The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-01-30
Tr,e Burnside Expeditions.

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan 2.-By the arri-
val OF the steamer Eastern States, we have the
first direct and official intelligence of the Burn
side Expedition. The Steamer Eastern States
left Hatteras Inlet last night, and arrived here
this morning
The recent storms were unusually severe at
Hatteras and considerably delayed and crippled
the Expedition; but when the Eastern States
Jeff everything looked favorable.
The Burnside Expedition sailed from Hamp-
ton Roads on the 18th and 18th of January, and
consisted of over 1875 vessels of all classes
They arrived at Hatteras between the 18th and
l7tl inst, having been greatly retarded by Sc
we're storms and adverse winds, which prevailed
during that time.
After their arrival at Hatteras they expert
enced a series of unparalleled storms, so that at
times 1t wa Impossible to hold communication
between two vessels OF the fleet.
After the storm II was discovered that no yes
sci drawing over feet iuchas could pass into
Pamlico Sound. No vessel either could pass
outside the bar, diawing over IL feet, unless
very skillfully plotted. In consequence of this
the City of New York struck on the outside Of
the bar. She had a cargo valued at 5000 200
of powder rifles and bombs, and proved tota
loss Her crew were saved.
The steamer PochahOntas went ashore neal
the lighthouse and became total loss Ninety
valuable horses belonging to the Rhode Island
battery were Oh board Of her, ard were all
drowned, including several valued at $500 each
| The Grape Shot parted ner hawser and went
down at sea. Her crew were saved.
An unknown schooner, loaded with oats, and
another schooner name unknown, with six o.
Der crew, was lost on the beach
| The steamer Louisiana struck on the bar
where she still remains The report of he
burning is incorrect. She may get OFF The
The Eastern Queen < Voltigeur are also ashore
The latter will probably get oft.
The water vessels attached to the Expedition
had not reached their destination when the East
ern State left, and it not been for the condens
ers Oh board some Of the vessels, and vesse
on shore, the most terrible Suffering must have
occurred among the troops. AS it was, the wa
ter casks were composed OF old whiskey, cam
phene, and kerosene oil casks.
1t is tho't the pilots of Hatteras are traitors
having Intentionally ra1 several vessels ashore
The waves dashed with a clean sweep across
the Hatteras shore, completely cutting off thu
fort from outside communication.
Col. Allen, of the 9th New Jersey regiment
and his Surgeon (WelIer), with boats crew
and the second mate OF the Anne Thompson
when they found that the troops needed water
manned lite-boat in i'll order to reach the shor
and obtain it. The boat swamped and the Col.
Surgeon and mate were drowned. The crew
were saved.
Gen. Burnside has succeeded in getting owe
the bar onehaf of his vessels, including the gun
boats and 900 troops Everything appeared
to be in satisfactory condition when the Easter
States left. The large transports with troop
remained outside until the arrival Of the Spaul
ding, from Port Royal on the 23d, when Capt
Halves volunteered to bring them all inside
This was accomplished yesterday afternoon, tn
Eastern State passing the last Of them as sh
| left.
Fair weather has set in, and the schooners Q
the expedition are making their appearance
with water coal and provisions, and everythin
looks more promising. Gen. Burnside has bee
indefatigable he is confident of the ultimat
success of the expedition. and the respect c
every man under his command.
There has been no loss of life except what
above mentioned. Different reports are receiV
ed at Hatteras from the surrounding population
in relation to the disposition and intentions {
the enemy. Some who came in say that tn
rebels are completely frightened and will nc
make a stand. Another report is to the etfec
that large masses OF troops will be concentrate
in the vicinity; and still another story confirm
ed by many. that their exertions will be chief.
to pIa, ing obstaclee in the way of our progress
| o Norfolk.