The New York herald., 1862-08-20
Oar Fortress Monroe Corresp0ndence.
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Arssy--He CAa.Se Of Base--lns Success ef sAe ksvs
mea-1cClslan q Great Gsa.res me Esssasy rsyy
wsak-SodiSg Of the Adiroaotpk, dc.
The ayant courier Of the Army sf ts Potomac srriv
Cd at Hampton this morning, in the shape of IIsnts
Artillery Reserve, and Immediately went into camp,
for two or three lays Fz John Portss corps is
now atNewport's News rapidly arrving there aid by
tomorrow morning the entire Army Of ths Potomac viii
be At Yorktown, Newports News and Hampton. Up TO
the present time have heard of nothing but runors
fghtng and they bassi the firing of gtrboats
- they shslie The woods the hanks " ts James ~
yer. kcsp sn clear y n rsbcs who ,ngh their
coyer TO hang our fa,Ss and annoy MS per-
haps do US considerable DAMAGE So FAR rs
sonl in army has seen single rebel On the entire
march In short, the change Of base has been effected
without the loss OF nsn the necessary firing shot
or the destruction of hundred dollars worth stores
comm5sariat or quaftemasters and the army will be IN
position when this reaches your readers where can
speedily embark for other points whore the enemy and
Richmond are accessible and certain.
Most assuredly TO effect such important change IN
severe and peSps disastrous conis, mus, have csiIos
forth the highest powers Of great general must
have resulted from the weakness og the enemy or
the other gave 10 this fortunate escape
from disaster and perhaps destruction.
Old Point Comfort will be quite lively Of ccnrsc for
and making ready ior a long calm.
The United States sl0opof-war Adirondack, Captain
Ganss.oort sailed fronhefe on Friday last With sealed
going 10 certain cruising sronnds which promise rich
rewards IN prize money, aud sharp and quick work
with English steamers under rebel flags. she has been
specially prepared for tho work bssore her, predict
sensation among the rebel abettors In
get work in their waters II steamers hereafter run
the blockade OF Charleston and other southern ports II
vii not be for want Of efficiency in our Union cruiser
understand that the steamer Atlantic, Captain Bab-
cock, will leave tomorrow for New York, with large
number or sick OF the army. shall tomorrow have
few comments to make the treatment of the sick on
that steamer and the conduct Of the meca department.
The weather still rsnsains cool and pleasant aud ,he
health Of the troops rapidly improves.
Col. Comfort, Of the Enfans Perslas.
TO TBS EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Nxw YORK, August Is, 1852.
knowing your impartial spirit and your Kindness we
have the honor TO requsstthe aid q your valuable Jour-
Colonel Of the Enfans Psrdus regiment which formed
in New York very recently.
Mr. Felix COMFORT, victim Of miserable intrigue by
which many ocers Of this country have been dkcsved
and who have with grss: generosity his did is n
present under arrest 1T Fortress Aonroc Not long ago
he rsquested thai be should W back his regiment
be brought before court marital, But his application
was IN vain We do not know what y think Of this
affair." the consequences Of which have Ssel 70 deprive
the gallant Con- Mcclellan for the last two mouths Of the
services Of battalion formed under hts auspices and
on which he could always rsy - we ~ 10 discourage
dorm Of foreign ooss who cannot lend themselves
10 intrigue nternnabc In itsclf and which only
end By compromising the whole battalion uniess the
compstent authorities interfere put end 10 s.
Colonel Comfort is treated without consideration, aud
ike man who has Committed bad actions This Ia Tho
infamous resalt Of intrigue. Mr.. Comfort has always
brave and loyal soldier His regiment s attached to
him, for he formed NJ the expense Of many sacrifices and
no one can wrest his command from him without right
no is deserving OF any other trcstmont, let compc
tent mon decide let Major Brown and his accompiccs
who aspire to inherit The abors Of Colonel Conort be-
ing themselves his accases, remove their masks fhen
the truth will appear.
CoI0nsi comfort II not uhknown Tie Is who Il
teemed, aud h0norsd By the Princes OF Orleans with
whom he had hoped ts serve the Union lie is soldier Of
Africa and Of tho Crisa, who has feared the dan
gers Of the nsshes of intrigue. He captain
Of the Imperial Guard OF France. and ocsr Of the
Legion OF Honor. Here he is stranger, deyoe, TO the
Nag which be has resoysd TO defend Those who would
involve him In intrigue men without dignity in hav
ing deceived their bsneIactor and friend For these
Mr. Editor appeal 10 you, and in behSh OF Col!
Comfort To ask for iustioe.
In the hope that You VIII lend the aid Of your esi:a
bic journal in defence OF dear Colonel rornan your
obed,cnt servants. Lieut. NJ. SAGE nEPIsRNe.
On behalf OF the Earopsan officers " the Enfns rerdas