The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-24

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by the bank She has not been out Of ouansco creek
she nrst came UP from Aqua creek sud run into
uantco for safety. At present she dead loss TO the
rebels, who thought she would render them invaluable
service in capturing Of the many vessels winch
every day and night run up and down tho Potomac.
AFFAIRS IN GEN. WOODS ARMY.
FORMIDABLE PREPARATIONS FOB ACTIVE
OPERATIONS.
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov 81,
Via BAInxoRK, Nov. %, 1851. J
Several regiments have arrived here from baltimore
and Annapolis during the last twenty four hours ana
Old Point has assumed unusually busting appearance
Formidable preparations being made for active ope
ratons the theatre OF which been disclosed Inc
fsrryboats In the Roads are being heavily armed
Gen. Butler came on from Washington this morning.
and spent the day at Old Point, the Rip Raps and new
port News. He win proceed to Baltimore tonight.
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE.
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Nov. IA, 1851.
No More Flags Of Truce to be Sent to
Withdrauual of Troops from Sesoasvs Point, Tanners
Greek and Craney Lland-Particulars Of the &irmssh
Of Colonel We1er's Tsuentah Regiment 'ostA heoet
Cavalry-Seven Rebels Supposed TO Aavs BEEN Killed
Arrival IT. Prize Bari. cspsxsa 8: gsa ssx &c C.
canstances Connected with the Aduent-7ke Steamer s. r.
Spd1tdin0 Arrived from Hatteras, de-, dc.
The Baltimore boat has been seven hours behind her
usual time having arrived here after o'clock The
reason Of her detention that she had to lay to at
Fort Mcenry TO take aboard thirty released robe
prisoners parole and besides this detention the mail
boat was compelled to tow schooner, laden with um.
Der, destined for Hsteras Inlet The released rebels
were Immediately transferred to the steamboat George
Washington, and Captain William D. whipps, Assistant
Adjutant General Of Major General woos staff sent
to Norfolk with them, in charge Of the flag OF truce
This morning flag OF truce came down from Norfolk
with dispatches TO General WOOL informing him that
flags Of truce will be received until further notice.
Ny inferance Of that mandate h that the major portion
Il not all the rebel troops stationed at sswars Point,
Tanners Creek and Craney Island are to DO withdrawn
and sent post haste to South Carolina 10 crush
out troops before any renforcemens can reach them
Although am not the least bit alarmed about Genera
Sherman being able to hold his position against all odds
aided as he rs by the powerful naval array stu am
authorized to assert that troops are to be sent to
tho sacred soil Of South Carolina they should be des
patched forthwith.
That the rebels have caught monstrous Tartar this
time Is evident from the sly crashing of teeth Of some
men, who might be moro loyal IL they would; and tho
continuous Signalling and firing from that part OF So
CSobld W point all evidence
portant movement their part am certain that they
will leave no stone unturned disodgs General Sherman
from Port Royal and Boafort but whether they will do
not another question altogether for their decision
In few days shall probably have some music hero
from hagruders band, judging from the affair Of last
teers, commanded in person by Col Weber. In nv do
spatch Of Monday could not obtain the detailed account
OF the afatr inasmuch as the news reached the
boat made ready to lcave.
