The New York herald., 1862-03-19

four guns little resistance made 70 IRE befor
the rebels deserted the fertilization. Tho shot and she
pouring in rather too fast for hcm from the gunboas
small force landed BY means Of yawis, and thu
glorious old Stars and Stripes waved proudly the
spot lately guarded by the rebel standard soated by
the enthusiastic cheers Of the engaged In the conflict
Just about this time force OF rebel cavalry was dis
| covered a little back OF the woods on the shore
and boats were instantly despatched to ynre into
| them few shell from the boats scattered
them like chaG before the wind. The horses
being compelled by their riders 70 mako double quick
time out Of the reach Of danger. .
The feet then continued way led by the flagship
Delaware and short distance ahead another rebel bat
terry was discovered mounting some fifteen guns This
was called Fort Thompson, and, like the other battery
needed but afsw shots TO esetualy silence IT, and mako
IS defenders ~ beat hasty retreat The greatest
prise and disappointment was manifested at the little
courage displayed the part Of tho occupants Of these
forts, two three well directed shots suhcng fright
on them into retreat Here again force landed in
small boats and tho flag Of the Union" hoaed denanty
above that Of the cowardly rebels. Night approaching
was deemed advisable to stop any further opera
tion until the next day, when the victory would
be continued with tho success Tired with the
days exerton the slept soundly with tho sxcsp-
ton Of those who were picket duty, naval vessels
being chosen ~ guards. ff, ,.r f,olse9 f-fr
The noxt morning Sunday, the 14th inst.) . very
heavy fog lay upon the surface Of the water rendering
objects but short distance from you invisible. Il
lasted but short time however, lifting suaciensyto
enable the gunboats TO proceed ON their way 10 New.
bern. The great trouble was pass the obstruc-
ton in the channel which have already described. and
at the time 70 engage Fort Brown and the rebel
fortincation. much stronger than the two preceding
ones. II contained two powerful columbiads brought
so as 20 bear upon any vessel that might be
impaled upon tho beams placed there for the
purpose, that might be otherwise stopped
and also bomb proof, rendering IT very difficult 10
subdue. The blockade bad to be forced and every
ment was precious. This was q moment Of suspense,
but lasted only for short time, Commander Rowan
sgnaed for the Of tho boats follow his lead
the Delaware straight ahead taking the risk Of
accident, and the steamer passed this fearfully
dangerous ground in perfect safety with The exceptions
Of the Stars and Stripes and the Picket being slight.
ly injured in the hull but not sufficiently prevent
them from proceeding The orpedoes which destined
do such terrible execution among tho vessels being
left behind still lying harmless in the beds in which they
were planted. A very brisk fire was kept up by the
two guns from Fort Thompson, but as far az l could
discover without the least effect upon gunboas. This
firing was suddenly put stop to by the well directed
shot from side, which struck Of the coumbads
ing CONSERVATION amongst the men, This the finish
ing stroke The rebels left the battery in double quick
time and another fort ready for the victorious Stars
and Stripes float over. Still another forthcaton lay
before u.s. and still another defeat for tho enemy Fort
Ellis mounted nine guns and It was understood that
quite force had collected there from the batteries that
we had silenced on the way up. brisk nre kept
up here on both sides for . short time, until Q
shell from one Of the gunboats went through
the magazine, exploding il with terrific report
and killing many inside the fort. II WAS
afterwards claimed by some Of the rsbe.s that the
shell that did the execution one Of their that
burst by accdsnt but have very good proof that such
s not The case. panic was now created, the rebels
flying in all directions leaving the fort VS. without
injury IN the least. 0ns more ltts fort Jay before US,
that passed asa the city Of Eewbern would be at
mercy, sh4 y isV minutes more in our possession
We carefully approached Fort Lane, expecting hard
scht men all the vessels only anxious TO show
how they could handle gun, and much eated by their
previous victories But bitter disappointment awaited
u.s. rebels had quite enough Of the way In which
we handled them and offered little resistance Fort
lane was small and well built, and had the rebels
particle of pluck they might have annoyed exceed
ingy. Az IL was, went to the city, and ap-
preached could plainly the light Of largo nre
In the northern extremity, which, upon examination
f0und prOceedeu from uumUeT large bCOWS tnat
had been filed with turpentine and other combustibe
articles. II was intonded that these should be used
against our vessels TO try and burn them but when
they wanted to float them away to not inch would
they move, but burned away mcst vigorously on the
spot whore they lighted. As we ncared tho city
trains could be crossing the railroad BRIDGE and
several shells were thrown at them, but without any
effect the passing in safety Had We arrived
twenty minutes earlier, might have cut or
the retreat of the rebels and captured
large number Of them; but as was, they
escaped. We then shelled the depot, and tho track
as far as possible and the Delaware and two other
sells passed Off TO the right side Of the Neuse River and
moving round circle to the north part Of The city,
fred few shells at vessels lying there. white
Gag was raised and the vessels given up Tho gun
boats now had but very little to do. shortly after the
troops crossed overo the city and took possession Of It.
It 10 somewhat singular that with the number Of forts
captured by the feet and tho immense amount Of firing
done the Navy did not lose single man sustain any
injury Of consequence TO the vessels. All tho officers
and men acquitted themselves nobly, and 1t
is only 10 be regretted that 81 hey had not
foe bot,sr worthy Of their steel 70 contend against
General Burnside's Congratulatory Adj
dress 70 HIS Troops.
aINERAL 0RDERs-N0. IL.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARrrKsr or NORTH CAROLINA,
NswBEAs, March Is, 1se2 J
The General commanding consrasuates his troops on
their brilliant and hard victory Of the 1lth. Their
courage their patouce their endurance Of fatigue e.
posure and toll cannot be 700 highly praised After
edous march, dragging their howtzsrs by hand through
swamps and shcksts after sleepess night passed In
drsnchng rain they met the enemy his chosen posi-.
ton found him protected by strong sarthworks mount
ing many and heavy guns, and, in an open nsd thsm-
selves, they conquered. r,
With such soldiers advance Is vistoryi
The General commanding directs with peculiar pride
that as well deserved tribute 70 valor in ths second
victory Of the expedction that each regiment engaged
shall nscribe its banner the memorable name "New
bernr' BY command Of
Brigadier General A. Z. BURNSIDE.
LEWIS RICHMOND, Adutant General.
THE KILLED AND WOUNDED.