The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-31
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
DIR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE.

for Haaeras-N cessity Of Guloats Panlieo Sound
Arrival Of another Segar Boat--Dpartrrc Of Colonies
Dimrnick 10 Take Command Of Fort Warren dc.
think that our announcements of the suspension OF
flags OF truce this and Norfolk little prema
ture Although orders have been given to SEND no more
flags Of kom Old Point for some time 10 come ana
10 receive No Tags and thereby cut OF oil avenues Of in
formation or at least tho official between us ana
the rebels it seems that the enemy determined to get
below sewas Point, what is gong on In the koads
and to their obect they have as usual resoted 70
flag OF truce and as now write the Lockwood Is lying
alongside of little tug with white flag, above Craney
Island and receiving such passengers and communica
lions as the rebels may send The tug was Inclined as
usual 10 drop with the tide TO the Minnesota herself
but she had not got beyond Sewals Point before shot
was fred from the X. Forbes, which mpelled her to
turn her course shot moved her up towards
Newport News, when she came to anchor, and was
communicated with by a tug sent from tho flagship
presume that the rebels will understand, after this
that they to send flags Of truce for given time
beyond Sewas Point the peril of being fired into. 1t
time that these under white flags should
oeas harsh necessary to stop them. II
we mako movement little Of tho ordinary routine
or fire salute Of guns, or tost heavy
piece Of ordnance, straghtway flag Of truce
passes around sewall's Point and boa down with
In muskct shot Of the fleet, anchor in such
that she may drift still further down, and when
she has discharged two shipw cckei soamcn or
wounded prisoners Of which they k epa good supply
stanty hand for Just such opportune moments she ups
anchor ana Norfolk having attained her ect
In the fullest manner. They ARGUS IN painlu state
or uncertainty dou 10 the meaning OF certain AT
fairs here and must expect two three Gags day
whe ship lies in the harbor, unless prompt aud firm
are adopted to put a stop to It,
The steamer S. X. spaIldng leaves tonight or tonor-
row .ng for Hatieras Inlet. She carries down
raj passengers among whom is Major Fletcher paymas
ter no rrlpg 4 d
toned there apto the 1s of ptembe Money is about
convenient there as it is in the Desert Of sahaa
as the fishermen are, or were, so badly
frightened by the enemy that they do not
dare to venture out TO fish or sail down
10 the camps sell their fish AMI the few Vegetables
they raise As there now no suor there, the boys
Jingle their money from week to another without
essenpg their pile, save by attriti.n. II is very
good place TO live Ia that respect and that only Ii Hat
teras Inlet is to be occupied, ana anything
plshed this winter light draught gunboals should be
there. without them shall lind ours lvys cooped IN
the lower end of the island without chance Of get
ting the mainland, or OF holding poai n, maybe
on the point itself In re is opportunity for lanI opc-
rations In North Carolina until reach the mainland
and TO reach that st first clear the Sound OF rebel
gunboats and ate wards keep Clear order that our
supplies may not be cut OFF,
Light draught glnboats arc what are imperavely need
cd, and tho they The blow can be
struck. Let the Navy Depa tment take this fact
consideration.
The Wabash, flagship Of Commodore Dupont, arrived
yesterday, and saluled Commodore Goldsborough's
broad pcnnant thi teen guns which were returned
by the Minnesota. She remains bit day or two and
will then go South, when Commodore Dupont assumes
command Of the South Atlantic squadron.
Acting Master John s. Batchlord late in command OF
The storeshp Phelps, has been ordered the Pong in
which leaves for the south blockadng service in day
or two Naval and army intelligence is terribly scarce
a-days in this department Everything is auet-too
quiet hope, H. last ng-and the correspondents voca
ton seems to be aim st gone. We all hope for more
stirring times of these days and afford to
"wait a little longer" In view OF fair prospects.
Just as Gloss miniature Winans segar steamer has
into port and queer thing it is too What II is
tugboa lowed it in and 1t created little
and excitement
Colonel Justin pmmick, long commandment Of Fortress
Monroe, has been irdered to assume command Fort
Warren son harbor. He leaves tonigl and as write
marching to the boat escorted by the Tenth York
Volunteers, Colonel Bendx and host Of friends Who
will bid him farewell with regret.
