colonel Taylors regiment ,he First
Scott Life Guard) also leave tonight but il TO
no reliable source. II is splendid regiment ocered by
experience who have seen service and been under
fire undor the victorious banners OF the veteran soldier
whose name they have taken.
hope they will remain and doubt not that The report
ol their leaving is incorrect.
Lieutenant Francis G. Young, of the First California
regiment has been appointed Brigade Quartermaser,
under General Baker He has all the necessary qualica
lions FOR the position, and viii make valuable officer
that important department Whether any more troops
viii be taken from here is unknown but it is expected
not.
The sunboat Albatross recap~red last Sunday the
schooner Enchantrcss of Ncwburyport Massachusetts, oil
Iiatcras inlet, while on her way TO Charleston South
Carolina, in charge of prize OF Ave from the
rebel privatcer Jefferson Davis. The schooner taken
10y the privateer the 9th Of July the edge Of the
Gulf and was on her way To rebel port when retaken
She sailed to-day FOR New York, in charge Of Masters
Mate Winde Of the Albatross Her of provisions
is valuable. She bound TO ST. Jago dc Cuba when the
pirates took her. The prize brig Herald sails tomorrow
for PHILADELPHIA IN charge of f. = Hardy prize CAPTAIN
from the st. Lawrence frigate who captured her
The weather is again growing intensely hot, but the
health of the troops remains very good.
Commodore Stringham leaves tonight for Washington
open my letter to state that Colonel Taylos Fourth
New York Volunteers will leave tongh, for Washington,
aud The Second New York Volunteers, Colonel Carr, viii
remain The order Tor the movement o the latter having
been countermanded
The departure of many troops Hampton will
doubleday cause the evacuation OF mat town, aud its
consequent destruction II is under c FIRE Of large
at the fort and If the enemy attempt TO occupy it, it
will certainly be sheled.
Our picket fired upon body Of twelve horseraen this
AFTERNOON who were charging down the road, killed one,
wounded several others, and took horse. The enemy
led.
large body OF the enemy, consisting Of cavalry and
piece of artillery, came within hall mile OF our Lines
today, evidently making reconnaissance We made
pursuit, for the lack Of cavalry.
The enemy perfectly aware OF the departure Of
troops from this point TO day the information coming from
spies in camps. We expect ATTACK on Newport
News and on Hampton, and that at an early day. You
may expect stirring from this point any moment
We are prepared for any movement which the enemy may
make.
1hore has been order issued by Gen Butler TO open
and remove all liquor found IL the packages 10 the
soldiers IN this place This is very good arrangement
and will put stop 10 many OF nsubordns, that
have been Of daily occurrence In camps. II may
to be very hard and arbitrary regulation to the parties
who are IN the habit of sending little packages their
friends in the army; but their kindness is altogether
placed when they send liquor their friends here
only an injury to the men and to the great for which
they are in arms Nothing essential for success ss
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