The particulars OF tho skirmish were as follows:-
Colonel Weber has been very much chagrned at the
manner in which the woodng parties from New
port Ncws wore cut of, wagons mules captured
and nc determined to have hand in the next siIair il
obtained leave from General Wool make reconnois
sauce In force and aided by his efficient Lieutenant Colonel
Francis who called the "scout" Of this depart
ment SET Out on Monday morning. with six companies Of
The command advanced 70 within half milo Of New
Market Bridge and from there Colonel Weber sont out
his skrishsrs NJ tho time cauonnR the men mot
TO re shot until the was given However The men
n0or,na ma ,oT some lime without any rebels ap
reconnote In another direction. The Turner's must have
laid In waiting about three hours when three
horsemen appeared an emncnccc the the centre
being covered with great deal of gold lace and wearing
broad gold band ON his cap similar to those worn by
naval officers He used his field glass considerable and
being evidently satisfied that no hostile forces wsre IN
the ncighborhood waved his handkerchief at which
signal fifteen moro horsemcn came riding to his side
Now was the time to strike the blow and true TO the in
stnct Of practical and experienced soldier Col Weber
gavo the signal TO fire, and the crack of hundred rifles
IcVeTDtThleu the WOODS. The Q0s
TO hold revolver in his bride hand while using the glass
with the other At the firing of the voIiey he was seen
70 ree and the revolver dropped from his hand The
charge also tumbied six Others over but as the rebel ca
valry are dashed on their horses their bodies whether
lfeless not, borne of with their nying secds Col
Weber thinks that at least seven must have paid tho
forfeit OF theif tenerity In advancing they did Tho
number Of wounded could not be asccrtaned. Tho firing
Of the Twentieth regiment brought the reserve OF tho
rebels to tho 'front.' sting OF about two squarons OF
cavalry. These let Ay from their carb.no and wheeed
about not being enabled tho creek owing 70 tho
bridge aas a-:. taken away. Our gallant men stood
their ground manfay and expected that the baltic was
over when and behold two howtaers opened on them
from across tho river without however doing any dam
age 70 Col Weber.s command Another voiicy from tho
deadly rifles was fired in return and Col Weber Withdrew
his forces, not having any field pieces 10 90
into regular action and furthermore, having carried
out the instruction given him by the commanding general
only 70 make reconnaissance, and also having received
cois derable information.
This morning the Spanish bark Providencia captured
on the lighthouse al Bull Bay. the 4th inst by the
Alabama, OF the blockadng squadron by command Of
Capt l.. c. Sartor of the United States steamer Flag
arrived here. The bark found without any pape, a.
but her captain stated that he had been bearded y an
American man war and his papers and mate taken or
Captain Sartor, however couldn't see it, in tina, light
ana ordered the commander Of the Alabama to 1T out
prize crew and send the vessel 10 New York by way OF
Hampton Roads The arrival Of the United States steam
gnnboat Monticello Lieut.. Branc commanding in this
harbor last week, somewhat lifted the veil Of mystery
surrounding this Spanish vessel 1t appears that Lieut.
Brane had boarded the bark taken the papers and mate
on board Of his vessel; but gale coming on the two
crafts were separated and when the Spanard was found
by the Aabnma he was minus his papers and was taken
possession Of as prize The attending this
capture are somewhat suspicious If nothing more Here
Is craft, pretending to have come from Havana
and in ballast which Ia scarcely to be believed especially
THIS time OF the year when much fruit carried on
ireiRnt The inference Is that the Provdenca landed
her cargo at Bull Bay and intended go New York in
ballast, thus killing two birds with one stone viz
FIRST, In supplying the rebels with merchandise aud
other needfus and then taking valuable cargo nj New
York. which she doubtless intended land at the same
place or ose take back 10 Havana The vessel will arrive
IN New York in day two and would advise tho Gus.
tom House authorities to investigate tho matter very
thoroughly ~
The steamer $. R. spauldng arrived here early this
morning from Hatteras but reports nothing new The
Forty eighth pennsylvania regiment, which was sent
there on her last trip in place OF the Twentieth Indiana
regiment now here had arrived there safe and before
night Of the same day the comfortably settled
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Nov q. 1851
Arrival Of Aorc 7roops-The Rebes BECOMING Neryu,,,
The Neacpor Ne,os Boat Fired In,o-Scrupl,s Of s M
raj Commander About Firing Into Sesea,rs Poirt-7ae
Blockading Squadron al Newport Necs-Erc,e,aent Al,
edam Upon the Resignation Of Dr.. C. f. Fahs, lat. OF
the United States Nary-A Short History about His VS.,
to NofoLs-Thdns9iring Day Among The MaSsachuset,,
o-Afpeal for NEG York Soldiers be Supplied with
"Good Things" for Thanksgimng-7hs Mounted Rife