The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-02

ment Of the greatest anxiety BY these accidents valuable
ship Of and transport steamer with large portion
Of my troops, were within the power Of the enemy.
had demanded the strongest terms, which no was
considering he might refuse and seeing dsadvan-
tage the action But determined 10 abate not
little Of what believed to be due the dignity Of the
government not even TO give ocia title 70 the officer
In command Of the rebels Besides, my tug was in the
inlet and at least could carry the engagement with
my two rded six Founders well supplied with sawyers
shells.
Upon taking possession OF Fort Hatteras found that
Il mounted ten guns, with four 70. unmoun,ed, and
large ten:nch columbad all ready for mounting. ap-
pend the official muster roll Of Col Martin, furnished by
him, Of the officers and men captured by us.
The position Of the fort Ia exceedingly strong one,
nearly surrounded on all sides by water and only to DO
approached by march Of nve hundred yards crcutousy
over long neck Of land, within half musket range and
over causeway few feet only in width and which
commanded by two thirtytwo pound guns loaded with
grape aud canister, which expended in salute
It has well protected magazine and bomb
proof, capable Of shelterng some three hun
dred or four hundred men. Tho parapst
nearly Of octagon FORM enclosing about twohrds Of
Of ground, well covered with sufficient traverscs
made but little impression The larger work Me
inlet known as Fort Hatteras Fort Clark, which
about seven hundred yards northerly, is a square re-
doubt mounting five guns, and two Founders. Ihs
enemy had spiked these guns but in very inefficient
manner, upon abandoning the fort the day before.
had all the troops shore at the time of tho
der Of the FORTS but reembarked the regulars and the
marines Finding II impossible without delay Of tho
feet which could not be justified under the state OF things
at Fortress Monroe, and owing TO the threatening
appearance Of the weather. dsembarked the PROV sos
making with the provisions captured about five days
rations for the use Of the troops.
On consultation with Flag Officer Stringham and Com
mander stelwagen determined to leave tho troops and
hold the fort because of the strength Of the forcaton
It's Importance ard because If again possession Of the
enemy with sufficient armament, the very great di-
Guilty Of its capture until could get some further in
structons from tho government.
Commodore saringham directs the steamers Monticello
and Pawnee to remain inside, and these, with The
men in the forts, are sufficient TO hold the posi-
tion against any force which is likely,
indeed possible, TO be sent against It. The
importance Of the point cannot be ovcrrated When
the channel is buoyed cut any vessel may carry
fifteen feet of with ease Once inside there
- safe harbor and anchorage in all weathers. From
there the whole eoast Of Virginia and Nsrth Carolina,
from Norfolk 10 Cape Lookout b within our reach by
light dranght vessels, which possibly live sea
during the winter months. From It offensive operation
may be made upon the whole Of North Carolina to
nogue Inlet extending many miles inland TO Washington,
Newborn and Beaufort In the language Of the Chief En-
snesr Of the rebels, Col Thompson in official report,
II is the key Of the AbemWle. In my Judgment
1t is station second ms importance emily 70
Fortress Monroe on this coast. As q depot FOR
coaiing and supplies Sor the bockadins squadron,
Invaluable As harbor Sor coasting trade or inict
from the winters Storm from pirates it is Of the FIRST
importance. By holding IT, Hatteras, light may again
send forth its cheering ray TO tho storm beaten Mariner
Of which the than vandalism of the rebels deprves
him. 1t has but drawbacks want OF water-but
that condenser like the in operation at Fortress
Monroe at cost Of few hundred dollars, will relieve
append 10 this report tabular statement Of prizes
which have been taken into that inlet within a few
days, compiled from the official documents captured
with the fort. add hereto official report Of the
Chief Engineer Of the dtcnces the rebels Please
nd appended statement Of the arms and munitions
of captured with the fort nearly they be
asccrtaincd
While all have done we'll desire speak in terms Of
especial commentator, in addition those before men,
Toned Of the steadness and cool courage Oo Max
Weber, who obliged to leave in command Of
detachment Of three hundred men q strange ooast
without camp equipage or possibility Of aid, ~ the
face Of enemy six hundred strong, dark
and stormy night; Of Lieutenant Colonel Weiss, who
conducted reconnaissance Of twenty men, of the
daring and prompt efficiency Of Captain Nixon Of tho
coast guard, who, with his men, occupied Fort Clark
during the first night, although dismantled in the face
Of enemy Of unknown numbers.
desire commend 10 your attention Captain Jardine
Of the New York Ninth, who left command of tho
to the Harriet Lane prevented Colonel Hawkins from
landing
Permit me 70 speak of the efficiency Of the regulars
under Lieutenant Larned, who worked zeaousy aiding
TO Land their comrades of the volunteers overwhelmed
with the rolling surf.
desire especially make acknowleug to Mossrs
wegd and Durivagc volunteer aids, who planted the
American Gag upon Fort Clark the second morning. to
indicate to the feet its surrender and TO prevent tho fur
her wasting Of shells upon ia service Of great danger
from the Hfe Of their own friends.
make honorable mention Of Young Fisse who risScd
his life among the breakers, being thrown shore to
convey my orders 70 the troops landed and apprse
them Of the movements and intentions Of the feet
Also my thanks for the valuable aid Of Captain Hag-
gerty who employed in visiting the prizes in the
harbor while agreeing upon the terms or capitu
lat,on.
OF the services the country Of the gentlenen Of the
navy proper may not speak, for ought not TO praise
where he has right to censurc and they will be APP
proiaely mentioned doubt not by the commander who
is capable to appreciate their good conduct but en-
boidened to ask permission, If the department shall
determine TO occupy the point permanent
pest, that its may be changed by
general order from Fort Hatteras to Fort Snga but Of
those gentlemen who served under my immediate
may make honorable mention, have before done,
Of the jealous intrepid and untring action of Lieutenant
Crosby, who took armed canal boat, the steam,ag
Fanny from Fort Monroe TO Haeras Inlet order that
the expedition might have the aid Of steamer Of the
Iightest draft.
Captain Shuteworth, Of the Marine corps, deserves
well for his loyalty and efficiency In his active detach
ment of marines. Much Of the Of the expedition
Is due to the preparation Of the transport service by Com
mandcr Sewagen and the prompt presence of mind with
which he took the troops from their peril when the Ade
lade touched be bar, is quality in officer in
danger.
Although Captain Faunce, Of the service now
in command Of the Harriet Lane unfortunate enough
get his vessel Of the numerous sand bars about
the inlet, II happened believe in consequence Of