The New York herald., 1862-09-05
The Accident to the Baltic.

EXCELLENT CONDUCT OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF
THE THIRTEENTH (BRoOKLYN) AND TwENTY-FIrTH
(ALBANY) REGIMENTS, ETC., ETC.
The following particulars respecting the late accident TO
the splendid steamship Baltic at Winter Quarter Shoal at
two o'clock NJ Monday last. have been furnished
by Colonel Bryan and Adjutant J. NJ. Kimball of the
Twenty fifth regiment =
The Thirteenth (Broekyn) and Twenty fifth (Sew
York State National Guard) regiments left Suffolk, Va,
on Sunday morning at four O'Clock, for Norfolk From
thence they took the steamer Baltic, for New York
the same day. sailed for Fortress Monroe Monday
at four O'Clock A. n. At two O'Clock r. NJ of the same
day the splendid vessel aground the Winter Quar-
ter shoa where she remained fast until three O'Clock
Tuesday The ship, after aboring until six O'Clock
p NJ Tuesday to extricate herself from
her unhappy and perilous position, still was
held fast; and it in vain that the skful
Captain Comstock called for assistance to the many
sells that passed During evening and until
ing continued to discharge the troops Of both reg
aid and in the meantime the captain gar5 Gu othaS
coal and all heavy lumber should be thrown overheard
Some eight hundred troops taken off, whilst their
luggage cast into the the result Of which was
that she hen oated TO the OF all who supposed their
lives to be in imminent peril. She rcached-as was
stated in the HERALD yesterday-New York Wednesday
afternoon, having on board 275 Of the Thirteenth
fifty Of the Twenty fifth regiments the remainder Of
the troops OF both regiments having been put the
three schooners referred TO- During the whole Of Tues
day night the ship was n great danger by the
captain who ordered guns to be fred and signals
tress thrown out Grent excitement board. and
much anxiety evlnced to whether vessels
might to her but for this the passengers and ps
ished The whole night long the officers
of the regiments referred to workcd most assiduousy
cfs Of thirty and forty and overheard and all
other heavy materials, while at the time the
kept in constant operation. The conduct of the mil
t1ry officers and men under their Col Bry
who had the oversight Of both corps cooness and
Judcous behavior in their perous situation amid all
exciting scenes on board commanded the warm thanks
and admiration OF the captain Of the vessel while Colonel
Bryan himself stood atentively by, an personally
perintended tho lowering Of the into the scooners
The gallant Colonel was constantly at his post night and
day.
All the officers and men OF both regiments performed
their duties most credtably and disinerestcdy in the
midst of their scenes OF trial. when the the ship
and the cargo OF human lie stood trembling the
balance.
In corroboraton Of the above interesting facts coming
from reliable source, he following pleasing CORES
pondence is readily publSned IN our columns
STEAMSHIP BALTIC, Sept. 2. 1862
SIR cannot allow you TO leave my ship without
pressing TO you warnes thanks for the very able
efficient services rendered by yourself your officers and
men, during the perous condition OF the Baltic for the
last twenty -four hours.
The ready quiet and prompt action with which nv
visa was obeyed and the unexampled GOODNESS OF
the troops the hour Of Danger bepeak the high
Of discipline the regiments under your command have
attained. With respect, | am your obedient servant
JOSEPH J. COMsTOCK
To Colonel BRYAN, Of theTweny fifth regiment N. Y.
To this highly complimentary and just tribute OF com
mendation Colonel Bryan issued the following General
GENERAL oRDERs-So. l
HEADQUARTERS, ON BOARD sTEAssn,p BALTIC,
Sent. 3, 1862
The Commandant in general orders, desiNs to ex.
press 10 tie officers and OF the Thirteenth and Twcn
ty-fah regiments Brooklyn and New York state National
Guard, his and heartfelt thanks for the noble
manner In which they conducted themselves through
out the perlous hours IN which the splendid
ship Baltic was and disabled on Winter
Quarter Shoai Such conduct worthy of all praise and
has given full assurance OF what might have been exect
of them bad IT been their fortune u have faced the
enemies OF our beloved country on the field Of battle
The tonmandant also desires 10 cxpresswhat knows
to be the desire aud wish OF every officer ansoder OF the
Thirteenth AID Twenty nth regments--he most sincere
thanks to Capt j. y. Comst ck for the cool able in
dcious management OF his ship, and to his officers
and brave for their willing and hearty operation
and ready obedience AZ every CALL thereby setting an
example that stimulated all o follow. and that under tho
mercy Of an ovcrrulng Providence saved the ship
all the souls committed 10 his charge. The Commandant
trusting that all who separated by disaster may
safely together again with grateful heart takes
leave of all outs his Immediate command and will evc
hold them ia high estimation AS officers and worthy
of his esteem and that OF their fellow citizens by com
mand OF Colonel NJ. X. BRYAN, Commanding
J. NJ KIMRArI, Adiutant.
When the schooner G. 7. Bays about seven miles
the north of Chncoteague she discovered the United
states steamer Baltic ashore winter Quarter
shoals with signal Of distress flying The schooner i'm
nedaely went her assistance, and Cartan Ellsworth
by throwing overheard portion OF her cargo made
room for $40 Of the passengers Of the Batc whom n
brought this port In safety Much credit due 10 the
Captain for the prompt manner In which be came
rescue OF brave soldiers and have no doubt that
the government will amply reward him for the loss hs
cargo.