The New York herald., 1862-03-18
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
TosrH..e NoxsoE. Maysh Io. ISss

NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Fosrk.ss Moxsos, March 10, 1861
The suwanee arrived today, from Roanoke Island on
Friday, and hatsrAs On Saturday, with mails and paS
ssngsrs.
The steamer Hugh Jenkins arrived to-day from wasb..
ington, with one Of Professor loves ballosns
Rough westhsr delays the repairs on the telegraph
cable.
There is no boat from the Eastern Shore to-day, and
consequently no Of the election.
The Congressional Committee ON Naval AlArs and As
sstant Secretary Of tbs Treasury came down from wash
ngton this mornag and returned tonight aer inspect
ing the Monitor and other objects Of interest here
WASHINGTON, March IL, 1862
BY telegraph from Cape Charles this afternoon We
learn all was quiet at Fortress Monroe at noon to-day.
Our Fortress Monroe CorrespOndence.
FoRrREss MONROE, March 10, 1892
The Weathr-The Chief Topic Of Conrersaon- I'M
prss1ons Regarding the Rebel Battery Rsmoud-Nex
Departmental Orders AsHed-An Alarm-A Rsbei Re-
acknowledgement Election EksabstA CITY
County, dc.
The weather for the past twentyfour hours has
been variable Al timo sunshine and dense fog
and rain Since my letter |o yesterday nothing Of any
particular Importance has occurred.
The subject of the late battle still absorbs all other
conversation.
mac and Monitor have been very thoroughly canvassed
and passed upon.
Just week ago to-day, and at the same hour am
writing this letter fearful naval battle was ranging
and many brave sailor fighting for his country flag
was being sent into eternity. ~--r--.
While the thought to me, wish to remove a.
false impression in the public mind relative TO the capa-
city for mischief Of the rebel iron battery Merrimac IT,
is thst enormously supposed that the Merrmac can
pass this point and assault coast cities at will There
variety Of to dsprove this theory In tSs
first place the Msrrimac, it must be remembered isl
wooden vessel with iron-oad armOr. The
mass Of the weight Of the armor rs above the
line and At such altitude TO render her top
heavy In way the surplus weight Of metal above
water would oareen her on her beam ends turn her
quite upside down. Again, it is well ascertaned fact
the simple armor and armament Of the Merrimac
without her supplies Of coal and ammunition aboard
draws much water first class frigates hap
with supply Of COAL and ammunition for even
week consumption would render her draught such.
that could any the harbors seaboard
cities should she be guided with the utmost skill
The third and to my mind the most cogen Of any
Of the three will adduee u.s. that should the Merrmac
succeed In getting outside Of the blockade rebel bat
teries at Crany Island, Sewals Point and the city Of
Norfolk itself would be at our mercy The rebels know
& sasa y Ssy ssa do S'n Ae usual
The theory advanced in nv last letter TO the effect
that the enemy were evacuatng their batteries al S6
alps Point seems TO be shared by the military
val men with whom have since conversed. No steps
have been taken. however, to ascertain the fact s
also thought that the strategic line adopted BY tho
rebels has its right flank resting on Norfolk thence
along the westerly side of James river to Richmond and
extending fredericksburg Gordonsvie and staunton
this true the rebels by their own act outaank York
town, and they have not evacuated 10, which some
before the enemy there viii be in full retreat.
II the Aerrimac again presents herself on hostile,
mission IN these waters the fault will rest with the rsa
Orders have been about to bo issued by the
authorities here, forbddng all persons connected
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ployes connected herewith. leave this point forth
with. It s sought by those clothed wAh"s little brief
the press thus by this deprving the public Of tho
means OF obtaining accurate Information Of army move
| ments A few days will settle the matter.
This morning, half past O'clock the lookout on
the Monitor saw dense smoke preceding from the
direction Of Crany Island. The Monitor was ready for
action in hve minutes. was subsequently aseertained
| that the smoke proceeded from a FIRE on land.
small rebel steamer was seen during the day ap-
parentiy surveying channelfr from Craney Island in the
direction or Pig Point; the design Of such measure
would seem to be to seek route towards Newports
News without coming in the ship chanrs around
I was much amused reading tho rebel account Of
tho battle published in the Norfolk Day Book Of The
10th inst Is 50 replete with and false
hoods that no comment Is necessary. One statement,
however, deserves refutation The msndacous rebel
sheet asserts that the destruction OF the Congress
Cumberland opous tho blockade Of James river. THIS
statement about 40 true as the rest Of the article
fered TO- Not only does the destruction Of those ves.
sells not opon the blockade, but the water battery
Newport's News has been sufficiently strengthened 70
blockade Of the James river is still intact and our
brave troops ready for emergency.
General Wool sent letter, Of which the following
copy, the retirement q the late Provost MaSshal-
HEApouARrxRs, DxrARrxxNr OF vIRcrxlA,l
F0Rr MONROE. Va, March II, 1862 !
DEAR slR-I regret that hnd necessary resign tho
y Is e
in all duties your charge You relieved BY
my Vi de-csmp Major WIN. +. Jones' am very respect
'u'' your '''a'sn' 'e'o JOHN E. WOOL Major General
Captain PaIsxAs DAVIS. Commander Company Xassa-
chusetts Volunteers
This day (the 18th nst has been apart by proca
nation of Governor Perepont, for the election OF
district Of Virginia Accordingly, at sunrise, the poll
opened for Elizabeth City county at the
store Of T. s. Teunis, ESQ.,, staunch and.
uncompromising Union man. situated Tyer's Point,
this side Of Hampton creek. John o. Evans, Esq, late
Of Norfolk inspector Of election Mr.. Alex Worra
poll clerk, and Messrs. T. S. Teunis and VIM. Burdick.
commissioners Wagon load after wagon load Of Unioh
Segar. on whose vast plantation Union army and
has been encampcd Ths opponent Of Colonel Sesar
named Watson, Of AccomaC county, professed
Chion Whether he will be elected or not is
matter OF speculation but thing Is certain that COL
Segar will receive all the votes poled In this district.
amounting TO upwards OF two hundred. As the mall
closes the leaving OF the Baltimore boat, and the
give tho number Of votes poed. Up 20 three O'Clock,
however. Col Segar had about hundred and sixty
votes polled Accomac and Northampton counties how
ever spoil Col Scgars chances OF an election; but
II lie hoped here otherwise
PERSONAL intelligence.
Commander Smith who commanded the United States