New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-03

BY these accidents valuable sbip-of-wsr and trans
port steamer, with large portion OF my troops we're
within The power Of the enemy. l had demanded the
strongest terms, which he wAs considering. lie might
refuse, and, seeing advantage renew the action
but i determined TO abate not little Of what be-
eved 10 be due to the dignity of the Government not
even TO give au official title TO the officer in command
OF the rebels. Besides, my tug in the Inlet and
at least could carry the engagement with my two
rihed 6-pounders, well supplied with Sawyers shells.
Upon taking possession Of Fort Hatteras found that
1t mounted 10 guns with four yet unmounted, and
large l0ioch columbad, all ready for mounting.
append the official muster-roli of Col Marin, fur
nished by him, OF the officers and men captured by ud.
The position of the fort is an exceedins y strong one,
nearly surrounded on all sides by water, and Gully 70
be approached by march at 500 yards circuitously
over long neck OF sand within half musket range,
aud over causeway a few feet only IN width, and
which wss commanded by two 32pound guns, loaded
with grape aud canister, which we expended IN our
salae. 1t had q wel-protected magazine and bomb
proof capable Of shelerIng some 3OO or 4CO men, mo
parapet nearly Of octagon form, enclGs'pV soot
twothrds of IN Of ground, we'll covered with Sum
oelt tryerses and ramparts and paraGets' ub9n wcu
our shells had made but little impression. The larger
work near this il, let was known as Fort hatteias'
Fort Clark which is about 700 yards northeiiy isa
square redCubt mounting FIVE guns and two 6poundeas
The enemy had spiked 'hese guns but In very i9el
Gent manner upon abandoning the fort the day before
had all the troops on shore at the time OF the sur
render OF he forts, but re-embaked the regulars ana
Marines finding 1t impossible, without delay Tue
feet which could not he justified under the stale OF
facts Fortress Monroe, and owing TO the threatened
appearance of the weather di.embarked the provis
ions captured about five days rations, for the use
Of the troops,
On consultation with Aag-oflcer Stinghsm and
Commander ellwRgen, L determined 10 leave the
troops and hold the fort because of the strength OF
the forifcaons its importance and because again In
the possession Of the enemy with sufficient arma,
meDt, the very great difficulty Of its capture until
couli get some future instructions from the Govern
meDt. Commodore Stringham directed the steamers
Monticello and Pawnee TO remain iuside, and these,
with the in tie forts sufficient TO hold the pO-
sOn against any force which is likely or indeed pos
sihle TO be sent against Is.
The importance Of the point cannot be overrated.
When the channel is buoyed out any vessel may
carry Is feet of water it with ease. Once inid
there is safe harbor aud anchorage in all weather
From there the whole coast of Virginia and North Car
DINA, from Norfolk to Care Lockout, is within our
reach by light draft vessels, which cannot possibly
live at during the Winter months From II oien-
sive operations may be made upon the whole coast OF
North Carolina 60 Bogus Inlet, extending many miles
inland 10 Washington, Newborn and Beaufort
In the language OF the Chef Engineer OF the rebels
Colonel Thompson, in an official report " i is the sey
o the Albemarle." In my judgment It lie Il station
second in Importance only ~ Fortress Monroe on TINS
depot for coang supplies for the blockading
squadron. tsiuvausbe al harbor for our coasting
trade inlet rOm tue winter Storm or iron irates
10 is of the fret importance BY holding II Hat'eras
light NAV again seDd forth its cheering ray TO the
stOrm.beaten mariuer of which the than Wanda
sm Of the rebels depves him. Ii has but one draw
hack want Of good water; but that condenser like
the one now 10 operation at Fortress Monroe, at
cost of few hundred dollars, will relieve.
append TO this report tabular n ttement OF tne
prizes which have been taken in that inlet afew
DAYS compiled from the official documents captured
with FORTS add hereto official report OF the Chief
Engineer Of the Coast Deences of the Rebels Please
nd also appended statement Of the arms aod NUM-
ons Of captured with the fort, as nearly Us they
con be aseertained.