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Oct. 20, 1881.
Departure Of Col DimaickScenes at His Departure
SSceSor--TAe Tenth Regimen.-The Coast Guard-A
Vtsa to Camp Hdmi,to',-The Third Rhode Island Reg
nes1-Col Scr,iVs Regimen,-proba1e Visit Of JEFF
Davis 20 Norfolk, de-, de-, dc.
Col Justin Dmmck, Third artillery, for six years past
che commandant of this post left last night in
10 orders from tho War Department, for Fort Warren
Boston, Of which he Is assigned the command. His do
parture marked by the enthusiastic hearty and
gratifying exhibition Of the high esteem and regard in
which he Is held by all the officers and soldiers
In his command. The Tenth regiment under
Colonel Bendx tho regulars ard company Of the Coast
Guard turned out in full strength, headed by band Of
music, and escorted him to the Baltimore boat All the
officers Of tho garrison and large number Of friends in
the ranks OF the civilians also accompanied the gallant
Colonel to the wharf Having arrived the wharf, the
soldiers formed in parallel lines and the Colonel and
hsfriends passed through the troops presenting arms
amid the music Of the band the cheers Of tho large
assemblage Of spectators.
Soon after Colonel Dmmck went the boat he stepped
upon the upper Deck and his appearance the signal
for the enthusiastic cheers which were given with
. will again and again. No greater honors could have
been shown gentleman than those which marked the
departure Of Colonel Dimmick. lilo has cndeared
himself to every officer and under his
and gentenany manners, his high mill
tary attachments, and the unobtrusivs manner in
which he performed his arduous duties. Hn absence
will be felt ty evoy one who has had occasion meet
him.
Major Rob 4is OF the artillery on experienced officer
and accomplished gentleman, assumes command OF the
post
Tho Tenth regiment turned out in overcoats and pre-
senel most creditable appearance. know o. no regi
ment which has exhb ted greater Improvement in drill
and appearance than the Tenth They are put through
the evoutons OF the line, hing drill and the man
ual Of arms, daily an rank nd none in these
accomplishments. The company from the Coas, Guard,
under Captain Johnson also looked very well eyinced
marked proficiency in soiicrly attainmcnfs.
ivsei Camp Ham ton to-day, and found there every
The Third Rhode Island, though new soldiers Is made
up OF the NEST excellent material They are clothed
In the best and most abundan, manner, and
present very hne appearance. They complain
loudly Of the character of the shoes furnished by the
Rhode Island contractors. They a most miserable
article, and become worthless after wearing them a
couple OF weeks had supposed that the tn month";
volunteers had suffered enough from vlanour con-
tractors schemes OF dishonesty and cheating 70 teach
Those In authority the Absrdy Of placing trust in their
representations but that the scoun irey coutrac
tors not all dead yet and that fcw live among the
good honest Rhode Islanders yet They will DO furnish
cd with Other and hotter shoes, without them
selves that they may perform their duty without pain or
exposure ncemcnt weather. Col Sarrin's regiment
Ii encainped at Camp Hamilton, temporarily II is made
up Of fine body Of men differed by accomplished ON
GERS in their profession OF engineers.
JEFF Davis probably visited Norfolk and Craney Island
to-day, heard Craney Island fire the usual salute
given to Presidents He undoubtedly in q large
steamer saw, which steamed down the Elizabeth
river below Craney Island and returned, after taking
lo'k al affairs down this way fancy, If jeff that
he nothing that gave him in this direc-
tion.
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Oct "a, 1851.
The Naval rpcdion-Speculatons to It's De tinaion-
Thrilling Sight in the Roadaedd BY MoomligA-Sensation
Dispatches as Regards the Battle a. Ne,port Necs-Pre-
cdu,on Of Major General Wool-T1e First Delaware Re
gtmcTt IN Comp-EGciencyo of The 7fk R1otme,p Colo.