Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
From the Burnside Expedition,
Serious Effects Of the Gale
Loss Of STEAMERS, vessols, 90.


NFoRr MoSnor, Jan. "a by the arrival
of tho steamer Eastern State, we have the
first direct and official intelligence Of the
Burnside Expedition. The Eastern State
left Hatleras Inlet last night and arrived
here late this P. M. The recent storms
were unusually severe At Hatterhs, and con
siderhbly delayed and crippled the Ekpe-
Ldition, but when tho Eastern State left
everything looked favorable.
The Burnside expedition sailed from
Hampton Roads an The lllh and 10Th Of
yshuary, and consisted Of over 1876 vessels
of all classes. They arrived at Hattoras
between the 18th and 18th inst, having
been greatly retarded by severe storms and
adverse winds, which prevailed during that
time. After their arrival at Hatteras they
experienced series Of unparalleled storms,
such that at times it was impossible to hold
communication between any two vessels of
the feet.
After the storm il was discovered no YES
sci drawing over feet 8 inches could pass
into Pamlico Sound. No vessel either
could pass outside the bar drawing over
thirteen feet Of water, unless very skillfully
piloted. Consequently the City Of New
York struck on the outside Of the bar.
She had a cargo valued at 100000 Of
powder, rifles and bombs, and proved a to-
tai loss. Her crew was saved The stea-
mer Pocahontas went ashore near the light
house and became total wreck. Ninety
valuable horses, belonging to the Rhode
island battery, were on board of her and
were all drowned, including several valued
at $500 each. The Grape Shot parted her
hawser and went down at sea. Her crew
were saved. An unknown schooner loaded
with oats and another schooner, name un-
known, with six of her crew were lost on
the beach. The steamer Louisiana struck
on the bar where she still remains. The
report Of her burning is incorrect. She
may get off. The Eastern Queen and the
Voltigeur are also ashore; the latter will
probably get of,
Tho water vessels attached to the expe-
dition had not reached their destination
when the Eastern. State left, and had il not
been for the condensers on board some of
the vessels and vessel on shore, the most
terrible sufferiugs must have occurred among
the troops. AS it was, the water casks
were composed Of old whiskey, camphene,
and Kerosene oil casks.
It is thought the pilots at Hatteras have
proved traitors, having Intentionally ran
several vessels ashore. The waves dashed
with a clear sweep across the Hatteras
shore, completely cutting off tho Fort from
outside communication.
Hol A lion Of tbo Otb Nn,u
ment and his Surgeon, Weller, with boats
crew and the second mate of the Anna
Thompson, when they found that the troops
needed water, manned life-boat in order
10 reach the General and obtain it. The
boat swamped, and the Colonel, Surgeon
and mate were drowned. Tho crew were
saved.
Gen. Burnside has succeeded in getting
over the bar one half of his vessels, includ-
ing all the gun-boats and 1000 troops
Everything appeared to be in satisfactory
condition when the Eastern State left
The large transports with troops remained
outside until arrival of tho Spauldng from
Port Royal, on the 23d, when Capt. Howes
volunteered TO bring them all inside. This
was accomplished yesterday afternoon, the
Eastern State passing tho last Of them as
she left
A portion of the tug boats chartered by
Gen. Burnside for the expedition refused to
proceed any further than Fortress Monroe.
Fair weather has set in, and the schoon-
ers Of the expedition are making their ap
pearance with water, coal and provisions,
aud every thing looks more promising
Gen. Burnside has been indefatigable.-I
He is confident of the ultimate success of
the expedition, and has the respect of every
man under his command Tho only troops
that have been landed are the oath Mas
sachusetts Regiment and tho Rhode Island
Battery.
Col. Hawkins Regi ment goes with the
Burnside Expedition.
There has been no loss of live except
what is above mentioned.
Different reports are received at Hatteras
from the surrounding population in relation
to the disposition and intentions of the en-
emy. Some who come in say that the
rebels are completely frightened, and will
not make stand. Another report is that
large masses Of troops will be concentrated
in the vicinity, and still another story, con-
firmed by many, that their exertions will be
directed chiefly to placing obstacles in the
way Of our progress to Norfolk
Tho rebels keep good look opt on our
movements with their gun boats. Two of
them made their appearance after the
storm, but disappeared when chased.
The mails blythe Eastern State will be
forwarded tomorrow. fsh S.4h
The Pensacola left this P. NJ. for Key
West, Pensacola and Ship Island. She
will report to the Commodore of tho feet
in the Gulf Of Mexico.
The Baltimore boat this morning brought
down tho I'd and 4th batteries from Wiscon-
sin. They will remain at Fortress Monroe
for the present.
A flag Of truce was sent out this P. NJ.
to meet the rebel steamer Seldom and
brought back among the released prisoners
Lieut.. Parks, 4th Mich; DR.. VIM. B.
Fletcher, 9th Ind; Lieut. w. Booth, d
Wis; Lieut.. G. M. Hooper, Ist Cal.
We iud the following in the Southern
papers: To-day's Richmond Dispatch has
reliable authority for making the statement
that General Beauregard takes command
of the army at Columbus, KY, and that
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