The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-14
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Ocean Express. Vanderbilt. Ericsson.
Poeahoasas towing Florida
Illinois. towing Great Republic Philadelphia.
Golden Eagle. Ocean Queen Roanoke.
towing
Locust Point. zenas Conn. Mntanzas
Star Of the South Potomac Ben.Deford
Parkersburg Winfield Scott. Two fcrryboats.
Belvidere. Union. Dani. Webster.
Alabama. Augusta.
Contzaconcos. Oriental Ariel
Marion. Cshawba. Peerless
Governor. r. b. Forbes MayAower
Mohican.
ON Petit Mercury
Vixen. Osceola
Although the above the official order Of sailing
several changes made through the afternoon The
Oriental taking the place Of the Ericsson former hay
Ing General veie board he having shifted his quarters
from the Empire City The B. Forbes shifted her posi-
ton to tow OF the gunboats whose machinery
had become deranged. The 1eet sailed in three parallel
lines the Wabash taking tho lead she being the flagship
Of the menofwar The FIRST division headed by the Bal
having General Wright board occupied the eastern
line. Tho centric line headed by the Atlantic with Gen
cra Shermans star board occupied position aboo
three fourths Of n mile to the westward The En-
pirc City headed the third or westernmos, division
THEIR PROGRESS.
After the line formed the eastern divisions did
to fall into their places and keep their distances
as well as could be desired Tho third division main
tanned its place with fair precision Some Of tho vessels
mado quito q show of CANVASS The Wabash was under
three whole topsails jib spanker and rysas aud did
not her steam. Some Of the sailing vessels had their
fore and aft sails set The distance from the eastern to
the limits Of the feet about twelve miles,
and from its northern to southern lines about the same
distance. There arc several old seamen board and
all agreed that they witnessed such magnificent
spectacle AZ tho day drew to close the leading ships
slackened their speed and the limits OF the fleet were
shortened by about two milee The flag ship threw out
number Of signals, which replied by Az Of the
vessels. The army signal officers also used their
telegraphie signals and tho day closed with everything
going nnely-tne vessels making about Ave and half
knots per hour. Tho course have been steering
southeast by souths taking well outside Of Haiteras
and from present appearances going the other
side Of the Gulf stream.
learn that our destination is Port Royal, Beaufort
c. Now If We are to cross the stream II will take al
least twenty.fours longer to make oar passage.
After dark c&sno up deck 10 take q look Al the
Feet by hight and moro splendid sight il never was
my lot to witness The sky was clear ~ bell and
myrads Of bright twinkhg stars bedeekeA the deep blue
canopy which hung high heads, gentle swel
roileds The surface Of old ocean, rocking our
staunch craft moderate westerly wind lent bracng
feeling TO the ohos beauties Of On every hand
and thousand lights doomed up against the darkensd
background Of tho horizon To less green lights
tho paddle boxes looked Ike bright emeralds
sol IN t while to right the red lights the steamers
bore The resemblance Of rubies daskened setting The
large passenger steamers, with thew cabins brilliantly
lighted looked like city IN the distance and one could
almost imagine himself passing up New York bay and
the Illusion almost complete when ferry boat came
stoaming past US.
Every one was on deck to enjoy the scene but
shall have two three nights at sea- Twill defer
| further descriptions.
The flag ship engaged this evening elegraphing by
OF colorcd lights. We about four miles from
her and, go brilliant tho lights we could plainly
see tho rigging around the masts. The signals were
plain easily distinguished and made with celebrity quite
| commendabe.
THEN SPEED.
Our vessel is carrying about fifteen pounds Of steam
and averaging about thirty revolutions Of the screw Her
speed Is increased and diminished according our prox
unity to the vessel which leads W.. AZ eight o'clock
tho speed Of the head ships slackened with view
Of drawing the neetcloser together. canEot imagine
why they daily along that have fine spell Of
weather Fine weather Ia worth something this sea-
Of the year and especially under such circumstances
brings out upon as expedition. If they do not
hurry up will have gale Of wind u.s. and then this
effort put dovD the rebellion will be lost for time at
least Ihcro many vessels In the which win not
be able 10 stand blow, and strange that they
have been chartered to 60 such q voyage; but with
good luck and management, we may hope TO make good
| our trip In the course OK three days.
TIRE COMMENCEMENT OF THE GALE.
WEDNESDAY, October 3o.-This day begins with single
recfed topsa gale from the southwark and westward
with q nasty At about two O'Clock in the morn
ing entered the limits Of the Gulf stream aad
continued in it until about o'clock when our course
/ was altered and VIC westerly. The fleet was
somewhat disordered and not Of the divisions was
it's proper place. Our line about fifteen miles to the
| eastward OF it's place How this could have occurred |
am at loss to and out The wind increased after sun
and the lighter vessels further shore to
end smoother We pitched and rolled about badly
owing to the fac. that progressing st rate Of
only about two miles al hour During the morning We
bound the bark Jane Bishop and another one
was the Belle OF the Bay Sea sickness has manifested
itself among us and more than ono person has lost his
| peace Of mind.
At noon position, by observation, is latitude IS
deg 60 min. north longitude and rs deg. west and we
have run hundred and twenty three miles since yes
tcrday The wind is southwest, and quite fresh. Tho
barometer at 30 inches and the thermometer stands at
81 deg As tho day advances the feet becomes dis
ordcfed, and at times engine is stopped 10 allow the
rear vessels to up. suppose the for
going so slow TO put the rebels off their guard. To-
morrow they expect at Beaufort, and IL
there they will keep bright lookout Charles
ton The following day and the time passes for to