The New York herald., 1862-01-16
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

BALTIMORE, Jan. l5, 1862.
The Old Point boat arrived here this evening about
O'Clock She did not leave Fortress Monroe until
seven O'Clock this morning, owing to the storm
Forr1Ress MONROE, Jan. Is, 1862
Nothing has been heard from Burnside expedition
Between one and thousand troops Of the Burnside
expedition including the D'Epneuil Zouaves are stin
the Roads detained by the weather.
severe storm with snow, commenced last night and
q high wind has been blowing all day. Inc snow was
three inches deep this morning.
Persons Camp Hamilton say that very heavy nring
was heard yesterday morning in the direction Of York
town which is supposed to have been practicing.
have been received here directed Briga
Aser General Hatch and others Of his staff and it is sup
posed that his brigade has been ordered this point
The payment of the troops Of this department has
menced The Tenth New York regiment received their
money to-day.
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE.
FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. IS, 1862
Heary Caanonading the Vieiniy Of Fortress Monroe
anticipated FOruard Aopemem-Styd0glins Vessels #
the Burnside Expedition Arriving THE Steamer Natan
sas frcm Port Royal-Impsrtant Information from
&C Dirie'-OJs,uciion and Batteries the ElisdbetA
: Riyer-ErGct Positions Of the Rebel Intrenchme'Ts
Guarding the Approaches to Norfolk-Nunter Of Retl
Troops on the Line Of the Weldon and Portsmouth
Railroad-Eraeudtion Of Roanoke Lsland-Haad Times
Among the RebelsAyrtcaI Of the United States Sieamo
Pensacoa-She Successfully Runs the Blockade on the
Potomac, DC
Considerable excitement ex listed this Point between
eleven and twelve O'Clock this morning, in consequence
Of heavy cannonsding heard in the direction of York
town. About twenty shots were evidently fired, but we
have yet ascertained whence it emanated. The
sound esembed the defiant Of distant thunder and
the music Of the artillery made many brave heart leap
with rapture at prospect Of an engagement
rumor is rife to-day that are to have forward
movement very shortly. In anticipation OF coming
events our troops brushing up their and getting
ready for any emergency
Several struggling vessels OF the Burnside expedition
have arrived this morning. and will leave the
prevailing gale abaes The officers in command Of the
troops board the belaed crafts instructed to re-
port to Major General Wool for further orders.
The United States Matanzas arrived in Hamp.
ton Roads this morning from Port Royal but brings no
lat sr intelligence from South Carolina than already pub
lished.
From "Dixie" have received piece Of important
which may prove interesting in connection
with the Burnside expedition, should the force COM
prisng feet be destined operate inside of the Capee
As has already been published, the entrance to Eliza
beth river greatly obstructsd First the batteries Of
Craney Island Tanners Creek and SewalPs Point com
mand the Second the channel is obstructsd
by heavy ships cables leaving only narrow passage in
the centre the passage line Of ntrench
nents has been completed, commencing quarter Of .
mie below the Naval Hospital running hreequartsrs OF
mile back Of Portsmouth, and terminating about one
mile above the Navy Yard. At the point where the
railroad from Weldon Portsmouth passes through this
the rebels have mounted three 80 pound
rife guns and the line Of these intrenchmsnts eight
'ther pieces Of ordnance Of inferior caP-e are in posi-
where the railroad crosses and where the three guns
molnted, q regiment Of North Carolina Volunteers
seventeen miles from Portsmouth, about third Of
regiment is ehcamped. Winter quarters have been
erected on the Fair ground and Wards farm, about
half mile back Of Norfolk The number of troops be-
tween Su and Cape Henry distance Of thirty four
miles, including those at Norfolk, Portsmouth, Craney
Island and the river batteries amounts to about 900
II opinions Of the entire population in this dis
trct taken, whether armed or unarmed one half will
be foand to be good Union loving people, and only
wa ting opportunity OF maDtestng it, The greatest
distress prevails among the poor and working classes
They in arms against their will. A number d troops
arrived at Norfolk from Roanoke Island in very dis
tressed condition. Half clothed nearly starved sick and
these poor fellows forced to undergo the
hardsbps OF winter campaign and is it to be wondered
that dissatisfaction exists among them while engaged
in unholy causey
The evacuation of Roanoke Island thus confirmed but
the rebels will not allow so important strategic point
Within the past two months the small stock OF ladies'
shoes hand the different stores Norfolk has given
out the ladies have been compelled 10 mems
coarse boots and shoes The price OF this
luxury is from fifteen 10 twenty dollars s that the
and where milk and honey 1owl
The United States steamer Pensacola Captain Henry
Norris arrived here about four O'Clock this afternoon
from Alexandria, having successfully the blockade OF
the Potomac. She lett Alexandria six O'Clock on
Saturday morning and dropped down to White
House where she renamed until midnight The batteries
at Cockpit Point and Eva1spori aud shipping Point (man
I at,eryJ assed after five A. NJ. on sunday
When abreast o the above btteie the rebels opened
the Pensacola and eight miles below Evansport the
Aqua creek battery also opened fire on her. but all the
shots fell Short aud the noble vessel came into Hampton
without having sustained the slightest damage.
t. the skill OF Master Robert Walter Is IL due that the
formidable batteries the Potofnsc passed in
safety and appreciation Of his worth Captain Morris
save Captain Walter the following complimentary let
rNrEp STATES sroop PENSACOLA
HAMPTON RoAps, Jan. I3, 1se2.
Master RoBERT WALLER United States Navy, Plot for the
Posbmac river ard Chesapeake Bay
Sri take great pleasure In expressing TO you the sat
sfaction fee with the skilful manner in which you
o Alexandria and from thence down the Potomac river
he night I the 18th instant past the rebel batteries
(which passed under their re) drawing she does
nineteen feet water, and from thence down tns
chnrare. I have written to the Navy Department IN
terms high commcndation Of your skill and good
duct pilot cf this ship and recommended you TO their
favorable consideration. ] strongly recommend that
you should be employed by the government. as most
competent and suitable person when they shall
ay down the buoys the Potomac river aud
your obedient servant,
HENRY W NORRIS, Captain.
Word for the Artillery.