,1o all uua nan well IN In ana.
cia terms Of commeDdstion in addition to those before
mentioned Of TIE steadiness ano cool courage Of Col
Max Weber, whom we were obliged TO leave In COM
msnd Of detachment Of 800 men on strange coast,
without camp equipage, or possibility OF sld IN the
face Of 40 enemy coo strong on a dark and stormy
night: Of Col Wefss VINO conducted q reconnaissance
of 20 men, OF the daring and prompt efhcirncy OF
Capt. Nixon Of the Coast Guards, who with ois men
occupied Fort Clark during the fret night although dis
mauted in the face of an enemy of unknown numbers
desire 10 commend 10 your attention Capt, Jard ne
of the New YOrs gth who was LETT In command of the
detachment Of bis regiment when the unfortunate
ualty 70 the Harriet Lane prevented Col Hawkins
from landing.
Permit me to speak OF the efficiency Of the Regulars
under Lieut. Larned, who worked zealousy 10 hiiing
10 aud their comrades Of the Volunteers overwhelmed
with the rolling snrf.
desire e-pecially TO make acknowledgements to
Messrs. Wieeel ard Dnviuage, volunteer aids, who
planted tie American flag upon Fort Clark on the sec
ond morning indicate 10 the fleets s surrender and
TO prevent the further wasting OF shells upon H. ser
vice OF great danger from the fire OF tie own feuds
made honorable mentioa Of young Flake, who rsEed
b life among tho breakers being thrown on shore TO
rarry Gy orders to the troops landed and TO apPrse
80 m the movements and intentions Of the deet.
aI,o me- tbsps for the valuable All OF Capt. Hagety,
Who VA. empoyeo visiting tie prizes ID The hnrbor,
while we were agreeing ur2u the terGs OF eapltulalon
OF the services TO the country OF he gentlemen OF
the navy proper, i may not speak, Tor one ought
not 10 praise when he bias right 10 c6psure, aud
la ba dOUf Ia.
tie commander, who is capable 10 appreciate Their |
good conduct but aIn emLOdeued 10 Of AK permits
sion if tie Department shall determine 70 occupy the
point as permanent fort that lie name be changed
But Of tho gentlemen vi served uuder my inme- |
date command, ! may make honorable mention, as | |
have done before Of tie Jealous, intrepid, and untrDg
action Of Lieut.. Cfosby, who took az armed canal
boat and the steam tug Fanny from Fort Monroe 10 |
atrss Inlet in order that the expedition might have
the aid of a steamer of the lghtest draft.
Capt. Shuttleworth, Of the Marine Corps, deserves
wen Tor BE loyalty and efficiency in bis active delaci-
inent Of Mariues.
Much Of the euccess Of the expedition Ia due 70 the
pre- pTation Of the transport service by CommaI dnt
Steslwsgen, and the prompt presence OF mind with |
which be took the troops from their peril when the AIDE
lade touched tie bar Is rare quality In On officer
in danger.
Althongh Capt Faunce Of the Pawnee now in com
rnand Of tue Harriet Lane ~as unfortunate enough to
get his vessel of the numerous sandbars about
The Iniet il happened, believe, In consequence off
creditabe in him, TO aid by being
near TO cover the troop. in landing.
Capt Long, who had the George Peabodyin charge,
brought 10 bis vessel safely with The troops who were
pleased with his care aud conduct He still remains
at the Inlet.
Ia fine, General, may congratulate you and the |
country upon glorious victory In your department. in
wiich we captured more than 700 men, IS pieces OF
artillery, 900 staod of arms large quantity OF ord
1e,ce stores provisions, three valuable prizes, two
lint boats aud four stand Of colors, of which had
Ieeu pre,ented within week by the ladies OF New
80, N n IN the &C North Carolina Defenders"