New-York daily tribune., 1861-10-30
ruoM FORTRESS MONROE.
The Observation-Disclosures DcIays-

dition about 10 M0Se'
From, our Special Correspondents.
Foa7syss NoSRoK, ORR PoIST CoNroRT, Oei. ~, lS6l
The expedition which was by this time TO have
reached lie destination, il s at anchor in the Roads.
The cause Of the present delay is known 10 nobody
who will tell There il a mystery in the case. Yes
terlay the signal for sailing was raised by Gen.
Sherman commander Of the land forces but another
from the Wabash the fsg ship of the squadron, gave
notice that the Naval portion Of the expedition was
no, ready though for several days il had been under
stood that the bitch was with the Army branch. In
this connection there are afoat, which have
come foundation that an officer on leading ship OF
the squadron has decampedto tho rebels, il is sup
posed that the signal books have all been changed
and tha. confusion has ensued which renders delay
necessary Fmbarrassments have arisen at almost
every step, and though the expedition should have
been al sea full ten days ago, they seem to tbieken
rather than dminish. Whether the rumor referred
to is literally correct not, something akin 10 the
alleged circumstance has without doubt occurred, TO
which the latest hitch 10 due.
The exredition as il now rides a. anchor presents
truly imposing appearance; and II there were not
circumstances calculated tomoderate our expectation,
we might be elate at the hope Of splendid results.
What those circumstances are ID not necessary 10
cav now. They may prove to be temporary and a.
together harmless. The country has reason Tor the
confidence which il reposes in Gen. Sherman and his
associate Generals. The troops are, however, all
new and the least suited for the enterprise on when
,hey are sent of any that could have been selected.
The choice was not left TO the commanding General.
The inexorable policy that has gathered on the banks
Of the Potomac the material which, if any, may be
relied on 10 achieve success by standing in the lace OF
the enemy fire, has sent this expedition to its un-
known destn alton made up of the newest recruits,
and, with perhaps single exception, the least
drilled regiments in the service. For the single ex-
ception Gen. Sherman has TO congratulate himself
that LIE insisied-nay demanded it.
There are to be no negroes, otherwise contra
band" gent with the expedition as laborers, though
such purpose was at one time entertained. hls,
think. regarded ike carrying Goals to Newcastle
Concerning the destination Of the expedition nothing
more definite is known here than elsewhere, save IN
quarters that give sign further than 1t Is coastwse
, 70 the southwark. Knowing men speculate gravely
and speak oraculsrly but they who have the sharpes
sight and enjoy the most favored positions for obser
vation confess honest ignorance in the matter III
the composition Of the expedition there s little OF
nothing TO designate any particular point over
dozen a. the probable destination. If the Rebels
have found il out-and il s said that they know
everythng that is going on among us-hey certainly
xoud seem almos, entitled to the information for the
-pains they must have TAKEN
In conformity with the proclamation OF Gov. Pier
non, an election for Member of Congress was duly
held in the Elizabeth City District the 2ith inst
when Mr.. Joseph Segar, having received mhIori',
Of the votes cast, was declared chosen to repessn
said District in the Congress Of the United States
Mr. Segar ia at present travelling In New-England
and was no, aware Of the action Of bis fellow-ctizen
until he was informed by letter at Boston 1t 10 un
--------. = tho, Mr. Segar, ffomthe frat
, has been uncompromisiDg Union Nvs ior
: single moment has he wavered He s one Of th'
sblest men the State has produced, and will Prov
himself an eloquent and faithful advocate Of the doc
trines Of the Fathers Of the Republic on the floor
, Congress.
I Gen. Wool has had considerable accessions TO bi
\ force within the last two weeks and is expecting
more at an early day. Gen. Mansfield, now IN com
! mand at Camp Hamilton, does much TO relieve Tn
commanding General from the severe labors u
which he was subjected and 10 perfect the troops II
drill and discipline. The report is revived that Gen
Wool will relieve Gen. Fremont in the West, an'
that Gen. W. will be relieved by Gen. Herbert, nov
ON bis way from California but can trace the ruDio
10 no authoritative source.
From Hateras, we hear that Gen. Williams II
lbn.y in STRENGTHENING the Notifications and drnt
the troops. The prctense set up by the rebels tina
the Monticello killed nobody il false. The Rev. MIR
Taylor, who is now at Washington, seeking succo
Tor the distressed Union Of that district and wh
had the beef means Of knowing the truth, states ths
the rebels removed their dead in considerable mum
bers. There is no doubt that the rebels were thor
oughly chasiised on that occasion.
The two gunboais, the Putnam and Tempest, now
y in Pamlico Sound, sre thoroughly good for nothing
As predicted would prove the case it is as much
they can DO 70 take care Of themselves and to MAKE
their safety certain, they have to keep well unde
/ the guns OF Fort IIatteras. In case they shoult
/ venture out they would run the risk Of being cap
tired by the Rebel gunboais of which there 81,
in the Sound. The Underwater proves, as WAS pre-
. dcted too deep TO get into the Sound.
+ -Four o'ciock, p. m.--Moyements among the dee
|, indicate that the expedition is about to start. Th
! Great Republic has been towed down and all thu
steamers have steam mp. The wind has headed int
tho northwest, and there is every appearance Of set
ed weather The belief shore prevails that wher
the sun rises in tho morning the expedition will hav
passed tile Capes.
Abept tho Expeditiss Exchange OF Prison
, Clothing for the "Csa,rabands''-A
|, Timely Denstiea.
From Oar Specisl Correspondent,
FORTHEss MosRoF, Old Point Comfort, Oct. "a, 1851
. The expedition, which last night il was belieyet
would hi. nnrning be M sea ill ridas nf anchor il