The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-15
r. T. Sheppard, First Michigan; lost left leg.
X. = Rowe, First Massachusetts,; shot in the foot.
j. McIlonry, Fourteenth New York. fracture of right

knee
Philip Maui, Thirteenth New York; lost left leg
T. J. Pagan, Fourteenth New York; lost left arm
N. Woolenweber, Second Michigan wound in right side
O. Dunn Fifth Maine; wound in left arm.
J. II Silck, Third Connecticut compound fracture Of
A. D. whitohouSe, Eighth New York; lost right arm.
j. w. r. Mould, Seventy first New York left arm rac-
Several OF the Eleventh New York (Fre Zouaves)
landed at Newport News Point have not able
70 learn tne names Most of the number minus ono
or more OF their limbs especially right Surgeon
:. NJ Homiston and Assistant Surgeon W. r. Swain, Of
the Fourteenth are with the party They go on to Wash
ington TO night.
After the wounded were comfortably located in the
hospital, paid them visit and spoke to each one, and
found several with whom was acquainted They are in
great gee 70 think they under the shelter
OF the good old Stars and Stripes did not remain long,
as they have been laborng under much excitement
Tor few days past to irrate OF their wounds
am very happy write for the information of their
Friends that the doctors at the hospital say that thor
opinion all Of them will recover and be able to return to
their homes in few days Those of the brave boys who
are able To 80 around and whose names appear tho
second list have been enjoying themselves in strong
around the Tort and visiting the camps under the care Of
the soldiers Off duty.
They say that they were treated misoraby at the robo
hospitals, and had 1t not been for their surgeons and
the Sisters of Charity they must have pershed Dr.
Swain informed me that he endeavored to visit all the
hospitals before he left, to bring with him list of
names OF the wounded now in Richmond but the heart
less fellows would not grant him the favor.
That portion of their army at Richmond (the mum.
bers could not be ascerained) most mseraby fed
begged for Goods sake' that the wounded would
soil them their blankets but the boys thought that would
be aiding the enemy and they could not consent TO IT,
Matches are worth five cents box at Richmond and
other things in proportion They putting up salt
works the city and will be ready to make that scarce
Two companies Of webcrs (rwenticth) regiment went
over to Newport News to-day to strengthen that post
That well great post streng thenng
and should think il high time tho War Department
sent along the troops for this station that actually
needed here. At least twenty or twenty thousand
In iplrpa rVttu to
time to send them along.
We are busy here every day in mounting guns on the
ranparts and making all tho preparations successfully
resist an attack, for there is Disgusting the fact
expecting The rebels already threaten Newport
News and would not be surprised If they attack 1t this
very night do not by any means say they will, but
from their movements of late they to be regarded
with great suspicion and it is high time better
prepared to give them the proper reception should they
attempt To come down to the fort.
To illustrate their impudenco Pigs Point battery opened
IRE on the tug Young America this afternoon and kept up
an unmercul shower of balls at the little tug but Captain
Graves did not want any better fun than TO have crack
al anything that flies rebel flag he returned the fire
with veor saw the whole OF it from my quarters, but
the details must remain for my next she will not be
down in time to got it of in the mail
FORTRESS MONROE, Oct. 10, 1861
Anoher Heavy Gale al Hampton Roads-7he Reported Trial
Trip ofMe Steam Frgae Menimac-P Preparations to Re
ceire Her 'sAny Other F,i9ate"-AEairs at Secdus
Point and Granny kland-Numter Of Guns at Each
sspudenee Of the Rebel ressels-More Recruits for the
Tenth Rermeni-Cencra, Williaas to Take Passage IN
The Corcn to Haaeras-A'rirdi Of the Ben Dford-An
Accdent-A Boat Los.-Carous Work on Gunboat-
A Second Edition Of The Il. y. Forbes, DC.
