Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-01-31
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have the first direct and official intelligence
of the Burnside Expedition. The East
ern State left Hatteras inlet last night,
and arrived here late this P. 81.
The recent storms were unusually Sc
we're at Hatteras inlet, and considerably
delayed and crippled the expedition, but
when tie Eastern State left, everything
looked favorable.
The Burnside expedition sailed from
Hampton Roads on the 18th and 18th of
January, and consisted of over 125 YES
sells of all classes.
They arrived at Hatteras between the
18th and 18th insts., having been greatly
retarded by severe storms and adverse
winds, which prevailed during that time
After their arrival at Hatteras they expe-
rienced series of unparalleled storms,
and at times it was impossible to hold
communication between any two vessels OF
| the fleet.
After the storms, it was discovered that
no vessel drawing over seven feet three
inches could pass into Pamlico Sound; no
vessel either could pass outside the Bar
drawing over thirteen feet of water. unless
very sklllfully piloted, consequently the
City of New York struck on the outside
of the bar She had cargo, valued at
$500, 600, of powder, rifles. and bombs,
and proved total loss. Her crew was
saved.
The steamer Pocahontas went near the
light house, and hecamea total wreck
Ninety valuable horses, belonging to the
Tybee Island battery, were on board of
her; all drowned. including several valued
at $500 each.
The Grape Shot parted hawser. swamp
ed and went down at sea- Her crew were
saved. An unknown schooner loaded with
oats and another schooner name unknown,
were lost on the beach.
The steamer Louisiana struck on the bar
where she now lies. The report ,f her
burning is Incorrect. She may get off
The Eastern Queen and the Voltigeur are
also ashore; the latter will probably get
off.
The water vessels attached to the expe-
dition lad not arrived when the Eastern
State left. and had it not oeen for the con-
densers on board some of The vessels and
a vessel Oh shore, the most terrible SUI
ferlng must have occurred amongst the
troops As it was, the water casks were
composed of old whiskey. camphene, and
kerosene oil casks.
1t is thou ght that the pilots at Hatteras
have proved to be traitors. having mten-
tionaIly ran several vessels ashore.
The waves dashed with a clean sweep
across the Hatteras shore, completely cut
ting off the fort from outside comnunlca-
ton.
Col. Allen. of the Ninth New jersey
regiment, ard his surgeon, Weller, with a
boats crew, and the Second Mate of the
Anne Thompson, when they found that
| the troops needed water, manned "a boat
it The boat swamped. and the Colonel.
| Surgeon AID mate were drowned The
crew were saved.
Gen. Burnside has succeeded in getting
over the bar one half of his vessels, incu-
ding all the gun boats and 1000 troops
Everything appeared to be in satisfactory
condition when the Eastern State left -
The large transports with troops remain
| ed outside until the arrival of the 81 audi
ing from Port Royal on the 23rd, when
Captain Howes volunteered to bring them
all inside. This was accomplished yester-
day 2. NJ.
The Eastern State passed the last cf
them as she left. A portion of the tugs
chartered by Gen Burnside for the expe-
ditiun, refused to proceed further than
Fortress Monroe. Fair weather has set in,
and the scLooners of the expedition are
making their appearance with water. coal
and provisions, and everything looks more
promising
Gen. Burnside has beer indefatigable.
He is confident Of the ultimate success of
the expedition, and has the respect of ev-
cry man under his command
The only troops that have been landed
are the Twentyfourth Massachusetts, aud
the Rhode Island Battery
Cd Hawkins regiment goes with the
Burnside expedition. There mas been no
loss Of life, except those above mentioned
Different reports are received at Ha.teras
from the surrounding population, in rela-
ton to the disposition and intentions of
the enemy Sone who come in say that
the rebels are completely fry htencd, and
will not make stand. Another report is
that large masses Of troops Will be concen-
trated in the vicinity. And still another
story, confirmed by many, is that their ex-
ertiuns Will be directed chiefly to placing
obstacles in the way of cur progress to
n, rfolk.
The rebels k ep good look out on our
movements with their ganboats Two of
them made their appearance after the
storm, but disappeared when chased.
The mails by the Eastern State will be
forwarded tomorrow.
The Pensacola left this P. NJ. for Key
West, Pensacola and Ship Island She
viii report to the Commodore of the fleet
in the Gulf OF Mexico ...
The Baltimore boat brought down this |
morning the Second and Fourth Batteries
from Wisconsin. They will remain at
Fortress Monroe for the present.
A flag of ruce was sent out this 2. NJ |
to meet the rebel steamer Selden. and |
brought back among the released prison. |
ers, Lieut. Parks, Fourth Michigan DR.. |
VIM B Fletcher. Sixth indiana; Lieut..
VIM. Booth. Second Wisconsin; Lieut.. G
NJ Hooper. First California.
We find the following in the southern
naperS.