New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-20

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From our Special Correspondent
FORTRESS MONROE, OLD PoiST CoVoRr, Sept. TO- 1861.
Within the last few days not less than half dozen
vessels belonging the bockading fleet have left the
Roads under orders rendezvous in the neghborhood
of one Of the principal Southern pora fact of inter-
est taken in connection with the sailing Of the Wander.
bilt, Atlantic and Baltic with troops from New-York.
Other gunboats will soon follow. The Roanoke and
Minnesota are the only irst-class steam-frigates
here The Cumberland is at Newport News. There
are but one or two even if there is single Southern
pott where vessels of their draft enter. Therefore,
the expedition which may now be considered having
sailed will be accompanied by gunbOas aud ships from
& to Is feet draft.
This is the description that are now on the wayto the
place of rendezvous SPOKEN Of The public will prob
ably learn what the particular place is when they hear
of the blow having been struck. presume it will DO
found to be sufficiently South TO be in range Of the
original seats of rebellion, and at least in the imme-
date neghbohood Of the district of country most exc
Grated for its hostility to the Government The draft
made by jeff Davis on the resources Of the revoted
States to sustain him at Richmond and on the Potomac,
would seem tyeave .hem il actual weakness at home
aud lily prepared for defense against we'll
appointed and judiciously and vigorously con-
Quoted expedition, such as is understood to
have sailed to operate against the rebel coast
defenses, and make permanent lodgment on the
" sacred soil" Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama,
Louisiana, and Mississippi were drained NJ an early
day and il is asserted that within the last two months
upward of 10000 volunteers and recruits have left
Tennessee for the Potomac, beside what have gone
elsewhcre-n all, very large proportion Of the fight
ing population Of that fighting State 1t is not easy to
see where the troops are TO come from to defend the
Cotton States from invasion. The Government is act
ing the wise part in putting the capabilities of the
Rebels 70 the test Such policy will stimulate every
loyal citizen, and raise mp army that would other
wise have remained at home Thousands are anxious
to make an early vsit to the land of cotton who
would not be specially attracted TO the shores of the
Potomac.
A few nights ago Lieutenant belonging to the 10th
Regiment in charge of the picket on the beach, come
distance outside of the Fortress was found asleep and
utterly neglecting his duty, Notwithstanding the place
was one requiring the greatest vigilance because the
exposed and important approach to the Fortress
The young officer will probably never have another
opportunity TO amuse himself in that way. Yesterday
picket in tie neghborhood, was assaulted by two
men, whom he refused TO allow TO pase. Az he was
about to fire. one Of the knocked his musSet aside,
and the percussion cap fell off ct the same time Sub
seguently they exchanged shots, but the men got OIL
A band of Rebels were reported to have been seen in
that vicinity in the last few days.
II is understood that Col Aliens case he's been dis
posed Of and that officer has been cashered and dis
missed the service. 1t to be hoped that less time
will be consumed in selecting bis successor than has
been taken in deciding hscase.
The steamer Spaulding will sail for Hatterss 10
night with dispatches aud supplies 1t to be regret
ted that more than three weeks should have elapsed
and nothing done TO follow up the victory gained III the
CAPTURE Of the forts think that Capt Rowan OF 'ne
pawnee was entirely mistaken when ne said the enc
nv potos could be seen on the oaher side OF the M