The New York herald., 1862-01-03

occck, wnon the chase, nnolng tnat tney coolo NV
make their escape the craft ashore between cumber
land Inlet and Fernsndna leaving oil sail set snd COM
menced removing her cargo the beach. The Alabama
then felt her way cautiously practicable, the
Benvile remaining In tho ong TO lk out for more Gus
toners OF the sort. Two of our boats were then
lowered manned and armed under the command OF Act
Ing Masters Dennis and West, and hkewse from the
Bienvile and, after hours hard pulling they boarded
the prize her late occupants having taken to the woods
upon the approach Of "IincoD's hreings" she r0vea
to be ane fore and aft schooner, evidently SPANISH
without name, coors or papers, and loaded with very
--'so Of coree, Havul.. ses'fs' snoss aa.
valuaos .,or,s observing steamer
conf coming down Cumberland! !a''' va" -. evil
dent intention u cutting our boats of. Captain
fAner despatched anotb" boat with orders to ro the
schooner case tbt she could not get OF immediately
Accordingly the loaded with coffee, segars,
shoes and frlit, and tho doomed schooner was soon
wrapped u flames the officers stay by her long enough
to see that her destruction was inevitable No sooner
had boats started for the ship than the schooners
down out OF the wco and boarded her, but
they were too late to extnga!sh the flames her mass
soon going by the board; and when we last saw her
nought remained smoking wreck Considering the
close vicity Of these operations to the batteries at the
mouth o the inlet and The uncertainty as to whether
might prove clever to draw under tho rc Of
masked batteries the expedition was certainly very
hazardous and reflects great cred upon tbs officers
!
Our vessel ana the Benvilio being the os,y st
present guarding this portion of TIE coast, shrougn the
day we cruise up and down, between FeTnandina tnd
Brunswick, sn,horng at righteG each Fsace ready to
Rounce upon sny thing that attempts TO run either IN OF
out.
On the 1T2. inst down to Fernsndina tosiave
look into tSe harbor and possible dfaw the fro of the
fcrticseJns that known TO exist It's entrance
their precise locality and range but as
slowly steammg Ia battery on the left hand
side suceny opened uron and let fly shot that fell
| sboagtwo-third OF the distance.
niy Cuu We<
stl5lg in the surf TO the right Of the battery; eav-
ing e object OF orisit we were backing the Alabama
ess when another shot whstling towards u.s. and
struck the water astcrn OF just where we had been
| lyng few miRries before; but although we did not
any ANN unitiom upon them, they continued
blazing away al until out of sight. The nexs
| day the Bleuville anchored there, and, doubt
less, imagining that she was aground three rebel
attack her but seeing her heave UP
her anchor give them battle they turned tail and hur
ried back at double quick On the 18th the Susque.
hanna brought orders further up the coast
and blockade ossabaw Sound which commands OF the
back approaches Savannah and after cruising about
there three four days the steamer Henry Andrew spoke
and gave pilot with orders to proceed up Warsaw
Inlet.
We anchored at the entrance the inlet abreast half
erected sand battery situated the seaward point
of Warsaw Island and which had been deserted by
the rebels a the first appearance of our gunboats Above
lie the Flag, Seminole Pembina and Henry Andrew,
within plain sight of battery at the head Of the bay
| upon which crowds Of men are very busiy engaged
throwing breasworks and getting ready to give us
The mali bag closes to-day so must finish this episs
IN time Tor posting
OUR TYBEE ISLAND CORRESP PONDENCE.
TYBEE ISLAND, Dec. %, 1861.
A Deserter from Fort Pulaski-Important Information o.
| tainea-Tae English Steamer Finsdl Attempts TO Run
tie Union Blockade--zhe Rebsl Batteries Warsa,o
Sound-Rebels IN Suffering Condition. Witndraleal Of
Portion Of tie Rebel Garrison from Fort Pulaski,
6c.,6c.
At five p M to-day corporal, whose name could
pr1ae hain duty
the time, and got ouposts Tybee Island part
Of the wary by Of boat, and wadng through
the water then slack the rest As the information he
gave appeared TO the officers shore to be OF impor-
tance 10 the operations Of the feet lieutenant
dered take him board Of the Seminole the
vessel TO shore and report Captain ellis The
corporal stated that the English steamer Fngal which
some time ago ran the blockade and got TO Savannah
loaded with arms, accoutrements and clothing for the
rebel army had completed taking in of cotton and
dropped down opposite Thunderbo preparatory
ing escape out, tonight at high water by way OF
| Warsaw Sound. Captain JohaS Missroon, commanding
sailing sloop Savannah, being the senior naval officer
here the Immediately reported TO him. and in
the meantime the Seminole prepared for leaving
notice, which Yves, however, not needed, Cap
Missroon despatched the gunboat Pembna TO lay of
the Warsaw Sound This corporal further states that all
troops had been removed from Fort Pulaski and
Savannah 10 Port Royal ferry, to prevent the Union
! forces, under General Sherman, from advancing.
Dec. % This morning the steamers Seminole ard
Henry Andrew got under way, and went the Warsaw
Sound and although within range OF the rebel batteries
on shore no shots were fred by them and as we had
orders not TO fire unless being fired lrst came
quietly 10 anchor noticing the rebels striking their tents
and Commodore Jos. Tatnall Confederate Navy with his
feet-thc steamers Savannah, Sampson and Resolute-
close by ready 20 take the troops Of to safer quarters
Captain ellis thinks he take those batteries II he
gets troops TO hold them Until then, have TO content
ourselves with having Tatna with his navy, hemmed
in and constituting efficient blockade OF Warsaw
Sound and sound leading TO the interior Of Florida.
In tine afternoon the Pembina and Henry Andrew got in
and closer TO the batteries when the rebel
opened fire them most Of the shots falling short
This compliment returned by the first named in the
shape Of eleven inch Shells which the latter thought
it prudent 10 away from with full speed The Semi.
mole got under way too; but further chase given
darkness setting in along with how water which
did not afford space 70 turn vessels higher up the
river.
Dec. 24.-T1e steamer Henry Andrew CAPTURED row
boat with crew, belonging 10 Commodore Tatnalls
craft They report the rebels In suffering condition
and the soldiers anxious TO desert.
Dec. 25.-The sidewheel steamer Alabama came up
day and anchored near the Seminole.
Captain Mssroon, commanding United States sloop Sa-
vannab has been relieved from command Of Fort Pu-
lask.
Mr.. sabcl q nd Mr.. Train.