The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-13

reported two howitzers in position the rebels Colonel
Weber Immediately advanced and drew their fire. which
was steadily returned, the enemy losing two killed
and several wounded The rebels then withdrew taking
with them their guns and slain comrades.
Col Weber did not lose
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 10, 1901
Arrival Of the Steamer spaulding from. Hateras Nth
the qace!iah Indiana Regiment from North Caro-
tina-Th'lliing Adventure Of Acting Master Ed,oard
Hooker, Of the United States Gunboat Louisiand-He
Starts on the Schooner John Wesley IS Wrecked, and
Works His Way in Open Boat to Hampton Roads,
Being Eight Days Me Sea-Iis Official Report to Flag
Officer Goldsborough- and Brilliant Charge Of
Lieutenant Alfred Hopkins, u the Louisiana-He FIRES
and Destroys Three Rebel Vessels, Via Creao OF Only
Twenty Men to Asss-FhH Particulars ofthe AGair-
Grand Review Of the Troops Garrison by Major Gene
raj Wool and STAFF, de-, DC, dc.
me steamer s r. Spaulding, from Hateras Inlet ar.
rvod here carly this morning. having board the TWEEN
teth Indiana regiment Colonel Brown, which suffered so
terribly in the engagement at Chicamacomioo N c. and
also In the food and gale OF last week When the Spaudng
left here few days ago she took ten days rations
the Ninth regiment only and my suspicious
that tho Twentieth regiment would be recalcd-all Of
which Is DOW fully realized The appearance Of these
men is rally heartrendng Their abject looks shabby
dress, and filthy appearance sufficient make
swear at the treatment Of noble soldiers
AZ the hands Of those who sworn to provide for
shom decentiy. The old gray suit which tho
State Of Indiana furnished this regiment at its
organization is still by them and in some in
stances hangs in tattered rags from their bodies
OF the other United States troops have
new clothing Why is this regiment, which has seen so
much tough treatment made exception? Misfortune,
however, seems to have do with the non proyid
ing OF this regiment than cupdity the part OF the
OFFICIALS The Spaulding had portion Of the clothing
aboard, and had scarcely landed it before over
fourth part thereof engulred the hungry waves
breaking over Fort atteras the late fierce gale Col
Brown has been ordered report himself Temporarily to
Gen. Mansfield at Camp Hamilton.
Acting Master Edward Hooker, attached to the
steam gunboat Louisiana. stationed at Chincotcaguo
Inlet arrived here yesterday afternoon in an open boat
bearing with him dispatches to Commodore
Sailing Master Hooker has had the miraculous cs
cape from the rebels and his adventures of week are
the most thrilling and daring that have heard long
Time In order to give you idea of the exploits of Act
ing Master Hooker, append his official report flag ON
Ger Goldsborough--
HAMPTON RoADs, Va, Nov. IL 1861.
6lR-n accordance with my letter Of Instructions from
Lieutenant Commanding Murray, which is herewith
closed proceeded on the afternoon of Friday
!, on board tho schooner John Wesley then way
and at quarter past three passed the buoy on
Chncoteague bur and s;eered south under all sail At
-FOUR L. NJ had soundngs in six fathoms; took in ying
tb and single reefed the main sail At Ave O'Clock Il
had soundings In fathoms took In main sail the
vessel taking in considerable deck single reefcd
foresa and jib wind and weather the same car
rying weather helm At half past five p NJ had sound
ings eight athoms; went below leaving the deck in
charge Of Boatswan Bemen having charged him TO call m.
hailed the deck for soundnrs and Of weshsr aa
received the reply "No bottom at ten fathoms;' wind
and weather tho same. short time after hearing a
violent alteration on deck, sent the cook the
cause. lie returned, saying that tho boatswain was
drunk and lighting with the men, instantly to go
nd ~ rharvo sb-s.
snip struck heavily. and continued humping sprang
upon deck, found the 10 hauled down; the wind
breakers to wndward; got all sail the ship and ufed
% south southeast after two three heavy pungss tho
In shore took in ali SAIL On inquiry found thu. the
snip had boon steered southwest aud southwest SOUTH
hauled up all Of which was done without my orders or
knowledge Finding the ship total loss, upon
mys coast deemed it my nrst duty t. destroy her
eoemy's hands This 1 saectualy accomplished,
and thon turned my attention to the landing
OF my crew. which was effected in safety at four tho
wind blowing gallo from tho southeast, and the sea
making clean breach the wreck Al daylight
fearing that her masts left standing would bctray
% tho euomy before could escape also wishing
destroy everything that could be q service them with
two mon made my way to the wreck and succeeded m
cutting away her masts. also cut IN two her boom
gar &c. thereby rendering them useless. In doing this
ceved auch injuries that am present scarcely able
walk. On Sunday morning made an attempt to pass
Wrock but nv boa. was svsmnes a no5'n vo..n ns
ahrown back on tho beach On Sunday night I
made tho attempt TO Land upon the main, with
Sho intention Of crossing with my dispatches during
THE night to the shores Of the Chesapeake, and
there seize boat to work my way to Hampton Reads
eject landing, and At daylight returned the wreck
hauled up my boat, which was leaking badly, caulked
main discovered and rs, but sufficient force
% take us prisoners. They, however, persuaded -
report him descrter the service Of the rnted
States Soon after seeing largo body of persons coming
roach The Roads Though The bay two p NJ on Tues
day reached Sand Shoals, and Hospitality treated
M Warren Cobb who had been placed under neutral
manding the gunboat Lockwood. He, however cautioned
me against the many rebels upon the island. By his d
upon the beach that night. On Wednesday reach
cd Ship shoal, snd the wind blowing gale
night at the house Of Mr. Elliott the only inhabtant Of
The island On Thursday afternoon l reached smith
Island Light and kindly cared for until Friday morn
ing when with the OF the light keeper car
rcd my boat across the island and, launching her
through the surf made several Intellectual attempts to
roach vessels bound the bay. the schooner
Gertrude, OF New Haven, received me board, and |
speaE in terms Of the highest praise The prompt aacr
~ with which they obeyed orders regardless of dan
ger and the cheerfulness with which they bore their
hardshps, deserving Of commentator. All Of which
Is most respectfully submitted.
Acting Master steam gunboat Louisiana.
Flag ofhccr L. NJ GoDsBoRoUdH, commanding North At
lantic squadron.
About three O'Clock yesterday afternoon Mr.. Hooker
disabled by the breakers and still suffering from wounds
received while in the engagement at Pig Point, was
brought board the flagship Minnesota in the
Gertrude the humane master of that craft going many
miles Of his way to bring the unfortunate officer and
his brave crew their destination. Mr. was the
bearer Of dispatches from the commander OF the uis
ana, Lieutenant Murray, to Flag Officer Godsborough,
and when the schooner wrecked and himself in
ger being taken prisoner his dispatches also contain
ing important plans for the operation OF the fleet the
Virginia Shores fastened to chain, thus providing
for contingency Of being captured by the enemy the
documents that might give them valuable information
should sunk before reaching their grasp Mr. Hooker
very cordially received by all the naval officers on
this station and he is at present in the mess Of Captain
Henry Carr on board the United States stofeshp William