New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-27
RRoM PcrTRwas MONROE.
Movements Of Gen. Butier-Thc sewoiPs
Peint Affair.
From Dur Spsci, Conespondent
FoRrREss MONROE, OLD POIST, Va,

dsemDarklnE lne Deacn lOr some uist.Dcc Nab hh'o
with sroing troops just landed and at that hour
the Fortress and vicinity presented an aimated scene
Gen. Butler came down two days ago, and is now
fully established at his leadquai teis within the Fort
resr. His appointment as commanding officer OF the
post is We'll received by both regulars and volunteers,
and is probably good one as could have been made
under the circumstances. Energetic, and having
qnick eve TO means with reference TO results, he has
already infused spirit of activity into every depart
ment here.
Yesterday was marked by stirring incident. Gen.
Butler desiring 10 know ihe precise lay OF the iand
about the Fortress, concluded to pay visit to the
neiehboring village OF Hampton. COL Phelpss hne
regiment of VerrnonteIs were detailed for the recon-
nossance and they took up the march across tie dyke
aud bridge leading from the Fortress TO the Hampton
side of the Bay. Observing the movement the rebels
rushed down 10 tie bridge, and with combustIbes
ready prepared TO set fire to it, At this the advance
guard Of the Vermonters took the double quick step
and before the fire had made much headway were
down Oh tie burning bridge and rebels. The latter
fed precpilately, and the former was soon rescued
from destruction. A feM-pece which the rebels
had planted in Tie neighborhood, unceremoniouey
pitched into the bay. Gen. Butler pushed on and COM
peted the reconnaissance to the iofnte disgust OF the
rebels, and, probably, Of John Tyler IN particular
whose villa is not far distant The ground Tor ire
permanent encsmpment WAS selected on the farm o,
Mr. eyor at the end OF the bridge and to-day tue hrts
permanent occupation of the soil Of Virginia was made
by Capt Cars aud Col. Phelpss Regiments who
vent into encampuent there, TO be followed by other
troops as they arrive. This will no doubt, greatly
highten the dsgust of the rebels.
Tie affair Of Sewalls Point, on Sunday and Nor
day last was one of no nconfderable importance, both
as an exploit and for It's results. II has been syStenat-
icaIly fairfield by the Rebel accolnts, and will there
fore give the incidents they actually occurred. On
Sunday, the Star (lste Monueelo), With three guns,
commanded by Captain Eagle, but OF which Lieuten-
an, Brun is the executive officer, made areconnossance
of the Point and fred few effective shots. On Mon
day she returned to the work. Taking mp position
about eight hundred yards distant she opened hire
with shot and shell. The manner in which the guns
were served may be inferred from the fact that in the
srace of ono hour and three-qustes, which was the
duration of the conflict tn, three guns fired one hund-
red and fourteen shots. The Rebels mad four guns in
position They Put seven shots into the STAR but they
being from rled six-pounders did but little harm. An
exploeve shot of the Dimensions lodged III Lieu
tenant Bruins staeroom, and Of tore up things
effect would have been much greater, and perhaps de-
cisiye As il was the Star received no material dam
age. No one WA hurt Oh her except the powder boy
who was slightly scratched by splinter. Three o.
the Rebel guns were dsmounted. The batteries wer,
nearly destroyed, and would have been wholly 70 bu
for nightia In addition, ]: is aseertsined, what ii
believed be reliable authority that six Of their mel
were killed and several wounded.
4 o.1. and rfa.
great credit on tie officers Of the STAR and particularly
on Lieut.. Bruin, her former commander and presen
executive officer. II is proper that the Free
born contributed to the resut by firing number Of
shots, though under circumstances which, while they
reelected credit on the officers, did not allow her u
play rs prominent part she doubtless will Oh the
first occasion that offers. She viii not have 10 wait
long.
A Reconnaissance shows that the Rebels have since
reconstructed the batteries, and placed dozen
guns in position. An expedition will be sent sgans
them shortly though not tll men enough arrive to
able Gen. Butler to hold the position. The demonstTa
ton will be both by land and water. The Mssiss pp
to arrive) wl it is understood, tow up the Cumber-
and and with her take up position at a convenient
distance other vessels of the feet occup, ing positions
according TO circums,ances while strong hand force
be quito formidable one, and will be planned on a
scale that will place its success beyond doubt.
The coast from Sewas Point to Norfolk is lined
with batteries which must in turn be captured.
IL is understood that the rebels, to the number of
5000, intrenched at York. They are said TO have
several heavy guns in position and their plan is to oc-
cupy what may be termed the strategic line at the
narrowest points between James and York Rivers and
bcI will heconlp necessary IN disloroa than
For what large army to be concentrated here is
now apparent.
Gen. Butler, accompanied by several experienced
officers of the Fortress will this afternoon make
somewhat extended reconnaissance in the rear of the
fortress and Of the country back of Hampton. Gridu-
ally, these reconnoissances will be extended and the
precise position and force OF tue Rebels definitely ascer
tanned.
Gen. Buffers command consists Of something more
than 1900 men, This number will be swelled by fresh
arrivals within the next twenty -four hours and within
the next days will be further increased probably to
not lees than. 5000 men.
Tie blockadmg feet is now really formidable, in
cluding it does, the splendid steamer Minnesota, the
Cumberland the Star, the Quaker City the Yankee
and some other steamers Of light drsught. Prizes
time 10 be made, as there is no escaping the long,
pivot guns of these ships. Ia another letter will
dctake to give full list Of the fleet the waters Of
the Chesapeake. The Harriet Lane has been left to
maintain the blockade at Charleston.
The ak negroes which escaped from Cape Henry
fisheries, Losrd the bockadDg veSel Quaker City,
brought in to Flag Officer Suns shan, and by him
delivered to the authorities of Norfolk Several
ways have made application for assistance and prcec-
ton at pcketguard but have been sent away by
the Massachusetts sentinels on post. This sentiment