Avery heavy gale Of wind from the northward has been
prevailing for the past fifty hours with signs abate
ment The rain has been falling continuously for that
rendering camp life almost ntoerabe The war vessels
IN Hampton Roads arc all riding at two anchors, with
their topgallant masts housed. Four barks are At
anchor the middle ground having put in here for tho
purpose of harbor and they will wait until better
weather before they proceed their voyage. The
weather has been tempestuous that boats have como
on shore from them, and consequently am unable To
learn their names, &c. This gale has sadly iuterered
with the movements Of the fleet
In your Washington news Of Tuesday II Is reported
that gentleman who arrived in that city informed your
correspondent that the rebel steamer Merrimac which
was sunk some months ago at the Norfolk Navy Yard
was now in good order and made trial trip almost a
Fortress Monroe Sunday last positively
state that the Mermac cannot be sent out in many
to come and DO more positively state that the sait
frigate did not come out of the Elizabeth river,
nothing about coming down nearly far Fortress Mon
roe The gentleman who made the statement has beer
imposed upon else wilfuy for purpose unknown
to your correspondent has put this story in circulation
II is true VIC have very small naval force here, but wha
there Of it would show any rebel that at this
place the blockade is de dcto We should be very happy
TO have the Merrac make trial trip. rather think il
would prove one well worthy Of record watchiul eye
kept upon rebel movements and il is known here how
many small boats they have, and their movements
good coast guard is the alert in the night and open
batteries with men lying at their guns always ready
to receive those who may favor with evening cali
| may say that buoys have been laid down. after an
accurate survey by the pilot OF the flag ship, and
Captain Graves OF the Young America, so that
should any of the rebel vessels attempt TO run
the flag ship chase them There arc other nat
tiers which have been and engrossug the atten
ton OF the naval commanders but would not be justified
in making them public at this time Suffice to say that
the naval forces here not inactive by any means and
in due season will have the pleasure record deed
worthy of note The rebels evidently expecting
move. They are very busy at sewals Point; twenty
large guns mounted and from the present state Of
movements more will be put in place. At Craney
Island thirty four iron bulldogs show their ugly muzzes
This piece Of work built for the purpose preventing
shipping from passing up Elizabeth river. About twelve
guns Of the largest cabre bear the approach to the
mouth OF the river while twenty-five command the pas.
sage up II is almost mpossibty to pa g this battery
which beautifully constructed and is certainly the
finest pieces Of earhwork ever With proper force
the rebels might be driven out by she'll but would
Sewas Point are composed of six distinct ntrenchments
the first mounting two guns IN eTbrasures and
parapct The next mounts nine, all in embsures, which
anked with logs. The next battery is provided with
three guns bdrbee Two small batteries are next in
order, each mounting one gun bdrbete The next
battery mounts two guns tdrbette. A heavy gun
ship carriage planted on the beach completes
the line Of deiences. With proper management il
would be an easy matter, comparatively speaking, t.
drive the rebels out OF this line Of batteries The Sawyer
gun, on the Rip Raps trouble them very badly now
Although have taken UP this subject today do not
wish 10 be understood that any active steps be
taken in relation to these points; but have had
opportunity lately OF having these batteries de
scrbed TO me, thought it would be matter Of some
interest TO record the position Of the rebels in this To-
caity.
The rebels have system Of telegraph by night which
explained in OF my recent letters They are plainly
seen every night making signals Craney Island and
point back Of Hampton. ! watch them for hours at a
time They have two large fishing boats at the Point and
can them draw the seine every day These boats do
guard duty the night and often chased By our small
steam gLdrios. IL il not see q large Hat
boat bring down troops and provisions and land them
the Point. To-day 1t 10 very stormy and fogey and |
have no doubt that they busy transporting munitions
Of war down from Norfolk Small vessels run regularly
from Norfolk up the Nalsemond river: see them
but there is nothing done to prevent t. find out
| why il is tolerated.
Twenty seven recruits arrived here this morning from
New York for the Tenth regiment, N. s. " This regi.
ment is fast filing up, and promises TO be OF the
crack regiments Of State To those who desire to be
in n nd mant and oIlo ffc tara Gna