The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-09
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE.


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RSarm Of the Remembering Expedition from the Eastern
Shore-Up the Pokomoke-The Houses Deserted-The Re
bells Decamp-Informdon from Negroes-Seisure Of Tro-
pAi-SAasp Skirmisa scth the Rebels scho Routed
Capture Of a Schooner and Burning Of Another, dc.
The expedition which left here Tuesday last for the
purpose Of making reconnaissance along the eastern
shore Of Virginia. returned last evening This expedition
was composed Of the propeers Fanny, Adratic and
Fanny Cadwaler, commanded by Lietenant Crosby and
companies A. +, of Tenth regiment National z0uaves
under command of Captains F. j. White, T. Southcr and
Salmon Winchester, and two launches manned by mem.
bcrs Of the Naval Brigade commanded by Captain Nixon
Information having been received that large supplies of
provisions and munitions Of being collected at
Pocomoke river, the Maryland side and transported
across to Virginia, and that arms and cannon
were concealed at Flechers landing, on the Pokemokc
river for the Of the rebels in Virginia The expedi
tion left Fortress Monroe at three O'Clock NJ on Tues
day. and rendeZvoused at Watts Island near the mouth
Of Pokcmoke river the same night. At daybreak on
wednesday morning the hunches-one carrying thirty
two pound howitzer and manned by the Naval Brigade
and having on board detachment from the Tenth reg
mentsared up fokemoke rver and as they progressed
slowly up the river the houses upon its banks appeared
be deserted the inhabitants doubt having notified
of our approach. Occasionally a solitary canoe would
be seen, its passengers hurriedly padding the
river, frightened individual could be making
his way in double quick giving the alarm he
our boats neared Fetchers wharf-a dapdated apology
for iandinga number Of the rebel soldiers drawn
up in line TO receive but upon approach
they took to their heels flight and concealed themselves
III the adjacent woods. The dwelling and outhouses
entirely deserted except by few negroes who stouty
denied the fact Of any soldiers having been there that
any arms or munitions Of war concealed about the
premises. few threats Of severe and instant punish
ment drew forth from them the fact that their
MASTER man named James Fletcher was captain of a
company styled the Roanoke Rifles being the gallant
pahy who had so inconnenty fed at approach aud
they also stated that number Of soldiers were stationed
At town called Tempcranccville, few miles distant
After posting picket guard the houses searched
and the house Of man named Crossey contained large
quantity Of provisions but complete eute-
nant uniform Of the Roanoke Rifles found in his
room and seized as trophy; Also notice ordering the
Rifles to muster forthwith fully armed and equipped In
searching storehopse number of empty boxes which
had evidently contained muskets, clothing &c. were
found. These boxes were sent by Mcssrs NJ Goldsmith
Co., OF Chestnut street, Philadelphia few military
books, and several caps, with Virginia State buttons
were also taken possession Of AT this time the crack OF
several rifles was heard from the woods the rear and
the pickes rallied and held their ground against large
force of rebels who bad surrounded them Captain
Whites company then deployed skirmishers on
the left and Captain Souhers the right and advanc
ing towards the woods, sharp engagement
took place. Captain Wnchester's company was
command Of the whole detachment The rebels were
finally routed with considerable loss their sde three
Of their muskets and some equipments captured in
the engagement On our side injured although
the balls few thick hail, and came very I'M
comfortable proximity to The expedition
proceeded to Pokomoke river and anchored night
On the following morning we proceeded to Cherrystonc
creek and captured the schooner Passenger Captain
Savage and burned schooner having board number
Of papers belonging to the Cherrysone Guard Of which
Mr.. Savage was Captain. At this time the Fanny got
ashore and as noticed signs Of attack and great deal
o. on shore, Captain Crosby ordered some Of
her coal thrown overheard and by the the other
steamers she got aoat and too soon for the
enemy opened upon her with howzer and rifles: but
returned it with interest and senced them wit,
shell and grapeshot and dispersed them; when, hndns
that force insufficient and being short Of coal
the expedition returned to the fort.
Captain Underhill and First Lieutenant Martini of tn,
First regiment, having resigned their POSITIONS in th'
First regiment New York Volunteers, return home to
night.