The New York herald., 1862-02-15
the OFFICIAL REPORTS.

the OFFICIAL REPORTS.
THE CAPTURE OF ROANOKE ISLAND.
GENERAL BURDsiDE TO MAJOR GENERAL M'CLELLAN
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT NORTH CAROLINA, I
ROANOKE Island, Feb 10, 1862
To Major General GEORGE D. MCCLELLAN Commanding
United States Army, Washington
GEyERAL-I have the honor to report that combined
attack upon this island was commenced on the morniug
Of the eth by the naval and military forces Of this expo
dition, which has resulted In the capture Of six forts
forty guns two thousand prisoners and upwards Of
three thousand small arms
Among the prisoners Colonel Shaw, commander Of
tho island, and Jennings WISE commander of the Wise
Legion. The latter morally wounded and has since
died.
The whole work finished the afternoon Of the
9Th inst after hard days lighting, by brilliant charge
in the centre Of the island and rapid pursuit Of the
my TO the north end Of the island, resulting in the cap
ture Of the prisoners mentioned above
We have had no time 10 count them, but the number
is estimated at nearly three thousand.
Our men fought bravely, and have endured most man
fully the hardshps incident fighting through swamps
and dense thicksts.
1t is impossible to give the details OF the
engagement, or to mention meritorious officers
and men in tho short time allowed for writ
ing this report, tho naval vessel carrying IL
ports OF the Brgader Generals having not yet been
handed in enough to say that the officers and men
Of both OF the service have fought CALAMITY and
the plans agreed upon before leaving Hateras
ried out.
will be excused FOR saying in reference to tho action
that owe everything 70 Generals Fostsr, Reno and
Parks as more full details win show.
lam sorry 10 report the loss Of about thirty I'VE
killed, and about TIVE hundred wounded, ten Of shess
probably mortaliy Among the killed are Colonel
Russell, OF the Tenth Connsetieut regiment, d Lieu.
tenant Colonel Victor do kontsl, Of the D'Epeneui,
Zouaves. Both Of them fought most calamity regret
exceedingly no. being able to send full report Of tbs
killed and wounded, but will send despatch in day
two with full returns.
beg leave to enclose copy General Order issued
by me on the 9th inst.
am most happy 10 say that have just received
message from Commander ooldsborough stating that tho
expedition Of the gunboa against Elizabeth City and the
rebel nsss. has been sntrsy successful He will, Of
course, send hs returns to his department.
Ihavs the honor TO be, General, your obedisnt ser
want, A. Z. BURNSIDE, Brigadier General,
Commanding Department Of North Carolina
FLAG oYFIcER GoLDsBoRou0R TO SECRETARY
wlLLEs.
UNIFIED SrA7m FLAG STEAMER PMLADxlPmA,l
Or ROANOKE Island, Feb. o, 1882. +
Roanoke Island Tho military authorities struck
10 yesterday Their Of defence truly for
mldable, and they used with determination
thy Of better cause They consisted Of two elaborate
ly constructed works, mounting together twenty-five
heavy guns, three OF them being 100 pounders rined
four other batteries, mounting together twenty suns
large proportion Of them being also Of large cabrs and
Of them ried eight steamers, mounting guns
each, and each having nsd gun, with the diameter Of
80 pounder prolonged obstruction OF sunken vsesels
and piles 10 thwat our ADVANCE and altogether body
Of numbering scarcely less than s,000 OF whom
5000 are now our prisoners.
The fighting commenced the morning Of the 7th
inst at about eleven O'clock and continued till dark
The following morning was resumed at early hour
and lasted until well in the afternoon when by bold
charge BY army the rebel flag made to succumb
and our hoisted everywhere the island iu
its place No attack could have been more completely
executed and carried precisely in accordance
with arrangements made before tho expedition left
Cape Hatteras Inlet.
A detailed account Of the operations OF the nava
branch OF the expedition will be forwarded TO the do
partment hereafter.
beg to submit herewith copy Of General Order Ia
read the quarter deck OF each vessel belonging to
that branch Of the expedition am, very respectfully
your obedent servant L. M. GOLDsBORoUGH,
Flag Officer, Commanding North Atlantic Blockadns
Squadron.
GENERAL ORDER.
Your efforts Of yesterday and the day before against
the enemy alike worthy Of yourselves and the
cred cause our glorious flag upholds.
thank you for them and congratulate you upon the
results achieved. No Commander Chief could have
been moro gaantly sustained, or could have desired
more gratifying display OF coolnsss, skill and discipline
We have yet work Of the kind accomplish anc
will deliver spother blow crush the hydra OF re-
belon From what have already witnessed am sure
that you will do IL we'll L. NJ G0LDsBoRoUGH.
THE CAPTURE OF ELIZABETH CITY.
FLAG OFFICER GoLDsBoRouGH TO SECRETARY
WELLS.
UNITED STATES STEAMER PurApvtpuA :
Orr ROANOKE, Feb 10, 1862. \
Hon. GmEox wKrLE, Secretary Of tho Navy
sIR-Just as closed my despatch to you OF YESTERDAY
received reliable information that the rebel steamers
which escaped from here had gone Elizabeth City,
and thereupon Immediately ordered Commander Rowan
TO tako thirteen OF steamers under his command
and 20 in pursuit Of them, and aso practicable, TO
execute another SERVICE viz. tho destruction up tho
North river Of . link OF the Albcmare and Chcsa.
peaks Canal. He dashed OF with whole heart at his
worn. and the way he has already accomplished the
nrst psss OF IL his own preliminary report, copy Of
which have herewith TO enclose, will inform you.
have decided to send the Stars and Stripes on 10
Hampton Roads tomorrow, 10 bring me ammunition
from there without delay
Mr. Van prunt, my secretary, will 20 In her and pro-
coed to Washington to deliver TO you my dcspachcs
and two Of the rebel nags We have taken. lam 70
sp Octully, your obsdisn, servant,
l. NJ. GoLDsBoR0uGH, Flag on1cor, nc.
COMMANDER ROWAN TO FLAG OFFICER GoLpsBoRoueB
uSIrEp SrArxs SrrAxER DErawARg,l
oFp ElizArEra CRY, Feb 10, 1852.
Sri have the happiness TO report that me,
the enemy OF this place this morning o'clock and
after = very sharp engagement succeeded In do
soyins capturing his entire naval force and silsncina
and destroying his battery on Cobb's Point.
The only vessel saved from destruction is the Ellis
Captain J. N. Cook who is wounded and prisoner Or
board this ship. have other prisoners.
am happy to say that casualties are few, con
sidering the warmth OF the enemys nrc--say two on
three killed and some wounded.
sand ihn Ellz Won nndcr command Of ActIna MAJ