The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-04
Aepada 9Et1nfrat.
The BurMsIde Expedition.


A dispatch from Fortress Monroe, of
January 27th, to the Associated Press, gives
the annexed account Of the Burnside expe-
ditiOn:
By the arrival Of the steamer Eastern
State we have the first direct official ntelli-
gence of Burnside's expedition. The Eas
tern state left Hatteras Inlet last night, aud
arrived here late this morning.
The recent storms were unusually severe
at Hatteras and considerably delayed aud
crippled the expedition. The 1eet left
Hampton Roads on the llth and l2th, con-
ssting of over l25 vessels of oil classes,
aud arrived at Hatteras between the 18th
and 18th, having been greatly retarded by
severe stOms aud adverse winds, which
prevailed during that time. After its arri
val, it experienced a series OF unparalleled
storms, so severe at times that 1t was im-
possible TO hold communication between
any two vessels of the feet. After the storm
subsidized, it was discovered that no vessel
drawing over feet inches could pass into
Pamlco Sound, nor could any vessel pass
outside the bar, drawing over l3 feet, uu-
less very skiltully pilOted. The steamer
City of New York struck outside The bar,
aud had o cargo of ammunltion-value
$200.0O0 1t was a total loss; cryw saved.
Steamer PocahOntas went ashore near the
| lighthouse, and became total loss. Ninety
valuable horses, belonging TO the Rhode
Island Battery, on board, we're all drowned.
The Grape Shot parted her hawser, and
went down at sea; crew saved. A Govern
ment schooner name unknown, loaded with
oats, aud another, name not known, with
crew, were lost on the beach. The steamer
Louisiana struck on the bar, where she still
remains. The report Of her burning is in
correct; she may be got off. The Eastern
Queen and Voltigeur were also ashore; the
latter will probably get off. The water ves-
sells attached to the expedition had not
reached their destination when the Eastern
State left. Had it not been for the con-
densers on board some of the vessels, the
most terrible suffering must have occurred
among the troops. 1t is thought the pilots
of Hatteras were traitors, having intention
ally run some of the vessels ashore. Col.
Allen of the Ninth New Jersey. and Sur
geon Weller and his regiment, with boats
crew, when they found that the troops nee
ded water, manned to life boats in order to
obtain il. The boats were swamped aud the
Colonel and Surgeon drowned; the crew
were saved. Gen. Burnside has succeeded in
! getting oue.half of bis vessels over the bar,
! including bis gunboats and 1000 troops.
Everything appears to be in a satisfactory
condition. When the Eastern State left,
the large transports with the troops re-
mained outside until the arrival of the
steamer Spauding from Port Royal, on the
23d, when nine we're brought in, the Eas-
tern State passing the last Of them as she
left. Fair weather has set in, and the
schooncrs of the expedition were making
their appearance with water, coal and pro-
visions. The only troops that had been
landed were the oath Massachusetts,, and
Rhode Island Battery. There has been no
loss of life except as above mentioned. Re-
ports ale received at Hatteras from the sur
rounding population in relation to the dis
position and intentions Of the enemy. Some
who come 10 say the rebels are completely
frightened. Others say they will make
stand, and their report is that large masses
of troops will be concentrated in the vicin.
ity. Still another story, confirmed by many
is that their exertions will be directed chiefly
to placing Of distractions ia the way of our
progress to Norfolk. The rebels keep a
good lookout on our movements with their
gunboats.