Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-30
THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION,
Fort Monroe. Ian. 9th.

gence OF the arrival Of the Burnside expedi-
ton at its destination. The Eastern State
left Hatteras inlet last night, and arrived here
late this afternoon.
The recent storms were unusually severe
at Hatteras, and considerably delayed and
crippled the expedition, but when the Eastern
State left, everything looked favorable.
The Burnside expedition sailed from
Hampton Roads on the llth and 18th insts.,
and consisted of over 1 25 vessels of all class
es. They arrived at Hatteras between the
18th and 17th insts., having been greatly re-
tarded by severe storms and adverse winds,
which prevailed during that time. After
their arrival at Hatteras, they experienced
series of storms, of such unparalleled severity
that for two days in succession. on more than
one occasion, it was impossible to hold COM
municauon between any two vessels. After
the first storm, it was discovered that instead
of vessels drawing eight and halt feet Of wa
ter, being able TO 90 over the swash or bars,
as General Burnside had been informed, 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 skill
fully piloted, consequently the steamer City
of New York struck on the outside of the
bar. The City of New York was loaded with
icargo valued at 100000, consisting of
| powder, rifles, and bombs, and proved total
| loss. The captain and crew were saved
| The gun-boat Zouave dragged her anchors
and had hole stove in her bottom, and
sunk. Total Screw saved. The steam
| er Pocahontas went ashore neal the lighthouse
and became total wreck Ninety valuable
horses, belonging to the Rhode Island bat
terry, were on board of her, and were air
drowned, including several valued at $500.
The "Grape Shot" parted her hawswer, and
went down at sea- Crew saved An un-
/ known schooner loaded with oats, and an
other schooner, name unknown, and SIX of
her crew, were also lost On the beach. The
steamer Louisiana struck on the bar, where
she still remains. The report Of her having
been burned, is incorrect. She may get off.
The Eastern Queen and Voltigeur are also
ashore, though the latter will probably get
! off.
The Wcstern vessels attached to the expe-
dition had not reached their destination
when the Eastern State left, and had it not
been for condensers on board some of the ves-
sells and a vessel on shore, the most terrible
sufferlngs must have occurred among the
As .ssss ss ss .s%pl.as sSa %sTs SeTs
sene Oil casks.
1t is thought that the Union pilots of Hat
teras are proved traitors, having intention
ally run several ashore
Col. Allen of the 9th New Jersey regi-
ment and his Surgeon " eller, with boats
crew and the second mate of the Anne +.
Thompson, when they found that the troops
needed water, manned life boat in order to
reach the General and obtain it. Unfortu-
nately, the boat swamped, and the Colonel,
Surgeon and mate we're drowned. The crew
OF the boat we're saved.
Despite all these adverse circumstances,
Burnside has succeeded in getting over the
{ bar one half of his vessels, including all the
gun hoats and seven thousand troops Every
thing appeared ito be in a satisfactory con-
dition when the Eastern State left
The large transports with troopsl remained
1 outside the bar until the arrival of the S. r.
Spaalding from Port Royal on the 23d, when
Capt. Hawes volunteered to bring them all
# inside. This was accomplished Yesterday
afternoon, the Eastern State passing the last
of them as she left.
A portion Of the tug boats chartered by
Gen. Burnside for the expedition refused to
4 proceed any farther than Fort Monroe
. Fair weather has now set in, and the
q schooners of the expedition are making their
, appearance with water, coal, and provisions,
and everything looks more promising
!, Gen. Burnside is confident of the ultima te
f success of the expedition, and has the respect
of every man under his command
Gen. Burnside left Fort Monroe on the
Picket, but subsequently, took possession of
the Spaulding, which he will occupy as his
flag ship. She will also be used for taxing
the remaining troops over the bar.
I The only troops that have been landed are
the oath Massachusetts, regiment and Rhode
! Island battery. Hawkins regiment goes with
the expedition, and their place will be filed
by the 9Th New Hampshire regiment,
!. Mr.. Shelburne comes in tic Eastern State
as bearer Of dispatches nom Gen. Burnside.
Different reports are received at Hatteras
from the surrounding population. Some say
!. the rebels are completely frightened, and will
% not make stane. Another, that large
~ masses OF troops will be concentrated in the
- vicinity, and still another confirmed by many
+ s,Ithat there exertions will be directed chiefly
= to placing obstacles in the way of our pro
q gress to Norfolk.
The rebels keep good look our on oul
movements with their gun boats.
Two of them made their appearance i'm
:. mediately after the storm, but disappeared
= = when chased. De Marquis de Montaguae
= Admiral of the French steam frigate Po
- - none returned from his trip to Charleston
- - yesterday, and proceeds to Washington.
Z By flag Of truce We have received five
y released prisoners.
In Southern papers we find the following
r "To-day's Richmond Despatch has reliable
9, authority for making the statement that Gen
as Beauregard takes command of the army a
: Columbus, Ky, and Gen. G. w. Smith sue
ceeds him. At Columbus we understand
that Gen. 3. is subordinate to no one except
Gen. A. S. Johnston. This change goes into
effect without delay, s.
%
IT. Col. VIM B. Astor, Of New York, ha.