Litchfield enquirer., 1862-02-13
By Telegraph.
 BY WILSON'S LINE.1
LATEST FROM THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION.

LATEST FROM THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION. FORTRESS MONROE. Feb. 10. The Philadelphia Enqui, CT had despatch which reports the landing of the Federal troops on Roanoke Island.
 Three rebel gun-boats were sunk, and two captured; one of which was . flagship. A fire man on board the "Selden," reported that the Stars and Stripes could be seen over the batte- ries from Elizabeth City.
 The Baltimore Clipper publishes an Extra, stating that Roanoke Island had been captured, after three days fighting. A large number of prisoners were captured.
 Two rebel gun boats captured, three were sunk. The people of Norfolk and Portsmouth are panic-stricken.
 | CAIRO, Feb. II. A detachment of cavalry, 25o strong, had an engagement with the rebels Sunday, ' miles east of Fort Henry on tine road to Fort Donaldson. Five rebels were killed, and 30 prisoners were taken, with 30 horses. One Federal was wound ed.
 LATER. FORTRESS MoNkoE Feb. llth-Wednesday , P. H.-By Flag of Truce today, we learn of the complete success of the Burnside Expedition, at Roanoke Island Island was taken possession.- Lynch I. fleet (rebeD completely destroyed. Elis- abeth City was attacked Sunday and evacuated by inhabitants City burned, but whether by our shells or inhabitants not certain. First news of rebel defeat arrived at Norfolk Sunday P. N. and caused great excitement. Rebel force on Island is supposed to have been about 5000 efi- cient fighting men. Gen Wise was N at Nagas Head. and was not present during the engage ment!! When the situation became dangerous he was removed to Norfolk.
 All rebel gunboats but one, taken. One es- capped up the creek. and probably also destroyed One report says only 70 and another that 25 con- federate troops escaped from Island. General Huger telegraphed to Richmond that only 50 on to be no bright side story for Rebels.
 Richmond Exansiner this morning in a lead ing editorial, says "the loss of the entire army on Roanoke Island, is certainly the most pain full event of the war. Intelligence yesterday by Telegraph is fully confirmed. 2,500 brave troops on one Island in the Sea exposed to all the force of Burnside's Fleet. They resisted with most determined courage, but when l3O00 federal troops were landed against them, their retreat being cut of by the surrounding element, they were forced to surrender"
 The following dispatches on this subject were taken from the Richmond papers of this morn- ing Norfolk, Feb. llth, latest news states the. capture of Gen. Wises son. He vas shot through the hip. and disabled through his wound though not mortal. Major Lawson and Lieut.. Willard were mortally wounded About 300 confederates were killed, and 1000 wounded Number of Yankees wounded is about the same. (Bully for rebel dispatch
 Later arrival this morning says that Elizabeth City had been shelled and burned by the Tan kees, and they were pushing on to Edenton.
 3d dispatch received at Richmond at midnight as follows: Courier arrived this F. M., at 4 o'clock, and brought intelligence that Elizabeth City was burned this morning by the inhabitants. During the confagration the federals landed all their forces.
 The following is the very latest, we copy from to-days Norfolk. Day Book. The courier arriv- , cd here yesterday P. M., about 3 o'clock, from whom we gather the following information The enemy advanced in full force upon Elizabeth City yesterday, about o'clock, and began an attack upon that place. The citizens finding re. distance in vain, evacuated the place, and set fire to the town. We have to record the capture by the enemy of all our fleet, except the Fanny or Forest, our informant is not certain which.
 All southern papers received to day. are unan- imous in admitting complete victory to our troops, and in saying that the loss of the island is very serious
 Prisoners numbering at least 1000 will be here (Ft. Monroe) in few days Steamer with official dispatches from Burnside is hourly ex. pccted.
 LATEST. HoSLoChs | Ns " e0neS08y.
 Guuboat expedition up tho Tennessee Rive.
 Onr flag flying in Alabama!
 John Browns Soul marching on! Unionists along the banks. Specials to Cincinnati papers dated Fort Hen ry, Feb. 10th, give the following account of the expedition up the Tennessee River. After the capture of Fort Henry, the Lexington. Couisto. ga and Tyler gave chase to rebel gunboats, but did not overtake them. Gunboats went to Flor ence, Alabama, head of navigation, 25o miles from Paducah. Everywhere along the river they were received with astonishing welcome by mum. bers of Union families, in southern Tennessee and northern Alabama. Our old flag was hailed as Redeemer, and hailed with shouts of joy.- Capt. Guynne, of the Tybee, accepted 30 men for service on board the gunboat and he could get enough to man the whole feet.
 The people of Florence, Alba, were so delight ed at finding the Stars and Stripes once more their portion that they prepared to give the off, cers ball, but they could not remain. Where yer our boats landed and the people became as- sured that we did not come to destroy but to save, they seemed to have no means too extra. vagant to express their delight and joy. | Our boats captured steamers including un. finished gunboat and burned 2. They captured also larpe quantity of stores and l8O stand of