New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-26

oge'i'i YIN the army Populations for the "Coii-
ederais States"
The 10th Regime nt Indiana Volunteers Col.
iaekleman comm, .spding, made forced march OF
70 miles from q. H. on Monday night, tic 2ist ut',
until a. m. .he next morning; was the first to cross
n the ray without breakfast early on Tuesday morn
ng at fdwardss Ferry to support the troops ercssea
e e the day before; sent ont the hrss company Vi
ckets to hold the Goose Creek Bridge, and tne roao
leading from the Leesburg turnpike, sSrmisbing ne
woods which were said to be fnl of rebels, to reach
IFS position; sent out two more companies IN the
afternoon of the 22d TO sustain the first IN holding
this advanced and dangerous position, all OF WHICH
companies, with two from the Pennsylvania 3JtD,
We're cut OF from the main body OF our force durng
the little fight of that evening; and, finally had five
companies on this hazardous picket duty on the 20d
and night of that day, part Of them having been on
picket duty loout orercoats or regular rations at
the time of the withdrawal Of our forces for 20 hours.
Six companies Of the regiment, all not on othe duty,
were the first 10 form end take position ip the order
of battle during the skrmish Of the I'D. Five com.
panies, all not on picket duty, held me ig OF our
position on Wednesday and Wedne sday night, when
il was reported that the enemy was advancing IN
fierce on our rigL and when all the general oHee's
expected an attack ~ an Overwhelming foTee. This
fragment of the le.h. with about On equal nnuber
Of the LIST Mirnesota. which held the left o. our
position covered the withdrawal Of our fcScea from
Virginia, ard were the Lac. TO leave the "sacred
COLI on the morning of the ed. The Indiana 10th
was drawn up in order of battle, expecting to fight
half a dozen times, and was always prompt, and
placed in the most advanced positions, remained in
Virginia 45 kous without oyreoats, regular IaionS
or shelter never complaining but always ready for
duty, and conided in by the general officers and
relied on by them ia the hour of danger; yet We
have not seen the regiment much as named IL any
Eastern publication. The Minnesota regiment has
met with about The same treatment, yet it IL wei
known that these two regiments did more work than
all the Others combined. They remained until Gems.
Stone and Atercrombie bad successfully re-embarked
all the troops, aud crossed over with them.
HoosIER.
The following letter was found in Font Walker,
at Port Royal. !. shows that the Rebels understood
he value Of that place perfectly:
FIAT Rock, Sept. IL, 1861.
DEAR ToH: am much obliged TO you for your
acoepiable letter of the let September In these
soualy times Il is more than usually agreeable 10
hear from our friends.
You see YOU have had narrow chance Of a visit
from the enemy. Ii the North Cuolinians had not
made themselves forward in ehelterine prs'gteer',
the blow would have been struck Of Port Royal for
the want of harbor broad and deep, as the basis OF
operations against the Southern coasts, Is severely
felt by them. This is only found at Port Royal
see the officers in commsnd are severely censured
for inoapacity. Large guns were found by the
wi
Neither was the supply of powder and agnrauplIion
sufficient; while large body Of troops was brought
down. only ia time Il would seem, TO be surrendered
20 the enemy. Nor were there provided ths means
of retreat for tine men, in case the forts could no. De
held. All ;hesc things are Disgrace TO our service
but they are warnings, trust 10 prevent the SAME
casualties 20 Ourselves.
last night we were rendered quito uneasy by q
report, brought up here by hr. Mitchell from
Charleston TO the eject that he feet were assembled
of Port ROYAL. could not but think of HaiteEas,
aud oak myself low much better you might be
arranged for rerellng an enemy. You perceive that.
armed AZ this Yankee feet now H. with Hortars and
heavy oolnnJiads, they can lie cat OF reach o. IN
ordinary fort, armed Only with - aud 32-pOundoIa,
ard rain q storm u $40. snd she upon II, tLat will
force rs surrender o. evacuation. Now inch anna
ment rs YOU have had at BAY Point and Hilton
Head would only 10 available against a smsli force,
aud not at all sgainsI such Us was gteiy assembled
at HatteTas. ! feel great concern, therefore, for
your position, until know that the heavy guns
procured nj Richmond for your works by Gen.
Gonzales, have been placed IA battery. When that
IL done, and sufficient supply Of shells IA iaid IN,
you may repeI largo deei aud the fact tha; yoa
had such delenses would, when known, 20 far "
prevent en- attack, ior naval Lien are exceedingly
10th % pat their sbips within reach OF an efficient
land battery.
The gIesi.delect in the fort at Hstterss was the
want VI . bac, hole, or shelter for The ncl against
shells. The men were Left exposed on the beach
nd frru N " ne
reply 10 the ne.
hope that you will lave n respite sufficient TO
ersble orr people 10 make up for lost time. The
feet may have gone 10 Pensacola. Perhaps they
may blow MP the fort fPickens) and remove their
veterans to Por Royal IL not too much needed for
the defense Of Washington. AT all events, ,oy is
The time FOR preparations later, il IL but fcolshne
and will bring bitter but useless regrets to all par
ties.
trur the hints OF storm which we had for some
days have al ceased and tha, we shah be permitted
70 gather harvests cate from this other enc
mics. will thank Dir. COddng for intelligence,
and likewise 20 know what preparation he may have
made for Withdrawing the negro force from the
plantations in case of serious approaches OF the
enemy.
Your girls behave admirably, and I believe are
much pleased with their visit 10 this quarter.
Phoebe does not show the effect Of climate 30 much
as Annie, who is getting as fat a ioe-brd. They
both take French lessons from their Aunt Anne, aud
have as much company among the young girls here
as ia good for them. hope they will be happy and
return 10 YOU well and improved. We are all much
indebted to their mother for letting them come. Re-
member me sHectionateiy TO William and Ralph.
They are in a rough school, but it has ts salutary
lessons COZ them aud high example for others The
spirit with which the poor men OF this country march
forward 10 its defense is beauSul 10 behold and is
owing in some degree at least, to this that they find
the rlch alongside of then-m tie ranks We can
never be conquered
With love OF I'll the family hsre to you and youI,
am, your snectionsis father
WIN. ELLIOTT
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