New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-08
ARRIVAL OF THE JAMES ADGER.
REPORT OF CAPT. PHILLIPS.
S1rAn.uIP JAMES AparR. June Z. 1sl


STEAMSHIP JAMES ADGER, June I, 1861.
Having lust returned from Fortress Monroe, at
which place / landed the Sd Regiment New-fork
State Volunteers of Albany, transported on my vessel
from this city, herewith give you brief account Of
affairs at that place.
The Troy Regiment is still stationed at Hampton, in
full view Of the fortress. Col. Aliens regiment is a
little below them, while Col. Duryees advance guard
is stationed some two miles stll further. AS for the
sst-nsmed regiment while in conversation on ednes-
dsy evening with one of the officers he stated that
they were to start the next day for Yorktown thence
to Norfolk, and from there direct to Richmond. lie
saws: The Secessionss aver that they not afraid
of the Troy, Albany, Col. Aliens, or the Vermont reg
inents; but they would rather keep clear Of the red
legged devils as they all call Duryees Zouave reg
ment" This same officer remarked that one day he
took about 80 men Of his regiment TO capture party
of Secessonistr numbering over 200 men, and armed
with cannon. Upon approaching them, they the Sc
cession soldiersl retreaed in great haste.
The United States steamer Harriet Lane had an ell
gagement On Wednesday morning al O'clock with
the battery at Newport News. The firing was kept
up warmly on both sides fdf forty five minutes, when
a ball from the battery struck the Harriet Lane and
the firing Immediately ceased. Capt Faunce OF the
Harriet Lane stated that the battery was armed with
seven heavy guns which were worked BY excellent
marksmen. The shot tLst took effect in Ihe steamer
passed in through ber waterway grazed the foremast
and passing through her bulwarks, fell overheard.
One Of the crew was injured in tie ieg by spnters,
but upon examination, il was found TO be merely
aesh wound. lie was taken to tho Hospital at tie
Fortress. AT 81 O'Clock p n., the Harriet Lane sailed
again for Newport News but for what purpose could
not learn.
Upon the arrival Of the Albany regiment at the fort
ress they expected TO be placed in advance Of all the
otler regiments but whether their aniicipaons were
realized or not am unable TO state.
Before closing wish to say q few words in regard
TO the regiment transported by me on my steamer.
Having had considerable expereneein in the transpora
ton Of troops have yet met with better be-
haved or better disciplined body Of men, while on
shpboard, than the Albany regiment. Although they
numbered nine hundred men, and very much
crowded, beside experiencing very dssgreeihe
weather during the passage, not murnur was heard
but, on the contrary, the men seemed determined to
look on the brighter side Of their journey and when
body Of men Of their station and character placed IN
position where nothing but hardthps be expected,
it speaks more for them han volumes of praise days
of camp life could ever do.
Their commander, Col. Townsend, has proved to be
very efficient officer by the manner in which be has
disciplined this regiment and the men, Judging by their
strict obedience to order, and the prompt in
which they discharge their duties sodier, will,
long win for Themselves and their officers golden lsu
rels which time can never eiIace
Capt. JAMES d. PHILLIPS,
Steamship Jsues Adser.
o. BOARD STEAMSHIP JANIS ADGER,
Orr FoRiREss MosRoE, June 5, 1861. (
At meeting OF the officers Of the Third Regiment
New.York Volunteers Col. Frederick Townsend, CON-
mandDg, it was
ReorsS That we hereby eend Capt d. Philips OF the
James Adze heset thsnb for the iind and courteous
his hands while board lis vessel during the
sage from New York 10 Fortress Monroe.
The gentemanly kindness Of himself and officers has
made for them fest friends of the Third, who will long
remember, among the hsrdsbips OF camp life and
their pleasant passage from New-iOrk to Fortress
Monroe.
FREDERICK TOWNSEND. Colonel