The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-14
OUR SPECIAL EXPEDIYIosARY DISPATCHES.
OUR DESPATCH FROM THE hhATkN1AS.
UNITED STAlEs THANSroRT SKINNER MArASzAs,
HAMITON KOAiN Get. e, 1861.

OUR DESPATCH FROM THE MATkNlAS.
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UNITED SrAIEs TEANSropr slxsNsR MArAszAs,
HAniTos KoAIS Get. g. 1861. !
Your special correspondent embarked on board Of
this vessel to-day From tho activity in coaling up the
steamers II probable that may sail within the
coming twenty four hours. The gale which has been
prevailing for tho pas. few days has broken and strong
westerly wind now blowing and In tho course Of twelve
hours the sea viii be quite amcoth along shore.
AT MDS,Gm.-I am deck, and distinctly hear the
vessels coang up. Tho bay presents beautiful scene.a
Thousand lights twinkling the back ground OF
dark sky. Some OF tho large steamers are lighted up
brightly and tho feet lights look In the distance NOT
unlike large city in the early hours Of night
Thousands Of happy hearts beating on board
OF tho vessels, some Of whom ere long are
destined to their pulsations and the place that
knows them will know them more forever.
Seventeen ships ofwar and twcnty nine transports are
lying here, having on board small army with all
their equipments and prov isions for months When ono
thinks upon the varied through which will
have TO pass cannot fail 10 be wonder struck fsw
days and death and carnage will succeed this peaceful
scene around us now.
THURSDAY, Oct ga lovely day has dawned upon us,
and in hopes to got OF TO-DAY. We have received
orders that when Atlantic HOSTS jack the fore
the vessels progressing but from what can learn,
cannot got away to-day. Tomorrow being Friday, am
afraid the superstious notions Of the sailors will be the
OF keeping anchors the bottom Of tho
bay. Night comes in upon without any change.
FRIDAY, Oct 26.-To-day We got underweigh and pro-
eecdcd alongside OF the steamer Empire City, Captain
Baxter, and took on board Companies and X, Forty
eighth n Y. s. w. Colonel Perry. The following Is the
list of officers Who accompany this detaAajor oliver
T. Bard - HUMPHREYS, Assistant Surgeon; Captain
T. X. Travis First Lieutenant, N. A. Eifwrg Second
Lieutenant T. c. Vidal Company B. Captain, S. J. Fos-
ter First Lieutenant s. G. Gale Second Lieutenant, A. r.
Miller, Company X. The following ladies' were also sent
board to take charge of the sick they being tho rog
mental nurses Mrs. johanna P. r. Haniy, Mrs N.
Brooks, Miss Mary Howard and Miss Mary j. Fox. There
also fourteen sick soldiers sent board making
two hundred souls added 70 passenger list.
After tho troops safely board large Of
army baggage WAS put on board, and then Briga-
der General Viele. with his staI, we're taken
board, and steamed alongside Of the Oriental
transferred the General to her decks This being
and the day being far spent steamed to our
anchor age and to anchor await sailing orders
Rumors Of all kinds had been aoat here before
the arrival OF detachment, but now with heads
and tongues tho topic Of destination was renewed
with vgor and before the evening ended every por.
from Hatteras to Galveston had boon mentioned as tho
place to which bound. But must confess that
my opinion had not been altered. All give tho 60
great credit for keeping the destination of this
grand expedition secret. few days moro and we
will know somewhat more than do today.
SATURDAY Oct 28-The weather to-day does not
look by any propous but think shall get or
to day. We took in thirty barrels of day 3
rations Of fresh beef and small stores. At ten
minutes before twelve o'clock noon the Jack hosted
at the fore Of tho Atlantic, the signal for sailing In
few minutes all the vessels had full head Of on,
and ready for O'Clock gun from tho
Wabash the signal for weighing anchor. Hour after hour
passed. but signs Of moving at about four O'Clock tho
flags hauled down. and then felt that there
sailing to-day. Late in the evening tho sailing
ships towed down into the lower roads, all ready to
start tomorrow. Tho weather looks bad, and at seven
O'Clock the wind southeast with brisk rain We arc
in hopes the weather will BIO clear by morning. Should
everything prove favorable will sail tho FIRST Of the
foed tide, which makes about ten O'Clock.
Thousands Of Dyes turned towards us, tn sxpecta
on Of our accomplishing great things the prayers Of
millions have anything TO do with success then
that scoro shall be victorious. And delays any
thing to tho surety OF saccess we must be victorious
Tho sailing OF this tremendous fcc will be scene well
worthy Of place In the worlds history Nay the God o,
battles 20 With Us TO victory.
We are in hopes that this is last night IN Hampton
Roads foY some time 70 come; and when II shall happe
thai Of feet returns will DO bring tho giaa
tdngs Of great and glorious victory 70 the combincd
forces Of eur army and navy
SUNNY RxHRcIsRe.
SUNDAY, Oct. 27.-fhis day ushe md IN with 4
small gallo Of wind accompanied by rain and heavy sea
Prom what NO had learned last evening fs that
the feet would not leave daring The coming twenty -four
hOrv~ half at opDl,
tered into the cabin 70 listen fssm Lieutenant
saio who 10 regular minister OF the Gospel The Lieu
tenant took for his text the fourteenth Of the attn
chapter Of Ephosnns:W no saith Awake thou
that sleepest and arise from the dead and Christ shah
sve thee Light m discussing The words be lRcned bis
hearers TO the sleepors and no babe them arise from
their sleep Of sin and inluty. Tho sermon ful Of
wholesome advice and II was listened TO with marked
attention.
worthy Of remark hero that tho Forty eighth regi
ment 10 composed mostly Of church members. The
Colonel minister and esveyal Of tho oc~s are esr-
gymen. Tho conduct Of The Of this regmen, as far
have been able 70 see, is truly exemplary never
better discipline quiet and orderly men IN
my lie. Prosane language II uGLeard board and the
moss gentlemanly behavior Is everywhere to DO mot
with. they behave weA under IRE they win make
| . mark h the military annals q this rebellion
After midday tho storm cleared up, and the wind
hauled into tho northward. No signs Of moving with
the exception Of towing some OF the sailing into
the lower roads preparatory to sailing tomorrow An
English brig, in attempting TO go to sea, went on the
Spit nearly abreast Of US and in few after she
struck the made clean breach her The rebels
the disaster and down TO the beach in large
numbers but as they had boats 60 out her II
was than useless think OF making anything by
| doing Her coiors set Union down, and the
Commodore despatched two tug boats TO ber Of
from the bank They worked at her for several hours
| bat they unable to her. At dark she was
still lying hard and fast in the position as when
first she went on. During the day have visited the
sick soldiers OIL beard; all but recovering "a
pidly. And constrained TO bear abundant teet
mony 70 tho watchful and kind nursing Of the
ladies' who perform This arduous duty for the regiment
The tender HANDS Of these devoted ladies' seothe their
| fevered heads and minister TO their every want
! They MI up the void which distance and
circumstances have placed thcm No kind mother OF
gentle sister here 70 keep watch the tedious hour
Il tender aon; but these ladies' the mothers Of The
regiment and the greatest Difference and respect paid
10 them The day closes with fresh breeze and cea,