New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-16

The Situation OF AuuHrs BheFe-sntSh ."N.'
ian the Old North sfnic-severai Prizes
with Valuable Garages Taken-The Way
II was Done-Thc Rebels draw the'r
Supplies from New-York by way oil
IEaIifnx-ImportnBt Development Fho
Inhabitants about fatteras Captain
Hnrtstein iva Command Of Pri'nieer-
The village Of Portsn,ouih-Rsbei Porfi-
neatiens on the Sound.
From Our Special Correspondent.
Foprnsss MONROE, OLD PoIST COMFORT, Sept 49, leei'
The fine steamer S. r. spaulding, Capt. Howe
chartered by Quartermaser Tallmadge to ply between
Fortress Monroe and Fort Ia;eras, after taking on
board Capt. Morriss company Of regulars Of the Sd
Artillery, and the balance of the 9th Col HawkinsS
Regiment, together with a large quantity Of camp
eoupage and Stores left the Roads on Tuesday even
ing, at l0I o'clock. The weather was line, and we
made good run during the night, arriving Oft Body
Island in the gray Of the morning, in time to zee that
the lighthouse on that welknown point of the coast
had been blown up by the rebels. 1t was miserable
spite, and Characteristic act significant Of eause that
strikes at every interest that has Distinguished our
country among the nations OF the earth.
Uatteras Lighthouse yet stands, but rayess, and
monument fifty representing Rebellion. Having re-
established sef on this coast il will be the duty OF the
Government ut an early day TO restore the lenses and
relght the beacon that has long been warning and
guide to the mariner as he approached this coast Of
tenpests and wrecks.
It was noon when the spaulding hove in sight of the
scene Of the recent Naval victory. The Stars and Stripes
were flying from Forts Hatteras and Clark, and with
the glass we could distinctly zee troops on the
ramparts and beach under the guidance of skilfn
pilot At hslf-past one, the steamer headed for the
III. oh a. dxpau Wi
much ss touching one OF the rcacherous bars that line
THE perlous passage The meeting Of the old and new
corners was sueh as volunteers only full Of the love of
adventure and at such place, could have. II the new
corners believed one-haf that told them by those
who by virtue Of conquest were old seues-though
the term Of their residence was scarce two weeks-as
the animated dialogue was carried on by five hundred
mouths on ship and shore they surely must have wished
themselves almost anywhere ese Awaiting myself OF
an early opportunity though went ashore in small
boat OF the varied experience related by sodi
es, since they occupied this place, must pass over
though IN interesting chapter might be written. j
found that in Fort Hatteras occupied by Max Webers
command, the guns looking inland bad been mounted
under tho energetic auspices of tho squadron Of
lars that platform for the lO-inch Columbad which
the Rebels did not have time TO place in position
nearly completed, near the landing outside the Fort;
that the Fort isef had repaired and srengthened
that Fort Clark where Col Haw.iu and his command
were had undergone a similar process that the Su,-
duehanna lay outside in the place where she when
she rained shells on the Rebels on the day Of the bonn
bardnent that the Pawnee stood guard in the Inlet,
within almost speaking distance Of Fort IIsieras in
fine that our boys were waiting for anything that might
turn up, and wondering what il would probably be.
Since the capture Of these forts their importance 10
the rebels and the magnitude OF the victory have been
fully demonstrated not less by the information OBJ
tanned than by what has happened The fact that the
inhabitants for miles around the Fort and volun
tarly took the oath Of allegiance TO the Government
they had never ceased TO honor and willing 10
fight for has already been published in THE TRIBUNE
learn from Col. Hawkins that depuation Of these
inhabitants has gone PamoO Sound TO the main
shore Of North Carolina, 10 communicate with those
who like themselves, are LOYAL 10 the Government,
but oyerawed and compelled to drift with the Secession
cunent-io communicate 10 them the pleasing intel
ligence that the Federal aria would coon be thrown
around thcm aud to bid them TO stand 30 their fnth
and prepare for the coming OF the Federal forces The
rnmored holding Of Union meetings and the existence
Of Union Leagues il confirmed, and no doubt exists
that the Union sentiment is strong II IL does no, pre-.
dominate in the Old North State.
Evidence continues to accumulate Of the lac! that
Hstteras Inlet place Of no secondary importance
10 the rebels and that they have not only predcstsd
extensive operations retaining IL IN their hands but
were actually Carrying important trade tho loss
of which viii prove a serious deirment
On Monday, the 9Th nst the Schoonels Mary Ward,
Of Edenton, N. c., Daniel Haymso, captain the
Ocean Wave, of Washington, NJ c., Adam Warren,
captain; the Susan Jane Of Plymouth, N. C., David
ireland, captain all from the Island of ST. Martin,
were taken prizes. The Ward and the Wave came
square into the Inlet and bearded by Lieut..
Crosby, TO whom the captains unsuspectng,y commit
ted themselves as being in the illegal Trade, and by
whom they were taken prisoners and their vessels se-
cured as prizes They were loaded with salt and mo.
lasses The Sufan Jane was in the oiing stand
ing off and ON suspciousy. Lieut.. Crosby took the
Fanny with Col. Hawkins board, and went out Of
the Inlet to watch her movemenis. Apparently SUE.
pectiDR that something out Of joint she STOOD of
when the Fanny pursued and gave her shot at long
range which did not have the effect 10 bring her b.
AT the suggestion of Col. Hawkins. secession nag |
was extempolized and let fly from the Fanny Ia an
swer TO which the schooner up the Palmetto flag Of
South Carolins aud the time tackled and came
round Soon after, however seeming 10 smell d rat,
abe altered her course and stood of again. and tried 10
haul WIN heg hag but did not succeed On account Of
ils getting tangled. Perceiving that she was making
off, Lieut.. Crosby let her have shot across her bow,
wherest she came round and made directly for the
Fanny. On coming up, Lieut. Crosby went aboard
and directed the Captain 10 follow the Fanny in.
While Oh their way in, Lieut.. Crosby he'd the follow
ing conversation with Capt Ireland: "Is that your
hsgi" asked Lieut.. G. eyes, that is the flag live,
fight, and hope TO die under replied the Captain and
lie added 1--WE have cleaLad the Yankfes thls time